CIED690: Technology and Education in Modern Chinese Society

Beijing-Xian-Shanghai, China
June 16-28, 2008
 
Introduction
Through school site visits, lectures, presentations, and informal dialogue, along with relevant readings, this course will explore how China’s educational beliefs and technology contribute to its rapidly changing society and booming economy.  Several key developments in technology that shape the society and educational institutes will be explored. The potential of information technology and Internet to transform learners in the K-12 classroom and higher education will be examined.  Participants will deepen their understanding of Chinese educational systems, historical reform, and underpinning philosophies that contribute to the educational policy. Students will engage in in-depth discussion through case studies on successful curriculum integration with technology and the impact on society. The abundant human capital from hundreds of universities every year has been the driving force of China’s new “great leap” forward. Students will visit several Chinese universities and K-12 schools that have provided exemplary cases on China’s education system.

Detailed Itinerary

Program Costs
Students will be billed, May 2008.

The program costs do not include: leisure or personal spending.

• Tuition:   (3 credits)
• Program Fee: $4,495.   Fee includes international and domestic airfares, lodging accommodations,meals (with the exception of free time exploration), tours, concert and museum tickets, ground transportation, guide service, gratuity, and some course materials.
• International Education Center Fee: $175.  Required for all study abroad classes.
• Hotel:  various three-star hotels and university guest house

Student Responsibility
Passport fee and personal expenses. Students are responsible for their own passport processing fee and personal expenses.
 

Application
Please apply early as students will be admitted on a rolling basis with a maximum enrollment of 25 students. The preliminary application deadline is February 1, 2008. We encourage students to complete the application materials and send them to the program coordinator as soon as possible since the demand for this course is high.  Please contact your academic advisor to ensure academic eligibility.

Download an application

Short-Term Policies and Procedures

Deposit
A deposit of $350, payable to UST.  Remit ASAP for final confirmation.  Please deposit your check with the Business Office.

Checklist

• Complete all application materials
  • Off-Campus Study Application*
  • Short-Term Off-Campus Programs Agreement*
  • Study Abroad Program Deposit Voucher*
• Obtain two passport quality photos (2” x 2”) – one to be used to make your Insurance Identification (ISIC) card and the other to keep in your file.
• Make two copies of your passport*
• $350 deposit payable to UST before March 1, 2008, please deposit your check with the Business Office*
• Print and keep the summer-term 2008 Policies and Procedures

Please send all applications materials, plus proof of deposit, hard copy to:

International Education
44 Cleveland Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55105

Contacts
For questions regarding the content of the course, please contact Dr. Candace Chou
Dr. Candace Chou
 Tel: 651-962-4814
 Email:  ccchou@stthomas.edu

Additional information: School of Education 

For application and logistical questions, please contact
International Education
44 Cleveland Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55105