Shanghai Summer School 2011

Shanghai Summer School 2011

A Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship Program
Hosted by Shanghai Theatre Academy

Purpose: To promote traditional Chinese culture and operas in the world
Brief introduction: The students will study three courses: traditional Chinese opera,
Chinese culture, Chinese language. The main course is the traditional Chinese opera,
which is composed of the learning of Chinese opera steps and movements, water
sleeve routines, spear and sword routines, and selected scene work. The Chinese
culture and language are supporting courses for the students to better understand the
essence of traditional Chinese culture. During the program, the students will have the
opportunity to see traditional Chinese opera shows and other field trips.

Time:
July 3rd – July 29th, 2011 - 4 weeks
Traditional Chinese opera: 64 lessons
Chinese culture: 12 lessons
Chinese languages: 24 lessons
Application deadline: April 30, 2011

Assessment:
The attendance rate over 90% is required for the program. At the end of the program,
the students will be assessed in the form of a reporting performance. The certificate of
completion will be issued on passing the assessment and getting the required
attendance rate.

Expense:
Tuition fee: free
International flight expenses: to be borne by the students
Lodging: free, provided by Shanghai Theatre Academy
Living subsidy: 50 yuan/day, provided by Shanghai Theatre Academy

Requirements:
1. Foreign students between16 and 30 years old. University students preferred.
2. Interested in Chinese culture, and willing to learn traditional China opera
3. Priority is given to students with art background like opera and dancing.
Application materials:
1. Passport and copy;
2. 4 photos of 2 inches;
3. Application form
4. University certificate;
5. Resume and other materials related to the application.

Please send the above materials to:
Ms. WANG Beibei
Foreign Students Office
Shanghai Theatre Academy
630 Huashan Road, Shanghai, China 200040
Tel：0086-21-62485215 Fax：0086-21-62485596
Email：staiso@hotmail.com
Visa:
The students shall apply and receive the visa with at least one-month stay in China in
their own countries.
Insurance:
The students shall take care of their own personal accident insurance for the stay in
China.

Tentative Schedule.xls
Shanghai Theatre Academy Application form.doc