Description

Offered through UC Offered in partnership with Jikei's Tokyo Film Center
*Coursework is taught in English

Travel to the source of anime and manga to experience the culture that gave rise to these art forms. Through coursework and excursions, you will be immersed in the contemporary music and media scenes and along the way you may also experience the Japan of old.

Highlights

The digital culture of gaming and mobile electronics is visible throughout the Tokyo megalopolis of the 21st century. Travel to the source of anime and manga to experience the culture that gave rise to these art forms. Through cousework and excursions, you will be immersed in the contemporary media scenes. Along the way, you may experience the Japan of old: ancient temples, contemplative gardens, and the elaborate costumes of the geishas.

Included Trips and Excursions:
* Shibuya: one of the fashion centers of Japan and a major nightlife area
* Asakusa: famous for the Sesno-ji Buddhist temple
* Kamakura: a city about 50km from Tokyo, full of historical temples and shrines and also home to the giant statue of Amida Buddha
* Ghibli Museum: this museum's motto is "let's become lost children together"
* Nikko: a city located in the mountains and famous for its hot springs
* Odaiba: an island in Tokyo Bay across the Rainbow Bridge

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Anthropology
• Comparative Literature
• East Asian Studies
• Film
• Sociology

Cost in US$:

USD6400-6850 UC undergrad estimated fee; USD7000-7500 estimated fee for all others

Program Fees Include:

Travel.
* Day trips to Shibuya, Asakusa, Kamakura, Ghibli Museum, Nikko, and Odaiba

Study.
* All students will enroll in both 4.0 quarter unit courses (8.0 units total)
* Courses taught at JIKEI's Tokyo Film Center in state-of-the-art classroom facilities

Live.
* Double room with private bathroom at a 3-star hotel near campus
* Daily breakfast at the hotel
* Internet access in your hotel room
* Welcome and farewell dinners

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide and American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

5 to 15 minutes

University of California, Irvine's Mission Statement

Summer Session at UC Irvine provides administration of university-level undergraduate courses during two 5-week sessions and one 10-week session beginning in late June. Through open enrollment, we serve current UC Irvine students, visiting UC and other U.S. college students, international students, professionals and community members, and high school students who have completed their junior year. Summer Session makes it possible for students to make progress toward their degrees all year round, often making the difference for students who want to graduate on time. We offer an extensive selection of courses and students can choose from breadth requirements, coursework required for their major, or take courses to complete a minor. We act as an integral part of the Continuing Education branch of the university, supporting new program development and initiatives that serve the broad levels of the University.

Year Founded

1965