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February 2014 Chinese Language Program, WWU
Program characteristics
A faculty-led Global Learning Program
15 WWU credits (Chin237 or Chin337)
Three phases of study:
Reading periods (June 24-August 1)
Study tour in Beijing (Aug. 15-21)
Intensive study in Hangzhou (Aug. 21 – Sept 13)
The goal of this program is three-fold
to help students to sharpen their Chinese language skills;
to increase their cultural awareness;
to help students obtain Chinese Studies major or minor
General Information
April 1: Application and Registration (International Programs
& Exchanges) April 1: Program cost and deadlines (Extended Education) June 24-August 1 : Reading period (with two meetings on
campus) : July 1 (Tuesday): 2:00-4:00pm July 22 (Tuesday): 2:00-4:00pm Weekly assignments on Canvas
August 8: Pre-departure orientation (tentatively at Xing laoshi’s house
August 15: Leave for Beijing August 16-21: Culture study in Beijing August 21-Sept. 12: Intensive study in Hangzhou Sept. 13: Return to US
Important Dates
Start the process by visiting the Global Learning Faculty-
Led Study Abroad Program website Visit the Financial Aid Center for funding's for study
abroad Financial aid sources; Cost estimate
Tuition and fees: $5,500 which include the following: 15 WWU credits Room and board both in Beijing and Hangzhou All excursions in China Textbooks Visa fee Study abroad insurance
Planning Process
Registration
Fill out the online registration form
Register for either Chin237 or Chin337
Immunization
Visit your family physician to get whatever shots you may need for traveling to Beijing and Hangzhou, China
Study Abroad Insurance
WWU will purchase the insurance for you.
Things to do now
Passport and visa Passport: apply for it if you don’t have one Visa: WWU will pay for it, but you have to fill out the
application form. ($180 consular fee + shipping and handling fees, one passport photo and application form)
Travel to China Ticket: to purchase as early as possible (both international
and in-China flights); Travel agency recommended: Bellingham Travel (Terri)
Everyone should arrive at Beijing on the same day (depart on 8/15 and arrive on 8/16), and depart for Hangzhou on the same flight. Every one should also leave Hangzhou on Sept. 13; however, you may return home via Shanghai since it is very close to Hangzhou (less than one hour train).
Travel Related
Only Chinese will be spoken, especially with other members of the
group, roommates, teachers and staff. This is the Program's most important regulation and constitutes the very backbone of its philosophy. The purpose of the Language Pledge is to help you become immersed in the language and to encourage you not only to speak Chinese but to think Chinese as well. When English is spoken by students, full immersion into the language is not possible and the learning process is hindered. Only in the case of dire emergency, or if you must speak to someone who doesn't understand Chinese, should you consider reverting to English. Failure to adhere to this regulation will result in the following disciplinary action:
First offense: oral warning Second offense: written warning Third offense: one full grade reduction for courses taken in that term Fourth offense: expulsion from the program
Students who are not able to observe this rule faithfully should not be with our Program. WWU in Hangzhou is charged with confirming the expulsion of any student who does not conform to the Language Pledge.
Language Pledge
Stay at the foreign student dorm, Beijing Language
University Eat at the university cafeteria and restaurants Visit cultural cites, interview people, write journals, and
one oral exam. Forbidden City Tiananmen Square Summer Palace Temple of Heaven Olympic Village Great Wall Ming Tombs
In Beijing
Chinese Language & Cultural Courses: Chin237 or Chin337 8-10: Small Lecture (3-6 students) 10-12: Drill Session (2-3 students) 1:30-2:50: Individual Session 3:00-4:00: Elective cultural courses (martial arts, calligraphy
and painting, Chinese music and dance, etc.) Weekends: Excursion to Silk/tea exhibitions, Jingdezheng
(porcelain town), etc. Live in Hangzhou: Stay at a foreign student dorm (single) Eat at a student cafeteria Take classes on campus of Hangzhou Normal University Internet available in dorm room and some classrooms
In Hangzhou
杭州-Hangzhou Most beautiful city in China
杭州小吃
Hosting Institution Hangzhou Normal University
上课的教师和图书馆
学生宿舍和洗衣房
Consult with a Chinese faculty and find out how this
study abroad program fits in your major/minor program; Consult with an adviser at the Financial Aid Center for
financial related matters; Fill out the online application form and register for the
course (either Chin237 or Chin337); Visit your physician, asking them the immunization you
need for the trip to Hangzhou, China; Apply for a passport; Purchase your ticket; Student Handbook will be available soon. Language Pledge needs to be signed on July 1
Summary
Program Director: Janet Xing, [email protected]
Registration: Cory Bartel, [email protected]
Application/Insurance: Krista Mantell, [email protected]
Teaching Staff:
Dr. Janet Xing
Dr. Cai Fei, Hangzhou Normal University
Other teachers from Hangzhou Normal University
Questions?