Background: Tsinghua University was established in 1911. For a century, its faculty has valued the interaction between Chinese and Western cultures, sciences and humanities. The University has 14 schools and 56 departments, with faculties in sciences, engineering, humanities, law, medicine, history and philosophy, economics, management, education and art. The University now has over 25,900 students.

 

When:   From June 23 to July 13, 2012.

 

What: The camp is an intensive English-language experience. Each day is devoted to lessons, lectures, and various other activities including seminars, song and dance, competition, and games. The camp's goals are to increase TU students' interest in and enthusiasm for learning English and to improve their basic English skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The camp is for TU students who have just completed their freshmen year at Tsinghua and TU is anticipating about 3,200 students will take part this summer.   

 

Teachers give a lecture every day on topics related to the theme of the week, e.g. music and culture for week one; sports for week two; and hot topics/issues for week three. After the lecture, teachers will conduct three oral practice classes. In the afternoon, teachers are expected to organize the activities. Teachers will give a lecture to 100 students. Each lecture is given five times. It is suggested you prepare five lectures. 

 

Student volunteers are supposed to conduct three themed practice classes. A Chinese volunteer works with each student volunteer. Student volunteers help organize the activities. 

 

Cost: Airfare to Beijing, visa and health insurance paid by student volunteers and teachers 

Transportation to and from Beijing Airport provided by TU

On-campus accommodation and free meals provided by TU

Stipend of 3,000 RMB (about US$470) for student volunteers provided by TU

Stipend of 13,000 RMB (about US$2,000) for teachers provided by TU

 

Selection criteria: 

Student Volunteer - Number of positions: 5

i) Be currently enrolled undergraduate students at UO

ii) Have native or near native level of English

iii) Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills

iv) Have good facilitation skills

Teacher Volunteer - Number of positions: up to 2

i) Hold a master's degree or be currently enrolled graduate students at UO

ii) Have teaching experience

 

Application procedure:  

Teacher: Complete the Teacher Application Form

Student volunteers: Complete the Student Volunteer Application Form and attach a letter of recommendation from a professor. 

 

The Centre for Global and Community Engagement will promote the volunteer opportunities to uOttawa Students. The Centre will review applications received and prepare a shortlist. TU will finalize the selection. The Centre will notify the selected applicants.  

 

Deadline for applications: February 24, 2012

 

**NEW DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Wednesday, March 14, 2012

 

Orientation: The Centre provides pre-departure training for all students selected by TU. The session is expected to take place April 25-26, 2012.  

 

TU holds two days of orientation and team coordination prior to the camp (June 23-24), which represents a familiarization session to help UO students acquaint themselves with their new setting. Both teachers and volunteers need to arrive in Beijing on June 21 or 22, 2012. 

 

Co-curricular record: uOttawa student volunteers can obtain a co-curricular record from the Centre for Global and Community Engagement provided that they have completed their assignment and got their volunteer hours approved. This is not a credited student exchange. 

 

If you want more information, please check the TU website or contact the Centre for Global and Community Engagement at 613-562-5945 or servingothers@uottawa.ca.