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.
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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.
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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Costs: 2009 - 2010
Messiah College Tuition, plusMessiah room and full meal plan fees.
Includes round-trip, international airfare; students are responsible for their own transportation to and from Los Angeles.
Application Deadlines
| A $50 application fee must accompany your application. |
| Fall Semester: |
April 1 / February 1* |
| Spring Semester: |
October 1 /May 1* |
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* Indicates early application deadline |
China Studies Program On-line Application
Application Checklist
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 |
| Participation in the program |
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Cross-Cultural Waiver |
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