Entry Requirements
You must be at least a high school graduate and you must be qualified for at least one of the following conditions to pass our English language proficiency requirement.
*English native speaker
*Studying or Graduated from an institution where English is the main language of instruction
*Have a valid TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score which is higher than 80 (iBT) or a valid IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score which is higher than 6.0 or equivalent score in other forms of English language tests.
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Special Requirements
Pay Tuition Before Getting Admission Letter: Required, and You Will Need to Pay 18,000 RMB
You will need to pay 18,000 RMB as the tuition fee to the university before you can get the admission letter.
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Program Description
ECNU Global Curriculum Program will be hosted in ECNU North Zhongshan Road Campus (Downtown Campus).
ECNU Global Curriculum Program provides an excellent opportunity for students to learn about China through academic and cultural immersion during one semester. This program is open to current college students who wish to study in China for one semester (15 weeks). The program consists of two parts—Chinese Language course and Content courses on China Studies which will be conducted in English.
ECNU Global Curriculum Program offers a credit structure which is identical to the majority of North American universities and colleges. Course contents are carefully designed to meet the requirements of North American universities and colleges.
Classes are held from Monday to Friday and all content courses are taught in English.
Course Information
Business/Economics
Course Name: International Marketing (China Focus)
Course Description:
The course assesses the parameters of marketing strategy and success in the context of prevailing Chinese cultural norms and expectations in a rapidly developing consumer culture wherein social mobility, rapid change, technological sophistication and the growing incursion of foreign mass media and popular culture are the conditions of the day. The course lays out the underlying cultural logic that informs management, leadership, human resource conventions, and considers how these matters condition product development strategies, market research, and approaches to customer and public relations in different kinds of Chinese enterprise. Likewise, the course examines marketing questions with reference to common product, price, place, and promotion strategies in China. This course will include case studies from successful Western firms in China such as Apple and KFC and domestic firms like Haier and Lenovo.
Course Name: China's Macroeconomic Impact
Course Description:
Since 1978 when China initiated economic reforms and opening up policies, the Chinese economy has been one of the fastest growing economies. China is now the world's second biggest economy and second biggest exporter. What are the impacts of China's rise on the global economy? What will other countries react to China's economic emerge? This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge of what has happened to China and its impact on global economy in the last three decades. The course will offer in-depth discussion of Chinese macroeconomic development, industrial structure, trade pattern, economic imbalance, and its impact on the rest of the world economy, particularly on Asia, the US, and Africa.
Sociology
Course Name: Issues in Contemporary Chinese Society
Course Description:
China's transition to a market economy and return to the global community have huge impacts over the lives of its people, as well as the rest of the world. While covering other fields such as anthropology, political science, gender studies and urban studies, this course mostly employs a sociological perspective to examine issues in contemporary Chinese society. Topics examined include not only these well-known aspects of Chinese society such as guanxi and face, collectivism and family-centered culture, but also the emerging civil society, onging sexual revolution, and increasing social polarization that are more likely associated with the enormous social change over the past three decades. Students will be asked to critically and creatively think about change and continuity in contemporary China in relation to the dynamic and complex interaction of local factors and global forces.
Course Name: Globalization and Urbanization: China's Urban Transformation and What It Means for the World
Course Description:
This course introduces students to the recent literature on China's immense urban transformation process, spatial restructuring and urban problems it causes. Much of the course focuses on the post-1978 period, which fundamentally differs from the preceding 30 years of state socialism. The topics are mainly divided into three parts. Part 1 is on the process and the uniqueness of urbanization in China. Issues such as the socialist ideology, the household registration (hukou) system, rural-urban migration and globalization will be discussed. We will also pay special attention to the process of urban development in Shanghai. Part 2 is on the spatial restrcturing of Chinese cities. We will study the dominant work unit (danwei) compounds in pre-reform era, urban renewal and expansion and the diversified urban landscapes in post-reform era, urban renewal and expansion and the diversified urban landscapes in post-reform era. Part 3 will examine various urban issues emerging with the rapid urbanization, such as the massive migration and assimilation, housing problemns, urban inequality and discontent.
History & Culture
Course Name: Chinese Civilization: An Introduction
Course Description:
This course introduces to students the general Chinese civilization from the neolithic era down to the present. It emphasizes the late imperial period to the contemporary world. The course covers as wide topics as history, philosophy, politics, women’s studies, local society, economy, environment, etc. The goal of the course is to provide students with general knowledge of China’s past and present, but at the same time encourage them to deeply investigate one or two fields that mostly attract them. By exploring such fields, the course anticipates students to understand China’s glory and predicament, which will greatly improve the mutual understandings between Chinese people and foreigners. Students are required to read assigned readings every week and finish writing two papers centered on the topics they choose during the semester. They are expected to participate actively in the course by raising questions, leading discussions, or giving presentations.
Course Name: History of Modern China
Course Description:
This course serves as a survey of modern Chinese history. It will guide the students to explore the drastic social, cultural and political transitions that took place in China in the past one and half centuries, which led to the country’s current condition. Lectures and discussions will center on the introduction of general social context of different historical periods, significant incidents and events, key historical figures, as well as landmark literary texts and cultural artifacts. While generally following a chronological order, the course content will also be arranged in such a way as to address the various themes of social changes that have significant implications in the contemporary era – the reconstruction of national and ethnic identities of modern time, China’s international relationships, religions and secret societies, the transformation of gender role and family relationship, changes in economic policies, as well as trends in literatures and popular cultures. Through the study of an array of texts that include historical documents, literary works, documentary and feature films, the course will provide the opportunities for the students to acquire and exercise analytical skills to critically examine materials from a wide range of sources, perspectives and media forms.
Philosophy
Course Name: Chinese Philosophy
Course Description:
This module introduces several schools of philosophy that were developed in ancient China and that have been of outstanding relevance within its entire intellectual history. We will look mainly at the Pre-Qin thinkers, beginning with at the great Confucian masters Confucius (Kongzi), Mencius (Mengzi), Xunzi (Hsun Tzu), and the response given by Mozi. We will then examine the Daoist masterpieces the Daodejing (Tao-Te-Ching) also known as the Laozi(Lao-Tzu) and the Zhuangzi (Chuang Tzu). Finally we will read passages from the Legalist “classic” Hanfeizi (Han Fei Tzu).
Chinese Language
Beginners’Class:
Chinese language is regarded as one of the most difficult languages to learn due to its distinct pronunciation and pictographic characters. However, learning Chinese is never a mission impossible. The beginners are expected to acquire the elementary vocabulary and patterns, which may seem to be hard at the outset. It is the indispensable step for the Chinese language learning though. This entry-level Chinese language course will offer students a genuine vision of what and how the Chinese people are thinking and talking, thus helping them to pave the way for a more real and pleasant experience of the Chinese culture.
Intermediate Class:
This instruction is designed to improve your overall ability to understand and use Chinese language. The course consists of pronunciation practice, explanations and practice of new linguistic items, and practice of listening, speaking, reading and writing. The course aims at improving students’ overall language proficiency through a variety of learning activities and tasks.
Advanced Class:
Advanced Chinese class focuses more on analyzing the reading material or social phenomenon then presenting your opinions on it as well as writing reports. Students are expected to be familiar with the new words and new text before they come to the lessons thus in the class, the main focus will be discussions, reports, and presentations.
Credit Transfer
Students who wish to have the ECNU credits transferred to other colleges and universities are advised to consult with the appropriate academic authorities at their home institution in advance by showing our course syllabus posted online. Home institutions’ academic advisors make the final decision whether a particular course may be applied towards the major or elective requirement at the home institution.
Tuition & Fees
Application Fee (Non-Refundable) 400 RMB
Tuition 18000 RMB
* Tuition for each course is 5,500 RMB if you want to take more than 4 courses.Accommodation cost
* Please be aware that Global China Program is a short-term program. The accommodation fee shown on the above webpage is paid by fixed semester dates according to school calendar (which is longer than the dates for GCP). Students may also choose to pay for accommodation by actual staying dates but the price per night will be higher depending on the stay period.
ECNU Benefits
Cultural Activities
You will have opportunity to become fully immersed in Chinese culture and to better get to know your Chinese and international fellow students by taking part in all kinds of students’ activities such as sports meet, international cultural festival, day trips, etc.
Elective Courses
ECNU offers elective courses such as Chinese Martial Arts, Calligraphy, Chinese songs, Chinese painting to international students every semester. Some of the courses are free and others only charge you a small amount of money. You may register for the elective courses in the International Students Office at the beginning of the semester.
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Entry Requirements
You must be at least a high school graduate and you must be qualified for at least one of the following conditions to pass our English language proficiency requirement.
*English native speaker
*Studying or Graduated from an institution where English is the main language of instruction
*Have a valid TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score which is higher than 80 (iBT) or a valid IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score which is higher than 6.0 or equivalent score in other forms of English language tests. -
Fee Structure
Tuition Fee Non-degree RMB 18,000 in total (About $ 3,305) Accommodation Fee No.1 International Student Residence Hall Double Room RMB 40 (More Details) No.2 International Student Residence Hall Double Room RMB 40 to RMB 60 (More Details) No.12 Student Residence Hall Double Room RMB 30 (More Details) International Exchange Service Center Double Room RMB 40 to RMB 80 (More Details) Single Room RMB 145 (More Details) Shanghai International Students Service Center Double Room RMB 2,400 (More Details) Single Room RMB 3,900 (More Details) International Student Dorm Minhang Single Room RMB 35 (More Details) Other Fees Application Fee USD 40 to USD 150 Service Fee USD 100 Living Expense RMB 1,500 to RMB 3,000 - Application Materials
"*" means necessary documents that you must provide in your application.
*1. Copy of valid passport
With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included
*2. Copy of highest education graduation certificate
Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English.
*3. Copy of highest education transcript
Transcript in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English.
*4. Copy of English proficiency test certificate
Proof of your English proficiency for non-native speakers: For example, IELTS or TOEFL, only for applicant whose native language is not English.
Tips:
For applicants who are in China: If you are an employee, you still need to provide employment separation certificate and your current residence permit. If you are a student, you need to provide transfer certificate, leaving certificate, certificate of attendance rate issued by previous school and your current residence permit. - How to Apply
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Basic Information
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Teaching Language : | English |
Application Deadline: | Dec 31 , 2020 |
Tuition : | RMB 18,000 In Total |
Application Fee: | USD 75 (Non-Refundable) |
Service Fee: | USD 100 (Non-Refundable) |
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