The University of Alaska Anchorage Confucius Institute would like to make you aware of an exciting program for high school students interested in Chinese language and culture study in China. Hanban, the Confucius Institute Headquarters, is sponsoring a Chinese summer camp\u00c2\u00a0July 8-21, 2010.<\/p>\n
What will you do in China?<\/strong> How much do you need to pay?<\/strong> Who is qualified? <\/strong> One or two school district teachers are wanted to co-lead the group with a UAA Confucius Institute instructor. Teachers\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 international round trip air ticket, visa application fee, international travel insurance and all expenses in China will be covered by UAA Confucius Institute. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n
\nStudents will spend time in Beijing and in Jilin Province, Northeast China. The camp will consist of Chinese language study(40%), Chinese cultural studies (including traditional arts of brush painting, calligraphy, Chinese decorative knots, tea, martial arts, etc.)(20%), local sightseeing(20%), visits to Chinese schools and opportunities to visit local Chinese families(20%).<\/p>\n
\nConfucius Institute Headquarters covers all expenses, food, lodging, transportation and incidentals within China. You need to pay international air travel (Anchorage to Beijing, about $1500), visa application fee ($130), and international travel insurance (prices vary but are generally modest). The UAA Confucius Institute will assist applicants with the visa application and booking group travel and well as provide an orientation session for students prior to their departure.<\/p>\n
\nAny high school students (grades 9-12) including seniors who are graduating this spring and students who will be freshmen this fall are eligible to apply. No prior knowledge of Chinese language is required.<\/p>\n