Japanese Studies
SUMMER PROGRAM 2020
Japan
June 14- July 9, 2020

Japanese Studies

Japanese Studies Summer Program at Saitama University
This 4-week intensive Japanese Studies Program provides international undergraduate
students who have an interest in Japanese culture, a good opportunity to study various
aspects of Japan -- traditional, modern and contemporary. You can choose from weekday
courses which may be of interest to you, as well as the chance to go on weekend excursions
in and around the Saitama/Tokyo area.
All classes will be conducted in English, and an introductory Japanese language class will
also be available for those who wish to start leaning this interesting and unique language.

ACADEMIC INFORMATION
June 14 (Sun) – July 9 (Thu), 2020 (4-week program)*Orientation will be held on June 14（Sun）, and class will start on June 15 (Mon)◆ All students should stay for the whole duration.
◆ Each course is 1 credit / 12 hours or 2 credits / 24 hours.
◆ All students are required to take a minimum of 2 courses from the following list.
Courses① Exploring the History of Urban Japan (2 credits)② History of Traditional Japan through Film (2 credits)③ History of Japan and the Asia-Pacific War Through Film (2 credits)④ Global Agenda and International Development in the Japanese Perspective (1 credit)⑤ Japanese Enterprises in Asia(1 credit)⑥ Japanese Language class for absolute Beginners (the first half of A1 of CEFR) /for Beginners（A1 of CEFR) (1 credit)◆Field/culture trips and a one-night homestay program will be arranged on weekends.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS◆ Minimum English test scores required :TOEFL PBT 550; TOEFL iBT 79; IELTS 6.0 (Non-native speakers of English only)

FEE◆ Registration and tuition fees :Registration*
Tuition*

JPY38,000
4 credits JPY59,200 ～ 10 credits JPY148,000*Applicants enrolled in any of our exchange partner institutions will be exempted.
◆ At student’s own expense① Insurance: Please obtain full insurance coverage for yourself. It should cover “Third partyliability” and “Tenant liability for accommodation”.
② Domestic travel expenses:-Transportation between airport and SU (one-way about JPY 3,000 to 4,000)-Commuting cost between SU and your accommodation③ Airfare and living expenses

HOUSING◆ Homestay- Arrangement fee JPY19,800 + Homestay fee JPY3,850 / night+ Bank transfer fee(JPY 2,500~) or Credit card charge (3%)e.g.) 28nights (IN June 13- OUT July 11) & Credit card payment: JPY131,428- Around 60-minute commute by public transportation to JR Kita-Urawa station
or JR Minami-Yono station (the nearest station from SU)- Includes 2 meals (breakfast and dinner)/ day
For details, please see the“Housing Information”◆ Share house◆ Hotel, Hostel, etc.
Please make your own arrangements.

HOW TO APPLY
Application Deadline: February 19, 2020 0:00 (Japan Standard Time)
Number of students to be admitted : 30Please submit the following documents to your International Office.
✔ [S-1]Application Form in a MS-Word format along with one color photo which will be suitable
for a student ID card.
✔ An official transcript from the applicant's home institution✔ (Non-native speakers of English) An official English test score✔ A passport copy
*You may need a short term visitor visa to enter Japan, depending on your nationality.
Please check the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/ndex.html

ABOUT SAITAMA UNIVERSITY◆Established in 1949
◆National university with 9,000 students with low teacher-student ratio◆About 160 partner universities/institutions from around 50 countries◆Located in Saitama City, easy access to Tokyo Metropolitan Area

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Summer Program 2020

We are looking forward
to seeing you at Saitama!

SU Official Mascot“Merin-chan”

Contact: Office of International Affairs,
Saitama University
Email: kokusai@gr.saitama-u.ac.jp
Phone: +81-48-858-3908
Address: 255 Shimo-Okubo, Sakura-ku,
Saitama City, Saitama 338-8570
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