Transcript LBAT-Japan 2005

2009 LBAT Japan
What is LBAT?
LBAT (Language for Business And
Technology) programs are Georgia Tech
summer intensive study-abroad program.
LBAT Japan is a 6-week program and
students earn a total of 9 credit hours in
the following 3 courses:
JAPN3691: Technical & Scientific
Japanese
JAPN3692: Business Japanese
JAPN3693: Japan Today
2009 LBAT Japan
Location:
Beppu (in Oita Prefecture)
Duration: May 12 – June 25, 2009
Application Fee: $150 (non-refundable)
Program Fee: $4,700 (non-refundable)
Summer Session Tuitions & Fees (Check Bursar’s
Website http://www.bursar.gatech.edu/student/tuition/Summer_09/Summer09-AllFees.pdf)
Application
Deadline: Feb. 15, 2009
–Apply early at OIE site
(http://www.oie.gatech.edu/sa/basics/procedure.html)
First
payment Deadline: Mar. 1, 2009 ($3,150)
Second Payment Deadline: Apr. 3, 2008 ($1,550)
–All payments are posted on your bursar’s account.
Co-directors: Kimiaki Yamaguchi ([email protected])
Masato Kikuchi ([email protected])
Program Contents—Very Intensive
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You will take 3 Japanese classes for a total of
9 credit hours in 6 weeks. All applicable to
major/minor/certificate.
– JAPN 3691: Technical & Scientific Japanese
• Instructors: Kimiaki Yamaguchi
– JAPN 3692: Business Japanese
• Instructors: Kimiaki Yamaguchi and APU (Ritsumeikan
Asia Pacific Univ.) faculty
– JAPN 3693: Japan Today
• Instructor: Kimiaki Yamaguchi
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You will have as many as four 90-min. classes
daily, Monday through Friday except on field trip days.
Program Contents—Very Fun
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Weekend trip to Nagasaki, weekend homestay, company and factory visits, Beppu hot
spring tour, etc.
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You will have opportunities to do cultural
activities such as tea ceremony and
calligraphy, and have intercultural
communication experience with host
campus students.
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You will be staying in a dormitory on
campus and have ample opportunities
to talk to both Japanese and international
students living in a dorm.
Program Requirements
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You must have completed at least JAPN2002
or equivalent with a grade of B or above, have
good attendance record, and be in good
academic standing by the end of Spring 2009.
(If you are in JAPN 3001/3002, you need to
maintain a B average.)
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You need to self-study as much content of
JAPN 3001 and 3002 as possible if you will
have only completed JAPN 2002 or JAPN3001
by the end of Spring 2009.
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If you are currently taking JAPN 2001 or 2002,
consult Kimiaki Yamaguchi for further
information.
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Maximum number of participants: 20
Cost
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Application Fee: $150 (non-refundable)
Program Fee: $4,700
Summer Session Tuitions & Fees (See Bursar’s
Office Website for the rates)
http://www.bursar.gatech.edu/student/tuition/Summer_09/Summer09-AllFees.pdf
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The program fee includes accommodation,
textbooks, health and repatriation insurance, and
ground transportation for program-sponsored
mandatory activities.
It does not include air fares (international flights
to/from Japan and domestic flights in the U.S.
and Japan), ground transportation for nonprogram activities, and meals (est. $800~900).
Scholarships
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STARS Assistantship (Ask at OIE) ($800)
Campoamor: Between $400-500 depending
on the # of applicants (Apply at
http://www.modlangs.gatech.edu/studyabroad/scholarships.php. Don’t forget to
notify the faculty who is filling out the
recommender’s form ASAP.)
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Hope Scholarships applies. (If you are
planning to use Hope Scholarships to pay
for LBAT, you need to let us know so that
your payment can be deferred until the
scholarship money becomes available. You
will need to submit a copy of your Hope
Scholarship award letter.
Rules
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While you are participating in LBAT Japan, all the
rules of GA Tech, including our Honor Code, still
apply. In addition, you will be representing GA Tech.
Therefore, you must not behave in any manner
which might damage our reputation. If you break GA
Tech rules or act in a way which damage the GA
Tech’s high reputation, you will be immediately
reported to the Dean’s Office. If you do not comply
our rules or do not follow our instructions, you will be
forced to withdraw from LBAT (and return to Atlanta).
Alcohol
The legal drinking age in Japan is 20. If you get a
hang over or cannot show up in time for classes and
field trips, due to late night drinking, we consider that
you are not interested in participating in LBAT any
more. We will report it to the Dean of Students as
well. Remember that you will be participating in a
very intensive language program.
More on Local Rules
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You will be staying in a dorm on campus
and using our host institution’s facilities.
Therefore, you are expected to observe
their rules and regulations. APU dorms
have strict rules on when non-dorm
residents can visit the dorm rooms, how to
separate recyclable items from nonrecyclable ones, when you can use the
laundry facilities, when you can take a
bath, etc.
Common Sense Courtesy
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Keep in mind that while you are in Japan
on our LBAT program, you are representing
Georgia Tech. Our school will be judged
on the basis of your behavior. Behave well.
Use common sense. Do not touch a fire
alarm or a fire extinguisher unless it is a
real case of emergency. Do not make loud
noises in public places.
Do not damage the facilities.
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Beware of cultural differences. Being
considerate to others is very important in
Japan. You must always think how your
behavior affects other people and try to
avoid inconveniencing them.
Flight Reservations
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We will meet in front of the highway bus
information desk inside International
Arrival Lobby at Fukuoka airport at
9:15p.m. on Tue., May 12, 2009. Since
will take the last bus to Beppu, make sure
to arrive at this rendezvous point on time.
If you are not there (for whatever reason),
we will leave there without you. If you are
flying to Fukuoka from Narita (New Tokyo
International) airport, the last flight you
can take to catch this last bus (to Beppu)
is ANA (All Nippon Airways) 2143 leaving
Narita at 5:45p.m. (Please note that the
airline schedule may change.)
Flight Reservations
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You are responsible for obtaining your own plane
tickets. When you book and purchase Japanese
domestic flights, you can get substantial discounts,
using Star Alliance Japan or Visit Japan program.
(Your Japanese domestic flights have to be ANA
flights.) To take advantage of this program, you must
send your proof of residence (copy of your driver’s
license) and the ticket number of your international
flight to your travel agent. If your travel agent is not
familiar with either of these programs, we might want
to try:
Mr. Kiyotsugu Nishi ([email protected])
Travel-Depart Com, LLC
4700 Kenilworth Dr., #106
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(866) 540-9066 (toll free) (847) 818-9066 (local)
www.travel-depart.com
Traveling in Japan after LBAT
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If you are planning to travel in Japan, using
JR pass, after the LBAT program, you must
purchase the voucher before you leave
the U.S. Ask your travel agent.
Required Orientations
(Check our FAQ site for updates)
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If you are accepted into the program, you
must attend mandatory OIE meetings (Part
I and Part II) For the dates, time, and place
of these meetings, check
http://www.oie.gatech.edu/events/
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In addition to these two meetings, you are
required to attend two orientation meetings
for LBAT Japan. Furthermore, you are also
required to take a pre-LBAT Japanese
language test. Your participation in these
meetings and Japanese language test is
mandatory.
Any Questions?
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If you have any questions regarding 2009 LBAT
Japan program, please contact Dr. Masato Kikuchi
([email protected]) or Kimiaki Yamaguchi
([email protected]).
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LBAT Japan homepage
(http://www.modlangs.gatech.edu/lbat-program/japan/)
and FAQ page (http://japanese.gatech.edu/lbat/) will
be updated when more specific information
becomes available. Please visit these sites
regularly.