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China SummerProgram 2011Walk ten thousand miles, read ten thousand books.
About China Summer Program SYSUMission StatementChina Summer ProgramSun Yat-Sen UniversityGuangzhou
Introduction to the ProgramEligibility for AdmissionRequired DocumentsCertificate and TranscriptReceiving Academic CreditsAwards
Professors and CoursesProfessors and CoursesChinese Language Courses — The CSP AdvantageClass Schedule
Application and FeesImportant DatesApplication Procedure and Payment MethodsPayment MethodsChange of Application and Refund PolicyTravel and Accommodation
Cultural Experience ProgramXi’an TourGuilin TourGuangdong TourShanghai-Beijing Tour
Frequently Asked Questions
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Contents About China Summer Program SYSU
Mission Statement
To promote education and culture exchange between China and
the world through shared academic and traveling experiences in
China.
China Summer Program
China Summer Program (CSP) is dedicated to providing liberal
arts curriculum with Chinese studies focus. Besides providing
world class teaching faculty and localized Chinese culture expe-
rience, CSP allows students to earn academic credits for up to
the equivalence of a full semester, save tuitions and accelerate
their undergraduate education.
Sun Yat-Sen University
Sun Yat-Sen University (SYSU) was founded in 1924 by Dr. Sun
Yat-Sen, the father of modern china. The University is located
in Guangdong Province, an area neighboring Hong Kong and
Macao.
As one of the leading post-secondary institutions in China, SYSU
is a comprehensive multi-disciplinary research university with
highly reputable programs in the medical sciences.
At present, SYSU has 4 campuses, around 1000 full professors,
as well as 30,000 and 20,000 undergraduate and graduate
students respectively. SYSU has long term collaborations with
US institutions such as Princeton University, Columbia Univer-
sity, and Miami University in a variety of language and cultural
exchange courses.
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Guangzhou
Guangzhou, the capital city of Guangdong province, enjoys over
2,300 years of history and it is now the largest city in southern
China.
Originated from Guangzhou, the Cantonese culture, including
distinct forms of language, art, and cuisine, has become one of
the most globally influential Chinese regional cultures. Starting
from the 15th Century and until present day, Guangzhou has
become one of the major seaports enabling trading between
China and Europe, the Mid-East and the rest of Asia.
Traditional Cantonese and European architectural styles inter-
mingle in the streets of Guangzhou, reflecting the city’s histori-
cal harmony between East and West.
Introduction to the Program
Eligibility for Admission
Students have to satisfy each of the following requirements to
apply for CSP:
Levels and Prerequisite
Enrollment in a college/university with at least one semester of
attendance OR being a rising senior in high school.
GPA Requirement
Minimum GPA equivalent of 2.0/4.0
Proficiency in English
One of the following English proficiency test scores above cut-
off:
English Proficiency Test CSP Cut-off Score
SAT Verbal Section 500
TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 5.5
* Note that English proficiency test scores are waived for
students who are currently enrolled in a college/university/high
school where English is the primary language of instruction.
Overload
CSP allows each student to take a maximum of two courses. If
you wish to take three courses (Overload), proof of 3.0/4.0 GPA
or above is required.
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Required Documents
For college level students who wish to sign-up for 1-2 courses,
there are no required documents.
For college level students who wish to sign-up for 3 courses
(overload) and for all high school students, the following docu-
ments are required.
(1) Digital copy of English proficiency test results (if applicable).
(2) Digital copy of most recent unofficial academic transcript.
* Although we do not require students to provide official docu-
ments to prove their English proficiency and GPA, once a student
is found of providing fraudulent information in his/her applica-
tion, he/she will be dismissed from the program immediately.
Certificate and Transcript
The official transcript will be mailed to students within one
month of completion of the program. The transcript, issued by
Sun Yat-Sen University, contains the courses studied, name of
instructors, final grades and the credits earned. Transcripts are
printed in English and Chinese. A program certificate will be sent
to students with the transcript.
Receiving Academic Credits
It is generally easy to transfer the credits even if CSP is not an
official study abroad partner of the home institution. Students
who want to transfer CSP credits are required to consult with
their Study Abroad Office and/or academic advisors in their
home institutions in advance. The academic advisors decide if a
CSP course can contribute to students’ major, minor, or distribu-
tion requirements. Students should first download the relevant
courses syllabi from the CSP website and bring to their home
institution to determine credit transfer qualifications.
Awards
CSP Excellence Award
China Summer Program offers CSP Excellence Award of 5000
RMB to each student scoring in the top 5% (based on average
GPA of all courses completed) of the Program. All students wish
to qualify for this award is required to complete, on the Online
Application Form, Optional Essay 1: Why do you want to join CSP
this summer? Award recipients will be notified with the release
of the official transcript.
CSP Cultural Experience Award
CSP also offers one Cultural Experience Award that provides full
coverage of Guangzhou local Tour to the applicant with the best
Optional Essay 2 which can be found on the Online Application
Form: What does “Walk ten thousand miles, read ten thousand
books” mean to you?
Professors and Courses
Professors and Courses
The 2011 CSP is proud to present 6 visiting professors from
distinguished U.S. universities and colleges, including Ameri-
can University, Drexel University, Emory University, Franklin &
Marshall College, Indiana University, and University of Dubuque.
Together they will be teaching 11 content courses in English. The
Chinese Studies focus of this program is represented by a total
of 7 courses, two courses in each of the following disciplines:
Chinese/Asian linguistics, Chinese literature, and Sociology with
a China focus, plus one course in the area of Chinese Art. In ad-
dition, two mathematics and two statistics courses will also be
taught.
Moreover, three levels (beginner, intermediate and advanced) of
Chinese language courses will be taught by experienced Chinese
language instructors from SYSU.
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Courses Offering:
Introduction to Statistics; Calculus II
Jun Lu got his Bachelor’s degree in statistics from East China
Normal University in Shanghai, China, his hometown. He then
went to University of Missouri-Columbia, from where he received
his Ph.D. in 2004. Since then, he has been a faculty member at
American University. Jun has taught varies statistics courses
since he was in graduate school. These courses cover a wide
variety of topics at different levels; ranging from the basic
statistics courses, to the applied statistical methods courses
(Linear regression, Design of experiments, Time series, and Data
analysis), and the advanced theoretical courses (Generalized lin-
ear model, Stochastic processes). All courses involve the use of
statistical software such as StatCrunch, SPSS, SAS, Splus and R.
Courses Offering:
Mathematics of Saving and Investing; Calculus I
Menggang Yu, PhD, is an Associate Professor from the Indiana
University School of Medicine. He is a member of the Indiana
University Simon Cancer Center and the Biostatistics Director of
the Hoosier Oncology Group, Indianapolis, USA. Dr. Yu obtained
his BA in Computational Mathematics from Fudan University,
Shanghai, China and his PhD in Biostatistics from the University
of Michigan. Dr. Yu currently serves as lead statistician for over
30 oncology clinical trials. He also serves as co-investigator for
8 NIH-funded grants. His main research area includes clinical trial
design and analysis, survival analysis, cost-efficient statistical
methods, and biomarker studies.
Courses Offering: Chinese Writing Systems in Asia;
Chinese Arts, Culture, and Society through Calligraphy
Dr. Yu Li has received her BA in English Language and Literature
from Peking University in 2000, MA in Linguistics from Peking
University in 2002, and PhD in Linguistics from the University
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2007. She joined Emory in
2007. Her research interests include language acquisition and
the brain, Chinese linguistics, Chinese language pedagogy, and
Technology in language and culture education.
Courses Offering: Reform and Resistance: Social Issues in
Contemporary China; 21st Century Beijing
Dr. Rebecca Clothey obtained her PhD in Administrative and
Policy Studies from University of Pittsburgh. Her research
interests include higher education access and equity, expanding
access through technology, Chinese linguistic minorities and
education policy, and diversity and higher education. She is cur-
rently a professor in the School of Education, Drexel University,
in Philadelphia.
Prof. Jun Lu American University
Ph.D. University of Missouri-Columbia
Email: [email protected]
Prof. Yu Li Emory University
Ph.D. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Email: [email protected]
Prof. Menggang YuIndiana University
Ph.D. University of Michigan
Email: [email protected]
Prof. Rebecca Clothey Drexel University
Ph.D. University of Pittsburgh
Email: [email protected]
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Courses Offering:
Classical Chinese Literature; Religion in Chinese Literature
Professor Nathan Faries obtained his PhD in English and Compar-
ative Literature from Penn State University in 2005. His research
interests include Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature,
Religion in Literature, Asian Literature, and Spanish Literature.
Professor Faries has taught for nearly 15 years in the U.S., in
Beijing, and in Hong Kong. He is currently an Associate Professor
of English in University of Dubuque in Iowa.
Course Offering:
Intriguing Sites/Sights: Topics in Chinese Art and Archaeology
Richard K. Kent is professor of art history at Franklin & Marshall
College, where he teaches courses on East Asian art and the his-
tory of photography. He has published articles on various facets
of Chinese painting. Current research, which he has presented at
international conferences, concerns early 20th-century Chinese
photography; and he is publishing a series of articles on this
topic.
Chinese Language Courses — The CSP Advantage
China Summer Program provides three levels of intensive
Chinese Language courses. All Chinese language courses are
taught by full-time Language Instructors from the SYSU Confu-
cius Institute. All students enrolled in any one of the language
courses have the added benefit of having a language exchange
partner and/or roommate with a native Chinese speaking stu-
dent (a senior Chinese high school student).
Note that all language course applicants will receive a Chi-
nese proficiency assessment upon arrival at SYSU. Therefore
although you should choose the appropriate level according to
the course descriptions below, your course assignment will not
be final until the first day of class.
Chinese I- Elementary Modern Chinese
This course is intended for students with 0-1 semester of Chi-
nese language studies. This course is an intensive introduction
to modern standard (Mandarin) Chinese pronunciation, grammar,
conversation, reading, and writing.
Chinese II- Intermediate modern Chinese
This course is intended for students with 2-4 semesters of
Chinese language studies. This course provides students with
advanced beginners in Chinese with advancement in modern
texts, conversation, reading, and composition.
Chinese III – Advanced conversational Chinese
This course is intended for students with more than 4 semes-
ters of Chinese language studies. This course is for students
with significant listening and speaking background. The course
focuses on the further development of spoken Chinese for
advanced students.
Prof. Nathan Faries University of Dubuque
Ph.D. Penn State University
Email: [email protected]
Prof. Richard KentFranklin & Marshall College
Ph.D. Princeton University
Email: [email protected]
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Class Schedule
All classes are taught from Monday to Thursday.
09:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Calculus I; Calculus II; Reform and Resistance: Social Issues in
Contemporary China; Intriguing Sites/Sights: Topics in Chinese
Art and Archaeology
12:30 p.m. to 03:00 p.m.
Introduction to Statistics; Mathematics of Saving and Investing;
Chinese Writing Systems in Asia; Classical Chinese Literature
03:30 p.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Chinese Arts, Culture, and Society through Calligraphy; 21st
Century Beijing; Religion in Chinese Literature
Application and Fees
Important Dates
Event Date
Application Opens March 1st
Application Closes June 1st
Last Day to Claim Early Bird Reward May 1st
Last Day to Receive Decision Letter June 3rd
Course Registration Deadline June 3rd
Program Start Date July 17th
Program End Date August 14th
* Please note that all the deadlines are at midnight, US Eastern
Time.
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ments. Please note that any transaction fee occurred is the
responsibility of the applicant. Up to a 3.5% convenience fee
may be added to your total bill.
Application Fee and Tuition Fee
Students pay a flat fee for the program. In other words, no mat-
ter a student choose one, two, or three courses, the student
pays the same tuition. For example, if a student chooses 3
courses to study, and transfers 12 credits back to his/her home
institution; each credit equals to USD 254. For a student who
chooses 2 courses and transfers 8 credits, each credit equals to
USD 381.
Mandatory fees USD RMB
Application Fee (Non-refundable) 50 330
Tuition 3050 20,130
Total 3100 20,460
Early Bird Reward
If you paid for the full tuition and all mandatory fees before or
on the May 1st, RMB 2,000 (USD 303) will be deducted from
your tuition & fees.
Late Application
After the application deadline (June 1st), late applications will
still be accepted and admission will be given on a rolling basis,
however, depending on availability of remaining spots.. All late
applicants will be required to pay an extra late application fee of
USD 150 (or RMB 990).
Housing
Sun Yat-Sen University provide three different types of housing
on campus, including the International House, Graduate Student
House and regular Apartment, which are all located at the center
of Sun Yat-Sen University. This allows the international students
to enjoy living at the heart of the college community. The hous-
ing price is between RMB 900 and RMB 3500 per month per
person. On-campus housing is guaranteed for 100 CSP students
on a first-come, first-served basis.
Optional fees (per month) USD RMB
International House (double room) 303 2000
International House (single room) 455 3000
Graduate Student House (double room) 136 900
Apartment (double room) 530 3500
Apartment (triple room) 409 2700
Off-campus Hotel (double room) 535 3500
Airport Pick-up (One Way) TBD TBD
Application Procedure and Payment Methods
Application Procedure
(1) Sign up for a CSP Account and you may edit your Online
Application Form any time before you decide to submit, or
until the application deadline is reached.
(2) Complete and submit the Online Application Form.
(3) After you have registered and completed the application for
enrollment, please pay the application fee $50 online.
(4) Your application decision will be notified through email. If
you are admitted, please log in to your personal manage-
ment system and go to the payment section.
(5) Pay the Tuition, Housing Fees and all other remaining fees.
(6) Complete the Online Course Registration.
(7) Follow Visa and Air Ticket purchasing instructions (Optional).
(8) Come to CSP and enjoy your meaningful summer!
Summer China accepts both USD and RMB this year. Exchange
rate from USD to RMB is fixed at 1:6.6 for all CSP related pay-
Payment Methods
We provide 3 payment methods:
(1) Online Credit Card:
You will be redirect to our payment page..
* Please be noted that Application Fee will only be accepted via
online payment.
(2) International Wire Transfer (T/T):
Please remit the fund by T/T to:
JP Morgan Chase Bank, National Association,
New York City, NY
SWIFT Address: CHASUS33
For credit to: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
Beijing Municipal Branch, Beijing, PRC
A/C No.: 001043718
SWIFT Address: ICBKCNBJBJM
For further credit to Beneficiary:
A/C No.: 0200 0045 0920 1029001
Name: Beijing Panorama Education and Technology Co., Ltd.
Address: 3-702 Core Plaza, 1 Shanyuan St. Haidian District,
Beijing 100080, PRC
Telephone: +86-10-62416772
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3) Western Union/MoneyGram:
Receiver’s Information:
Yan Yan
3-702 Core Plaza, 1 Shanyuan St. Haidian District
Beijing 100080, P.R. China
+86-10-62416772
Please provide information containing sender’s name, student’s
name and DOB, amount sent, and MTCN/Reference #. Send the
above information to [email protected].
Change of Application and Refund Policy
Students can change their application at any time before submit.
Students can also receive refund before the program starts, and
please refer the table below about the exact amount can be
refunded and restrictions.
Tuition & FeesBefore May 1st
May 2nd – July 10th
July 11th – July 17th
July 18th and after
Application Fee No refund No refund No refund No refund
Tuition Fee Full refund 75% refund 50% refund No refund
Housing Full refund Full refund 50% refund No refund
Airport pick-up Full refund Full refund No refund No refund
Travel and Accommodation
Visa
It is each student’s responsibility to obtain a tourist Visa (L-type
Visa) at the Chinese Embassy or Consular office. Obtaining a
Visa can be time-consuming and we encourage all students to
prepare in advance, apply early and/or use travel agencies/visa
service websites to submit Visa applications.
Since the duration of CSP is 30 days, a 60-day tourism visa is
ideal. If you are staying beyond the 60-day period, you may need
to get Visa extension in Hong Kong before your first Visa is
expired.
Students need to provide an application form, a photo, and
passport for Visa application. Please visit the official Chinese
Embassy website to receive the most updated information.
International Traveling
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is one of the largest
airports in Asia; however, there is only one route flying from
the U.S. China Southern Airlines operates a daily flight from Los
Angles to Guangzhou.
Alternatively, students can choose to fly from various loca-
tions in the U.S. to Hong Kong International Airport, where it is
a 3 hour drive to Guangzhou. CSP will arrange airport shuttles
between Hong Kong International Airport and Sun Yat-Sen
University on July 16th and August 14th. Otherwise, public Coach
Services between the Hong Kong International Airport and
Guangzhou are available every day.
Students with a valid Chinese Visa (regardless of the Passport
issuing country) do not need a separate visa to enter Hong Kong.
Students are encouraged to use our certified travel agency, Tril-
lion International Travel, to book air tickets. Trillion International
Travel is dedicated to plan the best itinerary for CSP students,
and please mention CSP to receive the CSP discount. To receive
a quote, please call 718-808-5166 or write an email containing
your full name, departure date, departure city, return date, and
return city to [email protected].
Arrival
• Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Students can take a taxi to campus for approximately RMB 130
or take a shuttle to Rosedale Hotel (Bo Li Jiu Dian) for RMB 30,
and then take a taxi to campus.
• Hong Kong International Airport
Students can book a CSP shuttle to campus if arriving on July
16th; otherwise, students should use Coach Services from Hong
Kong International Airport to Guangzhou (RMB 180-250), then
take a taxi to campus. Coach Services from Hong Kong Interna-
tional Airport run from 7:00am to 23:59pm.
Miscellaneous
• Phone Calls
Students can purchase pre-paid SIM card for their cell phones
at many locations in China. However, please contact your home
wireless provider such as AT&T and T-Mobile, in advance, to un-
lock your cell phone before coming to China. International phone
calls can be made by using international phone cards, which are
also sold at many locations on campus.
• Food Services
There are numerous restaurants and snack shops on and around
campus, offering inexpensive and diverse dining choices, both
local and international.
• Money and Expenses
Students can bring U.S. dollars and/or Traveler’s Cheques to
China and exchange it for RMB at any local bank. Using cash
is one of the most convenient ways to pay in China; however,
major credit cards are accepted at many places.
• Insurance
Traveling insurance will be purchased by CSP and there is at no
extra charge for students. Health insurance is highly recom-
mended for students who wish to avoid unexpected expenses.
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From Guangzhou, experiencing the must-see sites and regional
cultures in China is both convenient and inexpensive. To com-
plete your summer with SYSU, 2011 CSP has carefully designed
4 Cultural Experience Tours. Departing from campus each week-
end (the Shanghai-Beijing Tour begins after examination time),
these tours will fit perfectly into your CSP schedule. Please be
noted that all CSP Cultural Experience Tours are designed to
maximize your cultural experience, therefore unlike most other
local tours, no mandatory shopping time or any extra expenses
will incur. Wherever possible, these tours will provide you the
chance to participate in local activities yourself, such as take a
lesson of Kung Fu where Bruce Lee’s teacher did. Please take
some time to read about the Tours below.
Cultural Experience Program
Xi’an Tour (3 days)
With more than 3100 years of history, the
ancient political center of Xi’an is one of
the oldest cities in China. Xi’an is world
famous as the eastern terminus of the Silk
Road and home of the Terracotta Warriors.
This tour will take you on a journey back
in time to explore the ancient city walls,
tombs with the Terracotta Warriors, pago-
das, and various museums.
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Guangdong Tour (3 days)
The province of Guangdong is enriched with a plethora of sub-regional cultures, such as the Cantonese, Cha-
oshan and Hakka cultures. Each culture still holds its unique styles of art, cuisine, medicinal practices, and archi-
tecture. On this tour, you will also pay homage to the birth place of Wing Chun (the style of Kung Fu practiced by
Bruce Lee and Yip Man) and take some lessons yourself.
Guilin Tour (3 days)
Situated on the west bank of the Li River,
Guilin is the home of six ethnic minority
populations backdropped by unique moun-
tainous scenery. You might have already
gotten a sneak peek of Guilin’s beauty,
as the landscape of planet Kashyyyk,
in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the
Sith. Standing between mountain peaks,
cruising along the Li River, tasting the
local spices and rice wine, and do not be
surprised if you are offered horse meat.
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Shanghai-Beijing Tour (6 days)
In Shanghai, take a walk in the world’s fastest growing financial district, gaze across the Huangpu River, taste the
original soup-filled dumplings near Chenghuang Temple, witness the modern transformation of the ancient residen-
tial district of Tianzifang, and take a rest in the 400 year old Yu Garden. In Beijing, visit Tiananmen Square, Forbidden
Palace, the Great Wall (not the over-crowded section) and the Summer Palace, paddle cab through the Hutongs, and
shop on the ancient street of Nan Luo Gu Xiang.
Q: How should students prepare for CSP courses?
A: Students have the full responsibility to prepare for their
selected course materials. Please refer to the course syllabi in
our website to prepare for class materials before arrival. If text-
books and/or other reading materials are required for a course,
students are responsible to purchase the reading materials prior
to their arrival on campus. Students may contact professors
directly regarding additional course materials needed for the CSP
courses.
Q: When should I apply?
A: Students should apply as early as possible, which will allow
ample time for traveling and housing arrangements to be made.
The online application system is available at the beginning of
March.
Q: What kinds of tuition discounts are available?
A: If students submit the online application form and pay the
Frequently Asked Questions
non-refundable application fee by May 1st, the students are
eligible to receive RMB 2,000 tuition discount.
Q: How many courses can each student take?
A: Each student can choose to take either 1or 2 courses in the
CSP program. Students with GPA above 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
may take up to 3 courses (upon approval by the CSP admission
office). CSP charges a fixed tuition, which means the tuition
remains the same regardless the number of courses taken.
Q: When is the payment deadline?
A: The payment deadline is June 10th, 2011. Please pay all fees
by the date.
Q: What if I cannot arrive until classes already started?
A: All students are expected to be present for the first day of
class given the intensity and short length of our program. If you
cannot arrive for the first day of class you should notify your
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professors immediately and asking for exemptions for your late
arrival. The professors’ contact information is available under the
Courses pages on the CSP website.
Q: What types of Financial Aid/Scholarships/Awards am
I eligible for?
A: China Summer Program does not offer any need-based finan-
cial aid or merit-based scholarship. CSP offers CSP Excellence
Award (5000RMB tuition refund for 5% of the student body).
Evaluations are based on program GPA and Optional Essay 1:
Why do you want to join CSP this summer? CSP also offers one
Cultural Experience Award that provides full coverage of a local
Guangzhou Tour to the applicant with the best Optional Essay 2:
What does “Walk ten thousand miles, read ten thousand books”
mean to you?
Both Essays can be submitted as parts of the Online Applica-
tion Form. The Essays will be judged by 5 members of the CSP
admission office and the winner will be notified via email.
Q: What kinds of extracurricular programs are available
at CSP?
A: There are Culture Experience Programs available. Please see
Cultural Experience pages on the CSP website.
Q: Are meals included in the housing fee?
A: No. Meal plans are not included in the housing fee. Many
inexpensive and diverse dining choices are available both on and
around campus.
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