Program Description
Study Chinese and experience its culture in multi cities during Summer holiday. Learn Chinese at the top Chinese university and practice the language during trips and excursions in Beijing and Xi'an. 4-week Chinese study at the Fudan University in Shanghai followed by 2-week Travel Excursions in Beijing and Xi'an. Transcripts and certificate available. Program starts in Shanghai and ends in Beijing. Allied Gateway will assist you with transportation from Beijing to your departure city.

The program allows you to immerse yourself in real life experiences that require you to utilize and develop your Mandarin communication skills through authentic daily practice and activities.

Program Schedules and Dates - 2008
Programs below are offered to learners of all level from total beginner to advanced level.

Program Highlights
4-week University Mandarin Training 3.5 hours/day
2-week travel excursions in Beijing and Xi'an
Allied Gateway Real Life Instruction
Four Lectures on Chinese Culture
Forbidden City & Great Wall in Beijing
Peking Opera at Laoshe Tea House
Warrior Tomb in Xi’an

About the University
Fudan University was established in 1905, initially named Fudan Public School. Its name "Fudan" was taken from a famous line in the Confucian Classic, the Book of History: "Brilliant are the sunshine and moonlight, again the morning glory after a night".

Now, Fudan University enrolls over 45,000, including full-time students and students in Continuing Education and Online Education. Also, there're as many as 2,400 students from overseas, only next to Beijing Language and Culture University.

Features
Allied Gateway Mandarin Immersion Study-Travel Combination Program consists of two parts: Language Training and Travel Excursion. Language Training covers University Class Training at Fudan University and Allied Gateway Real Life Instruction. Travel Excursions will take place when university classes finish. Allied Gateway will take you to the heart of China – Beijing and X’an. Excursions, sightseeing and cultural workshops and seminars will be organized.

The University Class Training integrates all different skills of the language: phonetics, speaking, listening, writing, reading, grammar and vocabulary. Allied Gateway Real Life Instruction is held every two weeks exclusively to Allied Gateway Participants. Instructions occur in real life settings with one subject in each section. Subjects include eating, transportation, theatre, shopping, job hunting, seeing a doctor etc. Extra Curriculum Activities include cultural workshops, weekend sightseeing, electives and social activities.

• Total immersion in Chinese environment
• 4-week University comprehensive language training in Shanghai
• 2-week travel excursions in Beijing and Xi'an
• 2-week Chinese tutorials in Beijing 2 hours/day
• All levels offered: Beginner to advanced
• Allied Gateway Real Life Instruction
• Extra curriculum activates – weekend sightseeing, cultural workshops, social activities and electives
• Language Exchange Program with native Chinese speakers

Curriculum
Classes are divided into 3 basic levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced. A placement test will be conducted after enrolment at the university.

Curriculum are designed to meet the needs of each proficiency level and the program length to ensure you progress rapidly and able to communicate in Chinese in a more effective and efficient manner.

Beginner Class Main Courses
Introductory Chinese, oral Chinese, listening comprehension and introductory Chinese reading
Intermediate Class Main Courses
Intermediate Intensive Chinese, Chinese Reading, Chinese Pronunciation, Fundamental Writing, Intermediate Chinese Listening Comprehension.
Advanced Class Main Courses
Advanced Chinese, Advanced Chinese Extensive Reading, Advanced Spoken Chinese, Chinese Literature, Applied Chinese Writing, An Introduction to Chinese Culture.

Focuses and objectives

Placement Test
Classes are divided into 10 levels so that you will be placed in the right level that suits you the most. An overall placement test including reading, writing, speaking and listening is carried out at the beginning of the program.

Pengyou (friends) Exchange Program
In order to grasp the second language you are learning, it's crucial to practice the language as much as you can. To create the language environment and encourage participants to involve deeper interaction with locals in Chinese, Allied Gateway will arrange a local Chinese friend for participants based on age, sex and interests. Not only it’s one of the best ways to enhance your listening and speaking skills, but also an effective way to obtain the most updated and common-used language. In addition, it helps participants have a better understanding of the Chinese culture and society through the interaction.

Evaluation and Certificates
Small quizzes will be carried out now and then to test the progress made by students. At the end of the Program, a test will be conducted. Participants will receive official diplomas and certificates including transcripts at the end of the Program.

Accommodation
Campus Standard (Double/Single)
All the rooms are furnished with TV, bed, telephone, desk, chair, lamp, private bathroom and air-conditioning. There are communal kitchen and laundry room on each floor. Single and shared occupancy provided. Internet connection is provided.
Homestay
Live with a local family. You will have your own room, with closet, bed, airconditioner and desk. Public shared facilities include kitchen, sitting room and bathroom. Breakfast & dinner is included.
Homestay Exchange
In addition to the conditions provided the same as homestay, you are oblidged to exchange in English with the house owner for one hour per day.

Airport Transfer
Allied Gateway provides airport pick-up service for program participants. Our staff will meet you at the arrival gate after you get your luggage and take you to your accommodation. You need to provide us with correct flight information – flight number / flight date / airport name 2 weeks before your program starts. Airport drop-off service is offered to participants at the end of the program. To make sure smooth transition, you will be provided with Allied Gateway contact number before you come to China in case of last minute changes.

What Is Included

How to Apply
To apply, you need to meet requirements below
1. Above 18 years old
2. Be a high school graduate
3. Be in good health

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