Harvard Summer Program in Tokyo, Japan (Waseda University)

  Japan

• Tokyo: 
Tokyo

Term: Summer 
Dates: June 13-July 24

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. Professor Kuriyamas course investigates cultural beliefs about medicine and the body, making a comparative study between Europe and East Asia.

Highlights: Students take both courses. Noncredit Japanese language instruction with Waseda staff is provided for students with no previous exposure to the Japanese language.

HIST S-42 Study Abroad in Tokyo, Japan (Waseda): Constructing the Samurai

This course examines the rise and fall of Japans warrior class and of the bushido ethos. The main focus is on the juxtaposition of the mythology of the samurai and the realities of samurai life. We discuss warfare, training, religion, art, literature, values, and the family. There is extensive use of visual materials and excursions to sites relevant to the samurai lifestyle. Prerequisites: none.

EALC S-11 Study Abroad in Tokyo, Japan (Waseda): Medicine and the Body in East Asia and in Europe

Description coming soon.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: $7,350

- tuition
- room and some meals
- all scheduled excursions and extracurricular activities

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Transcript
• Written Application

Harvard Summer School Study Abroad Programs's Mission Statement: The Harvard Summer School makes Harvards academic resourcesa distinguished faculty, well-equipped laboratories, fine museums, and a world-class university library available to men and women of many ages, backgrounds, and nationalities through an intensive summer session of liberal arts courses in Cambridge and overseas. Our international student body includes Harvard undergraduate and graduate students, visitors from other colleges and universities, highly qualified secondary school students, adult learners, and nonnative English speakers seeking to refine their language skills. Students take courses to challenge themselves academically, meet degree requirements, prepare for graduate school, gain college experience, advance their careers, and pursue personal enrichment. Students who study at Harvard Summer School may reside in a supportive residential environment, commute to campus, complete courses via distance education, or participate in one of the faculty-led programs based abroad. Many come to experience the extraordinary environment of Harvard College academics, resources, and residential life. Harvard Summer School serves the University community by providing faculty with teaching opportunities that allow them to experiment with new materials and teaching methods. Students from many Harvard schools take advantage of the breadth of summer course offerings to meet requirements for concentrations and degree programs, and to create more flexibility within their term-time academic program. Harvard graduate students from abroad can work on refining their English language skills, and Harvard College students take advantage of the summer session to expand their cultural, social, and intellectual horizons by studying abroad.