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JAPANESE LANGUAGE & CULTURE COURSE
28 September to 11 October 2008
The Australia-Japan Society of the ACT (AJS ACT), in conjunction with the Ishikawa Foundation for International Exchange (IFIE), is again offering a wonderful in-country course in Japanese language/culture in Kanazawa.
The course cost? Only $600 plus airfares. All course expenses, cultural activities and homestay accommodation with a Japanese family (including morning and evening meals) for 2 weeks are included. The course is partly subsidised by the Ishikawa Regional Government. In addition, participants will need to budget for travel to and from Kanazawa and ‘pocket money’ for the duration of the trip (for bus fares, lunches and souvenirs).
A deposit of $300 is payable by 30 June 2008.
This is a great chance to commence, refresh, improve or develop your Japanese language skills (there are NO pre-requisites) for an incredibly reasonable price! And, if your profession is appropriate, it may be tax deductible as a self-education expense.
The chance to stay with a Japanese family is one of the outstanding features of the program and will certainly give a boost to your language skills.
The course is tailored to the individual participant’s language skills – participants are assessed on the first day and placed in small groups according to their language abilities. Mornings are spent in formal language classes and opportunities are provided, most afternoons, to explore the local culture, either in organised classes or by exploring on your own. There are excellent facilities and very helpful teachers at the language school.
Applicants must be at least 20 years old, must be a member of an Australia – Japan Society or an affiliated organisation (or join one) and be prepared to stay in Japan for two weeks.
Contact the coordinator of the program, Michael Hodgkin, for a detailed outline of the program and for application forms. |
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