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IES: Beijing Language Intensive
The IES: Beijing Language Intensive program offers single semester and academic year options for study of Chinese language and culture at the prestigious Beijing Foreign Studies University in Beijing. The Language Intensive Program offers a combination of intensive daily study of Mandarin Chinese, elective courses taught by Chinese scholars in English, and internships with local firms and social service agencies. The IES Language Intensive Program features a trip each semester to places in China's hinterland, such as Tibet, Xinjiang and Yunnan Province, which serves as a contrast to life in Beijing.
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Fields of Study: |
Intensive Chinese language, anthropology, economics, history, literature, religion, politics, literature, film studies |
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Eligibility: |
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 (Whitman requirement); Minimum of two semesters of college-level Mandarin Chinese or the equivalent |
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Semesters Offered: |
Fall, Spring, Academic Year, Summer |
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Calendar: |
August-December; January-May |
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Credits: |
16 credits per semester - Required Courses: |
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Credit Conversion: |
1 IES credit = 1 Whitman credit |
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Housing: |
Foreign Students' Dormitory with a Chinese roommate or a homestay with a Chinese family. Both housing options require a commitment to speaking Mandarin and adhering to local rules. |
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Meals: |
If living with a Chinese roommate, students are responsible for their own meals. Meals may be purchased at the student cafeterias on campus or at local restaurants. They can also cook for themselves in shared kitchens. Students living with a host family are provided two meals (breakfast and dinner) a day in the home and are responsible for their own lunch. |
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Internships: |
Available in the fields of education, community service organizations, non-governmental organizations, government, health and medicine, media, and business |
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Scholarships: |
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