CREIGHTON IN CHINA

Summer, 2006

May 22-June 11

Traveling in China

Experience the history and culture of this ancient

civilization while earning three hours of credit!

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Course:  Introduction to Chinese Philosophy (PHL/THL 351)

Package Deal: $3,000 (four days of class at Creighton, 20 days including travel, 3 credits, airfare from Omaha, hotels, local transportation, meals, fees for museums, and insurance for international activity) 

Instructors: Dr. Jinmei Yuan & two other faculty

The Philosophy Department at Creighton University offers a study abroad opportunity in China during the summer of 2006.  Fifteen Creighton students will be chosen to take part in this program, which will be led by two or three faculty members. The travel adventure will include a three-credit course on Chinese Philosophy.  Because this travel opportunity is supported by the College of Arts and Sciences and by the Soong Ching-Ling Foundation in China, it is a rare opportunity.   The total cost of the trip is $3,000.  This covers tuition, international airfare, hotels, train travel in China, other local transportation, three meals daily, fees to visit museums and historical sites, and mandatory travel insurance for international activity.  Money for other personal expenses, of course, will be the student’s own responsibility.  

Tentative Itinerary

Beijing

Chinese National Museum, Beijing University, Former Residence of Soong Ching-Ling, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, the Great Wall, Yonghe Temple                        

Da Tong

Yungang Buddhist Caves, the Temple in the Air

Xian

Chinese Classical Museum,  Soldiers Excavation

Yun Nan, Shangri-La (or Inter-Mongolia)

Buddhist Land, Tibetan Buddhist temples

Zhangjiajie

Daoist Temple/Confucian Temple

Return from Beijng or Shanghai  to Omaha                          

Deadlines for application & payment

November 30, 2005 - application deadline for this program

Fill out the attached application form and submit no later than November 30. 

December 10 (Friday), 2005 - due date for non-refundable $500 deposit to reserve a confirmed space

Since many students have shown interest in the program, we cannot reserve seats for those who are not serious in their intention to take the trip. A $500 deposit is required for each student who signs up for the course.  This deposit is nonrefundable since it must be used to pre-pay essential expenses in China and to underwrite the cost of non-transferable airline tickets.

February 7 (Monday), 2005  - second payment due:  $1,250

April 4 (Monday), 2005 - final payment due:  $1,250

Please make all checks payable to: Creighton University

The Course Description:

            This course is designed to explore the theory and practice of Chinese philosophy.  The course will be taught mainly in China after four classes at Creighton.  The course will introduce the development of Chinese philosophy from ancient to modern times.  The contributions from a few main schools, such as Confucianism, Daoism, and Moism, will be carefully discussed.  The basic doctrines and moral principles held by different Chinese philosophers will be examined. Students will not only study the theory of Chinese Philosophy but also experience it in various ways.  Service learning is also part of the course.  Creighton students will  have chances to meet Chinese scholars and college students. 

            Students are required to take part in three cultural learning projects.  First, Creighton students are expected to do service learning in the Yungang Caves while studingthe Chinese Buddhist heritages.  Each student is required to do careful research on the Buddhist art works in the Yungang Caves and describe one cave in a short written introduction.  This introduction will be posted in front of the caves and be part of a presentation at the museum.  Second, we will visit Shangri-La and do service learning in an elementary school there.  Students are required to prepare for teaching a few English classes in the elementary school.  Third, we will visit Xian and other historical places, after which students will be required to discuss the influence of Daosim and Confucianism on Chinese ways of thinking.  Students will be encouraged to uncover similarities and differences between aspects of Chinese and Western culture.

Contact Information

Instructor:      Dr. Jinmei Yuan

Office:            Humanities Center, Room 114

Phone:           280-3309        Email:           jinmei@creighton.edu

Application is included

Creighton in China

Summer, 2006

Application Form for Study Abroad in China

Introduction to Chinese Philosophy (PHL/THL 351):

·        All applications are due November 30, 2005

·        If you have already taken the course and wish to take an Independent Study (PHL 492) instead, you need to talk to Dr. Jinmei Yuan.

·        You can send your application by email or hard copy

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Telephone Number: During the school year  ___________________________

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