The SILC Summer School
Prepare yourself for a dynamic emerging market And Learn and practice in Shanghai, a city of miracles And With Fun
Program Introduction
The aim of the SILC summer school is to provide you with a first-hand economic, cultural and historical experience. The Chinese classes, business lectures and industry field trip ensures you a good understanding of the business communities in the emerging market. Through the tour, you will enjoy the cultural centres in Shanghai and discover the underlying values of Chinese culture and history.
With Business School and Enterprises behind, you are offered a fast track to observe the Chinese macro-economic landscape, local business environment and the unique Chinese enterprise management model. All the lectures are carefully tailored by professors to the international students and the workshops and seminars are deemed to be inspirational. The market visit and enterprise visit add even more colour to this oriental business journey.
Chinese classes are another attraction of the summer school. SILC has invited experienced Chinese teachers to teach you and enthusiastic Chinese student volunteers to join you. Chinese will be taught and also practiced. A fundamental understanding of Mandarin will not only assist you in dealing with everyday life in China, and also gives an access to get deep into Chinese culture and the local community.
Certificate
Upon completion of the summer school, you will be awarded a Summer School Certificate from SILC Shanghai University, which proves that you have a basic understanding of Chinese language, culture and economy. You will also be awarded a Chinese Language Learning Certificate from SILC Shanghai University.
The programme
All courses are taught in English. Applicants are required to demonstrate competence at the appropriate academic and English levels.
Admission Criteria
The SILC Summer School is open to all partner university students from all over the world. The application form is attached in the end and it is also available on the SILC website. Applicants are encouraged to send all the application material through email. Applicants must provide all the information required and ensure that all their contact details are up to date as they will be used for all the communications about theprogramme.
The website link is http://cms.shu.edu.cn/Default.aspx?tabid=19436,
The completed application form, together with all supporting material should reach SILC no later than May 1st 2014. Applications received after this date will only be considered if places are still
available.
Levels and Prerequisites
All the four courses offered are equivalent to introductory level university courses. They have no specific prerequisites.
Proficiency in English
All courses available to students are offered in English by SILC: Great command of the English language is a must (writing AND speaking). If English is your first language or the main language of instruction for education in your country, or if you have studies in English at university for a number of years please state this on the application form. Otherwise, please provide your IELTS or TOFEL score with the International Office. If you have alternative qualification, or have studied abroad, please contact the International Office.
Supporting Documentation
We require university transcripts to process the application. A letter of recommendation from a faculty member familiar with you study will do you an advantage. Moreover, a copy of valid passport and electronic photo are also required.
Contact Hours and Teaching Methods
All the courses are taught in English and consist of 32 hours over atwo-week period. Chinese language corner is particularly designed for international students to practice Chinese with native speakers. Two industry field trips are arranged to provide students with first-hand industry experience. One is to visit Shanghai Stock Exchange and the other one is to visit Baosteel Group Corporation, both of which are typical Chinese-featured enterprises.