Description

Students delve into Chinese language, history, environmental affairs, politics and culture in this uniquely designed program. Chinese studies courses challenge students to thematically observe their surrounding environment while language classes give students the tools to further their exploration.

Service-learning opportunities engage students with the Beijing community. Chinese roommates open doors for students, offering both friendship and cultural insights. The CET Chinese Studies & Service-Learning program provides students a platform from which to gain practical experience and to explore China from a variety of angles.

Capital Normal University (CNU), one of China's top 100 universities, hosts CET's Center. With its nearly 10,000 undergraduate students and sizable graduate population, the campus offers a vibrant community of students from both Beijing and other parts of China.

All CET students live with a Chinese roommate in a spacious, new dormitory. Classrooms and faculty offices are also housed in this building and the campus library is right next door. The dormitory includes a bookstore, convenience store, gym, pool and several cafes and restaurants.

Highlights

* Live with local Chinese roommates
* Enroll in interesting courses in Chinese history, politics, literature, language, and more
* Enjoy many fun and enriching activities and excursions arrranged by CET's full time Resident Director
* Visit local sites on faculty-led excursions
* Practice Chinese Language outside of the classroom in the local environment

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Languages

• Chinese

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Chinese
• English

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

2011 Fall or Spring:USD 13,850, 2011 Summer: 7,300 (please see CET's website for current pricing)

Program Fees Include:

* Tuition & transcript
* Online pre-departure information
* Pre-departure advising & orientation webinar
* Arrival day meet & greet
* On-site orientation
* Full-time resident staff
* Housing with Chinese roommate in double occupancy dormitory room
* Traveling seminars & excursions
* CET immersion activities
* Overseas university services
* Comprehensive medical insurance
* Visa information packet & fees

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

* CET Asia Programs Scholarship * Outstanding Scholar Award * Marie H. Karger Memorial Scholarship for Women * Helen T. Lin Scholarship

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Essay
• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

Two weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

CET Academic Programs's Mission Statement

CET Academic Programs mission is to... * To create intensive study abroad programs for students who choose to be challenged, both academically and experientially. * To immerse students in our programs' off-the-beaten-path locations and unique subject matter. * To equip students with new skills, broader perspectives and an appreciation of cultural differences. * To create study abroad innovations for the field, and to serve as a resource to faculty and educational institutions in the development of programs abroad.

Year Founded

1982