June 30, 2008 - July 25, 2008 (4 weeks) at the University of Shizuoka
* These are the dates that classes start and end.

A single class with 5 - 10 students who have some basic knowledge of the Japanese language. In other words;

- Those who have successfully completed at least 1 year of high school level classroom instruction, or;

- Students who have successfully completed at least 50 hours of college level classroom instruction, or;

- Those who have already learned the Vocabulary-Kanji-Grammar stated in the prerequisite Vocabulary-Kanji-Grammar list.

* Priority will be given to applicants enrolled in high schools, though applicants from higher-level institutions are also welcome.

* Applicants must be highly motivated to learn foreign cultures and languages.

* Applicants must be flexible and interested in communicating with peer classmates, students at the University of Shizuoka, the host family, and other people who are involved in this program.

* Applicants must obey Japanese laws and behave in accordance with the University of Shizuoka regulations.

The fee is subject to change.
The above fee includes:
Textbook, room with breakfast and dinner at Mokusei Kaikan, homestay, and transportation from Narita Airport to Shizuoka.

Combination of Mokusei Kaikan (seminar house) and Homestay experience
　* We will match you a homestay family.

Through this program participants will
　1. learn to communicate in Japanese in a culturally appropriate way.
　2. be better able to maintain amicable relationships with Japanese-speaking people.
　3. have the opportunity to study abroad in a college setting.

Successful completion of the program can be considered for four credits of Independent Travel Study at California State University, Sacramento (CSUS). For further information, see CSUS page (click here) or directly mail their office (click here). (In order to receive the credits, submit the necessary documents to CSUS by May 19, 2008.)

Genki 1 & Genki 1 Workbook

* Chapters to be covered are subject to change depending upon the participants’ initial proficiency levels,

　but it is most likely that you will study chapters 3 through 7.

* Other materials, if any, will be introduced during class sessions.

* Conversation partnerships with the University of Shizuoka students
* High school visit
* Others
　(The plans are subject to change depending on availability and weather.)

Located on routes connecting the eastern and western parts of Japan (1 hour west of Tokyo by bullet train), Shizuoka City has all the amenities of a large city (pop. 700,000). Shizuoka is also blessed with an abundance of natural beauty including mountains, rivers, hot springs, and lakes: Izu Peninsula with its characteristic jagged coastline, the spectacular South Japan Alps, such grand rivers as the Fuji, Abe, Ohi, and Tenryu, and splendid Lake Hamana.

The University of Shizuoka is north of the scenic Nihondaira Plateau, 307 meters above sea level. To the east of the university rises spectacular Mt. Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan. The university forms the nucleus of an important educational and cultural zone, along with the Shizuoka Prefectural Central Library and the Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art, both adjacent to the campus.

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