Description

This course analyzes how Japanese popular culture has evolved from traditional culture. It explores Japanese twentieth-century popular culture including films, animation, and comics. The program also explores how the culture develops and shifts its focus. It includes field trips to both contemporary and historical sites, and cultural lessons such as Japanese calligraphy, a tea ceremony and flower arrangement. It includes three major fieldtrips to Kyoto, the Ise Shrine/Iga Ninja House and the Toyota Automobile Factory. The program is designed so that students can taste the essence of Japan within a month.

Courses offered:
* Japanese 109 (5 units) - Japanese Popular Culture
- Japanese popular culture, from its medieval/early modern precedents to contemporary incarnations. Emphasis on the major forms of twentieth-century popular culture, including genre films, popular theater, TV manga (cartoons), animation, music and advertisements.
- Prerequisite: None
- GE credit: Arts & Humanities, Diversity

* Japanese 198 (3 units) - Directed Group Study
- P/NP Grading only

Highlights

Most field trips are half-day trips. Field trips are subject to change.
* Toyota Motor Corp. (factory tour)
* Okazaki city tour
* Two schools: elementary and junior high (class observations)
* Star Festival
* Day-trip to Kyoto
* Noh performance
* BBQ dinnner
* Ise Shrine & Ninja House (a whole day trip)

Activities: Every week students will experience different Japanese traditional culture. Well-trained talented masters will provide hands-on lessons. Traditional cultural lessons include:
* Japanese calligraphy (Sho-Do)
* Wearing Yukata
* Flower arrangements (Ka-Do)
* Tea Ceremony (Sa-Do)
* Sumie painting

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

• Asian Studies
• Culture
• Ethnic Studies
• Filmmaking
• History
• Japanese

Cost in US$:

TBA (fees posted on program website in Dec/Jan)

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

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 16-25

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
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

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.