China Field Studies: Business and Culture

China , Asia Past Program Interdisciplinary

Duration of Program:

Itinerary

(Subject to change. Lectures listed are delivered by instructors from Shenzhen Polytechnic)

May 17 Arrival in Shenzhen

May 18 Welcoming Ceremony & Orientation; Classes with Chinese Students Majoring in Business English; Basic Spoken Language I: Pinyin and Greetings; Meeting with Chinese Students for Learning Partners

May 19 Lecture I: Understanding of Chinese Culture – Perspectives & Tips; City Tour: Splendid China & China Folk Culture Village

May 20 Attend 11th International Cultural Industries Fair

May 21 Lecture II: Shenzhen Maritime Management & Trading Development; Basic Spoken Language II: Self-Introduction

May 22 Basic Spoken Language III: Number, Time and Money; Chinese Martial Art Experiences

May 23 Team Building Activities with Students Majoring in Economics; East Gate Business District Visit with Chinese Students

May 24 Visit to Guangzhou

May 25 Lecture III: The Innovation & Development in QianHai SZ-HK Cooperation Zone on Modern Service Industry

May 26 Basic Spoken Language IV: Appointment and Schedule Lecture & Huawei Technologies Visit

May 27 Lecture IV: The Interpretation of Western Films from the Chinese Perspective; Chinese Tea Ceremony Experiences

May 28 Lecture V: Green Logistics in China; Chinese Dumplings Making Experiences

May 29 Basic Spoken Language V: In the Restaurant; Local Enterprise Visit: Han’s Laser

May 30 City Tour: Dapeng Fortress

May 31 Homestay in Chinese Families

June 1 Lecture 6: Consumption Structure and Habits of Chinese Consumers; Chinese Calligraphy Experience

June 2 Closing Ceremony and Farewell Party

June 3 Departure

Immerse Yourself in China’s Business and Historical Culture

May 17 to June 3, 2015 (2.5 weeks)

Pre-Departure Orientation and Lectures: May 4-14, 2015 @ Langara (2 weeks)

Program Fee: $1638.00

Equivalent to:

International Business 3100: Management Issues in International Business

Asian Studies 1225: Contemporary China

Total: 6-University Transfer Credits

Instructors Kenneth Wong and Li Yu will lead you through an 18-day itinerary to Shenzhen, packed full of experiential learning through visits to local and national businesses, historical and cultural sites, as well as lecture series' on campus at Shenzhen Polytechnic. Included is a one-day excursion to Guangzhou – one of the oldest port cities of China. Students will live on campus, and therefore have plenty of opportunities to interact with local students and instructors. There is even a full-day visit with a homestay family.