Description

Experience Japan by immersing in its traditional and popular culture, meeting with organizations and people focused on developing communities, and making friends with your peers at Ryukoku University in Kyoto. Aside from the 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 time 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.

COURSES:
CRD 153A. International Community Development: Asia (4 units)
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.

AND

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

Highlights

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

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

TBA. Please contact us for more details.

Program Fees Include:

Fees for UC Davis Summer Abroad include:
- Program Fee (USD 750)
- Course Unit Fee (approx. USD 287 per unit * 8 units)
- Accommodations & Activities Fee (varies by program, USD 950 - 4250)
- Summer Campus Fee (USD 290)

Fees subject to change; please visit the UC Davis Summer Abroad program webpage or contact UC Davis Summer Abroad for the most up-to-date information concerning program costs. Programs start around USD 5,000.

Experience Required

yes

To be eligible to participate in a UC Davis Summer Abroad program, you must: -be 18 years or older -have completed 15 accredited college units -be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.0 or higher -be in good disciplinary standing with your academic institution

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 14-26

Scholarships are Available

UC Davis Summer Abroad is pleased to announce that the Education Abroad Center will award USD 15,000 in travel awards to participants in UC Davis Summer Abroad 2012 programs. All students enrolled in a UC Davis Summer Abroad program (Davis and Non-Davis) will have the opportunity to apply for an award ranging from USD 500 - 1,500. Application deadline: March 6, 2012. Visit the UC Davis Summer Abroad website for details.

Application Process Involves

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

Typically The Application Process Time is

4-5 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

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.