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WVU International
Partnerships

Department of Foreign Languages, Eberly of Arts and Sciences
Location: Hangzhou , China
Dates: September - December 2008
Program Status: Currently Accepting Applications

The Chinese language and culture immersion program aims to enhance students’ Chinese language skills as well as culture awareness by offering them the opportunity to interact with native Chinese speakers on a daily basis.

Students participating in this program will learn about Chinese culture and history while attending intensive Chinese language classes at Zhejiang University. Zhejiang University is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities located in Hangzhou, one of the most beautiful and historic cities in China.

Program Directors

• Coordinator Tara George-Jones, Office of International Programs
• Professor Hannah Lin, Department of Foreign Languages

Course Information

• CHIN 493: Chinese Language, 9 credits
• CHIN 495: Independent Study, 3 credits
• FLIT 493: Chinese Culture, 3 credits
• Prerequisites: CHIN 102 or equivalent

Cost: $5,930

• Price Includes: International airfare, WVU credits, housing, local transportation, visa fees, international travel insurance
  Not included: passport fees, personal expenses

Program Resources

• Program Application for WVU Students
• Program Application for non-WVU Students
• Acceptance Packet
• Pre-Departure Orientation - Registration Form
• Pre-Departure Guide

Travel Resources

• U.S. Passport Application Instructions
• WVU International Travel Clinic
• Consular Information Sheet for China - U.S. State Department
• Embassy of China in the United States
• Health Information for Travelers to China - U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC)