Summer Program: UVa in China

May 20 – June 30, 2008

Eligibility

Graduate & undergraduate students.

Program Description

Introduction

The University of Virginia International Studies Office and the School of Architecture are proud to offer the China Architecture/Culture program in affiliation with The Beijing Institute of Asian Studies based at Peking University in Beijing, China. Led by Dr. Huang, students will learn about Chinese architecture and culture and have the opportunity to meet professionals in the field. Students may have the opportunity of doing an internship in a Chinese or American–based firm in Beijing, Shanghai or Hong Kong after the program ends.

About the Program

The program has been offered at the University of Virginia since 1993 and is designed for students who study, or have an interest in architecture. Students study Chinese architecture and learn how Chinese history can be traced through its architecture. The year 2008 marks a significant change in the program as UVA works in affiliation with The Beijing Institute of Asian Studies to expend the content and length of the program. Students will spend a total of six weeks in China, with 4 weeks in Beijing and the last two weeks traveling to historical sites around China.

Beijing

Beijing has been the capital city of China since 13th century. Field trips in this program cover the major historic sites from imperial China: the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Great Wall, Ming Tombs, the Temple of Heaven, etc. We will also investigate the modern construction in the city including the Fragrant Hill Hotel designed by I.M. Pei.

Faculty

Dr. Huang was educated both in China and US. Dr. Huang has practiced architectural design in China and is currently an associate professor of architectural history at the University of Virginia’s School of Architecture. He is one of the founders of the program.

Courses

Total of 6 credits
Historical Architecture in China
Architecture in Practice
Chinese Art, Culture and History
Survival Chinese Language

Around China Travel

The travel route is art and architecture related, cities include Xi’an (the old capital where the Silk Road starts), Luoyang (the old capital with Buddhist caves), Suzhou (a garden city with canals), Hangzhou (the city where Marco Polo stayed, and a scenic lake dominates the cityscape), and Shanghai (the city with strong western influence).

Cost

The estimated cost for the program is $4000 in-state $4093 out-of-state, which includes accommodations, all in-China transportations: buses, trains, boat trips, entrance fees, and tuitions. Round-trip airfare to Beijing is not included. Please estimate $1500 for airfare and food expenses. The University’s International Studies Office will announce final cost.

Students wishing to discuss the program should see Vanessa Listol at vlistol@virginia.edu or 982.2811.

applications

Aplications for the UVA Architecture in Bejing, China program will be submitted to the International Studies Office using their online application system.
Please See: International Studies Office program description and application.

	Home > Academics > Study Abroad > List of Programs > Summer Program: UVa in China May 20 – June 30, 2008 Eligibility Graduate & undergraduate students. Program Description Introduction The University of Virginia International Studies Office and the School of Architecture are proud to offer the China Architecture/Culture program in affiliation with The Beijing Institute of Asian Studies based at Peking University in Beijing, China. Led by Dr. Huang, students will learn about Chinese architecture and culture and have the opportunity to meet professionals in the field. Students may have the opportunity of doing an internship in a Chinese or American–based firm in Beijing, Shanghai or Hong Kong after the program ends. About the Program The program has been offered at the University of Virginia since 1993 and is designed for students who study, or have an interest in architecture. Students study Chinese architecture and learn how Chinese history can be traced through its architecture. The year 2008 marks a significant change in the program as UVA works in affiliation with The Beijing Institute of Asian Studies to expend the content and length of the program. Students will spend a total of six weeks in China, with 4 weeks in Beijing and the last two weeks traveling to historical sites around China. Beijing Beijing has been the capital city of China since 13th century. Field trips in this program cover the major historic sites from imperial China: the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Great Wall, Ming Tombs, the Temple of Heaven, etc. We will also investigate the modern construction in the city including the Fragrant Hill Hotel designed by I.M. Pei. Faculty Dr. Huang was educated both in China and US. Dr. Huang has practiced architectural design in China and is currently an associate professor of architectural history at the University of Virginia’s School of Architecture. He is one of the founders of the program. Courses Total of 6 credits Historical Architecture in China Architecture in Practice Chinese Art, Culture and History Survival Chinese Language Around China Travel The travel route is art and architecture related, cities include Xi’an (the old capital where the Silk Road starts), Luoyang (the old capital with Buddhist caves), Suzhou (a garden city with canals), Hangzhou (the city where Marco Polo stayed, and a scenic lake dominates the cityscape), and Shanghai (the city with strong western influence). Cost The estimated cost for the program is $4000 in-state $4093 out-of-state, which includes accommodations, all in-China transportations: buses, trains, boat trips, entrance fees, and tuitions. Round-trip airfare to Beijing is not included. Please estimate $1500 for airfare and food expenses. The University’s International Studies Office will announce final cost. Students wishing to discuss the program should see Vanessa Listol at vlistol@virginia.edu or 982.2811. applications Aplications for the UVA Architecture in Bejing, China program will be submitted to the International Studies Office using their online application system. Please See: International Studies Office program description and application.	Architectural History Architecture Landscape Architecture Urban & Environmental Planning Historic Preservation Certificate Program Admissions Dual Degrees Undergraduate Minors Study Abroad Information and Application List of Programs Continuing & Professional Education Beijing, China. Photo by Lisa Reilly.
		Back to top