A Study Abroad Experience in Nagasaki, Japan
Coursework offered in Japanese language and culture, sociology, history, literature, fine arts, business practices, and martial arts/sports of Japan
Estimated Cost: $7,944 (includes housing)
Fall Dates: September – December
(other ending date: February)
Spring Dates: End of March – End of July
Deadline for Fall: February 15
Deadline for Spring: October 1
Number of Positions: 25
Updated: July 30, 2008
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Program Description
The program at the Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies and Nagasaki College of Foreign Languages are housed together on one campus. The campus was founded in 1945 and has a student population of 850. The program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to study Japanese language and culture while living in Japan. The program provides the participants with a genuine experience in Japanese culture and language. There are 40 full-time faculty members and the program also includes one-on-one sessions each week with native-speaking conversation partners. The conversation partners are chosen from among the Japanese students at the college and university, and the sessions are intended to reinforce classroom studies. Conversation partners are to meet twice a week for an hour at a time. More information can be found on the internet at these websites:
http://www.uwplatt.edu/studyabroad/japan/index.html
http://www.nagasaki-gaigo.ac.jp/jasin/
Nagasaki, Japan
The campus is located in Nagasaki; a city of 500,000. Nagasaki is located at the end of the archipelago that makes up Japan. Its natural location, with China nearest to the west, made it the center of trade during the 15th century. Throughout hundreds of years, the trade industry created an international flavor with the presence of traders from China, Britain, America, and Russia. This remains evident today through festivals, architecture, cuisine, and cultural spirit. The city of Nagasaki rises up from the East China Sea thus producing spectacular views from its steep inland hills. The city has several natural sights to visit such as its rugged coastline, beaches, islands, volcanic mountains, and national park.
Courses
The coursework for this program can fulfill general education or program requirements. Students will take 12-16 credits in Japanese language, studies, and traditional arts. No prior knowledge of the language is required for participation. Students are placed at the appropriate level of Japanese for the required language course. All courses included one-on-one tutoring sessions with native-speaking conversation partners. The Japan Studies classes focus on history, culture, literature, business, economics, and society of Japan. The traditional Japanese arts courses are intended to enrich the student's appreciation through a hands-on approach. Please review the UW-Platteville website below for courses offered.
http://www.uwplatt.edu/studyabroad/japan/courses/index.html
Estimated Costs
Students will pay a program fee to UW-Stout to cover the cost of tuition, health insurance, service and contingency fees, housing and laptop fees. All other expenses, including personal expenses, visa fees, meals and travel are paid directly by students. Eligible students can use their financial aid to help pay these expenses. Actual costs may necessitate an increase depending on changes in currency exchange rate, tuition increases, airfare and personal spending habits.
Fall or Spring Term:
Estimated Program Cost: $7,944
- Non-resident add: $1000
- Tri-State Initiative resident add: $400
Estimated Housing Costs: (included in program cost)
Estimated Personal Expenses: $5,100
Total Estimated Costs: $13,044
For further breakdown of all estimated costs, please contact the Office of International Education (below).
Eligibility
Students must be at least sophomore status, have a GPA of 2.5, and be in good academic standing at the time of participation. No prior knowledge of the Japanese language is required.
Housing and Meals
To deepen the understanding and experience of Japanese culture, each student will live with a Japanese host family. Two meals will be provided per day by the host family.
Passport/Visa
All students must have a valid U.S. passport and Visa issued by the Japanese Embassy. A passport is needed to apply for the visa. Therefore, it is imperative to apply for your passport promptly. The current passport fee is $100. If students already have a US passport, they must make sure to check the dates of validity. It must be valid for six months beyond the return date to the US. Once accepted by the Nagasaki program, UW-Platteville receives each participants ‘Certificate of Eligibility’ (CoE) form from NUFS/NCFL. This form is needed to fill out the visa application. UW-Platteville will supply the CoE form and directions on how to complete the visa for Japan.
Application Procedures
Please make an appointment with the Office of International Education (OIE), 400 Bowman Hall, to review and receive the application materials. Completed forms are returned to OIE. A $100 nonrefundable application fee is paid to the Student Business Services Office located in the Administration Building at time of application. Once accepted by UW-Stout, a $200 nonrefundable service fee will be required to hold a place in the program.
For More Information
- Please contact OIE for an appointment
to discuss your Study Abroad options
and receive application materials.
715/232-2132, E-mail: globaled@uwstout.edu - More information can be found on the internet at these websites:
http://www.nagasaki-gaigo.ac.jp/jasin/
http://www.uwplatt.edu/studyabroad/japan/index.html