Japan 2010

Japan 2010 is a joint, interdisciplinary collaboration to pursue first-hand experience and understanding of Japanese culture. We will be based in Tokyo for a week. Tokyo, a mega city, will give us the opportunity to investigate modern Japanese society in an intensely urban context. With much of the city destroyed during World War II, the rebuilding of the city, industrialization, and the adoption of Western culture are important aspects of Japan’s capital city. While in Tokyo, we will visit Tsukiji Fish Market (the biggest wholesale seafood market in the world), several museums, Sumo stable, Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace and various temples. A day-trip to Kamakura, Nikko or Yokohama will be included. Kyoto will be our second home-base. Kyoto, the old capital of Japan, is known for its exquisite gardens and temples. Spending two weeks in Kyoto is an opportunity to experience traditional culture juxtaposed with modern living. In this context we will explore how traditional cultural values and ideas have shaped Japanese society and its environment. Additionally we will take day-trips to Nara, Osaka, and Hiroshima.

Dates of Travel: tentatively May 26- June 16, 2010.
*Program Fee*: $2,234 per student (based on 10 students)
Tuition for 6 credit hours + $20 fee: $1,208 per student
**Other Expenses**: $2,540 per student

Total Approximate Cost: $5,982 per student (based on 10 students)

Non-refundable Deposit: $500 due November 15, 2009

Remaining Balance due by March 1, 2010 (refund policy explained in program description handout)

* Program fee includes lodging, health insurance fees, ground transportation from the airport to Tokyo, local transportation fees when in Tokyo and Kyoto, entry fees to museums, temples and gardens, one group meal (Japanese style).

**Other expenses include expected flight expense (between $1,000 to $1,200), Japan Rail Pass (about $500), food, and passport cost. Personal expenses (for souvenirs, etc.) are not included here.
Prices are determined by 10 students in attendance and may fluctuate accordingly. Also, prices depend on the exchange rate between the Japanese Yen and the US Dollar at the time of the trip.
Students traveling with spouses/families will be responsible for all associated costs.

Courses:
HIST 347: History of Modern Japan (3 credit hours; satisfies the “Minorities” GP21 requirement)
ENGL 268: Creative Writing Non-Fiction (3 credit hours; satisfies the “Creativity Explored” GP21 requirement)
Students are required to take both courses through the program.

For more information, please contact:
Dr. Hue-Ping Chin
hchin@drury.edu
(417) 873-7427

Dr. Peter Meidlinger
pmeidlin@drury.edu
(417) 873-7469