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LAS/SAO Course Abroad: Global Studies, GLBL 298, Shanghai, China (winter)
Shanghai, China
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| Term | Year | App Deadline | Earliest Review Date | Start Date | End Date |
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| Winter Break | 2013-2014 | 09/10/2013 | 09/10/2013 | TBA | TBA |
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 Language of Instruction:
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English |
Language Requirement:
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None |
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Internship:
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No |
Housing:
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Hotel |
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Illinois Sponsor:
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LAS, Study Abroad Office (campus-wide) |
Credit or Not for Credit:
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For credit |
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It is not yet known whether this program will run in Fall/Winter 2013-14 -- please check back soon!
Global Studies (GLBL) 298
Fall/Winter LAS/SAO Course Abroad
Shanghai & Beijing, China
NEW Application Deadline:
September 18, 2012
Overview 
Course Description
Program Eligibility
Academics
Student Life
Additional Resources
Application Information
Program Fee
Scholarship Opportunities
Withdrawal, Change of Program, or Cancellation Policies
Passport/Visa Information
Contact Information
Global Studies (GLBL) 298
Fall/Winter LAS/SAO Course Abroad
Shanghai & Beijing, China
NEW Application Deadline:
September 18, 2012
Course Description
Program Eligibility
Academics
Student Life
Additional Resources
Application Information
Program Fee
Scholarship Opportunities
Withdrawal, Change of Program, or Cancellation Policies
Passport/Visa Information
Contact Information
Course Description
China's rapid economic development is one of the biggest global events in the past three decades. Much has been talked about regarding the impact of China's rise in the world's economy, American consumerism, job markets, human rights, and world politics. American students' increased exposure to China has made it possible to approach China with more focused questions and in-depth looks. This course is topic orientated, using lectures, site visits, group projects, and interactions with Chinese students to understand contemporary China from four perspectives: media, politics, individual self-expression, and China's developmentalism. These four perspectives are far from covering the entire Chinese society and culture, but they allow students the opportunity to develop basic skills for further research into the China phenomena. Because of the wide-ranging possibilities, the course is suitable for students of all majors.
The course will be based at Shanghai Jiaotong University (SJTU), in its historical downtown campus. The focus will be on Shanghai, its colonial history, its
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Program Eligibility
Application Requirements: UIUC undergrads
Language of Instruction: English
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Academics
This course is worth 3 credits.
On campus meetings: Tuesdays, beginning October 23 from 5:00 pm - 6:50 pm in G30 Foreign Language Building.
Program Dates: December 26, 2012 - January 12, 2013
*Program dates and fees are subject to change due to exchange rate fluctuations and the number of participants.
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Student Life
Housing: Students will stay in double rooms with other program participants in safe and secure hotels/hostels in Beijing and Shanghai
Meals: 3 meals per day are included in the program fee. This will include meals at SJTU. Students will be responsible for all food/drink beyond those three meals.
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Additional Resources
- China Country Info
- Shanghai News Source
- Shanghai Travel Info
- Lonely Planet – China
Application Information
First Steps Info Session
Watch the First Steps videos found on our website or attend a First Steps Info Session in person. These resources will get you thinking about important themes to consider before selecting a program including: academics, housing, duration, location, and cost. You will learn how to research a program, understand cost (with a segment on scholarships and financial aid too), and even how to apply! First Steps for the fall 2012 semester will be held Monday through Thursday from 4-5pm in Lincoln Hall room 1027.
Application Process
Apply for this program through the Study Abroad Office. In order to determine if program expenses will be Financial Aid eligible, please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at 217-333-0100 as soon as possible. All participants are expected to adhere to the policies and procedures of the University of Illinois Study Abroad Office.
Click the "Create App" button on this web page to apply. Note that you will be charged a non-refundable $25 application fee by clicking "Create App."
You may apply to only one program per term. Please consider your program options carefully before beginning a new program application, as you will be charged a non-refundable $25 application fee each time you begin a new program application by clicking "Create App."
Application Components
Program applications vary. All SAO-sponsored, faculty-led course abroad applications include:
- An official Illinois Transcript (not required for first semester Freshmen)
- Photocopy of Passport or receipt verifying application or renewal of passport
- Signature verification form (downloadable from your online application)
- 5 short-answer essay questions
- Online questionnaires and online signature documents
- Note: NO letters of recommendations are required for SAO-sponsored, faculty-led courses abroad
Applications and supporting documents must be submitted by the deadlines established by the Study Abroad Office for timely review. The Study Abroad Office reviews program applications as a batch after the deadline has passed. The decision dates listed below indicate the earliest possible date that a student's application may be reviewed. Most decisions will be released two to three weeks after each deadline.
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Program Fees
If the Study Abroad Office nominates or accepts you to the study abroad program you have applied for, the Study Abroad Office will bill your Illinois student account a non-refundable $305 advance fee. This fee will be deducted from the final cost of your program fees; however, please note that this fee is not refundable should you decide to withdraw from the study abroad program.
2012-13 PROGRAM FEE: TBD
2011-12 Program Fee: $3,190
*Fees are subject to change due to exchange rate fluctuations and the number of participants.
Total cost is ESTIMATED and is BEFORE scholarships.
Program Fee Includes: Round trip airfare (Chicago - Beijing; Shanghai - Chicago), airport transfers, ground transportation, housing and meals, orientation programs, program excursions, and international health insurance
Program Fee Does NOT Include: Personal expenses while abroad (est. $400), passport fees (est. $110-$135), visa fees (est. $140). These are off budget costs that are estimated and will be expenses out of your own pocket.
2012-13 TOTAL including off-budget expenses and program fee: TBD
2011-12 TOTAL including off-budget expenses and program fee: $3,865
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Scholarship Opportunities
All students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences receive a scholarship ($300-$1,000) toward the program cost. The amount varies depending on the program destination. Scholarship amounts are announced when program fees for each program are announced. Non-LAS students should contact their college about scholarship opportunities. All participants should also apply for the Illinois for Illinois (I4I) Study Abroad Undergraduate Scholarship. For more information, click here.
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Withdrawal Policy
All withdrawals must be made by email to the Study Abroad Office. Online withdrawals without emails may result in extra charges. Withdrawal by 5:00 pm on September 10, 2012 loses only the $25 application fee. Withdrawal after having been accepted to the program loses the $305 advance payment. After committing to the program, the student is responsible for all costs incurred.
Change Policy
To change an application, an applicant must withdraw from the original application and start another one. Such withdrawals will lose the original $25 application fee. To avoid confusion and double charges, all changes should be accompanied by an email to the Study Abroad Office.
Cancellation Policy
If a student is denied, they lose only the $25 application fee. If the University of Illinois cancels a program, the student loses the application fee but will receive a full refund of the advance payment and any other billed expenses.
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Passport/Visa Information
You must have a valid passport to participate on this program. If you do not already have a passport, or if it needs to be renewed, you must begin that process now, even before program acceptance.
Youare also required to get a visa for this program. Please consult the host country’s consulate website or a visa agency to find the application process. Students are responsible for completing this process after acceptance to the program.
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Contact Information
For any questions you may have or for more detailed information on the program, please contact the faculty leader, Gary Xu or Jenna Krosch in the Study Abroad Office (SAO). The SAO is located at:
910 S. Fifth Street
112 International Studies Building
Champaign, IL 61820
217-333-6322
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:45pm. We are closed on holidays and when classes are not in session.
