Fass Summer School: Nus and Xiamen University

FASS SUMMER SCHOOL: NUS AND XIAMEN UNIVERSITY

FASS SUMMER SCHOOL: NUS AND XIAMEN UNIVERSITY

(Early May to Mid-june 2008)

We are happy to inform you that FASS will be mounting a Summer Term module HY 2206 which is to be conducted at both NUS and Xiamen University. You may put in an early application to indicate your interest but the deadline for submission will only be finalized around February/March 2008.

COURSE INFORMATION

The program is tentatively scheduled from early May and to mid-June 2008. Students will register for HY2206 China’s Imperial Past: History and Culture (with a China “summer school” segment) with overall schedule will be three weeks in NUS and three weeks in Xiamen University (with total of 24 hours of lectures and 4 rounds of 2-hour tutorials, plus some enrichment classes and educational tours).

More details on the syllabus can be obtained from http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/oop website.

COST

·  The total cost is as follows:

- Each NUS student is expected to pay about *S$1,800. This includes module fees for special term module in NUS and package cost for China segment which include airfare, Tuition fees (Lectures & Enrichment classes), accommodation & meals and education tours. This amount is after a 25% subsidy of overseas segment by FASS, and there will be no further deduction, except for needy students on appeal.

·  In addition, students will be responsible for all other personal expenses for the duration of the summer term in Xiamen University.

·  Module fees are to be paid directly to the Office of Financial Services. Details of the various payment methods may be obtained from the Students Service Centre.

(* the fees indicated above are subjected to change)

Eligibility

·  All NUS undergraduate full-time students.

·  Students should have a minimum cumulative average point (CAP) of 3.0 on the 5-point scale, and should not have any grade below ‘C’ (grade point of 2.0) in any module

Application

·  The application form is available as an attachment to this document or downloadable from the following website (URL: http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/oop). Please read and follow all the instructions carefully. (Application Form)

·  A copy of your NUS transcript must be attached to the application.

·  A indemnity form to be signed by all students regardless of age. (Indemnity Form)

·  NUS students must update their local postal and e-mail addresses in the system through the NUS intranet for effective communication with the programme.

·  NUS students receiving a scholarship, award or grant to finance their University studies must obtain permission from the awarding organisation before applying for the summer school. This is to ensure that the student continues to receive the scholarship, award or grant during the summer school. This requirement is waived for those receiving scholarships administered or financed by NUS. This requirement is inapplicable to those in receipt of tuition grants or loans for studying at NUS.

·  The completed application form, together with all supporting documents, must be submitted in hard copy to the Office of Programmes (Shaw Foundation Building - AS7, Level 2, 5 Arts Link, Singapore 117570).

·  Enquiries: Assoc Prof Huang Jianli. Email: Phone: 6516-6054

Dr Yang Bin. E-mail: Phone: 6516-3755

·  The deadline for the submission of application (forms and supporting documents) will be made known around February/March 2008 but you may submit an early application to indicate your interest.

Results

·  Successful applicants will be informed of the outcome by the Office of Programmes only around the last week of March 2008.

payment

·  Full payment by cheque (payable to the National University of Singapore) must be made 3 working days after the offer has been made in order to secure a place in the summer programme.

Other Matters

·  NUS students cannot defer admission to the next intake. Any NUS student wishing to withdraw after admission to the summer school must write to the Committee [FASS China Summer School @ Xiamen University, Office of Programmes, AS7, Level 2] giving reasons for the withdrawal.

·  NUS participating students may be requested to complete a survey for feedback on the summer school.

MODULE DESCRIPTION

HY2206China’s Imperial Past: History and Culture

Modular Credits: Four MCs

This module provides a broad survey of Chinese imperial history from the classical period to the eighteenth century. Apart from placing this general history within a chronological framework, it will be analyzing major political events and long-term trends in the development of Chinese statecraft, economic and social institutions, philosophy and religion, literature and art, as well as relations with the outside world. The course is mounted for undergraduates through the university with an interest in China, especially its history, politics and culture.

FASS SUMMER SCHOOL: NUS & XIAMEN UNIVERSITY

PART 1 – TO BE COMPLETED BY NUS STUDENT

·  Carefully read and follow the instructions.

·  Complete all items in CLEAR BLOCK CAPITAL LETTERS.

·  Circle the appropriate word/s marked within the * *.

·  Write ‘N/A’ if an item is not applicable.

·  Dates should be written in the format ‘day/month/year’.

·  Submit the application form together with the necessary supporting documents.

APPLICATION FORM (Early MAY TO Mid-JUNE 2008)

Section A – Personal Particulars
ATTACH A
PASSPORT-SIZE
PHOTOGRAPH
HERE / Title: / * Mr / Mrs / Miss / Ms *
Name:
(Underline Surname)
Matriculation No:
NUS Email Address:
Personal Email Address:
Contact Details: / Residential:
Mobile/Pager:
Country of Birth: / Date of Birth:
Nationality: / Identity Card/Passport No:
Mailing Address:
SECTION B – ACADEMIC RECORD
Faculty:
Major/Specialisation:
Semester of Study:
(Semester, Academic Year)
Modules Read
(Please attach transcript if available)
SECTION C - FINANCIAL STATUS
Name of Scholarship, Grant or other Award : / Awarding Organisation:
Amount Per Year:
Name of Other Source of Funds:
(Individuals, organization or funds) / Amount Per Year:
Annual Income: (If applicable)
SECTION E – UNDERTAKING
I wish to apply for the China Summer School and confirm that I:
a)  have read and fully understand the instructions and conditions;
b)  accept all the conditions and requirements of the programme;
c)  made true and correct statements in my application;
d)  may be unsuccessful in my application without any reason being given;
e)  have the following issues:
·  Disability: ______
·  Dietary Constraints: ______
f)  Medical Conditions/Allergies: ______accept that any false or inaccurate data or omissions of information in my application will render it invalid.
Signature / Date / Matriculation No.

PART 2 – FOR OFFICIAL USE

SECTION E – RECOMMENDATION BY COMMITTEE
To: Vice Dean of FASS
The applicant is recommended for the programme.
Justification:
Signature: Committee / Date / Official Stamp
SECTION I – DECISION BY VICE-DEAN OF FASS
To: Office of Programmes
I support the selection of the above student for the programme.
Comments/conditions:
Signature: Vice-Dean of FASS / Date / Official Stamp

FASS SUMMER SCHOOL: NUS AND XIAMEN UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

OFFICE OF PROGRAMMES

INDEMNITY FORM

(Statement to be signed by all students (regardless of age) and parents/guardians of students who are below 21 in age)

I, (Dr/Mr/Mrs/Mdm*) , the parent/guardian* of

(name of parent/guardian)

, hereby grant my permission to allow my son (name of participant)

/daughter/ward* to participate in to (name of project/field trip/others)

for the period between to or (name of country/city/state) (date start) (date end)

such extended period as may be deemed necessary for the completion of the Project/Field Trip*.

AND

I , hereby confirm that I am participating in the above stated

(name of participant)

event voluntarily and by my own free will.

*Please cancel where appropriate.

WE HEREBY AGREE to the following conditions:-

1. We agree to abide by the Rules and Regulations set by the Office of Programmes – National University of Singapore (“the University”) who are supervising this Trip.
2. The Participant is participating in the project as a student of the University. He/She will maintain good discipline, behave honorably and endeavor to maintain the good reputation of the University at all times during the Trip. The Parent is aware that failure by the Participant to do so may result in the Participant being sent back to Singapore prior to the conclusion of the Trip, at costs which shall be borne by the Parent. Such costs associated in providing a chaperone to accompany the Participant back to Singapore.
3. We are aware of the possible risks involved in the Trip and accept the same, notwithstanding the fact that the Trip is intended only for those without medical problems and who are in a state of sufficient physical fitness to participate in the same. Participation in the trip is at the Participant’s sole risk.
4. The University, its employees, servants and/or agents shall not be responsible nor liable for the death, injury, disability, loss and/or damage whatsoever and howsoever caused to the Participant in connection with the Trip or his/her participation therein.
5. The parent hereby fully indemnifies the University, its employees, servants and/or agents against all claims, proceedings, costs, expenses, loss or damage whatsoever and howsoever arising in respect of the Participant’s death, injury, disability or loss arising from the Trip or his/her participation therein.
6. We shall be responsible for all claims, liabilities, loss and damage suffered by the University by reason of any breach of the terms herein by the Participant including without the participation of the Participant in the Trip.
7. The Participant shall agree to participate fully in the Trip for its entire duration.

8. We agree to abide by the applicable rules and regulations as may be prescribed from time to time by the University and the relevant Faculties. We further agree that we will not hold the University, its officers, or any of its full time or part time staff (including student assistants) responsible or liable in any way for, and that no right of action shall arise from, any loss or damage (including, without limitation, personal injury to myself/a family member or property damage) caused by or sustained as a result of participation in the activities, whether through neglect on the part of the University, its officers, or any of its full time or part time staff (including student assistants) or otherwise.

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Name if Student Matric No. Signature Date

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Name of Parents/Guardian NRIC No. Signature Date

CONTACT PERSON(S) (PARENTS OR GUARDIANS) IN SINGAPORE
Name: / Relationship with Participant:
Address:
Contact No:
(Tel/HP/Pager) / Language Spoken:

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