Program Director
Dr. Ting Ni, Associate Professor of History

Course
LCT 375 Global Issues in Contemporary China – 3 credits (This course counts toward the Global Studies General Education requirement; if the student has already completed Global Issues, s/he must register for a three credit independent study course on China.)

Cost
$5,550 – This includes tuition, lodging, airfare, visa and course fees. Passport and meal costs are not included.

A $1000 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of application. The remainder of the payment is due by April 1.

Eligibility
Students need to have a GPA of 2.0 or higher and aophomore status. Eligibility will also be based on recommendations and record of behavior at SMU.

Application Deadline
February 15, 2010

Application information is available in the Study Abroad Office, located in Saint Mary’s Hall, Room 136.

Program Dates

Tour Highlights

• Beijing
  • The Great Wall
  • Forbidden City
  • Summer Palace
  • Temple of Heaven
• Xi’an
  • Terra Cotta Soldiers
  • Wild Goose Pagoda
  • Drum Tower
• Shanghai
  • World Expo
  • Shanghai Museum
  • Dongfang Building

Housing
Students will stay in local hotels or student housing.