China Field Study – UNIV 4506

December 27, 2009 – January 11, 2010

Faculty Program Director: Dr. Hsiang Te Kung, Professor of Geography at the University of Memphis will lead the China Study Tour during the winter break.

Eligibility and Space Available: Students in good standing at the University of Memphis and non-UM students.

Credit: Participants may opt to enroll in 3 credit hours of Univ 4506.

Application Deadline: October 15, 2009

Housing and Board: Participants will stay in hotel rooms with double occupancy. Single rooms are available for an additional fee of $430. Breakfast is included in the tuition; some lunch and dinner will also be offered.

Travel Arrangements: The Study Abroad Office will assist you in making your travel arrangements. You will need a valid U.S. passport and a visa for entry into China. If you do not have a passport, apply as soon as possible. Issuance requires between six and nine weeks. You may download a passport application at http://travel.state.gov

Important: Medical conditions which require special medical care must be disclosed. Participants should be in good medical condition and be able to cope with long walks.

Program Description: This course will provide an understanding of the people, history, culture and government of a civilization more than 5,000 years old. The course will be taught as a field study course and will involve two weeks travel to Shanghai, Wuhan, Shaolin, Guangzhou and Hong Kong.

Program Fees: The program fee is estimated at $3,750 and includes international airfare, in-country travel, double room hotel accommodations, student ID card, and some meals. The program fee does not include tuition, medical insurance, visa fees and personal expenses. Students who are interested in earning credits for this experience may pay tuition and enroll in Univ 4506 for 3 credits. A non-refundable deposit of $350 is due by October 15, 2009; full payment is due by December 1, 2009. Payment should be made at the Study Abroad Office, 102 Brister Hall.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Cancellations after November 1, 2009 will incur a non-refundable fee of $800. After December 1, 2009 the non-refundable fee will be $1,200. In addition to the above stated cancellation charges, if airline tickets have already been issued at the time of cancellation (regardless of number of days prior to departure), the traveler will be assessed an additional airline cancellation penalty fee and service charge pursuant to the airlines rules and regulations.

Scholarships: A limited number of scholarships for University of Memphis students with a GPA of 2.75 or higher is available through the Study Abroad Office, 102 Brister Hall phone: 678-4271. The scholarship deadline for the winter program is September 15, 2009. Applications may be downloaded at www.memphis.edu/abroad/scholarships/php

Program Itinerary: 

Dec 27:            
Depart for China

Dec 28:            
Arrive in Shanghai, China
Check in to hotel.

Dec 29:            
Shanghai                         
Tour the Bund, The 16th century Yu Garden, Nanjing Road and Shanghai Museum.
Attend an Acrobatic Show in the evening.

Dec 30:           
Shanghai - Suzhou

Drive 1.5 hours to Suzhou, visit Tiger Hill, Master of Nets Garden & Silk Factory

Dec 31:            
Suzhou - Luoyang
Take early morning flight to Luoyang
Visit UNESCO site of Longmen Grottoes, White Horse Temple and cave Dwelling Village

Special Dinner: Luoyang Soup Banquet

Jan 01:
Luoyang-Shaolin-Zhengzhou by bus
Visit Shaolin Temple - Cradle of Chinese Kungfu and Pagoda Forest

Jan 02:
Zhengzhou - Wuhan
Take morning train to Wuhan 

Jan 03-Jan 06:   
Wuhan – Hubei University

Jan 07:           
Wuhan - Shenzhen - Hong Kong
Transfer to Hong Kong

Jan 08:      
Hong-Kong

Jan 9:           
Hong Kong
Half day tour of Hong Kong Island
Enjoy the afternoon on your own

Jan 10:     
Transfer to airport for return flight to Memphis

Click here to see pictures of last year's China program participants

Contact:For more information on the China Study Tour, please contact Dr. Hsiang Te Kung at (901)-678-4538/ hkung@memphis.edu or Rebecca Laumann at (901) 678 2814/ studyabroad@memphis.edu or visit our website at www.memphis.edu/abroad