Australia Studies Centre (ASC) Since Spring 2004, the CCCU has partnered with the Wesley Institute in Sydney, Australia to offer the Australia Studies Centre. Throughout the semester, students study theology, global justice issues affecting Australia, Indigenous cultures and the arts. Every student is required to take the courses “The View from Australia: Issues in Religion, Politics, Economics & Cultural Values” and “Indigenous History, Cultures & Identity.” Additionally, students choose electives from Wesley Institute offerings in theology/ministry, music, drawing/graphic design, drama, dance, dance movement therapy, and counseling. Students live with Australian families and volunteer with local community service providers. In order to experience the various aspects of Australian culture, students spend time in the Australian capital, Canberra; travel to the edge of the Australian Outback; and spend the last week of the semester connecting with the Maori people in New Zealand. ASC students earn 16–18 semester hours of credit. For more information, contact Loren Baker (loren.baker@biola.edu or ext. 3607) in the Department of Art. Also visit www.bestsemester.com. Australia Studies Centre Recommended Courses and Units Culture Emphasis (required) The View from Australia 3 Indigenous History, Culture & Identity 3 Discipline Emphasis Faith and the Contemporary Artist I or II (recommended) 0 - 3 Discipline Courses 10 - 11 Total 16 - 17 units China Studies Program (CSP) The China Studies Program enables students to engage China ʼ s ancient history and intrigue from an insider ʼ s perspective. While immersed in Chinese culture, students participate in seminar courses on the historical, cultural, religious, geographic and economic realities of this strategic, populous, and extremely influential nation. Students choose between completing a broad Chinese Studies Concentration or a Business Concentration, which includes an internship at a Chinese-owned and operated business in China. Students also study standard Chinese language with a goal of attaining the ability to handle everyday transactions in Mandarin. The program begins the semester in Hong Kong and introduces students to the diversity of China, including the capital city of Beijing, legendary Shanghai, ancient Xi ʼ an and beautiful seaside Xiamen. This interdisciplinary, cross-cultural program enables students to communicate and understand the unique culture and people of China with an informed, Christ-centered perspective. CSP students earn 16-18 semester hours of credit. For more information and application materials, contact Dr. John Liang (john.liang@biola.edu) in the Cook School of Intercultural Studies for the China Studies Concentration. Students interested in the Business Concentration should contact Dr. Steve Rundle (steve.rundle@biola.edu). Also visit www.bestsemester.com. Chinese Studies Program Recommended Courses and Units Chinese Studies Concentration Chinese (I or Advanced) 3 Chinese History 3
3 3
Intercultural Communication
Contemporary Society & Public Policy
Electives (Select 3 - 6 units) Chinese II 3 International Business in China (with no internship) 3 Eastern Philosophy & Religions 3 Dimensions of East Asian Culture 3 Chinese Painting 1 Tai Chi 1 Total
15 - 18 units
Business Concentration
2 - 3
Chinese (I or Advanced)
3 3 3 3 3
Chinese History
Intercultural Communication
Contemporary Society & Public Policy
International Business in China
Business Internship
Total
17 - 18 units
Contemporary Music Center (CMC) The Contemporary Music Center provides students with the opportunity to live and work in the refining context of community while seeking to understand how God will have them integrate music, faith and business. The CMC offers three tracks: Artist, Executive and Technical. The Artist Track is tailored to students considering careers as vocalists, musicians, songwriters, recording artists, performers and producers. The Executive Track is designed for business, arts management, marketing, communications and related majors interested in possible careers as artist managers, agents, record company executives, music publishers, concert promoters and entertainment industry entrepreneurs. The Technical Track prepares students for careers in live sound, concert lighting and studio recording. Students within each of the tracks receive instruction, experience and a uniquely Christ-centered perspective on creativity and the marketplace, while working together to create and market a recording of original music. Each track includes coursework, labs, directed study and a practicum. CMC students earn 16 semester hours of credit. For more information contact Kate Brandon, (kate.brandon@biola.edu) in the Communication Studies Department. Also visit www.bestsemester.com.
Contemporary Music Center Recommended Courses and Units Core Courses ( required ) Faith, Music & Culture
3 3 1
Inside the Music Industry
Practicum
Artist Track
3
Essentials of Songwriting
38
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