[PSU] Summer School at Okayama University 2018 “SETOUCHI - Its Natural Environment and Society” Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Pasita Marukee 2 กุมภาพันธ์ 2561 13:53 ถึง: Pattara Aiyarak สําเนา: [email protected], [email protected], KAWISSARA KWANKAEW , [email protected] Dear Dr. Pattara, Greetings from AUN Secretariat! On behalf of Okayama University, a member university of the ASEAN+3 University Network (ASEAN+3 UNet), we are pleased to inform you that the registration for "Summer Program at OKAYAMA 2018--- SETOUCHI its natural environment and society ---" has begun. It will be organized between July 1 - July 14, 2018.
The two-week summer program at Okayama University is designed on the basis of the main concepts of SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) defined by the 193 Member States of the United Nations in 2015. This program aims to provide students with an opportunity to think about what the “sustainable development” is by exploring Setouchi region’s past, present and future through a lecture series concerning the revitalization of mountain villages, community involvement in the historic town of Kurashiki, the well–known Setouchi Art Festival and the transformation of people’s ways of life in the whole region. The Summer Program, offered in English, is filled with exciting lectures from selected faculty members, elementary Japanese language classes, and field trips, concluding with group presentations with Okayama University students. Program Tuition and Fees: 108,000JPY is inclusive of: Application fee Tuition fee Field Trips: 1 night hotel charge on July 7 in Kurashiki: Kurashiki Station Hotel Excluded: Airline ticket, transportation fee from the airport to Okayama University, accommodation except for hotel on July 7 in Kurashiki, optional excursions and all personal expenses such as travel insurance, food, etc. Accommodation Options: Twin room: 48,000JPY Single room: 50,400JPY Scholarship: 80,000JPY * A limited number of scholarships is available for students from partner universities with GPA 2.3 or higher according to the JASSO scale. Eligibility: Undergraduate students who are studying in universities with which Okayama University has an agreement for academic or student exchange will be given priority. Undergraduate students from other overseas higher education institutions are also encouraged to apply. However, such candidates cannot be considered as candidates for the JASSO scholarship. Certificate & Credit: Those who successfully complete the program will be awarded a certificate and 3 credits from the Center for Global Partners and Education, Okayama University. Total number of participants: 45 maximum (Minimum number 20). If the total number of applicants who qualify to take the course does not meet the minimum required number, this summer program may be cancelled. The decision about whether or not this program will be carried out will be made and announced by May 25, 2018 (Friday). How to Apply: Students may apply for this summer school through the following web site. https://v3.apollon.nta.c o.jp/OkayamaCAMPUS/\
Application Deadlines: 1st Deadline: Wednesday, February 14, 2018 2nd Deadline: Wednesday, March 7, 2018 *Apply early, the number of JASSO Scholarships is limited! Important Dates: Wednesday, February 14, 2018 : 1st submission Deadline Wednesday, March 7, 2018 : 2nd Deadline Thursday, March 1, 2018 : 1st period application acceptance result Thursday, March 22, 2018 : 2nd period application acceptance result Monday, April 23, 2018: Application due (down payment 40,000 JPY) Friday, June 1, 2018: JASSO Scholarship announcement Friday, June 8, 2018: Final deadline of the payment for the balance Sunday, July 1 - Saturday, July, 14, 2018: Summer school at Okayama University and disbursement of JASSO scholarship (80,000 JPY) to scholarship winners in cash.
Please check Okayama University's website for details. http://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/eng/events/index_id2106.html Inquiries: Should you have any questions, please contact the following person: Contact : Mike Kitatsugi (NTA Business Support) Email: [email protected] Nippon Travel Agency Co., Ltd Okayama Branch, Chu-shikoku Convention Group 2-1-7, Ekimae-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama, 700-0023 Japan Direct : +81-90-8129-7623
FAX : +81-6-4796-3737
Regarding academic matters: Summer Program Office Mariko Uzuka, professor Email：inquiry₋academic@okayama₋u.ac.jp Okayama University Center for Global Partnerships and Education We appreciate your cooperation in disseminating this news to students in your university. Thank you.
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Course Schedule First Week
(Subject to change)
01 July Sunday Arrive in Okayama
02 July Monday AM
Welcome Ceremony, Keynote speech: Okayama University and SDGs
PM
Program Orientation, Okayama Castle and Korakuen Garden walk
03 July Tuesday AM
Japanese Language Class
PM
Natural Environment and Society in Setouchi
04 July Wednesday AM
Japanese Language Class
PM
Satoyama Conservation and Sustainable Living in Okayama
AM
Japanese Language Class
PM
Social Issues in Setouchi- community learning center(Kominkan) visit
05 July Thursday
06 July Friday AM
Japanese Language Class
PM
Living with Cultural Heritage: Historical and contemporary view of Setouchi
07 July Saturday or 08 July Sunday Field work and overnight stay in Kurashiki
Second Week 09 July Monday AM
Sustainable Tourism Development in Setouchi, its light and dark side
PM
The Formation Process of Art Site in Naoshima
10 July Tuesday AM PM
Contemporary Art and Architecture in Naoshima Preliminary studies for field work to Naoshima
11 July Wednesday Field work in Naoshima, a special lecture by the artists, Todaka Chiyoko and Tokunaga Kenji
12 July Thursday Project work
13 July Friday AM
Project work
PM
The Summer Program Student Forum and Closing Ceremony
14 July Saturday Departure from Okayama
Tuition and Fees
100JPY=0.91 USD as of Dec 14, 2018 Tuition Fees 108,000JPY (approx.983USD) Includes application, tuition and field trip fees Accommodation Twin room 48,000JPY (approx.439USD) Single room 50,400JPY (approx. 459USD)
Scholarship Opportunity
Contacts
80,000JPY (approx.728USD) Students with GPA 2.3 or higher according from partner institutions are encouraged to apply for our scholarship program. For general affairs For academic matters Mike Kitatsugi, NTA Business Support Program Coordinator Email:[email protected] Mariko Uzuka, Professor Nippon Travel Agency Co., Ltd Email: [email protected] Okayama Branch, Chu-shikoku Convention Group Okayama University, 2-1-7, Ekimae-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama, 700-0023 Japan Center for Global Partnerships and Education Direct: +81-90-8129-7623 FAX:+81-6-4796-3737 For further information and application: https://v3.appllon.nta.co.jp/OkayamaCAMPUS/
Course title
Summer School in Okayama: “SETOUCHI-Its Natural Environment and Society” Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Numbering code
Coordinator･
TEL: 086-251Office Hours:
Quarter
Summer Intensive
Location
TBA Number of Credits 3 Center for Global Partnerships and Education This two-week intensive program aims to provide students with a unique opportunity to think about what sustainable development is by exploring Setouchi’s past, present and future through an interactive lecture series. The lectures discuss global issues such as community development, resource management, environmental sustainability and tourism development with a focus on Setouchi’s local case. Students will be exposed of various first-hand experiences in the local communities during the course, including fieldwork in the historical Kurashiki town and Naoshima-island, Art Festival site. Students are expected to make a proposal finally to plan for the future development in accordance with its environment, which should be presented at the Summer Student Forum to conclude the course. The course also offers students total 8-hour Japanese language course. Students will enjoy engaging in the Japanese language study in the mornings of Week-1. 1. Students are expected to gain first-hand knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and society through the close case study in Setouchi region with the keen sense of sustainable development of the global community. 2. Students should enhance the awareness and ability to think in a practical level of urgent global issues of environment, people, and cultures. 3. Students are able to demonstrate the leaning of the language in their living experience in Okayama. Components: (I)Japanese Language Program (Novice-Intermediate) (II)Lectures (Detail below) (III)Field Work: 1. Kurashiki (July-7or8) 2. Naoshima (July-11) Schedule: (subject to change)
Affiliation
Course description
Goal
1) 7/2
E-mail:
@cc.okayama-u.ac.jp
Day/Period
July 1, 2018－July 14, 2018
(am) Orientation(Uzuka) (pm) Introduction to the SDGs (Yokoi), Korakuen excursion (Uzuka)
2) 7/3
(am) Japanese Language(1) (pm) Natural environment and society in Setouchi (Kato)
3) 7/4
(am) Japanese Language(2) (pm) Satoyama conservation and sustainable living in Okayama (Inamori)
4) 7/5
Lesson plans
(am) Japanese Language(3) (pm) Social Issues in Setouchi: community learning center (kominkan) visit (Oyasu)
5) 7/6
(am) Japanese Language(4) (pm) Living with cultural heritage: past and present view of Setouchi (Obayashi) *Preparatory study of Kurashiki (Obayashi)
*7/7-8 Weekend Fieldwork 6) 7/9
*Independent field research in Kurashiki
(am) *Kurashiki fieldwork presentation (Obayashi) (pm) The formation process of art site in Naoshima (Chen)
7) 7/10 (am) Contemporary art and architecture in Naoshima (Chen) (pm) Previous studies for field trip to Naoshima (Chen) 8) 7/11
(all day) Naoshima Fieldwork (Chen and others)
9) 7/12 (all day) Group work 10) 7/13 (am) Group work (pm) wrap-ups: Summer Students Forum (Group Presentations)
Teaching style,
(1)Balance of lesson activities:
equipment used
(2)Content of active tasks: Discussion, Group work, Presentation, Off-campus experience
Textbooks
Handouts should be provided by each instructor if necessary. TBA by each instructor Participation and contribution to the class, discussion, and activities (30%). Final Presentation (30%) Peer review from the group members (20%) Journal development (20%) English language proficiency required: Non-native speakers of English needs the following minimum criteria: ・TOEFL iBT 61 / IELTS 5.0 with the CEFR* B2 level
Reference books
Academic assessment
Prerequisites
Lecture Yes
Active tasks Yes
*NOTE: CEFR stands for Common European Framework of Reference for Languages standard
Non-native speakers must submit the necessary documents as a proof of English ability to meet the above standard. Comment
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