Short Program

2020-2021

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SHORT PROGRAM MENU
Chiba University offers various programs on the basis of our variety
research resources. The programs in 2020 - 2021 are as below.
Program Title

Faculty/School/College

Available term

Understanding Japan :From Social Science Perspective

Law, Politics
and Economics

August - September

8

Science Lesson Study

Education

November 17. - 22.

9

Word Processing and Software
Computation for Mathematics

ScienceAugust 24. - 29.

10

Field Study to Japan :Sustainability and Risk Management

Science

September 21. - 25.

11

Invitation to contemporary physics

Science

July - September

12

Invitation to Fundamental & State-ofScience
the-Art Chemistry

July 30.- August 2.

13

Geology, Geomorphology, Volcanology, and Seismology at the Boso
Subduction Zone Design Workshops

Science

September

14

Summer Industrial Design Workshop

Engineering

August15

Winter Industrial Design Workshop

Engineering

February

16

Nursing at Chiba University:
Tradition and Innovation

Nursing

July 6. - 10.

17

CHIBA UNIVERSITY . SHORT PROGRAM 2020-2021

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Chiba University has 4 campuses in Chiba Prefecture.
Nishichiba Campus (Main Campus) is located between Narita International Airport and Tokyo Station. It takes
about 50 minutes by train to Tokyo Station and also Narita International Airport.

CHIBA Prefecture islocated at the east edge of theSouth Kanto region. It has apopulation of approximately 6
million, the 6th largest among the
47 prefectures in Japan. Chiba
is the center of Keiyo Industrial
Area and has the well-developed
industry. The three sides of theprefecture are surrounded by thesea, which helps Chiba's growth in
the seafood industry as well.
Ueno Museum & Zoo
50 minIkebukuro
Dining andShopping
60 minShinjyuku
Entertainment
60 minAkihabara World-leading Electronic District
45 minNarita Airport

Tokyo Station
Maihama

Harajyuku

Tokyo Disney
ResortGinza
35 minWorld-renowned
Shopping District
53 minPop-culture
65 minShibuya
Fashion andEntertainment
70 minCHIBA UNIVERSITY
50 min from Narita Airport
50 min from Tokyo Station

Haneda Airport

Yokohama
Histric Town
85 minWebsitehttp://japan-chiba-guide.com/
guidance/english/chiba.html

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General Information for the Short Program
At Chiba University> Instructions (1 week courses)
If you are a student and wish to join the shortprogram at Chiba University, please contact thestudent exchange office at your home university.
We usually accept the request through the person
in charge of international affairs or exchange
support section.

> Credit transfer and Certificate (2 credits)
Each course generally consists of 15 hours
of classes, which correspond to 1 credit. For
example, if you complete a total of 30 hours oflectures, workshops, discussions or field studies
successfully, 2 credits will be granted at the endof the program. We will issue a certificate ofcompletion to every person who has completed
the program. As the credit transfer process isdifferent for every university, each participant
needs to consult with his / her home institution if
he or she wish to transfer the credits.

> Number of participants (more than 15 students)
The minimum number of participants isapproximately 15. If the program fails to meetthe minimum enrollment requirement, it will becancelled.

> Requirements
Every participant must be enrolled as anundergraduate or graduate student in an
institution of higher education that has concluded
an inter university agreement with Chiba
University. In addition, students must have theability to communicate and understand lectures inEnglish.

CHIBA UNIVERSITY . SHORT PROGRAM 2020-2021> Notice

・The program schedule and course contents may
be subject to change.

・If the application number exceeds the available
number of places, you may be unable to enroll.

・Cancellation after payment of program fees will
incur a cancellation fee.

・Participants are required to purchase appropriate
overseas travel insurance during their stay inJapan.

> Procedures
1. Download and fill out the questionnaire sheet on
the web site
2. Contact and submit the filled sheet to us by theuniversity’s applicant
3. Notification of acceptance and detailed
information will be sent to the applicant
4. Download and fill out the application form by
each of the participants on the web site
5. Prepare and collect all required documents forthe registration
6. Check and sign the agreement regarding the
program
7. Make a payment of the program fee to thedesignated bank account*Application deadline depends on each program.
Please contact us and ask about the program
schedule by three months before the preferred
date.
*Regarding the result of admission, it may
take time to reply to you depending on theconditions.

> Required documents for participants
1. Application form for the program (Downloadablefrom our web site)
2. Copy of passport (pages showing name,passport number and face photo)
3. Verification of student status at your home
university
4. Data of your face photo with JPEG format> Payment
Payment information will be provided after yourenrollment has been confirmed, and no later than
two months before the program starting date. Fullprogram fees must be paid in Japanese Yen andreceived by wire transfer. You are responsible forpaying all bank charges related to the transfer offees (both on your side and on the receiving side).

> Tuition and Fees (JPY / 140,000)
Tuition varies based on the program content,
period of stay and number of credits awarded.
General program fees for the 2020-2021 ofacademic year are JPY 140,000(2 credits / 30 hours of classes) per person.
The fees include tuition, admission, school supplies
and educational materials.
Fees doesn't include accommodation, overseas
insurance, medical and health insurance, field
trips, field studies, admission fees for museums or
exhibitions, transportation, meals and other living
expenses.

> Contact
Short program at Chiba University
Foreign Student Support Section of International
Student Division,
Department of Student Affairs, Chiba University
Address: 1-33, Yayoi-cho, Inage-ku, Chiba-shi,
Chiba, 263-8522 JAPAN
Phone: +81-43-290-2195
E-mail: csp@chiba-u.jp
Website: http://www.chiba-u.jp/e/courseprogram/summer-program/index.html> Accommodation
We will make the arrangement for a hotel inand around the Chiba-city upon your request. It
costs around JPY 6,000 ~ 10,000 per night withbreakfast, depending on the room types, seasons,location and other conditions.

> NoteStudents are taken photos and/or movies by
Chiba University staff and those will be used for
promotion purpose and it may be uploaded to
Chiba University web page or Youtube.

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Understanding Japan :From Social Science Perspective

LPE

Law, Politics and Economics

2

ABOUT
This program aims to address significant issues in Japan from social
science perspective. Based on intensive lectures using the theoreticalframeworks of law, politics, and economics, you will enhance yourunderstanding of Japan. Furthermore, you will have opportunities
to have site visits, which will encourage you to consider the issues
presented in the lectures.

UNIT

DATE
5 days over the period from Aug. to Sept

DAY 1

DAY 2

DAY 3

DAY 4

DAY 5

Place

Chiba University

Tokyo and its
surrounding areas

Chiba University

Chiba Prefecture

Chiba University

Task

Lectures 1

Site visit by bus 1

Lectures 2

Site visit by bus 2

Final Presentation

AM

Overview on thisprogramIntroduction by eachparticipant

Site visit for experiencing current Japan (e.g.,
the National Diet ofJapan)

Lecture on significant
issues in Japan 2

Site visit to farms in
Chiba PrefecturePM

Lecture on significant
issues in Japan 1

Site visit for experiencing traditional Japan:(e.g., Edo-Tokyo
Museum)Lecture on significant
issues in Japan 3

Site visit to factories in
Chiba PrefectureGroup work (preparation for presentation)
Final presentation
on findings by eachparticipant (including
discussion)

Final presentation
on findings by eachparticipant (including
discussion)

Farewell Party

OutcomeAcquiring the knowledge necessary forunderstanding various
issue in Japan

Understanding thedevelopment of Japan
from historical perspective

CHIBA UNIVERSITY . SHORT PROGRAM 2020-2021

Acquiring theknowledge necessary
for understanding
various issue in Japan

Team work and preparing Finals

Final Presentation

Science Lesson StudyE

Education

2

ABOUT
We consider challenges in science education by observing Japanesescience lessons, attending a meeting for lesson study and experiencing
some unique scientific institutes’ exhibitions.

UNIT

DATE
2020.11.17 – 11.22

DAY 1

DAY 2

DAY 3

DAY 4

DAY 5

DAY 6

Place

Chiba University

Elementary school(Chiba University)

Lower secondary
school (Chiba
University)

Lower secondary
school (Chiba
University)

National Museumof Emerging
Science and Innovation TeamLab
Planets

Chiba University

Task

Inputting basic
information and
Observing andsharing your expec- finding
tations

Observing andfinding
Exchanging ideas

Observing andfinding

Finding ideas forscience education
outside school

Group work
Presenting

Experiencing theexhibitions at National Museum of
Emerging Scienceand Innovation

Preparation for
Final Presentations

Experiencing theexhibitions at
TeamLab Planets

Final Presentation
by group
Certificate ceremony

AM

Introductions
Lesson 1: Japanesescience education
systemLesson 2:Lesson
study and its tips

PM

Workshop 1:
Sharing scienceeducation settingsof each countries

Observing science
lessons and students’ activities inbreak time

Observing school
lunch and schoolcleaning by students.

Observing science
lessons

LObserving management of lesson
study
Observing lesson
observation part

Observing club
activities

Workshopwith Japaneseteachers

Observing reflection partParty time

Acquiring own
Outcome perspective forschool visit

Understanding howelementary school
teachers teachscience and otherdaily activities atschoolUnderstanding how
lower secondly
school teachers
teach science, andunderstanding
school culture

Understanding how
Recognizing scilesson study is conence education as
ducted and finding
life long learning
critical points

Finding perspectives to improvescience teaching

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Word processing and Software
Computation for Mathematics

S

Science

2

ABOUT
Students who enroll in this program will be given opportunities to learn
about word processing and software computation for mathematics.
Topics include how to make a mathematical document and a presentation
slide with mathematical formulas, how to draw mathematical objects,
and how to calculate fundamental algebra by using computer software,e.g. LaTeX, Beamer, Mathematica e.t.c.. Concerning equipment, theuniversity will provide all computers and software.

UNIT

DATE
2020.8.24 – 8.29

DAY 1

DAY 2

DAY 3

DAY 4

DAY 5

DAY 6

Place

Chiba University

Chiba University

Chiba University

Chiba University

Chiba University

Chiba University

Task

Word Processing
for Mathematics

Word Processing
for Mathematics

Presentation Slides
for Mathematics

Symbolic Computa- Symbolic Computa- Symbolic Computation
tion
tion

AM

Lecture on Word
Processing

Lecture on Word
Processing forMathematical
Document

Lecture on Word
Processing for
Presentation Slides

Lecture on Algebrawith Software

Lecture on Analysis
with Software

Lecture on Applied
Mathematics with
SoftwarePM

Exercise on Word
Processor

Exercise on Word
Processor

Exercise on Word
Processing

Exercise on Algebra Exercise on Analywith Software
sis with Software

Exercise on Applied
Mathematics with
SoftwareWord Processing
Skills for Mathematics Documents

Word Processing
Skills for Mathematics Documents

Symbolic Computa- Skill of Symboliction Skills
Computation

Symbolic Computation Skills

Welcome Party
Word Processing
Outcome Skills for Mathematics Documents

CHIBA UNIVERSITY . SHORT PROGRAM 2020-2021

Invitation toContemporary Physics

S

Science

2

ABOUT
Students who enroll in this program will be given opportunities to learn
about contemporary physics. The program is comprised of lectures
on topics of various fields, ranging from elementary particle physics,
nuclear physics, condensed matter physics to astrophysics, andexercises to help understanding the topics.

UNIT

DATE
2020.9.21 – 9.25

DAY 1

DAY 2

DAY 3

DAY 4

DAY 5

Place

Chiba U.
Nishi-Chiba Campus

Chiba U.
Nishi-Chiba Campus

Chiba U.
Nishi-Chiba Campus

Chiba U.
Nishi-Chiba Campus

Chiba U.
Nishi-Chiba Campus

Task

Lecture / Exercise

Lecture / Exercise

Lecture / Exercise

Lecture / Exercise

Lecture / Exercise

AM

Lecture on experimentsof superconductivity

Lecture on physics ofstrongly correlated
electron systems

Lecture on physics ofsoft matter

Lecture on photo-science of matters of
atomic layer

Lecture on quantum
Hall effects and electricstandard

PM

Lecture on structure of
unstable nuclei

Lecture on confinementof quarks and mass gap
problem

Lecture on big bang
and formation of stars

Lecture on high-energy
cosmological neutrinos

Lecture on physics ofsurface and interface

Exercise

Exercise

Exercise

Exercise

Party time

Basic knowledge andunderstanding of thesubjects

Basic knowledge andunderstanding of thesubjects

Basic knowledge andunderstanding of thesubjects

Basic knowledge andunderstanding of thesubjects

Basic knowledge andOutcome understanding of thesubjects

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Invitation to Fundamental &State-of-the-Art ChemistryS

Science

2

ABOUT
Students who enroll in this program will be given opportunities to learn
about basic chemistry and their state-of-the-art applications. Topics
include Physical Chemistry, Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Organic
chemistry, and Biochemistry. Enrollees are expected to be interested
in Chemistry, and can learn convenient techniques to make chemical
documents and presentation slides in practices on group work.
Concerning equipment, the university will provide all computers andsoftware.

UNIT

DATE
July–September 2020 (except for Sunday)

DAY 1

DAY 2

DAY 3

DAY 4

DAY 5

DAY 6

Place

Chiba University

Chiba University

Chiba University

Chiba University

Chiba University

Chiba University

Task

Guidance, Physical
Chemistry

Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

BiochemistryGroup Work

Student Presentation

AM

Lecture on Physical
Chemistry

Lecture on InorganLecture on Organic
ic and Analytical
Chemistry
Chemistry

Lecture on
Biochemistry

Preparation for
Presentation

Presentation

PM

Lecture on Physical
Chemistry

Lecture on InorganLecture on Organic
ic and Analytical
Chemistry
Chemistry

Lecture on Biochemistry

Preparation for
Presentation

Presentation
and Closing ceremonyGroup Work,
Welcome timeGroup WorkGroup WorkGroup WorkGroup Work

Party time

Knowledge ofPhysical Chemistry

Knowledge of
Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry

Inspiration for
the final designconcept

Knowledge ofBiochemistry

Discussion, Skill of
making slide

PresentationSummary of solutions

OutcomeCHIBA UNIVERSITY . SHORT PROGRAM 2020-2021

Biodiversity and nature
conservation in JapanS

Science
ABOUT
Students who enroll in this program will be given opportunities to learn about thebiodiversity and framework for nature conservation in Japan. Topics include the lectureson these topics, and the introductions to the nature conservation areas, natural history
museums, zoos, and botanical gardens in Japan. The excursions to natural monuments, amuseum, a zoo, and gardens would be an unobtainable experience for enrollees. (minimum
number of participants:15, maximum number of participants:17)

2
UNIT

DATE
2020. 7.30 – 2020. 8. 2

DAY 1

DAY 2

DAY 3

DAY 4

Place

Chiba University

Chiba prefecture

Tokyo

Tokyo

Task

LectureExcursion 1

Excursion 2

Excursion 3

AM

Lecture on climate and biomeof Japan and on frameworkfor nature conservation

Excursion tomarine preserve at Marine
Biosystems Research Centerof Chiba University

Excursion to Ueno zoo inTokyo

Excursion to Koishikawa
botanical garden in Tokyo

PM

Lecture on natural history
museums, zoos, botanicalgardens and world heritages
in JapanExcursion to natural monument of a carnivorous plants
community and a seashore
vegetation

Excursion to National Science
museum in Tokyo

Excursion to traditional Japanese garden in Tokyo

LecturesField trip by bus

Field trip by train

Farewell Party

Experiences in the nature
reserves

Experiences in the zoo andmuseumExperiences in the botanicalgarden and Japanese traditional garden

Information about biodiversity
Outcome and nature conservation inJapan

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Geology, Geomorphology,
Volcanology, and Seismology at
the Boso Subduction Zone

S

Science2

ABOUT
Field trips to the southern Boso Peninsula and Izu-Oshima Island, as
well as laboratory analyses of seismic and volcanic activities at the
Boso subduction zone

UNIT

DATE
September. 2020

DAY 1

DAY 2

DAY 3

DAY 4

DAY 5

DAY 6

Place

Chiba University

Boso Peninsula

Izu-Oshima Island

Chiba University

Chiba University

Chiba University

Task

Guidance andLectureField trip

Field trip

Laboratory
analysesGroup Work

Presentation

AM

Guidance
Lecture on the Boso
subduction zone

Field trip to thesouthern Boso
Peninsula

Field trip to
Izu-Oshima Island

Laboratory analyses of the seismic
and volcanic activities at the Boso
subduction zone

Group work for thepresentation on the Presentationnext dayPM

Lecture on the
Boso subduction
zone

Field trip to thesouthern Boso
Peninsula

Field trip to
Izu-Oshima Island

Laboratory analyses of the seismic
and volcanic activities at the Boso
subduction zone

Group work for thepresentation on the Closing ceremonynext day

Farewell party

Knowledge on the
Outcome Boso subductionzone

Knowledge on
the geology andgeomorphology ofthe southern Boso
Peninsula

Seismic andKnowledge on the
volcanic activity
Izu-Oshima volcano
analysis skills

CHIBA UNIVERSITY . SHORT PROGRAM 2020-2021

Discussion andpresentation skills

Presentation

Summer Industrial Design
WorkshopE

Engineering

2

ABOUT
The interest of this workshop is to research about various home appliances, imaging
equipment, beauty and health care products. The task is to create an interestingproduct and service by applying design research methods and techniques.

UNIT

DATE
August 2020 – Summer Industrial Design Workshop

DAY 1

DAY 2

DAY 3

DAY 4

DAY 5

DAY 6

Place

Chiba University

Chiba University

Akihabara

Chiba University

Chiba University

OdaibaTask

Presentations /Topic Selection

Idea Generation

Design Inspiration

Design Development

Final Presentation

Fieldwork

AM

Gathering together
Start of Workshop
Introduction to thethemeGroup work:
Discussion about
products Findings
from experiences
Future products
and services

Fieldwork:
Observation of
products, services
and market
situation

Group work:
Concept development
Prototyping andactingGroup work:
Design refinement
Preparation for the
Final Presentations

Fieldwork
Panasonic Center
Tokyo

PM

Students Presentation
Feedback by tutors
Team building

Group work:
Brainstorming
about possible
products, services
and users

Fieldwork:
Data collection andanalysisGroup work:
Ideation of products and services

Final Presentation

Fieldwork
National Museumof Emerging
Science and Innovation (Miraikan)

Group work

Team Presentation
Feedback by tutors

Team Presentation
Feedback by tutors

Farewell party

Design Brief
Storyboard of
Usage

Final Presentation

Outcome Selected topic

Findings fromexperiences
User Scenarios

Inspiration for
the final designconcept

Summary of results

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Winter Industrial Design
WorkshopE

Engineering

2
UNIT

ABOUT
The task is to create new product and service design solutions by combining teamwork and experiences ofparticipants from different countries and faculties.
DATE
February 2021
DAY 1

DAY 2

DAY 3

DAY 4

DAY 5

DAY 6

Place

Chiba University

Chiba University

Akihabara

Chiba University

Chiba University

OdaibaTask

Presentations /Topic Selection

Idea Generation

Design Inspiration

Design Development

Final Presentation

Fieldwork

AM

Gathering together
Start of Workshop
Introduction to thethemeGroup work:
Discussion about
products Findings
from experiences
Future products
and services

Fieldwork:
Observation of
products, services
and market
situation

Group work:
Concept development
Prototyping andactingGroup work:
Design refinement
Preparation for the
Final Presentations

Fieldwork
Panasonic Center
Tokyo

PM

Students Presentation
Feedback by tutors
Team building

Group work:
Brainstorming
about possible
products, services
and users

Fieldwork:
Data collection andanalysisGroup work:
Ideation of products and services

Final Presentation

Fieldwork
National Museumof Emerging
Science and Innovation (Miraikan)

Group work

Team Presentation
Feedback by tutors

Team Presentation
Feedback by tutors

Farewell party

Design Brief
Storyboard of
Usage

Final Presentation

Outcome Selected topic

Findings fromexperiences
User Scenarios

Inspiration for
the final designconcept

CHIBA UNIVERSITY . SHORT PROGRAM 2020-2021

Summary of results

Nursing at Chiba University :Tradition and Innovation

N

Nursing

2

ABOUT
This program aims to understand how culture can impact nursing practice bycomparing nursing in Japan and other countries with a latest trend of nursing in Japan.

UNIT

Objectives- Experience education at the School of Nursing, Chiba University, a nursing schoolwith a proud history of pioneering nursing education in Japan.
- Visit public healthcare sites in hospitals, facilities, and local communities, andthereby learn the realities of nursing in Japan.
- Compare nursing in your own country and nursing in Japan to identify similarities
and diversities, and consider how culture can impact nursing practice.
DATE
2019. Jul. 29 - Aug. 2

DAY 1

DAY 2

DAY 3

DAY 4

DAY 5

Place

Chiba city

Chiba city

Chiba/Tokyo area

Chiba city

Chiba city

Task

Presentation anddiscussion
Participation in Practicum

Cultural experience
Visit to health carefacilities

Cultural experience
Visit to health carefacilities

Cultural experience
Visit to health carefacilities

Discussion and presentation

AM

Orientation
Self-introduction
Campus tour
Welcome lunch

Lecture: The nursing
theory underlying skills
education at the Schoolof Nursing, Chiba
University
Lecture & Practicum:
Community HealthNursing in Japan

Lecture & Practicum:
Midwifery educationand practice in Japan

Lecture: Interprofessional education at
Chiba University

Lecture: Disasternursing
Lecture: Mental healthnursing in JapanPM

Lecture: Nursing education and health caresystem in Japan
Practicum: Fundamental nursing and clinicalpractice with simulated
patients

Hospital tour (e.g., Chiba University Hospital,
Chiba Rehabilitation
Center)

Site visit: Introduction
to Oriental medicine(e.g., Acupuncture andMoxibustion)
Visit to Japanese-style
shopping mall (freetime)

Site visit: Community-based health carefacilities in Japan (e.g.,
Quiball, Maternity clinic,
Health center for the elderly, Chiba Foundationfor Health promotion &Disease prevention)

Discussion: Compare
nursing in your own
country and nursing inJapan
Presentation about
achievement andfeedback by faculty
members

Reflection sheet

Reflection sheet

Reflection sheet

Reflection sheet

Farewell party

Inspiring interest in
nursing education andhealth care system inJapanFindings from experiences

Findings from experiences

Findings from experiences

Summary of results

Outcome16 . 17

Short Program

2020-2021
International Student Division, Chiba University
1-33, Yayoi-cho, Inage-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba 263-8522 Japan

Mail to csp@chiba-u.jp
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