China 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 Council

• Autore: Turner-Gottschang Karen
• Pubblicazione: Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1987
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (xvi, 224 pages) : illustrations, map
• Disciplina: 370.19/6
• Soggetto topico: Foreign study - China; American students - China; Teachers, Foreign - China
• Soggetto geografico: China Description and travel
• Altri autori: ReedLinda A
• Note generali: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. 211-213) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: 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.
• Titolo autorizzato: China bound
• ISBN: 1-280-22146-1; 9786610221462; 0-309-56739-4
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910826052703321
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