Harvard Summer Program in Tokyo, Japan (Waseda University)
Japan
Term: Summer
Dates: June 16 -July 25, 2008
Description:
With a metropolitan-area population of roughly 35 million, Tokyo is one of the largest cities in the world. It is a thoroughly modern metropolis with high-speed trains and subways, soaring architectural icons of glass and steel, flashing anime imagery on colorful billboards, and vibrant shopping districts woven into its fabric. But Tokyos rich history is never far away. One can easily retreat into a small temple courtyard, stroll down a narrow street lined with small homes and shops, or relax in a park under a stand of swaying bamboo. Students who study in the summer program at Waseda University are exposed to both modern and traditional Tokyo. Professor Adolphsons course examines Japans warrior class, exploring themes such as warfare, religion, and literature. A second course, taught by Professor Bestor, focuses on Tokyo as a modern urban entity. Students study Tokyos urban culture, lifestyles, social structure, and spatial environment across the citys history using ethnography, history, literature, diaries, architecture, photography, art, cartography, animation, and film.se language.
Highlights:
* Constructing the Samurai
Cost in US$: $7,000
Cost Include Description:
The cost of the program is $7,000, plus a nonrefundable $50 application fee. In addition, students are responsible for a health insurance fee (approximately $150; waived if students have US insurance that provides coverage outside the United States) and for transportation to and from Tokyo. The program fee covers:- tuition
- room and some meals
- all scheduled excursions and extracurricular activities
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
World Wide
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Year Founded: 1871
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