KWANSEI GAKUI N U N IV E R S I T Y SUMMER SC H OL 2018
KGU SUMMER SC H OOL Kwansei Gakuin University (KGU) offers a Summer School for overseas partner institutions’ students. This Summer School is designed for students who wish to improve their Japanese language ability and gain a deeper understanding of East Asia, especially focusing on Japan. Through this program, students will be able to study different aspects of Japan with friends from all over the world. The program will include instruction in not only the Japanese language, but also courses taught in English which will cover a variety of interests including culture, society, international relations, politics, business, and economics in the context of Japan and East Asia. The East Asian Studies courses are taught by experienced faculty members from Kwansei Gakuin University and visiting professors from our partner institutions. In addition to lectures, students will have the opportunity to experience various traditional cultures such as calligraphy and making Japanese sweets. We invite you to broaden your horizons by spending your summer vacation with us!
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Why choose KGU Summer School ?
Boost your Japanese language skills
Discover East Asia
Practice Japanese language skills acquired in
Discover Japan and East Asia through a wide
with Nihongo Partners. Class size is limited to
business. Sitting in a classroom and listening to
classes during the cultural exchange sessions
range of fields, including culture, society, and
approximately 15 students.
lectures has its limitations - fieldtrips, such as site visits to the Toyota factory, will be eye-openers and further enlighten you in a broad range of aspects.
Learning through workshops
Feel the real Japan
The program will also include a variety of
Wouldn’t you like to see places vibrating with
extracurricular activities such as workshops making Japanese sweets and other traditional
Japanese crafts. The workshops will give you a chance to learn about the elements of culture
and apply newly acquired skills, allowing you to
traditional culture such as Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, with its famous shrines and
temples or explore latest technologies at the Toyota Plant, a leading Japanese company?
deepen your understanding of Japanese culture.
Joint program with partner institutions Between KGU and our overseas partner institutions, the joint establishment of this program has made it possible for students, along with other Japanese KGU students, to take classes taught by professors from high ranking North American universities.
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Program Information Duration
Accommodation Ho
June 8* - July 12, 2018
mes t ay
Do
rm i t o r y
＊Students signing up for “Intensive Japanese (Elementary)” must arrive on June
4.
A host family within a 60 minute commute to KGU.
Please see page 9 for details.
- Three meals provided on weekends / two meals (breakfast and dinner) on weekdays.
A single room in a KGU dormitory. - Meals are not included.
Eligibility 1 Students are required to be enrolled at one of our partner institutions (as of February 1, 2018). 2 If you plan to take “Intensive Japanese (Elementary)”, there will be an additional requirement. Please see page 11 for details.
Courses How to choose your plan This program allows you to pick and choose courses from a variety of electives (2 or 3 courses). Depending on if you want to focus on learning the Japanese language or study Japanese and East Asian culture, society, or business in English-taught classes, choose your best course out of 16 course plans on pages 5 and 6.
I want to… learn the Japanese language
I have studied Japanese for about a year
I have never studied Japanese before
I am interested in Japanese culture too
I am interested in economy, business and politics
Choose A
Choose B or C
Choose D or E
Choose F
Japanese for Daily Life (Beginner)
＋
Intensive Japanese (Elementary)
Japanese Society
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learn about Japan and East Asia in English-taught classes
Japan and East Asia in Motion Japanese Economy and Business The Japanese Production System in Context International Relations of East Asia
Contemporary Japanese and American Politics and Society
＋
＋
One other course of your choice
Japanese Culture
Course Title
Japanese Language
Culture & Society
Economy & Business
Politics & International Relations
Credits Classes
Credit Hours
Teaching Hours
Period
Language of Prerequisite Instruction
Required Fieldtrip
4
60
120h
90h
1,2,3
Japanese
(JLPT)N5-N4 level/CEFR A2 level
Hiroshima & Himeji
2
30
60h
45h
2,3
Japanese
None
Hiroshima & Himeji
Japanese Society
1
7
14h
10.5h
3,4
English
None
Japanese Culture
2
15
30h
22.5h
3,4
English
None
Enryakuji
Japan and East Asia in Motion
3
22
44h
33h
1
English
None
Toyota
Japanese Economy and Business
3
22
44h
33h
1
English
None
Toyota
The Japanese Production System in Context
3
22
44h
33h
1
English
None
Toyota
International Relations of East Asia
3
22
44h
33h
2
English
None
Toyota
ContemporaryJapanese and American Politics and Society
3
22
44h
33h
2
English
None
Toyota
Intensive Japanese (Elementary) Japanese for Daily Life* (Beginner) ＋
＊“Japanese for Daily Life” and “Japanese Society” is a two-in-one course. Students must take both if signing up for either one.
Fieldtrips are a mandatory component of courses, and will differ depending on which plans you choose. Find which fieldtrips are included in each course on pages 5 and 6 and details of each fieldtrip on page 7. Each plan will include two fieldtrips, and fees are included in the initial program fees.
Academics ■ Transcr ipt/Credit Transf er
At the end of the program, a grade transcript will be sent either to the student’s home institution or place of residence. Students should consult their home institution in regards to transferring credits, as the process varies depending on each institution.
■ Classes
Classes are held Monday through Friday, with frequent activities and excursions. Each class consists of 90 minutes and is taught in lecture/seminar style. Language of instruction will depend on the course. Japanese Language courses are taught in Japanese; East Asian Studies courses are taught in English.
1st period
9:00-10:30 2nd period
11:10-12:40 3rd period
13:30-15:00 4th period
15:10-16:40
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Course Plans A
Intensive Japanese (Elementary) + Japanese Culture Period
Intensive Japanese (Elementary)
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
1 2 3
Japanese Culture
4
Fieldtrip (Hiroshima & Himeji)
Total: 6 cre dits B
Fieldtrip (Enryakuji)
Japanese for Daily Life (Beginner) + Japanese Society + Japanese Culture Period
Japanese for Daily Life (Beginner) ＋
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
1 2 3
Japanese Society
4
Fieldtrip (Hiroshima & Himeji)
Japanese Culture
Fieldtrip (Enryakuji)
Total: 5 cre dits C
C-1
C-2
C-3
Japanese for Daily Life (Beginner) + Japanese Society + East Asian Studies
Japanese for Daily Life (Beginner) ＋ Japanese Society
Period
Japan and East Asia in Motion
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
2 3
Japanese for Daily Life (Beginner) ＋ Japanese Society
Japanese Economy and Business
Japanese for Daily Life (Beginner) ＋ Japanese Society
The Japanese Production System in Context
Tota l: 6 c redits
05
Mon
1
4
Fieldtrip (Hiroshima & Himeji)
Fieldtrip (Toyota)
D
East Asian Studies + Japanese Culture  Period
D-1
Japan and East Asia in Motion
Japanese Culture
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
1 2 3
D-2
D-3
Japanese Economy and Business
The Japanese Production System in Context
Japanese Culture
4
Fieldtrip (Toyota)
Fieldtrip (Enryakuji)
Japanese Culture
Tota l: 5 c redits
E
East Asian Studies + Japanese Culture Period
E-1
International Relations of East Asia
Japanese Culture
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
1 2 3
E-2
Contemporary Japanese and American Politics and Society
Japanese Culture
4
Fieldtrip (Toyota)
Total: 5 cre dits F
Intensive East Asian Studies Period
F-1
Fieldtrip (Enryakuji)
Japan and East Asia in Motion
International Relations of East Asia
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
1 2
F-2
Japan and East Asia in Motion
Contemporary Japanese and American Politics and Society
F-3
Japanese Economy and Business
International Relations of East Asia
F-4
Japanese Economy and Business
Contemporary Japanese and American Politics and Society
F-5
The Japanese Production System in Context
International Relations of East Asia
F-6
The Japanese Production System in Context
Contemporary Japanese and American Politics and Society
3 4
Fieldtrip (Toyota)
Fieldtrip (Kyoto)
Total: 6 cre dits
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Fieldtrips
*Content is subject to change
Hieizan Enryakuji day trip June 16, 2018 Hieizan Enryakuji Temple “Zazen� (meditation experience), experience copying sutras, Hiyoshi Shrine
Toyota overnight trip June 22-23, 2018 TOYOTA factory, session with Toyota staff, TOYOTA
Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, SCMAGLEV and Railway Park
Kyoto day trip June 30, 2018 Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu Temple, Kinkaku-ji Temple
Hiroshima & Himeji overnight trip July 7-8, 2018 A-Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima
Peace Memorial Museum, Miyajima Itsukushima Shrine, Himeji Castle
Each plan (pages 5 and 6) will include two fieldtrips, and fees are included in the initial program fees.
If you would like to participate in other fieldtrips, you will be able to do so at an additional cost (page 15) except for the Toyota overnight trip. Registration for optional fieldtrips must be done when applying for the program: cancellation and registration cannot be done after arrival in Japan.
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Extracurricular Activities Experience Traditional Japanese Culture We have arranged for the following traditional culture experiences, and all costs are included in the program fee.
Calligraphy Kyo Yuzen dyed fabrics Making Japanese sweets Origami City tour (half-day trip) Watching a professional baseball game
Optionalďźˆregister when applying for the program
Kyo Yuzen dyed fabrics
Calligraphy
Making Japanese sweets
Half-day trip
Watching a professional baseball game
Origami traditional Japanese paper crafts
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Program Schedule Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
June 4
June 5
June 6
June 7
June 8
June 9
June 10
City Tour
Arrival Day for Course Plan B~F
June 14
June 15
June 16
June 17
Arrival Day for Course Plan A
June 11
Orientation First day for Intensive Japanese classes June 12
June 13
Orientation Welcome Party for all students
Fieldtrip ( Enryakuji )
cultural activity
First day for Course Plan B~F June 18
June 19
June 20
June 21
June 22
June 23
June 24
Fieldtrip ( Toyota )
cultural activity
Weekend Homestay(Option) June 25
June 26
June 27
June 28
cultural activity July 2
July 3
July 4
July 5
June 29
June 30
City Tour
Fieldtrip ( Kyoto )
July 6
July 7
July 10
July 8
Fieldtrip ( Hiroshima & Himeji )
cultural activity July 9
July 1
July 11
July 12
Farewell Party
Housing check-out / Departure
Check-in for one night at the designated hotel on arrival in Japan. A bus will take you to KGU the next day to meet your host families or take you to the dormitories. Those who have applied for the Intensive Japanese (Elementary) course will begin the program on June 4. The program will end regardless of the course on July 12.
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Stay at Hotel
Move to KGU
Course Plan
Arrival Day
Housing check-in
Orientation
Classes start
Welcome Party
Farewell Party
A
June 4
June 5
June 5
June 5
June 11
July 11
B ~ F
June 8
June 9
June 11
June 11
June 11
July 11
Japanese Language Courses
Intensive Japanese (Elementary) Japanese for Daily Life (Beginner) We offer two Japanese Language Courses, a Beginner level course and an Upper-Elementary level
course,
both
which
include
Japanese
language classes and cultural exchange sessions. These
courses
communication
aim
to
through
develop
Japanese
cultivating
reading,
writing, speaking and listening skills. KGU students will also act as “Nihongo Partners� to assist in learning the Japanese language over the period of the course. Contemporary and practical
Japanese
will
be
acquired
through
interactive activities with Nihongo Partners, such as eating lunch and going shopping together. A significant feature of the Japanese Language Courses is the opportunity to learn the language in a lively cultural context.
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Japanese Language Courses
Course Outline Intensive Japanese
This course is for students who have studied Japanese for approximately one semester at their home institutions, and can communicate simply and understand familiar situations. Using the “Genki II” textbook, students will study elementary grammar and aim to apply this to daily conversational skills. Students will aim to make themselves understood in Japanese, using newly-acquired grammar and vocabulary through interaction with Nihongo Partners.
Prerequisites This course is for students who have achieved the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N5-N4 level / CEFR A2 level. Students are expected to have knowledge of basic verb conjugation such as Dictionary form, Nai form, and Te form before they start the program.
Japanese for Daily Life This course is for Japanese beginners. This course is open to students who have never studied Japanese
before. However, if students wish to take full advantage of the course, we strongly encourage students to at least be able to read the Hiragana and Katakana phonetics prior to arrival in Japan. Using the “Genki I” textbook, this course is designed to help students understand the basic structure of the Japanese
language and learn introductory conversation. By deepening their understanding of the Japanese language, students will be able to give simple introductions of themselves and explain daily events. Communicative Tasks
Grammar Vocabular y
Cultural Exchange Sessions
Attention
“Japanese for Daily Life” and “Japanese Society” is a two-in-one course, so students must take both if signing up for either one.
For Both Courses Cultural Exchange Sessions During these courses, KGU students will participate in interactive classes, acting as Nihongo Partners and assisting students in their studies.
Nihongo Partners will help students use Japanese phrases and skills acquired during classes in real life situations, further improving their ability to communicate effectively.
W ha t is a “N ih on go Par tn e r ” ? A Nihongo Partner is a KGU student volunteer who is assigned to a group of international students, guiding them around the campus and assisting them in some of the classes and activities. Students will gain firsthand experience of local Japanese culture with help from their Nihongo partners.
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East Asian Studies Courses Japanese Society Japanese Culture Japan and East Asia in Motion Japanese Economy and Business The Japanese Production System in Context International Relations of East Asia Contemporary Japanese and American Politics and Society
East Asian Studies Courses offer a wide variety of topics related to contemporary Japan and East Asia. Students can choose between courses in Japanese Culture and Society, International Relations or Business and Economy. While the courses in Japanese Culture and Society provide an overview on contemporary Japanese society and on Japanese culture from the Edo period to today, courses in politics and economy provide an in-depth understanding of political systems in East Asia and the characteristics of the Japanese business system.
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Course Outline
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Culture & Society Japanese Society Associate Professor Matthias Hennings, Kwansei Gakuin University In the past twenty years, Japanese society has seen fundamental changes from the traditional post-war model that provided a path to mainstream success to an increase in various forms of employment, shrinking population and the dissolution of traditional family structures. This course gives an overview about these changes and shows how it affects people’s lives in present-day Japan. It also includes an interactive session with Japanese students who provide an insight into their perception of Japanese society.
Japanese Culture Professor Kikuyo Tanaka, Kwansei Gakuin University I wish to describe Japanese cultural history from the Edo period to today, especially focusing on what is Wabi and Sabi of Genroku and Kasei cultures in Edo period, and what is Kawaii by analyzing Manga for boys and girls in the late 20th century. Concerning the beginning of modernization after the Meiji Restoration, I will introduce how positively, or sometimes cynically, Japanese people accepted foreign cultures. I will help students in understanding why and how Japanese cultures have developed since the Edo era.
Japan and East Asia in Motion Assistant Professor Nicolas Sternsdorff-Cisterna, Southern Methodist University This course looks at contemporary themes in the anthropology of East Asia with a special focus on Japan. It covers topics such as globalization, food culture, popular culture, affect, and kinship. The course pays particular attention to cultural changes and their relationship to economic and political transformations. The course title suggests that culture is constantly in motion and we seek to investigate those movements. Assignments include reading responses and an ethnographic project.
Economy & Business Japanese Economy and Business Professor Emeritus Kenjiro Hirayama, Kwansei Gakuin University This course provides students with a broad perspective on Japanese economy and business. A special emphasis is placed on the economic history of Japan in the past century and a half. Having peaked in the latter half of the 1980s, the Japanese economy has suffered a long stagnation. Aspects of the so-called lost decades and policy issues are discussed. We also focus on how a Japanese corporation is managed. It involves social philosophy and culture of the Japanese society and offers an interesting contrast to the way businesses in Anglo-Saxon countries are run.
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East Asian Studies Courses
The Japanese Production System in Context Associate Professor Jorge Colazo, Trinity University We examine the evolution of production systems from the Middle Ages to present times, focusing on the Lean paradigm, or Toyota Production System (Toyota Seisan Hoshiki). We will learn the basics of production management and we will study, analyze, compare and contrast Lean with other older and newer systems and explore the social, cultural and philosophical context that makes Lean the current benchmark in production quality and efficiency. As part of the coursework, students will research some aspect of Lean and produce a research report and presentation.
Politics & International Relations International Relations of East Asia Associate Professor Hiroki Takeuchi, Southern Methodist University This course provides an overview of international relations in the East Asian region while introducing students to the leading theories and debates about regional cooperation in the field of international relations. It examines the various tensions between the establishment of closer ties among the nations in East Asia and the preservation of national sovereignty. The central question is whether the East Asian region is heading towards greater peace and cooperation or war and conflict in the twenty-first century. For the purpose of this course, East Asia is defined as the region encompassing the Russian Far East, China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia. Because it has been extensively involved in the region since the 1850s, we also discuss the role of the United States in the region. We may make occasional reference to India, but South Asia and Central Asia are not a primary focus of this course.
Contemporary Japanese and American Politics and Society Associate Professor Katsuo Nishikawa, Trinity University This course will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the connections between Japanese and American political systems and the unique social forces in which they are embedded. We will review the major historical events that have given rise to the U.S.- Japan relationship. Along the way, we will explore how choices made in the creation of policy have created two very distinct political systems. Furthermore, we will discuss how both traditional and current expressions of Japanese and American culture weigh heavily in the politics of each society.
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Tu i ti on and Fees Course Plan A / 404,600 yen Course Plan B~F / 394,600 yen
*1 *2
Tuition Fees ¥174,600
+
Program Fees ¥110,000
+
Accommodation Fees Dormitory/Homestay Plan A ¥120,000 Plan B ~ F ¥110,000
■ P ROGRAM FEES IN CLUDE
■ P ROGR A M FEES D O NOT INC LUD E
・ Airport pick-up service ・ Hotel on arrival day * 1 ・ Fieldtrips * 2 ・ Cultural activities ・ Domestic insurance ・ Administrative and miscellaneous fees
・ Airfare ・ Commute between KGU and housing ・ Optional fieldtrips ・ Optional weekend homestay ・ Personal expenses ・ Overseas travel insurance
A l l stu d e n ts w i l l meet at a designated hotel on ar r ival day a nd s tay for one ni ght. E a ch p l an i ncl ud e s two designated fieldtr ips, fees included i n the pr ogr am fee.
O pti ona l
Those who choose to stay in a dormitory for the duration of the program can experience a
Weekend Homestay June 22-24 (2 nights) Fee: 10,000yen
weekend homestay with a Japanese family to live and learn local cultures and customs – a “home away from home”!
■ FIE LD T R IP S
Hieizan Enryakuji day trip June 16 Fee: 12,000 yen
Kyoto day trip
June 30 Fee: 12,000 yen
Hiroshima & Himeji overnight trip July7-8 Fee: 35,000 yen
Each plan includes two designated fieldtrips, fees included in the program fee. Students can take part in optional fieldtrips at an additional cost.
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How to apply STEP
1
Choose a course from A to F*
Choose your accommodation plan
A Homestay or B Dormitory*
Choose optional fieldtrips*
*See pages 5-6.
*If you want to experience a home stay, choose an optional “Weekend Homestay� *Each plan includes two designated fieldtrips. Fees are included in the program fee. If you want to take part in more than two fieldtrips, additional fees will apply.
Fill in the online application form on the KGU website. URL: https: // www.kwansei.ac.jp/c_ciec/c_ciec_016185.html
Application Deadline: March 20, 2018 Online application will be opening on the KGU website in around mid-February.
STEP
2
Notice of Acceptance
An e-mail of acceptance or rejection will be sent to all applicants by March 30, 2018 Necessary documents and the methods of payment will be announced to successful applicants
STEP
3
Send the necessary documents and pay program fees by April 10, 2018
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Location KGU is located in Nishinomiya city, roughly halfway between the two cities of Osaka and Kobe (a one-way trip
to either city takes about 30 minutes by train). Students can enjoy this convenience while also taking in the beautiful natural surroundings of the Nishinomiya Uegahara campus.
KGU 30min
30min
Kobe
Osaka 30min
Kyoto
J A PA N KGU
Tokyo
Hyogo
Kyoto
KGU
Nishinomiya
Sanda Kobe
Umeda
Osaka
Important Dates Application Deadline (Japan time)
March 20, 2018
Admission Announcement
March 30, 2018
Payment and Documents Submission Deadline
April 10, 2018
Course Plan A
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Arrival day Housing check-in
June 4, 2018 June 5, 2018
Course Plan B ~ F
Arrival day Housing check-in
June 8, 2018 June 9, 2018
Orientation/Welcome Party
June 11, 2018
Farewell Party
July 11, 2018
Housing check-out/Departure
July 12, 2018
About Kwansei Gakuin Kwansei Gakuin is one of the most prestigious private institutions in Japan, and was founded in Kobe in 1889 by the American missionary Reverend Walter Russell Lambuth. With the aim to educate young minds based on Christian principles, Kwansei Gakuin has since grown into a leading private comprehensive and integrated educational institution consisting of a university, junior college, senior high school, elementary school, kindergarten and international schools. Now residing in 7 campuses, including Nishinomiya, Sanda, Takarazuka, Osaka, and Tokyo, Kwansei Gakuin values inclusiveness for students from all backgrounds.
Mastery for Service “Mastery for Service�, Kwansei Gakuin’s school motto, reflects the ideal for all its members to master their abundant God-given gifts to serve their neighbors, society and the world.
Kwansei Gakuin University at a Glance
Since
1889
founded in Kobe
More than
24,000 students
Over
220
partner institutions worldwide
900 international students
11
undergraduate schools
14 graduate schools
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Cent er f or Inte rna tiona l E duc a tio n a n d Co o p e r a ti o n (CI E C) Cent er f or Japa nese Langua ge E d u c a ti o n (CJ L E )
1-155 Uegahara Ichiban-cho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo 662-8501 JAPAN Email: cjle_jimu@kwansei.ac.jp Web: https://www.kwansei.ac.jp/c_ciec/c_ciec_008201.html