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Intensive Chinese Language

Shanghai, China
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Intensive Chinese Language

About the Program

Immerse into Mandarin language in amazing Shanghai. Courses combine cultural activities and contact with native speakers, transforming the city of Shanghai into a living classroom. Students from beginning to advanced Chinese language levels will spend their time acquiring Chinese language skills to put into practice in their daily lives while living in China’s biggest city.  Courses meet daily and include a focus on listening comprehension, grammar, reading and writing Chinese characters.

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Requirements

Overview

Location:

Shanghai

Dates:

2/24/20 - 6/6/20

Price:

$11,495

Credits:

18

Deadlines

Apply By:

Closed

Withdraw By:

1/1/20

Requirements

Transcript - Unofficial
Complete Application
$95 Online Application Fee

Eligibility

Minimum GPA:

2.6

Course Prerequisites:

Some courses may have prerequisites.

Education
Completed:

High School Graduate

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

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Where You'll Study

East China Normal University

Founded in 1951, East China Normal University (ECNU) is one of the most prestigious universities in China, under the di...

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18

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

You’ll enroll in 2 ECNU courses, a Chinese Reading/Writing course and a Chinese Speaking/Listening course, at your language level. Contact hours for courses vary, but generally each course meets for approximately 390 contact hours/9 credits per semester. You may earn up to 18 credits (approximately 780 contact hours) per semester.

Classes meet Monday-Friday at various times. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled on Fridays.

Prior to departure, you will take a language placement exam. You will then be enrolled into the appropriate language courses. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. To ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, have your home school pre-approve courses at several levels before you leave for China. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.

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Courses

The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

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Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

Sample Calendar

Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.

You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.

Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.

Date Description
February 24
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Shanghai Pudong Airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to East China Normal University (ECNU).
February 25
Placement Exam

Placement Exam for Chinese language classes will be held on this day.
February 25
Orientation

Mandatory CEA Orientation at ECNU will be held first, and followed by a campus & neighborhood tour.
February 26
Excursion

Shanghai City Tour to East Pearl TV Tower, The Bund, Shanghai Urban Planning Museum, East Nanjing Rd, etc.
March 02
Classes Begin

Classes begin at ECNU on this day.
March 09
Drop/Add Deadline

This is the last day to drop and/or add classes at ECNU.
March 13
Course Withdrawal Deadline

This is the last day on which students can withdraw from a course at ECNU and receive a "W". 
March 28 - 29
Excursion

CEA Excursion to Wuzhen, Zhejiang Province (Two days).
April 03
Holiday

Tomb Sweeping Festival. No classes will be held.
April 16 - 19
Excursion

Student Excursion to Guilin or Beijing.
May 01
Holiday

Labor Day. No classes will be held.
May 13
Cultural Activity

ECNU International Student Sports Event
June 01 - 05
Final Exams

Final exams will be held in this week at ECNU.
June 05
Classes End

This is the last day of classes at ECNU.
June 05
Farewell Reception

CEA Farewell Reception will be held at local hotel .
June 06
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day.

Sample Budget

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This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$11,495
$11,495
CEA Secure
CEASecure™ is an optional refund plan that allows students to withdraw for any covered reason up to one week before the program’s start date
$0
$475
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$285
$285
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$45
$75
Meals
Includes the average expected cost for meals in housing option without a meal plan, such as daily groceries and eating out at restaurants. 
$885
$1,549
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$443
$1,106
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$49
$146
TOTAL EXPENSES $13,202 $15,131