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Japanese Language, Culture, History and Geography - Kyoto, Japan
25 days, Three-Unit Summer Program
From June 10th to July 5th , 2010
Highlights You will
- stay in the home of Japanese host families in Kyoto (breakfast and dinner provided).
- have lectures on traditional performing arts (Noh, Kyogen, Bunraku, and Kabuki), Haiku, and the history & geography of Japan.
- participate in hands-on workshops for Tea Ceremony and Noh & Kyogen.
- enjoy Rakugo (comic storytelling) and Bunraku or Kabuki at a national theater.
- participate in field trips to historic sites in Kyoto, Uji, Nara, Hiroshima (1 night) and Tokyo (2 nights)
- deepen your understanding of the geography of Japan.
Map of Japan: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/maps/asia/japan
City FACTS 
Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto was Japan's capital and the emperor's residence from 794 until 1868. It is now the country's seventh largest city with a population of 1.4 million people and a modern face. During the World War II, Kyoto was not chosen as a target of air raids due to its historic value. Countless temples, shrines and other historically priceless structures survive in the city today.
Eligibility
Requirements
The Program is open to all undergraduate and graduate students from SJSU and other CSU campuses, as well as any other matriculated college students. All majors and minors are welcome to apply. No Japanese language proficiency is required but those with no Japanese language skills must take a two-day survival Japanese course to be taught by Dr. Kodama prior to the departure.
Academic Program
- This program is offered by the Department of Foreign Languages and all participants will be enrolled in the three unit course (JPN 160 — SPECIAL TOPICS IN JAPANESE STUDIES).
- Students who do not major or minor in Japanese (no Japanese language skills required) are welcome to participate in the program, but they are required to take the survival Japanese course.
- This program will partially fulfill requirements for a Japanese major or minor, as well as an International Business major with a minor in Japanese.
Accommodation, Safety and Visas
- Students will stay with a Japanese host family in Kyoto. Breakfast and dinner will be provided.
- Japan is a very safe country. Especially, Kyoto where you will stay most of the time was ancient capital; it is safer and more hospitable than any other major cities in Japan.
- There are contingency plans to deal with sick/injured faculty and students (i.e. medical insurance and medical evacuation as a part of SJSU study abroad medical coverage through CSU; estimated cost: $50.00 per person included in the fee).
- No visas are required for the short stay in Japan.
Program Leaders
Dr.Y. Kodama (CL410L, Phone: 408-924-4063, Email: Yasue.Yanai@sjsu.edu), who is an SJSU Assistant Professor and Advisor of the Japanese Program will lead the program. She is very familiar with Japanese culture, history, and society. Homestay will be arranged by Mr. Kaz Aoki, President of Canvas Gate, Inc. in Santa Clara, who has extensive knowledge of the region of Kyoto.
Program Dates
June 10– July 5, 2010
Departing from SFO on June 10th and Arriving at Kyoto on June 11th
Departing from Narita Airport on July 5th and Arriving at SFO on July 5th
Application Form
Estimated
Costs
| SJSU Special Session Tuition (3 Credits @ $250/unit) |
$ 750 |
| SJSU Program Management Fee |
$ 200 |
Program Fee
It includes: Round Trip Air Fare (from SFO to Japan) and Two-Week JR Rail Pass (can be used for the Bullet Train), Homestay with breakfast & dinner, Eight-nights Hotel (one night for the arrival day, one-night in Hiroshima, and three-nights in Tokyo), Entrance Fees (temples, shrines, and museums), Class Materials, and Health Insurance. Personal expenses (for shopping, etc.) are not included. |
$ 3,875 |
| Estimated Total |
$ 4,825 |
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Participants will be asked to pay for the $500 non-refundable deposit by March 20, 2010 to reserve airline tickets and the remainder of the fee by the middle of April, 2010. If the participants are fewer than 20, the program may be cancelled or the program fee may be subject to change. Maximum number of participants is 30.
Students’ Comments on the program and Pictures are available at:http://www.canvasgate.com/kyoto/
For more information, please contact Yasue Yanai, Dept of Foreign Languages, yasue.yanai@sfsu.edu or Kati Bell, Phone: 408-924-6128
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