| Name of Program |
CHINA: Hong Kong Baptist University-- Extended Term |
| Location: |
Hong Kong, China |
| Sponsoring Institution(s) |
Hong Kong Baptist University: http://www.hkbu.edu.hk |
| Dates |
Extended Term: September to late June |
| Language of Instruction |
Chinese and English |
| Eligibility Requirements |
Junior Standing (17 units) Participation by Kalamazoo students in this
program is subject to annual enrollment limits: 2.
Contact the Center for International Programs for details. See
the College catalogue for selection criteria. |
| Additional Recommended Prep |
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| GPA |
3.0 overall on a 4.0 scale |
| Language |
Minimum: Chinese and English 103 (recommended)
Maximum: Chinese and English |
| Application Process |
Application/Essay Required?
Interview Required?
Due Date for Applications |
| Approved for Transfer of |
Kalamazoo Financial Assistance/Scholarships Academic Credit |
| Orientation on K Campus Required | Yes |
| Academics | |
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| Courses | Many courses offered at Hong Kong Baptist University are available to study abroad students, provided they meet the normal pre-requisite requirements. Some of the courses are taught in English, others in English and Chinese, and the remainder only in Chinese. Academic advising in the international office takes place during the orientation session, which precedes the academic year. All study abroad students at HKBU are required to enroll in a special course for international students: "Understanding Chinese Culture." A list of courses appropriate for study abroad students is typically available before the program begins. It is the student's responsibility to consult her/his academic advisor concerning course selection. Cultures Credit: The following courses have been pre-approved as fulfilling the "cultures" requirement: Understanding Chinese Cultures (SOC SCI), Regional Geography of China (SOC SCI), Government and Politics of China (POLS), and Traditional Chinese Society (SOC SCI). Please see the Study Abroad Handbook regarding instructions for petitioning for "cultures" credit for other courses. |
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| Credits | Students must enroll in the equivalent of 9 K-units of credit over the two semesters for the Extended-Term program. Students may not underload or overload. To receive Kalamazoo credit, courses must be within the liberal arts tradition. In order to be counted as one K-unit of credit, a course must have 3 semester hours or a minimum number of 40-45 contact hours for the semester. No partial credit will be awarded. In cases where students must combine courses to achieve the minimum number of credit points for a K-unit of credit, both courses must be from the same discipline, e.g. history with history or biology with biology. All courses must be passed with a grade of "C" or higher for credit. All course work must be completed and turned in before the end of the academic program or no credit will be given. Grades from all study abroad courses will appear on the Kalamazoo transcript but are not included in the Kalamazoo grade point average. The transcript will list the title of each course, the appropriate discipline and a translation of the local grade into the Kalamazoo "A, B, C" grade system. Consult the Study Abroad Handbook and the College catalogue for additional information. Attendance at all classes is mandatory. |
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| ICRP/Field Study | The ICRP is not a component of this program. |
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| Housing | Students live in student residence halls with a local/mainland HKBU student as arranged by the University international office. At least one cafeteria serves hall residents daily during the academic program. However, student housing fees do not include a meal plan. Note: HKBU is a nonsmoking facility. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on campus. | |
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| Co-Curricular Opportunities | Students have access to all University facilities. The University sponsors a number of student organizations. The University also sponsors a changing program of activities and entertainment including a weekend tour into GuangZhou each semester. There is easy public transportation from campus to anywhere in Hong Kong. For more information consult the HKBU website. |
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| Comprehensive Program Fee | |
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| Program Fee | $33,969 |
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| Comprehensive fee includes | tuition and fees, food and housing while classes are in session, round-trip international airfare from the designated point of departure and some excursions. Because this is not a Kalamazoo College program, the sponsor provides information on expenses to the CIP. The latest information provided indicates that the total cost of the program is as stated. This figure must be regarded as an estimate of total program charges. Any changes in these charges, whether due to fluctuation in the exchange rate between the US dollar and the foreign currency, or for any other reason are beyond the control of Kalamazoo College. A participant could, therefore pay more than the estimated costs indicated. In no instance will the participant in this program pay less than the fee assessed in Kalamazoo College programs. |
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| Not included | books, personal spending money,medical expenses, food or housing during vacation periods or after classes have ended, and independent travel. Scholarships: Freeman-Asia Awards for study in Asia provide assistance for students who wish to study in Hong Kong and other cities in Asia, with priority given to those students demonstrating financial need. For more information, visit www.iie.org/pgms/Freeman-ASIA |
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This document contains the most accurate information available at the time of publication. Statements contained herein are not contractual obligations, and verbal or other representations that are inconsistent with or not contained within the Academic Catalogue's offerings or policies are not binding. Kalamazoo College and the Center for International Programs each reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or change, without specific notice, programs, offerings, policies, procedures, qualifications, fees, and other conditions.
