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UNO-Japan: Summer Study at Doshisha University

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Location
Japan: Kyoto, Nara, Osaka

Term
Summer

Dates
May 27 - June 30, 2012

  • Description

    The University of New Orleans' UNO-Japan: Study at Doshisha University takes students for 5 weeks to Kyoto, Japan. One of the most picturesque, historically and culturally rich cities in Japan, Kyoto serves as the perfect backdrop for students to learn the Japanese language and take courses in such fields as the Japanese language, Art, Photography, and Film. Incorporating Honors options in the courses, the UNO-Japan: Study at Doshisha University program has something for just about everyone!

  • Highlights

    This five-week adventure is in the city of Kyoto, where students learn and live in the cradle of Japanese civilization. Join us next summer and take advantage of a unique opportunity to study where cultures merge and history emerged. The ancient capital of Japan, Kyoto has a rich tradition in the arts, literature, and language. Participate with other students in a fascinating journey of excitement and discovery. Each of two courses carries three hours of credit and emphasizes the exploration of this culturally-rich world. Field trips that include a day in Kyoto plus visits to Osaka (historically the commercial capital of Japan) and Nara (the capital of Japan from 710-784) are offered as part of the program. Don't wait! Sign up today and join other students on the adventure of a lifetime.

  • Degree Level

    Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

  • Minimum Education

    High School

  • Subject Areas

    • Area/ethnic Studies
    • Asian And Asian American Studies
    • Asian Studies
    • Classical Civilization
    • Comm. (radio, Tv, & Film)
    • Communications
    • Comparative Literature
    • Culture
    • East Asian Studies
    • Ethnic Studies
    • Family & Home Studies
    • Feminist, Gender, And Sexuality Studies
    • Film
    • Foreign Language
    • History
    • Humanities
    • Independent Study
    • Intensive Language
    • Interdisciplinary
    • Japanese
    • Liberal Arts
    • Literature
    • Media And Cultural Studies
    • Religious Studies
    • Women's Studies
  • Cost in US$:

    USD 4,095.00

  • Program Fees Include:

    * Housing in a single room or double room (if desired, only 2 available)
    * Tuition and university fees for six credit hours (2 courses)
    * Application fee
    * Study Abroad health insurance
    * Guided city tour
    * Some class and program excursions
    * Opening reception and closing party
    * Weekly cultural activities and/or guest lectures
    * Lunchtime Partner Program
    * 2 full-time staff on site
    * Use of computer lab (limited)
    * 30-day bus pass for Kyoto
    * Credit transfer fee (for non-UNO students)

  • Experience Required

    no

  • This Program is open to

    American Participants.

  • Typical Living Arrangements

    • Dormitory
    • Group living

  • Participants Travel

    Independently

  • Scholarships are Available

    Federal financial aid (grants, loans, etc) applies for this fully accredited academic program.

  • Application Process Involves

    • Online Application plus Application Assessment
    • Transcript
  • Typically The Application Process Time is

    1 week

  • University of New Orleans's Mission Statement

    To assist the University in its continuing efforts to internationalize its campus and curriculum and to contribute to global understanding by developing and supporting opportunities of the highest quality worldwide for students, faculty and staff as well as the general public. Our division provides a variety of international academic programs. We offer summer study abroad programs for college students and adults; semester and year exchange programs with a variety of universities around the world; and IELP, an intensive non-credit program for non-native speakers of English. The Division is also closely affiliated with other campus and local organizations dedicated to fostering international education and experience in the Greater New Orleans area.

  • Year Founded

    1958

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