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The OSU Office of International Affairs (OIA) enables students to experience East Asia while earning graded, academic credit. A number of opportunities are available, including both unique programs taught by OSU faculty and academic exchange programs with overseas universities.

ART AND CULTURE IN CHINA
Program: Art and Culture in China
Dates: Summer 2008
Location: Shanghai and Beijing
Cost: OSU tuition plus a Study Abroad Program Fee (fee to be announced)

The Program
Art and Culture in China is an innovative and intensive four-week program that introduces students to issues of the arts and culture in China. The primary objective of this program is to give a small group of students (20-25) the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in Chinese daily life and culture while also earning credit for courses in art history (including a GEC class), film studies, and independent study projects arranged through other OSU programs. In addition, students are introduced to Chinese history, society, and language. Field trips to museums, film studios, artists’ studios, and places of cultural and historical importance are an integral part of the program. Students of ALL majors are welcome to apply. The diversity of students from various disciplines as well as students from other campuses is an important aspect of this program.

The Locations
As the largest city, and cultural and economic center of China, Shanghai provides an ideal setting for the study of history and development of Chinese art and culture. Beijing, as the capital, is the political and administrative center of the country, as well as China’s greatest repository of monuments and treasures from the imperial era.

Field Trips and Activities
Field trips and excursions to places of historical and cultural interest are an integral component of the program. In Shanghai, we will visit museums, art galleries, Shanghai Film Studio, artists’ studios, Buddhist temples, the old city, and other historical sites. In Beijing, we will visit the Forbidden City, Palace Museum, Great Wall, Imperial Tombs of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Beijing Academy of Film, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace, and other cultural and historical sites, and see a Peking opera at the traditional theater. We will make two 2-day group trips to Hangzhou and Suzhou, two of the most beautiful historical cities in China, where we will also visit Buddhist temples, gardens, architectural monuments, and museums, and participate in a Chinese tea ceremony.

Resident Director
Professor Julia F. Andrews from the History of Art Department will serve as the OSU Resident Director. Professor Kuiyi Shen from University of California San Diego will serve as Co-Director.

Courses and Credit
All classes are taught in English. Prior knowledge of Chinese language is not required. All students are required to take 15 credit hours. Students have the option of earning an additional five credit hours of independent study credit through their home department. Students should meet with Professor Andrews before leaving for China to discuss independent study options.

Students who successfully complete course requirements will receive credit for:
History of Art 576 History of Chinese Art (5 hrs.) GEC
History of Art 679 Modern Chinese Art (5 hrs.)
History of Art 690.02 Art & Film in Chinese Culture (5 hrs.)
History of Art 693 (Optional) Independent Study

Eligibility
The program is open to currently enrolled undergraduates who have achieved sophomore standing and graduate students of all majors. Acceptance to the program will be determined on the basis of academic record, statement of purpose, letter of recommendation, personal interview, and demonstrated interest in participating in an
intensive, cultural immersion experience.

Accommodations
Student accommodations will be in hotels (double rooms) in Shanghai, and hotels and/or dormitories in Beijing. Breakfasts and dinners are included. Students are responsible for their own lunches.

Program Costs
The estimated cost of the Summer 2007 program is OSU tuition plus $2,150. The program fee includes international round-trip airfare, visa processing fee, hotel and/or dormitory accommodation (double rooms), two meals per day (breakfast and dinner), field trips and excursions, and supplemental health insurance. The program fee does not include pre-departure expenses such as passport, immunizations, textbooks, or personal expenses in country.

Funding Opportunities for Study Abroad
To learn more about funding resources available to OSU students, and eligibility requirements, log on to the Study Abroad section of the Office of International Affairs (OIA) website.

Financial Aid
If you are an eligible student and are paying fees at Ohio State for at least half-time enrollment in an officially recognized Ohio State study abroad program, you will be able to receive most forms of federal, state, and university-controlled financial aid. For further information, please visit the Office of Student Financial Aid, 340 Lincoln Tower, call 614-292-0300, or visit their website at http://sfa.osu.edu/ New and renewal financial aid applicants are encouraged to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) electronically at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ by the March 1 priority deadline. Once you are accepted to participate in an Ohio State study abroad program, you are encouraged to schedule an appointment with a Financial Aid Counselor at 340 Lincoln Tower at least one full quarter before you depart.

Insurance
All students participating on OSU study abroad programs will receive supplementary medical insurance through HTH Worldwide Services. Students are required to maintain their regular insurance coverage while participating on OSU study abroad programs. Following University procedure, you will automatically be assessed a fee each quarter for OSU Student Health Insurance unless exemption is requested.

Pre-Departure Orientation
All students will be required to participate in pre-departure orientations, both on-campus and upon arrival in Shanghai. These sessions offer important information on travel arrangements, passports, health, academic expectations, and cultural background. The dates and locations of orientation meetings will be announced.

Application Information
Applicants must submit the OIA Study Abroad Application. An application fee of $100 (personal check or money order made payable to The Ohio State University) is due with your application. The application fee will be refunded only if you are not accepted or submit a written request to withdraw your application prior to the application deadline. To obtain an application, please see the advisor-on-call in the OIA reception area, or download an application from the Study Abroad section of the Office of International Affairs (OIA) website.

Application Deadline
TBD

Program Coordinators:
Jeff McKibben
Office of International Affairs
614-292-6101
E-mail: mckibben.1@osu.edu

Julia F. Andrews
Department of History of Art
E-mail: andrews.2@osu.edu

MINORITY CULTURES ON THE SOUTHWEST FRONTIERS
Program: Minority Cultures on the Southwest Frontiers
Dates: Summer 2008
Location: People’s Republic of China
Cost: OSU spring quarter tuition plus study abroad program fee (fee to be announced)

The Program
This program focuses on the folklore of select ethnic minority groups of southwest China, in Yunnan and Guizhou provinces. Emphasis will be on gaining perspective on cultural processes in terms of oral performance, folk dance, material culture, and tradition-oriented conceptual art. The program will introduce students to a variety of contexts in which to understand and appreciate important aspects of ethnic minority oral and material cultures in a changing world. All instruction is in English.

The Locations
The program will start in Beijing where students will visit historic landmarks (Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Ming Tombs, Great Wall), sections of the modern city, and Central Nationalities University to meet with students and faculty. The group then departs for Guiyang to visit communities of the Miao and Dong nationalities. The
program continues in Yunnan province, starting in the multi-ethnic capital Kunming, followed by Chuxiong, capital of the Chuxiong Yi nationality region, including a visit to the Solar Calendar Park. The group then travels to the ancient city of Dali to visit Bai nationality villages, Erhai Lake, and Lijiang, famous for its ancient music orchestras,
“ancient city” of wooden buildings and the unique dongba writing. The group will also visit a Tibetan community and monastery in Shangri-la County, a few hours into the mountains past Lijiang, and the unique “Kingdom of Women” at beautiful Lake Lugu on the border of Sichuan province. The group will spend a day in Shanghai before returning to the U.S.

Resident Director
Mark Bender, Assistant Professor in the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures, will serve as the Resident Director.

Eligibility
The program is open to currently enrolled students of all majors who have successfully completed a minimum of two full-time quarters of enrollment at OSU at the time of application, and have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or above. Students accepted to the program are required to successfully complete EALL 294 during Spring Quarter as a condition for participation in this study abroad program, or have completed an acceptable prerequisite such as EALL 131, Chinese 232, or EALL 677, with permission of the instructor. Acceptance to the program will be determined on the basis of academic record, statement of purpose, and personal interview.

Courses and Credit
Students will receive 5 hours of credit for EALL 294 completed during Spring Quarter, and 8 additional hours of EALL 697 upon successful completion of the requirements for the in-country program.

Accommodations
Participants should expect to reside in moderately furnished hotel rooms (double or triple-occupancy) in Beijing, Dali, Lijiang, Zhongdian, Lugu, Guilin, and Shanghai. Although accommodations (including bathrooms) are basically Western in style, some features may seem foreign to some participants, especially in Lugu where the accommodations may be spartan.

Program Costs
The cost of the program is Spring Quarter tuition plus a Study Abroad Program Fee (fee to be announced), which includes international round-trip airfare, visa processing fee, hotel accommodation, some meals, in-country transportation, English-speaking guides, admission fees, and supplemental health insurance. Program cost does not include some meals, or personal expenses (est. $500). The Study Abroad Program Fee is due at the
beginning of Spring Quarter.

Pre-Departure Orientation
All students will be required to participate in pre-departure orientations, both on-campus and upon arrival in Beijing. These sessions offer important information on travel arrangements, passports, health, academic expectations, and cultural background. For the time and location of on-campus orientation meetings, please consult your letter of acceptance or contact the Program Coordinator.

Application Information
Applicants must submit the OIE Study Abroad Application. An application fee of $100 (personal check or money order made payable to The Ohio State University) is due with your application. The application fee will be refunded only if you are not accepted or submit a written request to withdraw your application prior to the application deadline. To obtain an application, please see the advisor-on-call in the OIE reception area, or download an application at the Study Abroad section of the Office of International Affairs (OIA) website.

Application Deadline
February 1, 2008

Program Coordinator:
Jeff McKibben
Office of International Affairs
614-292-6101
E-mail: mckibben.1@osu.edu

CHINA ABROAD with FAES – THE BEIJING EXPERIENCE
Program: Study economics, sociology, and Chinese culture
Dates: Summer 2008
Location: Beijing, People’s Republic of China
Cost: OSU tuition plus a study abroad program fee (fee to be announced)

The Program
The OSU Summer Quarter Program in China is an intensive, five week program of courses and field trips that introduce students to issues facing the most populous country in the world. See how China maintains its agricultural production systems while it emerges as a leading economic force in the global marketplace. Numerous field trips around the city and region illustrate the discussions of the material presented in the classroom. You will visit sites of agricultural, economic, social, and cultural interests, including the Forbidden City, the Great Wall of China, and the terracotta warriors.

The Location
As the capital of the People’s Republic of China, Beijing provides an ideal headquarters for studying the complex issues featured in this program. The university is located in the heart of the city, making it easy to explore the numerous markets, museums, parks and monuments that show China’s long and varied history. Beijing is the political and administrative center of the People’s Republic of China, the home of more than a dozen universities, and the site of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games.

The University
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) is China’s premier institution for programs in agriculture. The Chinese Academy is world renowned for its research and international collaboration.

Resident Director
Karen Mancl, a staff member from The College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, will serve as the OSU Resident Director.

Eligibility
The program is open to qualified undergraduate and graduate students of all majors. Personal interviews will be required.

Courses and Credit
All students are required to take three courses:

International Studies 697: Chinese Language, History and Culture: includes basic conversational Chinese for everyday situations; history of the area and country; and discussions about Chinese culture and society. 5 quarter hours of credit.

Rural Sociology 697: Rural Development in China: includes an overview of the social issues facing Chinese living in rural areas, from pressures of Westernization to the migration of rural workers to cities. 5 quarter hours of credit.

Agricultural Economics 697: Chinese Agriculture in Transition: features discussions of the parallels of the quota system of agriculture and the increasingly capitalistic pressures that China must yield to in order to become competitive in the global economy. 5 quarter hours of credit.

Students will earn a total of 15 quarter hours of graded, Ohio State credit. All classes are taught in English by Chinese faculty from CAAS. Prior knowledge of the Chinese language is not required.

Accommodations
Students will be housed in dormitory facilities on the CAAS campus. Meals are included for the first week only at the CAAS student cafeteria. After the first week students will be on their own for meals. Students should plan to spend approximately $8 U.S. per day for their meals.

Program Costs
The estimated program fee for 2007 is OSU tuition plus $2,400. The program fee includes round-trip international airfare, room, meals during the first week, all program field trips and excursions, and the application fee for the Chinese visa. Meals after the first week, and personal expenses are not included in the program fee.

Financial Aid
If you are an eligible student and are paying fees at Ohio State for at least half-time enrollment in an officially recognized Ohio State study abroad program, you will be able to receive most forms of federal, state, and university controlled financial aid. For further information, please visit the Office of Student Financial Aid, 340 Lincoln Tower, call 614-292-0300, or visit their website at http://sfa.osu.edu/ New and renewal financial aid applicants are encouraged to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) electronically at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ by the March 1 priority deadline. Once you are accepted to participate in an Ohio State study abroad program, you are encouraged to schedule an appointment with a Financial Aid Counselor at 340 Lincoln Tower at least one full quarter before you depart.

Application Deadline
Contact the Program Coordinators

Program Coordinators:
Jenny Kraft
Office of International Affairs
614-292-6101
E-mail: kraft.51@osu.edu

Kelly Koren
International Programs in Agriculture
614-688-4144
E-mail: koren.10@osu.edu

Resident Director:
Karen Mancl
E-mail: mancl.1@osu.edu

HISTORY AND CULTURE
Program: Breaking Stereotypes: The Role of Localities in the Creation of “Chinese Culture”
Dates: Offered in 2009
Location: Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Beijing
Cost: OSU tuition plus a Study Abroad Program Fee (fee to be announced)

The Program
Breaking Stereotypes: The Role of Localities in the Creation of “Chinese Culture” is an intensive four-week program that focuses on the role of regionalism in the creation of what is conventionally and stereotypically known as “Chinese culture” and more recently as “China, Inc.” The purpose of this program is to introduce students both to the homogenizing effects of historical, political, popular, consumer, and mass culture in China and also to teach students how to contextualize, criticize, and analyze these effects.
In country, the program will be based in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanjing, and Beijing, with occasional forays into the surrounding countryside. The program provides a unique opportunity for students to become familiar with local communities, against which the image of Chinese culture portrayed in international media can be compared.

The program combines classroom lectures and discussions with tours to historical, literary, and cultural sites. To the extent possible, students will live on college/university campuses and take week-long programs in local history, literature, language, and culture. Course-related readings and instruction will be in English or in English translation. The program will include language instruction appropriate to student needs and for practical use.

Each student will write a final paper based on interests developed in China, combining historical, cultural, and travel-based research.

The Location
Students will travel to the cities of Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanjing, and Beijing to visit historical, literary, and cultural sites, as well as modern communities and landmarks. The program also includes day trips to historic destinations outside of these urban areas, including the cities of Suzhou and Shaoxing, famous landmarks such the Great Wall and the Ming Tombs, and scenic spots such as West Lake and Tiger Hill.

Resident Director
Professor Christopher Reed from the Department of History, an expert in modern Chinese history, will serve as the OSU Resident Director. Lihua Wang, instructor at Columbus College of Art and Design and a native-speaker of Chinese, will also accompany the group.

Courses and Credit
Students who successfully complete course requirements will receive 16 hours of OSU credit:
History 546 – 10 credit hours
History 697 – 6 credit hours
These courses potentially fulfill major requirements in several disciplines and in addition, they may be acceptable options in fulfilling the requirements of the undergraduate GEC.

Eligibility
The program is open to undergraduate and graduate students with a strong interest in the history and culture of China. Currently enrolled students of all majors with a cumulative 2.7 GPA and who have completed at least two full-time quarters of enrollment at OSU at the time of application are eligible to apply. Students applying to the program will be expected to have taken a liberal arts-oriented course on Chinese studies (History, History of Art, or Chinese literature), and students with these backgrounds will be given preference. In addition, due to the relatively challenging nature of field experiences in China, selection interviews are required.

Accommodations
Participants should expect to reside in moderately furnished hotel or dormitory rooms (double occupancy). Although accommodations (including bathrooms) are basically Western-style, some features may seem foreign to some participants. Similarly, students should be aware that Western food is rarely available, even in Shanghai, and, even when available, may not resemble what they are accustomed to eating in Columbus.

Program Costs
The cost of the program is OSU tuition plus an estimated Study Abroad Program Fee (fee to be announced) which includes in-country instruction, visa processing fees, international airfare, accommodation (double or triple room), some meals, field trips, and supplemental health insurance. The program costs do not include passport, immunizations, textbooks, some meals (est. $600), and personal expenses.

Application Deadline
February 1, 2008

Program Coordinator:
Jeff McKibben
Office of International Affairs
614-292-6101
E-mail: mckibben.1@osu.edu

INTENSIVE CHINESE LANGUAGE STUDY IN QINGDAO, PRC
Program: Intensive Chinese Language Study in Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
Dates: Summer 2008
Location: Qingdao, People’s Republic of China
Cost: OSU Tuition plus a Study Abroad Program Fee of $1,400 (est.)

The Program
This program offers intensive Chinese language instruction at both intermediate and advanced levels, with a focus on speaking, listening, reading, writing, and culture. Particular emphasis is placed on developing appropriate cultural behavior; ability to perform effectively in frequently encountered cultural contexts, and interpersonal communication skills. The program utilizes a community-based learning approach that requires participants to interact with locals in the Qingdao area in meaningful ways. Ninety percent of all instruction is in Mandarin Chinese.

The Locations
The program will be located in Qingdao, a vibrant metropolis located on the eastern coast of the Shandong Peninsula. A well-developed cultural scene, modern infrastructure and easy access to both modern professional communities and transportation networks combine to make Qingdao an ideal location to learn ways of interacting in a range of Chinese cultural contexts. In addition to Qingdao, participants will take excursions to a variety of different types of communities.

Eligibility
This program is open to both OSU students of all majors who can demonstrate an intermediate level (completion of Chinese 103), or high intermediate–advanced level of Chinese (successful completion of three years of college Chinese, i.e., Chinese 509 or 510) Students should have earned a minimum GPA of 2.75 or above. Acceptance to the program will be determined on the basis of academic record, two letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, and personal or telephone interview.

Courses and Credit
Students at the intermediate level will earn 15 credits:

Chinese 104: Speaking and Listening (5 hours)
Chinese 294: Practical Reading and Writing (5 hours)
Chinese 232: Contemporary Chinese Culture (5 hours)

Students at the high intermediate–advanced level will earn 15 credits in fourth-year Chinese at Ohio State (Chinese 610, 611, 612) by successfully completing all three of the following primary courses. Each course is equivalent in content to one quarter of regular-track language courses at OSU:

Networking in China and America (Course meets daily for two hours)
Participants will explore effective strategies for developing circles of friends in both Chinese and American cultures. Proven techniques for establishing, maintaining, repairing, and ending relationships in both cultures will be practiced. Emphasis will be placed on developing appropriate cultural behaviors and language for formal and professional contexts, performing in frequently encountered cultural contexts, and community-oriented tasks.

Reading and Writing (Course meets daily for one hour)
Taught completely in Chinese, this course is geared towards assisting intermediate and advanced-level learners in developing effective strategies for improving reading and writing skills.

Presentational Speaking (Course meets daily for one and a half hours)
Taught all in Chinese, this course will require students to research, prepare and deliver quality presentations to Chinese audiences.

Accommodations
Participants should expect to reside in moderately furnished, modern dormitory rooms (double-occupancy) in the Qingdao area. Each room will have direct-dial international phone lines, private bathrooms and hot water will be available 24-hours per day.

Program Costs
The cost of the program is OSU tuition plus a study abroad program fee of $1,400 (est.). The program fees include instruction, room, visa processing, supplemental health insurance, excursions, and study materials. Students should budget around $1,000 for international airfare, $150 for in country transportation, and $1,000 for meals.

Application Deadline
Contact the Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator:
Jeff McKibben
Office of International Affairs
614-292-6101
E-mail: mckibben.1@osu.edu

or contact:

Professor Galal Walker
Dept, of East Asian Languages & Literatures
E-mail: walker.17@osu.edu

The Office of International Affairs may also be reached at the following:

Office of International Affairs
The Ohio State University
Oxley Hall
1712 Neil Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210-1219

phone: (614) 292-6101

The Ohio State University

www.osu.edu