SGHSS Summer Program
Nagasaki, Japan
Important Information
Program Dates
July 3 - 21, 2023
Fees
JPY 312,230 (approx. $2,825)
Language of Instruction
English
Course Credit
HUM 1xxx
About the Program
Dive into the rich history of Japan while exploring Nagasaki with Nagasaki University's School of Global Humanities and Social Sciences summer program. Spend 16 days learning from the program's theme "Learning in/of Nagasaki." The program is built about three sub-themes: Peace and Nuclear Abolition, History and Cultural Exchange with Mainland Asia, and Hidden Christianity. Go on multiple excursions to the Atomic Bomb Museum, various shrines and temples, and much more.
Program Fee
Included in Program Fee
The estimated program fee of JPY 312,230 (approx. $2,825) includes the University of Nagasaki's course fee, accommodations, and activities/excursions.
The program fee listed was for 2023, and is subject to change for 2024.
Not Included in Program Fee
The estimated program fee does not include U of L tuition for one course, travel between Canada and Japan, and other living/personal expenses such as food.
Schedule
| Day | Lecture/Activity | Day | Lecture/Activity |
| 1 |
Introduction: Geographical Background |
10 |
Lectures: Historical Background |
| 2 |
Lecture 1: Historical Background Lecture 2: Historical Background |
11 |
Lecture: Historical Background Field Excursion Guide Group work: Preparatory study for the excursion |
| 3 |
Excursion in Urakami |
12 |
Excursion (Sotome area) |
| 4 |
Group work Presentation and discussion |
13 |
Group work |
| 5 |
Lecture 3: History of cultural exchange (1): Ceramic industry Lecture 4: History of cultural exchange (2): Nagasaki Chinese |
14 |
Excursion (Twenty-Six Martyrs Museum) |
| 6 |
Excursion: Chinese culture |
15 |
Group work |
| 7 |
Group work Presentation and Discussion |
16 |
Presentation and Discussion |
Global Skills Opportunity Funding
Domestic undergraduate students who participate in this summer program will receive up to $5,000 through the Global Skills Opportunity Award.
Underrepresented students: up to $5,000
- Indigenous students
- Students with a disability
- Low income students (receiving government student loans or grants)
All other eligible students: up to $2,500
Application Process
- Attend an upcoming info session.
- Apply to the summer exchange program on MyExperience under Campus Programs.
- We will review applications after the February 15 deadline and contact you with steps to apply to the partner if you are accepted.
Email outgoing@uleth.ca with any questions about the program or application process.