Study in China - 2009 Summer Camp Programme for Ireland
Study in China 2009 Summer Camp Programme is a two-week programme in Shanghai. It is jointly organized by UCC Confucius Institute, Irish Institute of Chinese Studies (UCC) and Shanghai University and sponsored by the Headquarters of Confucius Institute (Hanban).
The Summer Camp Programme provides an opportunity for non-Chinese students in Irish higher education institutions to visit China and to learn its language and culture.
Application Requirements
The programme is open to all full-time non-Chinese undergraduates and post graduates registered at Irish Higher Institutions.
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
(1) Non-Chinese nationality
(2) Interest in Chinese culture and language
(3) Academic courses and career aspirations that will be benefit from this programme
(4) Enthusiastic, sociable and well suited to group activities for the programme.
(application form at bottom of page)
Programme
(1) Duration: 23rd August - 5th September 2009
(2) Number of participants: 60 funded places
(3) Content of study:
(a) Chinese Language (Mandarin), Calligraphy, Martial Arts, Chinese Cultural and History, China Economic and Business, aspects of China from both traditional and modern perspectives through courses, lectures, visits and learning hands-on experiences
(b) Visits to regional cities in China
(c) Discussion with young Chinese people
(d) Stay on Shanghai University campus.
The cost of the programme in China will be covered by UCC Confucius Institute and Shanghai University including accommodation, breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and fees for summer camp courses. Participants will be responsible for their costs of visa fees, international flights, travel insurance and any other costs not related to the official programme of the Summer Camp.
Application Procedure and Deadline
Application Deadline: 30th June 2009
Applicants should complete the application forms and send them by post or email to
UCC Confucius Institute
327, O’Rahilly Building
University College Cork
College Road, Cork
Email: z.yang@ucc.ie
Please note: applications send by fax will not be accepted.
Enquires
Mr. Zengxiang Yang
Co-Director of UCC Confucius Institute
G26 O’Rahilly Building
University College Cork,
College Road, Cork
Tel: 021-4205153
Fax: 021-4902825
Email: z.yang@ucc.ie
Website: www.ucc.ie/institutechinesestudies
Application Form for Shanghai Summer School