Information Session

February 2014 Chinese Language Program, WWU

Program characteristics

A faculty-led Global Learning Program

15 WWU credits (Chin237 or Chin337)

Three phases of study:

Reading periods (June 24-August 1)

Study tour in Beijing (Aug. 15-21)

Intensive study in Hangzhou (Aug. 21 – Sept 13)

The goal of this program is three-fold

to help students to sharpen their Chinese language skills;

to increase their cultural awareness;

to help students obtain Chinese Studies major or minor

General Information

April 1: Application and Registration (International Programs

& Exchanges) April 1: Program cost and deadlines (Extended Education) June 24-August 1 : Reading period (with two meetings on

campus) : July 1 (Tuesday): 2:00-4:00pm July 22 (Tuesday): 2:00-4:00pm Weekly assignments on Canvas

August 8: Pre-departure orientation (tentatively at Xing laoshi’s house

August 15: Leave for Beijing August 16-21: Culture study in Beijing August 21-Sept. 12: Intensive study in Hangzhou Sept. 13: Return to US

Important Dates

Start the process by visiting the Global Learning Faculty-

Led Study Abroad Program website Visit the Financial Aid Center for funding's for study

abroad Financial aid sources; Cost estimate

Tuition and fees: $5,500 which include the following: 15 WWU credits Room and board both in Beijing and Hangzhou All excursions in China Textbooks Visa fee Study abroad insurance

Planning Process

Registration

Fill out the online registration form

Register for either Chin237 or Chin337

Immunization

Visit your family physician to get whatever shots you may need for traveling to Beijing and Hangzhou, China

Study Abroad Insurance

WWU will purchase the insurance for you.

Things to do now

Passport and visa Passport: apply for it if you don’t have one Visa: WWU will pay for it, but you have to fill out the

application form. ($180 consular fee + shipping and handling fees, one passport photo and application form)

Travel to China Ticket: to purchase as early as possible (both international

and in-China flights); Travel agency recommended: Bellingham Travel (Terri)

Everyone should arrive at Beijing on the same day (depart on 8/15 and arrive on 8/16), and depart for Hangzhou on the same flight. Every one should also leave Hangzhou on Sept. 13; however, you may return home via Shanghai since it is very close to Hangzhou (less than one hour train).

Travel Related

Only Chinese will be spoken, especially with other members of the

group, roommates, teachers and staff. This is the Program's most important regulation and constitutes the very backbone of its philosophy. The purpose of the Language Pledge is to help you become immersed in the language and to encourage you not only to speak Chinese but to think Chinese as well. When English is spoken by students, full immersion into the language is not possible and the learning process is hindered. Only in the case of dire emergency, or if you must speak to someone who doesn't understand Chinese, should you consider reverting to English. Failure to adhere to this regulation will result in the following disciplinary action:

First offense: oral warning Second offense: written warning Third offense: one full grade reduction for courses taken in that term Fourth offense: expulsion from the program

Students who are not able to observe this rule faithfully should not be with our Program. WWU in Hangzhou is charged with confirming the expulsion of any student who does not conform to the Language Pledge.

Language Pledge

Stay at the foreign student dorm, Beijing Language

University Eat at the university cafeteria and restaurants Visit cultural cites, interview people, write journals, and

one oral exam. Forbidden City Tiananmen Square Summer Palace Temple of Heaven Olympic Village Great Wall Ming Tombs

In Beijing

Chinese Language & Cultural Courses: Chin237 or Chin337 8-10: Small Lecture (3-6 students) 10-12: Drill Session (2-3 students) 1:30-2:50: Individual Session 3:00-4:00: Elective cultural courses (martial arts, calligraphy

and painting, Chinese music and dance, etc.) Weekends: Excursion to Silk/tea exhibitions, Jingdezheng

(porcelain town), etc. Live in Hangzhou: Stay at a foreign student dorm (single) Eat at a student cafeteria Take classes on campus of Hangzhou Normal University Internet available in dorm room and some classrooms

In Hangzhou

杭州-Hangzhou Most beautiful city in China

杭州小吃

Hosting Institution Hangzhou Normal University

上课的教师和图书馆

学生宿舍和洗衣房

Consult with a Chinese faculty and find out how this

study abroad program fits in your major/minor program; Consult with an adviser at the Financial Aid Center for

financial related matters; Fill out the online application form and register for the

course (either Chin237 or Chin337); Visit your physician, asking them the immunization you

need for the trip to Hangzhou, China; Apply for a passport; Purchase your ticket; Student Handbook will be available soon. Language Pledge needs to be signed on July 1

Summary

Program Director: Janet Xing, Janet.Xing@wwu.edu

Registration: Cory Bartel, Cory.Bartel@wwu.edu

Application/Insurance: Krista Mantell, Krista.Mantell@wwu.edu

Teaching Staff:

Dr. Janet Xing

Dr. Cai Fei, Hangzhou Normal University

Other teachers from Hangzhou Normal University

Questions?