KANSAI GAIDAI UNIVERSITY

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through classroom instruction and interaction with Japanese people. Japanese language courses range from introductory to advanced levels. Previous Japanese language training is not required.A variety of course offerings relevant to Japan and Asia, taught by experienced faculty members, will provide new perspectives for partici-pants and inspire their intellectual and personal growth. One of the special advantages of studying in our program is the fact that all courses, except for Japanese language courses, are conducted in English.The completion of the new campus, “Gotenyama Campus Global Town,” greatly expands the arena for the various activities of the Asian Studies Program, since the new campus and the current Nakamiya campus are located close together. The Asian Studies Program participants have increased opportunities to fully integrate into the academic and social communities of the two campuses.11