Information for term Accelerated Chinese Language
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Overview
Click to OpenTake your beginner, intermediate, or advanced Chinese language skills up at least two levels while you explore Shanghai — China’s largest city by population. Students take courses at CIEE Global Institute - Shanghai. Students enroll in three classes per semester, including two accelerated courses that focus on rapid language acquisition, designed to move students ahead at least two levels in all four Chinese language skills and facilitate intercultural understanding. Those with advanced level Mandarin proficiency may take a Chinese language elective or area studies course taught in Chinese. All courses are complemented with CIEE co-curricular activities and excursions beyond the city to enhance classroom learning and provide intercultural understanding.
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Learn about Chinese business
international relations, political science, history, and more in English or Chinese.
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Get off the tourist track
as you explore Shanghai and beyond, and practice Chinese in authentic situations.
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Live with a Chinese host family
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hours to Beijing by high speed train
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Location & Culture
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Your Destination
Perched on the banks of the Huangpu River and the East China Sea, Shanghai is China’s largest city by population, and a global hub of culture, commerce, and finance. Massively redeveloped over the past 20 years, the city boasts many of the world’s latest and greatest. The list includes: uber-tall buildings stretching up in the new financial district; and the world’s fastest-growing rapid-transit system featuring the world’s first commercial high-speed Maglev train.
Activities
- Join classmates for a thrilling acrobat show, a river cruise, group meals, and more.
- Explore Chinese history and arts with visits to museums, art exhibitions, and plays.
- Step back in time with visits to traditional water towns like Wuzhen and Zhujiajiao, lined with narrow cobbled lanes, stone bridges, canals, and rich history.
- Travel to nearby beautiful historic cities like Suzhou – called Venice of the East for its many canals, and famous for its classical gardens and silk industry – or Hangzhou, known for the natural beauty of its mountains and lake, and its textile and high-tech industries.
- Get hands-on cultural experience by learning Chinese cooking, calligraphy, martial arts, music, or mahjong.
- Venture off for a weekend to Hangzhou, Wuzhen, or Nanjing – one of China’s four ancient capitals and major commercial centers.
EXCURSIONS
Silk Road Trade Route – fall. This famous premodern route enabled the exchange of merchandise, as well as religion, culture, and art. Students travel from the head of the northern route in Xi’an to Dunhuang, the City of Sands, a desert oasis at the junction of the northern and southern trade routes. Ideal for majors in Chinese language and culture, literature, history, religion, anthropology, and geography.
Tea and Horse Road – spring. This ancient network of mountain paths connected the tea-growing regions of southwestern China to Burma and India by mule caravan through the Yunnan and Sichuan provinces and Tibet. Students may travel to Lijiang and Shangri-La, seat of a Tibetan autonomous prefecture near the border of Tibet. Ideal for majors in Chinese language and culture, literature, history, religion, anthropology, and geography.
Global Business in China – Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta Region. Explore one of the world's leading international financial centers and see how Hong Kong retains different political and economic systems from mainland China, with a diverse international population. Students visit companies, attend lectures on business development and industry, take a city tour, cruise Victoria Harbor, and visit a local Daoist temple. Ideal for majors in international business, finance, and economics.
Convergence of Cultures – Taiwan. Some of the most traditional forms of Chinese culture are preserved on Taiwan, which maintains a thriving civil society with a democratic political system and capitalist economy. See why this culture is described as a blend of Chinese and Japanese cultures, with traditional Confucian beliefs and contemporary Western values. Visit the National Palace Museum, Taipei 101, aboriginal communities, Kaoshiung, and the night markets of Keelung. Ideal for majors in international affairs, political science, and economics.
PROJECTS
Volunteer
Opt to travel to rural interior China, where you can give your time and energy while connecting with villagers and other Chinese people.
Kick your Chinese language skills into high gear
- One-on-one classes— In addition to daily classes, you'll meet individually with your language instructor for 30 minutes, four times a week
- Peer language tutors—Join a qualified ECNU student for one-on-one tutorials of at least one hour, twice a week
- Chinese language clinic—Professional Chinese language instructors lend a hand with unique problems in your study with 90-minute sessions, four times a week
- Target language activities—Join CIEE teachers, peer tutors, and resident staff in an informal setting that encourages students to use their Chinese language skills
INTERNSHIP
Study abroad students participating in the Organizational Internship course will be assigned to an internship project with a company in Shanghai. The internship sponsors, which vary each term depending on participating organizations and available positions, may include local Chinese companies and multinational companies, as well as international small and medium-sized enterprises and nonprofit organizations. Course curriculum includes class introduction, coached work, and final presentation to earn three academic credits. See the course section for more detail.
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HOUSING
Homestays: Chinese host families speak only Chinese, making this a great way to fast-forward your language skills. Students have their own bedrooms in the host family apartment, and share the living room, kitchen, and bathroom. Host apartments are a 15- to 45-minute walk or commute by public transportation from campus.
Residence Halls: Students choose to live with a Chinese ECNU student – and speak only Chinese – or with another CIEE student in a five-story hall on the ECNU campus. There are shared kitchens and bathrooms on each floor, plus study areas, and laundry facilities. The hall is a 10-minute walk to CIEE and close to public transportation.
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MEALS
Homestays: Students are invited to most meals, but should budget for lunches and some weekend meals.
Residence Halls: Students are responsible for meals. There are moderately priced cafeterias on campus.
Shanghai, China Where You'll Study
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CIEE Global Institute - Shanghai
On the downtown Putuo campus at East China Normal University.
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EAST CHINA NORMAL UNIVERSITY
Downtown Putuo campus
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Getting Around
Students walk or use public transportation to get around the city.
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request more informationProgram Details
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The program detailsCIEE’s Accelerated Chinese Language program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in Chinese language and a deeper understanding of China today. The program consists of intensive Chinese language coursework and cultural immersion, complemented by a wide selection of area studies courses in various disciplines. It’s open to students with no language experience as well as those with superior level proficiency, although it is not intended for native Chinese speakers. At least one semester of college-level Chinese area study is recommended.
East China Normal University (ECNU) was established in 1951 and is one of China’s key institutions of higher learning. Nationally known for its Chinese language and literature program, the university hosts more than 32,000 students, including almost 5,000 international students, at its two campuses. Chinese language elective courses are taught by faculty from ECNU. Other elective courses are taught by faculty from ECNU, Fudan University, Jiaotong University, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, and other prestigious Chinese academic and government institutions, as well as professionals from the private business sector.
The CIEE Global Institute is located on ECNU’s downtown Putuo campus, which is known as the “Garden University” for its beautiful grounds by the Liwa River. Chinese language courses are taught by full-time CIEE faculty members, including the CIEE language director, and adjunct teachers from the East China Normal University College of International Chinese Studies. A committee of specialists in teaching Chinese as a second language holds these courses to the highest educational standards.
Academics
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OVERALL GPA
Students need to have a GPA of at least 2.5.
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Program Requirements
One semester of college-level Chinese area study is recommended. Students who are citizens of the People's Republic of China (PRC), Taiwan ROC, Hong Kong SAR, or Macau, please contact a CIEE Study Abroad Advisor for details.
Curriculum
Program Credit
- Total semester credit: 15 semester credits
- Students with special approval can take up to 18 semester credits
- Total academic year credit: 30 semester credits
Program Course Requirements
Students enroll in 3 courses per semester:
- 2 Chinese language courses at the appropriate level*
- Each Chinese language course – 6 semester credits, 90 contact hours
*CIEE may place students in language courses based on results of language proficiency exams
- 1 elective course taught in English or Chinese which may be comprised of:
- One elective course—3 semester credits, 45 contact hours
- Directed Independent Research—3 semester credits, 45 contact hours (including 100-120 research hours)
- Organizational Internship— 3 semester credits, 45 contact hours (including 100 - 120 work placement 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.
FALL 2019 COURSES
Click to OpenStudents enroll in two Chinese language courses and an additional elective, internship, or directed independent research project.
CHINESE LANGUAGE COURSES
- CHIN 1002 SACS: Chinese – Accelerated Beginning I
- CHIN 1004 SACS: Chinese – Accelerated Beginning II
- CHIN 2002 SACS: Chinese – Accelerated Intermediate I
- CHIN 2004 SACS: Chinese – Accelerated Intermediate II
- CHIN 3002 SACS: Chinese – Accelerated Advanced I
- CHIN 3004 SACS: Chinese – Accelerated Advanced II
- CHIN 4003 SACS: Chinese – Accelerated Advanced High I
- CHIN 4004 SACS: Chinese – Accelerated Advanced High II
- CHIN 4902 SACS: Chinese – Accelerated Superior I
- CHIN 4904 SACS: Chinese – Accelerated Superior Chinese II
BUSINESS ELECTIVE COURSES (IN ENGLISH)
Students on this program can select one East Asian studies/Business elective course in English instruction or Chinese elective course in Chinese instruction or Organizational Internship.
- BUSI 3001 SBLC: Changing Nature of Business in China
- BUSI 3007 SBLC / MKTG 3001 SBLC: Marketing Management and Methods in East Asia and Emerging Markets
- BUSI 3002 SBLC / ECON 3001 SBLC: China's Macroeconomic Impact
- BUSI 3004 SBLC: International Business Law: Policy, Decision Making and Law
- BUSI 3005 SBLC / COMM 3001 SBLC: Intercultural Communication and Negotiation
- BUSI 3006 SBLC: Managing Sustainability in Transnational Business
- COMM 3301 SHCH: Intercultural Communication and Leadership
EAST ASIAN STUDIES ELECTIVE COURSES (IN ENGLISH)
- EAST 3002 SBLC / ECON 3002 SBLC: China's Economic Reforms
- EAST 3003 SCGC / HIST 3001 SCGC: Modern Chinese History
- EAST 3004 SCGC / INRE 3001 SCGC: China's International Relations
- EAST 3005 SCGC / SOCI 3001 SCGC: Issues in Chinese Society
- EAST 3006 SCGC / POLI 3001 SCGC: Political Development in Modern China
- EAST 3201 SCGC / CINE 3201 SCGC: Chinese Film and Society
CHINESE ELECTIVE COURSES (IN CHINESE)
- CHIN 3011 SACS: Business Chinese
- CHIN 3012 SACS: Classical Chinese
- INRE 4021 SACS / EAST 4021 SACS: Global Issues in China
INTERNSHIP*
*Students enrolling in the internship course are required to change their student visa to an “S2 Visa” in order to comply with Chinese labor law. Recipients of the S2 Visa are not allowed to leave and re-enter the mainland of China without obtaining a new visa. Fees associated with this process are estimated to be $150 USD. Students pursuing the internship are responsible for paying this fee.
Spring 2020 Courses
Click to OpenStudents enroll in two Chinese language courses and an additional elective, internship, or directed independent research project.
CHINESE LANGUAGE COURSES
- CHIN 1002 SACS: Chinese – Accelerated Beginning I
- CHIN 1004 SACS: Chinese – Accelerated Beginning II
- CHIN 2002 SACS: Chinese – Accelerated Intermediate I
- CHIN 2004 SACS: Chinese – Accelerated Intermediate II
- CHIN 3002 SACS: Chinese – Accelerated Advanced I
- CHIN 3004 SACS: Chinese – Accelerated Advanced II
- CHIN 4003 SACS: Chinese – Accelerated Advanced High I
- CHIN 4004 SACS: Chinese – Accelerated Advanced High II
- CHIN 4902 SACS: Chinese – Accelerated Superior I
- CHIN 4904 SACS: Chinese – Accelerated Superior II
BUSINESS ELECTIVE COURSES (IN ENGLISH)
These business electives are designed for students with a major or minor related to international business or economics. Students on this program must have completed three or more semesters of college-level microeconomics or macroeconomics, accounting, finance, management, or marketing to be eligible.
- BUSI 3001 SBLC: Changing Nature of Business in China
- BUSI 3007 SBLC / MKTG 3001 SBLC: Marketing Management and Methods in East Asia and Emerging Markets
- BUSI 3002 SBLC / ECON 3001 SBLC: China's Macroeconomic Impact
- BUSI 3004 SBLC: International Business Law: Policy, Decision Making and Law
- BUSI 3005 SBLC / COMM 3001 SBLC: Intercultural Communication and Negotiation
- BUSI 3006 SBLC: Managing Sustainability in Transnational Business
- COMM 3301 SHCH: Intercultural Communication and Leadership
EAST ASIAN STUDIES ELECTIVE COURSES (IN ENGLISH)
- EAST 3002 SBLC / ECON 3002 SBLC: China's Economic Reforms
- EAST 3003 SCGC / HIST 3001 SCGC: Modern Chinese History
- EAST 3004 SCGC / INRE 3001 SCGC: China's International Relations
- EAST 3005 SCGC / SOCI 3001 SCGC: Issues in Chinese Society
- EAST 3006 SCGC / POLI 3001 SCGC: Political Development in Modern China
- EAST 3201 SCGC / CINE 3201 SCGC: Chinese Film and Society
CHINESE ELECTIVE COURSES (IN CHINESE)
- CHIN 3011 SACS: Business Chinese
- CHIN 3012 SACS: Classical Chinese
- EAST 4021 SACS / INRE 4021 SACS: Global Issues in China
INDEPENDENT RESEARCH
- INDR 3003 SCGC: Directed Independent Research
- INDR 3003 SACS: Directed Independent Research (in Chinese)
INTERNSHIP*
*Students enrolling in the internship course are required to change their student visa to an “S2 Visa” in order to comply with Chinese labor law. Recipients of the S2 Visa are not allowed to leave and re-enter the mainland of China without obtaining a new visa. Fees associated with this process are estimated to be $150 USD. Students pursuing the internship are responsible for paying this fee.
Scholarships
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CIEE offers more than $8 million in 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:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- Stohl International Undergraduate Research Scholarships
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application. Learn more at the Scholarships & Grants section of our website.
See more scholarship infoDates, Deadlines & Fees
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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.
YOUR FEE INCLUDES:
- Tuition
- Housing
- Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
- Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
- One-week orientation – an introduction to Chinese culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
- Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
- Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
- Excursions and/or Study Tours
- Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
- 24/7 emergency on-site support
No Hidden Fees
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| Fall 2019 15 weeks | Deadline Passed | Sep 1, 2019 | Dec 14, 2019 |
$16,450
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $13,681 ** Housing = $2,090 *** Insurance = $167 Visa Fees = $212 Total Fees = $16,450Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $1,200 † International Airfare = $1,170 †† Local Transportation = $200 ††† Books & Supplies = $50 †††† Personal expenses = $2,100 Other = $150 ††††† Total Estimated Costs = $4,870Financial AidCIEE 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. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** includes breakfast and dinner during the week and most weekends for homestay students † for students in residence halls; students placed in homestays should budget $550 for lunches †† round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure ††† students enrolled in internships should budget $500 †††† language books and area studies readers are free ††††† onsite visa change/extension fee (this includes the cost of the required medical/physical exam at a designated Chinese Hospital); for academic year students or for those that do not receive a multiple entry visa or a visa to cover the duration of the program pre-departure. |
| Academic year 2019-2020 15 weeks | Deadline Passed | Sep 1, 2019 | TBD |
$31,255
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $26,396 ** Housing = $4,180 *** Insurance = $167 Visa Fees = $212 Total Fees = $31,255Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $2,400 † International Airfare = $1,170 †† Local Transportation = $400 ††† Books & Supplies = $100 †††† Personal expenses = $4,200 Other = $150 ††††† Expenses during break = $3,000 †††††† Total Estimated Costs = $11,420Financial AidCIEE 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. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** includes breakfast and dinner during the week and most weekends for homestay students † for students in residence halls; students placed in homestays should budget $550 for lunches †† round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure ††† students enrolled in internships should budget $500 †††† language books and area studies readers are free ††††† onsite visa change/extension fee (this includes the cost of the required medical/physical exam at a designated Chinese Hospital); for academic year students or for those that do not receive a multiple entry visa or a visa to cover the duration of the program pre-departure. †††††† academic year students who wish to stay onsite are responsible for arranging their housing and meals during the semester break |
| Spring 2020 15 weeks | Nov 1, 2019 | Feb 23, 2020* | Jun 6, 2020* |
$17,850
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $15,081 ** Housing = $2,090 *** Insurance = $167 Visa Fees = $212 Total Fees = $17,850Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $1,200 † International Airfare = $1,170 †† Local Transportation = $200 ††† Books & Supplies = $50 †††† Personal expenses = $2,100 Other = $150 ††††† Total Estimated Costs = $4,870Financial AidCIEE 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. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** includes breakfast and dinner during the week and most weekends for homestay students † for students in residence halls; students placed in homestays should budget $550 for lunches †† round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure ††† students enrolled in internships should budget $500 †††† language books and area studies readers are free ††††† onsite visa change/extension fee (this includes the cost of the required medical/physical exam at a designated Chinese Hospital); for academic year students or for those that do not receive a multiple entry visa or a visa to cover the duration of the program pre-departure. |
*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, ask your college or university study abroad advisor if your school charges additional fees for study abroad.
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Our Staff
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Steve Chao
Director
Steve Chao earned his Ed.D from Saint Louis University.
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Juan Zhang
Acting Student Services Manager
Juan Zhang is responsible for all aspects of student service, student activity administration, internship programs.
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Jia Ma
Chinese Language Director
Jia Ma holds a master's degree from East China Normal University.
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