RAMCC Beijing-Song Shan Shaolin Cultural Heritage Immersion Trip 2019

21 days Itinerary & Curriculum

21 days / HKD$ 47,980 include airfare / 72 total class hours/ Up to 24 Students

Before the Deadline: 31 March HKD $47,980 include airfare

After the Deadline: March HKD $50,980 include airfare

Small group Class and Real-world practice create the perfect learning environment.

PREREQUISITE: Open to students entering grade(s): Grade 5 – 11

Day 1:

We arrive in Beijing from Hong Kong in the afternoon.  A quick orientation around the school campus then settle into dorms.

Day 2:

Classes begin. In the morning we have rise & shine exercises, listening, speaking, reading & writing lessons. In the afternoon we have one-on-one conversation lessons, cultural classes, study hall. After classes we go out for afternoon excursions.

Day 3 – 7:

Same daily schedule as Day 2.

Day 8:

After a week of classes we spend the day at Happy Valley Theme Park.

Day  9 – 14:

Same daily schedule as Day 2.

Day 15:

After final Exam at the morning, we spend over most of the day at Universal Studios Beijing Theme Park.

Day 17 – 21:

In the early morning of day 16th, We will travel by High-speed rail train to Zhengzhou east station of Henan Province. Arrive in Zhengzhou at the noon time then spend the next five days to explore at Ancient capital Kaifeng, Experience Hand-made Kaifeng special soup dumplings, visit the MILLENNIUM CITY PARK, Yuntai Mountain, LuoYi City，Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang，The famous Shaolin Shaolin Temple and Experience the martial arts life of martial arts, Henan Museum etc.

Day 21:

We travel by High-speed rail train back to Beijing at morning of 5th of July. After lunch, we fly from Beijing back to Hong Kong International Airport. End of RAMCC Summer Immersion Trip.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: FOR AP STUDENTS

The AP Chinese Language and Culture exam consists of two aspects: Chinese language and Chinese culture. This intensive language immersion trip aims to provide AP students opportunities to further develop their proficiency across the full range of Chinese language skills as well as experience first-hand the richness of Chinese culture. Yuen Laoshi and Calvin will assess each student’s Chinese language levels to customize their learning materials’ context, as well as activities that focus on their individual learning needs. Instructional materials and activities will be carefully selected and designed to support the students’ overall proficiency.

Beijing is known for its rich Chinese culture and inheritance, this is an excellent opportunity to enhance students’ understanding of Chinese culture while learning the language and engaging students in an exploration of both contemporary and historical Chinese culture.

Daily and weekend excursions will allow students to practice and enhance their Putonghua oral and listening skills with local people and learn to read signs/instructions in and around the city. Moreover, the AP students will be given an opportunity to take a leadership role to enhance not only their leadership knowledge and experience, but also to increase their interactions between the students from different age groups.

LEARNER OUTCOMES:

  • Be familiar with the format of AP Chinese Language and Culture exam
  • Adapt strategies for AP Chinese Language and Culture exam
  • Become better prepared for the different question formats in the exam
  • Support their practice in Pinyin system and typing in Chinese
  • Demonstrate their understanding in writing and topics discussions
  • Acquire better understanding of social patterns, traditions, art, medicine etc.
  • Promote the appropriate use of Chinese language in cultural settings
  • Increase their sense of responsibility

METHODOLOGY:

  • One-on-one conversation practices as well as role-playing
  • Observe & experience the rich culture by interacting with local people
  • Practice Mandarin in various authentic settings
  • Classroom instructions and discussions
  • Read and write about authentic materials, such as public signs, posters, menus etc.
  • Adapt multi-media lessons to enhance effective learning
  • Assigning leadership roles for the AP students

ASSESSMENT:

  • AP Chinese Language and Culture model practice tests
  • Frequent formative assessment of students’ development in listening, reading, speaking and writing to improve their language proficiencies.

Up to 24 students for the trip.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 31 March 2019

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