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Japan – Japanese II
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Japanese II in Kasukabe, Japan

The below information is subject to change, as we are currently making several modifications to the program.

Take Japanese II in the beautiful country of Japan. Not only will you earn 5 hours of ACC credit, you will meet Japanese students with whom you can practice your conversational skills! Plus, learn the art of tea ceremonies, calligraphy, flower arranging, and more. Hosted by Kyoei University, 20 miles north of Tokyo!

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Deadline to Apply
CURRENTLY FULL.
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ALTERNATE LIST.

Application

Read the information packet before filling out an application.
Program Application

Course
JAPN 1512 (Japanese II)

Prerequisites
JAPN 1511 (Japanese I) completed by the end of the spring 2009 semester
or equivalent to JAPN 1511(contact Catherine Angell of the Foreign Languages Dept for more info)

Program/Class Dates & Times
June 3, 4, 5 in Austin 8:00 am - 11:25 am

June 7 - July 5 in Japan 9:00 am - 12:25 pm (Monday-Friday)

Passport
Apply for your passport immediately. Do not procrastinate.

Program Fee
$1450

Program Fee Includes
Pre-Departure Orientation
Accommodations
Airport welcome and transfers
Host institution facility fee
On-site coordinator
Welcome BBQ
Transportation to Tokyo for day trip
Weekend excursion to Nikko
Flower arranging class and supplies
Tea ceremony class and supplies
Calligraphy class and supplies
Currency devaluation deposit
General fee (includes some instructor expenses)
 
Program Fee Does Not Include
Roundtrip airfare ($1300 approximately)
ACC Tuition ($260 approximately)
Meals
Personal expenses ($150-450)

Scholarships
Apply for one of fifty available ACC Board of Trustees Study Abroad Scholarships as well as CAB funding!! Click on the "Program Costs, Financial Aid, and Scholarships" tab.

Host Institution
Kyoei University. Classes will be held in the host institution; however, classes will be taught by ACC faculty member Emi Schuster.

Flight
Estimated cost for airfare is $1300. Student may opt for arranging own airfare or arranging a seat on a group flight through ACCInternational Programs staff assistance. Students will be responsible for arriving in the Narita Airport by a specific day and time.

Room & Board
Student housing: dorm-style house with access to kitchen and living areas. Photos

Field Trips
Students will go on a weekend excursion to Nikko, accompanied by course instructor, onsite coordinator, and several local students. The excursion includes round trip rail transport between Kittakasukabe and Nikko; one night at a Japanese style inn, including breakfast and evening meal; 2 day bus pass for the Nikko/Chuzenji area and entrance to Toshogu shrine.

Students will travel to Tokyo for a day tour accompanied by course instructor. The tour includes transportation and free local student tour guides.

Contact
For more information, please contact Ellen Aoki at eaoki@austincc.edu

 

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