China

China: UC-Fudan University Joint Program in International Studies, Shanghai

Host Institution

Fudan University, Shanghai

Highlights

China today serves as an ideal setting in which to observe the political and social consequences of rapid and uneven economic development. In the UC-Fudan University Joint Program in International Studies, where all courses are taught in English, UC and Fudan University students explore the processes, manifestations, and inherent controversies of globalization. UC and Fudan students take courses together, pursue joint research projects, and engage in critical thinking about globalization and its related social and environmental problems, policy issues, and economic processes. (details)

Duration

Fall semester: early September to late December
Fall semester with optional ILP: early July to late December
(calendar)

JPIS students may be able to apply for extension to the spring program at either Beijing Normal University or Peking University, or to the Fudan spring Economics and Business program, provided space is available and students meet program requirements.

Academic Focus

Interdisciplinary and comparative studies in the social sciences and humanities, globalization in the context of China, and international studies. The curriculum consists of upper-division program courses that examine the historical, political, economic, sociological, and cultural dimensions of globalization, particularly as related to China in the modern world. These courses are co-taught in English by UC and Fudan University faculty members. In addition, regular Fudan University courses taught in English are offered. Chinese language study at beginning and intermediate levels is available.

Examples of program courses previously offered (two are required):

Debating Globalization (required core course)
Chinese Political Economy in the Reform Era
Chinese-American Relations and the Rise of Asia

Examples of Fudan University electives previously offered:

History of Diplomacy in Modern China
Buddhism with a Comparative Dimension
Modern Chinese History

Students attend classes with UC and Fudan University students.

Language of Instruction

English

Language Study

No prior language study is required. It is strongly recommended that students enroll in the seven-week intensive language program (ILP) at ECNU prior to the beginning of the JPIS program. Optional beginning and intermediate Chinese language classes are offered during the semester.

Units

Students are required to take a full-time course of study while abroad.

Optional summer ILP: 12 UC quarter units (may be reduced to 3 units on the variable unit option)
Regular term: 18 UC quarter units

Housing

Students will either live on campus in foreign student dormitories with other international students and UC students, or off campus in apartments approved by the Shanghai Study Center or Fudan University. (details)

Estimated Cost

For estimated program costs, see the Financial Overview page.

To Apply

If you are interested in applying for this program, see the Selection Criteria and Application Deadlines.