COMPUTER CSU IN JAPAN SCIENCE MAYMESTER 2016

Spend your Maymester in , Japan, where students will experience COURSES & fi rst-hand a myriad of Japanese contributions to technology. This program is “OPEN TO ALL MAJORS”. INSTRUCTORS

ITDS 5555 U/G (3 HRS) JAPANESE CONTRIBUTIONS TO TECHNOLOGY Technology in Japan (Special Topics in Interdisciplinary Studies) MAY 24-JUNE 8, 2016 OPEN TO ALL MAJORS

Japan is at the forefront of numerous technologies, such as computer CPSC 2555 (3 HRS) and video games, anime and manga, robotics, and communications. Technology in Japan (Special Through fi eld trips and lectures with Japanese and American faculty, Topics in Computer Science) students will explore these contributions. Orientation at Teikyo Prerequisite of CPSC 1302 University will include sessions to introduce students to Japanese language and culture. In Tokyo, students will visit leading technology CPSC 5555 U/G (3 HRS) industries and museums, such as Honda Collection Hall, TEPIA Technology in Japan (Special (Association for Technologial Excellence Promoting Innovate Advances), Topics in Computer Science) and Nissan Factory. Students will be immersed into Japanese culture and Majors only; Senior standing society by interacting with students from Teikyo University, Japanese home visits, and cultural sightseeing. CONTACT Students will be housed in Japanese business hotels in Tokyo city and Dr. Shamim Khan Utsunomiya - 75 miles north of Tokyo. All accommodations are within [email protected] walking distance of fascinating Japanese convenience stores and vending machines. Regional public transportation costs are included Dr. Rania Hodhod (excludes bullet train). [email protected] Center for International Education [email protected] www.ColumbusState.edu/StudyAbroad PROGRAM EXCURSIONS

All program details are tentative and subject to change. Students will meet on-campus prior to program travel. Upon return, students will meet again for presentations and course conclusion.

TECHNOLOGY EXCURSIONS CULTURAL EXCURSIONS Will include visits to the following locations: Included unless otherwise noted - Honda Collection Hall - Teikyo University tour - Studio - Tokyo Sky Tree - NHK Science and Technology Research Labs - Tea ceremony demonstration - TEPIA Museum ( Association for Technologial - Kendo fencing demonstration Excellence Promoting Innovate Advances) - Anime club meeting - Toei Animation Gallery - Edo Tokyo Museum - Mitsubishi Minatomirai Industrial - Edo Wonderland - Sony Explora Science - Nikko Shrine - Miraikan - National Museum of Emerging - Sensoji Temple Science & Innovation - Japanese home visit - National Museum of Nature and Science - Akihabara - Tokyo Mega Web - Gundam Museum and Mall - Visit to Mt. Fuji (optional - not included) - Bullet train ride to (optional - not included)

COSTS PAYMENT SCHEDULE DEADLINE TO APPLY

INCLUDED $200 - Due with application February 10, 2016 $2049 - Due Feb 10 Application available on study Roundtrip airfare, in-country abroad website. transportation, course excursions, $2049 - Due March 10 some meals (breakfast & 2 dinners) accommodations and insurance. Tuition - See academic calendar CONTACT EXCLUDED Dr. Shamim Khan TOTAL COST = $4298 [email protected] Course tuition, most meals, optional (excluding tuition) excursions, personal expenses, etc. Dr. Rania Hodhod Out of pocket expenses estimated at [email protected] $250 per week during travel. Students are eligible for an $850 CSU grant on a fi rst come fi rst Center for International Education serve basis as long as funds are [email protected] available. www.ColumbusState.edu/StudyAbroad