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China May Term

Experience 鈥淐hina's Modern Growth鈥 first-hand with department faculty and students.

CHINA鈥橲 MODERN GROWTH

China鈥檚 profound economic transformation over the past 40 years may make the 21st century the 鈥淐hinese Century.鈥 But what's really happening there? This study/travel course offers a vivid, personal introduction to China鈥檚 modern growth and all of its economic achievements and challenges. What lessons does China鈥檚 complex rise have for U.S. policy, for global business management, for poor countries鈥 economic policies and for the Christian church? Students prepare on campus over spring term and then embark on a 19-day journey that traverses China.

ACADEMIC CREDIT

For the May Term, enroll in one of the following four-credit courses: Loading... or Loading... 鈥 China's Modern Growth. These credits may be applied as electives for economics, business and accounting students or a general college credit.

ACTIVITIES

  • Visit businesses and factories across China
  • Explore major historical and cultural sites including: 
    • Shanghai鈥檚 鈥渂und鈥 and new PuDong area
    • Hong Kong鈥檚 historic Central District
    • Beijing鈥檚 Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the Great Wall
    • Chengdu鈥檚 spectacular mountains and panda sanctuary
  • Meet Chinese business people, scholars and students
  • Worship with and meet Chinese Christians
  • Experience street life and urban culture in major Chinese cities

Information meetings are held in the fall with details on program fees and tuition. Watch the Hope calendar and department website for specific dates and times. If you are a declared department major, watch for an email in your inbox.

Applications will be posted at apply@travel.hope.edu in the fall and are due by December 1.

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