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Study Chinese Business/Economic Environment & Chinese Culture in China
for high school seniors and all levels college students
Our three-week, 2-Center Study Program is hosted by accredited Chinese universities who provide transcripts to students who successfully complete their studies. The program will be held at Beijing Language and Culture University, China's premiere higher education institution for instruction of Chinese culture, in Beijing and at Shanghai International Studies University, for Chinese Economic and Business Development. No prior or concurrent Mandarin Language study required. Program includes visits to Tianjin, and Suzhou for a four-city prospective on modern China
Why study in China?
- To learn about and appreciate the Chinese culture and historical heritage of 5,000 years
- To experience an ancient civilization going through dynamic transformation into a world economic power
- To develop critical intercultural skills as a future world citizen in an increasingly globalized world
- To make new friends and promote understanding of young people in China and the U.S.
China represents a vast territory with a population now officially 1.4 billion and boasts more than 5,000 years of uninterrupted civilization. Only a few hundred years ago it was the world’s leading economy. In the coming decades it is poised to regain that position. President Obama has rightly described the relationship between the USA and China as the one that will shape the 21st century. Since the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, substantial changes have taken place culminating in the move to a market-driven economy within a one-party central government.. China has become the world’s second largest economy and a major trading partner of both the United States and the European Union. It is also seeking to establish itself as the economic leader of the 1.8 billion peoples of South and Southeast Asia through the new CAFTA free trade area. It has become a major player in the G20. As the Western nations face a challenging 2012, the world looks to China to provide the main stimulus to economic growth .Alongside this tremendous economic progress has been significant change in all aspects of social life.
China has many faces, from Beijing’s historical treasures to Shanghai’s modern skyscrapers, while in rural provinces many traditional farming villages lack mechanization Although China has become an important study in the International Business and International Relations arena, it has also provided a long-standing fascination for its philosophical and religious aspects. Indeed a true understanding of economic development and opportunities in China requires an understanding of Chinese culture.
After a successful 2008 Olympics in Beijing, 2010 saw the elaborate Shanghai World Expo with a legacy of permanent facilities including the China Pavilion, the artistic arena, the refurbishment of the Bund and new transport links. With the opportunity to observe the fascinating adjustments of different generations and the rural versus urban population to rapid social and economic change, there could never be a more timely opportunity for students of economics, business and social science to study in China.
Program Description
- Timeframe
June 27 to July 18, 2012 for three weeks of intensive study of Chinese Culture and Business
- Location
2-Center, based in Beijing and Shanghai with visits to Tianjin, and Suzhou, China
- Host
Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU), China's leading university in teaching Chinese culture and alma mater of many of China’s leading international figures, and Shanghai International Studies University (SISU), in the poster face of China’s economic miracle, the city of Shanghai. Housing in twin-bedded rooms with in- room shower, in university international student facilities and tourist class hotels.
- Targeted participants
high school seniors; college students 17 and older; interested adults will be considered for inclusion, space permitting.
- Target group size
15-20 students with accompanying local bi-lingual staff.
- Courses
Chinese Cultural Studies and Economic and Business Development in Contemporary China. Teaching materials are provided by the hosts.
- Transcripts and certificate
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be issued with official transcripts carrying 6 university credits from BLCU, fully accredited by the Chinese Ministry of Education. In addition a Certificate of Course Completion will be provided by SISU, also fully accredited.
- Tours
Program visits Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai and Suzhou. Many local visits included (see detailed itinerary) such as the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, the Great Wall of China, Tianjin Old Colonial District and Riverwalk, the Humble Administrators Garden and Suzhou Canals, the Oriental Pearl T V Tower and Yu Garden Evening events include Beijing Olympic Park by night, an Acrobat Show and Shanghai River Boat Ride. Program includes business-related visits, daily breakfasts and some welcome dinners.
- Program Cost
$3,995 excluding international airfare, to cover tuition and fees for the three week program, housing for the duration of the program, tours, registration, on-site supervision, group leader, in country transportation including high-speed train, air-conditioned buses as applicable, entry fees and meals as specified.
- Not included
Visa ($165), required travel insurance (usually $45-$65, depending on age), meals, except those specified in itinerary during the study program (estimated at $5-$10/day) and other personal expenses.
Registration Deadline: April 30, 2012
Apply by March 15, 2012 for a $150 discount
- Your application must be accompanied by a non-refundable deposit of $350
- Full payment must be received by May 17, 2012
- Travel insurance required (medical, evacuation, repatriation),
see: www.hthtravelinsurance.com/
Related documents to download
The program is organized and led by CCE China, an organization specializing in cultural and educational programs and exchanges between China and the U.S.
Overview of Academics
3-week introduction to developments in Chinese culture, economic and business environment for students of history, social science, business and economics.
Taught by Chinese university faculty in cooperation with guest lecturers at Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU), and College of International Finance and Trade of Shanghai International Studies University
No previous Chinese language study required. No need to study Mandarin during the program.
Up to 6 semester credits Transcripts issued by Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU).
Dates in 2012
CCE flight dates if international airfare chosen
Eastbound
June 2, 2012
to Beijing |
Westbound
July 18, 2012
from Shanghai |
Course dates
June 28 - July 17, 2012 |
Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU)
Founded in 1962, Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) is the only international university in China with its main task set at teaching the Chinese language and culture to international students. It also teaches foreign languages, computer science, technology and business finance to Chinese students. Since its founding, the University has trained some 50,000 foreign students who are familiar with the Chinese culture, from more than 160 countries and regions in the world. The University is the host campus for the courses, providing an internationally recognized transcript.
Academic program detail and course descriptions
Students are offered two courses: Chinese Cultural Studies and Understanding Economic and Business Development in Contemporary China. Each course provides 45 hours (3 credits) of formal class lectures and related visits, providing a total of 6 semester credits for this program.
Transcripts are issued by Beijing Language and Culture University
Each course is taught by local professors, supported by guest lecturers and business visits. The seminars main component is taught on campus in Beijing and in downtown Shanghai.
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Chinese Cultural Studies Social Science 330 (3)
This course explores ways of thinking and talking about Chinese culture. It includes a historical overview and it explores the ways that ideologies, religions, stories and images have contributed to the significance of Chinese social institutions like ritual, family, gender, customs, festivals and market socialism. Changes in the past 30 years of transition are discussed.
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Understanding Economic and Business Development in Contemporary China Econ/Bus 331 (3)
The disciplines of economics, and international business, provide the focus for this course. Beginning with a global perspective on China today, the transformation from planned to market economy, international trade, currency issues, the World Trade Organization, and prospects for Chinas future economic development and its implications for business development in China. Issues in doing business in China are discussed.
Detailed Itinerary
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Wednesday, June 27 - Overnight flight from U.S. to Beijing. (optional)
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Thursday, June 28 - Arrive Beijing. Transfer to student hotel.
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Friday, June 29 - Morning orientation and tour of Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU). Welcome lunch Afternoon class. Evening get together and forum with BLCU students.
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Saturday, June 30 - Morning class. Afternoon Beijing City Tour, including visit to Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square.
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Sunday, July 1 - Morning Visit to Great Wall of China and continue to 798 Art District, passing the Olympic Green.
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Monday, July 2 - Morning class. Afternoon visit to the Hutong and Houhai.
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Tuesday, July 3 - Morning class. Afternoon business visit.
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Wednesday, July 4 - Morning class. Afternoon visit to the Summer Palace.
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Thursday, July 5 - Day excursion to the city of Tianjin.
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Friday, July 6 - Morning class. Afternoon class. Evening acrobatic show.
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Saturday, July 7 - Free day in Beijing.
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Sunday July 8 - Checkout of Beijing residencies. High Speed train to Shanghai, observing Chinese countryside along the route. Afternoon arrival in Shanghai. Check in to residencies. Welcome dinner in Shanghai.
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Monday July 9 - Morning class. Afternoon visit to Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall. Continue to The Bund.
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Tuesday July 10 - Morning class. Afternoon business visit
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Wednesday, July 11 - Morning class. Afternoon class
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Thursday, July 12 - Day excursion to Suzhou (Heaven on Earth), with visit to Humble Administrator’s Garden and canal boat ride and free time in City Center.
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Friday, July 13 - Morning class. Afternoon class.
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Saturday, July 14 - Morning visit to Pudong and Oriental Pearl TV tower, and afternoon visit to China Pavilion and permanent area from World Expo 2010
Sunday, July 15 - Free day in Shanghai.
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Monday, July 16 - Morning class. Afternoon class. Evening farewell dinner and River Boat Ride.
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Tuesday, July 17 - Morning class. Balance of day free.
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Wednesday, July 18 - Departure from Shanghai to the US
Dates and routings are tentative and subject to change. Please note that the flight route may require connections. CCE reserves the right to modify the itinerary.
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Our Mission
Council on China Exchange (CCE China) specializes in bilateral cultural and educational programs in China and the United States. We provide high quality cultural, educational and professional experiences to the interested public, students and teachers from the U.S. as well as from China.
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