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Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies (KCJS) (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Kyoto, Japan
  • Program Terms: Fall, Full Year, Spring, Y2-Fall, Y2-Spring
  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: English, Japanese Minimum GPA: 3.0
Areas of Study: Arts, Culture, Humanities, Japanese, Literature, Social Sciences Housing Options: Apartment, Homestay
Click here for a definition of this term Language Pre-requisite: 4 semesters college level or equivalent Program Sponsor: Columbia University
Program Type: Language Intensive program Program Status: Colby-approved program
Class Status: 3 - Junior
Program Description:







Intensive Japanese language study and the opportunity to choose from a broad spectrum of social sciences and humanities courses on premodern and contemporary Japan.
Courses that integrate the historical and cultural resources of Kyoto into the curriculum through excursions, field trips, and guest lectures.
Living with a Japanese family, taking classes with Japanese students, and participating in a wide array of extracurricular activities outside of the KCJS.
Full-time on-site staff to assist students with academics.

Eligibility:
Min GPA 3.0; 4 semesters of Japanese with 3.0 GPA in language. Basic course in history of Japanese civilization strongly recommended
Other Requirements: Japanese
Type of Program: Language Acquisition Program, Study Center-Based Program, University-Based Program
Areas of Study:
Arts
East Asian Studies
Japanese
Literature (see also English)
Social Sciences
Program Languages: English and Japanese
Terms:Fall, Spring, Year
Colby Status: Approved Program


This program is currently not accepting applications.