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The Middle Kingdom Now and ThenGS03ChinaGLOBAL STUDIESSponsorRick SilvermanAmy MeehanPriceS$3,500Course Length9 daysDescriptionThis year’s <strong>Interim</strong> <strong>Semester</strong> experience will begin in Shanghai, <strong>the</strong> sixthlargest city in <strong>the</strong> world and focal point <strong>of</strong> some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> most importantdevelopments in recent Chinese history. From Shanghai we will proceed toHangzhou, <strong>the</strong> present capital <strong>of</strong> Zhejiang Province and site <strong>of</strong> West Lake,one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> most picturesque places in <strong>the</strong> nation. The group will <strong>the</strong>n fly toXian, home <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Terra Cotta Warriors and <strong>the</strong> former capital <strong>of</strong> thirteenChinese dynasties. The last stop will be Beijing, where we will visit <strong>the</strong>Temple <strong>of</strong> Heaven, Tien An Men square, <strong>the</strong> Forbidden City, <strong>the</strong> summerPalace and <strong>the</strong> most famous <strong>of</strong> all places in China, <strong>the</strong> Great Wall.During our course we will visit historical and cultural sites in <strong>the</strong> locationslisted. In addition, <strong>the</strong> changes sweeping modern China will be observed aswe travel through this remarkable land <strong>of</strong> contrasts.Post-<strong>Interim</strong> Experience:Online Reflections /PerformanceObjectives• To study China's cultural and physical geography, as well as to familiarizestudents with <strong>the</strong> natural and architectural monuments <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> country.• To foster an understanding <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> historical legacy <strong>of</strong> China's dynastictraditions and enduring social values.• To gain a first-hand experience <strong>of</strong> contemporary Chinese society in <strong>the</strong>midst <strong>of</strong> political and economic change.RequirementsDuring-Course requirements:• Students will cooperate with sponsors and guides.• Students will show respect for <strong>the</strong> culture and people <strong>of</strong> China andbehave responsibly to ensure <strong>the</strong> success <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> course (Attitude willweigh heavily in <strong>the</strong> evaluation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> students).• Students will take photos and/or videos <strong>of</strong> each site visited andtake notes on <strong>the</strong> sites and activities, so that <strong>the</strong>se can be used in apresentation upon return.• Students will maintain a daily journal <strong>of</strong> places visited.Pre-Course requirements:• Students will research an assigned topic on China and make an audiovisualpresentation to <strong>the</strong> group.Post-Course requirements:• Students will prepare a visual presentation that details <strong>the</strong> places <strong>the</strong>yvisited and <strong>the</strong> activities in which <strong>the</strong>y participated for presentation onParent’s Night. This should take <strong>the</strong> form <strong>of</strong> a photo-scrapbook.34 interim semester HANDBOOKSINGAPORE AMERICAN SCHOOL
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