2006 Summer Study in
University System of
Director
Co-director
Wilson Huang, Ph.D., Associate
Professor,
I. Nature and Purpose of the Program
Summer Study in
B. Date and Location
The program will
be conducted in 4 weeks beginning in early-May at
This study abroad will be
a collaborative program to be sponsored by the Asia Council of the University
System of Georgia (USG), Valdosta State University (VSU) and Dalton State
College (DSC). Our primary host will be the
Dr.
All USG full-time faculty members either on tenure or non-tenure tracks are eligible to apply for participation in the program. Interested faculty will submit an application form and complete curriculum vitae to the program Director/Co-directors. Applicants will be selected by the Directors based on merits of proposed courses, strengths of professional credentials, and student characteristics of their affiliated institutions. The selected faculty will be responsible for student recruitment and instruction of two courses. One of the accompanying professors will be able to speak Mandarin fluently; this faculty member will function as the group’s interpreter.
F. Program Goals
The main goal of this study is to
help students acquire a general
grasp of the social, economic, and political systems of
·
To promote a greater understanding and
appreciation of the American society through comparisons with civilizations of
a different culture
·
To
internationalize students in a foreign setting where that can develop a much broader base of information
and knowledge to strategize decisions best for their educational advancement
and their future profession as well
·
To
further the understanding of details of a diverse culture through first-hand
experience and personal exploration of the infrastructures of a non-western
society
·
To
advance intellectuality, independence, and responsibility in the student
through course requirements accomplished in a culturally challenging setting
II. Descriptions of Program Curricula
A. Academic Theme
Depending on the year and
context in which the program is conducted, the curriculum of the program may be
designed around a theme. In the
program’s inaugural year, it is proposed that courses offered are united by the
theme “The United States and the Rising
China: Fostering a Cross-cultural Understanding.” In a specific year, the
program may be promoted under the theme “International Cooperation and
Integration” for a study of the US-China-Taiwan relations at host universities
in
B. Credit Hours
The program will offer a maximum of six semester hours of credit. Students will register for their courses at their home institutions, where it is possible. Students may also register for courses as transient students if their home institutions do not offer equivalent courses.
C. Class Size and
Structure
The program is designed to accept 18-30 students guided by three or more USG professors. The minimum enrollment to the program is six which will enable one professor to participate.
Formats of the instruction will
include class lectures, written projects, field trips, and weekend excursions.
An orientation session will be given to students on the first day of the class
in the host university. The
instructional formats specified above will meet the minimum number of class
contact hours stipulated by the Board of Regents.
Regular classes will meet in
morning and afternoon sessions on selected class days. Each accompanying
professor will teach two courses -- one in the morning, and another in the
afternoon. Group tours, guided projects, field
observations, home visits, cultural enrichments, and other activities related
to the courses will be organized to enrich students’ experiences.
D. Field Trips, Excursions, and
Cultural Enrichment
The program will begin in
Some cultural activities will be
organized to entertain the students.
Short non-credit courses on Chinese language, martial arts, Tai-Chi,
culinary arts, classical dances, movies, etc. can be offered to students at
additional cost or without charge. Group
meetings with ZU students and faculty will be arranged to exchange views on
Chinese and American systems. One or two
ZU students will be solicited as cultural ambassadors or “buddy” to assist each
American student.
Students are expected to complete
academic requirements such as exams and assignments as comparable as those
required in regular courses taught at their home institution. At the end of the course, students will
complete an exit survey describing their assessments on the following items:
the contents of the course, quality of instruction, learning outcomes,
strengths and weakness of the program.
Faculty members may consider the
following undergraduate courses for their instructions to students, or suggest
some of their own courses. Graduate students may also participate in the program
conducting independent studies upon the approval of an accompanying USG
professor.
ARTH 4150: Contemporary Art History
ANTH 3040: Cultural Anthropology
COMM 3500: Fundamentals of
Cross-cultural Communication
CRJU 4010: Comparative Justice
Systems
ECON 3600: International Economics
ENGL 2110-2140: World Literature I,
II, III, IV
GEOG 1102: World Regional Geography
HIST 1011-1013: History of
Civilization I, II, III
HIST 4401:
HIST 4402:
MDIA 4450: International Media
MGNT 4800: International Management
MKTG 4680: International Marketing
MUSC 1110: Music Appreciation -
World Music
MUSC 2450: Introduction to World
Music
PHIL 2XXX: Introduction to
Philosophy
PHIL 4XXX: The Chinese
Philosophical Tradition
POLS 2401: Introduction to Global
Issues
POLS 3300: Comparative Politics
POLS 3400: International Politics
POLS 4340-4440: Comparative and
International courses
REL 2020: World Religions
REL 3700: Buddhism
SOCI 3060: Race and Ethnic
Relations
SOCI 3800: Social Stratification
XXXX 4700: Special Topics
XXXX 4900: Directed Study
A six-weeks Chinese Language
program led by USG faculty members and sponsored by the Asia Council will be
available immediately after the four-weeks program is finished. Students who plan
to take Chinese language should register designated courses before they depart
for the four-week study.
III. Travel, Lodging, and On-site Management
The China Travel Service Head
Office in
In
While the study-abroad group is at
the
IV. Faculty
Compensation
Faculty salary and course
reduction are arranged directly between the selected faculty and his/her home
institution. Faculty expenses including
round-trip airfare, lodging and meals, and transportations for the program in
V. Timeline (due dates in parentheses)
Faculty applications (
Selection of participating faculty
(
Program guides completed (
Student recruitments (Fall
2005/Early Spring 2006)
Student application deadline (
VI. Estimated
Costs per Student
The program cost estimated at 24
students with three instructors is $