Ocha Summer Programfor Global Leaders- Subject Based Course
お茶の水女子大学 サマープログラム2024

Thursday, July 18 – Friday, August 2, 2024 **Please note that “Project work” will begin on July 1st via zoom.

Main gate of Ochanomizu University illustrated by Mr. Chihiro Tanaka

Ocha Summer Program for Global Leaders 2024

COURSE INFORMATION
Please read the following instructions CAREFULLY: “Subject Based Course” consists of a LECTURE and a PROJECT WORK (both mandatory) with 4 credits given.
As for LECTURE, choose ONE of the sub courses #1~#3 as listed. You CANNOT choose more than one sub-course.

 Lecture (taught in English)

Students are allowed to take ONLY ONE sub-course from 1 to 3.

1. Natural science: basic questions and applications(Up to 15 students)

CHOOSE ONE

Basic research in natural science aims to deepen our understanding of nature from various perspectives.
There have been many progress during the last century in mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology
which made their ways to applications affecting our daily life, such as mobile phones, various materials andvaccines etc. Also, computing and information science developed rapidly since its invention and by now they
are accelerating research in all disciplines. Behind these technological developments are the steady progressin basic science which are driven by researchers desire to answer basic questions in nature. The lectures
would offer opportunities to hear about the fundamental questions which are motivating the current
research and examples in different areas of science.

2. Gender, Globalization, and Diversity in Contemporary Japan(Up to 20 students)
This course looks at how contemporary Japanese society is changing in the context of both global anddomestic social pressures with a special focus on the consequences of these changes for gender and diversity.
From social welfare to employment, immigration, gender equity and inclusion, contemporary Japan is facing
a range of policy and social issues that will shape Japanese society in the coming decades. How is Japan
adapting to our changing world, and what challenges and hurdles remain going forward?

3. Exploring Human Life and Environmental Sciences: Integrating Perspectives
on Health, Society, and Technology (Up to 18 students)
This comprehensive program, a collaborative effort of the Human-Environmental Science Department,
Human Life Science Department, Nutrition Department, and Psychology Department, delves into various
facets of health, society, and technology. Specifically, it examines the relationship between modern lifestyles
and health, addressing this issue in light of recent scientific findings in the field of human diet and physicalbehavior. The exploration extends beyond biological aspects to encompass the influence of social norms,
cultural assets, and overall well-being. When relevant, discussions will be enriched with references and data
specifically directed to Japanese society and its people, offering participants valuable insights applicable toboth global and Japanese perspectives.

AND Project Work (taught in English)

This class provides an opportunity to learn about one's own culture by comparing the cultural identity cultivatedin a country, region, or community with that of other countries, based on educational
practices developed in various countries.
In addition, the objective of this class is to cultivate leadership skills to carryout projects in multicultural groups through collaborative learning. In this class, theemphasis will be on interactivity and independence.

Read more at ・・・・ http://www.cf.ocha.ac.jp/summerprogram/index.html

Ocha Summer Program for Global LeadersThis program provides intensive courses in summer for students ofpartner universities from both domestic and overseas, as well as
students of Ochanomizu University and Graduate School. Allclasses are multi-cultural, aiming for students’ careerdevelopment and promotion of international exchanges.

SCHEDULE

Program schedules are subject to change.
*Lecture start times vary by sub-course. Please check the syllabus (to be released in March) for details.
**The project work is structured as follows
・Three online sessions beginning in early July・Five to seven in-person sessions and a final presentation
Detailed dates will be posted on the website as soon as they are finalized.

ACTIVITIESYou can optionally join our various cultural and exchange
events at off-lecture times.
Joining those events, you can learn more of Japanese culture
with fun, and exchange with students of other courses,
Ochanomizu University students, High School and Junior HighSchool students!!
In the Summer Program 2023, we offered the events listedbelow.
• Enjoy Japanese Culture! ! Workshops “Kyogen” and“Japanese kimono”.
• One-day Kawagoe tour with Ochanomizu UniversityStudents.
Read more at ・・・・ http://www.cf.ocha.ac.jp/summerprogram/index.html

PROGRAM FEES
• Registration fee: 10,000 JPY (non-refundable)• Tuition fee: Waived for partner’s universities• Registration fee needs to be paid at the time of application toOchanomizu university and will NOT be refunded.
• Travelling costs to Tokyo, accommodation fee, and living costs (daily meal, transportation from theaccommodation to Ochanomizu University, etc.) must be paid by students.
• Depending on circumstances, scholarship may be awarded to selected students.

APPLICATION to Summer Program
Students who want to participate in the Summer Program must contact to the person in charge
at each partner university. The person in charge is required to nominate their candidates
through the website.

Deadline for Nomination***February 27, 2024

Announcement of Screening results

The end of April, 2024

Deadline for Registration, Payment andDocuments submission

May 7, 2024***Required Materials : ①Face picture in jpg file format②Scanned copy of college or university official transcript③Scanned copy of passport bio-page④Motivation paper

ACCOMMODATIONSummer program participants need to arrange
their own housing. Ochanomizu University dormitory
is not available to short-term program participants.
Our recommended accommodations will be advised
at registration.
Estimated accommodation fee : approximately JPY 106600​
for 16 days.

ACCESS & CONTACT
Ochanomizu University Summer Program
2-1-1 Otsuka, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo #112-8610 JAPAN
Email: ocha-summer@cc.ocha.ac.jp

Read more at ・・・・ http://www.cf.ocha.ac.jp/summerprogram/index.html