Course Of Study, 18 Credits

Chinese 207/ 307: Chinese Language (9 Credits)

These courses build oral and written proficiency, emphasizing expressive ability, accuracy of grammar, and pronunciation. Students learn to read, write, and speak Chinese inside and outside of the classroom. Class will be divided into several sections from intermediate (207) to advanced (307). The Program may adjust or cancel sections according to the language levels of the enrolled students.
Instructor: Local Faculty

Chinese 212: Chinese Culture (3 Credits) S/CR/NC

Local masters will teach Chinese calligraphy, art, Taichi, and/or Peking opera to students, immersing them in the Chinese artistic and spiritual world.
Instructor: Local Faculty

Chinese 282: Chinese Civilization (6 Credits)

This lecture course includes a general introduction to Chinese literature, history, geography, and society. It examines the social, ideological, and literary basis of Chinese civilization and society. The course will be conducted in English accompanied by some Chinese vocabulary with its English translation.
Instructor: Professor Qiguang Zhao

Eligibility

Students who have completed Chinese 103 or more (or equivalent) by the start of the program.

Travel and Excursions

The program includes extensive travel to historical and cultural sites, and provides opportunities to experience some of China’s most culturally significant scenery. Travel is integrated with courses on Chinese culture, and presents many opportunities for practical application of newly acquired language skills. The group will visit many places. Two possible examples are Beijing, with numerous traditional and modern, cultural and political sites, and Shanghai, one of the most unique cities in the world and China’s commercial, industrial, and cultural center. The group may visit other culturally important areas in China depending upon conditions. Students will have individual travel time when they are divided into small teams traveling across China.

Living Arrangements

Students live with other international students in a modern dormitory. The adjoining “coffeehouse” is a meeting place for both Chinese and international students. The double rooms are well equipped with bathrooms and often have private telephones. Students are given a generous daily allowance for three meals per day.

Social Life

Fellow students, both Chinese and those from other countries, are easy to meet at Nankai University. Scheduled social and cultural events enable American and Chinese students to share interests in music and athletics, as well as in Chinese arts and calligraphy. Nankai University hosts many cultural events and outdoor activities, and has facilities for volleyball, basketball, tennis, ping-pong, and Chinese martial arts.