{"id":32925,"date":"2019-12-10T14:54:28","date_gmt":"2019-12-10T05:54:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/?page_id=32925"},"modified":"2020-03-04T14:33:50","modified_gmt":"2020-03-04T05:33:50","slug":"tuip","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/short\/tuip\/","title":{"rendered":"TUIP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>TUIP 2020 is cancelled. Future TUIP announcements will be made via our website. <\/b><\/span><\/em><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><\/span><\/em><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><div class=\"lnav01_4\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"#ank01\">Introduction<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#ank02\">Schedule<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#ank03\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#ank04\">Eligibility<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#ank05\">How to Apply<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#ank06\">Contact<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#ank07\">Photo Gallery<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><!-- \/.lnav01_4 --><\/p><\/div><h2 class=\"hd2_01\" id=\"ank01\"><!-- .hd2_01 -->Introduction<!-- \/.hd2_01 --><\/h2><p>This intensive program provides students with an opportunity to explore Japan's local culture in English and Japanese.\u00a0<\/p><p>Please see the below flyer for details.<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p><b>Number of Enrollments: 20 students<\/b><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p><a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/6439e3e8c7e8e2cbb18f964a1791cff92.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">TUIP Flyer 2020<\/a>\u00a0(Updated on January 9th, 2020)<\/p><div class=\"tmpBox left\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/7e07b40e034ca204df68babbaa9eaa98-212x300.jpg\" alt=\"2020TUIP_Sparrow_Flyer_\u30da\u30fc\u30b8_1\" width=\"212\" height=\"300\" class=\"&quot;size-medium\" wp-image-32719=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/7e07b40e034ca204df68babbaa9eaa98-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/7e07b40e034ca204df68babbaa9eaa98-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/7e07b40e034ca204df68babbaa9eaa98.jpg 1819w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px\" \/><\/div><p>&nbsp;<\/p><div class=\"twoColumnAfterImg\"><div class=\"tmpBox right\"><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"hd2_01\" id=\"ank02\">Program Schedule<!-- \/.hd2_01 --><\/h2><table border=\"1\"><tbody><tr><td>\u00a0Check-in<\/td><td>\u3000April 26, 2020<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>\u00a0Welcome Ceremony &amp; Orientation<\/p><\/td><td>\u3000April 27, 2020\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p>\u00a0Farewell Ceremony &amp;\u00a0Final Presentation\u00a0<\/p><\/td><td>\u3000May 22, 2020<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0Check-out<\/td><td>\u3000May 23, 2020<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><ol class=\"textOrderList01 mt30\"><!-- .textOrderList01 --> <!-- \/.textOrderList01 --><\/ol><h2 class=\"hd2_01\" id=\"ank03\"><!-- .hd2_01 -->Curriculum<!-- \/.hd2_01 --><\/h2><p><b>Project Work on \"Suzume Odori (Sparrow Dance)\"<\/b><\/p><p>The highlight of the program is participation in a local festival called \"Sendai Aoba Matsuri\" as performers of the \"Suzume Odori,\" or Sparrow Dance on May 16, 2020.\u00a0<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p><b>Japanese Language Classes<\/b><\/p><p>The course is designed for pre-intermediate level students to improve their communication skills efficiently by focusing on a variety of topics in every day life.<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p><b>Lectures &amp; Workshop Examples<\/b><br \/> - Comparative Japanese Studies<\/p><p>- Governmental Policy in Japan<\/p><p>- Disaster Risk Prevention<\/p><p>- Tea Ceremony (Sado)<\/p><p>- Japanese Drum (Wadaiko) and more<\/p><h3 class=\"hd3_01 mt40\">Credits Awarded<\/h3><p>On completing the program successfully, students should be eligible to earn\u00a08 ECTS equivalent credits*. <br \/> <span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\" size=\"1\">* 1 ECTS is equivalent to 25 hours of work. These credits are not conferred at Tohoku University, so each participant needs to negotiate with his\/her home institution with the certificate we issue.<\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"hd3_01 mt40\">Program Fees<\/h3><table border=\"1\"><tbody><tr><td><p>\u00a0Tuition, home stay, Japanese<\/p><p>\u00a0culture workshops and other activities\u00a0<\/p><\/td><td>\u00a0120,000 yen\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0Approx. accommodation fee<\/td><td>\u00a0170,000 yen<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0Processing charge*<\/td><td>\u00a09,000 yen<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>\u00a0TOTAL<\/b><\/td><td><b>\u00a0299,000 yen (Approx.)<\/b><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><i>*Processing charge is a transfer fee charged by the online payment website.<\/i><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p>Travel, insurance, and everyday expenses should be paid individually.<\/p><p>Payment instructions will be sent to those who are accepted.<span style=\"font-size: small;\" size=\"2\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"hd3_01 mt40\">Scholarship<\/h3><p>Qualified students may apply for a Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) scholarship of JPY 80,000.<br \/> <br \/> -\u00a0<a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/JASSO_Information20191.pdf\">JASSO Scholarship Information<\/a> (PDF)<br \/> - <a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/JASSO_ApplicationForm1.pdf\">JASSO Application Form<\/a> (PDF)<\/p><h3 class=\"hd3_01 mt40\">Field Trip (Optional)<\/h3><p>Students can choose to join a field trip on an off day. You can experience and learn about Japanese culture\/history in depth at some famous local sites.<\/p><p><u><b>The participation fee (approx. 6,000~7,000 yen) will apply.<\/b><\/u> (More details will be announced later.)<\/p><h3 class=\"hd3_01 mt40\">Privacy Policy (GDPR)<\/h3><p>Please visit the link below to read about Tohoku University's privacy policy:<\/p><p><a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/TohokuUniversityPrivacyPolicy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Tohoku University Privacy Policy<\/a>\u00a0(PDF)<\/p><h2 class=\"hd2_01\" id=\"ank04\"><!-- .hd2_01 -->Eligibility<!-- \/.hd2_01 --><\/h2><p>- Full-time undergraduate students at partner universities (university-level) of Tohoku University<\/p><p>- Pre-intermediate\u00a0learners of Japanese\u00a0language (Equivalent to TTBJ\/SPOT90 Japanese online test score of 31-64)<\/p><p>- Sufficient English ability <span style=\"font-size: small;\" size=\"2\">(Overall TOEFL iBT<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Test 70 equivalent. Other internationally recognized English exam scores are also accepted. English language ability certificate is not required for native speakers.)<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\" size=\"1\">Note: TOEFL is a registered trademark of Educational Testing Service (ETS). This product is not endorsed or approved by ETS.<\/span><\/p><h2 class=\"hd2_01\" id=\"ank05\"><!-- .hd2_01 -->How to Apply<!-- \/.hd2_01 --><\/h2><div class=\"twoColumnAfterImg\"><!-- \/.twoColumnBeforeImg --><div class=\"tmpBox left\" style=\"width: 680px; height: 200px;\"><p>To apply for this program, applicants need to fill in the online application form and upload the following documents no later than the deadline.<\/p><p>The application details will be provided to applicants through\u00a0the relevant office of partner universities.<br \/> <br \/> <b>Required\u00a0documents:<\/b><br \/> 1. Transcript from the previous academic year in English<br \/> 2.\u00a0Photocopy of passport name page<br \/> 3. Personal statement (300-400 words):\u00a0<a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Personal_Statement_Sheetformat1.docx\">Personal Statement Sheet<\/a><br \/> 4. Copy of English proficiency certificate (Not required for English native speakers)<br \/> 5.\u00a0Result of TTBJ\/SPOT90 Japanese test*\u00a0<\/p><p>6. Application Form for the JASSO Scholarship (if applicable)<\/p><br \/><p>*TTBJ\/SPOT90 Japanese online test: <a href=\"http:\/\/ttbj1.cegloc.tsukuba.ac.jp\/apply\/agree\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/ttbj1.cegloc.tsukuba.ac.jp\/apply\/agree\/<\/a><\/p><p>Please choose the \"SPOT90+Grammar90+\u6f22\u5b57SPOT50\".<\/p><\/div><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMG_8587-e1575878338425-295x300.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_8587\" width=\"295\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-32913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMG_8587-e1575878338425-295x300.jpg 295w, https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMG_8587-e1575878338425.jpg 645w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 295px) 100vw, 295px\" \/><div class=\"tmpBox left\"><\/div><!-- \/.twoColumnBeforeImg --><\/div><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b><u>Application Deadline:\u00a0January 31, 2020 (Japan Standard Time)<\/u><\/b><\/span><\/p><h2 class=\"hd2_01\" id=\"ank06\"><!-- .hd2_01 -->Contact<!-- \/.hd2_01 --><\/h2><p><b>Student Exchange Division<\/b><\/p><p>41 Kawauchi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8576 Japan<\/p><p><span>Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-12:30, 13:30-17:15<\/span><\/p><p>Tel: +81-22-795-3745<\/p><p>Email: suzume@grp.tohoku.ac.jp<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"hd2_01\" id=\"ank07\"><!-- .hd2_01 -->Photo Gallery<!-- \/.hd2_01 --><\/h2><ul class=\"phH140List01\"><li><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"290\" height=\"190\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-822\" alt=\"E21_photo-gallery-1_p290\u00d7190\" src=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_9121-300x200.jpg\" \/><\/li><li><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"240\" height=\"180\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-820\" src=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_7468.jpg\" \/><\/li><li><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"290\" height=\"190\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824\" alt=\"E21_photo-gallery-3_p290\u00d7190\" src=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_1232.jpg\" \/><\/li><li><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1386 size-medium\" src=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IMG_1338.jpg\" \/><\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"TUIP 2020 is cancelled. 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