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Beijing/ACC
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Hangzhou/Middlebury |
Hong Kong/Syracuse University
Beijing/ACC
The Associated Colleges in China (ACC) program is based in Beijing, the political
and cultural capital of China. The city is an interesting blend of past
and present; beautiful parks with pagodas, and neighborhoods with charming 19th
century homes strike a strong contrast to glass and steel high-rises.
Beijing is a vibrant city, offering students an interesting cultural,
linguistic, and academic experience in the heart of modern China.
The ACC program is hosted by the Capital University of Economics and
Business, a comprehensive institution of higher learning. Located in a
bustling area of Beijing, the university enjoys modern conveniences and is near
many points of cultural interest. The university has about 4,700 full-time
students, including students from more than 20 foreign countries. ACC
offers an intensive Chinese language program designed for U.S. students who
wish to obtain a high level of language proficiency. A rigorous academic
schedule and a Chinese language pledge are both hallmarks of the
program.
Dates: Fall semester only (consists
of summer and fall terms); late June to early December.
Fields of Study: Mandarin Chinese
language at intermediate and advanced levels, Chinese culture, mass media and
modern society.
Eligibility: Four semesters of college-level Mandarin Chinese or the equivalent.
9.0 GPA required.
Number of Students: 2 or more Pomona students.
Pomona students are part of a nationally competitive applicant pool. Total group approximately 45
students.
Academic Program: ACC administers a
placement examination at the beginning of the summer term. Based on the
results of that exam, students are placed in an appropriate mix of courses in
language and culture. Pomona awards a total of 4 Pomona credits for 2
summer courses and 4 fall courses (2/3 Pomona credit each.)
Living Arrangements: Students are
housed in the Foreign Students Dormitory. Pomona provides a meal allowance
for meals taken in the student cafeteria or nearby restaurants.
Faculty Liaison: Sharon Hou
Internet Link:
http://www.hamilton.edu/academics/acc/
Weather and Time in Beijing
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Beijing/IES
Beijing is a city of contrasts. It is a modern Asian boom-town that strives to
preserve the cultural landscape of its glorious past while all around, the glass
and steel emblems of its dynamic present flourish. Beijing attracts people from
all over China, and IES Beijing students are exposed to a variety of regional
variations of Mandarin Chinese, as well as to the current events shaping modern
China. Destined to be the heart of the world's largest economy in the 21st
century, Beijing is a fascinating place to be.
Founded in 1990, the IES Beijing program offers students a strong Mandarin
Chinese language program, as well as area studies courses taught in English. The
program is located on the campus of the Beijing Foreign Studies University
(Beijing Waiguoyu Daxue). Popularly known as Bei Wai, this university is one of
Beijing's most prestigious academic institutions.
Dates:
Fall semester: late August to mid-December
Spring semester: mid-January to early May
Fields of Study: Chinese language (at
intermediate, advanced intermediate, and advanced levels), anthropology,
economics, film studies, history, politics, literature, philosophy, and
religion. Credit internships are available in conjunction with an internship
seminar.
Eligibility: One year of college-level Chinese or
the equivalent is required. 9.0 GPA required. A college-level background course with Asian content
is highly recommended.
Number of Students: Approximately 5 qualified
Pomona students. Total group approximately 45 students.
Academic Program:
Students select the Language Intensive Program and enroll in an intensive Chinese class appropriate to their language
level (2.5 Pomona credits). They also select two electives from a range of
program courses taught in English (.75 Pomona credit each). Students may take
only one course on a P/NC basis.
Living Arrangements:
Students live in a regular university dormitory in a
double room with a Chinese roommate. Students eat in cafeterias
or prepare meals in the dormitory. Homestays are available only for students
with prior study and good communication skills in Chinese,
and a special application is required. Pomona provides a
meal allowance for either living situation.
Faculty Liaison: Sharon Hou
Internet Link:
https://www.iesabroad.org/IES/Programs/China/Beijing/beijing.html
Weather and Time in Beijing
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Hangzhou/Middlebury
Hangzhou, known as the garden city for the unusual quantity
and quality of its parks and greenery, is the capital of
Zhejiang province. Located just over 100 miles from
Shanghai in eastern China, Hangzhou was China's capital
during the Southern Song dynasty in the 12th and 13th
centuries.
Today Hangzhou has approximately seven million inhabitants
and is home to at least 20 universities, an important
emerging technology industry, and temples, pagodas, gardens
and museums acclaimed throughout China and the world.
Beautiful West Lake, made famous in Chinese literature,
offers a scenic respite from the activity of city life.
With few international students and abundant opportunities
for cultural immersion, Hangzhou offers an ideal setting for
the study of Chinese language and culture.
This program is designed specifically for advanced students
of Chinese, who wish to attend an intensive language program,
as well as pursue area studies courses taught in Chinese. The
program is offered through Middlebury College, working in
conjunction with CET Academic Programs.
Dates: Spring semester:
early-January to late May
Fields of Study: Chinese language, Chinese area
studies, Introduction to Classical Chinese, Readings in
Modern Literature, Chinese Film
Eligibility: Five semesters of college-level
Chinese or the equivalent, with at least a B average in
Chinese, a B average in the major, and a B- average overall.
Students are expected to complete a Chinese language course
the semester prior to the term abroad.
Number of Students: Approximately 2-5 qualified
Pomona students; total program enrollment approximately 35-40 students.
The host institution, the Zhejiang University of Technology,
has an enrollment of approximately 15,000 Chinese students.
Academic Program: The program starts in Beijing,
where students enroll in CET Academic Programs' January
Term, a four-week intensive program for intermediate and
advanced learners. (This is a non-credit, preparatory
course for the spring semester in Hangzhou.)
The Middlebury Program in Hangzhou consists of four courses:
An intensive one-on-one tutorial on an academic subject of
the student's choosing, and a choice of two electives ( 1.0
Pomona credits each). All course work is conducted
entirely in Chinese, and the program has a required language
pledge.
There is no P/NC option on this program.
Living Arrangements:
Students live in double rooms both in Beijing and Hangzhou with Chinese
roommates. Students typically eat breakfast and lunch
on campus, and dinner in a local restaurant. Pomona
provides a meal allowance.
Faculty Liaison: Sharon Hou
Internet Link:
http://www.middlebury.edu/academics/sa/china/
Weather and Time in Hangzhou
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Hong Kong/Syracuse University
On July 1, 1997 the Crown Colony of Hong Kong
officially reverted to Chinese sovereignty, ending 156 years
of British colonial rule. Tracing this legacy along Hong
Kong’s cityscape reveals a juxtaposition of traditional
Chinese and colonial heritage, where fishing junks bob
alongside luxury yachts, traditional temples reside next to
shimmering skyscrapers, and alleyway market stalls compete
with modern shopping complexes. Hong Kong is a showcase of
civic, cultural and economic achievements from East and
West.
With a population of more than six million people, this
modern city boasts an affluent service-oriented economy with
more than 40,000 companies and a major stock exchange. As
the center of trade in Asia for more than a century, the
world’s second busiest port, and third largest commercial
center, Hong Kong is the business gateway to China. Roughly
35 percent of China’s foreign investment and exchange income
flows through Hong Kong.
Syracuse University’s Hong Kong Option I program offers
students the opportunity to study the political economies,
business, and cultures of East Asia at a pivotal moment in
the region’s history. The program includes a two-week field
study tour, ten weeks of coursework at the SU Center, and an
intensive five-week internship.
Dates: Fall: mid-August to late
December
Spring: early January
to late May
Fields of Study:
Chinese
language, Economics, History, International Relations,
Political Science, Religion, internships
Eligibility: 8.25 GPA required.
Program open to all majors. Applicants should check with
their department regarding course selection and major
credit. A background
course in Asian studies is highly recommended.
Number of students: Approximately
5 – 10 Pomona students; total program enrollment
approximately 45 per semester.
Academic Program: The program is
modular in design. During Module A students participate in a
two-week field study seminar that includes Kunming or
historical Xi’an, Beijing, Shanghai, with an introduction
and conclusion in Hong Kong (0.75 Pomona credits).
During the ten-week Module B, students enroll in courses at
the SU Center. Pomona requires Mandarin Chinese at the
appropriate level (1 Pomona credit). Then students select
two elective courses from the SU curriculum (0.75 Pomona credits for each course).
During the last five weeks of the semester students
participate in a full-time internship in a business,
government, or nongovernmental organization. Students enroll
in an internship course that includes lecture, discussion,
journal writing, and a work-related paper (0.75 Pomona
credits).
Living Arrangements: Double rooms
at the NTT International House near the City University
campus. Meals may be taken at City University’s cafeteria.
Pomona provides a meal allowance.
Faculty Liaison: Fernando Lozano
Internet Link:
http://suabroad.syr.edu/programs/location/hongKong/
Weather and Time in Hong Kong
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