UC Davis Extension
Hitotsubashi University Communication and Culture Program
August 4 – September 3, 2011
CCP Dates: August 5 – September 2, 2011
Program Overview
International English and Professional Programs (IEPP) is pleased to offer Hitotsubashi
University students a summer Communication and Culture Program. This program consists ofa series of English classes, afternoon activities, and optional field trips. Students will beplaced in appropriate proficiency levels based on the results of academic testing. For theprogram, students will enter the four-week Communication and Culture Program (CCP).
The classes in the CCP are U.S. Society and Culture, Intercultural Research Project,
Listening and Pronunciation, and Everyday Expressions and Idioms (50 minutes each).
Students at an advanced language level may have the choice of an elective instead ofEveryday Expressions and Idioms, such as Academic Preparation Skills, BusinessCommunication Skills, Business Theory and Practice, and Critical Thinking. In addition to theclasses, the students may use the Multimedia Resource Center for individualized
language study and use of the computer labs for e-mail and Internet access.
In the afternoons, the students will have numerous activities and trips led by Recreation ProgramLeaders (RPLs), who are UC Davis students. These activities, in which the Hitotsubashi students
can participate with the other international students, may include movies and popcorn, sports
activities, arts and crafts, and ice cream socials. The students may also participate in optional field
trips at their own expense.
Academic Coordinator
An Academic Coordinator will be assigned to ensure that the academic quality of the program
remains high. The Coordinator will oversee the four-week Communication and Culture Program
and will be available to meet with the students on an informal basis.
Student Profile
Students are primarily between the ages of 18 - 25 and are enrolled in Hitotsubashi University
and are interested in having a cross-cultural experience. Their English proficiency may range
from a beginning to an advanced level.
Housing for the Students
Students will be placed in host families in Davis or the surrounding area. The Foundation forWorldwide International Student Exchange (WISE) will make the placement. All payments will
be made directly to WISE (placement fee) and the host family (daily fee). Host families will
provide a room, two or three meals per day depending on the meal plan, and access to telephoneand laundry facilities. Students should use a calling card or purchase a cell phone for all longdistance or overseas calls.

Medical Insurance
All students participating in programs through IEPP must show proof of medical insurance
coverage. Hitotsubashi University or the students should provide us with a copy of their insurance
cards or policies (in English). It is recommended that the insurance company have a U.S. officeand that the coverage be for a minimum of $250,000.00 per incident. If students do not haveinsurance, IEPP can provide excellent coverage at the rate of $30 per week.
Program Details
1. Program Dates:

August 4 – September 3, 2011 (CCP Dates: Aug.5 – Sept. 2)

2. Participants:

To be determined

3. Program Curriculum:

U.S. Society and Culture
Intercultural Research Project
Listening and Pronunciation
Everyday Expressions and Idioms or an elective foradvanced-level students
Multimedia Resource Center (optional individualized language
study)

4. Orientation:

All students will participate in an orientation to the academic
program and to living with a host family. This orientation will
be conducted by the academic coordinator and staff from IEPP
and the WISE Program Director.

5. Field Trips:

Students may participate in other field trips at their own expense.

6. Social Events:

Students will be able to participate in weekly ice cream socialsin
addition to other social events. Students will also participate in
the Certificate Ceremony and dessert reception with the otherinternational students in the Communication and Culture
Program.

7. Placement:

Students will be given a placement test upon their arrival toensure placement into the appropriate proficiency level.

8. Transportation:

If requested, UC Davis Extension will provide round-triptransportation between the San Francisco airport and the UC
Davis campus. All Hitotsubashi students will be given bus passes
for transportation within Davis. Students will also be given theoption to rent bicycles and locks from the UC Davis Bike Barnfor use around Davis. The cost is approximately $100 for thefour weeks. Students will be responsible for replacement costs oflost or stolen equipment (the cost is $200 for a bike and lock).
UC Davis busses or vans will provide transportation for out-oftown trips.

Program Costs

Tuition$1490

Application and Express MailFee ($160)

waivedStudent Services Fee$ 84

TOTAL PER PERSON(excluding airport
transportation, medical
insurance, bike rental, andhomestay)$1574

Roundtrip Airport
Transportation$ 160

Medical Insurance (if notinsured)$ 120

Bike Rental (optional)$ 100

Housing Costs
Information about homestays can be obtained by contacting Shannon Johnson, WISE Program
Director, by e-mail at shannon@wisefoundation.com , by phone at (530) 4061330, or by fax at (530) 406-1315. The WISE Foundation will contact you to confirm housing
prices and to arrange payment.
Payment and Cancellation DetailsCustom Programs at IEPP are tailored to meet the needs of the students. This flexibility allows
UC Davis Extension to respond effectively to the needs of the student and the organization thatsends the students to us. Past experience shows that students enrolled in custom programs arevery satisfied with their learning and cultural experiences. Because many or most of the program
costs are incurred well before the student arrives in Davis, and because proposed prices are basedon a specific minimum of students, a cancellation fee is assessed according to the following
schedule:In order to receive a partial refund of program costs for the group or anindividual, a cancellation letter must be received at UC Davis,University Extension, UC Davis via fax, mail or other international
courier services by:
60 days before program start date
Between 59 and 30 days before start date
Between 29 and 15 days before start date
15 days or less before start date

Cancellation
Fee

5%
25%
50%
100%

Payment must be made in U.S. dollars and can be in the form of an international moneyorder or international bank check. Payment may also be wired to our bank account:
Bank of America
1655 Grant St. Bldg A, 10th floor
Concord, CA 94520
Account 12337-14115
Regents of the University of California
IEPP/Hitotsubashi UniversityClosing Comments

UC Davis International English and Professional Programs is very pleased to offer theHitotsubashi University students’ participation in the four-week Communication andCulture Program. Davis is a small, safe, friendly university city which is welcoming tointernational students. We are confident that the positive experiences which the students
will have in the program will create lasting memories.
Please contact me if you need any clarification on the details in this proposal.
Mary Crumley, Program CoordinatorInternational English and Professional Programs, UC Davis Extension
February 8, 2011