Chinese Language and Culture

  China

• Beijing: 
Beijing

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer 
Dates: 25 Feb. - 10 July

Description: ICS is located on the beautiful campus of the Communication University of China. The semester program at ICS consists of three modules:

- Mandarin Chinese Module: oral and written comprehension (15 hours a week)

- Modern China Module: modern history, politics, economics, sociology, business (4 hours a week)

- China Culture Module: ancient history, philosophy, religion, art, literature, calligraphy, martial arts, excursions (6 hours a week)

Classes are from 9:00 to 15:30 from Monday to Friday.

Highlights: Summer courses are designed to teach you the basics of Chinese language and culture. The summer program focuses on gaining a basic knowledge in oral Chinese and acquiring a general comprehension of the contemporary situation of Chinese economy and society.

Olympic Program

The semester program preceding the Olympic Games in Beijing will integrate in its curriculum extra focus on contemporary questions related to this world event. Special workshops and related field trips will be held within the academic program. Studying at ICS before the summer olympics is very convenient for people who want to be a volunteer during the games. Volunteers must have a basic knowledge of Chinese. Our students will get a special recommendation for the selection committee.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: 4900

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to China Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Other
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Institute of Chinese Studies 's Mission Statement: The Institute of Chinese Studies (ICS) was founded for students who want to go to China to learn the language at the same time to learn more about the Chinese culture and society. Learning Mandarin is the best way to understand more about Chinese civilization. Living in Beijing will give you the chance to feel China. We strive to help as many persons to study Mandarin in China. 'Everyone ought to speak Chinese' is one of our mottos. While accomplishing this great cultural task, we attach high importance to the quality of the service we deliver.

Year Founded: 2003