2024 Winter

Winter Session: 1/15/2024 - 4/5/2024

Enrolling a maximum of 20 students and available for undergraduate credit only, the Academic Committee emphasizes small-group instruction, close attention to writing, an expanded opportunity for classroom discussion, and the opportunity to do independent research or an independent project under the direction of a professor.

The Academic Committee modifies classroom activities to ensure the professors are providing:

1. Student engagement in the classroom;

2. Critical thinking skills;

3. Analytical and problem-solving skills;

4. Flexible learning outcomes accommodating a full spectrum of learning differences;

5. Multiple objective perspectives regarding concepts and applications;

6. Diverse approaches and emerging theories along with ethical and sustainable applications.

Note: All sessions are very intense, to be successful, students need to attend every class. Occasionally, a student may need to miss a class due to illness or other unavoidable circumstances. According to SJTU ISS Program's policy, a student is required to present a medical certificate to be excused. Any unexcused absences may have an impact on the student’s grade. Students who miss more than 1/3 of the classes of a course will automatically fail the course.