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Sichuan University - Pacific Lutheran University
Chengdu, China-Mainland
(pop. 9.4 million)
Student Enrollment: 70,000
Language of instruction: English
www.scu.org.cn/home/home.asp
PLU Program Brochure
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
ISEP-Direct semester and possible full year option
ISEP-Direct site for member and affiliate students.
Chance of Placement
ISEP-Direct chance of placement is excellent.
Courses
SM1:
Language courses: Choose Option A—Non-intensive (3-4 credits) or Option B—Intensive (6-12 credits).
Elective Courses (options vary): Contemporary Chinese Culture and Society (3 credits), Western China: The Rural and Minority Experience (2 credits only available to those participating in Tibet Study Tour), The 20th Century History of China: 1912-1992 (3 credits), Chinese Politics: From Historical Ideas to Contemporary Realities (3 credits), Sino-American Relations and Problems (3 credits), Religion in Chinese Society (3 credits), Environmental Issues in China (3 credits), Global Business (3 credits), Chinese Arts and Culture (2 credits), Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy (1 credit), Introduction to Taiji (1 credit).
SM2:
Language courses: Choose Option A—Non-intensive (3-4 credits) or Option B—Intensive (6-12 credits).
Elective Courses (options vary):
Contemporary Chinese Culture and Society (4 credits), 20th Century History of China (3 credits), Chinese Politics: Historical Ideas to Contemporary Realities (3 credits), Sino-American Relations (3 credits), Advanced Environmental Issues in China (3 credits), Religion in Chinese Society (3 credits), China's Business Environment (3 credits), Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy (1 credit), and Introduction to Taiji (1 credit).
Academic Notes
All courses are taught in English. Students must enroll in the required core courses (10 credits) and may choose any of the elective credits totaling no more than 17 credits.
For students interested in pursuing intensive Chinese language, they may substitute the Intensive Chinese Language elective course (8 credits) for the Chinese Language core course (4 credits).
Students will receive U.S. academic credit from Pacific Lutheran University upon completely the program. Transcripts will show that coursework was completed while at Sichuan University.
Special ISEP Application Instructions
International students who are not native English speakers must submit a Language Proficiency Report for both English and Chinese.
ISEP-Direct student must have sophomore, junior or senior status with a minimum of 3.0 GPA.
Language Notes
Previous study of Chinese language is not required. Placement testing for the Chinese language courses is given at the beginning of the program. All Chinese levels welcome to apply.
Program Dates
Academic year: early September to late May; Semester 1: early September to December; Semester 2: late February to late May.
Housing and Meals
Students are housed in double-occupancy rooms at the international residence hall. The cost of accommodations are included in the program fee. Meals are not included.
Student Activities
Included in the program fee is pre-session orientation tour starting in Beijing.
Students will have the opportunity to visit the Wolong Panda Preserve and the Leshan Great Buddha outside of Chengdu. Additionally, students will be provided the opportunity to participate in an optional mid semester study tour. Locations may include Hong Kong, Tibet, and Beijing. Additional fees are not included in the program fee. Cost and travel information will be announced prior to placement.
A service learning program component will allow students to teach English at a variety of locations within Sichuan University and Chengdu.
ISEP-Direct
Information about ISEP-Direct fees and dates.
Profile
Sichuan University, with a history dating back to 1896, offers the widest scope of disciplines offered at a university in the West of China. Sichuan University boasts over 70,000 students. It is widely considered one of China's most prestigious universities and falls directly under the State Ministry of Education.
The large and bustling campus attracts students from around the world. The surrounding area is fun and convenient, offering Internet cafes, restaurants, banking and shopping.
Location
Nestled in a rich agricultural basin near the foothills of Tibet, Sichuan Province in China's most populous. Within the mixture of modern cities and rural villages is Chengdu, the provincial capital – home to Western China’s best universities and hospitals, and a major site for foreign and domestic investment, including global industry leaders like Microsoft, Boeing and Intel.
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