Arizona in Kyoto: Experience Japanese Culture
Kyoto, Japan
Program Facts
Program Type: UA Faculty-led
Credit Type: UA Direct Credit
Level of Study: Undergraduate
GPA: 2.5
Class Eligibility: Sophomore , Junior , Senior
Language of Instruction: English
Program Open To: UA and Non-UA Students
Coordinator: Nicole Staab
Explore Arizona in Kyoto: Experience Japanese Culture
Summer 2024 Dates: June 8 - July 3
Information Session: 11/13/23!
Kyoto, the former capital of Japan for over a millennium, is the heart and soul of the nation’s cultural traditions. Students will explore a variety of aspects of the city, delve into the rich culture of Kyoto, and discover how Japan’s enormously influential culture took root and flourished. Past program excursions have included visits to the International Manga Museum, a sake brewery, a Hanshin Tigers baseball game, and one of Osaka's famous fish markets. This is a can't-miss opportunity to immerse yourself in Japan's history and culture!
***This program is limited to a maximum of 16 students.***
Students will have the opportunity to enroll in two courses:
- JPN/RELI 220: Religion in Japanese Society (3 credits)
- Introduction to texts, images and activities, both historical and contemporary, that comprise Japanese religion.
- JPN 272: Japanese Civilization (3 credits)
- The study of the evolution of Japanese social values, aesthetic expression, religion and political institutions in order to understand Japan's cultural heritage and contemporary society.
For students who have already completed one of these courses, an independent study option (EAS/CHN/JPN 399) is available.
Faculty:
Professor Chieko Nakano chiekon@arizona.edu
Professor Takashi Miura tmiura@arizona.edu
Students will be staying in apartments or a hotel. Please note, participants are required to utilize the housing provided by the program.
Department of East Asian Studies
Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS) Study Abroad Scholarship
College of Humanities Scholarships
Gilman Scholarship (for Pell Grant recipients)
Good to Know:
LGBTQ+ Equality Index rating: Japan rates 55/100 (with 100 being the most equal) on Equaldex’s LGBTQ+ Equality Index.
Global Peace Index rating: Japan ranks 9/163 in the Global Peace Index. The lower the score, the more peaceful the country.
Languages spoken: Japanese
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