KANSAI GAIDAI UNIVERSITY

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Summer ProgramShort but ComprehensiveWide Variety of Elective Courses on Japan and AsiaAll Oered in EnglishThe Asian Studies Summer Program is a six-week program, which offers a well-rounded introduction to Japanese language and culture. By combining semi-intensive Japanese language classes with a series of lectures and field trips, students are able to gain a basic understanding of Japanese language and society. The program is designed to cover a wide range of topics from Japanese pop culture and current political issues to time-honored traditions and history through lectures and site visits.The Summer Program is offered for six weeks in June and July when the programs for local students are in full operation. Thus, participants are able to have active interactions with local students.Our program is one of the few programs which offer a wide variety of courses on Japan and Asia, all taught in English. More than 60 courses are offered each semester in order to meet the diverse interests of students. Ranging from social sciences and humanities to business and economics, students are able to develop a deeper understanding of Japan and Asia from many different perspectives. All faculty members have strong credentials in their fields and effectively integrate their experience into their teaching. Taking advantage of our superb location, visits to sites such as temples and shrines, local organi-zations and companies are conducted.For more information, please refer to P24 – P35The Asian Studies Summer Program is a six-week program, which offers a well-rounded introduction to Japanese language and culture. By combining semi-intensive Japanese language classes with a series of lectures and field trips, students are able to gain a basic understanding of Japanese language and society. The program is designed to cover a wide range of topics from Japanese pop culture and current political issues to time-honored traditions and history through lectures and site visits.The Summer Program is offered for six weeks in June and July when the programs for local students are in full operation. Thus, participants are able to have active interactions with local students.Note: Program contents may change due to sta arrangements without prior notice. There will be a program fee to participate. Further notice will be posted on the website in due course.Program Contents● Introductory Japanese: 8 credits● Introduction to Asian Studies: 2 credits● Cultural activities include eld trips to Kyoto and Osaka.17