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- China
- 2007-2008 Academic year
- Freshmen and above
- Transfer credit
- Host-university study
- Dorms
- 2 years college-level Mandarin Chinese
- Sponsored by the China Center
Participating Universities
Fudan U, Shanghai
Nankai U, Tianjin
Peking U, Beijing
Description
Immerse yourself in Chinese culture through university courses,
local and regional excursions, and cultural events that provide
many opportunities for cross-cultural learning. Each exchange university
offers a variety of opportunities and experiences.
Curriculum
Enroll in Chinese language courses including Chinese Characters
and Vocabulary, Listening Comprehension, Modern Chinese Phonetics,
Newspaper and Magazine Reading, Oral Narration, and Translation.
Students with proficient Chinese language skills may attend regular
university courses, though this is quite rare. Instruction in Chinese
by Chinese faculty. Typical credits: 24–30 for academic year.
Academic Fit with a University of Minnesota Degree Plan
With good academic planning this program can fit well into
the degree plans for many majors. Search for courses that fulfill Liberal Education
Requirements or submit a course you want to take for review.
Study Abroad
in Your Major advising sheets explain why study abroad is important for a
major, indicate what the department wants students to consider when selecting
a program, and provide academic planning hints. This program may appear as a special
recommendation on an advising sheet. If your major is not listed, talk to an adviser—this
program may still fit your academic, career, and professional goals.
This program works particularly well for students with a Chinese major or minor. It is also great for students looking to greatly increase their Chinese language abilities.
Estimated Cost
Program fees include tuition, fees, and international health insurance. Housing,
meals, airfare, and personal expenses are additional. Use the budget
estimate (pdf) for this program to help plan for the estimate cost of the program.
Participating students receive updated cost information as soon as it is
available.
Financial
Aid & Scholarships
Most financial
aid may be applied to study abroad. In addition, University of Minnesota students
are eligible for more than $500,000 in study
abroad scholarships. Visit the financial
resources web page for additional information on using financial aid and scholarships
for study abroad.
Estimated Cost
Program fees include tuition, fees, and international health insurance. Housing,
meals, airfare, and personal expenses are additional. Use the budget
estimate (pdf) for this program to help plan for the estimate cost of the program.
Participating students receive updated cost information as soon as it is
available.
Program Contact
For further information or questions about studying
abroad as a University of Minnesota student, please call 612.626.9000 or 888.700.8636,
email UMabroad@umn.edu or visit our online
staff directory.
For specific program questions, contact the program directly.
More Information
To apply, go here or for more information
on this program, visit the China
Center web site.
Last modified on August 13, 2008 |