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Summer Chinese Culture Program 2017 Feeling China School of English Studies (SES) Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) Summer Chinese Culture Program 2017 Feeling China: An Exploration of Chinese Culture (July 3 – July 21, 2017) For thousands of years, China has been an important contributor to the diversity and splendor of the world’s civilization. Despite its acknowledged significance as an economic and political power, much less is known about the country and much more is to be explored, to be felt, to be understood and to be appreciated. In this increasingly interconnected world, to maintain a truly global perspective, an understanding of China is just indispensable. International students on this program shall attend 18 well-knit lectures (all in English), as well as 3 substantially-contented workshops. Overseas students and SISU students shall work together on the program toward a better understanding of China, Chinese culture and how it relates to the world. Shanghai is one of the largest cities in China on the eastern coastline. Located in the downtown of this affluent, exciting and glamorous city, SISU is next to many of the great cultural, social and entertainment attractions. We look forward to having international students on SISU campus for “Feeling China: An Exploration of Chinese Culture, 2017”. Program Features A clear focus on Chinese culture; All lectures and teaching activities conducted in English; Carefully designed immersion activities and excursions; Lectures delivered by qualified faculty at SISU; Discussions with the participation of SISU students and faculty; Full-time participation of SISU undergraduate students on the same program; Access to various optional hands-on courses. Program Schedule Program Dates Weeks Registration Date Tuition (non-exchange students only) July 3 - July 21, 2017 3 June 30, 2017 RMB 3,900 Participant Qualifications The Program is open to applicants of any academic background, in good health, and with reliable financial support and custody (if necessary). No proficiency in the Chinese language is required. 1 School of English Studies (SES) Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) Nomination Partner schools are expected to nominate exchange students to us via [email protected] before May 5, 2017 Application Applicants should submit the following items to [email protected] before May 15, 2017. 1. PDF version of the completed application form, with signatures of the applicant and emergency contact person, and a photo attached; 2. Copy of picture page of passport; 3. Copy of the voucher of remittance of application fee. Application fee: 450 RMB (or 70 USD, exchange students from partner schools are exempted from paying the fee) Application fee is non-refundable, payable in remittance (T/T). A remittance with the applicant’s name must be made payable to: Beneficiary Name: Shanghai International Studies University A/C No.: 022744-1001274409026402334 Bank: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Shanghai Shangwai Sub- Swift Code: ICBKCNBJSHI Bank Address: 566 Dalian Road (W), Shanghai, P. R. China Registration Applicants shall bring the Acceptance Letter, application form, passport, 3 passport-sized photos (5cm*4cm), tuition fee (non-exchange students only) and voucher of remittance (non-exchange students only) to register with SISU on June 30, 2017. On the registration day, applicants are required to pay accommodation fees. Applicant who cannot register as scheduled should inform the Office of International Student Affairs and the School of English Studies in advance. Contact Information Amy HUANG School of English Studies Shanghai International Studies University Room 320, Building 1,550 Dalian Road (W), Shanghai 200083, P. R. China Tel: +86 21 3537 2433; Fax: +86 21 3537 2556 Email: [email protected] Web: http://ses.shisu.edu.cn *The Office of International Student Affairs and the School of English Studies of Shanghai International Studies University reserve the right to explain the items of this brochure. 2 Shanghai International Studies University Summer Chinese Culture Program, 2017（3 Weeks） Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday June 30 July 1 July 2 12：00 airport pickup Free Time Free Time 13:30-16:30 Registration July 3 July 4 July 5 July 6 July 7 July 8 July 9 10:00-11:00 Welcome ceremony 9 :30—11 :30 9 :30—11 :30 Lecture 9 :30—11 :30 Lecture 9 :30—11 :30 Free Time Free Time Venue: Kaixuan Room, 2nd floor of Lecture 1 2 3 Lecture 4 the Conference Center 13:30-17:00 Yu Garden 13:30-15:00 13:30—15:00 13:30—15:00 11 :00-11 :30 Tour around the Taiji Boxing Basic Chinese 1 Basic Chinese 2 campus 13:30-15:00 Taiji Boxing July 10 July 11 July 12 July 13 July 14 July 15 July 16 9 :30—11 :30 9 :30—11 :30 9 :30—11 :30 Lecture 9 :30—11 :30 Lecture 9 :30—11 :30 8:00 One day tour Free Time Lecture 5 Lecture 6 7 8 Lecture 9 to Suzhou (500 RMB per person) 13:30-15:00 13:30-17:00 13:30-15:00 Chinese 13:30—15:00 13:30—15:00 Chinese Paper Cutting Shanghai Urban Planning Paper Cutting Basic Chinese 3 Basic Chinese 4 Exhibition Center 15:00-16:00 Pay to OISA for tours to Hangzhou& Suzhou , Student ID card and passport required July 17 July 18 July 19 July 20 July 21 July 22&23 9 :30—11 :30 9 :30—11 :30 9 :30—11 :30 Lecture 9 :30—11 :30 Lecture 9 :30—11 :30 8:00 Two day tour to Hangzhou Lecture 11 Lecture 11 12 13 Student Presentations (1000 RMB per person) 13:30-15:00 18:30-21:30 14:00-16:00 Chinese 9 :30—11 :30 Lecture 13:30-15:00 Chinese Paper Cutting Boat Cruising Paper Cutting 14 Closing Ceremony Venue: Kaixuan Room, 2nd floor of the Conference Center Notes: 1. Venue for lecture1-13 : Room 518, Building 2, Hongkou campus. 2. Weekend excursions are contingent on a minimum of 15 participants, only open to international students. 3. For campus orientation, in-city visits and weekend excursions, please bring your student card and meet beside the central fountain, only open to international students. 4. As elective courses, Chinese Calligraphy, Taiji Boxing (with a limit of 30 participants) and Chinese Paper Cutting are available with a minimum of 10 participants, only open to international students. 5. The Schedule is subject to change as necessary. 3 School of English Studies (SES) Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) Lecture Abstracts 1. The Unbalanced China — A Study from a Regional Perspective By GAO Jian China has been widely acknowledged as a considerably important power in the contemporary world. However, it is still in the deep suffering of the unbalanced situation in terms of regional economy, social equality, gender proportion. How to solve these social problems is a huge task the Chinese government is in face of in this century. A better knowledge on the unbalanced China will help you to establish a deeper and more thorough understanding of the characteristics of Chinese society on its way to modernization. 2. The Traditional Chinese Sense of Morality By GAO Jian The traditional Chinese sense of morality, instead of sitting on the systematic deduction of logics as is adopted by Socrates, is deeply rooted in our instinctive conscientiousness. The principle of Confucianism with “仁”（ren) as its core value, is still widely practiced in the Chinese society. However, to lead a modest life does not mean to lead a “righteous” life as is highly appreciated by the Greek philosopher. In this sense, it is quite understandable that the intimate interpersonal relationship (关 系）is more important that abstruse social rules and regulations in China. 3. Introduction to the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) By CAO Zhen The seminar will cover the fundamental philosophy that TCM is based on, its principles especially "bianzhenglunzhi ", four basic diagnostic methods, various treatment approaches and its trend in combining elements of the western medicine. 4. A Comparative Look at the Chinese Religions By CAO Zhen A. A comparative look at the three major Chinese religions: the Taoist natural way, the Confucian social way (social hierarchy/multi social role model); the 4 School of English Studies (SES) Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) activeness/ passiveness and positiveness in Buddhism B. A comparative look at the Chinese religions in view of their western counterparts: pragmaticality, organization/sense of belonging and the "multilism". 5. How do People Behave Properly? – Social Etiquette in Modern China By WAN Xiaolei This lecture will examine the etiquette in modern Chinese society, mainly by analyzing the expected manners, protocols and habits in clothing, dining, hosting, gift-giving, inter-personal communication and other behavior patterns. Etiquette phenomena will be explored from cultural, historical and psychological perspectives. There would be comparisons and contrast between modern Chinese etiquette and ancient Chinese etiquette and between Chinese etiquette and oversea etiquette as well. 6. Shanghai and Its Culture: Local and Special By CAI Jiaying While the visitors of the city are amazed at its speedy rise to a global city, few truly appreciate its local culture which makes it uniquely Shanghai. This lecture gives an overview of Shanghai’s local culture, with an informed perspective into its dramatic past. The speaker hopes that at the end of the lecture, the attendants will have a renewed understanding of the city and its local life. 7. “Holding up half the sky”– A Depiction of Modern Chinese Women By WANG Enming This lecture is designed to inform the CELL Summer Program participants of the evolutionary transformation of the Chinese mainland women from the margin to the near-center in their economic, social and political rights in modern China. Specifically, it is going to examine Chinese women’s status from 1949 when the People’s Republic of China was founded to the present when women seem to have established themselves as men’s equals in all walks of life.
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