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Table of Contents

Front Matter R1-R16

1. Research, Study, and Teaching in China 1-7

2. Preparing for the Trip 8-45

3. Settling In 46-82

4. Research 83-114

5. Teaching 115-129

6. Study 130-137

7. Services Available 138-152

8. Leaving China 153-154

Glossary of Chinese Terms 155-156

Appendix A: Funding for Graduate and Postdoctoral Research in China 157-172

Appendix B: Language Study Programs in the People's Republic of China 173-176

Appendix C: Colleges and Universities Accepting Direct Application from Foreign Students 177-183

Appendix D: General Guidelines for Direct Application to a Chinese College or University as a Self-Sponsored Student and Excerpts from 'Regulations Concerning the Admission of Foreign Students in Chinese Schools' 184-193

Appendix E: Visa Application for Foreigners Wishing to Study in China 194-194

Appendix F: The People's Republic of China Visa Application Form 195-195

Appendix G: Physical Examination Record for Foreigners 196-197

Appendix H: Organizations Sponsoring English Teachers in China 198-200

Appendix I: Application for Teaching Positions in China 201-204

Appendix J: Sample Contract for Teachers 205-210

Appendix K: American Express Emergency Check Cashing Locations 211-213

Appendix L: Approximate Costs of Hotel Rooms, Food, Internal Travel, Services, Clothing, and Medical Care, Fall 1993 214-219

Appendix M: Selected Reading List and References 220-224

Appendix N: Trial Procedures for Foreign Organizations and Individuals to Use Chinese Archives 225-226

Appendix O: Packing it in: Preparing for Fieldwork in the PRC 227-232

Appendix P: Student Advisory Resource Centers and General Reference Holdings 233-238

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 239-242

Index 243-252