Arcadia University: 21st Century City Program - Shanghai

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Location

China: Beijing, Shanghai

Description

Spend a semester or year abroad enhancing your university career, as well as embracing the culture and lifestyles of another country. Arcadia University is giving students the opportunity to do so in Bejing, China, where classes are based at Fudan's International Cultural Exchange School (ICES). The school is devoted to the education of foreign students, and all classes are taught exclusively for Alliance students.

Fall and Spring term students take 12 class hours per week of Chinese, plus two area studies courses taught in English. Summer students take 12 class hours of Chinese per week plus one area studies course taught in English. only. Students' placement in the Chinese language course will be contingent upon the results of a placement exam after arrival in China.

In the Fall and Spring terms, students receive 15 credits. In the Summer term, students receive 8 credits.

Classes are offered exclusively for Alliance students. Chinese language classes average 6-8 students per class. Area studies and business courses in English typically range from 6-15 students per class.

All faculty are jointly selected by the Alliance and Fudan to teach the Alliance students in exclusive classes. Chinese language courses are taught by full-time Fudan teachers. The Area Studies course is taught by a PhD faculty member from Fudan.

Highlights

All program students will be expected to participate in a mandatory one-week orientation in before classes begin. This will be a prime opportunity to learn about China, its unique traditions, and its approach to higher education. Our staff in China will cover important safety information as well as offering guidance regarding academic policies and procedures. Throughout the semester, students are invited to take part in a full schedule of excursions, events and lectures -- all designed to enhance their understanding of China and the historical and modern influences that impact its culture and people.