Loyola University Chicago

Program Type - Intensive Japanese Language study, Area studies in humanities, social science and studio arts taught in English at Center for Japanese Studies on the Nanzan University’s campus, seminars taught in Japanese for advanced level language students, semester and full year options. 

IES Web Site - www.iesabroad.org

Program Dates

• Late August to Late December (Fall semester)
• Early January to Mid-May (Spring semester)

Nanzan University - The IES Nagoya program enrolls approximately 20 students each semester and offers students excellent learning opportunities at Nanzan University, one of Japan's leading educational institutions. Nanzan University is a distinguished private university situated on a wooded campus on a hill above Nagoya. Its Center for Japanese Studies specializes in intensive Japanese language study as well as Japanese area studies courses taught in English.

The City of Nagoya - The thriving, modern city of Nagoya is the gateway to the vast beauty and culture of central Japan. Not far away, historic sites in the Kansai and Kanto region, and the ski country of the Japanese Alps wait to be discovered, Nagoya Castle, originally built in 1612, Atsuta Shrine, and the Tokugawa Art Museum are among the city’s many famous attractions that draw visitors from around the world.

Located at the heart of central Japan, Nagoya has a population of more than 2 million. This is one of Japan's major cities and an important industrial and cultural center. Its rich natural environment provides the backdrop for scenic areas such as Ise Bay, the Nobi Plain, the Kiso River and many historic attractions such as the Nagoya Castle.

Eligibility

• Meet Loyola standards of eligibility
• 3.0 GPA or better is required. (Students with GPAs between 2.75 and 3.0 may be eligible with supplemental application materials
• Applicants must have completed at least one year of Japanese language study. Students need a 3.0 GPA or better in Japanese language courses.

Course Information

All students are required to take an intensive Japanese language course that earns 8 credits. To complete their program, students may choose from a range of Japanese area studies courses, taught in English at the Center for Japanese Studies (CJS), including courses in the humanities and social sciences as well as hands-on instruction in Japanese studio arts. Students with particularly advanced language skills may take seminars taught in Japanese.

Intensive Japanese

Basic (200) to advanced levels (700)

Japanese Electives

• Writing Japanese I
• Writing Japanese II
• Business Japanese

For students with a high degree of proficiency in Japanese:

• Classical Japanese I
• Classical Japanese II
• Creative Writing
• Elementary Translation
• Intermediate Translation
• Introduction to Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language
• Readings in the Social Sciences
• Readings in Japanese Literature

University Preparatory Japanese (For students intending to enroll as a regular students at Nanzan) (no credit)

For the most up-to-date information on electives visit www.ic.nanzan-u.ac.jp/English/cjs/index.htm

Area Studies Offered in:

• Business and Economics
• History
• Japanese Civilization
• Literature
• Political Science/International Relations
• Religion
• Sociology
• Studio Arts of Japan

Types of Accommodation

Home stays - This is the most popular choice because of its unique cultural and language learning opportunity. Students live with Japanese families and eat breakfast and dinner each day with their host families. Students housed with families may have to allow for a longer commuting time from their homes to campus. Those living far from the university received a small monthly stipend to help defray transportation costs.

Dormitories - Privately managed dormitories include facilities specifically designed for students and young employees of local companies. Although each dormitory is configure differently, and each offers a different meal plan, all have private rooms and shared baths.

Rooming Houses - Rooming houses are unfurnished and usually smaller than standard student apartments. Students share a common kitchen and bathroom facilities. Since meals are not provided, students shop and cook on their own. Some rooming houses do not have bath facilities, so students use the local sento, or public bath.

International Residence Hall - Nanzan University runs two on-campus international apartment houses (Nagoya Koryu Kaikan and Yamazato Koryu Kaikan). Each apartment is assigned an international student from the Center for Japanese Studies, one international student from one of Nanzan University's graduate or undergraduate programs, and a native undergraduate Japanese student. Because of its reputation and limited space, openings are very competitive and are usually reserved for students studying longer than one year at Nanzan.

Independent Housing - Students who have lived abroad before or who have friends or family in Japan may wish to arrange their own housing. However, IES strongly encourages students to participate in housing located by IES and accepts no responsibility for other arrangements.

Program Costs and Financial Aid Transfer

Students pay IES tuition ($13,350 for Fall 2008), plus IES room and board costs ($3,350 for Fall 2008) and Nagoya health insurance billed onsite by Nanzan University for Fall 2008 semester.

The following forms of aid may transfer: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant, Federal Stafford Loans, Federal Perkins Loan, Federal PLUS Loans, IL Monetary Award Program Grant (MAP), Alternative Loans, IES scholarships and need-based grants (for which students must apply). 


Additional Loyola Study Abroad Fees

$1000 for semester and full year programs