University of Piccola – Le Venezie / Tropea
Italian Language Courses & Culture Workshops
2 Weeks – $1095 USD / 4 Weeks – $1595 USD
Start Any Monday – Open All Year

Le Venezie Italy

Tropea Italy

The Program / Locations

Le Venezie is situated in Trieste – an enchanting, elegant city located just in front of the “Gulf of Venice”. Here you find the typical Italian Riviera “flair” – literary atmosphere and multicultural ambience. Majestic “Palazzi” with imposing facades in various styles of architecture, theatres, historical coffee houses, countless museums, castles, and palaces tell the history of this impressive location. Venice is just 1.5 hours away and the school regularly organizes excursions to explore the “City of Gondolas”. Program in Trieste is centrally located, and open all year long.

Tropea is in southern Italy, often referred to as the “Pearl of Calabria”. The town sits upon a high rock surrounded by the crystal clear sea, with fine sandy beaches only minutes away from the school building. Further beautiful sandy bays are to be found along the “Costa degli Dei…the Coast of The Gods. Tropea is a charming small town surrounded by typical Palazzi from the 17th – 19th centuries. The University is located in one of these historic buildings. The nearby places of Tropea are also popular among visitors looking to explore the coastline of Calabria, with its many sandy beaches and clear sea, around the so called Capo Vaticano. Population of Tropea is only about 7000, and the climate is warm, very sunny, and Mediterranean. Program is open all year long.

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Courses – Italian Language & Culture

Italian Language Courses – 4 hrs per day, M-F, 20 hrs per week. All levels offered. Placement teste given on first day to determine level – 15 different levels of language proficiency. Small group classes of less than 10 students per class. Classes are taught in the morning and early afternoon (9 am – 1 pm), or from 4 – 8 pm. Course is divided into 4 lesson units of 55 minutes each.

Course content is focused on structure and rules of grammar, practical sentence formation, expanding vocabulary, idioms, reading text on various Italian cultural topics, roll-playing, and different methods of communication. Intermediate and advanced levels students are engaged in 2 hours of grammar, and 2 hours of conversation, with active newspaper readings, and discussions on various topics, all in an effort to immerse the student in the 4 areas of: speaking, understanding, reading, and writing.

Overall objectives are:

• Developing the ability to understand a discussion.
• Develop the ability to interact in a discussion.
• Develop competence in reading and writing.

Cultural Workshops – available in Tropea. Painting, and Cooking. Inquire upon arrival check-in.
Cost extra – $300 USD per week (includes supplies). Pay there.

Grand Canal and Basilica Santa Maria della Salute

Castle in Tropea

Academic Credit

• Transcript issued by the University of Piccola.
• 2 weeks = 40 class hours. 4 weeks = 80 hrs.
• Students usually earn 3 – 4 credits per 4 weeks.

Activities – Excursions

Cultural excursions are organized in both locations (optional). Small participation fee to pay for transportation and any entrance fees. Participation is optional. Inquire upon arrival check-in, and sign up for any excursions if interested.

In Tropea, there are also sporting classes available such as: Windsurfing, Catamaran sailing, Scuba diving, and Mountain biking. Each of these courses cost a fee…..inquire upon arrival check-in if interested. For example, Windsurfing lessons for a complete course will cost about $360 USD. Pay there.

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Housing

Housing is provided by shared apartments or studio flats. Rates vary per location, and if you have a single or double room. Depends on what residence is available. Locations are within walking distance to school.

Le Venezie: Studio Flat – Single 360 – 490 euros per week / double costs 240 – 315 euros per week.

Tropea: Shared Apartment – Single 209 euros per week / double costs 171 euros per week.
Studio Apartment – Single 275 euros per week / double costs 209 euros per week.

Note: Utilities are included. Towels and linens included.

Note: Rates decline per week you stay, thus 4 weeks cost is less per week.

Note: Housing costs are paid directly there.

Note: You can arrange own housing if you prefer.

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Tropea Italy

Le Venezia

Dates and Fees

• Italian Language & Culture Courses
• 4 hrs per day, M-F, 20 hrs per week
• Start any Monday – Open all year !
• Small group classes – less than 10

Additional Week : $250 USD per week extra (after 12).

Housing not included. Pay housing there.

Arrival

Airport transfer service available for both locations.
Let us know in advance if you want airport transfer.

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Requirements

Open to all students and adults. Minimum age is 17.

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University of Macerata (Summer School)
Italian Language and Culture Studies
July 1st – 27th, 2013 / 2 or 4 Weeks
2 Weeks – $1395 USD / 4 Weeks – $2295 USD
    Includes Housing & Excursions

The Program / Location

Macerata is located off the usual tourist route in central Italy. The historical center is on a hill between the Chienti and Potenza rivers, with the modern town sprawling on the plain below with a population of about 43,000. Truly a charming hill-town with great scenery, and the site of one of Italy’s most favorite opera festivals – Arena Sferisterio – which is held in July and August every year.

The climate is both Mediterranean and Continental. Summer is usually nice and sunny.

The University of Macerata was founded in 1290 and has about 13,000 students. The Summer School program is 4 weeks total, and consists of Italian language courses as well as cultural topics including Italian law. Total of 81 hours of instruction provided for the 4 weeks.

Housing is provided (included in price) in the University Colleges, and meals can be obtained in the University canteen (cafeteria) for 4 – 5 euros. Excursions are also included.

Very popular program….so early registration is advised !

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Courses – Italian Language & Culture

Italian Language Course includes: 80 hours of classes (all levels welcome)

- Italian Language & Culture
- Reflections on Language & Work on Texts

Italian Cultural Studies includes: 28 additional hours for 4 weeks (optional)
- Taught in Italian – Requires intermediate level B1 (tested there)

* Tourism and Landscape (Course A)

- Territory and Landscape
- Main tourist sites in Le Marche
– Cultural heritage and its exploitation in tourism
- Tourism and production of quality food

* Italian and European Law (Course B)

- Italian Legal System
- Italian Constitution
- European Law
- Criminal Law in Italy

All levels welcome for Italian Language Courses – beginner, intermediate, advanced.

Cultural Courses require at least intermediate level of B1 (test given) – for course is taught in Italian. These courses are optional and cost an additional $100 USD per 2 weeks

Italian language courses held M-F, from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.

Cultural courses held 3 times weekly (M-TH), from 3:00 – 5:30 pm.
– exact schedule given at arrival check-in

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Academic Credit

Transcript issued by the University of Macerata. 2 weeks = 40 hrs of Italian language courses, and 14 additional cultural course hours. 4 weeks = 80 hrs of Italian language courses, and 28 hrs of cultural courses. Students usually earn 2 – 5 credits.

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Activities – Excursions – Included

At least one trip per week (Saturdays) will be organized to get students familiar with major historical and artistic sites of the Le Marche Region, as well as other areas like Florence, Rome, Venice, etc.
These field trips – excursions – are included in the total price.

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Housing – Included

Housing is provided (included) in the University Colleges (campus). Meals are taken at the University canteen (cafeteria) for 4 – 5 euros per meal. Self catering kitchen also provided in the housing facility.

Housing details provided with confirmation documents.

Early registration is advised to reserve housing !

You can arrange own housing if you prefer. Let us know in advance.

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Dates and Fees

• Italian Language Courses
• Includes housing and excursions
• Early registration advised – limited space

* Cultural course cost $100 USD extra per 2 weeks
* Meals not included. Buy at campus cafeteria

* Similar summer dates for 2014

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Requirements

Open to all foreign students. Minimum age is 18.

Early registration advised ! Before May 15th.
Contact CSA after May 30th, space may be available !

Arrival – Day Before Start Date

Arrive at least the day prior start date (June 30th) to check-in (housing).

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Study in San Jose, Costa Rica
Spanish Language & Costa Rican Culture
2 Weeks – $1195 USD / 4 Weeks – $1995 USD

Housing Included – Start Any Monday

The Program

Located in a quiet suburb of San Jose, Costa Rica, the program provides an ideal setting for learning the Spanish language. The program specializes in immersion Spanish programs designed for people whose time for learning to speak and read the language is limited.

Participants come mainly from the United States, Canada and Europe. They include: people looking for a different, productive vacation; executives of corporations; high school and college students; Spanish teachers who are not native speakers; diplomats; doctors and nurses dealing with Spanish speaking patients; retirees who wish to keep active.

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The Location

San José is the capital of Costa Rica and its San José Province is located on the central plateau of the country. Situated at an altitude of about 1170 m (about 3840 ft), it is the nation’s largest city and a commercial, manufacturing, transportation, and cultural center for the surrounding agricultural region, in which coffee, sugarcane, and livestock are raised. Government activities and tourism are also important to the city’seconomic base. San José, which contains a mix of colonial Spanish-style structures and modern architecture, is the site of the University of Costa Rica (1843), which includes the Tropical Studies Organization and the Latin American Demographic Center; the National Library; and the National Archives.

Points of interest include the National Museum, featuring displays of art and natural history materials; a museum with exhibits of religious art and artifacts; an 18th-century cathedral; and the National Theater. Costa Rica is one of the few stable, democratic republics in Latin America, and has the highest standard of living in Central America. San Jose is the capital with almost 1,000,000 population and it boasts a spring-like climate year-around. Rain forests, unspoiled beaches, coral reefs, white water rivers, and volcanoes can be reached within a few hours by car.
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Courses

Intensive Spanish Language: all levels, elementary thru advanced. Four hrs. daily M-F. Small groups of 4-6. The instructors are all native speakers of Spanish, have university degrees and are experienced in teaching. All students may start on any Monday. Arrive on Weekend. Classes are held in the morning and afternoon. All students will be given a placement test upon arrival and placed in the appropriate level.

Beginners Level: For those students who have little or no knowledge of the Spanish language and wish to acquire the basics in order to be able to understand and communicate on a simple level. Students are taught to read and produce simple texts, letters, and to understand short descriptions and texts. Basic daily conversation Spanish.

Intermediate Level: Aimed at students who are already familiar with Spanish and wish to consolidate their basic knowledge and improve spoken and written skills. Enable students to participate in conversations and debates, intervene in discussions relevant to daily life. Students are taught how to understand newspaper and press reports and narrative texts. Enhance comprehension ability.

Advanced Level: For students capable of expressing themselves and understanding standard Spanish. Building on their knowledge, gaining confidence in expression, and reaching higher standards of fluency. Students are taught strategies and communication skills in written and spoken Spanish, enabling them to express themselves in public, understand complicated scripts and elaborate reports.

Superior Level: This is the highest level for students with an advanced level in Spanish, and wish to perfect and specialize their skills. Gives students the capacity to communicate fluently, conduct speeches, and be able to grasp the message implicit in technical debates and programs. Students are taught to recognize hidden messages and connotations in texts to understand contemporary scripts, as well as to write fluent texts, using creative Spanish at the highest standard.

Elementary Spanish 101: Pronounciation and fundamental grammatical structure in the language are introduced in both classroom and laboratory drills. Emphasis is on development of the language skills. Student will learn daily Spanish to satisfy routine travel needs and minimum courtesy requirements, ask questions and give answers on topics familiar to them while using the present indicative with both regular and irregular verbs, the present progressive, the preterit with regular verbs, ser, estar and ir and direct and indirect complementary pronouns. Course activities will include “Conversation”, dicussion of short cultural readings, dramatizations of dialogues, situational role playing, transformation drills, oral and written exams. Class uses a variety of materials, but the main textbook is: Espanol A Lo Vivo, by Wilkins and Larson. Units 1- 5.

Intermediate Spanish 102: Continued emphasis on the development of language skills, supplemented by classroom and laboratory drills. Reading materials of moderate difficulty introduced. Focus is on pronounciation, oral expression, listening, comprehension and reading. Students are introduced to cultural patterns and heritage of Spanish speaking world, especially Costa Rica. Reflexive verbs, pronouns in sequence, the present subjunctive clauses, imperatives, comparatives and both the indefinite and imperfect preterits. Textbook: Espanol A Lo Vivo, by Wilkins and Larson. Units 6 – 10.

Intermediate – Advanced Spanish 201: Continued reading with more emphasis on oral work, vocabulary building, and a review of the basic principles of grammar. Reinforcement of oral communicative skills within a wider context and emphasizing greater grammatical accuracy and fluency. Students learn to communicate with greater ease and confidence about sports, entertainment, social problems, and cultural differences, while using the preterit, imperfect, simple future, simple conditional, the uses of “se”. The perfect and pulperfect preterit, future perfect, the compund conditional and the passive voice. Classroom activities include reading of short literary and cultural excerpts, discussions of current events, dramatizations, role playing, question and answer sessions. Oral and written exams. Textbook: Espanol A Lo Vivo, by Wilkins and Larson. Units 11-15.

Advanced Readings and Conversation 202: Special emphasis on comprehension as well as oral and written expression. Controlled conversation in the language and review of the basic principles of grammar. Discussions, readings, question and answer sessions, drills, and reviews of all grammar. Stresses greater accuracy and fluency in oral expression. Textbook: Espanol A Lo Vivo, by Wilkins and Larson. Units 16-20.

Advanced Composition and Conversation 303: Drill in original composition in the language with attention to style, syntax, idioms, and verb forms. Class dicussions in the language.

Topics in Language and Linguistics 403: Intensive Study of a specialized area of language or lingusitics. Course may be repeated for credit when content of each offering is different.

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Academic Credit

Students earn 3-4 credits per month. Thus, about 1 credit per week. 4 hours of class are taught daily, 20 hours per week.

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Financial Aid

Yes, you can use your financial aid on this program. Please have your Financial Aid office e-mail us a “Consortium Agreement” to complete and sign. CSA does not offer any scholarships or financial aid, we can only assist you in using your home school’s financial aid on this program.

The earlier the better, since it takes time to process. Overall, CSA does not offer any financial aid, we can only assist you in obtaining and using your aid from your home school on these programs.

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Activities

Excursions are available to surrounding areas: Cartago, Cahuita National Park, Selva Verde Rain Forest, National Museum, city of Heredia, Monte de la Cruz, and other nearby sites. Excursions are optional and cost extra.

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Housing

* Housing with host family (homestay) is included in price.

Participants live with carefully selected families. Private room, breakfast and dinner, and laundry service included. Host families are from the Costa Rican middle class, and most have hosted foreign students previously. Homes are usually within walking distance, or a short bus ride to the school. Participants arriving after 8:00 pm will have to spend the first night in a local hotel.

* Housing in a hotel is possible upon request but it is an extra cost. Student may arrange their own housing if it is preferred.

If you prefer to arrange own housing, price will be reduced by $130 USD per week.

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Dates and Fees

Starting Dates: Start Any Monday. All levels
* Prices include housing and meals (2 daily).

* Addtl week = $400 extra per week
* If you prefer to arrange own housing, a “credit” of $130 USD per week will be given.

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Requirements

Programs are open to all adults. High school students, college students teachers, working adults, professionals, and retired persons are all encouraged to apply. Minimum age is 16.

Entry

Valid Passport is required. Tourist card issued upon arrival at the airport. U.S. citizens must have onward/return ticket. For stays longer than 90 days, you must apply for an extension within the first week of visiting. For stays longer than 90 days, visitors must have an AIDS test performed in Costa Rica.

Arrival

Plan on arriving on 1-2 days prior to starting date (on weekend). Airport-pick up service is available. Please inform CSA the flight # and time of arrival into San Jose airport in order to have airport pick-up.

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Country Information

Currency: Colon-CRC
Electricity: 110V AC, 60 Hz
Int’l dialing code: 506
Departure Tax: Yes

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Study in Coronado (beach town)
Spanish Language & Culture
2 Weeks – $1295 USD / 4 Weeks – $2495 USD

* Start any Monday – Housing Included

The Program / Location

Located in the popular beach town – Coronado – just outside San Jose near the southern border of the beautiful Braulio Carrillo National Park. The study center is equipped with 10 well furnished classrooms, a computer lab with free internet access, wifi, a mobile cafeteria, garden, luggage storage room, game room,
cable TV with over 100 channels, local newspapers, resource library, and a tourism service desk.

Classes are taught in small groups, 4 lessons per day – 20 per week (M-F), morning to early afternoon schedules. In addition, fun cultural activities are arranged to help students and teachers get to know each other. Orientation provided the first day. Overall, a fun and educational program. Can start on any Monday !

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Courses – Start Any Monday

Small group courses – 4 lessons per day (M-F), 20 per week. Morning and early afternoon schedules.
All students take a placement test, and are placed in the proper level group course.

Certified instructors provide an “immersion method” in all classes. Emphasis on oral production and strengthening grammar.

Academic credit can be earned. 1 – 2 credits per 2 weeks.

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Activities – Cultural

Fun cultural activities are organized. Announced a few days prior to taking place. Sign up there, and pay any small fee required. Excursions also provided to such places like: Volcano National Park, Carara or Manuel National Park, a coffee plantation and processing plant, Waterfall Gardens, or even a visit to the RainForest. Excursions usually cost about $30 for a 1/2 day tour….plus an entrance fee of $8 – $18 per student. Sign up and pay there if you want to participate (optional).

Also, all students have free access to the nearby club – Los Jaules Club. This is a sport club that offers Pools, Gym, Sauna, Basketball Court, Soccer Court, Restaurants, Bar, and outdoor ranches.

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Housing – Included

Housing is included in the price……..and offers the following choices:

* On Campus Residence: Single or Double rooms (shared apartments – bathrooms and kitchenettes)
– includes telephone, Cable TV, laundry machines, Wi-Fi, bed linens, and garden. Bring own towels.
– Meals prepared by each student or purchased locally

* Housing in a hotel is possible upon request but it is an extra cost. Student may arrange their own housing if it is preferred.

* Host Family: Single or Double rooms, plus 2 meals daily (breakfast/ dinner), bed linens provided.
– Bring own towels. Students buy lunch locally.

* If you prefer to arrange your own housing, please let us know. Local hotels are available.

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Dates and Fees

* Small Group Classes
* 4 lessons per day M-F / 20 per week
* Housing included – Host family includes meals.

* Addtl week = $600 USD per week extra (housing included)

* Airport transfer (pick-up) costs $42 – $55 one way (door to door).
From airport “International Airport – Juan Santamaria”. Let us know in advance.

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Holidays – School Closed

Apr 11, 28, 29 / May 1 / Jul 25 / Aug 2, 15 / Oct 12 / Dec 20, 2013 – Jan 5, 2014

Requirements

Open to all students and adults. Minimum age is 16.

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Universidad Veritas
Spanish Language Courses
Central (Latin) American Studies
4 Wks – $1995 / Qtr – $4795 / Semester – $5895 USD

Activities & Excursions Included

The Program

The University of Veritas is a fully accredited university by the Ministry of Education in Costa Rica. The program offers a total “immersion” concept and stresses academic excellence as well as enabling students to enjoy all that Costa Rica has to offer. Founded in 1975, the university was first a private school, but is now an independent institution of higher education with over 1500 students. English elective courses are also available!

It’s courses and degrees have been transferred to other universities around the world, and overall has an excellent reputation within the Latin American academic community. Foreign students earn college credit upon completing the program and having their transcript sent to their home school. The campus is located 1 kilometer West from the Presidential house in Zapote, San Jose.

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The Location

San José is the capital of Costa Rica and its San José Province is located on the central plateau of the country. Situated at an altitude of about 1170 m (about 3840 ft), it is the nation’s largest city and a commercial, manufacturing, transportation, and cultural center for the surrounding agricultural region, in which coffee, sugarcane, and livestock are raised. Government activities and tourism are also important to the city’s economic base. San José, which contains a mix of colonial Spanish-style structures and modern architecture, is the site of the University of Costa Rica (1843), which includes the Tropical Studies Organization and the Latin American Demographic Center; the National Library; and the National Archives.

Points of interest include the National Museum, featuring displays of art and natural history materials; a museum with exhibits of religious art and artifacts; an 18th-century cathedral; and the National Theater. Costa Rica is one of the few stable, democratic republics in Latin America, and has the highest standard of living in Central America. San Jose is the capital with almost 1,000,000 population and it boasts a spring-like climate year-around. Rain forests, unspoiled beaches, coral reefs, white water rivers, and volcanoes can be reached within a few hours by car.

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Courses

All levels of Spanish grammar, composition, and conversation are offered. Courses in Spanish and English are offered.

4 hours of class offered per day, 20 hours per week, is provided in the monthly intensive program. The 12 week-Quarterly term offers 3 Spanish language courses, and one(1) Spanish Elective course taught in English or Spanish. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels are available, all with a “total immersion” concept. Students take a written and oral placement exam upon arrival, and then are placed in the proper level course. The Spanish language courses consist of 11 different courses in Spanish grammar and conversation (applied linguistics). All levels evaluate oral, listening, reading, and writing assignments.

Students who are enrolled in the 12 week-Quarterly sessions, complement their language courses with one(1) introductory course taught in English, such as Arts and Humanities, History of Latin American Architecture, Costa Rican Cultural Issues, and Photography. Again, these extra courses are taught in English and are included in the program fee. Thus, students take 3 Spanish courses and 1 Elective course. Elective course list available upon arrival check-in. Semester length students take 3 Spanish courses, plus 2 Electives.

Students who are very advanced in their Spanish proficiency can take the one (1) elective course in Spanish. More advanced Cultural Elective courses are taught in Spanish, such as in Literature, Philosophy, Business and Economics, and Environmental studies. A course list will be available upon arrival and check-in.

You must take the placement test first to determine level, and be considered “Advanced” in order to take these other Spanish electives.

Spanish 101 – Basic 1
Spanish 102 – Basic 2
Spanish 100 – Basic Conversation
Spanish 201 – Intermediate 1
Spanish 202 – Intermediate 2
Spanish 240 – Intermediate Conversation
Spanish 301 – Advanced 1
Spanish 302 – Advanced 2
Spanish 340 – Expression Oral y Escrita 1
Spanish 341 – Expression Oral y Escrita 2
Spanish 304 – Business Spanish

English Electives
ARCH 311 – History of Latin American Art & Architecture
HUM 350 – Latin American Art & Culture
ETHN 310 – Selected Topics in Afro-Caribbean Studies
ECON 340 – Intro to International Economics in LA
GEB 335 – Into to International Business
ENV 300 – Environmental Impact and Social Development
ENV 304 – Tropical Ecology
ENV 319 – Tropical Marine Biology
HIS 230 – Contemporary Latin American History
HIS 329 – Costa Rican Economic Development
HIS 323 – Costa Rican Health Care System
POL 250 – Human Rights in Latin America / European History
POL 345 – International Relations in Latin America
POL 356 – International Politics in Middle East

* Semester length students take 3 Spanish courses, plus 2 Electives.
* Spanish and Elective course descriptions available upon request.
* Elective courses only available during the 12 week – Quarterly terms.

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Academic Credit

Students earn 4 – 15 credits for completing courses. Upon completion, transcripts (Certificate) is available from the University of Veritas…..stating the courses taken, number of hours, and grade given. The monthly language courses are 4 hours per day, 20 hours per week. The quarterly term is 3 hours of Spanish and 1 elective course – also 20 hours per week. Course descriptions available upon request. Semester length students take 3 Spanish courses, plus 2 Electives.

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Financial Aid

Yes, you can use your financial aid on this program. Please have your Financial Aid office e-mail us a “Consortium Agreement” to complete and sign. CSA does not offer any scholarships or financial aid, we can only assist you in using your home school’s financial aid on this program.

The earlier the better, since it takes time to process. Overall, CSA does not offer any financial aid, we can only assist you in obtaining and using your aid from your home school on these programs.

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Activities

Extracurricular activities are “included” in program price and may include:

* Free tropical dance lessons weekly.
* Nearby fitness center.
* Soccer team tournaments.
* Conversation Partner program with Costa Rican students.
* Typical Latin American food cooking lessons.
* Museums, Artisans Market, and other excursions cost extra.
* Weekend trips to beaches and mountain areas, such as the National Park

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Housing

Students stay with local host families. The host families are carefully selected and are located within walking distance. $650 USD per month, private room + half-board.

Private room is provided as well as two(2) meals daily. Bed linens are provided, and laundry service is also included weekly. Families are from the middle class and have hosted foreign students previously. CSA will provide you with your family-housing confirmation prior to arriving.

If you prefer to arrange your own housing, that’s fine with CSA. There are student type apartments there, but you need to arrange it there.

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Dates and Fees

Prices include activities and excursions

WINTER QUARTER 2013
Spanish Language & Elective

SPRING SEMESTER 2013
Spanish Language & Electives

SPRING QUARTER 2013
Spanish Language & Elective

WINTER/SPRING 4 WEEKS 2013
Intensive Spanish Courses

SUMMER SESSIONS 2012
Intensive Spanish Courses
Activities and Excursions Included

* Prices include activities and excursions
* Similar dates in 2014
* Summer Break: June 30th – July 7th, 2013

FALL QUARTER 2013
Spanish Language & Elective

FALL SEMESTER 2013
Spanish Language & Electives

FALL/WINTER 4 WEEKS 2013
Intensive Spanish Courses

WINTER QUARTER 2014
Spanish Language & Elective

SPRING SEMESTER 2014
Spanish Language & Electives

WINTER/SPRING – 4 WEEKS 2014
Intensive Spanish Courses

* Prices include activities and excursions
* Similar dates in 2014 / 2015

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Holidays

Easter Break (Holy Week): March 24th – 31st, 2013
Summer Break: June 30th – July 7th, 2013
Christmas – New Years: Dec 16th, 2013 – Jan 5th, 2014

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Requirements

Programs are open to all adults. High school students, college students teachers, working adults, professionals, and retired persons are all encouraged to apply. Minimum age is 18. 17 years of age may apply with parental consent.

Entry

Valid Passport is required. Tourist card issued upon arrival at the airport. U.S. citizens must have onward/return ticket. For stays longer than 90 days, you must apply for an extension within the first week of visiting. For stays longer than 90 days, visitors must have an AIDS test performed in Costa Rica.

Arrival

Plan on arriving on 1-2 days prior to starting date (on weekend). Airport-pick up service is available. You may arrive a few days earlier if desired, but it will cost $20 per day if staying with a host family. Please inform CSA your flight arrival information, so the host family can meet you upon arrival at the airport.

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Country Information

Currency: Colon-CRC
Electricity: 110V AC, 60 Hz
Int’l dialing code: 506
Departure Tax: Yes

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Start Any Monday

The Program

Study Portuguese and Brazilian culture in the beach town of Maceio. Programs are offered year-around, and all levels are available: beginner – advanced. In addition, there are extra classes offered like: Diving, Cooking, and Brazilian Dance.This program is popular among students and working adults from all over the world, for it’s location of Maceio is such a beautiful and safe place for foreign visitors. Airport pick-up (escort) is included. The program is located in Ponta Verde, the most modern section of Maceio. Join us for a memorable experience!

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The Location

Maceio has a warm and sunny climate year-around and many miles of wonderful beaches, washed by the warm clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Maceio is a safe and relaxed location as well as a modern city. Students can visit shopping malls, theaters, restaurants, sport events, disco clubs, as well as the most beautiful and alluring beaches in South America. Besides Praia da Pajucara, its main attraction, with jangadas (small sailing boats) that take visitors to the piscinas naturais (tidal pools), Maceio has the sea and lagoons that are the envy of many tourist driven cities all over the world.

Maceio also has a very friendly, social and cultural life to offer the visitor. Here you will find that there is always something new and exciting to do whether that be to explore the historic sights, or simply enjoy the attractions of living in a modern, vibrant and youthful environment that offers everything to the international visitor.

Besides being on the coast, Maceio also has a broad scope of cultural and environmental attractions. Places like Penedo and Marechal Deodoro (historic colonial cities) have beautiful architectural sites and museums, while Ponto do Peba (banco de camaroes), Murici (Atlantic Forest) and Barra de Santo Antonio (a sea cow reserve) are the favorites for those seeking more environmental sites. The staff in Maceio organizes excursions every 2 weeks to places like: Amazon Forest, Chapada Diamantina, Olinda, Pantanal, Foz do Iguacu, and others.

Maceio was elected the 2002 America’s Capital of Culture by ACC (the Organization of the American Capital of Culture) and therefore a lot of activities such as international meetings related to culture and science, artistic events (music, theater, dance, etc) will begin to take place like never before.

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Courses

All students take a placement test upon arrival to determine level. Students are then placed in the proper level. All levels are offered: beginner, intermediate, advanced. There are 4 classes per day, 50 minutes each, Monday – Friday. Classes are held in the morning and afternoons. Small group of 4 – 8 students per class guarantees student-teacher interaction and involvement. All students receive a transcript (certificate) upon completing the course.

• Intensive Portuguese Language (weekly, monthly)
• All levels: beginner, intermediate, advanced.
• Small group classes of 4 – 8 students per group
• Offered year-around: January – December
• 4 classes of 50 minutes each daily, M-F.
• Extra courses available: Cooking, Brazilian Dance
• Non-beginners can start any Monday.

Levels- (Placement test upon arrival)

• Elementry # 1: Unable to speak the language. No prior language instruction.
• Elementry # 2: Some prior training. Able to speak simple sentences using present tense.
• Intermediate # 1: Able to speak more complex sentences using command form.
• Intermediate # 2: Able to handle predictable situations and beginning to speak in the simple past and future tenses.
• Intermediate # 3: Able to initiate, sustain and close simple conversations using past, present and future tenses.
• Intermediate # 4: Able to participate in conversations and express an opinion.
• Advanced # 1: Able to participate in conversations and discussions. Able to express and partially define an opinion; using “if” clauses.
• Advanced # 2: Able to participate in conversations and discussions. Able to defend and explain an opinion.
• Advanced # 3: Able to converse in the language with ease about a wide range of topics.

NOTE: Non-beginners can start on any Monday.

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Academic Credit

3 – 4 credits for 4 week program. 6 – 8 credits for 2 months (8 weeks). 9 – 10 credits for 3 months (Quarter). All students receive a transcript (certificate) upon completing the course. See “Academic Credit” section of website.

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Financial Aid

Yes…..financial aid can be used for this program. Have your school financial aid office e-mail us a “Consortium Agreement” to complete and return. CSA has no financial aid programs for students. CSA can only assist in helping students use the aid from their “home school” for this program…..through “Consortium Agreements”.

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Activities

• Extra courses in Cooking and Brazilian Dance.
• Excursions to nearby places, including: Amazon Forest, Chapada Diamantina, Olinda, Pantanal, Foz do Iguacu, and others. (optional – cost extra)
• Social gatherings with students at local places.
• Scuba Diving, Snorkeling
• Enjoying the beaches nearby
• Junes Special “Fiestas Juninas” – possible 3 day trip to Campina Grande. The most popular celebration in Northeastern Brazil (music & dance).
• Maceio Fest (November) – Carnival in Maceio (4 day street party)
• Mini-courses in History, Buisiness, Music, etc.

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Housing

Live with a family to experience the day-to-day lifestyle and practive Portuguese with your host family. Our families are carefully selected, ensuring a clean and comfortable home. They have hosted international students before, and are in safe neighborhoods nearby the school. Each student has a single, private bedroom in a good home that is conveniently located close to the school. Double rooms may be reserved for two students who want to stay together. 2 meals a day are served (breakfast and dinner).

Local hotels or Pousadas (small, inexspensive hotels) are available upon request. Prices vary per hotel, location (budget to deluxe).

Participants can also make their own housing arrangements if they prefer. CSA will just need to know where (address) and a phone number of where they are staying.

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Dates and Fees

STARTING DATES: Start any Monday

• All levels offered year-around
• 4 classes per day, 20 hrs per week

Note: Non-beginners may start on any Monday.

Addtl week = $300 USD extra per week.

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Requirements

Minimum age is 18. Passport and Visa required.

Tourist Visas are issued within 24 hours if submitted in person. Contact the Brazilian Embassy or nearest Consulate for details and applications. Brazilian Embassy – Consular Section, 3009 Whitehaven St. NW, Washington DC 20008 Tel # 202-238-2828. http://www.brasilemb.org

Also check the web-links in the “Resources” section of the CSA website for additional information on passports and visas.

CSA will send the confirmations and arrival documents shortly after the balance payment is received by CSA.

Medical and Accidental insurance coverage required. See “Travel Information” section of the Main Menu. Send CSA a copy of insurance card.

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Arrivals

Plan on arriving 1 – 2 days prior to the starting date. If you want a staff person to meet you upon arrival at the Maceio airport, please inform CSA in advance your flight arrival information. This service is included in the program fee. The staff escort person will meet you at the Maceio airport and escort you to your housing and show you where you check-in for the program.

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Fudan University – Shanghai
Chinese Language & Culture Studies
Summer Sessions: July / August
4 Weeks – $1195 USD / 6 Weeks – $1595 USD

The Program

Fudan University was founded in 1905, and named after a Confucian classic “Shang Shu” written about two thousand years ago. Over the past 80 years, Fudan University has grown into a comprehensive university consisting of 5 branches of learning: the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, technological sciences, and management studies. Fudan has 8 schools, 29 departments, 23 research institutes, and 9 inter department centers. Over 11,000 students attend, and is staffed by more than 2500 teachers. Undergraduate and graduate degrees are awarded.

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The Location

Shanghai has a population of 13 million people and is one of China’s largest cities, as well as one of China’s three municipalities. Shanghai is a flourishing city with rich cultural resources and is an important place to witness the contemporary and changing life of Chinese people. Shanghai is China’s largest industrial city as well as the financial, informational, and cultural center of the country. Shanghai is also an important port city, and has the second largest airport in China with over 40 international and domestic air lines. Shanghai is set to become once again the “Wall Street” of the east, as it continues its amazing growth within a “new” China. It’s thriving metropolis continues to attract students from all over the world to experience its vitality in helping to change the face of China.

Shanghai has a subtropical maritime climate, four distinct seasons and moderate rainfall. It is warm and rainy in spring, hot and humid during the summer, cool and less rainy in autumn, and cold and dry in winter.

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Courses

NOTE: All courses are offered at the 100 – 400 university levels, and taught by qualified faculty. Students take placement exam to determine level.

Learn Mandarin Chinese language: all levels – elementary to advanced: 8 levels. Chinese courses include: Reading and Writing, Listening and Speaking, Composition, Introduction to Modern Chinese.

Reading and Writing: 10 hr/w, from level 1-3. This course concentrates on study for Chinese pinyin, basic sentence patterns and Chinese characters, in order to help acquire a knowledge of Chinese pinyin, basic grammar, and to master the skill of writing Chinese characters, short essays, and to read Chinese.

Listening and Speaking: 9 hr/w, from level 1-3. This course focuses on the Chinese pinyin, simple daily conversation to help students improve skills in speaking and listening. Extensive drills.

Intensive Reading: 8 hr/w, from level 4-8. Students consolidate the grammar and vocabulary from the first 3 textbooks, building up vocabulary, discriminate the meaning and usage of words and expressions, continue to study sentence patterns and grammar, and intensify the training in Chinese reading.

Extensive reading: 2 hr/w, from level 4-8. Intensive training of students in reading, expanding scope of readings, speed, increase vocabulary.

Listening: 4 hr/w, from level 4-6. Establish correct listening habits, master techniques and methods, expand areas of knowledge, build vocabulary, improve listening comprehension through intensive practicing of sentences, paragraphs, conversations, and essays.

Spoken Chinese: 4 hr/w, from level 4-8. Helps students master the techniques of spoken Chinese in a variety of situations. Advance training in colloquial expression.

News Listening and Newspaper Reading: 4 hr/w, from level 7-8. Help students acquire significant proficiency in Chinese newspaper reading and news listening.

Composition: 2 hr/w, from level 4-8. This course concentrates on the study of practical Chinese writing and narration, in order to improve student’s ability of expression in writing.

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Academic Credit

4 hours of class are taught daily. 20 hours per week. Summer Courses: 4 – 8 credits. Upon completing the program, the student will receive (upon request) an official transcript (Certificate) from the University in China.

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Financial Aid

Yes, you can use your financial aid on this program. Please have your Financial Aid office e-mail us a “Consortium Agreement” to complete and sign. CSA does not offer any scholarships or financial aid, we can only assist you in using your home school’s financial aid on this program.

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Activities

Staff there may organize visits to: Shanghai sites, Suzhou, Wuxi, Hangzhou, Guilin, Nanjing, Yangzhou, Xian, as well as to Beijing. It often depends on if there is enough interest among the students. It is not guaranteed that any trips will be provided, for it all depends on the staff schedule there. Students often group up and go on local field trips and excursions themselves for it is so easy to do. But if there are any organized trips, participation is optional, and cost extra (paid directly there).

Extra activities may also include: Chinese folk music, Beijing Opera, theatre, acrobatics, painting and calligraphy, and Chinese cooking. These activities are mostly conducted during the summer sessions.

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Housing

Housing is available in a campus residence (dormitory) or nearby guest house. Double rooms with private bath,TV, telephone, laundry, heater and air conditioner. Access to internet is available. Cost ranges from 70 RMB for a double per week, and 100 RMB for a single room per week. Can add the housing cost together with your program for convenience if you prefer. Single rooms can also be requested upon check-in. Meals are purchased separately in campus restaurant (cafeteria) for approx. $50 USD per week. On campus housing is limited, so please register as early as possible. Can also be arranged directly there upon check-in, but space will be more limited. Housing is paid for directly there upon check-in. Major credit cards may be accepted (Visa/MC/AMEX).

Off campus housing is also available in student type “Guest Houses” and best arranged upon arrival so you see the Guest House facility first before paying for it. May need to stay in hotel nearby for 1 – 2 nights while you confirm your housing. Arranged by student.

If you prefer to stay in a hotel for the first 1 – 2 days of arrival, before moving into your student housing, we suggest one of the following hotels nearby Fudan campus:

• Hanting Express Inn – Fudan University: www.boo.com
• Crowne Plaza Hotel – Shanghai Fudan: www.ichotelsgroup.com

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Dates and Fees

SUMMER SESSIONS 2013

* July Course: July 6th – August 2nd, 2013

* August Course: August 3rd – 30th, 2013

* Must start course at beginning dates….either July 6th or August 3rd.

* Similar summer dates in 2014

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Requirements

Program open to all students and adults 18 years of age and older. Passport and Visa required for entering China. Confirmation of enrollment is required for student Visa. CSA will provide JW202 documents (letter of admission) to each applicant, so they can apply for a Visa. Early registration is advised, so you can receive the JW202 documents in time to apply for a Visa at the nearest Chinese Consulate.

Overall, you may want to consider obtaining the following vaccinations prior to entering China: Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Tetanus (DTP), polio booster, and flu shot. Ask your doctor or medical clinic. Also, please review the “Health related” web-links in the “Resources” section of the CSA website.

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Shanghai Int’l Studies University
Intensive Chinese Language & Culture
4 Weeks – $1195 USD / Semester – $3895 USD
      Open To All Levels

The Program / Location

Campus location is close to the commercial center of Shanghai. Easy to get to by local transportation.
It is a modern University with advanced facilities for studying and living on campus. Since the 1970′s, foreign students have been attending programs here and currently now offer over 23 Master Degrees and 10 doctoral programs. Over 2000 foreign students study here every year, from over 60 countries.

Chinese language and culture programs are offered year-around. Summer, Winter, Semester and Academic Year terms are offered. Semester and Academic Year intensive courses are offered for 36 hrs per week.
Summer courses are 20 hrs per week. Transcript – certificate is issued by the school to each student who completes their courses.

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Courses – Semester / Summer / Winter

SEMESTER: Fall / Spring / Academic Year

Intensive Chinese Language – 36 hours per week of courses. Three levels: beginning, elementary, and intermediate. Placement test given upon arrival check-in. Early registration is advised. Apply by Dec 20th for Spring Semester, and by June 20th for the Fall Semester or Academic Year.
Minimum age is 18.

Comprehensive Chinese (grammar, conversation, Chinese characters, listening comprehension and reading. HSK intensive training courses. Program is for international students who want to improve their Chinese proficiency in a short period of time. After completing one academic year (2 semesters), the student’s proficiency is expected to meet the requirements of entering an undergraduate program in China, and reach the HSK grade 6. Transcript (certificate) issued by the University.

There is also a 2 – 3 week session in January. 20 hrs per week. Minimum age is 16. All levels.

SUMMER: Chinese Language & Culture

Summer courses are 20 hours per week of courses, M-F. Chinese language courses are taught in the morning, and Cultural courses are offered in the afternoons. Placement test given upon arrival check-in, as well as actual class registration. Minimum age is only 16 for the summer sessions. Local excursions are offered once a week to various scenic and cultural sights, and weekend tours are available for a small fee (optional). Chinese language courses include – listening comprehension, conversation and reading. Cultural Elective Courses may include – characters, history, economics, calligraphy, traditional painting, and Chinese Wushu.

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Academic Credit

Intensive program is 36 hrs of courses per week, M-F (over 7 hrs per day). Students usually earn 17 – 20 Semester credits per Semester. Summer sessions are 20 hrs per week, M-F (4 hrs per day). Summer students usually earn 3 – 4 credits per month (4 wks). Winter sessions is 20 hrs per week. Official transcript issued by the University there in Shanghai.

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Housing – 4 Choices

CAMPUS GUESTHOUSE – Modern campus residence hall fully equipped. Each room has central air-conditioning (and heating), private bathroom, telephone, TV, internet access, single or double. Shared kitchen, and laundry room, on each floor. Cafeteria, grocery store, swimming pool, fitness room, games room, and ATM bank machines are located within the building. Prices are close estimates in U.S. dollars:
Semester cost – $13 USD per day for double, and a single room is $21 USD day estimate. Pay there.
Summer and Winter cost – $15 USD day for double, and $23 USD per day for single.

CAMPUS HOTEL – Modern building only 5 minutes walk to campus. Single or double rooms. Fully equipped student type hotel, including a cafeteria, grocery and beauty parlor. Each room has private bathroom, a telephone, TV, AC, and internet access. Prices are close estimates in U.S. dollars – pay there:
Semester cost – $11 USD per day for double, and a single room is $23 USD per day. Same for Summer.

FOREIGN EXPERTS RESIDENCE – Modern, multi-story building, about 10 minutes walk to campus. Single and double rooms, with similar amenities as the Hotel. Private bathroom in each room, as well as TV, telephone, AC, and internet access. Prices are close estimates in U.S. dollars – pay there:
Double room is $9 USD, and a single is $17 USD. Same price for Semester and Summer.

ARRANGE OWN HOUSING – You can arrange your own housing if you prefer.

Note: No host family housing available for this program.

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Dates and Fees

SUMMER TERMS 2013

* Weekly / Monthly Sessions
* 4 hrs per day, 20 hrs per week
* Excursions and activities offered
* Early registration advised

* Can attend both the 4 and 3 week session to total 7 wks
* Similar summer dates in 2014

FALL SEMESTER 2013 – INTENSIVE
* 36 hrs per week – Chinese Language

SPRING SEMESTER 2014 – INTENSIVE
* 36 hrs per week – Chinese Language

ACADEMIC YEAR 2013 / 2014 – INTENSIVE
* 36 hrs per week – Chinese Language

WINTER SESSION 2014 – 2 or 3 Weeks
* 20 hrs per week – Chinese Language

FALL SEMESTER 2014 – INTENSIVE
* 36 hrs per week – Chinese Language

* Similar dates in 2014 – 2015

Requirements

Intensive Semester / Academic Year – minimum age is 18.
Summer Session – minimum age is 16.
Winter 2 – 3 Weeks – minimum age is 16.

Register early, for a visa is required to enter China.

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Beijing Language & Culture University
Chinese Language & Culture Courses
4 Weeks – $1195 USD / Quarter – $1995 USD

The Program

The Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) was founded in 1962. It was first called the Preparatory School for Foreign Students. It is the only university whose main function is to teach Chinese language and culture to foreign students. Over the last 30 years, more than 20,000 foreign students have graduated from BLCU. Every year, about 3000 students from many countries, and more than 1000 Chinese students study here.

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The Location

Beijing, also known as Peking, city and capital of China, encircled by Hebei Province, located in the northern part of the country, on the northern edge of the Huabei Pingyuan (North China Plain), approximately 110 km (approximately 70 mi) northwest of the Bo Hai gulf. Beijing, the second largest city in China after Shanghai, is the cultural, political, and intellectual center of the country, as well as a major industrial and commercial metropolis. Initially settled more than 2000 years ago, it has been the capital of China for most of the last 700 years. The climate is seasonal, with hot summers and cold winters. Temperatures can climb higher than 38° C (higher than 100° F) in July and drop lower than -15° C (lower than 5° F) in January.

Beijing, the capital of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), is not only the political and administrative center of China, but it is also China’s greatest repository of monuments and treasures from the imperial era. The home of over 9.5 million people, the city extends over 6,500 square miles and 10 districts. With a history of 3,000 years, Beijing is extremely rich in historical sites and cultural relics.

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Courses

Chinese language: all levels – Elementary through advanced. Six levels.All students will be given a placement test to determine ability and proper placement.

20 hours of class per week.

Besides the semester terms, BLCU offers short-term programs (4 – 12 wks). Additional information is provided upon registration.

Six Levels: A-F

Level A: is for absolute beginners. Course includes study of Chinese pinyin, basic sentence patterns, Chinese characters, and basic grammar.

Level B: is for students who have some phonetic training, know about 800 Chinese words, and can engage in simple, daily conversation. Course includes reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Focuses on Chinese pinyin, daily conversation, improving listening skills, reading skills, and writing exercises.

Level C: is for students who know about 1500 Chinese words and basic sentence patterns, as well as able to engage in daily conversation. This course is more extensive in building skills: listening, writing, reading, and speaking enhancement. Build vocabulary, continue to study sentence patterns and grammar, intensify reading exercises, and discriminate the meaning and usage of words.

Level D: is for students who know at least 2500 Chinese words, and have a systematic knowledge of Chinese grammar, as well as able to converse in daily conversation at a higher level than Level C. Emphasis is put on building listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills. Extensive drills are also used.

Level E: is for students who know about 3500 Chinese words, and can engage in more complicated discussions, as well as give short speeches.

Level F: is for students with a vocabulary larger than 4000 Chinese words and can express sophisticated ideas in daily conversation.

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Academic Credit

4 hours of class are taught daily. 20 hours per week. Thus, students usually earn 12 – 16 semester credits for each semester completed. 10 – 13 Quarter credits. Summer Courses: 4 – 8 credits. Upon completing the program, the student will receive (upon request) an official transcript (Certificate) from the University in China.

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Financial Aid

Yes, you can use your financial aid on this study abroad program. Please have your Financial Aid office e-mail us a “Consortium Agreement” to complete and sign. CSA does not offer any scholarships or financial aid, we can only assist you in using your home school’s financial aid on this program.

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Activities

BLCU staff assist students in arranging travel plans for other parts of China, such as nearby cities of Datong, Chengde, Tianjin and Beidaihe. Local tours of sights in Beijing are conducted, such as visiting the Great Wall and the once Forbidden City.

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Housing

Housing is available in a campus residence (dormitory) or nearby guest house. Double rooms with private bath, TV, telephone, laundry, heater and air conditioner. Access to internet is available. Cost ranges from 38 – 75 RMB ($6 – $12 USD) per day for a double room. Single rooms can be requested and cost from 92 – 150 RMB ($15 – $23 USD) per day. Meals are purchased at campus cafeteria (restaurant) for approx. $50 USD per week. On campus housing is limited, so please register as early as possible. Can be arranged directly there upon check-in, but space will be more limited. Housing is paid for directly there upon check-in. Major credit cards may be accepted (Visa/MC/AMEX).

Off campus housing is also available in student type “Guest Houses” and best arranged upon arrival so you see the Guest House facility first before paying for it. May need to stay in hotel nearby for 1 – 2 nights while you confirm your housing. Arranged by student.

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Dates and Fees

WINTER SESSION 2012

SPRING SEMESTER 2013

SPRING QUARTER 2013

SUMMER SESSIONS 2013
Chinese Language & Culture – 20 hrs per week

INTENSIVE SUMMER: 30 hours per week

Note: Early registration advised

Similar summer dates in 2014

FALL SEMESTER 2013

FALL QUARTER 2013

ACADEMIC YEAR 2013 / 2014

WINTER SESSION 2013

SPRING SEMESTER 2014

* Similar dates in 2014 / 2015

* Early registration advised. Visa required

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Requirements

Program open to all students and adults 18 years of age and older. Passport and Visa required for entry into China. CSA will send the JW202 (letter of admission) with confirmation documents. Early registration is advised, so you have time to obtain a Visa.

Students staying 3 months or longer in China may be required to take a medical exam and aids test in China. Medical tests done prior to arrival into China will not be accepted. The test needs to be done in China. Each student is also required to pay the small fee for the medical exam cost directly there. Short term students are usually not subject to these tests.

Also, upon applying for a Visa, students attending for 3 months or longer may need to show that they are in good health by providing a completed health report form from the Chinese Consulate. Again, short term students of less than 3 months usually do not need to provide this. Ask the Chinese Consulate for details and to obtain forms.

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