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@JAS / About JAS Program |
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What is JAS ? |
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Studying at the oldest Buddhist University in Japan can be a life-changing
experience. Increasing globalization of information and economics make
knowledge and experience in a different culture now a must.
Ryukoku University is now one of the leading pri-vate universities in Japan.
There are presently 8 faculties, 15,000 students, several Research Institutes
and Centers on two campuses in Kyoto and one campus in Seta,close to Lake
Biwa. The Faculty of Intercultural Communication (FIC) was established
in 1996 on the Seta campus, close to Kyoto.
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The Japanese and Asian Studies (JAS) Program at Ryukoku University offers
students with little or no Japanese background a unique opportunity to
study Japanese and Asian culture, including: Buddhism and other Asian religions,
Japanese literature, theater, society, economics and politics Courses are
on Seta Campus (Shiga Prefecture).
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Course Dates
@@@Fall Course : Last week of September- Last week of January
@@@Spring Course : First week of April - 3rd week of July
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Students take "Introduction to Buddhism" (2 credits at Ryukoku
University and a Seminar (2 credits) and take classes from among those
listed below, each 2 credits. In the Seminar, students are advised by Faculty
experts while writing a report on a specific subject.
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Introduction to Buddhism
Seminar
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Lectures shown with are obligatory. |
@@Contemporary Issues in East and West
@@Comparative Business Practice
@@Tourism in Japan and Asia
@@Comparative Politics and Diplomacy
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@@Intercultural Communication
@@Contemporary Religion in Japan and Asia
@@Economies in Japan and Asia
@@Environmental Policy in Japan and Asia
@@Japanese Literature
@@Traditional Theater in Japan
@@Haiku
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Basic Japanese
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Basic Japanese is offered exclusively for those JAS students who wish to
learn beginning Japanese. |
| The themes of lectures are subject to change |
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Transcripts sent to home institutions contain the number of Ryukoku credits
earned (with letter grades).
It is up to a student's home institution to determine the number and type
of credit transfer. We recommend students consult relevant faculty at their
home institutions about credit transfer before coming to Japan.
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Costs: |
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@EApplication Fee : 10,000 Yen
@ETuition : 160,000Yen
All costs must be paid in Japanese Yen.
Each student is responsible for his or her own travel expenses to and from
Japan and miscellaneous commuting costs inside Japan.
Miscellaneous expenses will vary depending on students' spending habits
and life style. These expenses include food, personal transportation, and
living expenses ( toileteries, clothing, etc. )
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Accommodation: |
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Ryukoku University offers a University dormitory for 25,000 Yen per month, excluding utilities, which is located in the town of Seta. |
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@EThe estimated total budget for this entire program is 480,000Yen |
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Copyright (C) Ryukoku University@All Rights Reserved. |
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