Exchange Programs and Studies Abroad

Exchange Programs

Study in China, One academic year at Nankai University

Description of Courses

Students are expected to take 12 hours/week of intensive language courses and 4 hours/week of social science or humanities courses, for a total of 38 weeks. Most classes are in the morning. Students completing the program can obtain 3.5 full-course-equivalents in language credits at an appropriate level. All students are required to take a prerequisite course "Background to China". Students can also choose three of the following five optional courses, to obtain 1.5 FCE's in social sciences/East Asian Studies:

    • Outline of Ancient Chinese History
    • Outline of Modern and Contemporary Chinese History
    • Chinese Economic Reform
    • Historical Survey of Chinese Literature I
    • Historical Survey of Chinese Literature II

    Beijing Language and Cultural University, Guideline for International Applicants

    The Institute of Intensive Chinese Education to foreign students. The curriculum is designed to help students acquire, within a short period of time, language abilities needed for effective communication.

    Survey On Learning Chinese through Internet: http://www.blcu.edu.cn/testen.htm

    Contact
    NO.15 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District
    Beijing P.R.China 100083

    Email: webmaster@blcu.edu.cn

    Web site: http://www.blcu.edu.cn/

    Study abroad / Other language learning opportunities / School of Continuing Studies

    Study Abroad by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)

    For 52 years Council Exchanges has been a world-leader in language learning and cultural exchange services. Thousands of satisfied students and parents have chosen Council Exchanges' range of services. In 1999 alone, Council Exchanges helped more than 50,000 high school and university students to grow personally and develop their potential on exchange programs. Council Exchanges staff are highly trained, and are devoted to helping people to acquire knowledge and develop global skills for living in a culturally diverse world.

    If you are a student, contact a Program Assistant or Advisor for your area of interest. If you are contacting Council on behalf of an institution, please contact a Program Officer:

    Huey Hsiao Program Assistant, 212-822-2744, Email: HHsiao@ciee.org

    Mardi Klein Program Advisor, 212-822-2766, Email: Mklein@ciee.org

    Daniel Olds Program Officer, 212-822-2756, Email: DOlds@ciee.org

    Web site: http://www.ciee.org/

    Study Abroad by Association for Asian Studies (AAS)

    The Association for Asian Studies (AAS) is the largest society of its kind in the world, is a scholarly, non-political, non-profit professional association open to all persons interested in Asia. It seeks through publications, meetings, and seminars to facilitate contact and an exchange of information among scholars to increase their understanding of East, South, and Southeast Asia. It counts among its members scholars, business people, diplomats, journalists, and interested lay persons

    Association for Asian Studies, Inc.

    1021 East Huron Street
    Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104 USA

    Tel: (734) 665-2490; Fax: (734) 665-3801

    http://www.aasianst.org/study/study.htm

    Study Abroad Asia WWW Virtual Library

    The Study Abroad Asia WWW Virtual Library was established in January 1998 by Dr. Kamal Raj Adhikary, Department of Asian Studies, University of Texas at Austin. This excellent website provides multiple listings of and links to academic programs and resources for studying abroad in Asia, categorized by country (China, Japan, Korea, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand), as well as links to information about Asian languages taught in US colleges and universities. If you know of any resources that should be listed, please contact Dr. Adhikary at kamal@asnic.utexas.edu

    Associated Colleges in China (ACC)

    Students of Chinese are eligible for the Associated Colleges in China program (ACC), a study abroad program administered by Hamilton College in conjunction with Oberlin and Williams colleges. The program emphasizes studying Chinese language through individualized instruction with a high level of participation and interaction. The courses are taught entirely in Chinese and encompass topics including advanced language, Chinese politics, society, economics, religion, art, folklore and literature.

    To Contact the ACC Office:

    ACC, Hamilton College
    198 College Hill Road
    Clinton, NY. 13323

    Tel: 315-859-4326, 315-859-4778
    Fax: 315-859-4687
    Email:     acchina@hamilton.edu
    Website: http://www.hamilton.edu/academics/Catalogue/courses/EastAsian.html     
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