[International Study Abroad Programs]

 
 
 
  Harvard Summer School Study Abroad Programs    
Study Abroad Degree Abroad Intern Abroad Language Schools Volunteer Abroad Jobs Abroad Eco/Adventure US Universities High School
Teach Abroad TEFL Certification
 
Airfare Hostels Rail Student IDs Global Cellular Phone Cards Insurance
 
Home
 
   
Japan   Harvard Summer Program in Tokyo, Japan (Waseda University)

Harvard Summer School Study Abroad Programs

51 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
United States
Phone: 617-495-4024
Fax: 617-496-4525

Did you participate on a program with Harvard Summer School Study Abroad Programs?
add icon Please share your thoughts.

Harvard Summer School Study Abroad Programs programs in other countries:

England, France, Ghana, Honduras, Italy, Spain, United States
   


Harvard Summer Program in Tokyo, Japan (Waseda University)

  Japan
  • Tokyo: 
  • Tokyo

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

Subject Areas :
  • Anthropology
  • Culture
  • History
  • Japanese
  • 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 Participants.

    Typical Living Arrangements :
  • Home-stays
  • Application Process Involves:

    • Written Application

    Year Founded: 1871




    Are you interested in this study abroad program? CONTACT HARVARD SUMMER SCHOOL STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS



     
           
      study abroad volunteer abroad intern abroad degree abroad teach abroad travel guides embassies
      language schools eco/adventure travel high school jobs abroad us universities tefl certification scholarships

      GoAbroad Home about us link to us advertise partners feedback add/edit your program