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Department of German, Russian, and East Asian Languages
MIAMI SUMMER INTENSIVE CHINESE IN TIANJIN, CHINA
2010 Program
The 2010 summer program includes an exciting addition—a trip to Shanghai Expo! Universal Exposition or Expo (also known as World Fair and World's Fair) is the third largest event in the world in terms of economic and cultural impact, after the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games. The next Expo will be held in Shanghai, May 1 – October 31, 2010. To take advantage of this rare opportunity, the program will organize a tour to the Expo. On the same trip, we will also visit two famous cities Hangzhou and Suzhou, known as a paradise on earth in China.
Program dates: June 26 – August 8, 2010
Program cost: $2050 (estimated) program fee plus Miami tuition. The $2050 program fee covers room, board and excursions in China.
Application: To apply, please turn in an application form and a $100 deposit to the Department of German, Russian and East Asian Languages (172 Irvin Hall, tel: 513-529-2526). You can get the application form at the department office or download it. The $100 deposit is refundable till February 28, 2010. If you withdraw your application after February 28, you cannot get the deposit back.
Excursions: The participants of the program will travel to the following places: Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou.
Location and host: The host institution, Tianjin Foreign Studies University, has one of the longest established programs teaching Chinese to foreign students in China. Its main campus is situated in the heart of the city, ideal for students to integrate into local society. Located 110 kilometers from Beijing, a half-hour ride by the bullet train, Tianjin is the third largest city in China, with an area of 11,000 square kilometers and a population of 12 million residents. The people of Tianjin are well known for their hospitality, generosity and colorful customs. The city is the industrial and commercial center in the region and boasts the biggest comprehensive port in north China. In 2006 the central government approved an ambitious plan to build Tianjin Binhai New Area—about four times bigger than Shanghai’s futuristic Pudong New Area—into a third economic powerhouse after Shenzhen and Pudong of Shanghai.
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Financial aid: This program is eligible for the Study Abroad Scholarship: Download the Study Abroad Credit Workshop Scholarship application.
Notes: The participants of the program are expected to attend meetings during the spring semester and do some academic research before their departure for China.
Contact information:
Department of German, Russian and East Asian Languages
Miami University
172 Irvin Hall
(513) 529 – 2526
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CHI 101 / 102 / 201 / 202 / 277 / 301 / 302 (9
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Location: Tianjin, China Dates: June 26, 2010 – August 8, 2010 Application Deadline: Applications are currently being accepted. View photos Download brochure By immersing in Chinese language and culture, the summer program in Tianjin provides a great opportunity to improve students’ language skills and increase their understanding of China. The six-week program allows students to earn up to 9 Miami credits by offering the following courses: Chinese language
Chinese culture
The program organizes excursions to historical and cultural sites as well as provides opportunities for students to travel on their own. |
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2010 Program
The 2010 summer program includes an exciting addition—a trip to Shanghai Expo! Universal Exposition or Expo (also known as World Fair and World's Fair) is the third largest event in the world in terms of economic and cultural impact, after the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games. The next Expo will be held in Shanghai, May 1 – October 31, 2010. To take advantage of this rare opportunity, the program will organize a tour to the Expo. On the same trip, we will also visit two famous cities Hangzhou and Suzhou, known as a paradise on earth in China.
Program dates: June 26 – August 8, 2010
Program cost: $2050 (estimated) program fee plus Miami tuition. The $2050 program fee covers room, board and excursions in China.
Application: To apply, please turn in an application form and a $100 deposit to the Department of German, Russian and East Asian Languages (172 Irvin Hall, tel: 513-529-2526). You can get the application form at the department office or download it. The $100 deposit is refundable till February 28, 2010. If you withdraw your application after February 28, you cannot get the deposit back.
Excursions: The participants of the program will travel to the following places: Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou.
Location and host: The host institution, Tianjin Foreign Studies University, has one of the longest established programs teaching Chinese to foreign students in China. Its main campus is situated in the heart of the city, ideal for students to integrate into local society. Located 110 kilometers from Beijing, a half-hour ride by the bullet train, Tianjin is the third largest city in China, with an area of 11,000 square kilometers and a population of 12 million residents. The people of Tianjin are well known for their hospitality, generosity and colorful customs. The city is the industrial and commercial center in the region and boasts the biggest comprehensive port in north China. In 2006 the central government approved an ambitious plan to build Tianjin Binhai New Area—about four times bigger than Shanghai’s futuristic Pudong New Area—into a third economic powerhouse after Shenzhen and Pudong of Shanghai.
View photos
Download brochure
Financial aid: This program is eligible for the Study Abroad Scholarship: Download the Study Abroad Credit Workshop Scholarship application.
Notes: The participants of the program are expected to attend meetings during the spring semester and do some academic research before their departure for China.
Contact information:
Department of German, Russian and East Asian Languages
Miami University
172 Irvin Hall
(513) 529 – 2526