| | | Apparel, Textiles, and Retail Merchandising in China
China has become the major exporter of textile and apparel products to the World market. In 2006, China's exports of textile and apparel products to the U.S. market reached 22 billion dollars. This program allows students to witness the development of the textile and apparel industry in China by visiting factories in China and interacting with apparel design staff from the Chinese textile and apparel industry.
Globalization is part of the nature of the retail industry. A large proportion of merchandise sold in the U.S. market is from other countries. At the same time, U.S. merchandise is widely available in countries other than the U.S.. This program will provide students with a first-hand experience to witness the culture difference and how it impacts the retail industry and will tremendously enhance students' understanding of the retail industry.
Program length: June 16-June 28, 2008
Eligibility: This program is open to students in all majors with good academic standing. Application Deadline: Tuesday, Jan. 22
Program Highlights:
- Visiting factories, who supply products to the U.S. market;
- Visiting International Retailers and Chinese local retailers;
- Visiting International Companies’ (e.g. Nike) overseas offices in China;
- Visiting Chinese National Garment Research and Design Center;
- Visiting Chinese Academic District,
- One day Tour of some cultural sites, such as The Great Wall, the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, etc.
- Opportunities to explore the chinese culture and to do some SHOPPING;
- Some cultural events, such as watching acrobatic show , tasting local foods, etc.
- And more…
Living and Meal arrangements:
Students will be staying in hotels arranged by the travel agency. All the hotels are 3-star or above. Two students will share a room. Every breakfast is provided at the hotel. On tour days, lunches and dinners will be provided. For other days, planned group meals will be arranged or students will be on their own for meals.
Courses and credits:
Students will enroll in one of the following classes:
- HCRM407 Global Issues in Textiles, Apparel, and Retail Industry
- HCRM507 Textile and Fashion Industry
- HCGE479B Workshop in Clothing and Textiles: Culture studies
- HCRM405A /505 A History of Costume
Cost: Billed by OU: Tuition (4 Credit Hours):
OU Program fee: $3200
Administrative fee: $150
Program Fee includes international airfare CMH-Beijing-Shanghai-CMH, housing, most meals, in-country transportation, excursions, health insurance, entrance fees.
Total Out-of-Pocket Costs:
Passport and photos: $110
Board not included in program fee: $150
Vaccinations: $150
Incidentals/Personal Expenses: $150
For more information contact:
Professor Xu
xuy@ohio.edu
593-2887
Professor Cone
cone@ohio.edu
593-2886
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