【Postponed】University of the Ryukyus Online Intensive Study Program in 2022（July 11-15, 2022）

 

Program Description
In line with the aim of fostering global leadership to build a global network for preservation and sustainability of island communities, cultures and environments in the Pacific Island Region, this program provides students from the University with the opportunity to participate in an online COIL-based study program that features guest speakers as well as lectures by faculty members of the University’s partner institutions in the Pacific Island Region.

Centered upon the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the program provides participants with lectures and a guest speaker series, in addition to opportunities for interaction and collaborative learning on common issues faced by countries and territories in the Pacific Island Region.

The collaborative and interactive components of this program aim to encourage multicultural understanding, leverage knowledge on SDGs and nurture leadership. All program contents will be conducted in English. Students are encouraged to take initiative by preparing for class interaction in advance and actively participating in discussions. Students must also take part in pre- and post-program elements utilizing COIL that will familiarize participants on the main themes of interest in this program.

 In consideration of the program’s focus on administering academic content in English on specific themes that include the history, culture and issues affecting the Pacific Island Region as well as curricula input from the University’s overseas partner institutions and intercultural communication with international students, OISP AY2021-22 is open to both students from the University and our partner institutions in the Pacific Island Region.

Number of Participants
Approximately 10 students from our partner colleges/ universities in the Pacific Islands.
*In case of the low registration number (less than 4 students), this program may be canceled and rescheduled.

Eligibility（for official registrants）
University and college students who are currently enrolled in partner institutions (those who are expected to graduate in August 2022 are not eligible).
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo, Maui College, Kaua‘i Community College, Kapi‘olani Community College, Hawai‘i Community College, Honolulu Community College, Leeward Community College, Windward Community College, University of Guam, Palau Community College, College of Micronesia-FSM, College of Marshall Islands

Main Program Period
5 days between July 11-15, 2022

Program Cost
Free (Including official certificate and transcript from the University of the Ryukyus)

Course Credits
Those who successfully complete the program in full (including pre-and post-program components) will receive TWO credits for the University’s “Special Lectures on Inter-Disciplinary Sciences.” These credits may be transferred upon review and approval of participants’ home institutions.

Languages Used
English & Japanese
* Japanese language proficiency is not required. All program contents in Japanese will be supplemented with English translations.

Application Process 　
Applicants must submit all documents listed below as email attachments to:
r-sekaten@acs.u-ryukyu.ac.jp
（１） Program application form (Download from HERE)
（２） Certificate of Enrollment from home institution
（３）Agreement Form(Download from HERE)

*Program guidelines and details are available from HERE

DEADLINE:
June 15, 2022 (Wed) at 23:59 PM (Japan Time)
June 20, 2022 (Mon) at 5:00 PM (Japan Time)  *June 19, 2022 (Sun) 10 PM in Hawaii

For inquiries please contact: Satoko Kudeken (Ms.)
Institute for Global Education, the University of the Ryukyus
E-mail：r-sekaten@acs.u-ryukyu.ac.jp