Study Abroad in Tokyo, Japan Summer Session of Asian Studies Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan July 28-August 17, 2010 Courses Offered 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. IBZ 415 Contemporary Japanese Economy IBZ 446 Japanese Business and Management JPZ 101 Japanese 1-A JPZ 102 Japanese 2-A LIZ 440 Japanese Theater RPZ 330 Survey of Japanese Religions SOZ 470 Contemporary Japanese Society 10:40 a.m.-12:40 p.m. ARZ 320 Japanese Art HSZ 310 Japanese History: Edo and Tokyo IBZ 435 Comparative Asian Industrial Systems JPZ 101 Japanese 1-B JPZ 102 Japanese 2-B LIZ 333 Japanese Literature and the City POZ 300 Contemporary Japanese Politics SOZ 410 Foundations of East Asian Culture Important: Those who have previously taken couses under their old titles cannot take the same courses again even if they have new course numbers. Those who take Japanese 1 or 2 are required, as a course requirement, to attend three afternoon events: the Tour of Tokyo, Meiji Shrine and Kabuki. Course Descriptions Since its foundation in 1961, Sophia University's Summer Session of Asian Studies has provided the opportunity for both students and teachers to study and reflect on the relation of Japan, Asia, and the world. Located in one of the many "hearts" of Tokyo, the Summer Session allows participants not only the chance to experience aspects of Japanese culture and society themselves but also to witness the myriad ways in which the cultures of the world are both present and reflected in the maze-like urban landscape of Tokyo. There is a wide range of courses to choose among. More important, however, are the ways the courses are linked with what it is possible to see and do in Tokyo itself. Among the special tours planned are visits to Meiji Shrine and the Edo-Tokyo Museum. It is also possible to experience first hand a range of traditional Japanese arts: Noh, Kabuki, the tea ceremony, flower arrangement, and a variety of Japanese arts on display at Tokyo museums. The Summer Session also enables participants to experience a number of different perspectives on Japan. The faculty themselves represent diverse cultural backgrounds, and students from roughly a dozen different countries participate in the Summer Session each year. A large number of Japanese students, both from abroad and from Sophia's Faculties of Liberal Arts and others, also attend the classes. Class discussions and interaction among students thus also provide occasions for reflecting on how our various cultural backgrounds shape our understanding of Japan and the world at large. The Summer Session also welcomes the participation of secondary and college instructors interested in professional and curriculum development. Over the years, hundreds of high school and college teachers have made use of the Summer Session to develop the expertise to introduce the study of Japan and Asia into the curriculum at their home institutions. Because of recent reforms by the Ministry of Education, it is also now possible to admit and grant credit to high school students with advanced placement credits. Condition of Admission For details, please see the online Application Form Documents and Fees for Registration For students/graduates, the most recent transcript of their academic work. For teachers, attestation of their degree and/or present position. For all, payment of the Application Fee of 20,000 yen. (Please refer to the General Information: Payment .) Cost of tuition 140,000 yen covers two courses (accommodation not included -- Click here for information on housing.) Further information about accommodation will be supplied on request. A small fee is charged for some of the optional tours and events. Schedule July 28 (Wed): Orientation on Yotsuya Campus July 29 (Thu): The first day of class (classes will be held from Monday through Friday, and on Saturdays, 7/31 & 8/14) July 31 (Sat) & August 14 (Sat): Class August 17 (Tue): Final examinations Six upper-level undergraduate credits can be earned (three credits per course). For the most current list of special activities in the afternoon, click here. The final schedule of the events will be available in June. The Summer Session Japanese language course credits are not equivalent to the regular Sophia language course credits. Information For more information on the school, please visit the Faculty of Liberal Arts web site Contact the office Summer Session Office Sophia University Yotsuya Campus Tak Watanabe, Director 7-1, Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8554 Phone +81-3-3238-4090 Fax +81-3-3238-4091 Email ssprgrm@sophia.ac.jp Given the time difference usually involved, please contact the Summer Session Office by letter, e-mail, or fax when possible. Home Page Courses | Afternoon events | Overview Application Form | Housing Information | General Information |