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6. Active Learning(Student Exchange-Overseas & Domestic,
Study Abroad Programs)
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■ Active Learning
APU education stresses the elements of knowledge, experience and exchange. Classroom lectures are useful for acquiring knowledge; however, it is also necessary to provide students with off-campus opportunities to gain experience and participate in exchange activities.
Moving away from the standard system of teaching and learning based solely on classroom lectures, APU designs programs to focus on experience and practical learning. This is called Active Learning. APU offers a range of programs from domestic and international fieldwork to internships. The University also makes use of its vast global networks to provide a wide variety of regional and international cooperative programs. We strongly urge all students to take advantage of at least one Active Learning Program as part of their four year course of study.
Please refer to the Academic Office website for the latest information.URL：http://www.apu.ac.jp/academic/page/content0209.html
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6.1.1 List of Active Learning Programs (Short-term Programs)
Introductory Study Program Language Study Program
FIRST (Overseas)
FIRST (Domestic)
English Immersion
AP LanguageImmersion
Program Aims and Features
● Intercultural experience/understanding
● Exchange with people from a different country
● Understanding Japanese culture
● Practical application of Japanese skills
● Exchange with local Japanese people in a non-campus setting
● Intensive Language Learning Overseas● Intercultural experience and understanding
Eligible Participants
1st year students 1st year students 1st - 7th semester students
Application Requirements
●Domestic Students● Japanese-basis
international students or international students who have completed Intermediate/ Advanced Japanese
International Students Language requirements vary according to program.
Semester and Duration of Study
Spring Semester(4 days)
Fall Semester(4 days)
Summer/Winter Session(3 - 5 weeks)
Application Period
SP April - April
FA - October October
Study Site(Country/Area)
Korea Kyushu Area, Japan Past programs: USA, Australia, NZ, etc.
Past programs: Korea, China,Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Mexico, etc.
Subject (Field)Number of Credits
FIRST Program (Common Liberal Arts Subject) 2 credits
FIRST Program (Common Liberal Arts Subject) 2 credits
Intensive Language Learning Overseas (Language Education Subject) 2 or 4 credits
Course Registration
The University will register the course for successful applicants.
The University will register the course for successful applicants.
Grades P (Pass) / F (Fail) Regular grading (A+, A, B, C or F)
Semester Credit is Awarded
2014 Spring semester 2014 Fall semester 2014 Summer Programs : 2014 Spring semester2014 Winter Programs : 2014 Fall semester
Inclusion in Credit Registration Limit Not included Not included Not included
Estimated Cost (Yen)
70,000 - 80,000 30,000 - 40,000 300,000 - 600,000(depending on the program)
180,000 - 450,000(depending on the program)
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■ List of Active Learning Programs (Short-term Programs)
Theme-based Major Study Program Global Collaborative University Education (GLUE)
Field Study (Session based) Applied Training Internship Global Communication
Program (GCP)South East Asian
Studies Program (SEAS)● Practical, specialized
study● On-site research
activities
● Practical, specialized study
● Research and analysis
● Seminar-linked practical learning
● Work experience● Career development
● Communication Skills
● Intercultural understanding
● Field work & research
● Collabrative studies at other universities
● Interconnection of subjects
3rd semester students and above (excluding students in their final semester)
● 5th semester students and above (excluding students in their final semester)
● AY 2006 Curricu-lum: 4th semester students and above
● AY 2011 Curricu-lum: 2nd semester students and above
2nd - 3rd year students
● Each program has its own requirements
● If a program is held in English, Japanese-basis students on the AY 2011 Curriculum (Standard Track) must complete Intermediate English A and B.
● Students must be enrolled in the program supervisor’s seminar and must intend to continue studying under the same supervisor in the next semester.
● Applicants must not be registered for the "Undergraduate Thesis" subject at the time of application.
Credits are only conferred for contract internship operated with companies and organizations that have signed Memoranda of Understanding with APU.
● Japanese-basis students, English standard Track (Domestic, International)
● Student must have taken all of English subjects
Selected from GCP participants
Summer/Winter Sessions (several days – 4 weeks)
Summer/Winter Sessions (several days – 3 weeks)
Summer/Winter Sessions (several days – 8 weeks)
Spring semester 2nd quarter (2 months)
Summer session(2.5 weeks)
April Around June October(Summer Program in 2015)October November - December
Past programs: Thailand, USA, China, Korea, Japan, etc.
Past programs: Japan, China, Korea, etc.
Past programs: Japan, Thailand, etc.
U.S.A. (Texas) Thailand, Malaysia
Field Study Subject/Field Study Subject (CAP) (differs depending on the program) 2 or 4 credits
Applied Training subject (own college: Major Education subjects, Other college: General Elective) 2 or 4 credits
Internship (2006 Curriculum: Major Education Subject / 2011 Curriculum: Common Education Subject) 2 or 4 credits * Maximum 8 credits while enrolled
● Special Lecture (Common Liberal Arts Subject) 2 credits 4 courses
● Volunteer Activities 2 credits, 1 course total 10 credits
Special Lecture (Common Liberal Arts Subject) 2 credits 2 coursestotal 4 credits
Course registration by the University Course registration by the University
Regular grading (A+, A, B, C or F) Pass (P) / Fail (F) Regular grading (A+, A, B, C or F)
2014 Summer Programs : 2014 Spring semester2014 Winter Programs : 2014 Fall semester
2014 Summer Programs: 2014 Fall semester2014 Winter Programs: 2015 Spring semester
2015 Summer Programs : 2015 Spring Semester
Not Included Included Included
10,000 - 300,000 30,000 - 100,000 min. 350,000 min. 500,000
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Long-term study abroad programs available to APU students include Student Exchange (Domestic and International), Dual Degree Programs and Independent Study Abroad. Please review the descriptions of each option, and attend the scheduled guidance sessions for more information.
6.2.1 International Exchange ProgramsThe following guidelines apply to programs based on Student Exchange Agreements signed with partner universities (host institutions). The primary aim of these programs is to enable participants to take courses in their area of specialization at a different university, giving them maximum opportunity to broaden their knowledge. The programs should be seen as an opportunity to further develop study skills and research abilities acquired to date, not merely to improve language ability.
This section provides a general explanation of the systems and procedures for international exchange programs. For more information, please refer to the program pages located under the Student Exchange menu on the Academic Office website.URL : http://www.apu.ac.jp/academic/page/content0105.html
Student Status, Tuition Fees and Credit Transfer when studying Abroad
6.2 Long-term Programs
Student Exchangeor Dual Degree
Program
Independent StudyAbroad
Overseas Study duringa Leave of Absence
Student Status Study Abroad Study Abroad Leave of Absence
Tuition Tuition A and B Tuition A and B + tuition of host institution
Screening/administration fee: JPY 15,000 + APU matriculation fee: JPY 5,000 per semester + tuition of host institution
Credit Transfer Possible Possible Not
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Eligibility and Requirements for Student Exchange Programs
Program Aims and Features Practical, Specialized Study / On-site research activities
Eligible Participants 4th – 7th semester students
Program Length 1 semester or 1 year (2 semesters) * 2 semesters may overlap in year status ( i.e.: 4th semester to 5th semester)
Eligibility Requirements
Current year In the latter half of their first year (2nd semester) to thebeginning semester of the 3rd year (5th semester)
GPASemester GPA of at least 2.00* Cumulative GPA requirements differ depending on the host university
LanguageProficiency Requirement
Language requirements differ depending on the country and host university.A) Those who plan to take the majority of their classes
in English: Applicants are asked to submit a TOEFL® score of 500-600
B) Those who plan to take the majority of their classes in one of the AP languages: Applicants must be proficient to the level that they are able to take curricular courses in that language.
* Note that applicants who are planning on taking the majority of their classes in English at their host university must submit a language proficiency test score (TOEFL® ITP, iBT, etc.) when applying to APU. Additionally, applicants who plan to take the majority of their classes in an AP Language may also be required to submit a language proficiency test score to APU.
Application PeriodRecruitment will be held a year before the actual program begins.Mid April to Mid June for spring semester departure programsMid October to Mid November for fall semester departure programs
Host Universities Overseas universities with which APU has signed a Student Exchange Agreement; North & South America, Europe, Asia, Oceania, and Africa
Program Departures Departure date varies depending on the host universities
Course Content Classes offered at the undergraduate level
Course Registration Student will register courses at host university
Grades T (Transfer)
Timing of Credit Transfer
Credits will be transferred after students submit a Request for Approval of Transferred Credits, academic transcripts from the host institution and other required documents to be screened by the Division of Academic Affairs
Accommodation University dormitory or apartment
Primary ExpensesAPU Tuition A and B, Dormitory fees, meals, living expenses, textbooks, visa application fees, round-trip transportation, overseas travel accident insurance, J-TAS fees, miscellaneous expenses
* Universities for which exchange students will be recruited will be chosen based on the balance of incoming and outgoing exchange students as well as consideration of the academic calendar of each university. Time and period of exchange, as well as number of students accepted may also vary based on these factors.
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Screening ProcessApplication Document Review (Initial Screening), Interview (Secondary Screening)
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Credit Transfer after Study Abroad ● The maximum number of credits a student is able to transfer back to APU, including all
credit transfers during their time at the University, is 60 credits. ● It is not possible to transfer credits from subjects with no relation to those offered at APU,
i.e. sports, art, etc. Accepted students will be asked to submit documentation, regarding their intended course of study to the Academic Office.
● On application, only credits you wish to transfer from subjects studied at the host university will be screened and evaluated.
● It will not be possible to repeat the same subject at APU when the credit from the host institution has been approved and transferred for that subject.
● "T" (transfer) will be shown for all transferred subjects in the evaluation section of the student’s grade report.
● Students must apply for credit transfer within one month of their return.
Timing Description After Notification of Acceptance at APU APU nominates accepted students to their host institution
Approx. 4 months before departure Application forms submitted to host institution
Approx. 3 months before departure
Letter of acceptance received from host institution; apply to enter dormitory, insurance, etc.
Approx. 2 months before departure Visa application and preparations for departure
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6.2.2 Domestic Exchange Programs
Ritsumeikan University - Akita International University Semester Exchange Program
Host Universities and Colleges
● Ritsumeikan University Kinugasa Campus (KIC: Kyoto city, Kyoto)Ritsumeikan University College of Law, College of Social Sciences, College of InternationalRelations, College of Policy Science, College of Letters
● Ritsumeikan University Biwako-Kusatsu Campus (BKC: Kusatsu city, Shiga)College of Economics, College of Business Administration, College of Science & Engineering, College of Sports & Health Sciences
● Applicants to the College of Science & Engineering will be screened individually to determine if they have the academic ability necessary to take courses in this specialization.
● Akita International University (AIU: Akita city, Akita)College of International Liberal Arts
Number of Students ● Ritsumeikan University: Up to 30 students per year ● Akita International University: Up to 5 students per yearNote: Students are not permitted to participate on this program in the semester that they are scheduled to graduate (including Accelerated Graduation Program students). Also 3rd year transfer students are not eligible to apply. Students who transferred into the 2nd year can apply from their 4th semester.
Scholarships (for International Students)APU students currently on reduced tuition will continue to receive their reductions while on exchange. (Students on exchange will have their status as "study abroad".)Students on scholarship should inquire at the Student Office for more information.
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Ritsumeikan University Summer Session Exchange ProgramUnder this program students can attend and receive credit for Ritsumeikan University Summer Session week-long intensive courses held in the beginning of September. Details will be announced on the Academic Office website in mid-May 2014. * Selection Method: Participants are selected at random in accordance with the capacities stipulated for each subject.
APU plans to undertake a comprehensive review of the total number of credits which can be registered in the Ritsumeikan University Summer Session Exchange Program and credit transfer programs with Oita University and the Open University of Japan. Changes will be announced via Campus Terminal by the end of AY 2014. Please check Campus Terminalto confirm the details.
Akita International University Winter Exchange ProgramUnder this program students can attend and receive credits for Akita International University Winter Program subjects – intensive courses held in January to March. Details will be announced in mid-April 2014 along with results for the exchange program.* Selection Method: Participants are selected according to the results of a document screening and an interview conducted together with screenings for the AIU exchange program (Fall dispatch).
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■ Dual Degree Programs
6.2.3 Dual Degree ProgramIn the dual degree program, students receive two degrees after completing two years of study at APU and another two years at the host institution, a total of four years. The following table shows the outline of the dual degree programs. Please note that degree requirements, application eligibilities, number of participants, and other conditions vary depending on the host institutions. Detailed information will be available at the program guidance sessions.
Period of study at host
institutionApproximately 2 years (4 semesters)
Application period August – October
ScreeningProcess Application documents and Interview
Student StatusStudent status while at host institution will be "Study Abroad." Time spent abroad will count towards the period of enrollment so that students may graduate in a minimum of 4 years.
PrimaryExpenses
● APU tuition A and B (the tuition of the host institution will be waived)● Dormitory fees (or fees for other types of housing), meals, living
expenses, textbook fees, application fees, round-trip transportation, overseas travel insurance, and miscellaneous expenses.
Host institutionsThe following is the list of host universities. The list is tentative and is subject to change every year. ● St Edward’s University (USA) ● Kyung Hee University (Korea) ● Salzburg University of Applied Sciences (Austria)
The number of participants will be decided each year based on the balance of incomingand outgoing students with each host university and other factors.
Application EligibilitiesApplicants must meet the following criteria. ● A cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above ● TOEFL-ITP 550 or above (TOEFL®/iBT and IELTS requirement will be informed in the
application information handouts) ● 1st year students who enrolled at APU in Spring 2014 (except for some host institutions)
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6.2.4 Independently Arranged Study Abroad"Independent Study Abroad" does not refer to a Student Exchange Program with a university that APU has signed a "Student Exchange Agreement" with, but instead refers to a system where the student applies on his/her own and is accepted on a study abroad program at a university of the student’s choice after an evaluation by APU. The student’s status will be considered as "study abroad" while they are overseas. In order to obtain this "study abroad" status at APU for this type of program, you must fulfill the following three requirements.
● The classes that you will be attending overseas must be accredited undergraduate classes (the duration must be six months or more).
● The course of study at the host university must be deemed academically beneficial to the student.
● APU and the host university must agree on the student’s study abroad program.
Period 1 semester or 1 year (2 semesters)*Two semesters may overlap in year status (i.e.: 4th semester to 5th semester)
Eligibility Requirement
*Student should confirm the host university’s application requirements on their own.
Current Year Student must be in their 2nd semester - 5th semester
GPA Semester GPA of 2.50 or above
Language Proficiency
● Applicants who will be taking the majority of their classes in English: An applicant must have a TOEFL® score of 500 or higher (iBT score is also acceptable). Students must submit a copy of a valid score sheet.
● Applicants who will be taking the majority of their classes in a language other than English: Proficiency in the language that the classes are taught in of a level that the student is able to take curricular courses in that language without any difficulty.
● It is highly preferred that the applicant has acquired all of the credits for language courses necessary for graduation before the start of their "Independent Study Abroad" program.
●An interview may be necessary.
No. of Credits 16 credits per semester
Duration of Study
In principle, within a two-semester period. Students should not go abroad with the intent of graduating from the host institution. The period that participation will be possible is within the 4th to the 7th semesters. Students are not able to participate in study abroad in their last (8th) semester.
Primary Expenses
The student must pay tuition fees to both the host institution and APU.The treatment of the student’s status as well as the credit transfer process is entirely the same as for APU’s Student Exchange Programs (overseas programs). However, all of the expenses must be borne entirely by the student.
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Student StatusStudent status will be ″Study Abroad″ and the time abroad will count as course time so that it is possible to graduate in four years. However, this only applies to students who will be taking accredited undergraduate courses and does not apply to students going abroad for supplementary language training and other such courses.
Study Abroad ProceduresThe student will select the university and is responsible for all registration procedures and preparations.
APU Procedures1. The student should first prepare relevant materials (i.e. documents that provide an outline of
the university as well as those detailing the contents of the courses, a copy of the university’s website, etc.) concerning the overseas university that he/she wishes to attend. The student should bring these documents to the Academic Office and consult with the office staff approximately 5 months prior to the application deadline of the host institution.
2. After APU has confirmed the course content, the student must fill out and submit a "Study Abroad Request" form to the Academic Office 4 months before the application deadline of the host institution. The Academic Office will then make a decision on whether or not to grant the request.
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