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Summer |
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Agriculture, Biological & Environmental Sciences, Cultural Studies, Development Studies, Ecology, Environment and Society, Environmental Management, Geography, International Studies, Japanese |
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Study Abroad |
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Program Model:
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Short-Term Faculty-Led |
Language(s) of Instruction:
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English |
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Minimum GPA:
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2.5 |
Housing:
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- Other, Homestay, Hostel/Hotel |
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Years of Eligibility:
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Junior, Senior, Sophomore | ||
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This Summer Field Seminar is collaboration between the University of Wisconsin – Platteville and the University of Kentucky. The course is built around the examination of the physical and cultural geography of Japan. The course is designed to cover various regions of Japan, examining physical and cultural differences and likenesses among outer regions and such well-known areas as Tokyo and Osaka. Students have the opportunity to participate in a 3 week program (1-3 crdits) or to extend the experience and participate on a 6 week program (6 credits).
The 3 week program consists of travel on the rail system between Hokkaido and Kyushu. Extending the program to 6 weeks gives students the opportunity to experience the campus of IEC Kyushu Kokusai College in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto (near Nagasaki), Kyushu.
The field seminar provides a unique opportunity for students to conduct field studies and research on a variety of critical issues facing Japan's environment, culture, and economy.
Highlights:
Academic Credit and Application procedures:
Students may either apply through UW-Platteville’s Education Abroad office or apply directly through University of Kentucky.
Students Applying through UW-Platteville:
Level: 3000-level course work
Term: Summer 2014
Prerequisites: Must have 2 semesters of college credit completed at time of application
2.5 GPA
Application Materials required: two letters of recommendation and purpose of statement
Course load: 1-3 credits for 3 week program, 6 credits for 6 week program
Grading: A-F only, cannot be audited; must be enrolled in course for credit
Students will receive credit for GEOG 3960. This course satisfies the criteria for General Education Requirements in International Education if taken for 3 credits. If taken for less than 3 credits, other credits from other courses must be used to obtain the 3 credit total.
Dr. H. Todd Stradford is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography and Geology at the UW-Platteville.
Dr. P.P. Karan is Professor of Geography and co-Director of the Japan Studies Program at the University of Kentucky.
Students on the 3-wek program will board rail cars throughout the first 2 weeks and then will be housed in hotels for the final week.
Students on the 6-week program will board rail cars throughout the first 2 weeks and then will be housed in a hotel for one week. Students will live with local families for the remaining 3 weeks.
Meals are out-of-pocket expenses except during the home stay (6 week program) when breakfast and dinner will be provided.
A $50 non-refundable application fee is due before your application can be reviewed.
The estimated program cost for 3 weeks is $4,471*. This includes program administration fees, 3 credits, rail pass, hotel accommodation, excursions and site visits, and emergency medical and accident insurance.
*Program cost based on 4 students
The program cost for 6 weeks is $4,983*. This includes program administration fees, 3 credits, rail pass, hotel accommodation, excursions and site visits, host family placement, Fukuoka trains costs, Kumamoto entries, and emergency medical and accident insurance.
*Program cost based on 4 students
Cost DOES NOT include passport, transportation to gateway airport, international airfare, meals, textbooks, and personal spending. Out-of-pocket estimated costs: $2850-$3000
Payment Schedule:
A first deposit of $1500 is due February 15, 2014.
Students who withdraw prior to the first deposit, and have already made payment(s), will receive a full refund (minus the non-refundable $50 application fee). Students who withdraw on or after the date of the first deposit will be financially responsible for a $115 Education Abroad administrative fee and all non-recoverable expenses. Non-recoverable expenses include anything UW-Platteville has paid for on behalf of the participant and is unable to recover from an organization or vendor. Students who withdraw on or after the program start date will be financially responsible for the entire program fee.
Grants and Scholarships:
Apply for the UW-Platteville International Study Grant by visiting the Education Abroad website. Applicants must show financial need on their FAFSA to qualify. Grant awards will be dispersed into student's PASS account approximately two weeks before program departure.
Passports:
Passports should be valid for at least six months after program end date. To learn more about applying for a passport, please visit the U.S. Department of State website.
Visas:
Visas are not required for U.S. citizens to enter Japan for this program. Non-U.S. citizens are responsible for determining visa requirements for your country of citizenship.
For more information:
UW-Platteville Program Instructor:
Dr. H. Todd Stradford
Geography and Geology
Email: stradfot@uwplatt.edu
Phone: 608-342-1674
Office: 262 Gardner Hall
Education Abroad Program Coordinator:
Krista Uhrig
Email: uhrigk@uwplatt.edu
Phone: 608-342-6151
Office: Royce Hall 102
