China Studies Program
Come explore the vast, geographically diverse land of China, home to one-fifth of the world’s population! Students experience firsthand the daily realities of this powerful country by living at Xiamen University, also spending time in Hong Kong, Xi’an, Shanghai, Beijing, and an area of rural China. The program includes Chinese language study, courses in Chinese history, contemporary society, and intercultural communication. Students also choose to concentrate in either Business or China Studies.
Opportunities like weekly English language tutoring sessions help CSP students develop relationships with the students of Xiamen University and residents of Xiamen.
Explore course offerings.
Goals and Objectives
The object of the China Studies Program is to help students to gain an appreciation for Chinese people and culture, to understand current political, economic, theological, social, and religious circumstances, and to develop a Christ-centered world view of China.
Requirements
Students must have completed two full years of college and have at least a 2.75 GPA to qualify for the program. Will consider second semester sophomores. Students are required to attend all Messiah-run pre-departure orientation sessions the semester before studying abroad as well as half-day reentry retreat upon returning to campus the following semester.
Credits
The sixteen credits earned may meet some general education or major requirements. Courses taken will appear on Messiah transcripts with letter grades. Please refer to the grade conversion chart . Students will choose from two concentrations:
CHINESE STUDIES
Core
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BUSINESS CONCENTRATION
Core |
Chinese I (3)
Chinese History (3)
Contemporary Society: Public Policy and Economic Development (3)
Intercultural Communication (3) |
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Chinese I (2)
Chinese History (3)
Contemporary Society: Public Policy and Economic Development (3)
Intercultural Communication (3) |
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Electives |
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Business Courses |
Chinese II (3)
Eastern Philosophy and Religion (3)
Chinese Painting (1)
Tai Chi (1)
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International Business in China (3)
Business Internship (3)
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Students will meet their third language/cross-cultural requirement by participating in this program. Students will not earn 3 credits, rather the requirement will be waived.
Costs: 2013 - 2014 $19,355 plus $300 deposit
Fee covers tuition, housing, meals, *round-trip airfare (from Los Angeles), educational excursions, pre-departure, and re-entry orientation. Note: additional fees students may encounter include (but are not limited to) local transportation, visas, passports, immunizations, and course fees.
For comparison, a typical semester in Grantham for 2013-2014 is $19,655.
Note: *Once flights are booked, students are responsible for the cost of the flight if they cannot participate for any reason, including visa issues. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the jumping off point in the United States.
Costs: 2014-2015 – Messiah College is currently reviewing its parameters and pricing structure for study abroad programs. Costs for 2014-2015 will be available in November 2013 and will be posted on this website as soon as they become available.
Application Deadlines
A $50 application fee must accompany your application.
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| Fall 2014 Semester: |
Deadlines will be posted in November 2013 |
| Spring 2014 Semester: |
October 1 /May 1* |
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* Indicates early application deadline |
Course Equivalencies
The Registrar’s Office has determined that the following courses taken at the China Studies Program will fulfill General Education requirements:
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General Education
Requirement Met |
| Contemporary Society: Public Policy and Economic Development |
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Non-Western |
| Chinese I (3 credit) and Chinese II (must take the six-credits to fulfill two language courses) |
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6 credits of language |
| Chinese History |
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Non-Western |
| Eastern Philosophy and Religion |
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Religion |
| Physical Education (Tai Chi) |
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P.E. Activity |
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Cross-Cultural Waiver |
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“I learned much about Asian cultures in general, and the Chinese culture in particular. I believe that this knowledge is essential for a person like me who wants to work in international relations.“
--Samuel Pirondi
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