Duration of Program:
Program Outline
(Subject to change. Lectures listed are delivered by instructors from Shenzhen Polytechnic)
May 16 Depart Vancouver for Wuzhen via Shanghai
May 17 Arrive in Shanghai. Transfer by bus to Wuzhen. 2 nights
May 19 Depart Shanghai for Beijing by air. 4 nights
May 23 Depart Beijing for Shenzhen. 16 nights
May 23 - June 8
Lecture series
TBC
Business visits
TBC
Cultural experiences
TBC
Tours and field trips
TBC
Basic Spoken Mandarin Language lessons
TBC
Interaction with local students
TBC
June 8 Departure
Immerse Yourself in China’s Business and Historical Culture
May 15 to June 8, 2016 (3.5 weeks)
Pre-Departure Orientation and Lectures: May 2-11, 2016 at Langara College (2 weeks)
Program Fee: $2,489.00 (Subject to fluctuation due to change in itinerary and/or exchange rate)
NOTE: Generous scholarships are available to all qualified applicants. Please contact Kenneth Wong for more information.
Equivalent to:
International Business 2000: Introduction to International Business
AND Asian Studies 1225: Contemporary China
Total: 6 University-Transfer Credits
Instructors Kenneth Wong and Li Yu will lead you through an 25-day itinerary to Wuzhen (near Shanghai), Beijing, and Shenzhen, packed full of experiential learning through visits to local and national businesses, as well as historical and cultural sites.
Wuzhen, aka Venice of the East, offers a picturesque setting for history buffs and avid photographers.
Beijing, the capital of China, is central to the growth of its economy we see today, complete with some of the best known historical sites including the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and more.
Shenzhen Polytechnic will offer a lecture series, complete with cultural experiences. Language classes will introduce you to the basics of the Mandarin Chinese. Students will live on campus while in Shenzhen, and therefore have plenty of opportunities to interact with local students and instructors. Most weekends will be kept free for your personal exploration.