A Liberal Arts Education at Duke Kunshan University
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Bulletin of Duke Kunshan University Undergraduate Instruction 2020-2021 July 2020 Undergraduate Studies Committee Marcia France, Dean of Undergraduate Studies Noah Pickus, Dean of Undergraduate Curricular Affairs and Faculty Development James Miller, Associate Dean of Interdisciplinary Studies Kai Huang, Chair, Division of Natural and Applied Sciences Kolleen Guy, Chair, Division of Arts and Humanities William Parsons, Chair, Division of Social Sciences Donald Snow, Director of Language and Culture Center Registrar Office Lingling Wang, Associate Registrar Bulletin Coordinating Editor Xueshuang (Rebecca) Liu The information in this bulletin applies to the academic year 2020-2021 and is accurate and current, to the fullest extent possible, as of July 2020. The university reserves the right to change programs of study, academic requirements, teaching staff, the calendar, and other matters described herein without prior notice, in accordance with established procedures. Duke Kunshan University is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment that is fair and humane, responsible for all students, faculty, and staff, and that supports, nurtures, and rewards career and educational advancement based on ability and performance. The University will not tolerate any form of harassment, bullying, sexual assault, or other forms of sexual misconduct. Definitions: Harassment is defined as conduct so severe and/or pervasive and objectively offensive that it substantially impairs a person’s access to University programs or activities such that the person is effectively denied equal access to campus resources and opportunities on the basis of their race, color, national or ethnic origin, alienage, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or perceived membership in any of these categories. For more detailed definitions of harassment and the Duke Kunshan University Student Policy on Sexual Harassment and Misconduct please refer to the Student Handbook. Duke Kunshan University is accredited by the Ministry of Education (MOE) of the People’s Republic of China. Duke Kunshan University students successfully completing the course of study required by Duke Kunshan University and Duke University will be conferred both a Duke Kunshan University graduation certificate and diploma officially approved by the MOE as well as a diploma from Duke University indicating that the degree has been granted in accordance with the requirements of Duke Kunshan University and Duke University (Duke University and its degrees are accredited by SACSCOC). Students will be alumni of both institutions. Duke University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in the United States to award baccalaureate, master’s and doctorate degrees. Duke Kunshan University is not accredited by SACSCOC and the accreditation of Duke University does not extend to or include Duke Kunshan University or its students. Further, although Duke University agrees to accept certain course work from Duke Kunshan University to be applied toward an award from Duke University, that course work may not be accepted by other colleges or universities in transfer, even if it appears on a transcript from Duke University. The decision to accept course work in transfer from any institution is made by the institution considering the acceptance of credits or course work. Duke Kunshan University recognizes and utilizes electronic mail as a medium for official communications. The university provides all students with email accounts. All students are expected to access their email accounts on a regular basis to check for and respond as necessary to such communications. 2 Table of Contents Part 1: General Information ......................................................................................................... 10 Mission Statement ................................................................................................................................... 10 Statement on Diversity and Inclusion ................................................................................................. 10 Who We Are .............................................................................................................................................. 11 Partners ...................................................................................................................................................... 12 Duke University ................................................................................................................................... 12 Wuhan University ................................................................................................................................ 12 Kunshan ................................................................................................................................................. 13 Duke Kunshan University Community Standard ............................................................................. 13 Part 2: A Liberal Arts Education at Duke Kunshan University ............................................ 14 A 21st Century Curriculum .................................................................................................................... 14 A Liberal Arts College Experience ........................................................................................................ 14 Dual Degrees............................................................................................................................................. 14 Animating Principles .............................................................................................................................. 14 Part 3: The Curriculum .................................................................................................................. 16 Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 16 Key Components ...................................................................................................................................... 17 Structures ............................................................................................................................................... 17 Core Components ................................................................................................................................. 17 Degree Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 20 General Education Requirements ..................................................................................................... 20 Common Core (3 courses, 12 credits) ............................................................................................................ 20 Distribution Requirement (3 courses, 12 credits) ......................................................................................... 20 Quantitative Reasoning Course Requirement (1 course, 4 credits) ........................................................... 20 Language Courses (2-4 courses, 8-16 credits) ............................................................................................... 21 Major Requirements (16-19 courses, 64-76 credits) ........................................................................ 22 Divisional Foundation Courses (2 to 4 courses, 8 to 16 credits, depending on major) ........................... 23 Interdisciplinary Studies (4 to 7 courses, 16 to 28 credits, depending on major) ..................................... 23 Disciplinary Studies (4 to 8 courses, 16 to 32 credits, depending on major) ............................................ 23 Signature Work and Experiential Education (8 credits and one Experiential Learning activity) ......... 23 Credits Required for Degrees ............................................................................................................ 24 Non-Credit Mini-Term Courses ........................................................................................................ 26 Part 4: Admission, Scholarships and Financial Aid ................................................................ 27 Principles of Selection ............................................................................................................................ 27 How to Apply............................................................................................................................................ 27 Application Timelines ............................................................................................................................ 27 Application Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 28 Scholarships and Financial Aid ............................................................................................................ 29 Notification and Responses ................................................................................................................... 29 Part 5: Financial Information ....................................................................................................... 30 Tuition and Fees ......................................................................................................................................