CHINA STUDY
ABROAD PROGRAMS
- Beijing Center for Chinese Studies
- Hong Kong Institute of Education
- China from Three Perspectives - (summer)
- Beijing Institute of Technology (business)
- Peking University (business)
- Tongji University (business)
- Business China Travel Program (business)
- Graduate Business China Travel Program (business)
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The Country - China
China is an enormous country that is home to one of the earth’s oldest civilizations. It is also the most populated country on the planet with more than 1.3 billion people according to the 2000 census. It contains a large variety of climates and landscapes with borders that extend from the Pacific to the mountains of the Himalayas.
Though most often recognized by foreigners for its largest cities like Beijing and Shanghai, China has a great diversity of living conditions and a wide variety of cultural ethnicity within its boundaries. The country’s development over the past few decades has enhanced its appeal as a destination and has raised its importance on the world scale.
The program - china in three perspectives
This three-credit program aims to give Marquette students an interdisciplinary introduction to China. Consequently, the questions the program addresses are basic liberal arts questions about social justice in China and about the means and prospects for mutual understanding between diverse cultures. The program will facilitate learning about core issues in Chinese society including the structure of Chinese society, how Chinese communicate and express themselves and how Americans and Chinese can get along.
In order to gain multiple perspectives on China, students will spend time in Beijing but will also visit a smaller city and spend time in rural China. Many visitors to China see only the most prosperous and cosmopolitan cities and a few tourist sites. This program will allow students a far broader experience of China.
Examples of activities outside the classroom in China will include:
- visits to art museums and galleries
- excursions to multiple locations
- tours of historical neighborhoods
Academics
Eligibility
All majors; 2.5 GPA
Language
Course taught in English
Orientation
An orientation will be held prior to departure
Courses offered
This program consists of a 3-credit Marquette course on contemporary China taught by Marquette professors with some guest lectures in China. The course will be cross listed in Political Science, History and Philosophy. Faculty leaders include Dr. Barret McCormick, political science; Dr. Curtis Carter, philosophy; Dr. Daniel Meissner, history.
Housing
Students will live in university residence halls through the Beijing Center in Beijing. A few group meals will also be provided by the program, but outside of these meals students will be responsible for their own food. The cost of a meal in China is much less than the cost of a meal in the United States and can be purchased for $2-5 on average.
costs
| Tuition | Program Fee* | CISI | Meals | Books | Airfare | Passport/Visa | Other** | Total |
| $2,040 | $2,100 | $32 | $200 | $50 | $1,800 | $260 | $350 | $6,832 |
*The program fee includes housing, some meals, excursions and in-country transportation.
**Other costs include estimated personal expenses.
Billing: Program fee includes visa fee, housing, a few group meals, excursions and transportation in China. Marquette scholarships and/or grants, federal financial aid, private loans and grants may apply. Please contact Financial Aid for more information.
Please note: all cost and financial information are provided to the best of our knowledge and should be considered as approximate estimates only.
Dates
This is a faculty-led summer program.
| Summer 2012 | |
| Program begins | June 1 |
| Program ends | June 21 |
visa & Travel
A student visa is required for this program and all students must have a valid passport that extends three months past the ending date of the program. Marquette will facilitate the Chinese visas as part of the program fee.
Students participating in this program will be responsible for purchasing their own airfare and arriving on the appropriate dates. You must wait until you have been officially accepted before purchasing airline tickets. Student Universe (www.studentuniverse.com) and STA Travel (www.statravel.com) are two travel agencies that can often help students find flexible, discounted tickets.
Program type
This program is a Marquette faculty-led program, so most financial aid generally applies. To learn more about how the program will affect your specific aid package, go to the Office of Student Financial Aid.
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