2010 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-5-day 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
2010 LBAT Japan
Location:
Beppu (in Oita Prefecture)
Duration: May 19 – July 5, 2010
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_2010/Summer10-AllFees.pdf)
Application
Deadline: Feb. 15, 2010
–Apply early at OIE site
(http://www.oie.gatech.edu/sa/basics/procedure.php)
First
payment Deadline: Mar. 1, 2010 ($3,150)
Second Payment Deadline: Apr. 5, 2010 ($1,550)
–All payments are posted on your bursar’s account.
Co-directors: Kimiaki Yamaguchi (kyamaguchi3@mail.gatech.edu)
Masato Kikuchi (kikuchi@gatech.edu)
Program Contents—Very Intensive
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You will take 3 Japanese classes for a total of
9 credit hours in nearly 7 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
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You will have as many as four 95-min. classes
daily, Monday through Friday except on field trip days.
Program Contents—Very Fun
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Weekend trip to Nagasaki, weekend homestay, field trips to companies and factories,
school visit, Beppu hot spring tour, etc.
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You will have opportunities to do cultural
activities such as tea ceremony and
calligraphy, and have intercultural
communication experience with host
campus students.
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You will be staying in a dormitory on
campus and have ample opportunities
to talk to both Japanese and international
students living in a dorm.
Program Requirements
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You must have completed at least JAPN2002 or
equivalent with a grade of B or above with good
attendance & homework submission record, and
be in good academic standing by the end of
Spring 2010. (If you are in JAPN 3001/3002,
you need to maintain a B average.) You need
to be adaptable to Japanese culture.
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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 2010.
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If you are currently taking JAPN 2001 or 2002,
consult Kimiaki Yamaguchi for further
information.
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Maximum number of participants: 20
Cost
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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_2010/Summer10-AllFees.pdf
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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 nonprogram activities, and meals (est. $800~900).
Scholarships
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Various study-abroad scholarship programs are
available. (See the scholarship section of the
following OIE webpage.
http://www.oie.gatech.edu/sa/preparation/#9)
Campoamor: Usually between $400-500,
depending on the # of applicants (Apply at
http://www.modlangs.gatech.edu/studyabroad/Campoamor.php. Application Deadline:
April 1.)
Hope Scholarships applies. (If you are planning
to use Hope Scholarships to pay for the summer
tuition, 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.
Rules
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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 GT.
Therefore, you must not behave in any manner
which might damage our reputation. If you break GT
rules or act in a way which damage the GT’s high
reputation, you will be immediately reported to the
Dean’s Office. If you do not comply with 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.
More on Local Rules
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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 nonrecyclable ones, when you can use the
laundry facilities, when you can take a
bath, etc.
Common Sense Courtesy
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Keep in mind that while you are in Japan
on our LBAT program, you are
representing GT. 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.
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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.
Flight Reservations
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We will meet in front of the highway bus
information desk inside International
Arrival Lobby at Fukuoka airport at 9:15
p.m. on Wed., May 19, 2010. 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
(NH2143 internationally) leaving Narita at
6:00p.m. (Please note that the airline
schedules may change.)
Flight Reservations
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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 Air Pass, Visit Japan, or
Oneworld Yokoso/Visit Japan programs. To take
advantage of these 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
Traveling in Japan after LBAT
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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.
Required Orientations
(Check our FAQ site for updates)
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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/
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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.
Any Questions?
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If you have any questions regarding 2010 LBAT
Japan program, please contact Dr. Masato Kikuchi
(kikuchi@gatech.edu) or Kimiaki Yamaguchi
(kyamaguchi3@mail.gatech.edu).
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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.