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Beijing, China

Intensive Chinese Language

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Overview

With 22 million Chinese-speaking people to share the city with, there’s no better place to hone your intermediate or advanced language skills than Beijing. Spend the semester immersed in the Chinese language at CIEE’s prestigious partner school, Peking University (PKU). All courses are complemented with CIEE co-curricular activities focused on language application and excursions designed to help students understand China’s capital city.

In addition to expanding your language skills, there will be many opportunities to explore the vibrant city of Beijing. We encourage all students to submerge themselves in the local culture. Consider spending the afternoon exploring Jingshan Park or take a day trip to the Great Wall of China with your new friends and peers abroad.

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Unique Experiences

CHOOSE FROM THE LARGEST SELECTION

of language electives in China at the prestigious Peking University

MAKE MARKED LANGUAGE PROGRESS

with up to 20 hours of classroom instruction a week plus one-on-one tutoring

EXPLORE BEYOND BEIJING

with excursions to other cities or rural areas

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UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES

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NUMBER OF TIMES CHINESE CAPITAL WAS MOVED TO BEIJING

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NUMBER OF OLYMPICS HOSTED (SUMMER AND WINTER)

Experience
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Your Destination

With a population of 22 million and counting, people from all over China and the world have flocked to this cultural center as China’s economy and international power have grown. A fascinating blend of the very old and the ultra-modern, Beijing is home to 15th century treasures like the Hall of Supreme Harmony and stunners like the National Stadium, a.k.a. the Bird’s Nest. This program will supercharge your Chinese language learning and deepen your understanding of Chinese society. The jam-packed cosmopolitan city buzzes with a lively arts scene and boasts a record number of top research institutions and technology companies.

CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in  Beijing.

The Culture

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EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES

  • Visit fascinating sites loaded with history, like Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. 
  • Head out of the city for a long weekend to an alluring destination like Xi’an, Hangzhou, or Nanjing. 
  • Try something new with a class in calligraphy, painting, seal carving, or martial arts. 
  • Keep your language skills polished even when you travel, thanks to Chinese students who come along to help you practice.
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PROJECTS

  • Language Tutoring. To ensure progress in fluency, students are offered tutorials and regular small group Language and Culture Practicum sessions. Tutors practice conversation and help with homework.
  • Expert Talk Series: Regular lectures in English by experts in their field.

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Academics

CIEE’s Intensive Chinese Language program is designed to help students improve fluency in spoken and written Chinese through intensive language training. Students can also take one course instructed in English to enrich their understanding of China. Before the start of the program, students must have at least two semesters of college-level Chinese or equivalent, and one college-level Chinese area studies course is recommended. Chinese language courses and Chinese language electives are taught by faculty from the School of Teaching Chinese as the Second Language, Peking University. Area studies electives are taught by CIEE faculty, other local Chinese scholars, and/or international scholars residing in Beijing. 

Peking University (PKU) was founded in 1898 and has a long tradition of scholarly excellence and political activism. The prestigious PKU focuses on advanced research in the natural and social sciences. The campus, previously an imperial garden in the Qing Dynasty, hosts 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students. PKU has modern classrooms and recreational facilities, many cafeterias, and easy access to mass transit – all within short walking distance.

GPA

2.5

Language Requirements

  • at least two semesters of college-level Chinese or equivalent* 
  • 1 college-level Chinese area studies course is recommended

*Students with more than five years of college-level Chinese and students with near-native fluency may not be appropriate for this program and should consider the CIEE Beijing Advanced Chinese Studies program. CIEE Beijing Intensive Chinese Language students may not transfer to the CIEE Beijing Advanced Chinese Studies program after arriving in Beijing.

Additional Requirements

  • Citizens of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), Taiwan ROC, Hong Kong SAR, or Macao (including permanent U.S. residents) cannot apply for this program 
  • Academic Year students must confirm with staff their visa validity for the full program duration prior to the end of the first semester.

Please refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.

Requirements

  • CIEE required language practicum 
  • Two Chinese language courses 
  • 1-2 CIEE and/or Peking University elective courses (maximum of 1 CIEE elective course can be taken in English)

Program Credit

Total credit: 16 U.S. semester/24 quarter credits

Course Credit

  • CIEE elective courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours 
  • Chinese language courses: 4.5-6 U.S. semester/6.75-9 quarter credits; 67-112 contact hours 
  • Peking University elective courses: 1.5-4.5 U.S. semester/3-7.5 quarter credits; 30-72 contact hours

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.

Academic Culture

Students are expected to work independently and diligently to meet the requirements of each course. 80% of class time is instruction by course teachers and 20% is students’ presentation, discussion, and Q&A. Depending on the date of the Lunar New Year, there is a two-month break between fall and spring semesters.

Class Format

Students attend language classes in two-hour blocks, Monday through Friday, for a total of 12-20 hours per week. With electives, students are in class for 18-20 hours a week. Chinese classes include CIEE and other international students. CIEE electives are open to only CIEE students. Required language courses: Course are divided into three levels – Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced, with two sub-levels for Elementary and three sub-levels for Intermediate and Advanced. Higher-level courses tend to have shorter class times. Classroom size for required language courses varies from 10 to 20 students. Language electives meet 2 or 4 hours a week and have 20-40 students, depending on the topic. Due to the program running according to the U.S. academic calendar, students do not take a final exam, mid-term exam can weigh up to 70% of total grades.

Grading

Grades for language courses are based on a mid-term exam, homework, attendance, and participation. Students who miss more than 25% of any language course will not receive a grade for that course. PKU assigns numeric grades out of 100, which CIEE  will convert to a U.S. letter-based scale.

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.

Language of Instruction

Chinese and English

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.

Courses

Course Information

Course Notes

  • Academic Year students do not take the CIEE language practicum during the second semester. 
  • Due to national holidays, the fall semester has one week less instruction than the spring semester for required Chinese language courses and Chinese language electives. 
  • Each semester CIEE offers elective courses taught in English. Each course has limited enrollment. Students may only take one course in English per semester due to the language learning goals of this program. Final elective course listings are available after acceptance, so students should not depend on these electives to meet home-school graduation and other requirements as they may be subject to change based on factors like student interest, instructor availability, and new course options.

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PEKING UNIVERSITY 

Required Peking University Language Courses

Intensive Chinese 
These courses on Intensive Chinese (Hanyu汉语) concentrate on the study of written Chinese and are designed to advance the student’s skill in reading and writing through the study of short essays and stories. They include exercises in tone drills, vocabulary, and grammatical usage. 

Elementary Intensive Chinese II 
This level is for students with a Chinese vocabulary of 500-1,000 words. Students who complete this level should be able to pass the original version of the HSK (Elementary) Level 3, which is approximately equivalent to ACTFL sublevel Novice High or Intermediate Low. Textbook: Xu Jingning 徐晶凝, Ren Xuemei 任雪梅, and Li Xiaoqi, ed. Boya Hanyu: Chuji Qibu (Pian II) 博雅汉语:初级起步(篇II) (Boya Chinese: Elementary, vol. 2). Beijing: Peking University Press. Contact hours: 100-120. Recommended credit: 6 semester/9 quarter hours. 

Elementary Intensive Chinese III 
This level is for students with a Chinese vocabulary of 1,000-2,000 words. Students who complete this level should be able to pass the original version of the HSK (Elementary) Level 4, and is approximately equivalent to ACTFL sublevel Intermediate Mid. Textbook: Qian Xujing 钱旭菁, Huang Li 黄立, and Li Xiaoqi, ed. Boya Hanyu: Zhun Zhongji Jiasu (Pian I) 博雅汉语:准中级加速(篇I) (Boya Chinese: Pre-Intermediate, vol. 1). Beijing: Peking University Press. Contact hours: 100-120. Recommended credit: 6 semester/9 quarter hours. 

Intermediate Intensive Chinese I 
This level is for students with a Chinese vocabulary of 1,000-2,000 words. Students who complete this level should be able to pass the original version of the HSK (Elementary) Level 4, which is approximately equivalent to ACTFL sublevel Intermediate Mid. Textbook: Qian Xujing 钱旭菁, Huang Li 黄立, and Li Xiaoqi, ed. Boya Hanyu: Zhun Zhongji Jiasu (Pian I) 博雅汉语:准中级加速(篇I) (Boya Chinese: Pre-Intermediate, vol. 1). Beijing: Peking University Press. Contact hours: 100-120. Recommended credit: 6 semester/9 quarter hours. 

Intermediate Intensive Chinese II 
This level is for students with a Chinese vocabulary of 2,000-3,000 words. Students who complete this level should be able to pass the original version of the HSK (Elementary) Level 5, which is approximately equivalent to ACTFL sublevel Intermediate High. Textbook: Qian Xujing, Huang Li, and Li Xiaoqi, ed. Boya Hanyu: Zhun Zhongji Jiasu (Pian II) 博雅汉语:准中级加速(篇II) (Boya Chinese: Pre-Intermediate, vol. 2). Beijing: Peking University Press. Contact hours: 100-120. Recommended credit: 6 semester/9 quarter hours. 

Intermediate Intensive Chinese III 
This level is for students with a Chinese vocabulary of 4,000-5,000 words. Students who complete this level should be able to pass the original version of the HSK (Intermediate) Level 7 or 8 which is approximately equivalent approximately to ACTFL sublevel Advanced Mid. Textbook: Li Xiaoqi. Boya Hanyu: Zhongji Chongci (Pian II) 博雅汉语:中级冲刺(篇II) (Boya Chinese: Intermediate, vol. 2). Beijing: Peking University Press. Contact hours: 100-120. Recommended credit: 6 semester/9 quarter hours. 

Advanced Intensive Chinese I 
This level is for students with a Chinese vocabulary of 3,000-4,000 words. Students who complete this level should be able to pass the original version of the HSK (Intermediate) Level 6, which is approximately equivalent to ACTFL sublevel Advanced Low. Textbook: Zhao Yanfeng 赵延风 and Li Xiaoqi, ed. Boya Hanyu: Zhongji Chongci (Pian I) 博雅汉语:中级冲刺(篇I) (Boya Chinese: Intermediate, vol. 1). Beijing: Peking University Press. Contact hours: 72-90. Recommended credit: 4.5 semester/6.75 quarter hours. 

Advanced Intensive Chinese II 
This level is for students with a Chinese vocabulary of 4,000-5,000 words. Students who complete this level should be able to pass the original version of the HSK (Intermediate) Level 7 or 8, which is approximately equivalent to ACTFL sublevel Advanced Mid. Textbook: Li Xiaoqi. Boya Hanyu: Zhongji Chongci (Pian II) 博雅汉语:中级冲刺(篇II) (Boya Chinese: Intermediate, vol. 2). Beijing: Peking University Press. Contact hours: 72-90. Recommended credit: 4.5 semester/6.75 quarter hours. 

Advanced Intensive Chinese III 
This level is for students with a Chinese vocabulary of 7,000-8,000 words. Students who complete this level should be able to pass the original version of the HSK (Advanced) Level 11 which is approximately equivalent to ACTFL sublevel Superior. Textbook: Jin Xunian, Chen Li, and Li Xiaoqi, ed. Boya Hanyu: Gaoji Feixiang (Pian III) 博雅汉语:高级飞翔(篇III) (Boya Chinese: Advanced, vol. 3). Beijing: Peking University Press. Contact hours: 72-90. Recommended credit: 4.5 semester/6.75 quarter hours. 

Spoken Chinese 
These courses on Spoken Chinese (kouyu 口语) emphasize conversational Chinese through texts, which include exercises in vocabulary, grammar, and sentence construction. The exercises are context-oriented and provide students practical vocabulary through dialogues and pattern drills. 

Elementary Spoken Chinese II 
Textbook: Dai Guifu, et al. Chuji Hanyu Kouyu (2) 初级汉语口语(2) (Elementary Spoken Chinese, vol. 2). Contact hours: 100-120. Beijing: Peking University Press. Recommended credit: 6 semester/9 quarter hours. 

Elementary Spoken Chinese III 
Textbook: Dai Guifu, et al. Chuji Hanyu Kouyu (Tigao Pian) 初级汉语口语(提高篇) (Elementary Spoken Chinese, Improvement). Beijing: Peking University Press. Contact hours: 100-120. Recommended credit: 6 semester/9 quarter hours. 

Intermediate Spoken Chinese I 
Textbook: Liu Delian 刘德联 and Liu Xiaoyu 刘晓雨. Zhongji Hanyu Kouyu (1) 中级汉语口语(1) (Intermediate Spoken Chinese, vol. 1). Beijing: Peking University Press. Contact hours: 72-90. Recommended credit: 4.5 semester/6.75 quarter hours. 

Intermediate Spoken Chinese II 
Textbook: Liu Delian 刘德联 and Liu Xiaoyu 刘晓雨. Zhongji Hanyu Kouyu (2) 中级汉语口语(2) (Intermediate Spoken Chinese, vol. 2). Beijing: Peking University Press. Contact hours: 72-90. Recommended credit: 4.5 semester/6.75 quarter hours. 

Intermediate Spoken Chinese III 
Textbook: Liu Delian, et al. Zhongji Hanyu Kouyu (Tigao Pian) 中级汉语口语(提高篇) (Intermediate Spoken Chinese, Improvement). Beijing: Peking University Press. Contact hours: 72-90. Recommended credit: 4.5 semester/6.75 quarter hours. 

Advanced Spoken Chinese I 
Textbook: Zu Renzhi 祖人植 and Ren Xuemei 任雪梅. Gaoji Hanyu Kouyu (1) 高级汉语口语(1) (Advanced Spoken Chinese, vol. 1). Beijing: Peking University Press. Contact hours: 72-90. Recommended credit: 4.5 semester/6.75 quarter hours. 

Advanced Spoken Chinese II 
Textbook: Liu Yuanman 刘元满, Ren Xuemei 任雪梅 and Jin Shunian 金舒年. Gaoji Hanyu Kouyu (2) 高级汉语口语(2) (Advanced Spoken Chinese, vol. 2). Beijing: Peking University Press. Contact hours: 72-90. Recommended credit: 4.5 semester/6.75 quarter hours. 

Advanced Spoken Chinese III 
Textbook: Liu Yuanman, et al. Gaoji Hanyu Kouyu (Tigao Pian) 高级汉语口语(提高篇) (Advanced Spoken Chinese, Improvement). Beijing: Peking University Press. Contact hours: 72-90. Recommended credit: 4.5 semester/6.75 quarter hours. 

Chinese Language Electives at Peking University 
Some Chinese language elective courses may not be offered both semesters. 

Elementary & Intermediate Chinese Language Electives 
This elective is appropriate for students placed in Elementary Intensive Chinese II – Intermediate Intensive Chinese I 

Elementary Chinese Listening Comprehension 
This course (Chuji Tingli 初级听力) is divided into two sections. Students placed in Reading in Chinese - Elementary II use volume one and students placed in Intermediate I use volume two of the course textbook. Textbook: Lin Huan 林欢. Hanyu Chuji Tingli Jiaocheng (Shang, Xia Ce) 汉语初级听力教程(上、下册) (Chinese Elementary Listening Course, vol. 1-2). Beijing: Peking University Press. Contact hours:52. Recommended credit: 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours. 

Intermediate & Advanced Chinese Language Electives 
These electives are appropriate for students placed in Intermediate Intensive Chinese II – Advanced Intensive Chinese II 

Chinese Pronunciation Correction 
This course (Zhengyin 正音) helps students correct pronunciation mistakes and trains them in proper pronunciation. It also helps students understand pronunciation methods and enables them to form correct pronunciation habits. Textbook: Wang Ruojiang 王若江. Hanyu Zhengyin Jiaocheng 汉语正音教程 (Teaching Materials for Spoken Chinese Pronunciation Correction). Beijing: Peking University Press. Contact hours:26. Recommended credit: 1.5 semester/2.25 quarter hours. 

Intermediate Audiovisual and Oral Chinese 
This course (Zhongji Shi-Ting Shuo 中级视听说) helps students to understand Chinese people’s daily lives and Chinese culture through audiovisual and oral exercises based on the popular Chinese situation comedy series, Home with Kids. It is designed to improve their Chinese proficiency level as well as intercultural communication competence. Textbook: Liu Lixin刘立新 and Deng Fang邓方. Hanyu Shi-ting Shuo Jiaocheng: Jia You Er-Nü 汉语视听说教程:家有儿女 (Home with Kids: A Multi-Skill Chinese Course). Beijing: World Publishing Corporation. Contact hours:52. Recommended credit: 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours. 

Intermediate Business Chinese 
This course (Zhongji Shangwu Hanyu 中级商务汉语) teaches Chinese language in relation to business and communication. It enables students to engage in simple business activities such as visiting a company, attending meetings, ordering goods, making inquiries and claims, and negotiating insurance. Textbook: Cui Huashan 崔华山. Xin Silu: Zhongji Sucheng Shangwu Hanyu 新丝路:中级速成商务汉语 (New Silk Road: Intermediate Business Chinese). Beijing: Peking University Press. Contact hours:52. Recommended credit: 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours. 

Intermediate Chinese Characters 
This course (Zhongji Hanzi 中级汉字) teaches Chinese characters, learning methods, ways to improve compositions, pronunciation, and meaning of Chinese characters, and helps students develop more complex vocabularies. Textbook: Li Dasui 李大遂. Xitong Xue Hanzi (Zhongji Ben) 系统学汉字(中级本) (Chinese Characters: A Systematic Approach, Intermediate Volume). Beijing: Sinolingua Press. Contact hours:52. Recommended credit: 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours. 

Intermediate Chinese Grammar 
This course (Zhongji Yufa 中级语法) reviews basic Chinese grammatical patterns and introduces complex grammatical structures. Textbook: Xu Jingning 徐晶凝. Zhongji Hanyu Yufa Jiangyi 中级汉语语法讲义 (Intermediate Chinese Grammar Course). Beijing: Peking University Press. Contact hours:52. Recommended credit: 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours. 

Intermediate Chinese Listening Comprehension 
This course (Zhongji Tingli 中级听力) helps students improve their language skills and listening abilities with exercises in Chinese. Textbook: Liu Yuanman 刘元满, ed. Hanyu Zhongji Tingli Jiaocheng (Shang, Xia Ce) 汉语中级听力教程 (上、下册) (Chinese Intermediate Listening Course, vol. 1-2). Beijing: Peking University Press. Contact hours: 26. Recommended credit: 1.5 semester/2.25 quarter hours. 

Intermediate Newspaper Chinese 
This course (Zhongji Baokan 中级报刊) guides students to correctly understand the contents and master the skills for reading Chinese newspapers and periodicals, improve their understanding of China and Chinese culture, and expand their vocabulary and improve their ability in Chinese reading. Textbook: Xiao Li 肖立. Baokan Yuyan Jichu Jiaocheng (Shang) 报刊语言基础教程 (上). Beijing: Peking University Press. Contact hours:52. Recommended credit: 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours. 

Intermediate Writing 
This course (Zhongji Xiezuo 中级写作) provides practice in learning Chinese characters, as well as helping students increase their vocabulary, learn new grammar, and improve their writing skills. Textbook: Luo Qingsong 罗青松. Fazhan Hanyu: Zhongji Hanyu Xiezuo (Shang) 发展汉语•中级汉语写作 (上) (Intermediate Writing, vol. 1). Beijing: Beijing Language and Culture University Press. Contact hours:52. Recommended credit: 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours. 

Advanced Chinese Language Electives 
This elective is appropriate for students placed in Advanced Intensive Chinese II, III 

Lectures on Chinese Language and Culture 
This course (Zhongguo Yuyan Wenhua Jiangzuo 中国语言文化讲座) is a lecture series on Chinese language and culture presented by the faculty of the School of Chinese as a Second Language. There are 14 topics in total, including discussions of linguistics, literature, and art, ideology, and culture. Textbook: Zhang Ying 张英 and Jin Shunian 金舒年, eds. Zhongguo Yuyan Wenhua Jiangzuo (I-II) 中国语言文化讲座 (I-II) (Lectures of Chinese Language and Culture, vol. 1-2). Beijing: Peking University Press. Contact hours:26. Recommended credit: 1.5 semester/2.25 quarter hours. 

Advanced Business Chinese 
This course (Gaoji Shangwu Hanyu 高级商务汉语) fosters listening comprehension skills, speaking, reading, and writing of Chinese needed in business activities. Students deepen their understanding of the economic life, society, and culture of China in relation to business. Textbook: Li Xiaoqi 李晓琪 and Li Haiyan 李海燕. Xin Silu: Gaoji Sucheng Shangwu Hanyu (Shang, Xia) 新丝路:高级速成商务汉语 (上、下) (New Silk Road: Advanced Business Chinese, vol. 1-2). Beijing: Peking University Press. Contact hours:52. Recommended credit: 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours. 

Advanced Chinese Writing 
This course (Gaoji Xiezuo 高级写作) helps advanced Chinese learners improve their written expressions and focuses on increasing vocabulary and reading skills. Textbook: Jin Shunian 金舒年, Liu Delian 刘德联 and Zhang Wenxian 张文贤. Liuxuesheng Shiyong Hanyu Xiezuo Jiaocheng (Shang) 留学生实用汉语写作教程 (上) (A Practical Chinese Writing Course for Foreigners, vol. 1). Beijing: Peking University Press. Contact hours:52. Recommended credit: 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours. 

Advanced Newspaper Chinese 
This course (Gaoji Baokan 高级报刊) uses extensive reading materials from Chinese media, enabling students to learn about the Chinese economy, culture, law, and education systems. It is designed to help students master Chinese newspaper reading and expand their knowledge and vocabulary. Textbook: Zhao Yunhui 赵昀晖. Meiti Hanyu Gaoji Yuedu 媒体汉语高级阅读 (Advanced Chinese Reading in Media). Beijing: Peking University Press. Contact hours: 52. Recommended credit: 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours. 

Ancient Chinese 
This course (Gudai Hanyu 古代汉语) teaches common vocabulary, grammar, and general cultural knowledge of ancient Chinese. It fosters basic competency in reading ancient Chinese literature and further improves students’ written Chinese. Textbook: Wang Shuo 王硕. Hanyu Guwen Duben 汉语古文读本. Beijing: Peking University Press. Contact hours:52. Recommended credit: 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours. 

Chinese Function Words 
This course (Hanyu Xuci 汉语虚词) helps students master the usage of main Chinese particles, grammar, and expressions in both spoken and formal settings. It focuses primarily on practical usage of particles and somewhat on theory. Textbook: Li Xiaoqi 李晓琪. Xiandai Hanyu Xuci Jiangyi 现代汉语虚词讲义. Beijing: Peking University Press. Contact hours: 52. Recommended credit: 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours.= 

Chinese History 
This course (Zhongguo Lishi 中国历史) provides students a comprehensive overview of Chinese history, and is designed to help students gain a general understanding of the subject, and build more specialized vocabulary and practice basic methods of the discipline, with a goal to connect the study of Chinese language and the field of Chinese history. Textbook: Zhao Yanfeng 赵延风. Zhongguo Lishi Zhuanye Hanyu Jiaocheng 中国历史专业汉语教程. Beijing: Peking University Press. Contact hours: 52. Recommended credit: 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours. 

Chinese Language through Films 
This course (Ying-Shi Hanyu 影视汉语) uses Chinese language films produced in mainland China, as a way to increase students’ Chinese vocabulary and insight into the world of Chinese cinema and contemporary Chinese culture and introduces them to the development of the Chinese film industry. Contact hours: 52. Recommended credit: 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours. 

English-Chinese Translation 
This course (Ying-Han Fanyi 英汉翻译) enables students to master basic methods for English-Chinese translation and requires they translate an extensive range of general articles. It reinforces their understanding of Chinese sentence structures and expression rules, as well as helps them improve their ability to express themselves, expand their vocabulary, and strengthens their ability to communicate in culturally appropriate ways. Contact hours:52. Recommended credit: 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours. 

Survey of China 
This course (Zhongguo Gaikuang 中国概况) enables international students to learn about China and its language. It also helps them gain relevant professional knowledge, while significantly improving their reading, listening comprehension, and speaking skills. Textbook: Wang Shunhong 王顺洪. Zhongguo Gaikuang 中国概况. Beijing: Peking University Press. Contact hours:52. Recommended credit: 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours.

Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.

Scholarships

Scholarships & Grants

CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.

Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:

  • Wollitzer Merit Scholarships in Area or Comparative Studies
  • Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
  • Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
  • CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
  • MSI Grant

To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.

Learn more about scholarships

Dates & Fees

Dates & Fees

You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.

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Fees & Housing

Program Spring 2024 15 weeks Application Due Deadline Passed Start Date End Date Fees & Housing $19,850
Program Fall 2024 15 weeks Start Date * End Date * Fees & Housing $19,850
Program Academic year 2024-2025 39 weeks Start Date * End Date *
Program Spring 2025 15 weeks Start Date * End Date *

*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.

To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation = $300*

Educational Costs = $14,137**

Housing = $5,000

Insurance = $194

Visa Fees = $219

Total Fees = $19,850

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee = $1,575

International Airfare = $1,300††

Local Transportation = $300

Books & Supplies = $10

Visa Fees = $185

Personal expenses = $350†††

Other = $60††††

Total Costs = $3,780

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

*non-refundable

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

For students in homestays, families provide 4 meals a week. For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $500 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

††††Required additional onsite insurance

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation = $300*

Educational Costs = $14,137**

Housing = $5,000

Insurance = $194

Visa Fees = $219

Total Fees = $19,850

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee = $1,575

International Airfare = $1,300††

Local Transportation = $300

Books & Supplies = $30

Visa Fees = $185

Personal expenses = $340†††

Other = $60††††

Total Costs = $3,790

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

*non-refundable

**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

For students in homestays, families provide 4 meals a week. For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $500 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries

††††Required additional onsite insurance

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

Program Fees

CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

See Scholarships

What's Included

Tuition

Housing

Pre-departure Advising

Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions

Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet

Orientation

Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city

On-site Staff

Full-time program leadership and support in your city

Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities

Excursions and/or Study Tours

Travel Protection

CIEE iNext travel protection

24/7 emergency on-site support

Get Started Steps

Get Started

Here’s what you need to do to take the next steps:

1

Start an Application 
You're one step closer to an amazing study abroad experience!

2

Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office 
Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad. 

3

Contact Us 
Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about applying to this program.

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