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China: Mandarin Language Intensive (Summer)
Language in China has always been a dynamic and powerful force. For anyone interested in exploring and understanding China’s rich history and culture, it’s ever-increasing influence in the world, and what life is like for the 1.4 billion people who live here, learning Chinese is the first step. On Dragons’ Chinese Language-Intensive summer abroad program, we expertly combine in-depth and rigorous ...
Language in China has always been a dynamic and powerful force. For anyone interested in exploring and understanding China’s rich history and culture, it’s ever-increasing influence in the world, and what life is like for the 1.4 billion people who live here, learning Chinese is the first step. On Dragons’ Chinese Language-Intensive summer abroad program, we expertly combine in-depth and rigorous language study with out-of-the-classroom experiences including group travel, homestays, and Independent Study Projects (ISPs). Our 4 and 6-week program options divide their time between Kunming (capital city of Yunnan Province) and one of several small villages in rural Yunnan. This is a region renowned for its mountainous terrain, natural beauty and ethnic diversity—including Naxi, Tibetan, Yi...
Program Highlights
Study 3-4 hours of daily Mandarin instruction; occasional, rudimentary Tibetan and Cantonese, dependent upon itinerary.
Experience a home-stay in Kunming, the cultural center of Yunnan Province, and a village home-stay in an ethnic minority community.
Learn about language and culture, ancient, imperial and modern history, political studies, development of market economy, and gender and race studies.
Develop an understanding of minority issues and status, socio-economic issues, health, land-use and environment, tourism, and cultural survival.
Gain an introduction to Buddhism, Daoism, Islam, Confucianism, Marxism, and Capitalism.
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- Kunming, China
- Rural Areas, China
- 5-8 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning
- Language Immersion
- Outdoor Education
- Student Exchange
- All Nationalities
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The best summer you could possibly have!
by: garnoldProgram: China: Mandarin Language Intensive (Summer)I cannot recommend this program more highly. I had been studying Chinese for a few years, but was feeling discouraged in my Chinese classes at school and wondered why in the world I was memorizing all of this vocabulary- what was it all for? That's when I stumbled upon Dragon! I considered tons of other programs (SYA, etc), but kept coming back to Dragons because it had everything I was looking for- intensive Chinese, tons of rugged travel, homestays, trekking, community service, a small group, ...
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Locations
- Kunming , China
Types & Subjects
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning
- Language Immersion
- Outdoor Education
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Accomodation Options
- Group living
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Phone/Video Interview
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Online Application
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