Chinese Incountry Program - Study Chinese in China!
Noticeboard
The following information is now available in MUSO Blacboard (for participating students only).
- Pre-departure Information Session 2009-2010
- Unit Outlines and Teaching Plans
MUSO Backboard can be accessed from the my.monash portal (https://my.monash.edu.au/)
If you are participating in the program but do not have access to the Chinese Incountry site in MUSO Blackboard, please contact the Adminstrative Coordinator (Candy Wang) .
Your journey begins here
Start your journey with the Monash Chinese Incountry Program
The Monash Chinese Incountry Program (CIP) is a highly intensive short term Chinese language program taught at our partner universities in Shanghai and Beijing. It allows students to complete the equivalent of one or two semesters of Chinese language study in 3 or 6 weeks in a totally Chinese language and cultural environment. The Monash Chinese Studies Program is the largest and most successful Chinese studies program of all Australian universities. CIP is the largest of its kind in the world. In the past eight years, more than 1,500 students from Monash and other Australian universities, schools, business and government institutions have joined our program and travelled to China.
Your journey begins here
The Monash CIP starts every year in late November and ends in mid December (3-week) or early January (6-week). In 2009-2010, we will run all main stream Chinese language units at Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) in Shanghai, and three Chinese translation related units at the University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) in Beijing. Both SISU and UIBE are key universities of the Chinese Ministry of Education and among top universities in the country.
Students who have previously participated in this program have not only dramatically improved their language skills, their understanding of Chinese culture and society, and their ability to communicate effectively with local Chinese people; many of them have also uncovered good employment opportunities. According to Australian University Quality Agency’s annual auditing report (2006), the Monash Chinese Incountry Program has set up a useful example for the University to teach overseas. Since 2005, students of Monash Chinese Studies Program have won all top prizes of Chinese Bridge at regional (Melbourne) level and top prizes at international level. Many of these winners were participants of Monash Chinese Incountry Program.
Today, graduates of the Monash Chinese Studies Program are working in many different fields, such as teaching English in China or teaching Chinese in Australian schools; working in the Australian diplomatic missions overseas; doing business for Australian companies in China, or in China-related companies or government institutions in Australia.
Level that suits your needs
The Monash CIP caters for learners of all levels, from absolute beginners to native speakers of Chinese. In addition to the main language streams (Chinese 1 to 12) at SISU, we also offer three Chinese translation related units at UIBE.
Details of the Chinese language units offered in 2009-2010 by CIP will be published on our website.
The teaching materials, contact hours, course outlines, methods of assessment and workload of CIP units are equivalent to those of the corresponding Chinese language units offered by the Clayton based Chinese Studies Program at Monash University. All teaching units are run under the supervision of the Chinese Studies Program staff and in strict accordance with Monash criteria, thus ensuring quality teaching and facilitating the granting of credit towards your Monash degree. This also provides great flexibility and convenience for students from other faculties in Monash, and other Australian tertiary institutions who can join the program and obtain credit through cross institutional arrangements. Certificates can be produced for non-degree students at request. Further details can be found on our website.
Program dates and costs
Important Dates
Online application starts: 3 Aug 2009
Online applications close: 18 Sep 2009
Chinese university registration: 28-29 Nov 2009
Classes commence: 30 Nov 2009
3 week program ends: 18 Dec 2009
6 week program ends: 8 Jan 2010
Tuition Costs
3 week program: A$1900.00
6 week program: A$2900.00
Students who participate in the Chinese Incountry Program shall have their HECS/Overseas student fees waved.
Accommodation and other Costs
Last year, the cost of accommodation at the hotel-style and apartment-style student accommodation at Shanghai and Beijing was about RMB80.00 (about A$17.00) per night per student. Accommodation fees for 2009-2010 are still in the process of negotiation. Finalised accommodation fees will be published soon. Other costs such as local transportation, communication, food and other daily expenses are usually much cheaper than those in Australia.
Travelling to China and Insurance
Students planning to apply for the 2009-2010 Chinese Incountry Program are strongly advised to book their return air tickets as early as possible. For all non-PRC students, a passport valid for at least six months from November must be obtained. Students holding Australian passports should apply for a visa from the Chinese Consulate-General in Melbourne with a length to cover your planned stay in China. Overseas students should arrange an Australian re-entry visa before leaving for China.
CIP will provide travel and health insurance for all participants. Details of the insurance will be published on our website.
Monash financial assistance
As part of the Monash drive to encourage students to complete at least part of their studies overseas, travel grants (provided by Monash Study Abroad) with certain conditions attached will be available for eligible Monash students undertaking the Chinese Incountry Program for credit towards their degree. Application details and selection criteria can be found on our website.
Information Sessions
We will hold two information sessions on 23 and 24 July 2009. Please check our notice board for the time and venue.
What next?
For further information, please contact:
Candy Wang (Administrative Officer)
Office: S418 Menzies, Clayton Campus
Tel: 03+ 9902 0212
Email: Incountry.Chinese@arts.monash.edu.au
Monash Incountry Program - Students' comments
Going to China in the 2007-2008 summer holiday period was probably one of the best decisions I have made in my Chinese language learning so far. It not only left me with many fond memories (including my first taste of real Chinese food and a chance to chat, bargain and learn using Mandarin - and even a bit of Shanghainese!) but also opened my eyes to modern day China. There was so much more to learn more about this country that I thought I already knew. I was amazed to discover the vast array of interesting ethnic groups throughout the country and nothing in Melbourne or even Australia prepares you for the reality of what millions of people living in a city like Shanghai looks like. Involving myself in the Monash In-country program provided an ideal environment to get to know China and further my degree at the same time. Now, as I look forward to my third visit to China, I am so glad I took that first opportunity which has provided me with lasting friendships, valuable contacts and the confidence to speak better Mandarin.
James Kett
Winner of 2008 Chinese Bridge Competition Melbourne Heats and Winner of "Outstanding Originality" of Chinese Bridge Competition China Finals
Taking part in CIP was one of the best things I've done in my life to date. Not only was it a good learning environment with challenging classes and dedicated teachers, but the amount of friendships formed was incredible. I'll never forget some of the amazing things we did together there, and I'll certainly never lose the friends. I would absolutely recommend the experience, without hesitation, to anyone even vaguely considering it!
Katie Murphy
Winner of 2009 Chinese Bridge Melbourne Heats
CIP gave me the “hands on experience” I needed to put my language studies into perspective. Learning new characters, grammar, how to speak and write Chinese in an English speaking country was one thing. Having no option but to communicate in Chinese was an exciting and challenging experience in itself- especially when you’re hungry! Try explaining to KFC that you want to order chicken breast not drumstick. It was an educational game of Chinese charades.
Cindy Gottinger
2nd Prize Winner of Melbourne Heats of
2005 Chinese Bridge Competition
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