Fudan University (Shanghai)
Chinese (Mandarin) Language Studies
$1395 – 4 weeks / $2195 – Semester
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 – $90 per week for double. Single rooms can be requested upon check-in and cost from $90 – $115 per week. Meals are purchased in campus restaurant for approx. $45 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
NOTE: If you book the hotel on CSA website, you might get a better rate:www.csa-travel.com
Dates and Fees
SUMMER SESSIONS 2010
| 4 weeks | July 12th – August 6th, 2010 | $1395 |
| 7 weeks | July 12th – August 31st, 2010 | $1795 |
| 3 weeks | August 7th – 31st, 2010 | $1195 |
Similar dates in the year 2011
FALL SEMESTER 2010
| September 1st, 2010 – January 14th, 2011 | $2195 |
ACADEMIC YEAR 2010 – 2011
| September 1st, 2010 – July 2nd, 2011 | $3995 |
SPRING SEMESTER 2011
| February 7th – July 2nd, 2011 | $2195 |
Fee Includes: tuition, registration, confirmation, visa documents, access to campus facilities.
Excursions are not included, and are optional if provided. Medical exam for Academic Year students not included.
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.
Those students staying 4 months or longer, may be required to take a medical exam and aids test in China. This is a routine check on all foreigners staying longer in China. Test will cost a small fee, paid by each student directly there. Any tests taken prior to arrival into China will not be accepted by local authorities. Test must be conducted there in China. Short term summer students are not usually subject to this requirement.
Prior to applying for a Visa, students staying for a Semester or Academic Year may be asked by the Chinese Consulate to complete a “Health Exam” form. This is part of the Visa application requirements for longer term students. Short term summer students usually do not require a medical exam prior to arrival, nor subject to any tests while in China. But keep in mind that the local health authorities in China can change this at anytime.
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.
Visa Assistance
This may help you in receiving your visa quicker. CSA will send you the “Letter of Admission” needed for your VISA application.
Zierer Visa Service
http://www.zvs.com
1-800-843-9151
1-866-788-1100
Use express mail when using these visa services.
Embassy of China
http://www.china-embassy.org
For additional links, visit the Resources section of this site.
Registration and Information
Register online. CSA Enrollment Deposit Fee required to be registered and receive program documents. Can pay online by credit card. CSA also accepts personal checks, cashier checks, money orders, wire transfer, or direct deposit. Please review the “How To Register” section for details. We will send an e-mail confirmation receipt and additional information shortly after receiving your online registration form. Program contact details and further instructions are also sent after receiving the Enrollment Deposit Fee. Thank you.
