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ASU WINTER PROGRAM
China
DEC. 29, 2003 - JAN. 16, 2004 |
Arizona State University offers a rare opportunity to witness
first hand and study the foreign influence of China's northeast region.
To earn credits while traveling, students must enroll in one of the
following three-hour courses: CHI 294, 394, 494, or 499.
OBJECTIVE
Sharing borders with Russia and Korea, and being relatively close
to Japan, the northeast region of
China historically has always been the contact points with these
foreign countries and cultures. Being rich in natural
resources and recently gaining importance as a base of China's developing trade and
industry, the Dongbei (northeast) provinces will be of interest to
those who wish to look at its cultural and economic growth and the
foreign influence still present. This area is also important
for its winter sports and famous ice sculptures.
The last stop of this year's Winter Program in China is Shanghai.
Shanghai is one of the leading cities in China as the center of
business and technology, attracting increasing foreign investments.
Shanghai is also full of history, especially in the context of Late
Qing (1644-1911) and early Minkuo (1911-). We will visit the
areas that used to be Concessions by the French, German, British,
Russia, etc. These areas still preserve much of the original
architecture during the Concession era, which show various cultural
influence in one city. Some of the Concession areas are also
famous for having taken many refugees during the World War II.
Participants in this program will travel to major cities and places
in Manchuria and Shandong where they can witness and study the
cultural influences brought about by contacts with the surrounding
countries. The objective, therefore, is for each participant
to experience the northeast cities and provinces in the winter time,
to gain an appreciation for the people and places visited, and
finally to write a five-to eight-page paper on a cultural aspect
within the area visited. This will complete the requirement
for the course.
ITINERARY
Phoenix - Beijing - Haerbin - Songhua River
- Yanji/Tumen - Changbai Mountain - Shenyang - Dalian - Qingdao - Lao
Mountain - Shanghai - Phoenix
DEADLINE
October 31 (Friday) for application. Applications received after
October 31 will be charged $50 late
fee. See "Important
dates" for due dates and deadlines.
ACADEMIC PROGRAM
Participants will enroll in one of the
following culture courses.
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CHI 294 |
ST: Intro to Chinese Culture
(3 credits) |
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CHI 394 |
ST: Chinese Culture II (3 credits) |
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CHI 494 |
ST: Chinese Culture III (3 credits) |
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CHI 499 |
Independent Study
(3 credits) |
COST OF THE PROGRAM (Subject to change)
| Program fee package: |
$2,909.00 (not including $122 ISIC card fee)
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| Package includes: |
Airfare
(Phoenix-Beijing-Shanghai-Phoenix)
Group visa processing
Entrance fees, Exit fees
Room (double occupancy) and Meals
Tuition for 3 ASU credits |
INFORMATION MEETING
October 3, 2003 (Friday) 1:40 pm
Languages and Literature Building, ASU-Main (Room # will be
announced.)
For more information, please contact:
Gary Tipton (480) 965-2520 (Office LL406)
Patty Pang (480) 965-1628 (Office LL413A)
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