Study in China Summer Camp 2009 - FREE!

2009 Summer Camp Programme for Ireland

Study in China 2009 Summer Camp Programme is a two-week programme in Shanghai. It is jointly organized by UCC Confucius Institute, Irish Institute of Chinese Studies (UCC) and Shanghai University and sponsored by the Headquarters of Confucius Institute (Hanban). It provides an opportunity for non-Chinese students in Irish higher education institutions to visit China and to learn its language and culture.

Application Requirements

The programme is open to all full-time non-Chinese undergraduates and post graduates registered at Irish Higher Institutions.

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

(1) Non-Chinese nationality

(2) Interest in Chinese culture and language

(3) Academic courses and career aspirations that will be benefit from this programme

(4) Enthusiastic, sociable and well suited to group activities for the programme.

Programme arrangement:

(1) Duration： 23rd August - 5th September 2009

(2) Number of participants: 60 funded places

(3) Content of study:

(a) Chinese Language (Mandarin), Calligraphy, Martial Arts, Chinese Cultural and History, China Economic and Business, aspects of China from both traditional and modern perspectives through courses, lectures, visits and learning hands-on experiences

(b) Visits to regional cities in China

(c) Discussion with young Chinese people

(d) Stay on Shanghai University campus.

The cost of the programme in China will be covered by UCC Confucius Institute and Shanghai University including accommodation, breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and fees for summer camp courses. Participants will be responsible for their costs of visa fees, international flights, travel insurance and any other costs not related to the official programme of the Summer Camp.

For application forms or enquiries, please contact:

UCC Confucius Institute

327, O’Rahilly Building

University College Cork

College Road, Cork

Email: z.yang@ucc.ie

Application Deadline: 30^th June 2009