Intensive Chinese Language and Culture in China

The Language and Culture in China program will not be offered during the Summer of 2007. We do anticipate the program to run in the Summer of 2008.

Academic Program
Dates TBA
Located in Northeast China, Harbin is a political, cultural and economic center and home to more than 20 universities and colleges. It is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in China, and Asia; due to its colonial past - Russians, Germans, British and Japanese cultures still have a great impact on the city's daily life. Harbin is one of only a few Chinese cities where people speak standard or near standard Putonghua (common language or Mandarin). Students will have an intimate language environment in Harbin, which will provide a priceless glimpse into Chinese culture and allow ample opportunity to improve their Chinese comprehension and conversation skills.

Course Selection
Students register for one of the following groups of courses, with a maximum enrollment of five students per section. Five 120-minute classes will meet for a total of four weeks. Placement in Intermediate and advanced courses will be determined by oral exam.

Northeast Forestry University, Harbin
All academic and housing facilities are located at the Northeast Forestry University in Harbin.

Program Director
Drew University Professor Bai Di, coordinator of the Chinese program, will direct the 2006 Summer in Harbin Program. She was born and grew up in Harbin, the city she thinks is the best place in China to learn to speak the standard Chinese. Bai Di has the experience of accompanying students to China and served as the program's director last year as well as the co-director for China DIS 2004 and 2006.

Program Cost
The fee for the 2006 Summer in Harbin program is $3,650. This fee includes:

• Tuition
• Orientation and placement exam
• Single University dorm room and board
• Cultural activities (including an excursion to Beijing)

Students taking summer courses will be charged a $25 summer registration fee. International airfare is not included in the cost of the program.

Eligibility
All undergraduate students are eligible, provided that they are in good academic and disciplinary standing. Students from other universities are welcome to apply.

Important Dates and Deadlines

• February 15, 2006 - Information Meeting, BC 120 at 4 pm
• February 28, 2006 - Final Application Due. Go to http://depts.drew.edu/offcamp/. Click on "My Applications" to apply.
• March 8, 2006 - Applicants notified of status
• March 31, 2006 - Deposit due
• TBA, March, 2006 - Orientation Meeting

For Additional Information on the China program, contact:

Professor Bai Di
Chinese Department
Drew University
dbai@drew.edu
973-408-3427