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China bound [[electronic resource] ] : a guide to academic life and work in the PRC / / Anne F. Thurston ; with Karen Turner-Gottschang and Linda A. Reed
| China bound [[electronic resource] ] : a guide to academic life and work in the PRC / / Anne F. Thurston ; with Karen Turner-Gottschang and Linda A. Reed |
| Autore | Thurston Anne F |
| Edizione | [Rev.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1994 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (268 p.) |
| Disciplina | 370.19/6 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
Turner-GottschangKaren
ReedLinda A |
| Soggetto topico |
Foreign study - China
American students - China Teachers, Foreign - China |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-280-21122-9
9786610211227 0-309-56276-7 0-585-00178-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910455891903321 |
Thurston Anne F
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| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1994 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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China bound [[electronic resource] ] : a guide to academic life and work in the PRC / / Anne F. Thurston ; with Karen Turner-Gottschang and Linda A. Reed
| China bound [[electronic resource] ] : a guide to academic life and work in the PRC / / Anne F. Thurston ; with Karen Turner-Gottschang and Linda A. Reed |
| Autore | Thurston Anne F |
| Edizione | [Rev.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1994 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (268 p.) |
| Disciplina | 370.19/6 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
Turner-GottschangKaren
ReedLinda A |
| Soggetto topico |
Foreign study - China
American students - China Teachers, Foreign - China |
| ISBN |
1-280-21122-9
9786610211227 0-309-56276-7 0-585-00178-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910778792103321 |
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Thurston Anne F
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| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1994 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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China bound : a guide to academic life and work in the PRC / / Anne F. Thurston ; with Karen Turner-Gottschang and Linda A. Reed
| China bound : a guide to academic life and work in the PRC / / Anne F. Thurston ; with Karen Turner-Gottschang and Linda A. Reed |
| Autore | Thurston Anne F |
| Edizione | [Rev.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1994 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (268 p.) |
| Disciplina | 370.19/6 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
Turner-GottschangKaren
ReedLinda A |
| Soggetto topico |
Foreign study - China
American students - China Teachers, Foreign - China |
| ISBN |
1-280-21122-9
9786610211227 0-309-56276-7 0-585-00178-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
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 -- FEES -- 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. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910811800803321 |
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Thurston Anne F
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| Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1994 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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