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Kansai Gaidai University - Summer Program (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Osaka, Japan
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Program Homepage: Click to visit
  • Restrictions: RCNJ applicants only
  • Budget Sheets: Summer
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2025 03/03/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Discipline of Study: Cultural Studies, East Asian Studies, International Studies Language of Instruction: English, Japanese
Housing Options: Student Dormitories Minimum GPA: 3.0
Class Status: 2nd year (Sophomore), 3rd year (Junior), 4th year (Senior) Program Type: Study
Program Description:
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Experience Japan in Summer is a 6-week program offered by the Asian Studies Program at Kansai Gaidai University. It offers invaluable experiences to those students who are interested in learning Japanese language and selected topics in Asian Studies.

ACADEMICS

Japanese Language Course (8 credits)

The combination of an elementary Japanese language course with lectures in the Asian Studies will lay a foundation for understanding about Japan and its people. Field trips and
student-organized activities will add an interesting hands-on experience to your learning.

Introduction to Asian Studies Course (2 credits)
(Culture/Manga/International Relations)

This course will cover three topic areas related to Asian Studies: Japanese Culture, Manga Drawing, and International Relations.
  1. Introduction to Culture
  2. Japanese Culture
  3. Cross-cultural Interaction
  4. Japanese Culture: Sports
  5. Japanese Culture: Business
  6. Manga Drawing
  7. Manga Drawing
  8. Manga Drawing
  9. Manga Drawing
  10. Manga Drawing
  11. Post-World War II Japan
  12. Reconstructing Asia
  13. Japan’s entry into the United Nations
  14. Japanese Peacebuilding
  15. Contemporary Asian Politics
*During this program you will have the opportunity to meet/interact with Japanese local students as you will be paired with a local speaking partner who will also act as a student guide. Also, there will be additional events organized by local students.
**The maximum number of participants to be accepted will be 30 students. If the number of students does not reach 10 students, the program will be cancelled.

ACCOMMODATION

Summer program participants will be housed in our designated international student dormitory (i.e., Seminar House) with a roommate.

LOCATION

Kansai Gaidai's two campuses (Nakamiya and Hotani) are located in Hirakata city (pop.: 405,000) near Osaka city, the second largest business metropolis next to Tokyo. Hirakata is also close to Kyoto and Nara, both of which are synonymous with "Japan's rich tradition." This Geographic advantage provides students with easy access to the centers of Osaka and Kyoto in little over half an hour by train.

COST
*Please view budget sheet for updated costs. This program does NOT fall under the terms of the semester exchange agreement

The program fee includes airport pick-up service (in Japan), tuition, housing, liability insurance, and some field trips.
Kitchen facilities are available in our student dormitory. You are expected to cook your own meals. Supermarkets are available within walking distance.