SummerLanguage and CultureExchange Program 2012
Challenge yourself in NUAA Language and Culture Exchange Program this summer. Earn credits toward your degree, experience the exquisite Chinese cultures, or gain some new professional skills!
It will be an unforgettable vacation!
July 16, 2012-----Aug, 2012(5 or 7 weeks)
●Program Overview
1）Courses
Chinese LanguageLectures We have designed a short and intensive Elementary Chinese Language Program consisting of Chinese comprehension, listening, speaking. You can learn the basics of the standard Chinese language from our professional teaching staff who will guide you into performing your best based on your ability and interest.
Introduction to Chinese Culture The Chinese culture course consists of lectures and exciting activities such as Chinese Martial Arts, Calligraphy, Painting and Music, seminars with Chinese students, tours in Nanjing and visits to places of historical and cultural importance in Jiangsu province, such as Yangzhou, Zhenjiang, and Suzhou. These activities will help students to develop a better understanding on Chinese culture through watching, listening and directly experiencing China’s historical and cultural evolution.
Engineering Training The Engineering Training Center of NUAA has dedicated itself to the cultivation of the practical ability and innovative spirit of engineering students. We have a motto that says:”Listen and I’ll forget. Watch and I’ll remember. Do and I’ll understand”. TheEngineeringTrainingCenter provides students with the opportunity to have hands-on trainings for better understanding towards certain aspects of engineering.
No / Content / Time(day)1 / Non-Traditional Machining / 1
2 / Bench Working / 1
3 / CAD Practices / 3
4 / CNC Turning / 2
5 / CNC Milling / 3
Total Time / 2 weeks
Model Airplane Construction：As a traditional project that characterizes NUAA, creating model airplane incorporates the nature of science, knowledge, interest, competition and practice, since it plays an active role in building up students’ practical ability and improving students’ all-round development. The most interesting part, also the most challenging is that you will eventually fly the model airplane you made. So let’s see how much you are able to do!
No / Content / Time(day)1 / Introductory lectures / 0.5
2 / Simulator exercise / 3
3 / Assembling / 1.5
4 / Model airplane flight performance / 1
5 / (External) Field adjustment,trial flight / 4
Total Time / 2 weeks
2) Modules.
Credits will be given for each of the courses attended.
Module / A / BA / BBTotal Time / 5 weeks / 7 weeks / 7 weeks
Chinese Language Lectures (2.5 credits) / 2 weeks / 2 weeks / 2 weeks
Introduction to Chinese Culture (3 credits) / 3 weeks / 3 weeks / 3 weeks
Engineering training (2 credits) / — / 2 weeks / —
Making model airplane(2 credits) / — / — / 2 weeks
3) Fees
Module / A / BA / BBTotal Time / 5 weeks / 7 weeks / 7 weeks
Fees / RMB 7700 / RMB 9000 / RMB 13300
※Every module will run for at least 10 students. Deadline for submitting application is May 12, 2012.
※Program costs include tuition, accommodation and travel to historical and cultural
sites.Students are responsible for their own meals and personal expenses.The exchange rate is
approximately 6.3RMB to the USD and 8.3 RMB to the Euro.
※Only double-rooms are available, all of which provides air-conditioning, cable television, broadband channels, and 24-hour hot water.
※The latest payment date is onMay22, 2012, where the payment must be paid in full.Application will be cancelled if payment is not made by the payment deadline.
※Payment Method :Wire Transfer
Bank : 交通银行南京分行御道街支行（Bank of Communications Nanjing Branch,Yu dao jie Branch）
Swift Code: COMMCNSH-NJG
Bank Address: 29 Yudao St, Nanjing ,P.R.China
Account No: 320006639010149000354
Receiver: 南京航空航天大学（Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics）
※Please pay attention to the “sender's name” as it must be the same as the applicant's name.Also, please state that you are referring to the Chinese Language and Culture Summer Program as doing so will help us identify your payment.
※Please note that any transaction fee occurred is the responsibility of the applicant. If the university does not receive the full payment because of the transaction fee or other charges, the applicant will have to pay for that after his/her arrival in China.
●About NUAA
A Prestige in China’s Education Sector
Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA) is one of China’s premier learning and research institutions. With its 60th anniversary arriving this year, NUAA has developed into a very comprehensive, research-based university that excelsinmany aspects of engineering (particularly in Aeronautics, Astronautics, and Mechanical Engineering) ，sciences , economics and management, arts and literature, and many others.
The globalization of societies, economies and technologies represents many complex challenges that a lot of universities are facing nowadays. In response to those challenges, NUAA is persistently creating new various academic values and construct more diverse teaching-and-learning methods and research programs.
This program will take place at the main campus of NUAA, which is the Minggugong campus, where the historically richMingDynastyPalace was built. Minggugong campus is located just three metro stations from the Nanjing city shopping center, Xinjiekou.
About Nanjing and Jiangsu
Modern and Epic, Densely Mixed
The Province of Jiangsuis one of the richest provinces in China, one of the most highly educated provinces in China and possesses significant cultural and natural amenities.
Nanjing, or, “the Southern Capital”, also the current capital of JiangsuProvince, is situated in the golden Yangtze River Delta. Nanjing is one of the best-known ancient capital cities in Chinathat features a long history and deep cultures.Despite its ancient cultural significance, it is also a vibrantly modern city. The city also plays an important role in the economy, transportation and education of the east part of China, and is the second largest commercial port in the East China following Shanghai. With its majestic landscapes and epic history and cultures, it has become a hotspot for tourists from many parts of the world. In fact, the city will host the 2014 Summer Youth Olympics.
Other facts:
Population of over 6.13 million and density of 929 per square kilometers
With respect to the number of universities, Nanjing ranks third in China, just after Beijing and Shanghai.
Shopping malls, museums and mausoleums, parks, traditional snack shops, university complexes, etc.
Why NUAA?
Rank first in 2006 Year’s Students Satisfactory Survey of Chinese Universities
No.1 and No.2 in Aeronautical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering respectively in China
Fascinating campus view and first—class infrastructures providing students an enviable learning environment.
A top university directly under the guidanc of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
Application & Registration
1）Important Dates
Date / ScheduleMay12 / Application Deadline
May 22 / Payment Deadline
July 15 / Date of Arrival
July 16 / ProgramStarts
August 20 or 31 / Program Ends
2）Application Documents：
①Application form(Available on our website:
②Passport copy；
③Scan of payment proof（between May12 to May22）
3）Contact and Address
Please send all the above documents by e-mail,
Contact person: Ms. Zhang Jing
E-mail:
Tel: 86-25-84892970
Fax: 86-25-84893912
Collegeof International Education
NanjingUniversity of Aeronautics and Astronautics
29 Yu Dao Street, 210016,Nanjing, P.R.China
website:
4) Location
From NanjingLukouInternationalAirport. Take No.1 Airport Shuttle Bus and stop at Xihuamen (in Chinese) Station, then reach NUAA Ming Gugong campus by taxi.
From Nanjing Railway Station. Take No.17 Bus that is 60 meters away from the station exit and stop at Yu Daojie station near NUAA West gate or take a taxi to NUAA within 20 RMB.