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XCE: Yunnan 2011Initial Plans

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Beijing

Guangzhou

Shanghai

Yunnan

XiAn

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Academic Formative

Examinebiodiversityand the relationshipbetween

ecology andculture

Use Chinese in a varietyof

real-life situations

.

Develop leadership

and teamwork skills

Develop emotional

intelligence through

regular

reflection

XSI: Beijing Program Objectives

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Student Initiative

Student choice in projects /topics; students select frommenu of site visits

Interdisciplinary

Subjects work togetherfor more synthesis andfewer assessments

Academic Feature: IB Preparation

One2OneStudents will be required tobring their laptops

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AcademicsChinese

12 hours of class per week regular and advanced

strengthen conversation

skills in a variety of situations(especially when exploring)

Math

Same math concepts asXavier (math teacher willaccompany students)

Extra project examiningmathematical concepts in city

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AcademicsEthnic Studies

An introduction to historyand customs of Chinas ethnicminorities

Discussions regarding race,ethnicity, culture, andstereotypes

Visits to exhibits andmuseums that display ethnicdiversity, as well as visits togeographical origins ofcertain minorities

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AcademicsWorld Religions: China

Examination of Chinasreligions: Taoism,Confucianism, and Buddhism

Comparison / Contrastwith Catholic beliefs andpractice

Focus on different forms of

prayer and reflection Visits to Buddhist andTaoist sites

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AcademicsEcology and Biodiversity

Examine biodiversity inYunnan province

Visit to zoo and flower

market in Kunming Travel to northern andsouthern areas to compareand contrast flora and fauna

Discussion of relationshipbetween ecology and culture

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XELECT

Classes will be offered thatwill continue into the 4thquarter

XELECT: Photography Introduction to digitalphotography

XELECT: Travel Writing

Students will write travelnarratives, site / foodreviews, and travel guides

Academics

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Program Features: Site Visits

Recreational Sites

Shopping Centers, Parks,Museums

Stone Forest

A national park andgeographical wonder

Ethnic Minority ParkA tourist site displaying Chinasminorities

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Northern Trip Early November Train ride to Lijiang

Home of Dongba, Naxi,and Bai minorities

Program FeaturesTravel Across Yunnan

Southern Trip

Early December

Train ride toXishuangbanna

Home of Dai, Jingpo, and

Hani minorities

Kunming

Lijiang

Xishuangbanna

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Northern Trip

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Southern Trip

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Yunnan University

Dorms are comfortable and

conveniently located Dining hall, health clinic,athletic facilities, and cafes areon campus.

LivingConditions

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Surrounding Area

Located in residentialarea of the city and a publicpark

Walking distance tozoological park and FlyingTigers Exhibition Museum

Area is developed andsafe, with hospitals,western restaurants, andshopping areas nearby

Living Conditions

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On Campus

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Off Campus

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Logistical Considerations

Yunnan University can accommodate more than

60 students, though a smaller number (30-40)might be preferable as this is our first year.

No direct flight from Manila. Will have totransfer in Guangzhou, Hong Kong, or Xiamen.

Other Concerns / Issues

Interest among students and parents?

Confirmation preparation (confirmation usuallyscheduled in 3rd or 4th quarter)

Number of teachers (given H4 Beijing and IB);

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