Western Washington University - Japan

  Japan

• Tokyo: 
Tokyo

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Trimester, Winter 
Dates: Offered five times a year at all academic levels.

Description: Western Washington University and KCP International Language Institute is pleased to be able to offer a unique opportunity to learn more about Japan, its language, people, and culture. Our programs are open to all English-speaking students in good class standing as well as post-graduates and adults. Many Asians from other countries study at KCP as well. KCP's strength is our attention to superior language instruction: carefully integrated language immersion and culture exploration. This program is ideal for the student who wants to gain proficiency in the Japanese language in a short period of time.

Studying with a diverse student body from around the world contributes to the experience. In today's climate of global understanding, it is vital to appreciate cultural practices, political and economic systems, and historical backgrounds of countries different from your own. At KCP International Language Institute, students from many different cultures, with distinct languages and traditions, can learn the Japanese language and culture . . . and grow together in their understanding of each other. Many Asian students in the program are genuinely interested in American life and culture, so there is plenty of opportunity for spirited social exchange.

Students pursue two courses at KCP: Intensive Japanese Language and Japanese Culture. In addition to the culture and civilization curriculum, optional educational activities and excursions are arranged throughout each year as extracurricular activities for all KCP students. This will give you and other students from around the world a great opportunity to meet each other in informal, non-classroom settings.

Highlights: Low student-teacher ratio less than 10/1. Language immersion classes taught entirely in Japanese with small-group classes in Japanese (and English as necessary). Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer terms plus short-term and extended programs, at all language levels. Over one and a half years (12 semester hours) of Japanese language credit each term, credit available through Western Washington University. Family homestay, with breakfast and dinners, or private dormitory room. Numerous excursions to many cultural, historical, and political sites in and around Tokyo. Can use student financial aid. All local transportation between lodging and school provided.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Please visit our website for more information about the cost.

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Japan Independently

Scholarships are Available. Most forms of financial aid, either state or federal, should apply towards this program. Visit web site for more information.