| Name of Program |
JAPAN: Doshisha-- Extended Term |
| Location: |
Kyoto, Japan |
| Sponsoring Institution(s) |
Doshisha University: http://www.doshisha.ac.jp |
| Dates |
Extended Term: September to mid-July |
| Language of Instruction |
Japanese and English |
| Eligibility Requirements |
Junior Standing Participation by Kalamazoo students in this
program is subject to annual enrollment limits: 2.
Contact the Center for International Programs for details. See
the College catalogue for selection criteria. |
| Additional Recommended Prep |
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| GPA |
3.0 overall on a 4.0 scale |
| Language |
Minimum: Japanese and English 103
Maximum: Japanese and English |
| Application Process |
Application/Essay Required?
Interview Required?
Due Date for Applications |
| Approved for Transfer of |
Kalamazoo Financial Assistance/Scholarships Academic Credit |
| Orientation on K Campus Required | Yes |
| Academics | This program is based in the Center for Japanese Language at Doshisha University and is most appropriate for students interested in intensive Japanese language study. Morning courses at the Center are dedicated to the intensive study of the Japanese language. Courses on Japanese culture and society are offered in the afternoons and are conducted in Japanese and English. The academic program begins with the Entrance Ceremony and orientation. The orientation takes approximately one week, during which students take language placement exams. Academic advising and course registration takes place during the orientation also. |
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| Courses | The majority of the courses on this program are Japanese language courses. In the past, typical content courses, which are taught in English, have included Language in Japan, Comparative Study of Societies, Arts in Japan, Japanese Society, Law and Politics in Japan, Intercultural Communication: (Japanese and Americans) and The Japanese Economy and Business. It is the student's responsibility to consult his/her academic advisor concerning course selection. Cultures Credit: The following courses have been approved as fulfilling the "cultures" requirement: Arts in Japan: Introduction to Literature, Theater, and Cinema in Modern Japan; Language in Japan; Law and Politics in Japan; Intercultural Communication; The Japanese Economy and Business. Please see the Study Abroad Handbook regarding instructions for petitioning for "cultures" credit for other courses. |
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| Credits | Students must enroll in the equivalent of 9 K-Units of credit for the Extended-Term program. Students should expect to earn 7 units of Japanese language. Students enroll in the language courses according to their ability. The final two units of credit are dependent upon content courses chosen. Typically, two classes will need to be combined in order to earn 1 K-Unit due to contact hour requirements. Please refer to the listing above for possible course selections. Students may not underload or overload. Students should pay careful attention to the requirements of their K programs and consult with their academic advisors regarding course selection. To receive Kalamazoo credit, courses must be within the liberal arts tradition. In order to be counted as one K-Unit of credit, a course must have 40-45 contact hours. In cases where students must combine courses to achieve the minimum number of contact hours for a unit of credit, both courses must be from the same discipline, e.g. history with history or art with art. Grades from all study abroad courses will appear on the Kalamazoo transcript but are not included in the Kalamazoo grade point average. The transcript will list the title of the course, the appropriate discipline, and a translation of the local grade into the Kalamazoo "A, B, C" grading system. Students must earn the equivalent of a "C" in the local grading system to receive credit for course work completed abroad. Consult the Study Abroad Handbook and the College catalogue for additional information. All course work must be completed and turned in before the end of the academic program or no credit will be given. Attendance at all classes is mandatory. |
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| ICRP/Field Study | The ICRP is not a component of this program. |
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| Housing | Students may choose to live in Doshisha's Mukaikima Gakusei Center, which provides modest living quarters with a bath, kitchenette and telephone, or students may locate a room or apartment to rent in the Kyoto community. The Student Welfare Department and Center for Domestic and Foreign Student Guidance Office will assist students planning to live in the city of Kyoto. Students are responsible for the preparation of meals. During holidays students are not required to leave their housing. | |
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| Co-Curricular Opportunities | As students of the Center for Japanese Language, students on this program are free to use University facilities as regular Doshisha students. |
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| Comprehensive Program Fee | |
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| Program Fee | $32,352 |
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| Comprehensive fee includes | tuition and fees, food and housing while classes are in session, round-trip international airfare from the designated point of departure, typically Los Angeles, and some excursions. Because this is not a Kalamazoo College program, the sponsor provides information on expenses to the CIP. The latest information provided indicates that the total cost of the program is as stated. This figure must be regarded as an estimate of total program charges. Any changes in these charges, whether due to fluctuation in the exchange rate between the US dollar and the foreign currency, or for any other reason are beyond the control of Kalamazoo College. A participant could, therefore pay more than the estimated costs indicated. In no instance will the participant in this program pay less than the fee assessed in Kalamazoo College programs. Scholarships: AIEL scholarships, Bridging Scholarships and Freeman Asia scholarships are just a few of the many opportunities to offset the high cost of living in Japan. See the Scholarship binder in the CIP Resource Room or Jennifer White-Reding for more information. |
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| Not included | books, personal spending money, food or housing during vacation periods or after classes have ended, and independent travel. 2006-07fees will be announced in February 2006. |
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This document contains the most accurate information available at the time of publication. Statements contained herein are not contractual obligations, and verbal or other representations that are inconsistent with or not contained within the Academic Catalogue's offerings or policies are not binding. Kalamazoo College and the Center for International Programs each reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or change, without specific notice, programs, offerings, policies, procedures, qualifications, fees, and other conditions.
