International Study Options 6

International Study Options 6
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Italy

Florence

In conjunction with Syracuse University, USC students have the opportunity to spend the spring semester in Florence studying liberal arts, architecture or studio arts. Courses are complemented by field trips to cities such as Assisi, Rome and Venice. Students live with Italian families to enhance the cultural experience.

Japan

Year in Tokyo

Students may study for one year at Waseda University, one of Japan's foremost private institutions of higher learning. Founded in 1882, the university currently enrolls approximately 47,000 students and is located in Tokyo's Shinjuku district. The academic year is divided into three terms and one Japanese language course is required each term. The remainder of the courses may be taken in Japanese architecture, culture, economics, history, international relations, literature, performing arts, and political science. Students live in private Japanese homes.

Year in Nagoya

A year-long program of study is available at the Center for Japanese Studies at Nanzan University in Nagoya, a sister city of Los Angeles. The program for international students is well known for its strength in Japanese language training. Nagoya is two hours from Tokyo by bullet train and one hour from the ancient capital city of Kyoto. Courses are available in such disciplines as Japanese business, culture, economics, folklore, history, international relations, literature, and political science. Intensive language training is offered at all levels of proficiency. Students live in private Japanese homes.

Semester in Tokyo

Founded in 1965, Tokyo International University (TIU) is located about 25 miles from central Tokyo. The university offers a semester program for international students through the Japanese Studies Program in the International Center. TIU's curriculum is known for its strong business and commercial focus. Students enroll in a Japanese language course and select the remainder of their course work from the following list: Contemporary Issues of the Japanese Economy, Economic Development of Japan, Japanese History, Japanese Management Style, and Political Institutions of Japan. Students live in private Japanese homes.

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