Participants will attend three lectures introducing diverse aspects of Japanese culture.
Prof. Gregory Khezrnejat (Hosei University)
“From Translation to Composition: Writing in Japanese as a Second Language”
Mr. Ichiro Kataoka (Benshi)
“The Performing Arts of Benshi”
Prof. Emma Cook (Hokkaido University)
“Reading the Air (kūki wo yomu) and Creating Trouble (meiwaku) with Food Allergies in Japan”
Prof. Seiichi Makino (Princeton University)
Prof. Wesley M. Jacobsen (Harvard University)
Prof. Mutsuko Endo Hudson (Michigan State University)
Dr. Takako Aikawa (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
Mr. Niraku Hayashiya (Kamikiri Performer) and Prof. Kazumi Hatasa (Purdue University)
Mr. Sankyo Yanagiya (Professional Rakugo Performer)
etc.
This overnight trip is scheduled on the third weekend after the program begins, to establish rapport among the participants. Onuma Park is located 30km away from the city of Hakodate. It is known for its picturesque lakes dotted with islands and the majestic dormant volcano, Mount Komagatake. Students enjoy outdoor activities, dinner accompanied by a talent show, karaoke, and more.
All participants write drafts and make a book review presentation in class in Week 5. Two or three representatives from each class will present their speech at the HIF Biblio Cup held in Week 6. This event is open to the public to attend.
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