Shanghai Summer School 2015

Hosted by Shanghai Theatre Academy

Purpose: To promote Chinese culture and opera and enhance intercultural understanding

Brief introduction: The students will study three courses: 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. Chinese culture and language are supporting courses for 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 take field trips.

Time:

June 22– July 13, 2015

Chinese opera: 64 lessons

Chinese culture: 9 lessons

Chinese Opera Introduction: 16 lessons

Chinese languages: 16 lessons

Application deadline: April 30, 2015

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 student’s between16 and 30 years old. University students preferred.

2.      Interested in Chinese culture, and willing to learn China opera

3.      Priority is given to students focusing on Chinese studies or with art background like acting and dancing .

4.      Non-English speaker should speak English well and need to provide some certificate which can prove your English level when you apply.

Application materials:

1.      Passport copy;

2.      2 photos of 2 inches and one ordinary life photo

3.      Application form

4.      University certificate;

5.      Resume and other materials related to the application.

Please send the above materials to:

Miss 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 for 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.

Pictures of Shanghai Summer School

Shanghai Theatre Academy Application form

2015 3s schedule