CSU Study abroad course: CPSC 5555 / ITDS 5555 Interdisciplinary Special Topics: Japanese Contributions to Technology

 (MayMester 2012)

1) What is the nature and purpose of the program?

The purpose of the “Japanese Contributions to Technology” program is to provide students the opportunity to experience first-hand the myriad of Japanese contributions to technology by active immersion in the culture and society in Japan. Japan is at the forefront of a number of computing technologies including computer games, anime & manga, robotics, and communications. In addition to field-trips to these technology companies, there are plans to visit several technology and cultural museums, including Edo Tokyo Museum, TEPIA, Sensoji Temple, Nikko Shrine, Nikko Edo-mura. There will be opportunities for students to explore additional sites on their own.

2) What will we be doing in Japan?

This experience will be based near two of Teikyo University’s campuses (Hachioji and Utsunomiya) with day trips to different parts of Tokyo and surrounding areas over 12 days, May 17-29, 2012.

	Activity	Means of Transport Used	Est. Times of Depart.  & Return	Location
Day 4 (May 17) Thursday	Arrive in Tokyo and check in to Seminor House v Orientation lecture v Bento Box dinner	Bus		Seminor House
Day 5 (Fri)	v Breakfast at Seminor House v Teikyo University: Orientation, Campus Tour & Activities, Japanese class v Lunch on campus v Welcome Party	Bus	9 am -> 7 pm	Teikyo University (Hachioji campus)
Day 6 (Sat)	v Breakfast at Seminor House v Class discussion (1 hour) v AM: TEPIA (http://www.tepia.jp/english/) v Lunch in town v PM: Edo Toyko Museum (http://www.edo-tokyo-museum.or.jp/english/) v Evening: Sensoji Temple / Asakusa (shopping and dinner)	Bus	9 am -> 3 pm 6-9 pm	Tokyo
Day 7 (Sun)	v Breakfast at Seminor House v Class discussion (1 hour) v AM: Suginami Animation Museum (http://www.sam.or.jp/flier.htm) PM: free time (can visit Akihabara Otaku Paradise (http://wikitravel.org/en/Tokyo/Akihabara)  and/or the Tokyo Animation Center lunch and dinner on own	Bus	9 am -> 1 pm return??	Tokyo
Day 8 (Mon)	v Breakfast at Seminor House v AM: Teikyo University: Japanese class v Lunch on campus v PM: Sony Building (http://www.sonybuilding.jp/e/) v Dinner on own	Bus	9 am->  4 pm	Toyko
Day 9 (Tues)	v Breakfast at Seminor House v PM: Teikyo University (Utsunomiya) - Orientation, Campus Tour, Activities, & lecture (3 hour)	Bus to Utsunomiya	noon->  5 pm	Utsunomiya
Day 10 (Wed)	v Breakfast at Concere Hotel v AM: Faculty Lecture (3 hour) v AM: Kawada Industries (http://global.kawada.jp/mechatronics/index.html) v PM: Honda Collection Hall (http://world.honda.com/collection-hall/) v Lunch & dinner on own	Bus	9 am->  4 pm	Utsunomiya
Day 11 (Thurs) (May 24)	v Breakfast at Concere Hotel v Class discussion (1 hour) v Nikko Shrine (http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3800.html) v Lunch at Edo-mura v Nikko Edo-mura (http://www.japan-i.jp/explorejapan/kanto/tochigi/nikko/4oa00l0000006rrk.html) v Farewell Party	Bus	9 am->  4 pm	Utsunomiya
Day 12 (Fri)	v Breakfast at Concere Hotel v Class discussion (1 hour) Home visit in Tokyo	Bus to Tokyo	9 am->  4 pm	Tokyo
Day 13 (Sat)	v Breakfast at City Hotel or in town v Class discussion (1 hour) v AM: NHK Science and Technology Research Labs (http://www.nhk.or.jp/strl/english/index.html) v PM: Free Time	Bus	10 am->  2 pm	Tokyo
Day 14 (Sun)	Free Day
Day 15 (Mon)	v Breakfast at City Hotel or in town v Class discussion (1 hour) v AM: Preparation for Show/Tell v Lunch on campus v PM: Show&Tell Ceremony v Evening: Farewell Party	Bus	9 am->  7 pm	Teikyo – Hachioji campus
Day 16 (Tues) (May 29)	v Breakfast at City Hotel or in town Tokyo, Japan -> Atlanta -> Columbus	Groome / car Airplane		In transit

3) Describe the academic component including type and number of credit hours to be awarded, number of contact hours, methods of evaluation, course title(s) and number(s), and examples of course-related activities / excursions outside the classroom

The academic component will include 15 hours of direct classroom instruction conducted at Columbus State University before and after the study abroad trip. The overseas experience is the main component of the course evaluation and includes at least 21 hours of additional classroom instruction and at least 37 hours of field trips. After returning from the trip, students will be required to present their experiences. Student journals will also be part of the evaluation.

The field trip component of the course will include visits to several Japanese companies and business entities that have implemented a variety of technologies, as well as several museums that focus on Japan’s contribution to technology. Students will actively observe and learn applications of technologies influenced by Japan in different contexts. They will be expected to maintain daily logs of their experiences and reflections of what they learned. Daily debriefings will be conducted so that students can distill their experiences immediately. In addition, optional excursions are planned that will assist in student understanding of Japanese culture.

4) What is the number of students and faculty members

The projected number of faculty members is 2 and the project number of students in 20.

5) What is the cost?

The following budget is based on current researched (and estimated) rates for all items. Every effort is being made to reduce costs further. Meals are not mandatory and students are free to find cheaper options. Daily breakfast in included in the package price for Seminor House and Concere Hotel. Lunch and dinner are not included except dinner on May 17, 24, and 28, 2012.

TENTATIVE

What are the room and board arrangements?

v The first five nights of lodging for all participants will be at Hachioji Seminor House (also spelled Seminar House) (http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.seminarhouse.or.jp%2F). Rooms will be double occupancy with shared bath. Daily breakfast is included in the package price.

v Three nights will be spent at Concere Hotel in Utsunomiya. Rooms will be double & single and occupancy with private bath. Daily breakfast at the hotel is included in the package price.

v The last three nights will be spent at the City Hotel Takahata. Rooms will be double & single and occupancy with private bath. Daily breakfast at the hotel is not included in the package price, but is available as well as several local restuarants.

v Lunch and dinner meals are at the student’s discretion and are not provided, with the exception of the welcome and departure dinners.

6) What are the travel arrangements in Japan?

On Wednesday, May 16, 2012, we will fly from Atlanta, USA to Tokyo, Japan. Upon arrival in Tokyo, Teikyo University personnel will arrange for transportation from the airport to the Hachioji Seminor House. University and private buses will be used for trips to campus and field trips. Instructions will be provided for using buses and trains for side trips. On Tuesday, May 22, 2012, we will travel from Tokyo to Utsunomiya by coach. On Friday, May 25, 2012, we will return to Tokyo by coach. On Tuesday, May 29, 2012, we will fly back to the USA. Specific information about flights will be available later.

7) What about the security arrangements?

Security was evaluated during the site evaluation visit. Crime is minimal. As expected, Japan has excellent arrangements for natural disasters, especially earthquakes. In the pre-trip orientation, students will be provided with in-depth security briefings. Upon arrival in Tokyo, students will be given an orientation lecture that will include police and emergency medical contacts as well as procedures for calling home to the USA.

8) Who can take this class?

Computer Science students, Business students, Foreign Language students as well as any students interested in Japanese technology and culture.

Questions about this program should be addressed to Wayne Summers or Lydia Ray at (706) 507-8170 or via email to summers_wayne@columbusstate.edu / ray_lydia@columbusstate.edu