Community and Everyday Life in Japan

  Japan

• All Other Areas: 
Kyoto

Term: Summer 
Dates: June 26 - July 25, 2010

Description:
Class Size: 18-20
Get to know Japan by experiencing its traditional and popular culture, meeting with organizations and people focused on improving communities, and making friends with your peers at Ryukoku University in Kyoto. In addition to field trips related to class projects and a choice of group outings such as hiking up Mt. Kurama, visiting a Hanshi Tigers baseball game and taking part in the Gion festival, students will have ample opportunities to explore on their own. This is a fun way to get to know a country and its people as well as make life-long friends in California and in Japan.

Instructor
Isao Fujimoto, Senior Lecturer Emeritus
Community and Regional development Department

Isao Fujimoto has been at Davis since 1967. In addition to his research on California cities and citizen movements, he is active with various groups involved with rural community development, grass roots action, and peace and justice efforts throughout the Pacific Rim.
This program is suitable for students studying or interested in:

* Global & Community Development
* Community Activism
* Cultural Anthropology
* Sociology
* Ethnic Studies
* Japanese Society
* Politics
* Modern Japan

Highlights:
This Program carries a total of 8 units. Enrolled students must take both courses listed. Auditing is not an option.

- Community and Regional Development 153A (4 units)
- International Community Development: Asia
- Prerequisite: Any two courses from among Community Studies, Comparative Culture, Ethnic Studies or Social Science. Examination and analysis of community development efforts in Japan and the impact of global forces in different settings. Alternative strategies with emphasis on self-reliance and locally controlled development. Course is based in Kyoto, Japan, and includes field trips.
- GE credit: Social Science, Diversity

Community and Regional Development 198 (4 units)
Directed Group Study

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: 3,140.00 - 3,259.00

The Accommodation and Activities Fee includes:
-lodging
-select meals
-select field trips

The program fee covers group health insurance and printed matter. Air fare is not included. Please contact us for the most up-to-date information concerning program costs.

Students who enroll before the Accommodations and Activities Fee is posted will be notified via email as soon as the fee is available. If they choose to withdraw within 10 days of this notification, their deposit will be refunded.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American Participants.

Participants Travel to Japan in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 18-20

Scholarships are Available. Summer Abroad is pleased to announce that the Education Abroad Center will award USD15,000 in travel awards to participants in Summer Abroad 2010 programs. All students enrolled in a Summer Abroad program (Davis and Non-Davis) will have the opportunity to apply for an award ranging from USD500 - USD1,000. Application deadline: March 1, 2010. Contact us using the link at the top of the page for details.

Application Process Involves:

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

UC Davis Summer Abroad's Mission Statement: UC Davis Summer Abroad programs offer students short but intense academic courses that are complemented with a wealth of cultural activities. The courses are structured in such a way that students gain knowledge not only in the classroom, but also from experiential learning that takes advantage of the program site. All of our programs are built around UC Davis courses and are led by UC Davis faculty. Many provide opportunities for students to visit non-English speaking countries while doing their coursework in English. Our class sizes are limited, generally enrolling from 18-30 students, thus allowing us to create intimate learning communities overseas. Programs are open to all students outside the UC system, alumni and professionals.