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STUDY ABROAD AFFILIATED PROGRAMS The Alliance for Global Education Programs in Beijing and Shanghai, China China's recent emergence as a world economic giant assures that it will be a major player in shaping events of the 21 st century. More and more U. S. students recognize the value of China as a study abroad destination, not just because of the country's importance as a world power, but also because of the vast cultural and artistic treasures of a nation boasting four thousand years of civilization. China offers a fascinating and engaging backdrop for students from a variety of disciplines. Students studying through The Alliance for Global Education may choose one of three possible programs in China . Students enrolled in the program at the Beijing Language and Culture University will explore contemporary China in the capital city, one of the fastest-changing cities in the world. Here students will combine Chinese language study with a range of China Studies courses taught in English. Students with an interest in International Business can choose to participate in the program hosted by Shanghai University of Finance and Economics where the curriculum is focused on international business, economic development, and Chinese language. A third program, hosted by Fudan University , focuses on the study of contemporary Chinese society and language in Shanghai . Here students may choose an intensive study of Chinese language or a combination of Chinese language and area studies. Students participating in the Alliance for Global Education's programs in China will be accommodated in university housing designed for international students. Thorough support services and planned cultural activities, lectures, excursions, and social events will enhance the students' experience. Chinese graduate students, employed to assist the Alliance staff, help assure that participating students are as fully integrated as possible into Chinese student life. For more information about this program, visit: www.allianceglobaled.org The Alliance for Global Education Programs in Pune, India In Spring 2009, The Alliance will be establishing its first India program in Pune, a vibrant, bustling city of 3.5 million people that has long been considered India's intellectural center Home to many of India's top academic institutions, with a thriving student scene, Pune also has a wealth of traditional culture and performing arts resources, hosts many of the country's most forward-thinking NGOs, and was recently named as one of the world's top three emerging global cities, with technology and international business rapidly bringing new, fascinating dimensions to its already multi-faceted urban landscape. Students in this program will enroll in a required course on contemporary India and an internship or directed research in an area of the student's interest. Students may choose from electives in a number of areas to complete the 15-18 credit semester program. A summer program will also be available. For more information about this program, visit: www.allianceglobaled.org |
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