2009 LBAT Japan

1. 2009 LBAT Japan What is LBAT? LBAT (Language for Business And Technology) programs are Georgia Tech summer intensive study-abroad program. LBAT Japan is a 6-week program and students earn a total of 9 credit hours in the following 3 courses: JAPN3691: Technical & Scientific Japanese JAPN3692: Business Japanese JAPN3693: Japan Today

2. 2009 LBAT Japan Location: Beppu (in Oita Prefecture) Duration: May 12 – June 25, 2009 Application Fee: $150 (non-refundable) Program Fee: $4,700 (non-refundable) Summer Session Tuitions & Fees(Check Bursar’s Website http://www.bursar.gatech.edu/student/tuition/Summer_09/Summer09-AllFees.pdf) Application Deadline: Feb. 15, 2009 Apply early at OIE site (http://www.oie.gatech.edu/sa/basics/procedure.html) First payment Deadline: Mar. 1, 2009 ($3,150) Second Payment Deadline: Apr. 3, 2008 ($1,550) All payments are posted on your bursar’s account. Co-directors: Kimiaki Yamaguchi (kyamaguchi3@mail.gatech.edu) Masato Kikuchi (kikuchi@gatech.edu)

3. Program Contents—Very Intensive • You will take 3 Japanese classes for a total of 9 credit hours in 6 weeks. All applicable to major/minor/certificate. • JAPN 3691: Technical & Scientific Japanese • Instructors: Kimiaki Yamaguchi • JAPN 3692: Business Japanese • Instructors: Kimiaki Yamaguchi and APU (Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific Univ.) faculty • JAPN 3693: Japan Today • Instructor: Kimiaki Yamaguchi • You will have as many as four 90-min. classes daily, Monday through Friday except on field trip days.

4. Program Contents—Very Fun • Weekend trip to Nagasaki, weekend home-stay, company and factory visits, Beppu hot spring tour, etc. • You will have opportunities to do cultural activities such as tea ceremony and calligraphy, and have intercultural communication experience with host campus students. • You will be staying in a dormitory on campus and have ample opportunitiesto talk to both Japanese and internationalstudents living in a dorm.

5. Program Requirements • You must have completed at least JAPN2002 or equivalent with a grade of B or above, have good attendance record, and be in good academic standing by the end of Spring 2009. (If you are in JAPN 3001/3002, you need to maintain a B average.) • You need to self-study as much content of JAPN 3001 and 3002 as possible if you will have only completed JAPN 2002 or JAPN3001 by the end of Spring 2009. • If you are currently taking JAPN 2001 or 2002, consult Kimiaki Yamaguchi for further information. • Maximum number of participants: 20

6. Cost • Application Fee: $150 (non-refundable) • Program Fee: $4,700 • Summer Session Tuitions & Fees (See Bursar’s Office Website for the rates)http://www.bursar.gatech.edu/student/tuition/Summer_09/Summer09-AllFees.pdf • The program fee includes accommodation, textbooks, health and repatriation insurance, and ground transportation for program-sponsored mandatory activities. It does not include air fares (international flights to/from Japan and domestic flights in the U.S. and Japan), ground transportation for non-program activities, and meals (est. $800~900).

7. Scholarships • STARS Assistantship (Ask at OIE) ($800) • Campoamor: Between $400-500 depending on the # of applicants (Applyat http://www.modlangs.gatech.edu/study-abroad/scholarships.php. Don’t forget tonotify the faculty who is filling out the recommender’s form ASAP.) • Hope Scholarships applies. (If you are planning to use Hope Scholarships to pay for LBAT, you need to let us know so that your payment can be deferred until the scholarship money becomes available. You will need to submit a copy of your Hope Scholarship award letter.

8. Rules • While you are participating in LBAT Japan, all the rules of GA Tech, including our Honor Code, still apply. In addition, you will be representing GA Tech. Therefore, you must not behave in any manner which might damage our reputation. If you break GA Tech rules or act in a way which damage the GA Tech’s high reputation, you will be immediately reported to the Dean’s Office. If you do not comply our rules or do not follow our instructions, you will be forced to withdraw from LBAT (and return to Atlanta). • Alcohol The legal drinking age in Japan is 20. If you get a hang over or cannot show up in time for classes and field trips, due to late night drinking, we consider that you are not interested in participating in LBAT any more. We will report it to the Dean of Students as well.Remember that you will be participating in a very intensive language program.

9. More on Local Rules • You will be staying in a dorm on campus and using our host institution’s facilities. Therefore, you are expected to observe their rules and regulations. APU dorms have strict rules on when non-dorm residents can visit the dorm rooms, how to separate recyclable items from non-recyclable ones, when you can use the laundry facilities, when you can take a bath, etc.

10. Common Sense Courtesy • Keep in mind that while you are in Japan on our LBAT program, you are representing Georgia Tech. Our school will be judged on the basis of your behavior. Behave well. Use common sense. Do not touch a fire alarm or a fire extinguisher unless it is a real case of emergency. Do not make loud noises in public places. Do not damage the facilities. • Beware of cultural differences. Being considerate to others is very important in Japan. You must always think how your behavior affects other people and try to avoid inconveniencing them.

11. Flight Reservations • We will meet in front of the highway bus information desk inside International Arrival Lobby at Fukuoka airport at 9:15p.m. on Tue., May 12, 2009. Since will take the last bus to Beppu, make sure to arrive at this rendezvous point on time. If you are not there (for whatever reason), we will leave there without you. If you are flying to Fukuoka from Narita (New Tokyo International) airport, the last flight you can take to catch this last bus (to Beppu) is ANA (All Nippon Airways) 2143 leaving Narita at 5:45p.m. (Please note that the airline schedule may change.)

12. Flight Reservations • You are responsible for obtaining your own plane tickets. When you book and purchase Japanese domestic flights, you can get substantial discounts, using Star Alliance Japan or Visit Japan program. (Your Japanese domestic flights have to be ANA flights.) To take advantage of this program, you must send your proof of residence (copy of your driver’s license) and the ticket number of your international flight to your travel agent. If your travel agent is not familiar with either of these programs, we might want to try: Mr. Kiyotsugu Nishi (nishi@travel-depart.com) Travel-Depart Com, LLC 4700 Kenilworth Dr., #106 Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 (866) 540-9066 (toll free) (847) 818-9066 (local)www.travel-depart.com

13. Traveling in Japan after LBAT • If you are planning to travel in Japan, using JR pass, after the LBAT program, you must purchase the voucher before you leave the U.S. Ask your travel agent.

14. Required Orientations (Check our FAQ site for updates) • If you are accepted into the program, you must attend mandatory OIE meetings (Part I and Part II) For the dates, time, and place of these meetings, check http://www.oie.gatech.edu/events/ • In addition to these two meetings, you are required to attend two orientation meetings for LBAT Japan. Furthermore, you are also required to take a pre-LBAT Japanese language test. Your participation in these meetings and Japanese language test is mandatory.

15. Any Questions? • If you have any questions regarding 2009 LBAT Japan program, please contact Dr. Masato Kikuchi (kikuchi@gatech.edu) or Kimiaki Yamaguchi(kyamaguchi3@mail.gatech.edu). • LBAT Japan homepage (http://www.modlangs.gatech.edu/lbat-program/japan/) and FAQ page (http://japanese.gatech.edu/lbat/) will be updated when more specific information becomes available. Please visit these sites regularly.