1. 1 Fudan Exchange Summer Courses Information Session 2016

2. 2 In order to apply what you’ve learned in class and get to know the culture, you need to experience China! Student exchange programme Tailor-made course for LSE students Language & cultural immersion Group size: 10-15 Partner University: Fudan University Location: Shanghai, China

3. 3 Group 1: Students who reach Mandarin GCSE or equivalent. Entry Level: This applies directly to students who finish our LN104 Mandarin Language and Society (Beginner) degree option or a Level 2 Mandarin MFL certificate course at LSE. Length: 8 weeks; 25 teaching hours a week plus social activities Dates: 3rd July 2016 to 26th Aug 2016 Content: New Practical Chinese Reader book 2 and 3 (equivalent to LN142 Mandarin Language and Society (Intermediate) Exit Level: A Level. Therefore, ready for LN140 Mandarin Language and Society (Advanced) Course Fee: 8,000 RMB; equivalent to £800; application fee 400RMB Accommodation: Arranged by Fudan or self- arranged.

4. 4 Group 2: Students who reach Mandarin A level or equivalent. Entry Level: This applies to students finish Level 2/3 (LN142 or LN140) on Degree Option or Level 3/4/5 on Certificate courses at LSE. Length: 5 weeks; 25 teaching hours a week plus social activities Dates: 25 July 2016 to 26 August 2016 Content: Intermediate to Advanced Mandarin lessons with general lectures on social science subjects in Mandarin Exit Level: Enhanced Advanced Level. Course Fee: 5,000RMB, equivalent to £500; application fee 400RMB Accommodation: Arranged by Fudan or self- arranged.

5. 5 Accommodation: Arranged by Fudan: Fortune Hotel, 4 star, 5mins walking distance from Fudan Single room: 53USD per day for a shared room including wifi and buffet breakfast; Twin room: 26.60USD per day for a shared room including wifi and buffet breakfast; Address in Chinese: 财富酒店, 上海杨浦区 邯郸路 399 号 Arranged by yourself: Tohee international students village (www.tohee.com) single bedroom (bathroom will be shared): 120 yuan/per day/ per person shared bedroom (bathroom will be shared) : 90 yuan/ per day/ per person (two people per room) Contact: services@tohee.com for more information. Internet 98RMB per month.services@tohee.com Hotels nearby Hanting ( 汉庭） Express http://www.htinns.com/hanting/2004371 - RMB 160 per night per person (en- suite). 170 for shared room (price for room i.e. RMB 85 per person)http://www.htinns.com/hanting/2004371 Other cost to consider: Flights; books; living expenses; short trips in China

6. 6 Application procedure: Submit your initial online application by 7 March 2016 via http://www.lse.ac.uk/language/ModernForeignLanguages/Scholarships -and-Bursaries/Summer-Language-Exchange-Programme-Fudan- University,-Shanghai,-China-.aspx http://www.lse.ac.uk/language/ModernForeignLanguages/Scholarships -and-Bursaries/Summer-Language-Exchange-Programme-Fudan- University,-Shanghai,-China-.aspx Successful applicants will be notified within 3 weeks; final amount of scholarship to be confirmed around 1 May 2016 Fudan to issue invitation letter for visa purposes in early June 2016

7. 7 Additional financial support Language Centre: Fred Halliday Language Awards http://www2.lse.ac.uk/language/ModernForeignLanguages/Scholarships-and- Bursaries/TheFredHallidayLanguageAward.aspx University financial support office Your department Additional support Facebook group Wechat group in Shanghai Free pre-departure training (last two weeks of Summer Term) Summer languages courses

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9. Any questions? Contact: Dr Catherine Xiang (h.xiang@lse.ac.uk) 9