Appalachians Abroad

SUMMER STUDY IN SHANGHAI, CHINA

at Shanghai International Studies University, Shanghai, China

MAY 26 - JUNE 27, 2008

Program Highlights


Students can earn nine hours of academic credit in 5 weeks by studying Chinese Language/Studies Program at Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) in Shanghai, China.

 
 

The program offers:

  • International Trade course (equivalent to Marshall University’s ECN 420/520-I)
  • Chinese language courses
  • Elective courses in Calligraphy, Shadow Boxing (Tai ji quan), and Chinese films
  • Lectures on Chinese Culture, History, Economy and Education
  • Visits to scenic spots and cultural sites of Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou.
  • On-campus accommodation with interaction with Chinese students and other international students at SISU

A Marshall University program coordinator will accompany the group and provide supervision, assistance, and orientation.

Program Dates and Length

May 26 - June 27, 2008 (5 weeks)

Students enrolled in the program should schedule to arrive in Shanghai on Friday May 23 or Saturday May 25, 2008 and return to U.S. after Friday June 27, 2008.

Subjects

International Trade and Chinese Language/ Chinese Studies

Eligibility

  • Marshall University undergraduate and graduate students
  • Completed Economics 250 (Principles of Microeconomics) or Equivalent

Costs

  • $2,388 (not including airfare)
  • The fee includes tuition, housing, excursions and weekend trips, visa fee and service, the International Student ID Card (ITIC) which includes basic travel accident and sickness insurance and an all-in-one public transportation card in Shanghai

Hosting Institute
Shanghai International Studies University (SISU), Shanghai, China

Study in China Program Description

Course Description

  • International Trade

    - Equivalent to Economics 420/520 International Trade (International Designation) at Marshall University. Will be taught by Dr. Michael A. Newsome of Marshall University.

  • Mandarin Chinese courses

    - Aims to improve reading, listening, speaking and writing in Chinese. Different level classes are available to meet students’ various levels:
    Beginning Level
    For those who have never learned Chinese or have only very little Chinese.
    Intermediate Level
    For those who have mastered basic Chinese expressions and can handle the daily communication in Chinese.
    Advanced Level
    For those who can carry on discussions on daily topics at normal speed, with proper pronunciation and coherent sentences.
  • Calligraphy
    - Students learn to write Chinese characters with brushes
  • Shadow boxing (Tai ji quan)
    - Students learn to play the slow-speed Chinese traditional martial arts
  • Lectures on special topics
    - Students attend lectures on various topics, ranging from Chinese culture, history, education, modern economic development to ordinary Chinese people's life.

Transferring Credits

Nine credit hours can be transferred to Marshall University with the assistance of the Center for International Programs study abroad coordinator. (Three credit hours in International Trade, three credit hours in Chinese language and three credit hours in your academic advisor approved course)

Student Life

 

 

 

  • Housing: Students will be housed on-campus, in double rooms of SISU Guesthouse. The rooms are equipped with central air-condition, Internet access, close-circuit satellite TV system and International/Domestic Direct Dial telephone. Besides, ATM, Ticket Center, Shopping Center, Beauty Salon, Coffee Bar and Gymnasium are available in the building
  • Activities: Chinese host university will arrange cultural visits to museums and sites in and around Shanghai, two weekend trips by train to nearby cities, Suzhou, Nanjing and Hangzhou
  • Transportation: With Metro station and many public bus stations right outside of the campus within 5 minutes walking distance, students will have a fast and convenient transportation to go anywhere in the city.

Hosting Institute

Shanghai International Studies University (SISU), Shanghai, China

  • Founded in 1949, located in Shanghai, China
  • One of China's top 100 universities rated by the Chinese Ministry of Education
  • One of the best and earliest universities in China offering Chinese language and culture courses to international students
  • Has a current enrollment of over 1000 international students and collaborative relationships with more than 100 universities in over 30 countries and regions

Shanghai Fast Facts

  • Located on China's east coast line with a population of close to 16 million
  • One of the world's fastest growing cities and of the new center of Asia's economic hubs
  • The very symbol of China's rise to economic powerhouse status
  • A mixture of eastern and western culture

Application Deadline and Payment Schedule

  • Total program fee: $2,388 (not including airfare)
  • The fee includes tuition, housing on campus, all meals, excursions and weekend trips, visa fee and service, and an all-in-one public transportation card in Shanghai

A deposit of $388 must accompany the application. Applications are accepted until February 15, 2008.  The remainder ($2000) is due by March 31st , 2008. 

Checks should be made payable to Marshall University Research Corporation and mailed to:

Appalachians Abroad Study in China
Center for International Programs
Marshall University
One John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755

Pre-departure Orientation

A pre-departure orientation will be arranged in April 2008 at Marshall University for the group going to Shanghai, China. Details about the time, date and location of the orientation will be announced at a later time.

 

Passport

  • Passport application forms and instructions are available at the Post Office at Virginia Avenue in Huntington.
  • Applicants will need an original birth certificate and two photos to apply for a passport. Please allow at least six weeks to obtain a passport. See http://www.state.gov/travel for detailed passport information and forms.
  • Passport must be obtained and submitted to the program coordinator by April 15 in order to give enough time for Chinese visa application

Visa

All students will need to get student visa to China. The Center for International Program will assist with students' visa applications in group. To obtain visa in time for May departure, student must submit his/her passport and 2 passport size photos by April 15 to the program coordinator.

 

Insurance
" The program will purchase the International Student ID Card (ISIC) for all participants. ISIC provides basic sickness and accident travel insurance through AIG Travel Guard International. Please visit ISIC website at for Insurance Benefit Summary
" For more comprehensive medical insurance, please check your current medical insurance to see if it covers emergency medical care while overseas. If it does not, please purchase health insurance with global medical and hospital coverage for the period of your stay in China.

China Travel Flight Arrangement and Reservation

Round trip travel arrangements from the U. S. to Shanghai can be made by China International Travel Service, CA. Should students wish to get assistance for purchasing plane tickets to China (to get possible group discount), a travel form must be completed and submitted to the program coordinator soon after the first payment for the program fee is paid.  Plane ticket reservations will be made for the students as soon as we receive the completed travel. Plane tickets shall be purchased preferably no later than March 31st, 2008.

For application information, please contact either:

QingQing Zhao
Director, China Projects
Center for International Programs, OM320
Tel: (304) 696-6265 or (304) 696-6250
E-mail: gochina@marshall.edu

or

Dr. Michael Newsome
Program Director
Division of Finance and Economics, CH 213
Tel: (304) 696-2613
E-mail: newsome@marshall.edu

http://users.marshall.edu/~newsome

Down load the Application Form

Please send application to: QingQing Zhao or Dr. Michael Newsome

 

 

This site is maintained by Marshall University's Appalachians Abroad Study in China Program gochina@marshall.edu.
Last Updated: Februaryr, 2008.