*TU Education, Ethics, and Change in China (Faculty-Led)

*Towson University

Summer

Beijing, China (Map)
Luoyang, China (Map)
Xi'an, China (Map)

PROGRAM CANCELLED

When East meets West! Explore education, ethics, and change in China with Towson University in Summer 2018. Tracing the intellectual history of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism, program participants will witness how China's education has been impacted by tradition and explore ethical and social justice issues from multiple perspectives. The learning experience will be enhanced by school and university visits, guest lectures, and and immersive cultural activities. Participants will gain a dynamic view of how tradition and modernity interact both within and across cities.

Students will spend time in Beijing - China's capital city and political, financial, educational, and cultural center, Luoyang - considered the cradle of Chinese civilization, and Xi'an known for its terracotta soldiers. Program highlights include visits to the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, the Longmen Grottoes, and the Shaolin Temple. Participants will also learn how to make dumplings from local community members!

Program schedule (PDF) (subject to change)

View the program presentation (PDF)

Available Terms

Open to Non-TU Students

Dates

TU Application Deadline(s)

Program Director

Academic Information

Accommodation

Costs

Program fee includes academic credit, housing, breakfast daily, most lunches, a welcome and farewell dinner, excursions, activities, health insurance, and visa fees. Additional costs include international airfare, all other meals, personal expenses, and the Study Abroad Fee.

The Towson University Study Abroad Office reserves the right to make any necessary changes including adjustments in cost in the event that unforeseen circumstances arise.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Semester	Summer 2018
Program Fee	$2,915
Study Abroad Fee	$150
Meals (Estimate)	$150
Airfare (Estimate)	$1,800
Visa Fees	Included
Personal Expenses (Estimate)	$300
ESTIMATED TOTAL	$5,315

NOTE: International airfare is NOT included in the program cost.Students will be responsible for making their own travel arrangements to the program location to arrive by the designated date and time. The Study Abroad Office will identify an optional flight which participants are encouraged to purchase independently.

Withdrawals/Refunds: After admission into the program, the student is responsible for the full program fee. Should the student wish to withdraw from the program for any reason after admission, only recoverable expenses may be refunded. Non-recoverable expenses may include but are not limited to costs paid to a study abroad provider, travel agency, or other third party by TU on the students behalf; housing; transportation; non-refundable deposits; activity fees; honorariums; guest lecture fees. Towson University withdrawal/drop/add deadlines do not apply. The student must submit his/her intention to withdraw in writing to the TU Study Abroad Office.

Eligibility

Additional Information

For more information, contact Prof. Xiaoming (Sarah) Liu, Towson University Department of Elementary Education, 410-704-3539, or Prof. Ashley Lucas, Towson University Department of Secondary and Middle Education, 410-704-3544, or the TU Study Abroad Office at 410-704-2451.

To learn more, attend a Faculty-led Advising Session! These are offered Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 3pm in PY 408.

NOTE: Please check the Centers for Disease Control website for information regarding any recommended and/or required vaccinations and medications for your destination.

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TU Faculty-Led

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