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Fourth World
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Quick Look
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Location:
Kunming - China
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Language of Instruction: Chinese
Overview
 China. Few countries evoke the same curiosity, myriad images, and intense fascination. With 5,000 years of history and an expansive tapestry of cultures, this country generously presents our Semester adventurers with a fascinating semester experience. With a full thirteen weeks, we seize the opportunity to understand the reality of China's transition. With a unique approach, Dragons semester in China does more than introduce the contemporary China that is seen in the country's burgeoning cities; our course takes us deep among this country's various faces and across disparate urban and rural landscapes. Exploring little-seen sides of this vast land, we challenge many preconceived Western notions about this country. We venture into remote areas where China is still dramatically underdeveloped. We explore regions of extraordinary natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. Inventive travel experiences are balanced with a strong language curriculum and a comprehensive, inter-disciplinary exploration of Modern Chinese history and economic development, society, and cultural tradition.
Kunming - southeast of the Tibetan Plateau, within a few days reach of Burma, Laos and Vietnam, is our home for six weeks of the program. This city of eternal spring is the capital of China's southwest Yunnan Province, and it is an ideal location from which we explore Han Chinese/minority relations, economic reforms and development, environmental concerns, and China's rich history. Through classes, lectures, discussions and mentorships we explore traditional Chinese approaches to healing, cooking, body discipline, art and music-making. In Kunming, students live independently with Chinese host families, many of whom represent the new class within contemporary society. At the Dragons Program House, we gather for Chinese language study, work on Independent Study Projects, hear lectures from visiting scholars, and cook traditional meals with fresh foods purchased at the local market.
Two travel segments bookend our Kunming experience, with options to sink deep into Central Asian culture in China's Northwestern Provinces, or traverse the dramatic valleys of the Hengduan Mountains in Northwestern Yunnan, or connect lost and forgotten Tibetan Buddhist Monasteries, or cross ancient stone bridges to link Southeastern villages. With a broad curriculum and an itinerary designed to explore both thriving urban centers and back-water undeveloped villages, our China semester offers an unparalleled comprehensive overview of today's China.
Housing/Accommodation
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Homestay / Host Family
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Hostel
Program Costs
Land cost:
$10,150
Begins in:
Los Angeles
Est. flight cost:
$1,500
Costs
Include: All in-country expenses except insurance and small personal expenses (personal calls home, personal snacks aside from meals, laundry services, email/internet cafes, etc.)
Financial Aid
Yes.
Dragons provides need-based scholarships. Any student interested in a Dragons program but unable to afford full tuition is encouraged to apply for financial assistance through our scholarship program. To receive a scholarship application, please write to the Dragons office: info@wheretherebedragons.com.
Dates
Spring Semester: Feb 9 -May 12
Fall Semester: Sep 6 -Dec 8
Contact
Where There Be Dragons; Learning Adventures in the Developing World
3200 Carbon Place Suite #102
Boulder, Colorado 80301
USA
Tel:
1800-982-9203
Fax:
303-413-0857
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