| Fall 2024: Akita, Japan |
| September 02, 2024 - December 20, 2024 |
| This program is closed. Please contact the faculty director for more information. |
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| This program is highly competitive and will accept only a limited number of applicants. Interview appointments and acceptance decisions are at the discretion of the faculty director. |
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Fall Semester classes begin 9/2/2024
Fall Semester classes end 12/20/2024
Please review the CGPS COVID-19 Updates page before applying to a study abroad program for information about COVID-19 related travel requirements and policies for UD study abroad.
All applicants must have a valid passport by the program’s application deadline. Your passport’s expiration date must be more than six months after the program ends. If you do not have a current passport, apply through the U.S. State Department. It takes an average of 8-11 weeks (2-3 months) to process a passport.
Traveling and studying abroad during a global pandemic poses new challenges and requires accepting a higher level of uncertainty than in the past. Students who choose to study abroad at this time must be prepared to adapt to the evolving situation and must take responsibility to act in accordance with the rules, regulations, and recommendations of UD, their program leadership, and legal authorities of their home and host country. Due to the rapidly changing and unpredictable global and local response to COVID-19, these rules, regulations and recommendations are subject to change at any time.
The University will continue to monitor the ongoing situation with COVID-19 (coronavirus) as we approach the departure date for this program. Please reach out to your program coordinator or faculty director with questions and continue to monitor the UD coronavirus webpage for updates. If UD decides to cancel a study abroad program, we will communicate directly with affected students. |
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| Program Description | |
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Akita International University is a small public liberal arts college located in the historic city of Akita in Japan’s northwest, about a 4-hour bullet train ride from Tokyo. With the Sea of Japan to the west and mountains to the east, Akita is known for its natural beauty and hot springs. Akita city hosts several famous festivals throughout the year, and Akita Kanto Festival is one of the three major festivals in the Tohoku region.
Akita International University (AIU) is one of the very few universities in Japan where all of the content courses are taught in English. Its unique and highly specialized curricula of Global Business, Global Studies, and intensive Japanese language instruction attract students from around the world. Upon arrival students will take a Japanese placement exam which will determine the level of Japanese courses in which they are permitted to enroll.
International students are housed together with Japanese students in the on-campus dormitories, most likely in the Global Village Apartments. All first-year students are required to live on campus, which is a rarity in Japan, thereby providing many opportunities for interaction with native speakers. The AIU library is open 24 hours every day, and there is public transportation to the city center and to a large American-style shopping plaza.
Housing:
Students will live in shared on-campus dormitory housing with heat and air conditioning. All students are required to stay in program sponsored housing, independent housing arrangements are not allowed by UD or the program partners.
Experiential Learning
This program includes community service opportunities as offered through AIU. The university provides extensive off-campus activities, including community outreach opportunities, field trips, service-oriented clubs, and a home visit program, all designed to facilitate intercultural understanding and respect through true cultural and linguistic immersion experiences.
The Program Fee includes housing, dining hall meals for the first 2 weeks, international health insurance, activities fee, transportation to AIU upon arrival, as well as full access to all AIU facilities and services. After acceptance students will receive instructions from AIU regarding how to take advantage of AIU's pick-up service from the Akita airport or train station on the program's starting date.
The Program Fee does NOT include airfare, meal plan, visa expenses, return trip to airport. Students will need to budget for meals, cell phone, books and supplies, and other personal expenses. The program officially begins when students arrive in Akita. |
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| ACCESSIBILITY: Students with disabilities are welcomed and encouraged to study abroad, but should be aware that accessibility and accommodation in some program locations may differ from the United States. Transit systems and legacy building construction practices may not meet U.S. accessibility standards, and alternative access to public transportation, buildings, or public sites cannot be guaranteed. Review these questions with the Office of Disability Support Services to determine whether this program can meet your accommodation needs |
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| Program Courses | |
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| Students must enroll in all credit-bearing courses for a grade. Only the UNIV (zero credit) course may be taken pass/fail. Audit registration is not permitted on UD Travel Study. Please refer to the University Catalog to verify requirements and prerequisites |
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| All students must enroll in at least 12 credits, as well as the 0-credit UNIV course. |
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Note: Courses listed below are currently under review. All students will work with the faculty director to finalize their UD approved schedule.
Course instruction is in English, except for JAPN courses. All students take two 3-credit JAPN courses as per the course equivalency chart at the bottom of this page, and based on their performance on the placement exam. Students also take 6-12 additional credits of their choice in Japanese or English, depending on their level of Japanese and performance on the AIU placement exam. Maximum credit enrollment is 18.
Note that course offerings are subject to change, as the host institution may make changes to its course offerings. Typically AIU publicizes its course schedule for fall in June. |
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| ANTH 101-073: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: ANT 150 Cultural Anthropology |
| Major ideas and areas of study in social and cultural anthropology. Use of ethnographic data and film to illustrate the anthropologist’s view of societies in their sociocultural and ecological dimensions. When taught in Japan, the course expores these questions: Why is it important to learn about other cultures? How do different societies meet universal human needs in culturally distinctive ways? This course focuses on these issues, and provides an introduction to anthropological tools for understanding the world. |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
| | University History Breadth |
| | Arts and Sciences - Group B |
| | Multicultural |
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| ANTH 367-070: Personhood and the Self – Anthropological Perspectives (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: ANT 300 Personhood and the Self: Anthropological Perspectives |
| In the age of globalization, it is not uncommon to go back and forth between two different countries which are geographically and culturally apart. As one goes through these two distinct cultural spheres repeatedly, for example between the United States and Japan, one may realize that a proper way of being a “person” may differ from one social group to another. In recent years, anthropologists have been increasingly aware that subjectivity is also culturally constructed. In this course, we will explore the notions of personhood and the self cross-culturally. Furthermore, the course also investigates the concept of “agency” as a related subject. Case studies to be covered in this course include those from Africa, Melanesia, and Asia including several cases from Japan. |
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| ARTH 199-102: Topics in Art History (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: ART300 Japanese Art History in Global Context |
| An introduction to great artists and their masterpieces. Topics change with each time of offering. Specific topics may focus on a crucial moment in history, or on a particular theme explored throughout the ages. |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
| | Arts and Sciences - Group A |
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| BUAD 318-071: Special Topics in Marketing (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: ECN 308: Marketing Change Strategy |
| Marketing channel or distribution system plays a significant role in bridging a gap between the supply of products and services and the demand of consumers in the market. Continuous improvement of information and communication technology has helped for particularly global corporations to enhance its quality and efficiency of such supply chain system. This course mainly discusses the logic of marketing channel strategies (how to design, develop, and manage effective relationship between buyers and sellers) and how products and services are delivered to buyers (business users and also consumers) in the market. Case studies of various companies and related classroom discussion will complement lectures. Also in this course, we will learn how to createa business marketing plan. |
| Prerequisite: BUAD 301 |
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| BUAD 367-072: Department Elective (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: ECN309 International Business Law |
| This course will satisfy the same requirement as BUAD 475. Please speak to your advisor to have this course count as an elective for the IBS major. |
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| BUAD 384-079: Global Business Environment (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: ECN 240 International Business |
| Evaluation of the elements of the national, international, and global environments that influence the context and conduct of international business. Emphasizes aspects of the cultural, political, economic, legal-regulatory, trade, financial, and institutional environments. |
| Restrictions: Requires junior status |
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| BUAD 425-073: Current Issues in Global Business (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: ECN 343 Japanese Business Culture |
| Current topics and emerging issues in the changing global marketplace. May focus on regional issues, global business sectors, current issues in the globalization of business, or a combination of these. |
| Prerequisite: Senior standing or BUAD 100 or at least one of ACCT 483, BUAD 386, ECON 340, or FINC 415 |
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| BUAD 475-100: International Marketing (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: ECN 318 Global Marketing |
| Analysis of the concepts and practices relating to the marketing of products and services internationally. Focus on the uncontrollable environmental forces facing an international marketer, issues relating to the standardization of marketing strategies across countries and the unique problems of specific international markets. |
| Prerequisite: BUAD 100 or BUAD 301 |
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| BUAD 477-072: Digital Marketing (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: ECN 391 Digital Marketing |
| Explore the possibility and limitations of various digital media and learn how to apply and adapt basic and advanced marketing strategies to construct and critically evaluate digital efforts, their impact, and their practical use in marketing contexts. Develop skills related to search engines, social media, web analytics, and a wide variety of other formats. Examine strategies for creating, managing, and measuring two-way marketing conversations with consumers on a variety of digital platforms, including mobile devices. |
| Prerequisite: BUAD 301 |
| Restrictions: Open to marketing majors only |
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| COMM 167-073: Global Media (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: SOC 371 Global Media |
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| COMM 167-070: News Media, Culture, and Ideology (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: COM 260 News Media, Culture, and Ideology |
| This course introduces students to the principles, concepts and theories that guide news making, especially, international news. The focus therefore is on how the news is conceived by news makers – what the journalists are thinking – rather than on how the news reads to the audience. Students will use the tools of analysis, springing from the insights of journalists and editors – triangulated through academic theories and frameworks – to review and analyze articles of their choice as part of the class assignments and to present their analyses to class. Central to understanding are the components of the news that are considered (by media producers) newsworthy and culturally resonant to the audience to whom the news is directed. News components to be considered for analysis arise from three broad categories; news routine, culture and ideology. The key component in this class therefore is to understand why news makers produce and deliver the news they do. |
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| COMM 263-073: Communicative Behavior and Culture (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: COM 250 Intercultural Communication |
| Communicative processes in other cultures as well as subcultures in the US will be discussed. Students will become more mindful and aware of their own cultural patterns as well. Difficulties in cross cultural communication will also be discussed. |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
| | Multicultural |
| | Global Studies Minor |
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| ECON 342-076: Studies in International Economics: International Trade (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: ECN 320 - International Trade |
| Analysis of selected topics in International Economic, including international trade, international finance and the analysis of non-U.S. economies. This course provides an introduction to international trade theory and trade policy analysis in a combination of lecture and seminar format. Students will understand the nature of trade, the relationships among nations that trade with each other and will be able to critically analyze trade related international issues. |
| Prerequisite: ECON 101 and ECON 103. |
| Restrictions: may be repeated once for credit if topics vary |
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| EDUC 267-070: Education Systems (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: EDU 151 Education Systems |
| This course provides a wide-ranging introduction to education systems, with special reference to education in Japan. The emphasis is on examining both a broad range of key areas and participants’ own assumptions. This will provide a basis for developing a foundation for working as a practitioner in the future. Comparative approach will be used to engage with emerging educational issues as well as existing programs in Japanese education. |
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| ENGL 227-070: Introduction to Creative Writing (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: ENG 260 Creative Writing |
| This multi-genre creative writing course studies the craft, the formal building blocks, of effective writing. Creating both a strong foundation of terms and techniques, students will read and write in various creative genres. Students will cultivate writing habits and understand writing strategies in order to be both better readers and better writers. When taught in Japan, this course aims at developing advanced English writing skills within the vehicle of creative writing to promote literary and literacy skills by building on student writing competencies and desire to read and write within the literary traditions. |
| Prerequisite: ENGL 110 |
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| ENTR 420-070: Social Entrepreneurship (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: ECN354 Social Entrepreneurship |
| Focus on developing creative, sustainable solutions to address societal problems. The course is designed to empower students to see social entrepreneurship as a force for social change and give them the knowledge, skills and connections needed to make an impact on the lives of others. |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
| | Discovery Learning |
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| FINC 200-070: Fundamentals of Finance (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: ECN301: Financial Theories and Applications |
Provides non-business majors with an overview of the role of finance within a
business organization. Topics include financial statement analysis, time
value of money, capital budgeting, valuation and the cost of capital. |
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| FINC 367-070: Behavioral Finance (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: ECN 348 Behavioral Finance |
| This course trains students in behavioural concepts with application to finance, financial decision-making and financial markets. The concepts covered can also be used in economics, and other areas of business such as marketing. The course examines behavioural frames, mental accounting, overconfidence, biases and heuristics, and the implications of these concepts for both individual investor behaviour and the functioning of financial markets. The class includes participation in behavioural experiments. |
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| GEOG 102-070: Human Geography (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: GEO 150 Introduction to Human Geography |
| Examination of the spatial distribution of human activities worldwide. Particular attention is given to those factors and processes that have led to spatial inequality and locational conflict from the international scale to the neighborhood scale. |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
| | University Social Science Breadth |
| | Arts and Sciences - Group C |
| | Multicultural |
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| GEOG 325-071: Urban Geography (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: GEO 240 Geography of East Asia |
| Spatial relationships of urban areas, focusing on the structure of towns, the organization of urban space and the external relationships of cities. . Using perspectives offered by political geography, historical geography, and urban geography lectures focus on patterns of urbanization, territoriality, and East Asian cultural complexes. The seminar discussions emerge directly from the required readings and foreground two regions: North Korea and and the French Concession in Shanghai. |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
| | University Social Science Breadth |
| | Arts and Sciences - Group C |
| NOT OFFERED THIS SEMESTER. |
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| HIST 138-070: East Asian Civilization: Japan (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: JAS201 Japanese History I: Premodern Japan |
| A survey of major aspects of Japanese civilization, relating the past to the present. |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
| | University History Breadth |
| | Arts and Sciences - Group B |
| | Multicultural |
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| HIST 167-070: Modern History of Culture, Media, and Language in Japan (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: JAS 367 Modern History of Culture, Media, and Language in Japan |
| This course will attempt to comparatively and analytically review cultural hybridism, as well as review and understand the historical, cultural, and social transformation of the early modern period in Japan, and the adoption of the parallel Western-Japanese cultural system, and further to examine the transformation’s implications for the country/culture today. |
| NOT OFFERED THIS SEMESTER. |
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| JAPN 107-070: Japanese III - Intermediate (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: JPL/N210 Upper Elementary Japanese I / JPL/N219 Upper Elementary Japanese I Practice |
| Development of aural, oral, reading, and writing skills at the intermediate Japanese level, including continued practice in identifying and reproducing Kanji characters, handling a greater variety of formality levels, and verb forms. Media Center resources utilized. |
| Prerequisite: JAPN 106 or four years of high school Japanese |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
| | Arts and Sciences - Foreign Language |
| Restrictions: must be taken at Akita in conjunction with JAPN 200 |
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| JAPN 200-070: Japanese Grammar and Composition (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: See JAPN 107 & JAPN 205 |
| Further study of Japanese grammar, kanji characters and reading and writing skills for communication. Emphasis on grammar, Kanji and essay writing. |
| Restrictions: must be taken at Akita in conjunction with JAPN 107 or JAPN 205, depending on placement test results |
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| JAPN 205-070: Japanese Conversation (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: JPL/N220 Upper Elementary Japanese II / JPL/N229 Upper Elementary Japanese II Practice |
| Practical use of Japanese by means of oral reports on a variety of topics including family, school, and work life. Emphasis on improvement of conversational skills for social situations which require different politeness levels, as well as grammatical and written competence. |
| Prerequisite: One of the following: JAPN107, JAPN200, JAPN201, JAPN202, JAPN209 |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
| | Arts and Sciences - Group C |
| Restrictions: must be taken at Akita in conjunction with JAPN 200; Prerequisite requires a minimum grade of B. |
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| JAPN 306-070: Practical Oral/Written Expression (6 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: JPL/N310 Intermediate Japanese I |
| Designed to increase fluency and vocabulary. Grammar review focuses on special problems |
| Prerequisite: One of the following: JAPN 202, JAPN 205, or 300-level JAPN course. |
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| JAPN 355-071: Special Topics: Upper Intermediate Japanese (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: JPL 305 Intermediate Japanese |
| Provides advanced instruction in Japanese grammar at the 400 level. Textbooks will provide a good basis for students to build grammar and discuss social issues such as marriage, illness, careers for women, and globalization. Students will also discuss issues using complementary materials chosen by the instructor (newspapers, magazines, television and so on). |
| Prerequisite: One of the following: JAPN 202, JAPN 205, or a 300-level JAPN course. |
| Restrictions: must be taken at Akita in conjunction with JAPN 455-073 - Intermediate Japanese II |
| May be repeated for credit three times when topics vary. |
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| JAPN 366-070: Independent Study - Japanese Practice (1 credit) pass/fail |
| Provider Equivalent: JPL 331 Japanese Practice |
| At the beginning of the semester, students will receive guidance regarding the course and advice on creating a study plan. After deciding what to study and which materials might best support their particular needs/goals, students are required to spend 4 hours or more per week on their independent study. Although students receive guidance, ultimately they are free to choose study materials of interest/value to them, and it is their responsibility to reach their particular goals. Students and their instructors will have regular (frequency will be decided by each instructor) meetings where students report their progress, share problems and receive guidance from the instructor when necessary. Evidence of more than 35 hours of independent study and a satisfactory record of each student’s study must be submitted to the instructor by the end of the semester in order to pass the course. |
| Prerequisite: THREE of the following: JAPN 200, JAPN 201, JAPN 202, JAPN 205, JAPN 206, JAPN 209, Plus permission of instructor. |
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| JAPN 401-070: Using Japanese: Issues in Contemporary Society (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: JAS 310 Intercultural Perspectives on Japanese Society |
| This course is designed to acquaint students with the pragmatics of Japanese language, in particular with cultural contexts of its use and with typical patterns of thinking among Japanese people which for international students maybe unknown, and of which Japanese students may not be aware. Based on the experience gained in class activities and the discussion among the classmates representing different culture students will identify, discuss, and compare contextual issues involved in exemplary situations. Similar assignments will be given to analyze authentic situations or examples from one’s own experience. Since the course activities will be carried out in Japanese language, international students will get some assistance in understanding readings and other assignments, however, the focus will not be on the grammatical or vocabulary issues, but on the pragmatic aspects of language. Class activities will include discussions and presentations of individual work assigned as homework. Some field trips are included in the plan for this course to provide opportunities for making direct observation of communication pattern in various contexts and in authentic social environment. |
| Prerequisite: Two of JAPN3XX |
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| JAPN 407-071: Kanji Consolidation (1 credit) |
| Provider Equivalent: JPL 324 Kanji Consolidation |
| This is a Kanji Consolidation course aimed mainly for students whose first language make use of Chinese characters (but not exclusively), or those who have built reasonable foundation of Kanji to learn effectively in their intermediate level courses. This course provides students with opportunities to learn and review Kanji introduced in elementary level classes, and to expand their knowledge of Kanji, in order to prepare for their study in the higher-intermediate level courses. In class, students practice reading and writing Kanji with several compounds used in daily life. They may also try to find interesting kanji used in signboards, menus, flyers, magazines, comics, TV and movie subtitles and homepages on the Internet, etc. |
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| JAPN 407-070: Kanji Foundation (1 credit) |
| Provider Equivalent: JPL 314 Kanji Foundation |
| This is a Kanji Foundation course aimed mainly for students whose first language DOES NOT make use of Chinese characters (but not exclusively), or those who have not yet built reasonable foundation of Kanji to learn effectively in their intermediate level courses. This course provides students with opportunities to learn and review Kanji introduced in elementary level classes, and to expand their knowledge of Kanji, in order to prepare for their study in the higher-intermediate level courses. In class, students practice reading and writing Kanji with several compounds used in daily life. They may also try to find interesting kanji used in signboards, menus, flyers, magazines, comics, TV and movie subtitles and homepages on the Internet, etc |
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| JAPN 408-100: Advanced Japanese (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: JPL 506 Advanced Japanese |
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| Restrictions: must be taken at Akita in conjunction with JAPN 455, Advanced Japanese |
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| JAPN 408-070: English-Japanese Translation (2 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: JPL 442 English-Japanese Translation |
| This course requires students to translate mainly from English to Japanese and understand the differece between the two languages. |
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| JAPN 408-071: Higher Intermediate Japanese (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: JPL 402 Higher Intermediate Japanese |
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| Restrictions: must be taken at Akita in conjunction with JAPN 455, Higher Intermediate Japanese |
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| JAPN 408-072: Japanese-Chinese Translation (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: JPL 521 Japanese-Chinese Translation |
| This course is for Chinese speakers who have an advanced level of Japanese language skill. Numerous skills necessary in the translation will be taught by investigating the differences and contrasts between Japanese and Chinese languages. We will take up the problems which are especially difficult for Chinese speakers. By using practical materials, we will explain which translation is most appropriate as a means of transmitting information. To enhance learning, students are required to do many in-class practices. After completing this course students will deepen their knowledge of Japanese language. |
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| JAPN 408-073: Pronunciation (2 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: JPL 315 or JPL 415 Pronunciation |
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| JAPN 408-074: Reading Comprehension I (2 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: JPL 390 Reading Comprehension |
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| Restrictions: designed for students also taking JAPN 306 and 367 |
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| JAPN 408-075: Reading Comprehension II (2 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: JPL 391 Reading Comprehension |
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| Restrictions: designed for students also taking JAPN 401 and 405 |
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| JAPN 408-076: Reading Comprehension III (2 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: JPL 394 Reading Comprehension |
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| Restrictions: designed for students also taking JAPN 455 and 467, Intermediate Japanese |
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| JAPN 408-077: Speaking (2 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: JPL 411 Speaking |
| This course is designed for students at the 400-level. Students will practice how to choose appropriate speech styles in different situations. |
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| JAPN 408-078: Special Topics - Intermediate Japanese III (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: JPL 307 Intermediate Japanese |
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| Restrictions: must be taken at Akita in conjunction with JAPN 455-073, Intermediate Japanese III |
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| JAPN 408-079: Writing (2 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: JPL 421 Writing |
| This course is designed for students who have advanced level proficiency in Japanese and want to improve their writing skills. This course will focus on the development of academic writing skills. Students will learn basic rules and styles for academic paper writing and write their own papers on a wide range of topics. |
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| JAPN 455-070: Selected Authors, Works Themes: Advanced Japanese (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: JPL 506 Advanced Japanese |
| At the beginning of the semester, students will receive guidance regarding the course and advice on creating a study plan. After deciding what to study and which materials might best support their particular needs/goals, students are required to spend 4 hours or more per week on their independent study. Although students receive guidance, ultimately they are free to choose study materials of interest/value to them, and it is their responsibility to reach their particular goals. There are a wide variety of study materials available at the Language Development & Intercultural Studies Center (LDIC), so utilizing LDIC is strongly recommended. Students and their instructors will have regular (frequency will be decided by each instructor) meetings where students report their progress, share problems and receive guidance from the instructor when necessary. Evidence of more than 35 hours of independent study and a satisfactory record of each student’s study must be submitted to the instructor by the end of the semester in order to pass the course. |
| Restrictions: must be taken at Akita in conjunction with JAPN 408-100, Advanced Japanese |
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| JAPN 455-071: Selected Authors, Works Themes: Higher Intermediate Japanese (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: JPL 402 Higher Intermediate Japanese |
| Although this course focuses on the development of all four skills; reading, writing, speaking and listening, emphasis will be placed on reading comprehension. Authentic materials may include newspaper articles on relevant social or political issues, short essays, and short articles from academic texts. |
| Restrictions: must be taken at Akita in conjunction with JAPN 408-071, Higher Intermediate Japanese |
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| JAPN 455-073: Selected Authors, Works, and Themes: Topics in Advanced Japanese (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: JPL 307 Intermediate Japanese: Intermediate Japanese III |
| Explores the major issues in translating a Japanese literary text into English, including synonym choice, literal versus loose translation, poetic license and the tense-aspect controversy. Students will find their own method of translation, balancing creative expression with accuracy and fidelity to the text. |
| Prerequisite: Two 300-level Japanese courses |
| Restrictions: must be taken at Akita in conjunction with JAPN 408-078 |
| May be repeated for credit when topics vary. |
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| JAPN 455-070: Selected Authors, Works, Themes: Intermediate Japanese II (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: JPL 305 Intermediate Japanese |
| Works of one or more outstanding authors or on a special theme. This course is designed for those who want to improve their overall Japanese language skills, with special emphasis on reading and writing. In this course the second half of “An Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese” will be used as the core text, supplemented with authentic Japanese materials from several academic disciplines. Authentic materials may include newspaper articles on relevant social or political issues, short essays, and short articles from academic texts. Students will continue to be exposed to, learn and use expressions, vocabulary and the styles of writing found in academic texts and newspapers. |
| Prerequisite: Two 300-level Japanese courses |
| Restrictions: must be taken at Akita in conjunction with JAPN 355-071, Upper Intermediate Japanese |
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| LLCU 208-070: Cultures in context (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: JAS 250 Intro. to Japanese Society |
| Taught in English, this course introduces students to their host culture. This course will offer an overview of contemporary Japanese society and culture from a sociological perspective. In social sciences and humanities, the portrayal of Japan as a homogeneous and closed society has recently been challenged by increased emphases on diversity and dynamism within its social organizations and people. Yet, you might still find some common patterns in this society, for which you might be eager to find an explanation. Are these patterns just a product of your preconceptions or can they be supported by empirical facts and data? Sociological theories and methods become handy when you seek to grasp commonalities and changing trends in various areas of a society. In this course, you will examine organizing principles of Japanese society at micro and macro levels while becoming familiar with methods of sociological analysis. |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
| | University History Breadth |
| | Arts and Sciences - Group B |
| May be repeated for credit when topics vary. |
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| LLCU 208-071: Cultures in Context: Akita Rural Studies (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: JAS 380 Akita Rural Studies |
| Taught abroad in English, this course introduces students to their host culture and its history. Includes excursions to important cultural and natural sites, readings and discussion, and research on the host culture. When offered in Akita, this Project-Based Learning (PBL) course is designed to examine practical issues and local potentials of rural society through field research in Kayagasawa, a rural community in Akita. The overall aim of this course is that students will 1) study research methods and research design, 2) understand the realities and social characteristics of rural Akita, 3) enhance critical and comparative analytical views of consider Japanese rural communities, and 4) consider potential solutions for sustainable rural community. |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
| | University History Breadth |
| | Arts and Sciences - Group B |
| May be repeated for credit when topics vary. |
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| LLCU 208-073: Cultures in Context: Traditional Japanese Arts (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: JAS 115 Traditional Japanese Arts I: Tea Ceremony & JAS 135 Traditional Japanese Arts II: Ikebana, Kabuki, Noh, Buyo |
| Taught abroad in English, this course introduces students to their host culture and its history. Includes excursions to important cultural and natural sites, readings and discussion, and research on the host culture. When taught in Akita, this course is a combination of two courses that introduce students to the Japanese arts of tea ceremony and flower arranging. |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
| | University History Breadth |
| | Arts and Sciences - Group B |
| May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Students must enroll in BOTH courses at AIU for credit and a grade in order to earn credit for LLCU 208 at UD. |
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| LLCU 360-070: Humanities Colloquium: Japanese Visual Culture (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: JAS 370 Anime and Contemporary Japanese Visual Culture |
| You've all seen anime—but do you know the real story of anime's rise as a global pop culture phenomenon? All the fascinating interconnections between anime and other visual media in Japan and globally? The myriad ways we can interact with anime, manga, contemporary TV, cinema, and more? What aspects make these culture industry products Japanese, and what aspects make them transnational? If you are ready to expand your cultural horizons through screenings and in-depth discussions of the most riveting anime, films, and TV programs coming out of contemporary Japan, then this course is for you. |
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| MUSC 167-070: Music Experience Through Practice (1 credit) |
| Provider Equivalent: MUS 221 |
By participating in the Music Experience Through Practice course, students learn important skills associated with a liberal education: discipline, ear training, listening to each other, the basic mathematics of counting and keeping time, collaboration, ensemble playing and how to care for a string instrument (violin). This course is not designed for music majors.Instead, it welcomes all music lovers, regardless of their experience
learning or playing music. The last objective is that students develop a
life-long interest in learning and performing music. |
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| MUSC 205-072: Music of the World (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: MUS 250: Music We Live By |
| Survey of non-Western world musical cultures utilizing textbook, reprinted reserve articles, films and in-class performance/demonstrations. Goal is the understanding and appreciation of various world musics. When taught on this program, the course concentrates on the relationship between music and societies: how music has been used throughout history as a multi-purpose instrument to influence human perception and behavior, how music is used to tell stories and educate people, how music influences the ways in which we relate to other people. Students will study how music constitutes a cultural element that helps us understand many forms of human interaction, from transferring cultural heritage, to selling products and promoting political agendas. |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
| | University History Breadth |
| | Arts and Sciences - Group B |
| | Multicultural |
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| PHIL 105-073: Critical Thinking (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: ECN250 Foundations of Managerial Decision-Making |
Emphasis on developing skill at logical criticism of arguments. Topics
include informal fallacies, deceiving with statistics, the role of definitions
in reasoning, the importance of evidence and confirmation. |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
| | University Arts/Humanities Breadth |
| | Arts and Sciences - Group A |
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| PHIL 125-070: Topics: Philosophy in Popular Culture (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: PHL250: Philosophy Through Science Fiction |
| Philosophical ideas expressed in popular media such as science fiction or fantasy literature, films and music. Topics are variable. When taugh on this program, the course uses examples from science fiction to explore and discuss some fundamental philosophical ideas. The focus will mostly be on metaphysical questions. The course addresses the nature of reality, including consciousness, artificial intelligence, personal identity, time, space and possible worlds. Students will learn to express their own ideas in a clear and concise manner, learn argumentative techniques and become acquainted with some fundamental ideas and questions in philosophy: questions about consciousness, personal identity, time, space, reality. |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
| | University Arts/Humanities Breadth |
| | Arts and Sciences - Group A |
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| POSC 409-073: Topics in World Politics: Chinese Politics & Thought (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: PLS 360 - Chinese Politics and Thought |
| This course is to study the thoughts of Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping;two great leaders in contemporary China. Mao and Deng could well represent two different Chinese political thoughts in 20th century. This course will equip students with useful information and conceptual tools for further research on China in the fields of politics, society, economics and business. |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
| | Global Studies Minor |
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| POSC 409-074: Topics in World Politics: Japanese Politics (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: JAS 220 - Japanese Politics |
| This course gives a wide and deep understanding on political issues currently occurring in Japan. It stands on the following basic philosophy: “There is no national vitality without local vitality.” And, in addition to taking up most current political issues, the discussions are conducted in direction of decentralization with the emphasis on the underlying structural issues. |
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| POSC 428-070: Topics in Asian Politics: Japanese Constitution and Law (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: LAW 160 Japanese Constitute and Law |
| The Constitution sets out the fundamental principles of Japanese government and the rights of its people. It is essential knowledge that requires consideration of the nature of government and the character of a nation. This course aims to provide students with sufficient knowledge and capacity for thinking about these fundamental questions of government and society. |
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| UNIV 373-010: Study Abroad - Akita (0 credits) pass/fail |
| Students are asked to reflect upon changes in their knowledge, skills, and attitudes that occur due to their study abroad experience and are required to complete a brief post-program assessment of these changes. |
| Satisfies the following requirements: |
| | Discovery Learning |
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| WOMS 250-071: Topics in International Women's Studies (3 credits) |
| Provider Equivalent: GND 200 Introduction to Gender Studies: Women’s Rights and Leadership |
| Explores topics related to women's lives in various parts of the world and may include women's history, women's creativity, and social movements in Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia or Latin America |
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| Requirements | |
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Not open to Sophmores
Requirements:
juniors and seniors regardless of major who have completed Japanese 106 or the equivalent prior to departure as well as at least two semesters of college-level coursework at the time of application.
Applicants must have earned grades of at least a B in all Japanese language courses. Exceptions may be made upon petition to the chairperson of the Japanese faculty, Chika Inoue (cinoue@udel.edu). A basic knowledge of Japanese is essential.
Full-time enrollment status of12 or more credits during the program is required.
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For all participants, a formal application is necessary, including at least one recommendation. An interview may be conducted in person or by Zoom.
A transcript is required from Non-UD applicants only. Non-UD students, please email a copy of your official transcript to the Program Coordinator.
Study abroad at the University of Delaware is highly competitive. Please review the study abroad acceptance process. If you are not selected for your first choice program, we encourage you to apply to another program. |
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| Costs | |
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How much does it cost?.
- University of Delaware Tuition/Fees for one Fall Semester
- Travel Study Program Fee
- Usually covers: housing, all program-related excursions and some meals (check with the program's faculty director for details).
- Does NOT cover: airfare to/from the program site and ground transportation to/from the U.S. departure airport. For planning purposes only, we estimate roundtrip airfare to be approximately $1,700.00.
- Plan ahead for how to pay for travel study, and make sure you understand the costs associated with your program.
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When and how do I pay?
If you are offered acceptance to the program, you will have 3 days to withdraw without financial penalty. After the 3 days have passed, you will be officially accepted to the program, and CGPS will post the full Program Fee and Tuition/Fees to your UD student account.
- An initial payment of $1000.00 will be due in early April.
- The balance of the Program Fee and Tuition/Fees will be due in early August.
- Payments are submitted through My Finances in UDSIS.
- All charges, once posted to your account, are considered non-refundable.
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Other important things to note:
- Program Fees are subject to change until the group's departure date. Final Program Fees may increase due to unforeseen local cost increases, fluctuations in exchange rates, or changes in the group size.
- CGPS reserves the right to cancel a program at any time due to under-enrollment, safety/health/security issues, staffing issues, or any other relevant reason. If your program is cancelled, you will receive a full refund of all Program Fees paid.
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| | Delaware Resident | Non-Delaware Resident | | Final Tuition based on current year | $7,300.00 | $19,595.00 | | Final Program Fee | $300.00 | $300.00 | | UD Registration & Activities Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | | Total to be charged to UD account (final) | $7,600.00 | $19,895.00 | | Plus Airfare Estimate (purchased separately) | $1,700.00 | $1,700.00 |
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| The rates above may not apply to you if you are a UD graduate student during the time you are studying abroad. Please refer to http://www1.udel.edu/finaid/rates.html for the appropriate rates. |
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| The University of Delaware’s differential charge for Engineering, Nursing and Business & Economics students does not apply to winter or summer session and is waived for students enrolled in semester- or year-long study abroad and exchange programs sponsored by the University. |
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| Scholarships | |
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| Financial need-based scholarships are available to UD undergraduates on a competitive basis. To be considered, students must have a current FAFSA on-file with Student Financial Services. For more details, please see our scholarships page. |
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| Deadlines | |
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| All charges, once posted to your account, are considered non-refundable. Payments are submitted through My Finances in UDSIS. |
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| Submit Program Application by 5pm on | February 01, 2024 | | Acceptance and Scholarship Announced | February 05, 2024 | | $1,000.00 Initial Payment Due * | early April | | Program Fee Balance, Tuition and Fees Due | early August |
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| *All students will receive an email when they are accepted to a program and will have 10 days from that notification to make their $1,000.00 Initial Payment. |
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| Please note that this program is highly competitive and will accept only a limited number of applicants. |
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| Contacts | |
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| Chika Inoue |
| Faculty Director |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures |
| 309 Jastak-Burgess Hall |
| 302-831-1999 |
| cinoue@udel.edu |
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| Akita-UD course equivalencies |
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| Program information is subject to change at any time. Please check this web site periodically for updates. |
