Summer in Shanghai

Details and Cost

About the Program

DEADLINE EXTENDE TO MARCH 15!

As a global city, and the largest in China, Shanghai influences commerce, finance, trade, culture, fashion, research and entertainment not only in China but the world. Shanghai successfully hosted the World Expo 2010. Beautiful and modern, it has the reputation as “Paris of the East” and as been described as the "showpiece" of the world's fastest-growing major economy.

Toghether with SBU Faculty, students will study Chinese Language and Culture at Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) an internationally recognized, prestigious academic institution distinctive for its multidisciplinary and multicultural nature.

Our host will consider granting scholarships to students who have taken the HSK exam. Students must take the exam independently.

Location	Shanghai, China
Program Type	Faculty-Led Program
Program Term	Summer
Program Dates	July 3 - August 8, 2025
Language of Instruction	English and Chinese
Budget	View Budget
Living Arrangements	Dormitory-style accommodation
Additional Information	Faculty-Led study abroad programs may require group travel. Please reach out to your IAP Coordinator prior to making any travel arrangements.

Program Housing Statement: Stony Brook University is required to comply with the housing policies of the host country, partner institution and/or hotel/hostel. These policies may include requirements such as sex-based housing placement.

Requirements

GPA	2.0
Other Requirements	See Language Proficiency
Application Deadline	March 1

Candidates may be interviewed to determine their qualifications for participating and representing Stony Brook University abroad.

Academic Information
Course Information

*6-9 undergraduate credits required

Students choose at least 2 course from the following:
- CHI 111 Elementary Chinese I (4 credits) Part LANG
- CHI 112 Elementary Chinese II (4 credits) LANG
- CHI 120 Elementary Chinese for Heritage Speakers (4 credits) GLO/LANG
- CHI 211 Intermediate Chinese I (3 credits) GLO, LANG
- CHI 212 Intermediate Chinese II (3 credits) GLO, LANG, HUM
- CHI 311 Advanced Chinese I (3 credits) HFA+, LANG
- CHI 312 Advanced Chinese II (3 credits) HFA+, LANG, SPK
- CHI 410 Business Chinese (3 credits) SBS+, SPK
- CHI 447 Directed Readings in Chinese (1-3 credits) EXP +
- CHI 475/6 Undergraduate Teaching Practicum I/II (1-3 credits)
- AAS 220 China Language and Culture (3 credits) GLO/SBS
- AAS 487 Supervised Research in Asian and Asian American Studies (1-3 credits) EXP+
- AAS 488 Internship (2-6 credits) EXP +
Academic Policies
- Credits earned on this program will calculate toward a student's GPA at Stony Brook University. Non-SBU students are advised to check their home university policy on grade and credit transfer.
- Students following the Stony Brook Curriculum (SBC) may request for GLO and EXP+ in addition to requirements fulfilled by their coursework.