China: Summer Field Study
ASA 295F: China - From Rich Cultural Traditions to Postmodern Society
This field study will feature a well-organized and diverse itinerary, designed to promote intercultural understanding and offer enriching learning experiences in global citizenship education. With a central focus on Zhejiang Province, a modern wonder of economic prosperity and social vibrancy in Southeast China, enrolled students will explore ancient Chinese civilization firsthand in Hangzhou, experience vibrant pulses of contemporary China in Shanghai, and observe China's technological progress through company visits to Geely Motors, Huayou Group, and others. The goal of the field study is for Rollins students to gain insights into the dynamics of modern China while allowing participants to explore the rich ancient Chinese culture. We will visit both historical and modern sites, meet people from different walks of life, and converse with college students from Fudan University, one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in the country and a leading research university in China. The 12-day itinerary will provide our student learners a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in China's intangible cultural heritage and the humanistic landscape in Hangzhou, Quzhou, Yiwu, and Shanghai.
Program Details
- Program Leaders: Wenxian Zhang and Zheng Gu
- Program Location: People’s Republic of China (Shanghai, Hangzhou & Quzhou)
- Tentative Travel Dates: Summer Break, 2026
- Credit: 2 Credit/No Credit
- Prerequisites: None
- Course Requirements: Research on China before departure, journal keeping during trip, and cultural reflection or the global challenges and solution essay after trip, post-program assessment.
- Anticipated Number of Students: 25
- Estimated Program Fee: $1,450
- Program Fee Includes: Tuition, housing, meals, program administration, on-site activities, on-site transportation, and emergency insurance.
- Visa: Required for US citizens. This field study is limited to students with valid US passports only.
- Special Notifications: This field study requires substantial walking, walking on uneven ground or pavement, strenuous activities, use of stairs, high altitude activities that could induce fear of heights, limited food options for students with restricted diets or ALLERGIES, and possible high levels of air pollution.
- * All dates are tentative and subject to change depending on the final number of students, final costs and other considerations.
- ** Estimated costs for all programs are based on anticipated numbers of students, current exchange rates and commercial airfares. Costs are subject to change. Final prices will always be communicated to accepted students before they commit to the program.
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