Description

The Alliance currently offers the following academic programs in Shanghai, Beijing, and Xi'an, China:

* Globalization Then and Now: Xi'an and the Silk Road -- hosted by Shaanxi Normal University (SNU). This program offers students 12 class hours per week of Chinese language as well as courses taught in English in several disciplines including ancient Chinese history, contemporary issues, art and anthropology.

* International Business in China -- hosted by the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE). This program is designed for students interested in international business and economics and offers undergraduates the unparalleled opportunity to study Chinese language, international business, and economic development in Asia's financial center. Students participate in carefully-designed activities and experiential study trips that provide a first-hand encounter with China's rapidly changing business environment. Students may also engage in an internship. Classes are based at the International Cultural Exchange School (ICES) of the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. ICES is devoted to the education of foreign students and aims to train students with a background in international economics or management.

* Contemporary Chinese Society and Language -- hosted by Fudan University. The Contemporary Chinese Society and Language program offers courses in Chinese language plus courses in society and culture, political science, economics, and international relations taught in English. Classes are based at Fudan's International Cultural Exchange School (ICES), which is devoted to the education of foreign students. All classes are taught exclusively for Alliance students.

* Intensive Chinese Language -- hosted by Fudan University. The Intensive Language track is for students who want to focus on learning Chinese. In addition to 20 class hours per week of Chinese language coursework, students may elect to take one course, Issues in Contemporary Society and Culture, taught in English. Classes are based at Fudan's International Cultural Exchange School (ICES), which is devoted to the education of foreign students. All classes are taught exclusively for Alliance students.

* China Now: Development, Politics, and Social Change in Beijing -- hosted by Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU). This program offers students 12 class hours per week of Chinese language (15 hours in the summer) as well as the opportunity to examine modern China through courses in English in several disciplines including economics, film studies, women's studies, and cultural studies.

* Internships Available in Beijing and with the International Business program in Shanghai!

Pre-Requisites:
3.0 minimum GPA.
Enrollment in an undergraduate degree program at an accredited U.S. institution.
Permission from the home institution to study abroad.

No prior knowledge of Chinese is required. Students seeking admission to the Intensive Chinese Language program in Shanghai must have completed four semesters of prior Chinese study.

Students seeking admission to the International Business program in Shanghai must have completed one business course and one economics course prior to arrival in China.

Highlights

* Internship opportunities within Chinese and foreign businesses, Chinese and multi-national companies, NGOs, and government organizations.
* Capstone Projects in which students delve into a particular area of interest and challenge students to engage with Chinese people from various walks of life and deepen their understanding of Chinese culture.
* Academically rigorous classes offered exclusively for Alliance students. Chinese language classes average 6-8 students per class.
* On-site Resident Directors
* Chinese language partners in Beijing and Chinese roommates in Xi'an and Shanghai.
* A one-week Field Study Trip for Beijing and Shanghai participants
* A two-week Field Study Trip along the Silk Road for Xi'an participants
* Numerous local extracurricular activities

Please check each program for its specific highlights.

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Program Fees Include:

The program price includes tuition and fees, pre-departure materials, guidance with applying for a visa, orientation, housing, weekly activities, a one-week Field Study Trip (two weeks for the Xi'an program) and a weekend trip in the fall and spring terms and a 5-day trip in the summer term, language textbooks, the services of a full-time Resident Director, and a medical and evacuation insurance. The program price does not include airfare to China, meals, passport and visa fees, independent travel, and other items not mentioned as included.

Experience Required

no

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Other
• Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

The Alliance offers scholarships ranging from USD 500 - USD 4,500, awarded according to financial need. Students from non-traditional majors or minority backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Please contact visit the Alliance website for more information.

Alliance for Global Education 's Mission Statement

The Alliance provides stimulating, interdisciplinary study abroad programs in China and India that maintain the high academic standards, strong student services, and careful health and safety measures of our partner institutions. Our core mission is to develop and promote innovative programs in vibrant, dynamic Asian countries that are of ever-increasing scholarly, political, and economic interest.

Year Founded

2007