CIEE Summer Japanese Studies Program in Tokyo, Japan

  Japan

• Tokyo: 
Tokyo

Term: Summer 
Dates: 4 weeks: late July - mid-August

Description: The goals of the Japanese Studies summer program are for students to gain a deeper understanding of Tokyo and Japanese society and acquire Japanese language skills and the ability to communicate in Japanese at an elementary level. This is accomplished through coursework in Asian studies taught in English, Japanese language courses, a field trip program, and the leadership of CIEE staff.

Academic Program
Based at Sophia University, this program provides students with a supportive environment in which to study at one of Japan's top-ranked universities and experience life in Tokyo. While CIEE participants enroll in Sophia University's Summer Session of Asian Studies alongside Japanese and international students, CIEE resident staff organize a special orientation and various cultural activities designed to introduce students to different facets of Japanese society.

Academic Culture
Students take two courses, with each course lasting two hours, Monday through Friday. Students should limit personal travel to nearby destinations on weekends and reserve more extensive travel until after the program has ended.

Highlights:

• Japanese studies curriculum and integrated excursions provide students the opportunity to learn first-hand about Japan from a variety of perspectives
  
• Dedicated CIEE student service and resource center located on the Sophia University campus in the heart of downtown Tokyo
  
• Excellent introduction to Japan for students interested in Japanese society, culture, and language

Cultural Reimbursement Program
As a means of encouraging students to enrich their study abroad experience in Tokyo, CIEE offers a Cultural Reimbursement Program, allowing students to be reimbursed for their participation in local cultural activities. This may include tickets to Japanese movies, traditional Japanese music concerts and theater, and visits to local museums and historic places of interest.

Cost in US$: Please check the CIEE website for current program pricing

Experience Required: yes

Overall GPA 2.75

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Japan Independently

Scholarships are Available. - We have several scholarships that students can apply for. Contact CIEE for details.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Transcript
• Written Application

CIEE's Mission Statement: Since 1947, the Council on International Educational Exchange, known as CIEE, has been in pursuit of its mission, "to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world." Our services to young people studying, working, teaching, and traveling abroad are more important than ever. As we look ahead, we reaffirm our commitment to the principles and values that guide this mission statement.

Year Founded: 1947