KIT Summer Program in Japanese

KIT (Kanazawa Institute of Technology) Summer Program in Japanese is a six-week summer fellowship program designed to give participants a rich experience in improving Japanese communication skills and understanding Japanese culture and society. Students participate in cultural programs, field trips and develop projects, in addition to attending lectures and participating in daily classroom activities.

Students are enrolled in a total of 4 credit hours of language courses and in 4 credit hours for the cultural course for a total of 8 credits. This program is limited to 5 students and tuition and housing is covered by a study abroad fellowship.

All levels of Japanese language may apply (preference given to intermediate/advanced Japanese speakers).

A successful KIT applicant has a GPA of 3.0 or higher, Japanese language grades of B or above, is in their sophomore year or higher, and has a strong essay and letter of recommendation.

Courses:

• Japanese Language I or II

These courses offer lessons in Japanese conversation, reading, and writing in two levels. The focus of study is the application of the already-acquired knowledge in Japanese to real situations.

• Japanese Studies Seminar

Participants learn about Japanese culture and society, which is reflected in the Japanese language, through lectures, discussions and a variety of off-campus field trip and tours. Various activities in relation to this course will be offered to meet people and to find out the ways of life in Japan.

Interested students should make an appointment to meet with a study abroad advisor (global@rit.edu or 585-475-4466) for details on the application process.

Program Cost: A student budget worksheet that outlines the costs of the program is available here.