China Study Program - MCC Students - Return to China

Winter Program TCBUU Visitor from China January 14-February 16, 2012

An Innovative Program that Enables Student Interaction, Skill Building and Perspectives on a Global World Through Individual Research Projects

Under-graduate research and Experiential Learning

Short-term 3 Weeks in China - Focus on History and Culture of China

Led by Richard Effland and Shereen Lerner

ASB102 and GLO198AA

Long-term 5 Weeks in China - Focus on History and Culture of China,

Education, Art and Digital Design, Dance and Music

(and one other disciplines to be determined.)

Coordinator is Richard Effland

ASB298 or other equivalent for an independent study in another area

MAY 15, 2012 DEPARTURE

Hosted by: SIAS International University (Henan Province) - Teachers College of Beijing Union University (Beijing)

Explore China's Most Densely Populated Province that is the center of the Middle Kingdom from the Shang Dynasty - Explore the long term Imperial Capital Xi'an and the Terra Cotta Soldiers of the First Emperor - China's Political Center Beijing visiting the Forbidden City and Great Wall

Faculty: Richard Effland (Anthropology)

Shereen Lerner (Anthropology)

If you have an interest in going on the China 2012 Study Abroad, please contact China Study Abroad Coordinator - Richard Effland (reffland@mesacc.edu)

Approximate Cost: $3,600* (Three-week Program)

Approximate Cost: $4,400* (Five-week Program)

What You Will Gain
  • Greater global awareness
  • Experience with research
  • Knowledge of Chinese culture
  • Global Citizenship Certificate (based on qualifications)
  • Insights in economic and social changes taking place in China
  • Reflection on your own values in contrast to those of another culture
  • Ability to build your resume
  • Understanding of ethical responsibilities in a global world
  • Friendships
  • Memories

Learn about the Academic Certificate of Global Citizenship

This is a program that is an exchange taking students to China and bringing students from China

The program has a much broader context than just an exchange taking students to China. It is a program that has mutual benefits with our partners in China and has been and is a dynamically evolving program. It involves a number of diverse elements that help people in China and the United States better understand each other.

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