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CIEE China in a Global Context Program in Shanghai, China
(Outgoing Program)
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Perched on the banks of the Huangpu River and the East China Sea, Shanghai is China’s largest city by population, and a global hub of culture, commerce, and finance. Massively redeveloped over the past 20 years, the city boasts many of the world’s latest and greatest. The list includes: uber-tall buildings stretching up in the new financial district and the world’s fastest-growing rapid-transit system featuring the world’s first commercial high-speed Maglev train.
Program Focus
The China in Global Context Program lets students dig-in to the history, culture, language, and economic prowess of China. Language courses focus on rapid language acquisition, designed to move students ahead at least two levels in all four Chinese language skills. The program is open to students with no language experience as well as those with superior proficiency, although it is not intended for native Chinese speakers. One semester of college-level Chinese area studies is recommended.
Gain an in-depth understanding of China and experience China firsthand with study abroad in Shanghai, one of the fastest growing cities in the world. Take courses in English at CIEE Global Institute – Shanghai and accelerate your Mandarin skills while exploring colonial history, foreign policy, political development, and social issues that have impeded or given rise to modern China. Those with advanced Mandarin proficiency may take a course taught in Chinese. All courses are complemented with CIEE co-curricular activities and excursions beyond the city to enhance classroom learning and provide intercultural understanding.
This program is a good fit for the following majors:
Business
Chinese
Culture
Economics
History
International Studies
Credits
Students enroll in 23 - 24 quarter credits per semester
Capstone Option
Reporting Live Capstone available during Fall & Spring Quarters
Language of Instruction
Chinese/English
Host Country Language
Chinese
Housing
Homestays, Residence Halls
Class Standing Eligibility
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Post-Baccalaureate
Minimum GPA Requirements
Undergraduate: 2.50
Must be in Satisfactory Academic Standing.
Language Requirement
No previous language study required
Program Requirements
One semester of college-level Chinese area studies is recommended. Students who are citizens of the People's Republic of China (PRC), Taiwan ROC, Hong Kong SAR, or Macao, please contact an Advisor for details.
Application Fee:
All applications include a $50 non-refundable fee due on the application deadline. Students who do not intend to complete a program application are required to withdraw before the deadline, otherwise, the $50 application fee will
be assessed to the students' account.