Program Description
The objective of this program is to introduce students to the history of China with a special emphasis on society and culture. In particular it will explore the relationship between China’s traditional past and its current socioeconomic and cultural development; the coming together of global trends and local practices; and the revisiting of the traditional heritage to create a new distinctively Chinese identity. Above all, this program seeks to help students go beyond a “Western-centered” perspective of China’s recent historical development, to experience first-hand local socioeconomic and cultural trends, and to gain a deeper understanding of China in general.
Students who have already studied Chinese will also have the opportunityto improve their language skills by participating in a language exchange with Chinese college students. For those students who would like to begin studying the Chinese language, this program will provide the perfect opportunity to start in an full immersion environment with our beginning Chinese class.
Program Eligibility
2.5 GPA for undergraduate students.
If you are not an LSU student, you must submit an official copy of your most recent transcript when applying. Space in this program is limited. In the event of over subscription, preference is given to regular, full time LSU students.
Qualified applicants from other institutions are especially welcome. If you are from another institution in Louisiana or are enrolled elsewhere but you are a Louisiana resident, you will be charged in-state tuition and fees. If you are an out-of-state student and do not have a nonresident fee waiver, you will be charged out-of-state tuition.
For students from other universities: If your college/university is a member of the National Student Exchange, you may be eligible for in-state tuition. Please email nse@lsu.edu for more information about the NSE program.
Program Dates
June 11 – July 11, 2010
Location
Beijing
Courses Offered
Please consult the LSU General Catalog for complete official course descriptions and prerequisites.
HIST 2195 – Chinese Civilization
HIST 4195 – Religion and Popular Culture
CHIN 2020 – Chinese Conversatino
Expected Program Costs
Estimated at $3,850, plus LSU tuition and airfare. The program cost includes accommodations in double occupancy rooms with private baths, all ground transportation and admission prices for all mandatory excursions, some meals, and health insurance. Students should budget approximately $500 for additional meals not included in the cost of the program.
Tuition and university fees as well as the air fare are not included.
Faculty Margherita Zanasi (mzanasi@lsu.edu), Associate Professor, Department of History
Lin Lei, Instructor, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
Itinerary
June 12 – depart US
June 13 – arrive Beijing, transport to guesthouse, welcome dinner
June 14 – orientation,
June 15 – classes, visit to the Lama Temple
June 16 – classes
June 17 – classes, visit to Tiananmen and the Imperial Palace
June 18 – classes
June 19 – visit to the Great Wall
June 20 – free exploration of Beijing
June 21 – classes, visit to the Temple of Heaven
June 22 – classes
June 23 – classes, visit of Beijing’s hutong
June 24 – classes, visit to Beijing Museum
June 25 – visit to the Ming Tombs
June 26 – free
June 27 – free
June 28 – classes, visit to a martial arts center
June 29 – classes
June 30 – classes, visit to tea house
July 1 – classes
July 2 – classes, visit to a traditional Chinese medicine center
July 3 – visit to a rural village
July 4 – visit to a rural village
July 5 – Free
July 6 – classes
July 7 – classes, Chinese Opera
July 8 – classes, visit to a contemporary art gallery
July 9 – free day for packing; Farewell Dinner
July 10 – depart for US or independent travel
