This course, a three credit course, is intended to promote intensive Japanese language immersion, culture studies and global education for students during the summer when Japanese courses are not offered on campus. Students accompanied by the program conductor, will go to Japan in order to experience living with Japanese families in two different cities for two weeks.

During the homestay, students will have the opportunity to experience one full day of Japanese school life and to learn about Japanese society through first-hand experience. They will participate in various activities with their host families, visit local companies and factories to further their knowledge of Japanese culture and society, and , depending upon their Japanese language skills, explore the old capital city of Kyoto independently. The 2008 program will include a day trip to Miya-jima shrine and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and Park in order to further the participants’ historical and scientific knowledge of nuclear power and the importance of world peace. The students will attend seminars by an Atomic Bomb survivor and Hiroshima Jogakuin University. These program elements, including the intensive preparation including lectures by a history professor prior to the trip, will open the door for the students to absorb new ideas and nurture their young minds while cultivating a broader global perspective.

For pictures of WSU Students at Hiroshima Jogakuin University, please click here

Classical and Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Rie Masuda

In addition to program cost, students will pay current published fees to WSU for 3 credit hours at the appropriate level through the normal tuition payment process. Students with questions regarding the tuition and fee assessment rate may contact Registration and Scheduling at (313) 577-3541 or view: http://www.classschedule.wayne.edu/course_web/schedule/index.cfm.

JPN 1010, JPN 1020 or instructor approval.

Students are encouraged to apply for WSU's Global Grant to offset some of their additional expenses. Applications can be downloaded here or visit:

The Office of Study Abroad and Global Programs
5155 Gullen Mall
1600 Undergraduate Library
Detroit, MI 48202
Tel: 313-577-3207

Rie Masuda
565 Manoogian Hall
ad9560@wayne.edu
313-577-3015