2010 SCUT Summer Program
1. Guangzhou Introduction
Guangzhou, the third biggest city in China, is a metropolitan with 2,220 years of history and a major city of business and tourism in South China. Rapid economic development has brought in the cultural prosperity --- Guangzhou, as the central city of the Cantonese culture, has always been the political, economic and cultural hub of Guangdong and south China.
Guangzhou enjoys pleasant mild sub-tropical climate all the year round. The average annual temperature is between 20°C and 22°C. Cantonese cuisine is one of the four major food styles of China, which earns a high profile in food reputation and everybody knows the famous compliment - “Eating in Guangzhou”.
Benefited from the Guyue heritage and nurtured by Han culture from mid-China, Cantonese culture grows to be a culture of splendid richness, and the influence of western culture and the once colony economy also attribute a lot to its complexity. Guangzhou is the birthplace of Cantonese and borders Hong Kong and Macau. It is well-known as the hometown of overseas Chinese.
2. SCUT & SIE Introduction
South China University of Technology (SCUT) is one of the top 25 universities in China. It is operated under the direct leadership of the State Ministry of Education in China. Since its establishment in 1952, SCUT has developed into a major university, which offers comprehensive disciplines including Science, Engineering, Business, Management, Liberal Arts, Art & Design, Law and Bio-Medical Science, etc.
The School of International Education (SIE) is an international student administrative organization of SCUT, which integrates with international student education, administration and the academic research. SIE has successfully operated a series of immersion programs and culture courses. Details of the operated programs are demonstrated in the Appendix 1 & 2.
3. Program Introduction
The SCUT Summer Camp is designed to give students a unique opportunity to learn Chinese language and experience the Chinese culture in the loving southern city of China - Guangzhou. Students are grouped according to language proficiency.
The camp consists of two to four weeks. Students participate in morning language classes and afternoon activities that center around some specific themes. Field trips are planned to enrich each themed language session. Students will participate daily in different types of sports, arts and cultural activities.
Afternoon indoor and outdoor activities may include calligraphy, paper-cut, crafts, dumpling making, Kungfu, dance, table tennis, badminton, basketball, etc.
The language immersion summer camp is staffed by experienced and qualified teachers of School of International Education (SIE).
What you will receive?
* Chinese language immersion
* Sports or arts or some other fun past-time
* New look into China, rather than the typical Beijing historical sites or culture.
* On-campus accommodation
* 24-hour emergency assistance & support
* Fantastic offers for after camp travel to HK & Macau
How much will it cost?
l Application fee: RMB 200
l Tuition fees: RMB 2,280
l Optional weekend trips: (Charged according to the actually cost)
- Guangzhou Day tour: RMB 120 (Approx.)
- Zhujiang Bear Group tour: RMB 65 (Approx.)
l Accommodation:
- Twin share (Air-conditioned): RMB 40/day/person
Single room (Air-conditioned): RMB 60/day/person
Camp dates: July 19(Monday) to August 13 (Friday), 2010
Schedule (To be confirmed)
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Day
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Morning
8:00-11:40
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Afternoon
14:30-16:10
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Sunday
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Arrive in Guangzhou, Placement Test, Meeting with teachers
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First Week
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Monday
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Chinese & Culture
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Tour of SCUT Museum
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Tuesday
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Chinese & Culture
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Chinese Movie Appreciation
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Wednesday
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Chinese & Culture
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Sports Game
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Thursday
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Chinese & Culture
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Tourism & Geography
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Friday
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Chinese & Culture
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Calligraphy
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Saturday
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Guangzhou City Tour with Night Cruise on the Pearl River
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Sunday
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Free Time
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Second Week
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Monday
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Chinese & Culture
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Scientific Chinese
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Tuesday
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Chinese & Culture
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Chinese Movie Appreciation
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Wednesday
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Chinese & Culture
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Sports Game
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Thursday
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Chinese & Culture
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Chinese Kungfu: Yongchun
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Friday
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Chinese & Culture
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Calligraphy
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Saturday
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Tour to Zhujiang Bear Group
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Sunday
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Free Time
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Third Week
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Monday
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Chinese & Culture
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Paper-cutting
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Tuesday
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Chinese & Culture
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Dumpling Making
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Wednesday
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Chinese & Culture
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Sports Game
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Thursday
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Chinese & Culture
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Chinese Kungfu: Yongchun
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Friday
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Chinese & Culture
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Calligraphy
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Saturday
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Shopping Tour: Beijing Road or Shangxiajiu Road
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Sunday
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Free Time
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Fouth Week
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Monday
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Chinese & Culture
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Tourism & Geography
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Tuesday
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Chinese & Culture
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Chinese Kungfu: Yongchun
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Wednesday
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Chinese & Culture
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Sports Game
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Thursday
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Review
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Review
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Friday
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Examination
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Farewell Party
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Saturday
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Departure
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* All rooms are equipped with separate bathroom, air-conditioner, Internet connection, desk, bed with pillow, quilt and bed sheets, wardrobe, etc. There is coin-in laundry service, kitchen, meeting & chatting room in the Dormitory of International Student.
Note:
1. International flight and insurance are not included.
2. Quoted price is subject to the option of the optional post tour, a longer period of formal study, or own choice for different accommodation types or longer stay.
