The Global Guttman China Program
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The Global Guttman China Program CUSTOM + FACULTY-LED PROGRAM CUNY Guttman Community College in Shanghai, China April 17- April 28, 2019 Contents I. General Information .......................................................................................................... 3 Program Dates .................................................................................................................................. 3 Program Participants ...................................................................................................................... 3 Program Overview ........................................................................................................................... 3 Group Arrival & Departure .............................................................................................................. 3 Group Accommodation ................................................................................................................... 3 Group Meals & Cuisine ................................................................................................................... 3 Destination Information - Shanghai, China .................................................................................. 4 Host Institution - East China Normal University ......................................................................... 4 CIEE Shanghai Location ................................................................................................................. 4 Hospital Information ........................................................................................................................ 5 II. Contact Information .......................................................................................................... 6 CIEE Shanghai Staff ........................................................................................................................ 6 CUNY Guttman Community College Leading Faculty ............................................................... 6 CUNY Guttman Community College Student Participants ........................................................ 6 III. Itinerary ........................................................................................................................... 7 IV. Site Visit Information .................................................................................................. 13 Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall .................................................................................. 13 Nanjing Road .................................................................................................................................. 13 The Bund ......................................................................................................................................... 14 Marriage Market ............................................................................................................................. 15 Yu Garden ....................................................................................................................................... 16 Old City God Temple (Chenghuangmiao Temple) .................................................................... 16 Jade Buddha Temple ..................................................................................................................... 17 Zhujiajiao Water Town .................................................................................................................. 18 Shanghai Acrobatic Show ............................................................................................................ 19 M50 Art District ............................................................................................................................... 19 Volkswagen China ......................................................................................................................... 19 Baosteel Group .............................................................................................................................. 20 Shanghai Museum of Arts and Crafts......................................................................................... 20 Oriental Pearl TV Tower ................................................................................................................ 21 Propaganda Poster Art Centre ..................................................................................................... 21 V. Other Information ............................................................................................................ 22 Time ................................................................................................................................................. 22 Meals & Cuisine ............................................................................................................................. 22 Climate ............................................................................................................................................. 22 CUNY Guttman Community College · CIEE Custom and Faculty-Led Program 2019 Page 1 Electricity ........................................................................................................................................ 22 Money Matters ................................................................................................................................ 22 Tipping & Bargaining .................................................................................................................... 23 Communication .............................................................................................................................. 23 Travel Information .......................................................................................................................... 24 US Embassies and Consulates ................................................................................................... 25 CUNY Guttman Community College · CIEE Custom and Faculty-Led Program 2019 Page 2 I. General Information Program Dates April 17 – April 28, 2019 Program Participants 12 students and 2 faculty members * See below for detailed information Program Overview Today’s China is experiencing immense economic and social transformation, with rapid development of Chinese cities, the domestic challenges of migration and displacement, and cultural preservation representing only a number of the changes brought about by the economic reforms of Deng Xiaoping. China’s education policies have also been a major focus of these reforms, and as a result modern-day education in China is ever-changing, with internationalism and cultural exchange as growing facets of the system. Through this cultural exchange program, participants will gain an understanding of the economic, political and social realities that compound the challenges faced by today’s China and will return home from this one-week immersion experience with an in-depth and unique understanding of Chinese culture. Group Arrival & Departure All participants will arrive and depart as a group. CIEE will provide a shuttle bus for pick-up on April 17 and for departure on April 28. Group Accommodation Shanghai Jinjiang Inn (East China Normal University location) 3500 Zhong Shan North Road, Putuo District, Shanghai, China Tel: + 86 (021) 62859998 Shanghai Jinjiang Inn is conveniently located opposite the main ECNU campus, 5 minutes walking distance to subway. Each room is equipped with internet access, private shower and bath. Hotel Address in Chinese: 上海市普陀区中山北路 3500 号宁夏路口(华东师范大学正门斜对面) Group Meals & Cuisine The program includes all breakfasts on scheduled days as well as a welcome reception. The meals will sample Chinese regional cuisines, including foods from Shanghai and Sichuan. *Note: Please let us know of any dietary restrictions or food allergies. We will try our best to accommodate your preferences but please know that some restaurants may not be able to accommodate various requests from such a large group. In those cases, we will choose specific dishes that cater to your allergy/dietary restrictions (for ex: vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.). CUNY Guttman Community College · CIEE Custom and Faculty-Led Program 2019 Page 3 Destination Information - Shanghai, China China’s geographic area is slightly larger than the United States, stretching more than 3,000 miles, with extreme climatic variation similar to that of the United States. There are 22 provinces in China, five autonomous regions, four municipalities (including Shanghai), two special administrative regions (Hong Kong and Macao), and Taiwan, which is claimed as a province by China but is not under its administration. China has 56 officially recognized ethnic groups, with the Han Chinese representing more than 90% of its 1.3 billion people. This vast nation has the largest population in the world, and is one of the oldest continuous civilizations in the world, with a written history over 3,500 years. Following the economic reforms set in motion by Deng Xiaoping in 1978, China has grown to become a major global player on the international stage. Modernization of Chinese society is evident in today’s dress, the types of consumer products now available, and the towering skyscrapers that adorn the skyline of global cities like Shanghai. These changes have taken place with the Communist Party still at the helm. Experiencing China in the 21st century is truly exciting, and you will have the opportunity to observe