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An
experienced Community College faculty member will lead the group and
teach the curriculum along with local faculty members. Local
program managers will serve as hosts and advisors and will arrange for
Japanese students to serve as student ambassadors. These students
will assist with language, customs and cultural adjustments and also
serve as guides when traveling to Tokyo and exploring the city. It
is a great opportunity to practice their English, so everybody wins!
To request
more information and application, see Information.
Program
Sponsors:
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Green River Community College, Auburn, WA
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Selected Washington State Community Colleges
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Kanagawa Institute of Technology (KAIT)
Academic
Program:
This is a study program. Students
must carry a 15-credit load and are expected to fully participate in all
class activities. Courses may vary from year to year as may the faculty
member leading the course instruction. The courses offered are
specially chosen to give participants interesting, valuable and relevant
instruction that exposes students to the cultural, history, fauna and
geological differences that are unique to Japan.
Course Descriptions:
Humanities: Japanese Language and Culture
5 credits - Japanese Faculty
This course offers students an introduction to Japanese society and
culture by examining its history, people and traditions. Students
will engage in critical discussions about the differences between
American and Japanese cultures. This course aims to facilitate
orientation to Japan and will provide students with essential
conversational Japanese language skills needed to communicate in basic
daily life.
Art: Introduction to Art
5 credits - Patrick Navin
This course will provide students
with an introduction to the basic elements and principles of art and the
media with which artists create. The course will concentrate on
the history and aesthetics of Japanese art. It will address major
works of paintings, sculpture, architecture, ceramics, prints, manga,
anime and other selected crafts. This course will survey the main
art forms from the early stages to modern times in theoretical,
historical, philosophical, cultural, political and other social
contexts. Students will study important developments in theme and
subject matter, engage in an incono-graphical and stylistic analysis and
acquire good knowledge of the major trends in Japanese art. the
overall objective of the course is to deepen the knowledge of a
different culture through the arts.
Art: Beginning Digital
Photography
5 credits - Patrick Navin
This course will provide students with an introduction to the aesthetic
and technical theories and techniques of digital photography.
While photographing in Japan students will learn about camera and lens
operation, memory cards, file formats, white balance, composition,
lighting, creativity, image editing software and output options.
Our subject matter will include Japanese nature and landscapes, urban
and rural environments, historical places, the people and culture of
Japan and each student's personal interests. A portfolio of
photographs representing the student's Japanese experience is the final
objective.
Faculty:
Patrick Navin currently
teaches digital photography at Green River Community College. He
has his B.A. in Communication and the Arts from the University of
Wisconsin-Green Bay and his M.A. and M.F.A. in Photography from the
University of Iowa. He has also studied at the Visual Studies
Workshop in Rochester, NY, the Friends of Photography/Ansel Adams
Workshop in Carmel, CA and the Santa Fe Photographic Workshops in Santa
Fe, NM. At Green River Community College he has taught Beginning
through Advanced digital photography, black and white film and studio
lighting classes. He has also served as the Director of The Helen
S. Smith Art Gallery and Chair of the Fine Arts Division. Previous
experience includes teaching art classes and leading photographic travel
workshops. His personal photography has been exhibited and
published nationally and internationally.
A local Japanese faculty member from
Kanagawa Institute of Technology (KAIT) will teach the Japanese Language
and Culture class. The class will be taught in English.
Accommodations
and Meals:
While at Kanagawa Institute of Technology, students will be accommodated
in shared apartments contracted by the university. These are small
Japanese-style lodgings with futons, a study desk, kitchenette and
bathroom. Students will share an apartment with one other student
in the group. The campus features four restaurants/cafeterias and
one McDonalds which offer inexpensive food options ranging from
traditional Japanese-style meals to western-style breakfast and fast
food. The program cost includes a $350 meal allowance card that is
accepted at all campus restaurants, vending machines and the bookstore.
In the town of Atsugi there are more food options, including grocery
stores and familiar chains, such as Pizza Hut, KFC, and Starbucks.
Transportation:
Program costs include airfare, transfers from/to Narita airport and
a $200 transportation allowance. Japan has one of the most
efficient and impressive mass transportation systems in the world.
High speed bullet and local trains connect to subways and buses to
provide speedy and convenient access to all major points of interest.
Cultural
Activities and Excursions:
The program includes cultural activities and
several organized field trips which may include:
Additional Optional Activities:
Other field trips are optional
and may require an additional fee: These may include an
overnight excursion to Osaka and Kyoto.
There
will also be plenty of opportunity to do your own exploring using
convenient public transport or tour specialists.
Application Requirements:
Students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher are eligible to apply. Transcripts
are required. Minimum age is 18 (17 with permission).
Program Cost: $5,495 (plus $135 Airport
Taxes) INCLUDES AIR
Land-only option $4,695
(excludes airfare and airport transfers)
A $350 deposit is required to be paid
with your application (non-refundable)
DEADLINE: Applications and full payment
must be received no later than July 17, 2009. This program is
capped at 25 students on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Included:
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Round trip group airfare on program dates from
Seattle/Tokyo/Seattle
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Group
transfers to/from Narita airport
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Student housing accommodations while at
Kanagawa Institute of Technology
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$350 Food allowance
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$200 Bus/Rail allowance
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Some cultural activities and excursions
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Pre-departure and arrival
orientations
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Student basic medical insurance
Not
Included:
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College tuition and books
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Passport
and visa fees
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Meals
not previously specified
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Curriculum
activities admissions
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Personal
and entertainment expenses
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Independent
travel and expenses
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US
and Japanese airport fees and taxes ($135)
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Anything
not specified as included in the program
*This program announcement and the information
presented here may be subject to change.
Please refer to the Study Abroad Program Brochure for current
information.
To request more information and application, see Information.
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