Programs by Language: Chinese + Traditional
BEIJING: IES
Traditional | Beijing, China
Study Abroad Coordinator: Daisy Biddle (d.biddle@neu.edu)
Language Intensive Program
With small classes, a high-quality language curriculum, and daily tutorials, this program option offers students who have already begun Chinese language studies the opportunity to rapidly expand their knowledge of spoken and written Mandarin Chinese. Students round out their schedule with a selection of area studies courses taught in English, in addition to travel to remote locations in China and the option of a for-credit internship.
Contemporary Issues in China Program
For students who wish to explore China in-depth, but do not have previous Chinese language experience, the Contemporary Issues in China Program features a series of advanced-level courses on the history, economics, and culture of China. Each course incorporates extensive field trips and travel directly into the curriculum. This new program is an ideal choice for students with little previous exposure to China.
SHANGHAI: Alliance for Global Education – Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
Traditional | Shanghai, China
Study Abroad Coordinator: Daisy Biddle (d.biddle@neu.edu)
Designed for students interested in international business and economics, this program offers undergraduates the unparalleled opportunity to study Chinese language, international business, and economic development in Asia's financial center. Click here to view a full listing of textbooks and lessons by Alliance program and Chinese language level.
Students participate in carefully-designed activities and experiential study trips that provide a first-hand encounter with China's rapidly changing business environment. Students may also engage in an internship.
Classes are based at the International Cultural Exchange School (ICES) of the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. ICES is devoted to the education of foreign students and aims to train students with a background in international economics or management.
