OPEN WORLD INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMSAND EXCHANGES Japanese Field school

OPEN WORLD INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMSAND EXCHANGES Japanese Field school

KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Outline Overview Itinerary Costs Applying to Go

KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Overview Kwantlen is proud to introduce a eighteen-day field school in Japan, which will provide students with a remarkable experience that focuses on: › Japanese language › Japanese culture When: June 12 th – June 30 th, 2011

KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS In conjunction with summer courses Students can register for a scheduled (May and June) language course and/or the introductory culture course, and complete the course(s) for the last week in Japan during the field school for credit Students may join just the field school

KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Itinerary May 2 to June 9: regular class at Kwantlen Polytechnic University June 12 to June 23: classes at Ryukoku University in Kyoto and field trips June 24 and 25: Hiroshima June 25 to June 30: Tokyo

KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Kyoto and Nara

KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Hiroshima

KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Tokyo

KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Course Selections › CUST /JAPN 1200 Introduction to Contemporary Japanese Society and Culture (3 credits) › JAPN 1100 Basic Japanese I (3 credits) or › JAPN 2200 Intermediate Japanese I (3 credits)

KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Class Schedule › May 2 to June 9 JAPN 1100: Mon. , Tue. , Wed. , and Thur. Surrey 10 - 11: 20 Richmond 11: 30 – 12: 50 Lab: Mon. and Wed. CUST 1200: Mon. and Wed. Surrey 13: 00 -16: 00

KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Itinerary June 12 Fly to Narita June 13 June 15 Fly from Narita to Itami (Kansai) Bus to Tomoiki Seminar House Orientation at Ryukoku University Kyoto City Tour Classes June 16 Field trip to Nara June 14 June 17, 18 Free day June 19 Classes Arashiyama June 20 June 21 June 22 Classes Temple Market (one of the largest flee markets) Final Examination

June 23 Farewell Party June 24 Depart for Hiroshima Peace Memoriam Museum June 25 (possibly to Miyajima) Depart for Tokyo June 26 Tokyo City Tour Akihabara June 27 Field Trip Tsukiji, Meijijinguu, Shibuya, Harajuku June 28 Field trip River Cruise, Asakusa June 29 Ghiburi Museum June 30 Bus to Narita from the hotel Depart for Vancouver

KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Highlights Kyoto › City tour with English guide Stops at Kiyomizu temple, the stone garden, Kinkakuji temple › Be partnered with a Ryukoku student for field trips in the city Nara > All day City tour with English guide Stops at Horyuji temple, Daibutsu (big Buddha), and Nara Park Hiroshima Ø Peace Memorial Museum Tokyo › Visits to Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Harajuku, Akihabara, Ghiburi Museum, etc.

KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Travel Flights (not included in the price) Depart as a group Visas › As of January 31, 2011 Canadian citizens do not need visas to visit Japan for less than 90 days › Non-Canadians might require a visa to enter Japan. Non-Canadians should also check with Canadian Immigration to ensure that they will maintain their visa or permanent resident status while outside of Canada.

KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Accommodation Kyoto: University Seminar House (Japanese style room shared by 6 students) equipped with communal laundry and cooking facilities Hiroshima: (twin room in a hotel) Tokyo: Washington Hotel in Shinjuku (twin room)

KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Costs Program is estimated to cost $2100 not including flight and tuition and personal expenses. A deposit of $250 will be required at the time of application and is non-refundable. The outstanding amount owing will be due at the same time as the rest of your regular course fees. This date will be posted at: › http: //www. kwantlen. ca/registration/dates. html A minimum of 11 students will be required for the program to go ahead. If the program is cancelled due to attendance, your $250 will be refunded.

KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Application Process Students will need to fill out an application form and hand it in to the International Programs and Exchanges Office with their $250 deposit Deposit cheques should be made out to Kwantlen Polytechnic University with a note: Japanese Field School. Application form consists of general information page and a statement of interest. Application deadline: › February 25 th, 2011

KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Expenses Meals We recommend you budget at least $15 to $ 20 for food a day on most days. You can have breakfast at Tomoiki Seminar House. It has a dining area with a refrigerator, hot water for beverage, tea despenser and a toaster. A super market is just nearby for you to purchase food and beverage. Ryukoku University cafeterias offer a good selection of lunch items. You will be on your own for dinner. We expect to have meals out in Tokyo.

KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Transportation (partial) Some transportation cost for the field trips in Kyoto The fee includes: Ø A 7 -day ordinary JR pass which covers the trips by the Bullet Train and most of the trips via the Japan Rail system from June 24 to the end of the Field School. Note: A return trip from the seminar house to Ryukoku University (30 minutes) costs about ¥ 500. Ø A ¥ 3. 000 prepaid card for the daily commute in Kyoto

KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Eligibility Requirements You need to be: › Nineteen years of age › A student in good standing You do not need to: › complete a certain number of credits before you can go › currently be a Kwantlen student to attend

KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Why Should You Go? You will have a chance to experience Japan intensive and in-depth way You will be immersed in the language which will facilitate your learning You will gain valuable learning experience with an international scope You can begin to make the world your classroom You will have an opportunity to experience something extraordinary and enhance your academic experience with Kwantlen

KWANTLEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Conclusion We hope you are as excited about this opportunity as we are. Further questions: › Email: internationalprograms@kwantlen. ca › Web: www. kwantlen. ca/exchange