International Programs
101 Weingart
Tel: (323) 259-2533
Fax: (323) 341-4976
ipo@oxy.edu

Japan: Tokyo-Japan Studies Program/
Tokyo International University

Eligibility: GPA of 2.7. Two semesters of college level
Japanese or equivalent.

Dates: Fall: Late August – Late December
          Spring: Early March – Late June

Location: Kawagoe, in the northwest area of greater Tokyo,
30 minutes by train from central Tokyo.

Program Structure: The goals of the Japan Studies Program
are the acquisition of Japanese language proficiency both in
and out of the classroom; an understanding of historical,
social, political, economic and cultural aspects of Japan
through course work and field trips; and an active inter-
cultural experience through first-hand experiences with
faculty, students, host families and local community. Most
courses integrate field trips. Students are required to take
one Japanese language course and two Japan studies courses
taught in English.

Academic Program:
Japanese Language ~ 8 credits
Elective ~ 4 credits
Elective ~ 4 credits
TOTAL OXY CREDITS: 16

Students should work carefully with the academic staff on-site
to construct an academic program totaling no fewer than sixteen
credits.  A maximum of sixteen Oxy credits will be awarded for
the semester.

Housing: Homestays

Number of Students: Tokyo International University: 7,000.
Japan Studies Program: 15 to 30 international students.

Faculty Contact: Morgan Pitelka

                                     Link to JSP’s website