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Location:
Kyoto, Nara, Iida, Nagano - Japan
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Language of Instruction: English, Japanese
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Academic Credit Available: Yes
Overview
Study Japanese language, culture, and theater--with an emphasis on the traditional puppet theater known as Bunraku--in Japan for nine weeks and nine university credits. Japanese language is taught at all levels, including zero beginner. Students receive training in traditional puppetry with members of a 300-year-old Bunraku troupe. Students study Japanese culture through lectures and fieldtrips in Kyoto, Nara, and Nagano. Language coursework involves both classroom and community activities for real experiential learning. The program begins with visits to Nara and Kyoto then moves to its base in Iida (pop. 110,000), in Nagano Prefecture in central Japan. The small city offers opportunities to meet friendly people in community activities while the natural setting provides chances for hiking, climbing, swimming, and biking. Students experience Japan at ground level with opportunities to do more than just view the country as tourists. Students can become part of the local Japanese community to learn the culture and language as they participate in traditional performing arts and other activities.
Academic Credit
Academic credit is available.
Nine semester credit hours offered: Three credits each in Japanese language (all levels--zero beginner to advanced), Japanese culture, and Japanese theater, through the University of Missouri credit
Eligibility
Participation is open to any college or university student, regardless of major. No previous knowledge of Japanese is necessary. Non-students are also welcome to apply.
Housing/Accommodation
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Homestay / Host Family
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Hostel
Program Costs
The following figures are tentative. Check program website for final total.
Program Fee:
Missouri Residents $4395
Non-residents $4845
Costs
Include: The program fee covers the following: All accommodations in Iida and on group field trips; admissions to events and performances; domestic transportation for group travel within Japan; program t-shirt; tuition for nine university credit hours; international student ID card.
Dates
Program dates: June 4~ August 8. Application deadline is rolling. Applications received by March 15 will be given first consideration. Later applications will be accepted until the program is filled. Please consult program website for updates on the applications schedule.
Deadlines
First round: March 15, 2006. Second round: March 25. Third round: April 5.
Contact
Japanese Studies Program
GCB 443
University of Missouri
Columbia, Missouri 65211
USA
Tel:
573-882-3368
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