Description

The Chinese Language and Culture Tour is designed to provide a total immersion experience for both undergraduate and graduate students in contemporary China. Participants study at the prestigious Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) and visit Beijing and the surrounding area for two weeks. Some of the cultural tours may include travel to Confucius' hometown, Tai Mountain, Nanjing and Suzhou. This study tour will provide students insight into Chinese society, tradition and lifestyle, and offers many opportunities to explore China, strengthen language skills and deepen their understanding of Chinese culture. The course will be taught in English. The program is open to all majors and minors without prerequisite.

Highlights

With the founding of the People's Republic of China on October 1, 1949, Beijing became the capital of the new republic and has since evolved into a political and cultural center of China, as well as a center of international activity and a key transportation hub. The city is located in northeastern China and is surrounded by mountains on the west, the north and the northeast. The northeastern section of the city is topographically high, while the southwestern part is low. Beijing has a continental monsoon climate with four distinct seasons. Spring and autumn are short, while winter and summer are long.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

• Chinese Language
• Culture

Cost in US$:

USD 2,795 Summer 2012

Program Fees Include:

Program Fee, Housing. Food and flight extra.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Other

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript

Western Michigan University's Mission Statement

The Diether H. Haenicke Institute for Global Education, established by the Board of Trustees in 1998, promotes and supports efforts towards globalization and internationalization of the academic environment of Western Michigan University. The Institute works closely with the International Education Council of the WMU Faculty Senate, as well as with international education committees and projects within and across colleges.

Year Founded

1903