2011 LBAT Japan What is LBAT? LBAT (Language for Business And Technology) programs are Georgia Tech summer intensive study-abroad program. 2011 LBAT Japan is a 8-week program and students earn a total of 9 credit hours in the following 3 courses: JAPN3691: Technical & Scientific Japanese JAPN3692: Business Japanese JAPN3693: Japan Today

2011 LBAT JapanLocation: Beppu (in Oita Prefecture) Duration: May 18 – July 11, 2011*Application Fee: $150 (non-refundable)Program Fee: $3,900 (non-refundable)**Summer Session Tuitions & FeesApplication Deadline: Feb. 15, 2011

–Apply early at OIE site (http://www.oie.gatech.edu/sa/basics/procedure.php)

First payment Deadline: Mar. 4, 2011 ($2,600)Second Payment Deadline: Apr. 1, 2011 ($1,300)

–All payments are posted on your bursar’s account.Director: Kimiaki Yamaguchi (kyamaguchi3@mail.gatech.edu)

Program Contents—Very Intensive

You will take three 3000-level Japanese classes for a total of 9 credit hours in 8 weeks.

All applicable to major/minor/certificate.

– JAPN 3691: Technical & Scientific Japanese • Instructors: Kimiaki Yamaguchi

– JAPN 3692: Business Japanese • Instructors: Kimiaki Yamaguchi and accompanying

GT faculty

– JAPN 3693: Japan Today• Instructor: Kimiaki Yamaguchi

You usually have three to four 95-min. classes,Monday through Friday except on field trip days.

Program Contents—Very Fun Weekend trip to Nagasaki, weekend home-

stay, field trips to companies and factories, school visit, scavenger hunt in Beppu, etc.

You will have opportunities to do cultural activities such as tea ceremony and calligraphy, and have intercultural communication experience with host university students.

You will be staying in a dormitory on campus and have ample opportunitiesto talk to both Japanese and internationalstudents living in a dorm.

Program Requirements You must have completed at least JAPN2002 or

equivalent with a grade of B or above with good attendance & homework submission record, and be in good academic standing by the end of Spring 2011. (If you are in JAPN 3001 or above, you need to maintain a B average in Japanese classes.) You need to be adaptable to Japanese culture.

You need to self-study as much content of JAPN 3001 as possible if you will have only completed JAPN 2002 by the end of Spring 2011.

If you are currently taking JAPN 2001 or 2002, consult Kimiaki Yamaguchi for further information.

Maximum number of participants: 20 (min. 10)

Cost Application Fee: $150 (non-refundable) Program Fee: $3,900 The program fee includes accommodation, textbooks,

health/repatriation insurance, and ground transportation for program-sponsored mandatory activities.

It does not include air fares (international flights to/from Japan and domestic flights within the U.S. and Japan), ground transportation for non-program activities, summer tuition and fees, and most meals (est. $900-$1,000).

Summer Session Tuitions & Student Fees Since LBAT Japan is a GT summer study abroad program, you need to pay summer tuition and student fees in addition

to the program fee and application fee. http://www.bursar.gatech.edu/student/tuition/Summer_2011/su11_pdf/su11_sa.pdf

Your hourly in-state rate for tuition varies, depending on the year you entered GT or other USG schools. (If you don’t know what your hourly in-state rate is, contact Bursar’s office.)Out-of-state students pay the hourly in-state rate for tuition

and student fee plus $250.

Scholarships Various study-abroad scholarship programs are

available. (See the following OIE webpage. http://www.oie.gatech.edu/sa/scholarships/index.php

Campoamor: Usually about $400, depending on the # of applicants (Apply at http://www.modlangs.gatech.edu/study-abroad/Campoamor.php. Application Deadline: March 30.)

Hope Scholarships applies. (If you are planning to use Hope Scholarships to pay for the summer

tuition, you need to let us know so that your payment can be deferred until the scholarship money becomes available. You will need to submit a copy of your Hope Scholarship award letter.

Rules While you are participating in LBAT Japan, all the rules of GA

Tech, including our Honor Code, still apply. In addition, since you will be representing GA Tech, you must not behave in any manner which might damage our reputation. If you break GA Tech rules or act in a way which damage the GA Tech’s high reputation, you will be immediately reported to the Dean’s Office. If you do not comply with our rules or do not follow our instructions, you will be forced to withdraw from LBAT (and return to Atlanta).

Alcohol The legal drinking age in Japan is 20. Therefore, if you are

20 years old or older, you are permitted to drink alcoholic beverages. If you are unable to participate in our program in your best condition because of drinking (e.g. coming to class late, coming to class with a hangover, falling asleep, etc.) however, we will report it to the Dean of Students. Remember that you will be participating in a very intensive language training program.

More on Local Rules You will be staying in a dorm on campus

and using our host institution’s facilities. Therefore, you are expected to observe their rules and regulations. APU dorms have strict rules on when non-dorm residents can visit the dorm rooms, how to separate recyclable items from non-recyclable ones, when you can use the laundry facilities, when you can take a bath, etc.

Common Sense Courtesy Keep in mind that while you are in Japan

on our LBAT program, you are representing Georgia Tech. Our school will be judged on the basis of your behavior. Behave well. Use common sense. Do not touch a fire alarm or a fire extinguisher unless it is a real case of emergency. Do not make loud noises in public places. Do not damage the facilities.

Beware of cultural differences. Being considerate to others is very important in Japan. You must always think how your behavior affects other people and try to avoid inconveniencing them.

You have to have a passport which is valid for at least 6 more month

beyond the end of your planned trip. If you need a new passport, apply early.

If you are on the U.S. passport, you can visit Japan for sightseeing purposes and stay there for 90 days without a visa. This is what we will be claiming when we go through Japanese immigration at the port of entry to Japan. (If you say that the purpose of your visit is 留学 ( りゅうがく ) and if you do not have a student visa, your request to enter Japan will be denied and you will be sent back to the U.S. on your own expense.)

If you are not on the U.S. passport, you should contact the Japanese Consulate General in Atlanta

  Consulate General of Japan Suite 1600 One Alliance Center 3500 Lenox Rd. Atlanta, GA 30326 Phone: 404-2404300 Web Site: http://www.atlanta.us.emb-japan.go.jp/

Passport and Visa

If you are not on the U.S. passport, you should

contact the Japanese Consulate General in Atlanta.

Consulate General of Japan

Suite 1600

One Alliance Center

3500 Lenox Rd.

Atlanta, GA 30326

Phone: 404-2404300

Web Site: http://www.atlanta.us.emb-japan.go.jp/

Passport and Visa (cont’d)

2011 LBAT Japan will start and end in Japan.

We will meet in front of the highway bus information desk inside International Arrival Lobby at Fukuoka airport at 9:15p.m. on Wed., May 18, 2011. (Please note this rendezvous time may change because airline and bus schedules may change.) Because we will taking the last bus to Beppu, it is imperative that you arrive at this rendezvous point in time. If you are not there (for whatever reason), we will leave for Beppu without you. There is no direct flight to Fukuoka from the U.S. If you are flying to Fukuoka from Narita (New Tokyo International) airport, the last flight you can take to catch this last bus (to Beppu) is currently ANA (All Nippon Airways) 2143 (NH2143 internationally) leaving Narita at 5:55p.m. (This flight is code-shared with United, Air Canada, Air China, and Air Macau.)

Flight Reservations

Since there are a few U.S. flights which land in

Haneda airport (mostly domestic flights in Tokyo), you can travel to Fukuoka via Haneda. Currently the last flight you can take to get to our rendezvous point in time is probably ANA 266. Keep in mind that all flights from mainland U.S. arrive in Haneda either VERY early in the morning (e.g. 5:00am) or VERY late at night (e.g. 11:00pm). Since the U.S. and Japan signed an "open skies" agreement recently, there may be a significant change in airline schedules by the time LBAT Japan starts next year. If we need to change our rendezvous time, we will either post an announcement at LBAT Japan Web site (http://www.modlangs.gatech.edu/lbat-program/japan/) (if it’s before the application deadline) or email the participants (if it’s after the application deadline).

Flight Reservations (cont’d)

You are responsible for obtaining your own plane tickets. When

you book and purchase Japanese domestic flights, you can get substantial discounts, using Star Alliance Air Pass, Visit Japan, or Oneworld Yokoso/Visit Japan program.  

Star Alliance Japan Airpass http://www.ana.co.jp/wws/us/e/travelservice/reservations/special/airpass.html

ANA Visit Japan http://www.ana.co.jp/wws/us/e/travelservice/reservations/special/visit.html

Yokoso Japan & Welcome to Japan (for JAL flights only, NOT for ANA2143) http://www.jal.co.jp/yokosojapan/

To take advantage of these program, you must send your proof of residence (e.g. copy of your driver’s license) and the ticket number of your international flight to your travel agent. If your travel agent is not familiar with either of these programs, we might want to try Japanese travel agencies.

e.g. JTB USA (http://www.jtbusa.com/en/default.asp) Sankei Travel (http://www.sankeitravel.com/company_info_e.html) HIS (http://his-usa.com/en/top/Top.aspx)

Flight Reservations (cont’d)

Traveling in Japan after LBAT

If you are planning to travel in Japan, using JR pass, after the LBAT program, you must purchase the voucher before you leave the U.S. Ask your travel agent.

Required Orientations (Check our FAQ site for updates)

If you are accepted into the program, you must attend mandatory OIE meetings (Part I and Part II) For the dates, time, and place of these meetings, check http://www.oie.gatech.edu/events/

In addition to these two meetings, you are required to attend two orientation meetings for LBAT Japan. Furthermore, you are also required to take a pre-LBAT Japanese language test. Your participation in these meetings and Japanese language test is mandatory.

Any Questions? If you have any questions regarding 2011 LBAT Japan

program, please contact Kimiaki Yamaguchi (kyamaguchi3@mail.gatech.edu).

LBAT Japan homepage (http://www.modlangs.gatech.edu/lbat-program/japan/ ) and FAQ page (http://japanese.gatech.edu/lbat/) will be updated when more specific information becomes available. Please visit these sites regularly.