North Central College D-Term 2016 Study Abroad Journey to China’s Great Wall: An Exploration of Contemporary Chinese Identity Dr. Brian Hoffert, associate professor of history and religious studies Dr. Jinai Sun, assistant professor of Chinese NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 11, 2016 Itinerary: Fall term weeks 4, 7, 9: Pre-departure sessions
Monday, November 28: Travel to Beijing
Tuesday, November 29: Arrive in Beijing
Wednesday, November 30: Beijing Temple of Confucius, Lama Temple, 798 Arts Zone; dinner with Chinese students
Thursday, December 1: Visit to Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City
Friday, December 2: Meeting with university students; visit to Temple of Heaven and Houhai.
Saturday, December 3: Travel to Kunming to see West Hill and Dragon Gate
Sunday, December 4: Travel to Dali; tour of Three Elegant Pagodas, home of Bai minority group
Monday, December 5: Travel to Lijiang after Dali Ancient Town, Erhai Lake Cruise Riding, Xizhou Bai Village, Three Courses Tea Ceremony
Tuesday, December 6: Visit to Lijiang for Jade Dragon Mountain, Baisha Village
Wednesday, December 7: Travel to Guangzhou; Guangzhou’s Chen Family Temple, Yuexiu Park, Xiguan old houses and Beijing Road
Thursday, December 8: Shamian Island, Mausoleum of the Nanyue King, Qingping Market and Guangxiao Temple
Friday, December 9: Travel to Zhuhai and Hong Kong, including Meixi Royal Stone Archways area, Macau, ferry to Hong Kong, Temple Street Night Market
December 10: Victoria Peak, Stanley Market, Aberdeen Fishing Village, Sampan Boat Ride, Jewelry factory visit
December 11: Free day in Hong Kong
Sunday, December 12: Return to Chicago
Course details subject to change. The Course (GLS 260-D3: Study Abroad in China) Registration Procedure China is home to one-fifth of the human race with an economy that is The Office of International Programs will enroll each student as each expected to become the world’s largest by 2021, yet its language and deposit is received. After April 8, students will be placed on a waiting list culture often seem as impenetrable as the Great Wall that historically and notified if spaces become available. Students with the highest number protected China from the peoples to the north. This course will help of credits earned at the College will be given first priority. Final registration students penetrate the “Great Wall” of Chinese civilization by guiding will appear in the student’s Merlin account. them past superficial stereotypes to develop a deeper understanding of contemporary China. Toward this end, we will journey through various Contact Information regions of China—from Beijing in the north, to Yunnan in the southwest, Dr. Brian Hoffert, associate professor of history and religious studies and then finally to Guangzhou (Canton), Macau, and Hong Kong in the [email protected], 630-637-5619 south—as we explore various perspectives on Chinese language, food and Dr. Jinai Sun, assistant professor of Chinese culture that contribute to the ongoing creation of Chinese identity. [email protected], 630-637-5263 Information Sessions Initial Deposit due April 8, 2016 Thursday, February 18, 2016: 12:15-1:45 p.m., in Goldspohn 27 Scholarships: Deadline February 29, 2016 Enrollment Instructions A limited number of scholarships (up to $1,000) will be awarded to selected To enroll in GLS 260-D3, Study Abroad in China, students are required to: sophomores, juniors and seniors with 3.0 or better GPA and demonstrable • Attend the information session and sign in. financial need. Applications are available in the Office of International • Meet with the faculty leader(s). Programs and must be submitted by February 29, 2016. • Confer with their academic advisors. • Complete a green “Add a Course/Instructor Consent” form and have it signed by the appropriate faculty leader. • Bring the consent form to the Office of International Programs, Abe House, 48 E. Jefferson Ave., and fill out a brief application. • Pay $400 nonrefundable airfare deposit by April 8, 2016.
Statement of Conditions
1. Estimated cost and minimum number of participants: 5. Exclusions: The following items are NOT included in the fees $3,230 - $3,610 based on a minimum of 10 registered students. listed above: The course will not be offered for less than 10 students. The price • Meals other than those included in the itinerary includes: • Optional entertainment and excursions • Airfare: estimated $1,700 • Excess baggage charges • Program fee, including land expenses and some meals: estimated • Personal items, including telephone calls, laundry fees, room service $1,530 - $1,910 • Departure taxes (except U.S.) 2. Accommodation and meals: Twin accommodations in four-star • Passport fees hotels, most meals included. 6. Other matters: 3. Payment schedule: • Proof of a valid passport is due April 29, 2016: EITHER a color copy of the • $400 nonrefundable airfare deposit due April 8, 2016. photo ID and signature pages of a passport valid through June 20, 2017, OR • Balance of the airfare due no later than September 16, 2016, according a receipt from your passport application. to payment schedule determined by the faculty leaders; most deposits • All North Central College students are covered under a secondary will be due during the summer. insurance policy (EIIA) and will be given emergency information and • $500 nonrefundable program fee deposit due October 14, 2016. telephone contacts through American International Group international • Program fee balance is billed to the student’s account in late November services. as part of the invoice for winter term 2017. • Every student participant is required to abide by College policies as • In addition to these airfare and program fees, tuition for this course outlined in the North Central College Student Handbook and by the rules will be billed as part of each student’s winter 2017 invoice. listed on the course syllabus. If, in the judgment of a faculty member leading the course, a student has violated the course rules or College policy 4. Cancellation and refund policy: as stated in the Student Handbook, the student may be sent home at his or • Refund schedules for airfares depend on individual airlines; faculty her own expense. In such circumstances, a student’s parents may also be leaders will inform all participants of the relevant deadlines and notified and additional disciplinary action may be taken by the College upon policies. a student’s return to the United States. • If the student participant drops the course before November 1, 2016, • All courses include required pre-departure sessions on campus and at least 50 percent of the remaining balance of the program fee will be one follow-up session in January 2017 upon return. refunded. • Final course assignments are due as specified on each course syllabus but • If the student participant drops the course after November 1, 2016, no later than week 4 of winter term 2017. 100 percent of the program fee is forfeited.