Program 2017-2018

神奈川大学日本語・日本文化プログラム

PROGRAM 2017-2018

SUMMER : JUNE 30［ FRI］- AUGUST 4［ FRI］, 2017 APPLICATION PERIOD JANUARY 10［ TUE］- MARCH 31［ FRI］, 2017 WINTER : JANUARY 12［ FRI］- FEBRUARY 16［ FRI］, 2018 APPLICATION PERIOD JULY 4［ TUE］-SEPTEMBER 29［ FRI］, 20 17 International Exchange

Kanagawa University Kanagawa University seeks to prepare its students Kanagawa University is committed to creating a more for active involvement in the international arena. attractive academic environment in every dimension This has been an objective ever since the university’s of campus life, from education and research to social founding in 1928, and is now guided by a fundamental contribution. With its Yokohama and Shonan Hiratsuka policy on international exchange. Our efforts to Campuses, Kanagawa University is a comprehensive further the cause of international exchange involve university with seven undergraduate faculties consisting the conclusion of academic exchange agreements of 20 departments and two programs, and nine with universities overseas, as well as the expansion graduate schools offering 16 courses. Students can of short-term training programs with universities choose to major in any of a large number of disciplines beyond these formal exchange agreements. in the humanities and sciences. Yokohama campus is a functional and beautiful campus, in a location with convenient access to the Yokohama station area, Overview of Yokohama and major sightseeing spots Minatomirai area and Shibuya, Tokyo. Yokohama is located in the center of Japan, along the coastline of the Pacific Ocean, and is one of the 20 Japanese Government-designated cities. The average temperature is 32°C with high humidity in the summers and 5.9°C with low humidity in the winters. The total population is 3.7 million, making the city the second largest after Tokyo’s 23 Wards. A number of foreign enterprises TOKYO METROPOLIS have established their branches in Yokohama to take full advantage of its MT. FUJI international trading port. Yokohama citizens are very proud of living here

because it is not only very famous as a tourist mecca, but also has every urban YOKOHAMA CITY function including, but not limited to, business and culture.

Yokohama Landmark Tower Queen’s Square Yokohama NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

AKIHABARA Yokohama Red Brick Warehouses SHINJUKU TOKYO TOKYO DISNEY RESORT SHIBUYA TOKYO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Kanagawa University International Center Kanagawa University Shonan Hiratsuka Yokohama Campus Campus KAMAKURA HAKONE The International Center provides advice and procedural support to students who wish to study abroad on exchange or on a language course. The center also supports for student life of international students and exchange students. In Yamashita Park order to get accustomed to life in Japan, the center provides services including Pacific Ocean Japanese language study support, everyday life counseling, tutor program for new students, events related to international students and language exchange. Yokohama Chinatown Sankeien Garden IN YOKOHAMA! ield trips Program Schedule Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat/Sun Program Placement Test/ ■ Company and School Visits etc. Orientation/ Focusing on Japanese language study, the program’s objective is Welcome Party/ Campus Tour to improve Japanese proficiency and deepen understanding of both AM Japanese class traditional Japanese culture and various aspects of contemporary ectures about Japan Week Tokyo Day Trip Japan by taking classes related to Japan, going on fieldtrips and having 1 PM Ikebana Lecture about Japan Yokohama City Trip the opportunity to directly experience the tea ceremony, calligraphy, ■ Lectures about Japan in English and so forth. Opportunities to interact with Kanagawa University Week AM Japanese class Japanese Contemporary Culture, History, Economics and Politics etc. students have also been incorporated into the program. 2 PM Tea ceremony Lecture about Japan Visit ■ Class activities may include discussions with Japanese students.

Week AM Japanese class 3 eekend Activities PM Calligraphy Lecture about Japan Visit AM Japanese class apanese Language Week Kamakura/Hakone 4 Overnight Trip Classes ■ Offered on weekends with Japanese students. PM Yukata experience Lecture about Japan Sankeien Garden ■ The activities may include AM Japanese class Week visits to Kamakura, Hakone, Final Japanese Certificate Award ■ 5 weeks (Mon ~ Fri, approx. 74 hrs. in total) 5 PM Cooking sushi and Tokyo etc. Presentation and Farewell Party ■ Improving communication ability through … conducting interviews around campus or in *Please note the schedule is subject to change. Japanese Language Classes *When you successfully complete the program, you will earn a certificate from the university. …Lectures about Japan the local shopping area to learn real, living …Hands-on Experience of Japanese Culture … Japanese. Field trips …Weekend Activities ■ Approx. 10 - 15 students in a class. ■ All students receive a final grade report. Messages from Past Students

C.Y. from City University W.R. from Universiti of Hong Kong Putra Malaysia ands-on Experience of Hong Kong Malaysia I am glad that I could stay in Japan for a Before coming here, I didn’t know anything month and visit many different places. Japanese Culture about Japanese language except “arigatou” Also, I have tried many different Japanese and “sumimasen”. After I joined this traditional cultures such as tea ceremony. program, it seems that Japanese language I will cherish this experience. is really interesting to learn. ■ Interactive courses on Japanese culture ありがとうございました！ in English. ■ Japanese Tea Ceremony, Calligraphy, Ikebana (Japanese Flower Arrangement), UDDIES C.J. from Konkuk A.M. from University of University Miami Japanese Architecture and Kabuki Korea Venezuela (Japanese Traditional Theater) etc. ■ Kanagawa University students, as volunteer The program gave me a greater understanding One of the most valuable things is “people!” buddies, introduce participants to life on campus of Japan and its culture in a number of areas There were so many programs and classes as well as provide assistance with daily life in Japan such as Arts, History, Cuisine, and Architecture. that made us understand more about You will get to know not only Yokohama but 03 outside of class. The participants can practice Japanese “people!” And also all of Japanese also numerous places around Japan. This was everyday conversation and at the same time make “people” in this program are really kind. a once in a lifetime experience. friends with them.

N.V. from Purdue F. T. from Universidad University Northwest U.S.A Veracruzana Mexico

The schedule is filled with valuable It is an amazing opportunity to learn Japanese, experiences and interesting learning but also to meet amazing people. I made experiences that really help participants incredible friends and I feel grateful for being better understand Japanese life, history, here! and culture.

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N.V. from Purdue F. T. from Universidad University Northwest U.S.A Veracruzana Mexico

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Eligibility How to pay KU helps students arrange homestay and dormitory accommodation. Please ■ 18 years old and over Application fee (Non refundable) fill out the application form if you want ■ Those who are enrolled in an …………………………………………JPY 30,000 to apply for accommodation through KU. undergraduate course (Equivalent to Participation fee ………………JPY 130,000 Available from June 29 (Thu) - August 6 Japanese university’s 4-year degree (Not including round-trip air fare, meals, (Sun) (Summer) courses) or who have obtained a housing, living expenses, transportation January 11 (Thu) -February 18 (Sun) “Bachelor’s degree.” expenses, insurance fee, medical (Winter) ■ Those whose Japanese levels expenses etc.) are approximately elementary - intermediate (N2/Level 2 in Japanese [Note] Homestay Language Proficiency Test or less) ■ You will receive an invoice for ■ You stay in a typical Japanese home * However those who have no knowledge of application, participation, and and learn firsthand about Japanese Japanese characters must learn hiragana accommodation from KU. culture and everyday customs. 2 and katakana before joining the program. ■ Payment in Japanese yen must be meals (breakfast and dinner) will be ■ English capability in order to follow a completed by wire transfer to the provided 7 days a week. lecture in English is required (Hands- bank account stated on the invoice ■ Fee JPY 128,520 (Including placement on Experience of Japanese Culture by the payment deadline. All bank fee) courses and Lectures about Japan are handling charges, at both sending conducted in English) and receiving ends, must be paid by Dormitory *Limited number of rooms ■ Overseas applicants are responsible the sender. Please write name of Off-campus Dormitories in Yokohama for visa arrangement. (We will send applicant in the message column on ◆ Ooka International Residence (Male/ you an acceptance letter after you are the bank transfer sheet. Credit cards Female) accepted.) are not accepted. • Fee: JPY 91,000 (No meals) ■ Overseas applicants must be insured ■ Be sure to notify wire transfer details • Travel time: Approx. 1hr to our with traveler’s insurance. to the International Center as soon as university Program Places you have completed your bank wire • Single rooms are available and each transaction. room is furnished with air-conditioner, ■ 50 students (for each program) ■ In the case that there are any desk, chair, bed, bed linens and closet Program Duration insufficient funds, we require you to including free internet access pay them on arrival in Japan. ■ Summer: June 30 (Fri) ~August 4 (Fri), * For further information about 2017 (five weeks) dormitories, please inquire to the Cancellation Policy International Center. ■ Winter: January 12 (Fri) ~February 16 (Fri), 2018 (five weeks) If applicants wish to cancel their Campus Dormitory participation in the program after the ◆ International House –Esperar- Application payment of participation fee, please (Female only) ■ Summer: January 10 (Tue) ~March 31 check the following website. Bank • Fee: JPY 38,000 (No meals) (Fri), 2017 charges for refund will be deducted • Approx. 5min.walk to our university from the total fee. ■ Winter: July 4 (Tue) ~September 29 • Single rooms are available and each http://www.kanagawa-u.ac.jp/english/ (Fri), 2017 room is furnished with air-conditioner, admissions/japanese_language.html desk, chair, bed, bed linens, closet Application documents and washstand including free internet Please apply online from our program access (NOT Wi-Fi) For Wi-Fi use, a website. router is necessary. ■ Application Form with ID photo (Online) ■ Homestay Application Form or Contact Dormitory Application Form, if homestay or dormitory desired. International Center ■ Certificate of Enrollment or University Yokohama Campus, Kanagawa University Diploma 3-27-1 Rokkakubashi, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, 221-8686 Japan ■ Photocopy of Passport Tel: 045-491-1701 (from overseas +81-45-491-1701) (direct) ■ Photocopy of Insurance Certificate Fax: 045-481-6011 (from overseas +81-45-481-6011) *Submitted documents will not be returned E-mail: [email protected] for any reason. *Students from partner universities should Full details and an application form can be found at the website below: consult with the international department http://www.kanagawa-u.ac.jp/english/admissions/japanese_language.html of their universities. kujapaneseprogram