China bound : a guide to academic life and work in the PRC / Anne F. Thurston ; with Karen Turner-Gottschang and Linda A. Reed.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thurston, Anne F.

Contributor:

Turner-Gottschang, Karen.

Reed, Linda A.

Committee on Scholarly Communication with the People's Republic of China (U.S.), Content Provider.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Foreign study--China.

Foreign study.

American students--China.

American students.

Teachers, Foreign--China.

Teachers, Foreign.

China--Description and travel.

China.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (268 p.)

Edition:

Rev.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1994.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This volume helps academic visitors make long-term stays in China productive, comfortable, and fun. New material includes an expanded section on science and social science fieldwork and computers. Living costs, health issues, and addresses and fax numbers for important services are updated. Guidance is offered on currency, transportation, communications, bringing children into China, and other issues.

Contents:

CHINA BOUND

Copyright

Acknowledgments

Preface

Contents

1. Research, Study, and Teaching in China

RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS AND GRANTS

SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES

SCIENCES

DISSERTATION RESEARCH

STUDY

U.S. UNIVERSITY-SPONSORED PROGRAMS

APPLYING TO CHINESE UNIVERSITIES

HOPKINS-NANJING CENTER

TEACHING

U.S.-SPONSORED PROGRAMS

CHINESE-SPONSORED OPPORTUNITIES

Foreign Experts

Foreign Teachers

SPOUSES

2. Preparing for the Trip

LEAVING THE UNITED STATES

PASSPORTS AND VISAS

INVITING RELATIVES TO CHINA

HEALTH PREPARATIONS

MEDICAL INSURANCE

MEDICATIONS AND TOILETRIES

MONEY, BANKING, AND CREDIT CARDS

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

BAGGAGE AND SHIPPING

INCOME TAXES

SUGGESTED READING

PREPARING FOR DAILY LIFE

CLOTHING

FOOD AND COOKING SUPPLIES

ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

OFFICE EQUIPMENT

RADIOS AND TAPE RECORDERS

CAMERAS AND FILM

BICYCLES

I.D. PHOTOS

READING MATERIAL

GAMES

GIFTS

PREPARING FOR PROFESSIONAL LIFE

RESEARCHERS

TEACHERS

3. Settling In

ARRIVING IN CHINA

THE TENOR OF LIFE IN CHINA

THE WORK UNIT

THE FOREIGN AFFAIRS OFFICE

THE QUALITY OF LIFE

PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Friendship

Guanxi

Reciprocity

Ritual

LEGALITY AND ETHICS

THE FOREIGN COMMUNITY

HOUSING

STUDENT DORMITORIES

CAMPUS APARTMENTS

HOTELS

ARRANGEMENTS FOR ACCOMPANYING SPOUSES AND CHILDREN

THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR

4. Research

THE RESEARCH CLIMATE

LAYING THE GROUNDWORK FOR RESEARCH

IMPLEMENTING YOUR PLAN

THE IMPORTANCE OF YOUR HOST UNIT

THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL

FEES

FINALIZING A PLAN

ARCHIVAL RESEARCH

RESEARCH AFFILIATION

USE OF COLLECTIONS

LIBRARY RULES

LIBRARY HOURS

FIELDWORK

COSTS

PLACEMENT IN THE FIELD

THE RESEARCH TEAM

THE RESEARCH SITE

EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES.

SURVEY RESEARCH

LABORATORY RESEARCH

SHORT-TERM ACADEMIC VISITS

PREPARATIONS

ACADEMIC CONFERENCES

5. Teaching

THE BUREAUCRATIC STRUCTURE

WORKLOADS

STUDENTS

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ABILITY

CLASS PARTICIPATION

STUDENTS' PRIOR BACKGROUND

HOMEWORK AND WORKLOADS

THE CLASS MONITOR AND GROUP PRESSURE

STUDENT-TEACHER RELATIONSHIPS

PLAGIARISM AND "CHEATING

WORKING CONDITIONS

PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS

CHINESE LANGUAGE LESSONS

GENERAL ADJUSTMENT ADVICE

6. Study

AMERICAN-SPONSORED PROGRAMS

CHINESE-LANGUAGE INSTITUTES

ATTENDING A CHINESE UNIVERSITY

STUDENT LIFE

CLASSES

7. Services Available

THE U.S. EMBASSY AND CONSULATES

POSTAL SERVICES

CURRENCY AND BANKING

ELECTRONIC MAIL, FAX, AND TELEX FACILITIES

THE TELEPHONE

MEDICAL CARE

URBAN TRANSPORTATION

RECREATION AND ENTERTAINMENT

INTERNAL TRAVEL

8. Leaving China

Glossary of Chinese Terms

APPENDIXES

APPENDIX A Funding for Graduate and Postdoctoral Research in China

APPENDIX B Language Study Programs in the People's Republic of China

APPENDIX C Colleges and Universities Accepting Direct Application from Foreign Students

APPENDIX D

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR DIRECT APPLICATION TO A CHINESE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY AS A SELF-SPONSORED STUDENT

Categories of Foreign Students Eligible for Admission

Application Procedures

Application Deadlines

Entrance Examinations

Elementary Chinese and Preparatory Courses

Expenses Borne by Self-Supporting Students

Academic Programs and Evaluations (Article VI)

Academic Degrees and Certificates (Article XI)

Class Attendance, Suspension of Studies, Withdrawal from Studies, Disciplinary Action (Article VII)

Observance of Chinese Laws (Article VIII)

Extracurricular and Holiday Activities (Article X).

APPENDIX E Visa Application for Foreigners Wishing to Study in China

APPENDIX F The People's Republic of China Visa Application Form

APPENDIX G Physical Examination Record for Foreigners

APPENDIX H Organizations Sponsoring English Teachers in China

APPENDIX I Application for Teaching Positions in China

APPENDIX J Sample Contract for Teachers

CONTRACT (FORM)

PREFACE

APPENDIX K American Express Emergency Check Cashing Locations

APPENDIX L Approximate Costs of Hotel Rooms, Food, Internal Travel, Services, Clothing, and Medical Care, Fall 1993

APPENDIX M Selected Reading List and References

ESPECIALLY RECOMMENDED

SUPPLEMENTARY READING

General

History

Society

Politics and Economics

Education

Science

REFERENCES

APPENDIX N Trial Procedures for Foreign Organizations and Individuals to Use Chinese Archives

STATE ARCHIVES BUREAU ORDER #3

TRIAL PROCEDURES FOR FOREIGN ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS TO USE CHINESE ARCHIVES

APPENDIX O Packing it in: Preparing for Fieldwork in the PRC

WATER, FOOD AND SHELTER

WATER

FOOD

SHELTER

FIELD VEHICLES

MAPS

APPENDIX P Student Advisory Resource Centers and General Reference Holdings

Beijing Consular District

Shanghai Consular District

APPENDIX Q

ARTICLE I-GUIDING PRINCIPLES

ARTICLE II-OFFICIAL EXCHANGES OF INDIVIDUALS

ARTICLE III-OFFICIAL DELEGATIONS AND GROUP PROJECTS

ARTICLE IV-EXCHANGE OF MATERIALS

ARTICLE V-NON-OFFICIAL EXCHANGES

ARTICLE VI-FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

ARTICLE VII-EXECUTIVE AGENTS

Index.

Notes:

"For the Committee on Scholarly Communication with China."

Rev. ed. of: China bound / Karen Turner-Gottschang. 1987.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 220-224) and index.

Related Work:

Turner-Gottschang, Karen. China bound.

ISBN:

1-280-21122-9

9786610211227

0-309-56276-7

0-585-00178-2

OCLC:

42328474