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ASIA JAPAN

Japanese Culture & Society

J-TERM

OVERVIEW

One of two partnering Japan
programs which will travel
jointly to Kyoto, Tokyo and
Inayuma, the Japanese Culture & Society program will offer
students a 4-credit course in Asian Studies with a focus on the
DETAILS history, culture, religious beliefs and social structures linked to
the sites visited during the 3-week tour program.

The program will begin with a stay in Kyoto, Japan’s ancient
capital. There students will be able to visit the city’s many
Eligibility & Program Cap: Requires sophomore temples, shrines and palaces as they explore the history and
status and a 2.00 GPA. No prior study of culture of Japan. The group will then travel to see the famous
Japanese language is required. The program is Inayuma Castle and the Uraken Japanese Garden. The final
open to any students and will be capped at 14 stop on the tour will be the ultra-modern, yet equally ancient
students. city of Tokyo, where the group will be able to experience
Kabuki theatre, explore the famous Ginza, Shibuya and
Course(s) & Credits: Students will enroll in JPST Shinjuku districts and meet with Japanese students from
250: Japanese Culture & Society (PH,G) for 4- Augustana partner schools in the city.
credits. It is not possible for students to enroll in
both this course and the partner Sociology
course, only one of the two is possible.

Faculty Contacts: For information on this
program and the accompanying course, please
contact Dr. M. Nagase (WLLC)

Dates: January 2020, with predeparture
orientation meetings required in Fall Semester
2019.

BUDGET & FEES v

Program Fee: Tentative fee: $4,200. A definitive fee
will be announced soon. Augie Choice eligible for
juniors & seniors.

Includes: Airfare, ground transportation, lodging,
excursions and international travel health insurance.

Does not Include: Non-group meals & discretionary
spending.

Out of Pocket Estimate: $600-$800 142