All courses in the Experience China program will be taught in a module format. In this format courses are approximately three to four weeks in length, and taught one at a time. You are required to be enrolled in a course during each module of the program. with the exception of Module Three which is an optional, but highly encouraged, Mandarin language course, running through the entirety of the semester. Modules One and Two are the Experience China core courses, required of all participants. A rotating curriculum will be offered during Modules Four and Five of the program, allowing you a variety of courses to choose from.
China: Society & Cultural Immersion
This course will explore topics related to intercultural communication, incrementally building a broad foundation of exposure, awareness and understanding of culture, in general, and specifically Chinese daily life, that will serve as a platform for further exploration and learning about China and global citizenship.
China: From Ancient Culture to a Modern Global Force
This course will utilize an interdisciplinary approach to build a deeper understanding of China as an ancient country and a modern day geopolitical and economic force by understanding its history, geography, government & politics, ethnic compositions, arts, and more.
Mandarin Language Course
The Mandarin language course is a highly recommended component of the Experience China program. Instructors at Zhejiang International Studies University will tailor language instruction to fit your needs - from beginner to intermediate.
Global Business & Society
Introduces students to the values that serve as the foundation for American business organizations and the impact these values have in our global economy. Uses tools of social scientific inquiry to examine how globalization has impacted these values and how business has responded to the challenges of globalization.
Merchandise Planning and Control
Techniques and methods used in the retail industry to analyze and evaluate performance and efficiencies of sales and inventory. Applications of merchandise theory and techniques to budget, manage, and adjust purchases, inventories, and sales.
Modern East Asian Literature & Cinema
This course introduces students to the significant cultural, social, political, and aesthetic developments in Modern East Asia through the study of major works of 20th and 21st century Chinese, Japanese, and Korean literature and film. We will also consider memoirs, writings of political theory, sociology, religion, and history.
Assortment Planning
Methods of optimizing retail product assortments to gain a competitive advantage.
China: Society & Cultural Immersion
This course will explore topics related to intercultural communication, incrementally building a broad foundation of exposure, awareness and understanding of culture, in general, and specifically Chinese daily life, that will serve as a platform for further exploration and learning about China and global citizenship.
China: From Ancient Culture to a Modern Global Force
This course will utilize an interdisciplinary approach to build a deeper understanding of China as an ancient country and a modern day geopolitical and economic force by understanding its history, geography, government & politics, ethnic compositions, arts, and more.
Mandarin Language Course
The Mandarin language course is a highly recommended component of the Experience China program. Instructors at Zhejiang International Studies University will tailor language instruction to fit your needs - from beginner to intermediate.
Introduction to Theatre and Drama
Students will study the values of theatre art in general culture, with an analytical consideration of the various elements of drama, the elements of physical contemporary theatre, and a brief historical survey to give perspective and understanding to today's theatre-goer.
Sustainability from the Perspective of the Arts
This course is an introduction to understanding the ethics of sustainability from the perspective of the arts, including visual art, dance, music, theatre, film and other arts. Students will uncover their own ethical understandings about their responsibilities to a sustainable future world by studying leading artists, products and conservationists.
Wellness
Analysis of the consequences of personal decisions and personal lifestyle choices related to personal health and well-being. The study of techniques employed in the promotion of health information, services, and products and personal health risk appraisal. This course will include physical activities which may include hiking, biking, walking, Tai Chi, and traditional Chinese movement. UW-River Falls students can substitute this course for PE 108 and two (2) .5 credit lifetime activity courses. Students enrolling in this course will be responsible for an additional course fee not expected to exceed $400. This fee will cover daily Tai Chi instruction; field trips within the city of Hangzhou; and all transportation, accommodation, meal, and guide expenses associated with a two-day, overnight, trip to Yellow Mountain.
China: Society & Cultural Immersion
This course will explore topics related to intercultural communication, incrementally building a broad foundation of exposure, awareness and understanding of culture, in general, and specifically Chinese daily life, that will serve as a platform for further exploration and learning about China and global citizenship.
China: From Ancient Culture to a Modern Global Force
This course will utilize an interdisciplinary approach to build a deeper understanding of China as an ancient country and a modern day geopolitical and economic force by understanding its history, geography, government & politics, ethnic compositions, arts, and more.
Mandarin Language Course
The Mandarin language course is a highly recommended component of the Experience China program. Instructors at Zhejiang International Studies University will tailor language instruction to fit your needs - from beginner to intermediate.
Introductory Astronomy
Designed to apply toward the general education science requirement, this course examines the fundamental ideas from the dawn of time to the space age about the Earth, Moon, planets and constellations. The origin and evolution of the solar system, stars, black holes, quasars, galaxies and the universe are covered. The possibility of space travel and extraterrestrial life is explored.
Life on the Dragon's Backbone: Exploring the History, Agricultural Practice, and Future of the Longsheng Rice Terraces
This course will explore the history of the rice paddies, the agricultural practices of terraced farming, and the future of the rice paddies.
The Mysterious China Market: The Influence of China on the U.S. from 1750 to the Present
Through its history, the U.S. has been intrigued and even fascinated by China. The course will examine the relationships between China and the U.S. - both the perceptions of China and Chinese culture by the U.S. and the influences of each country on each other. The course will address politics and economics but the focus will be on culture - intellectual, material, and popular. The students will spend time observing the effects of the relationships in China and drawing on their experiences in the U.S.
Seminar on Material and Popular Culture
The general study of material and popular culture would be taken first. The China Market course will apply the content of the Seminar to examining the relationships between the U.S. and China over the past two hundred and fifty years. The goal of the course is to provide students with a window on their culture which many have not studied in this way and to consider the area of study in an international setting and analyze the effects of globalization past and present.
