Other Summer Programs
Asia - Other Summer Programs
SUMMER SESSION 2008
- Sophia University
- Tokyo, Japan
- July 28 - August 16, 2008
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SAP 431,Credits: 6 undergraduate "Studying and living in Japan was an eye-opening experience. It allowed me to view the world from an entirely new perspective and to develop greater cultural understanding. Not only were the classes well taught, the program also offered opportunities for students to learn outside the classroom. You learn from teachers, organized trips, and in everyday encounters with the Japanese culture." --Eric Estevez, Past Program Participant |
Sophia summer photo album |
This summer you can learn more about how the mix of tradition and technology challenges Japan's social, economic, and cultural life in the 21st century. Attend the summer session of Asian Studies at Sophia University in Tokyo, one of the foremost of Japan's private universities.
Get an introduction to Japan, its language, culture, and way of doing business. At the same time you will gain an understanding of the Japanese people, including how they think, feel, and view the world by studying the past and present world of Japan.
Choose from among such courses as Japanese language, business, economics, art, literature, religion, history, and sociology. Lectures are given in English, and class work is enhanced with field trips to a variety of cultural, political, and economic institutions. You will experience cultural demonstrations such as a tea ceremony, and learn about the art of flower arrangement in the Japanese culture. Cultural movies about Japan also are included.
Students must choose two of the following courses offered at the Ichigaya Campus of Sophia University:
- Basic Japanese 1-A
- Basic Japanese 1-B
- Contemporary Japanese Economy
- Japanese Theater
- Survey of Japanese Religions
- Japanese Art
- Comparative Asian Industrial Systems
- Japanese History: Edo and Tokyo
- Contemporary Japanese Society A
- Contemporary Japanese Society B
- Japanese Business and Management
- Japanese Literature and the City
- Contemporary Chinese Society
Visit Sophia's summer sessions site for complete course descriptions.
Please note that course offerings are subject to change. Courses are offered in three distinct time slots daily for one hour and a half during the four weeks, and students must select two courses that do not conflict in time.
The housing options are single or double rooms in off-campus dormitory-type residences and hotels. Housing arrangements are made by Sophia University and you will pay for the costs directly to Sophia. Meals can be found at the cafeteria on the campus. Additionally, there are many fast food and full-course restaurants around the university.
Application Procedures and Deadlines
Program Fee: $8,250 (estimated): includes 6 credits undergraduate tuition and IEEP fee. Housing is paid separately to Sophia, and costs will vary depending on the option selected by the student.
