Ritsumeikan University - Summer Program

City: Kyoto Country: Japan

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. Students will take a language placement test upon their arrival which will determine which level of class 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 which are designed to complement the language curriculum by providing students with a general overview of Japanese culture. Lectures focus on such topics as business, history, sociology and traditional culture and are conducted by specialists in these fields. As well as having the chance to become more familiar with the finer aspects of Japanese culture in class, students also have the opportunity to take part in various fieldwork activities each week to reinforce what they have learned in class.
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 well-known temples, such as Kinkakuji, Ryoanji, Ninnaji, and Tojiin

When Can I Go?

Terms Offered: Spring

Dates & Duration: May 21 to June 21, 2024 (five weeks)

Application Deadline: February 28, 2024 (University of Alberta International deadline). Selected students will need to submit a separate application to Ritsumeikan University by March 5, 2024 (5 PM Japan Time)

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 University of Alberta International will need to submit a separate application with the Ritsumeikan University.

Level: Undergraduate

Transfer Credit: All students must achieve a minimum grade of C from Ritsumeikan University in order to be considered for transfer credit. Please consult your faculty advisor prior to your participation in the program to discuss transfer credit.