The University of Alaska Anchorage Confucius Institute would like to make you aware of an exciting program for high school students interested in Chinese language and culture study in China. Hanban, the Confucius Institute Headquarters, is sponsoring a Chinese summer camp July 8-21, 2010.
What will you do in China?
Students will spend time in Beijing and in Jilin Province, Northeast China. The camp will consist of Chinese language study(40%), Chinese cultural studies (including traditional arts of brush painting, calligraphy, Chinese decorative knots, tea, martial arts, etc.)(20%), local sightseeing(20%), visits to Chinese schools and opportunities to visit local Chinese families(20%).
How much do you need to pay?
Confucius Institute Headquarters covers all expenses, food, lodging, transportation and incidentals within China. You need to pay international air travel (Anchorage to Beijing, about $1500), visa application fee ($130), and international travel insurance (prices vary but are generally modest). The UAA Confucius Institute will assist applicants with the visa application and booking group travel and well as provide an orientation session for students prior to their departure.
Who is qualified?
Any high school students (grades 9-12) including seniors who are graduating this spring and students who will be freshmen this fall are eligible to apply. No prior knowledge of Chinese language is required.
One or two school district teachers are wanted to co-lead the group with a UAA Confucius Institute instructor. Teachers’ international round trip air ticket, visa application fee, international travel insurance and all expenses in China will be covered by UAA Confucius Institute.
Please go to UAA Confucius Institute website http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/ci to download the application form and submit it together with a one-page statement (a self-introduction and reasons why you want to join the camp etc.) and a recommendation letter from your teacher to us by April 30. First come first serve! You can either email us the application materials at gfricke@uaa.alaska.edu or fax them to 907-786-1060.
You also can mail your application package to the following address:
GuoFeng Fricke
UAA Confucius Institute
University of Alaska Anchorage
RH115, 3211 Providence Dr.
Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: 907-786-1787
Fax: 907-786-1060
Email: gfricke@uaa.alaska.edu
GuoFeng Fricke
Associate Director
UAA Confucius Institute
University of Alaska Anchorage