Overview
Location: Saitama, Japan
Program Length: Summer
Eligibility:
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Good academic and disciplinary standing
- At least sophomore standing
- Degree-seeking student
Program Description
This 4-week intensive Japanese Studies Program provides international undergraduate students who have an interest in Japanese culture, a good opportunity to study various aspects of Japan -- traditional, modern and contemporary. You can choose from weekday courses which may be of interest to you, as well as the chance to go on weekend excursions in and around the Saitama/Tokyo area. All classes will be conducted in English, and an introductory Japanese language class will also be available for those who wish to start leaning this interesting and unique language.
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Coursework
Each course is 1 credit / 12 hours or 2 credits / 24 hours. All students are recommended to take a minimum of 2 courses from the following list:
- History of Traditional Japan through Film (2 credits)
- Contemporary Visual Art and Design in Asia and Japan (2 credits)
- Japanese Material Culture (2 credits)
- Global Agenda and International Development in the Japanese Perspective (1 credit)
- Economic Policies in Japan (1 credit)
- Japanese Language class for absolute Beginners (the first half of A1 of CEFR) or Beginners（A1 of CEFR) (1 credit)
Field/culture trips and a homestay program will be arranged on weekend
Housing & Meals
Accommodations are in Dormitory or Homestay.
The
Japan Foundation JapaneseLanguage Institute, Urawa （OFF-Campus Dormitory): This is a 30-minute commute by bus and walking to SU and it includes no meals.
Homestay: Within 60-minute commute by public transportation to SU, it includes 2 meals (breakfast, dinner) on weekdays and 3 meals on weekends.
Finances
Students will purchase GeoBlue Medical Insurance through the Study Abroad office, $44 per month.
Round-trip transportation to Japan, about $2000.
Commuting costs from accommodation to SU
Living Expenses - Dormitory approximately JPY3,000/night; Homestay approximately JPY132,840 for 30 days.
Scholarships
The UNC Asheville Study Abroad Office awards need-based scholarships on a competitive basis to participants on UNCA exchange programs. Scholarship awards range from $500 to $1,500 and are scaled in proportion to program budget and demonstrated financial need.
The Study Abroad Office advises students to research and pursue a wide range of available funding opportunities. To find scholarships applicable to your program,
browse the Cost and Financial Aid page of Study Abroad website.
Withdrawals and Refunds
Contact Information
Bonnie Parker
Director
028 Ramsey Library, CPO 1560
828.251.6666
bparker@unca.edu
Madelyn Petrovich
Advisor
028 Ramsey Library, CPO 1560
828.258.7725
mpetrovi@unca.edu
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