HSS Study Abroad 2020
Summer 2020 Study Abroad canceled due to health and safety concerns
About the Program
From ancient traditions to cutting-edge technology, from centuries-old temples to modern skyscrapers, Japan is an archipelago where the old and the new coexist. It is a country with wonders and excitement. In this program, you will get a view from within, and experience Japan in a way that only you can. We will learn about Japan’s complex society and examine its relationships with other nation-states, focusing on immigrant communities in Japan, mainly the Latin American population. What is similar/different about life as an immigrant in Japan and that of an immigrant in the United States?
Program Highlights
- PROGRAM IS OPEN TO ALL MAJORS
- Earn 6 units of upper division CSUF course credit
- An IC travel pass pre-loaded with ¥10,000, valid for travel on all JR trains and trams, subways and buses in metropolitan areas (not valid on high speed or express trains, long distance buses or airport shuttles).
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Many program fieldtrips and social engagement activities such as:
- A half-day excursions to Fushimi Inari and Arashiyama
- Excursions to Nara, Fukui, Kyoto, Nagoya and Tokyo
- Entrance to Nagoya Castle
- A visit to the Imperial Palace Grounds
- SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE
Why I Studied Abroad
"Only one percent of college students study abroad, and I'm so glad that I chose to be one of them. Studying abroad in London was a dream come true, and being able to support my expectations with some firsthand experience was both a challenge and a reward. If you're truly prepared to immerse yourself in another culture and ingest what it has to offer, it will change you - for the better. I highly recommend that you take the plunge!"
-Kirsten O'Brien, 2016
Photos from Abroad
Instagram Photos by Alumni
Courses
HUM 350: Life and Culture in Japan (3 units) [GE C.3 & Z]
This interdisciplinary course provides a broad background to contemporary Japanese culture through a social, historical, and cultural approach. We examine Japanese traditions and institutions to discuss the ways in which Japan's government and people relate to other cultures in a globalizing society.
LTAM 300: Immigrants in Japan: The Latin American Case (3 units) [GE-D.4 & Z]
This course is an interdisciplinary examination and discussion of the history, geography, peoples and major issues of Latin America from pre-Colonial times to the present. We examine the immigrant experience in Japan, focusing on Latin Americans in Japan to discuss the ways Japanese society has accepted or excluded them.
Program Fee
$2,930.72
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Scholarships and financial aid opportunities are available to qualifying students. Follow these links to learn more!
Scholarships for HSS Majors and Minors
Exploration Events and Information Sessions
For more information you can contact Jaycee Cover to schedule an appointment at jcover@fullerton.edu, stop by the Student Success Center in room H-112, 8am-5pm M-F or come to any one of our information sessions held in H-112.
Questions? Contact Jaycee Cover at (657) 278-2070 or jcover@fullerton.edu
Photo Credits: Japanese shop by Sparkclay Banks, unsplash. Japanese street by Sorasak, unsplash. Tokyo Night by Richard Schneider, CC BY-NC 2.0. Japanese students by MIKI Yoshihito, CC BY 2.0. Tokyo Grand Prince Hotel Gardens, CC BY-NC-SA 2.5. All modified.
