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China
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May 18 - June 21, 2007 |
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$4740 |
| Summary: |
For the first time, Barrett, the Honors College at ASU will join with the School of Global Studies to offer an incredible five-week study tour of mainland China. Specifically designed for students with no specialized background, this program provides a comprehensive introduction to China’s traditional civilization, as well as the dynamic changes globalization has induced. |
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Additional
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| Location: |
BEIJING MAY 18 - 26
The Forbidden City, Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, 2008 Olympic Village
XIAN MAY 26 - 29
Terra Cotta Warriors, Great Mosque, Medieval City Walls
SICHUAN PROVINCE MAY 29 - JUNE 6
Chengdu CIty, Buddhist and Taoist Holy Mountains, Panda Research Center, Juizhaigou Waterfall National Park
GUILIN JUNE 6 - 9
Spectacular Karst Formations, Li River Cruise
SHANGHAI AND ENVIRONS JUNE 9 - 16
Bund and International Business and Banking Centers, Shanghai Museum, Hangzhou’s West Lake, Suzhou’s Silk Industry
HAINAN ISLAND JUNE 16 - 19
China’s “Hawaii”, Pearl Industry, Tropical Agriculture
HONG KONG JUNE 19 - 21
Victoria Harbor, Kowloon Merchant’s District |
| Eligibility: |
Applications with a $400 ($50 refundable) deposit are due on or before February 5, 2007. However, enrollment is limited and students are strongly encouraged to register as soon as possible. |
Academic
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This course will cover the complex and conflict laden history of China’s experience with western modernization. It will explain some of the long term background to the current situation. Students must enroll for 6 credits and both classes.
HON394/SGS394 China and the West 1700 to the Present (3)
HON394/SGS394 Globalization in Contemporary China (3)
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Living
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Students will be housed, double-occupancy, in four star hotels. |
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The cost of $4,740 (subject to possible change) includes: roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles, all lodging, all transportation in China (including seven flights, and one luxury train journey), all entrance fees, scheduled cultural/educational tours, and an average of two meals per day. Not included: ASU Tuition and fees, transportation to and from L.A., visa and passport fees, books, remaining meals and personal expenses. |
| For More Information Contact: |
Dr. David Pickus
Barrett, the Honors College at ASU
PO Box 871612
Tempe, AZ 85287-1612
Phone: (480) 727 - 6641
Email: pickus@asu.edu
Dr. Ning Wang
School of Global Studies
Phone: (480) 727-0738
Email: ningwang@asu.edu
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