PROPOSALThe Tufts University International Programs and Partnerships department is extremely pleased
to offer the following proposal for an International Programs Institute for approximately 15
students from Keio University that will take place February 24 – March 6, 2020 at Tufts
University. A brief proposal that provides an outline of Tufts University, the International
Programs and Partnerships department, as well as details of the proposed structure and services
is below for your review.
Background of Tufts University
Established in 1852, Tufts University is a private university and a leader in American higher
education, distinctive for its success as a moderately sized university that excels at researchand is committed to providing students with a personal experience. With campuses in Boston,Medford/Somerville & Grafton, Mass., and Talloires, France, Tufts University currently has atotal student population of 11,449 students; 5,960 undergraduate students and 5,489 graduate
and professional students. Approximately 15% of the Tufts populations are international
students or scholars. There were 107 countries represented and the 10 countries with the largest
number of international students, faculty, and scholars at Tufts are, in descending order:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

China
India
South Korea
CanadaTurkey

6. Saudi Arabia
7. Japan
8. Iran
9. Vietnam
10. Pakistan

Background of International Programs and Partnerships
The International Programs and Partnerships department is charged with expanding traditional
English as a foreign language (EFL) programs, creating new non-degree international programs
and partnerships, responding to opportunities from institutions such as the Institute forInternational Education (IIE), as well as partnering with other departments throughout theuniversity to expand and enhance the many international initiatives that Tufts University
currently offers.
The core programming of this department is offered through its English Language Programs
division. Since 2009, this programming has steadily expanded from offering only short-termsummer programs to offering year-round classes that prepare international pre-college students
for enrollment in American universities, providing summer residential programming for theConfucius Institute, developing customized ESL programming for high schools, andimplementing capacity building programming for universities and international government
agencies.

Working through its International Programs division, the International Programs andPartnerships department offers the following services.
AIRPORT PICKUP AND PROGRAM ENROLLMENT DOCUMENTS••••

Airport pickup for all students.
Airport drop off for all students.
Welcome packet with information about the university, the local area, campus andsupport services, “T” maps, and activities schedules for all participants.
Nametags and identification cards.
ACADEMIC PROGRAM

This is a two-week program designed for students from Keio University. The goals of theprogram are to: (1) provide an overview of U.S. foreign policy in East Asia and U.S.
perspectives toward Japan; (2) promote discussion and debate in the English language; and (3)offer an experience of lectures and discussion in a leading university in the United States.
Students will explore the following themes:ooooU.S.- Japan and Partnership
The Rise of China
The Korean Peninsula
Globalization

Students will take part in a series of traditional lectures that will take place between 10:00 am– 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm each day. Each lecture will be approximately 1.5 hours
long and there will be 30 minutes for questions and answers at the conclusion of the lecture.
Students will receive a reading list and will also receive a list of questions and topics to serve
to help them think about the topic and prepare them for the lectures they will attend. It isexpected that students actively participate in the class each day.
From 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm each day except Friday, students will take part in a structured
workshop with Tufts University program staff. Staff members will consist of undergraduate
students with unique views on these issues. This is a chance for students to exchange theirthoughts and ideas about these topics while also exchanging their ideas about broader topicsregarding life in the U.S. Tufts University will also arrange for graduate students from theFletcher School of Law and Diplomacy to visit as well. There will be guided questions foreach session but this is an opportunity for students to learn beyond the classroom. Students
may also use time during these sessions as a study and homework period.
Each student will have to write a one-page response to four different lectures that take placethroughout the program. One of the sessions must be from the final Thursday of the program.
The response should be focused on an issue that has challenged your perspective. Each paper
should be single spaced and in Times New Roman, 12-point font.
Each student will also be asked to write a five-page policy paper that will address an issue of
their choosing. The policy paper will provide a recommendation on how to address the issue
from their perspective. Each student must use information from the readings, outside

readings, and information during the lectures. A sample paper will be provided to help thestudents provide structure.
ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAM STAFF•••

Group activities in the evenings and the weekends.
 Scheduled activities will include both on- and off-campus activities.
o Workshops with Tufts undergraduate and graduate students.
o Visit to Harvard Square and Tour of Harvard.
o Visit to MIT and visit to MIT museum.
o Institute of Contemporary Art or Museum of Fine Arts.
o Visit to famous Newbury Street.
 Transportation to off-campus activities will be by school bus and/or public
transportation (participants are to purchase their MBTA passes).
Welcome Dinner.
Graduation Lunch.

HOUSING AND OTHER ACCOMODATIONS•••

Double hotel room accommodation at the Medford Hyatt or comparable hotel. Whenpossible, students will be assigned a homestay.
Access to the Tisch Library and Eaton Computer Labs.
Access to all athletic facilities including the fitness centers.

Sunday
February 23

MondayFebruary 24

Students Arrive
Airport Transferfrom Boston
LoganInternational
Airport to HyattMedford

Keio University
Two Week Spring Program
20202

Tuesday
February 25

Wednesday
February 26

ThursdayFebruary 27

FridayFebruary 28

SaturdayFebruary 29

7:30 – 8:45 AM
Breakfast

7:30 – 9:45 AM
Breakfast

7:30 – 9:45 AM
Breakfast

7:30 – 9:45 AM
Breakfast

7:30 – 8:30 AM
Breakfast

9:00 – 11:00 AM
Program
Orientation &Testing

10:00 – 12:00 PMTA and Program
Staff engage withStudents

10:00 – 12:00 PM
Classroom
Instruction

10:00 – 12:00 PM
Classroom
Instruction

Professor Nakai:
NuclearDeterrence in
Asia: Alliance
Perspectives

Professor Holmes:
What is Strategy?

9:00 – 12:00 PM
MIT Tour andMIT Museum

12:00 – 2:00 PM
Lunch in Harvard
Square11:00 – 12:00 PM
Tufts Campus
Tour

12:00 – 1:00 PM
Lunch

12:00 – 1:00 PM
Lunch

12:00 – 1:00 PM
Lunch

12:00 – 1:00 PM
Lunch

1:00 – 3:00 PM
ClassroomInstruction

1:00 – 3:00 PM
Classroom
Instruction

1:00 – 3:00 PM
Classroom
Instruction

1:00 – 3:00 PM
Classroom
Instruction

Professor Nakai“Strategic Asia”
Overview:
Problems,Prospects

Professor Chen:
Chinese Domestic
Politics and Its
Influence on
Foreign Policy

Professor Nakai:
History Problem:
Unresolved
Problem orPolitical Tool?

Professor Holmes:
What is China’s
Maritime Strategy?

3:15 – 5:00 PM
TA and Program
Staff engage with
Students

3:15 – 5:00 PM
Classroom
Instruction

3:15 – 5:00 PM
TA and Program
Staff engage with
Students

6:00 – 8:00 PM
Welcome Dinner
OrleansRestaurant

Professor Chigas:
Process ofInternational
Negotiation:
Conflict Resolution

3:15 – 4:15
MIT Overview

7:00 – 10:00 PM
Movie night in Davis
Square(Students pay formovie)

2:15 pm – 5:00
PMHarvard
University Tourand Harvard
SquareKeio University
Two Week Spring Program
20202

SundayMarch 1

MondayMarch 2

Tuesday
March 3

Wednesday
March 4ThursdayMarch 5Friday
March 6

7:30 – 9:00 AM
Breakfast

7:30 – 9:45 AM
Breakfast

7:30 – 9:45 AM
Breakfast

7:30 – 9:45 AM
Breakfast

7:30 – 9:45 AM
Breakfast

7:30 – 9:45 AM
Breakfast

10:00 – 12:00 PMClassroom
Instruction

10:00 – 12:00 PM
Classroom
Instruction

10:00 – 12:00 PM
Classroom
Instruction

10:00 – 12:00 PM
Classroom
Instruction

10:00 – 12:00 PM
Classroom
Instruction

Professor
Woodward:
Introduction toU.S. Intelligence
Community

Professor Chen:
Cross-Strait
Relations

Professor Rhode:
East Asian Maritime
Territorial Disputes

Professor Grimes:
US Trade Policy
Toward Asia

Professor Nakai
Conclusion: The
Asia-Pacific in 2019
and Beyond.
Discussion,Questions, etc.

12:00 – 1:00 PM
Lunch

12:00 – 1:00 PM
Lunch

12:00 – 1:00 PM
Lunch

12:00 – 1:00 PM
Lunch

12:00 – 1:00 PM
Graduation Lunch

1:00 – 3:00 PM
Classroom
Instruction

1:00 – 3:00 PM
Classroom
Instruction

1:00 – 3:00 PM
Classroom
Instruction

1:00 – 3:00 PM
Classroom
Instruction

Professor
Woodward:
AmericanNational Securityand Intelligence
Challenges

Professor Lee:
Korean Peninsulawith Focus on
North Korea

Professor Rhode:
China's Naval Powerand the 21stCentury Maritime
Silk Road

Professor Grimes:
Financial Politics
in the Asia-Pacific2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Shopping at
Newbury Street andPrudential Center

3:15 – 5:00 PM
TA and Program
Staff engage withStudents

3:15 – 5:00 PM
TA and Program
Staff engage with
Students

3:15 – 5:00 PM
TA and Program
Staff engage with
Students

3:15 – 5:00 PM
TA and Program
Staff engage with
Students

10:00 – 3:00
Museum of FineArts
Eat lunch atmuseum

6:00 – 8:00 PM
Reception with
Tufts Japanese
Program
Olin Hall

Pack and prepare todepart

SaturdayMarch 7

Students DepartAirport Transfer
to Boston LoganInternational
Airport