Choose one East Asian Studies elective:
Extra-curricular Activities
Contemporary Chinese Politics: State, Party, People (3 credits)
Students are invited to take part in a full schedule of excursions, events, and lectures designed to enhance their understanding of China and the historical and modern influences that impact its culture and people.
FUDA POCC 350
FUDA ECCD 370 Opening
and Reform: China’s Economic Development Since 1978 (3 credits) FUDA IRUC 340 Sino-U.S.
Relations: Superpower and Realignment (3 credits)
TRACK 2 Intensive Chinese Language
(15–18 credits)
Alliance students take a break while hiking in the Yellow Mountains.
Students must have completed four semesters of Chinese prior to enrolling in this intensive language track that requires students to speak ONLY in Chinese throughout the term.
Courses FUDL 201-600
Chinese Language
The Alliance arranges extra-curricular classes such as taiji or calligraphy that offer a wonderful opportunity to learn about more traditional Chinese culture. In Shanghai, Fudan students visit the historic Bund and former French concession, the Propaganda Poster Art Centre, and various artists’ studios and markets, with many opportunities to meet locals. The field study trip to Sichuan, Yunnan, or Qinghai provinces allows students to gain a greater understanding of Chinese culture, society, and economic development (see page 13).
(required, 20 class hours/week, 15 credits) “I enjoyed the Intensive Language track at Fudan incredibly. I am absolutely enamored with each and every professor – they are all dedicated, personable, and clearly genuinely want to help us improve our Chinese. As far as the intensive language track goes, I’m not sure I’ve ever been in a situation where each professor was so incredibly great. I have nothing but good things to say about them.” — Spike Hosch, University of the South, Fudan Program
All courses emphasize reading, writing, speaking, and listening and include opportunities for practical application outside the classroom. Six levels are offered, intermediate through advanced. One-on-one sessions with teachers twice a week provide individualized tutoring and guidance. Students may opt to take one course in English:
SUMMER PROGRAM Both Fudan tracks also run for 8 weeks during the summer for a total of 9 credits, offering 15 hours per week of Chinese language instruction plus an additional course in English. Course descriptions and syllabi may be found on the Alliance website. Students complete a Capstone Project and participate in a 5-day Field Study Trip.
FUDL SOCS 260 Chinese
Society in the Twenty-First Century (optional, 3 credits)
All students will complete a Capstone Project as part of this course (see page 12).
Housing Students are housed with Chinese roommates in furnished two to three bedroom apartments adjacent to campus. This offers the opportunity for Alliance students to get to know Chinese students on campus quickly and to engage in language immersion and cultural exchange. Chinese roommates are also invited to attend many Alliance activities.
Michele Arenas (Rider University) deciphers Chinese graffiti in Shanghai’s famous M50 art district.
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