Curriculum — all study abroad students Rikkyo Univeresity Aoyama Gakuin http://english.rikkyo.ac.jp/ http://www.aoyama.ac.jp/en/ IDST 031 Intercultural Communication: Departure // & Reentry (1 credit, S/U) was founded at in Tokyo AGU’s history dates back to 1874 when Canadian and in 1874 by , a missionary American missionaries established the school as a way priest of the American Episcopal Church with an to reach out to the Japanese population. Located in Study Abroad Program emphasis on liberal arts and humanistic values. , Tokyo, one of the business and fashion capitols of Japan, students will have a plethora of landmarks Over the years, Rikkyo has continued to emphasize a and attractions to visit. Some examples include the liberal arts education developing a whole person and statue of Hachiko, a dog famous throughout Japan nurturing a spirit of service to others. Today it is one for his loyalty to his missing owner, Shibuya 109, and of the major private in the nation, with the National Noh Theatre. Aoyama also has a number a student body of approximately 16,000, including of famous alumni, including Tadahito Iguchi, an MLB about 340 international students from 20 countries. player, along with several entertainers, and politicians.

The faculty and administrative staff number nearly English Track Available: Students of all majors with 1,300. In addition to clubs and teams, a number no Japanese language may also study a semester at of extra-curricular activities are available that give AGU on their Campus. During this students the chance to grow in responsibility and program students will study beginning Japanese humanity. language and take courses taught in English. A list of Calligraphy fans, Japan courses offered at AGU in English can be found at: http://web.iec.aoyama.ac.jp/english/exchange/ All year-long Japanese programs classes_sagamihara.html Zen Garden, Kamakura, Japan Each school provides several different levels of Study in one of the major private coeducational Japanese language, which students will be sorted into universities in Japan: Rikkyo or Aoyama Gakuin in based on language proficiency. In addition, students Tokyo, Kanto Gakuin inYokohama, or Doshisha in Kyoto. will take courses on culture and society, offered in Applications are available only online: English or Japanese, depending on the program. http://www.linfield.edu/ipo/study-abroad-info.html Students may also select extracurricular courses from a variety of subjects, based on language proficiency, and Cost Information: student’s interest. http://www.linfield.edu/ipo/study-abroad-info/semester.html Share students’ daily lives abroad through their journals by visiting: Tea ceremony, Japan Housing https://www.linfield.edu/ipo-journals/ For more information, please contact us directly. (All year long programs) http://www.doshisha.ac.jp/english/ Students live in off-campus dormitories, with international/ kitchens (depending on individual dorm). Off- campus housing is possible, but must be found Founded by Ex-Samurai Niijima Jo in 1875, Doshisha, independently. Meal plans are available. located in Kyoto, now has a student body of 24,000 spread over 3 campuses. The school offers over 170 THE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFICE Dates official clubs to join, ranging from sports teams to tea 900 SE BAKER STREET, BOX A472 ceremony, and 240 more registered as student groups. MCMINNVILLE, OR 97128 Mt. Fuji and Fall Foliage, Japan All year-long programs in Japan begin in early to The university also boasts serveral famous alumni, such mid-September. Typically there is a long vacation as television personality Masaki Sumitani, Nintendo P: 503.883.2222 F: 503.883.2207 period during February and March with the academic producer Gunpei Yokoi, game designer Shinji Mikami, and American author Shannon Gilligan. E: [email protected] year ending in late July or early August. Exact dates W: linfield.edu/ipo vary by school. /linfield-college-ipo Information presented in this flier is subject to revision. (10/19) Selection Criteria for all programs It is highly recommended that students take TCCA 230 KGU Curriculum - Students are required to take: (Intercultural Communication: Global Perspectives) Students must complete the equivalent of one year before participating in the program. Courses in Asian IDST 031 Intercultural Communication: of college-level Japanese (two years preferred) to history and thought (such as Survey of East Asian Departure & Reentry (1 credit; S/U) be eligible for the (KGU) Civilizations , Modern Japan, International Politics, program and the equivalent of two years college- Comparative Politics, Politics in Non-Western Societies, GLJP 230/231/232 Japanese Language level Japanese is required for the Rikkyo, Doshisha Philosophy East and West, and Psychology East and (4/3/3 credits) West) also provide excellent preparation. and AGU year-long programs. All participants are or required to take or audit the appropriate level of Japanese in the spring semester directly preceding Costs GLJP 330/331/332 Japanese Language their study in Japan. (4/3/3 credits) The cost of studying in Japan is similar to spending an IDST 035 Perspectives on Japan(1 credit; S/U; The program is open to students in good academic equivalent period of time on the McMinnville campus. EL) and social standing who have completed at least one Students pay tuition, technology fee and program fee. semester at Linfield with a 2.75 cumulative minimum See the Cost Sheet on the IPO web site. Suggested GLJP 306 Japanese Culture and Society GPA. Preference is given to students who maintain budgets for personal spending are available in the (3 credits) a B average in their Japanese language courses. The International Programs Office. Kamakura, Japan year-long programs are open to Japanese majors only GLJP 307 Japanese Political and Economic or with permission from the Modern Languages Out-of-pocket expenses, passport and visa fees, and Institutions (3 credits) Department. Students cannot participate in both a local or regional travel are the responsibility of the Kanto Gakuin University semester abroad and January Term off-campus course http://univ.kanto-gakuin.ac.jp/english/index.html student. Linfield students may use their financial aid At KGU, each Linfield student is assigned a Japanese in the same academic year without special permission while abroad. The college pays the round-trip airfare “buddy” who serves as a 1 on 1 cultural/language from the International Programs Office. from the Portland Airport for qualified students’ first Background partner throughout the semester. They help students study abroad experience. learn to navigate their new surroundings and often The number of students for each program is limited, Yokohama is Japan’s second largest city, a major develop close friendships. and selection can be competitive. On the basis port, and cosmopolitan center. The greater Tokyo- of an application, supporting documents, and a Yokohama area is the heart and soul of Japan’s personal interview, a selection committee judges economy, political system, and culture. each applicant to determine motivation, readiness and academic preparation for this study abroad Classes and excursions are specifically arranged for experience. A series of obligatory orientation Linfield students by KGU, Linfield’s sister college in meetings (usually one weekend and several other Yokohama. Experience a home stay with a Japanese meetings) is held in the spring semester prior to family. Explore Tokyo and Yokohama with Kanto departure. Gakuin University exchange students who have been to Linfield.

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Tase-Dera Temple, Kamakura, Japan The fall program in Japan runs from approximately the end of August through mid-December. There is Japanese Major/Minor and Asian a two-day study tour to Hakone in September and a Studies Minor one-week fall break in early November. Housing For a minor in Japanese, students can count 10 credits from the fall study abroad program at KGU. Housing for Linfield students at KGU is a Shooting arrows, Japan combination of University housing and a home stay. Students interested in obtaining a Japanese major or an Asian Studies minor should contact Professor Masayuki Itomitsu, Modern Languages, ext. 2475, mitomit@ Winter break travels, Otaru, Japan linfield.edu