Programs : Brochure

Program Overview
The Global China Visiting Program at East China Normal University (ECNU) in Shanghai, China offers intensive language and culture courses for students who have completed two years of Chinese language with a grade B- or better. 

Academics
The Global China Program for visiting students provides an excellent opportunity to learn about China through academic and cultural immersion during one semester. This program is open to current college students who wish to study in China for one semester (15 weeks). The program consists of two parts:

A. Chinese Language Course (6 credits) from beginning to advanced levels

B. English-taught Content Courses (3 credits each) on China Studies and other fields.

The Global China Program offers a credit structure which is identical to the majority of North American universities and colleges. Course contents are carefully designed to meet the requirements of North American universities and colleges.

Students receive four credits: one from a required course, “Chinese Culture and Society,” taught by an ECNU professor and three in Chinese language taught by the School of Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language at ECNU. Students can also earn up to 0.50 credit in Asian Studies or in physical education by taking a self-paid class in calligraphy, a musical instrument, martial arts, or Taiji.  The non-language culture course counts toward the Asian Studies major.  Students studying off-campus in the fall can bring up to 4.5 credits back to campus.

Student Life
Students can take advantage of life in the vibrant city of Shanghai as well as a variety of sports and clubs offered at the university.  To learn more about student life at ECNU, click here.

Accommodations/Housing
During the semester, students live in the International Students’ Dormitory, sharing a room with a non-English speaking roommate.  

Digital Brochure
Global China Program Brochure