Join me for Study Abroad in Japan!

CSU IN JAPAN
MAYMESTER 2015
Spend your Maymester in Tokyo, Japan, where students will
experience first-hand the myriad of Japanese contributions to
technology. This program is open to all majors.
JAPANESE CONTRIBUTIONS TO TECHNOLOGY
MAY 19-JUNE 3, 2015
Japan is at the forefront of numerous technologies, such as computer
& video games, anime & manga, robotics, and communications.
Through field trips & lectures with Japanese and American faculty,
students will explore these contributions. In Tokyo, students
will visit leading technology industries and museums, such as
Honda Collection Hall, Panasonic Center, TEPIA (Association for
Technologial Excellence Promoting Innovate Advances) museum, &
NHK Science & Technology research labs. Students will be immersed
into Japanese culture and society, by interacting with students from
Teikyo University, Japanese home visits, & cultural sightseeing.
Students will be housed in Japanese business hotels and a dorm-style
Seminor house at Teikyo University. All accommodations include
access to full baths, vending machines, and are within walking
distance of fascinating Japanese convenience stores. Regional public
transportation costs are included (excludes bullet train).
COMPUTER
SCIENCE
COURSES &
INSTRUCTORS
ITDS 5555 U/G (3 HRS)
Technology in Japan (Special
Topics in Interdisciplinary Studies)
Open to all majors
Dr. Shamim Khan
CPSC 2555 (3 HRS)
Technology in Japan (Special
Topics in Computer Science)
Prerequisite of CPSC 1302
Prof. Aurelia Smith
CPSC 5555 U/G (3 HRS)
Technology in Japan (Special
Topics in Computer Science)
Majors only; Senior standing
Dr. Shamim Khan
CONTACT
Center for International Education
[email protected]
www.ColumbusState.edu/StudyAbroad
PROGRAM EXCURSIONS
All program details are tentative and subject to change. Students will meet on-campus prior to program
travel. Upon return, students will meet again for presentations and course conclusion.
TECHNOLOGY EXCURSIONS
Will include visits to the following locations:
- Honda Collection Hall
- Kawada Industries
- Studio Ghibli Museum
- NHK Science and Technology Research Labs
- TEPIA Museum ( Association for Technologial Excellence Promoting Innovate Advances)
- Panasonic Center
- Toei Animation Gallery
- Mitsubishi Minatomirai Industrial
- Sony Explora Science
- Miraikan - National Museum of Emerging
Science & Innovation
CULTURAL EXCURSIONS
Included unless otherwise noted
- Teikyo University tour
- Tokyo Sky Tree
- Tea ceremony demonstration
- Kendo fencing demonstration
- Anime club meeting
- Edo Tokyo Museum
- Edo Wonderland
- Nikko Shrine
- Sensoji Temple
- Japanese home visit
-Akihabara
- Gundam Museum and Mall
- Visit to Mt. Fuji (optional - not included)
- Bullet train ride to Kyoto (optional - not included)
COSTS
DEADLINE TO APPLY
INCLUDED
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Roundtrip airfare, in-country
transportation, course excursions,
some meals (breakfast & 2 dinners)
accommodations & insurance.
$ 200 - Due with application
EXCLUDED
Tuition - See academic calendar
Course tuition, most meals, optional
excursions, personal expenses, etc.
Out of pocket expenses estimated at
$200 per week during travel.
February 10, 2015
Application available on study
abroad website.
$1830 - Due Feb 10
$1830 - Due March 10
CONTACT
Dr. Shamim Khan
[email protected]
TOTAL COST = $3860
(excluding tuition)
Prof. Aurelia Smith
[email protected]
Center for International Education
[email protected]
www.ColumbusState.edu/StudyAbroad

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