CHIN 105: Chinese Language China

CHIN 105/115/265/365
6 weeks in China

CHIN 103/113/263/363
4 weeks in China

Professor Hongchu Fu

Beginning Chinese (CHIN 100/CHIN 103). Designed to introduce Chinese language and culture to students with little or no previous Chinese language background and prepare them for studying first-year Chinese. Combining language study with studies of other aspects of Chinese culture it provides students with firsthand experience of the development of contemporary China. The program includes field trips to points of historical interests and many cultural activities. Students learn through personal experience about the emergence of modern China and its changing culture. Instructor consent.

First-year Chinese (CHIN 115/CHIN 113). Designed to improve active oral proficiency in Chinese, to introduce various aspects of Chinese culture, and to prepare students for studying second-year Chinese. Students will have the opportunity to mingle with ordinary Chinese people, engage in everyday conversation, and to have first-hand experience of the development of contemporary China. Program includes field trips to points of historical interest and many cultural activities. Prerequisite: CHI N 112 and instructor consent.

Second-year Chinese (CHIN 265/CHIN 263). Designed to further improve student oral proficiency in Chinese, to introduce various aspects of Chinese culture, and to prepare students for studying third-year Chinese. Students discuss and debate with Chinese students about emerging social, economic and policy issues. Program includes field trips to points of historical interest and many cultural activities. Prerequisite: CHIN 261 or 262 and instructor consent.

CHIN 365/CHIN 363: Designed to further improve student oral proficiency in Chinese, to introduce various aspects of Chinese culture, and to prepare students for studying fourth-year classes. Prerequisite: Instructor consent.

All classes will be held at the International School of Chinese Studies at East China Normal University (ECNU) in Shanghai.

Program Fee (paid to W&L): 6 weeks - $3,950; 4 weeks - $ 2,550. This includes health insurance overseas, visa fee, tuition, accommodation, local transportation in China and cost for field trips and a final cultural tour.

Estimated Additional Expenses: Airfare - $1500-$1700; meals at ECNU dining halls - $10/12 per day; personal spending money.

For more information, please contact Professor Fu at fuh@wlu.edu.