The program is held in Nanjing and Beijing consecutively. The first four weeks of classes, held at Nanjing University, concentrate on Chinese language skills and proficiency at the elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels based on each participant's prior knowledge.
Beginners are welcome.
The second part of the program consists of three weeks of classes taught at Qinghua University, one of China's most prestigious universities. The Beijing segment continues to develop language skills, as well as an appreciation of Chinese history, culture, and arts. At both universities, students will receive instruction from well-trained and experienced native language teachers with a curriculum especially designed for this Penn State program. There is a three-day tour to Guilin during the interlude between the Nanjing and Beijing programs. Guilin features a wide variety of enchanting scenery and a sampling of the diverse cultures of southern China's ethnic minorities.