07750nam 2200661 a 450 991082605270332120200520144314.01-280-22146-197866102214620-309-56739-4(CKB)111069351106020(OCoLC)759159830(CaPaEBR)ebrary10495437(SSID)ssj0000121300(PQKBManifestationID)11134585(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000121300(PQKBWorkID)10093343(PQKB)11369715(MiAaPQ)EBC3378840(Au-PeEL)EBL3378840(CaPaEBR)ebr10495437(OCoLC)923283698(EXLCZ)9911106935110602019870421d1987 uy 0engurcn|||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierChina bound a guide to academic life and work in the PRC /Karen Turner-Gottschang ; with Linda A. Reed ; for the Committee on Scholarly Communication with the People's Republic of China, National Academy of Sciences, American Council of Learned Societies, Social Science Research Council1st ed.Washington, D.C. National Academy Press19871 online resource (xvi, 224 pages) illustrations, mapBibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph0-309-07843-1 0-309-03731-X Includes bibliographical references (p. 211-213) and index.Intro -- CHINA BOUND -- Copyright -- Acknowledgments -- Foreword -- Preface -- Contents -- 1. Opportunities for Research, Study, and Teaching in China -- RESEARCH AND STUDY -- TEACHING -- FOREIGN EXPERTS -- FOREIGN TEACHERS -- FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING -- AGENCIES IN THE UNITED STATES INVOLVED IN PLACING AMERICANS AS FOREIGN EXPERTS AND FOREIGN TEACHERS IN CHINA -- 2. Preparing for the Trip -- ARRANGING TO LEAVE THE UNITED STATES -- PASSPORTS AND VISAS -- INVITING RELATIVES TO CHINA -- IMMUNIZATIONS -- MEDICAL INSURANCE -- MONEY, BANKING, AND CREDIT CARDS -- CUSTOMS REGULATIONS -- BAGGAGE AND SHIPPING PROCEDURES -- INCOME TAXES WHILE ABROAD -- TEACHERS: HIRING, INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL, FINANCES -- SUGGESTED READING -- WHAT TO TAKE FOR DAILY LIFE -- CLOTHING -- MEDICATIONS AND TOILETRIES -- FOOD AND COOKING SUPPLIES -- ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES -- OFFICE SUPPLIES, TYPEWRITERS, PERSONAL COMPUTERS -- RADIOS AND TAPE RECORDERS -- CAMERAS AND FILM -- BICYCLES -- I.D. PHOTOS -- READING MATERIAL -- GAMES -- GIFTS -- WHAT TO TAKE FOR PROFESSIONAL LIFE -- BOOKS -- EQUIPMENT -- OTHER SCHOLARLY MATERIALS -- TEACHING AIDS -- 3. Settling In -- ARRIVING IN CHINA -- THE TENOR OF LIFE IN CHINA -- THE DANWEI -- THE FOREIGN AFFAIRS OFFICE -- THE QUALITY OF LIFE -- PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS -- RITUAL -- LAW -- THE FOREIGN COMMUNITY -- HOUSING -- HOTELS -- CAMPUS APARTMENTS -- STUDENT DORMITORIES -- ARRANGEMENTS FOR ACCOMPANYING SPOUSES AND CHILDREN -- THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR -- 4. Research and Study -- THE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES -- THE RESEARCH INSTITUTES -- THE RESEARCHER'S EXPERIENCE -- AN OVERVIEW OF THE RESEARCH CLIMATE -- MEETINGS WITH COLLEAGUES -- WORK SCHEDULES -- WORK-RELATED TRAVEL -- SHORT-TERM ACADEMIC VISITS -- PREPARATIONS -- SCHEDULES -- LECTURES AND SEMINARS -- EQUIPMENT -- STUDENT LIFE -- INITIAL MEETINGS WITH TEACHERS AND ADVISERS -- COURSEWORK.FIELDWORK AND TRAVEL -- LANGUAGE STUDY -- ACCESS TO MATERIALS -- 5. Teaching -- THE BUREAUCRATIC STRUCTURE -- WORK LOADS -- WORKING CONDITIONS -- PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS -- SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS -- CHINESE-LANGUAGE LESSONS -- GENERAL ADJUSTMENT ADVICE -- 6. Services Available -- THE U.S. EMBASSY AND CONSULATES -- POSTAL SERVICES -- CURRENCY AND BANKING -- CABLE AND TELEX FACILITIES -- THE TELEPHONE -- MEDICAL CARE -- URBAN TRANSPORTATION -- RECREATION -- INTERNAL TRAVEL -- 7. Leaving China -- APPENDIXES -- APPENDIX A Interinstitutional Agreements Between U.S. and PRC Institutions -- APPENDIX B Regulations Concerning the Admission of Foreign Students in Chinese Schools (1986) -- FOREWORD -- I. Categories of Foreign Students Eligible for Admission -- II. Application Procedures -- III. Entrance Examinations -- IV. Admission and Registration Procedures -- V. Elementary Chinese and Preparatory Courses -- VI. Academic Programs and Evaluations -- VII. Class Attendance, Suspension of Studies, Withdrawal from Studies, Disciplinary Action -- VIII. Observance of Chinese Laws -- IX. Board, Lodging and Medical Care -- X. Extracurricular and Holiday Activities -- XI. Academic Degrees and Certificates -- XII. Scholarships of the Government of the People's Republic of China -- XIII. Expenses Borne by Self-Supporting Students -- Regulations Concerning Short-Term Study Courses for Foreigners (January 1983) -- SHORT-TERM STUDY COURSES IN CHINA -- BUREAU OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, STATE EDUCATION COMMISSION OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA -- HEALTH CERTIFICATE -- APPENDIX C Regulations Governing Grants to Foreign Scholarship Students and Fees for Self-Financing Foreign Students.. (February 1, 1985) -- APPENDIX D Regulations Concerning Applications by Foreign Research Scholars to Engage in Scientific Research in Institutions of Higher Education in China (September 1985).APPENDIX E Information on the Recruitment of Foreign Experts (1985) -- I. Recruitment Range and Work Assignment -- II. Qualifications for Foreign Experts -- III. Procedures to Be Followed by Applicants -- IV. Remuneration and Accommodation -- APPENDIX I -- APPENDIX II -- WORK APPLICATION -- APPENDIX F Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine Investigators in the United States -- APPENDIX G Approximate Costs of Hotel Rooms and Food, Internal Travel, Services, and Clothing -- HOTEL RATES AND FOOD COSTS -- DORMITORIES AND FOREIGN EXPERT BUILDINGS -- TRANSPORTATION COSTS -- RESEARCH TRAVEL -- SERVICES -- CLOTHING, LUGGAGE, AND SPORTS EQUIPMENT -- APPENDIX H Selected Information on Postal and Customs Regulations of the People's Republic of China -- POSTAL REGULATIONS -- CUSTOMS REGULATIONS -- APPENDIX I Sample Contract for Teachers (July 1985) -- CONTRACT (FORM) -- ANNEX: Regulations Concerning the Living Conditions of Foreign Experts in Cultural and Educational Institutions -- I. Salary -- II. Traveling Expenses -- APPENDIX J Protocol Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the People's Republic of China for Cooperation in Educational Exchanges -- 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 -- APPENDIX K Locations of U.S. Educational Reference Collections in China and Their General Reference Contents -- COLLECTION LOCATIONS -- GENERAL REFERENCE WORKS CONTAINED IN THE COLLECTIONS -- APPENDIX L Selected Reading List -- General -- Politics and Economics -- Education -- Science -- Travel Resources -- Index.Foreign studyChinaAmerican studentsChinaTeachers, ForeignChinaChinaDescription and travelForeign studyAmerican studentsTeachers, Foreign370.19/6Turner-Gottschang Karen1657431Reed Linda A1657432Committee on Scholarly Communication with the People's Republic of China (U.S.)MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910826052703321China bound4120454UNINA