Ritsumeikan University - Summer Program

City: Kyoto Country: Japan

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Overview

What the Program has to offer:

A five-week program in Japanese language and culture
Includes discussions, lectures, and field trips
Japanese Language Classes will be conducted for three hours each weekday morning, providing an intensive and thorough introduction to the Japanese language. Particular emphasis is placed on oral communicative skills, which is the most difficult element of language learning when studying in North America. This program is expected to provide a solid foundation for continued language studies in Japanese. Upon their arrival, students will take a language placement test to determine which class level they will enter out of the following six levels: Beginner I, Beginner II, Beginner III, Intermediate I, Intermediate II, and Advanced.
Japan Studies
A series of lectures complements the language curriculum by giving students a general overview of Japanese culture. Lectures are conducted by specialists in business, history, sociology, and traditional culture and focus on topics such as business, history, sociology, and traditional culture. In addition to becoming familiar with the finer aspects of Japanese culture in class, students can participate in various fieldwork activities each week to reinforce what they have learned.
Held at Ritsumeikan University (Kinugasa Campus) located in northwestern Kyoto, a 1,200-year-old city rich in culture and art
The Kinugasa Campus is a tranquil setting for learning and is surrounded by well-known temples, such as Kinkakuji, Ryoanji, Ninnaji, and Tojiin

When Can I Go?

Terms Offered: Spring

Dates & Duration:

RSJP1 May to June (five weeks)*

*Introductory language level class was not available for this session in 2024

RSJP2 July to August (five weeks)

Ualberta Application Deadline: Feb. 2, 2025

Eligibility Requirements

Open to: All Faculties (Pre-requisite required: JAPAN 102 or equivalent)

Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on the last 24 credits of graded coursework. Students approved for the program by the University of Alberta International must submit a separate application with the Ritsumeikan University.

Level: Undergraduate

Transfer Credit: To be considered for transfer credit, all students must achieve a minimum grade of C from Ritsumeikan University. Please consult your faculty advisor before participating in the program to discuss transfer credit.