STARTALK at WVU
Program summary
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Pre-college learning experiences with professors on WVU campus!
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WVU college credits can be earned if students meet the eligibility https://www.access.wvu.edu) and are willing to follow the college course requirements. The tuitions will be waived by our STARTALK program.
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The STARTALK curriculum is focused on Chinese language and culture learning through topics related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.
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Forty 9th, 10th, and 11th graders (in Fall 2022) in West Virginia and neighboring states will be selected.
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No prior Chinese language learning experience is required.
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This year-around program starts from Spring 2023 to Spring 2024. Students need to commit to participating in ALL four terms.
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Spring 2023: 15 weeks; 30 hours online; 2/12-5/27/2023
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Summer 2023: 16-day resident camp at WVU; 7/21-8/5/2023
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Fall 2023: 15 weeks; 30 hours online; 8/20-12/9/2023
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Spring 2024: 10 weeks; 20 hours online; 1/14-3/23/2024
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For the synchronous learning, students need to have a stable internet connection and a computer with a camera and microphone to join the online classes.
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The 16-day summer residential camp is hosted at WVU 7/21/2023-8/5/2023. Campers need to be dropped off at noon on 7/21/2023 and then picked up at noon on 8/5/2023.
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An iPad will be provided to each of the campers for educational use during the residential camp.
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Room and board will also be provided. WVU residential hall: Stalnaker Hall
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Selected students will enjoy the entire learning experiences (2023-2024) at no charge.
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Students are evaluated every term to determine their eligibility for the next term.