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Summer Study Abroad in Hangzhou with Oswego State University of New York
Zhejiang Gongshang University (ZJGSU), established in 1911 is a public university located in the northeastern region of Hangzhou, which is located in eastern China. Rich in history, cultural heritage, and natural beauty Hangzhou was pronounced in 2007, by the Tourism Association of the UN, as one of the two best tourist attractions in China. With a population of 6.5 million (3.8 million in metropolitan area), the city remains one of the safest and most prosperous in China and has been for the better part of 1000 years.
"Zhejiang" is the province in which ZJGSU is located and "Gongshang" is the combination of two Chinese words meaning "business and technology." The university, with a student population of 21,000 has two campuses. The Xiasha campus is located in the northeastern section of Hangzhou City, bordering the Qiantang River and the Jiao Gong Lu Campus (Old Campus) is located in the city centre of Hangzhou, about a ten-minute drive from the scenic and historic West Lake.
Outcomes:
Students will attend the MGT 470 course in the morning and in the afternoon will participate in the spoken English Promotion Project (SEPP) as English teaching assistants at ZJGSU. Students who are accepted to participate in the Spoken English Promotion Project (SEPP) will speak and interact with Chinese students at ZJGSU, in English, about topics of mutual interest. Students are expected to participate for four sessions/hours per weekday in the afternoon and/or evening during their stay in ZJGSU.
Contact Info:
Ryan Lemon
Program Coordinator
ryan.lemon@oswego.edu
Government?:
No
Type of Exchange:
education/science
Partners:
Oswego State University of New York
Zhejiang Gongshang University
Sponsor(s):
Oswego State University of New York
Zhejiang Gongshang University
Participants (Types):
Undergraduate students
Exchange Date:
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Continuing:
Yes
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Location:
Hangzhou, China
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