Waseda University, Study Abroad 2013/14

Waseda Thematic Studies Abroad at the

University of Auckland

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Option 1: International Business, Languages and Arts (English + Thematic Studies

Abroad: (2012))

Entry Requirements:

For Entry to the English Language Academy (FCertEAP): Approximate TOEFL

requirement at the time of application.

o IBT 60 (This requirement is under the assumption that students will have

reached at IBT 70 score at time of arrival at the ELA)

o Students who fail to meet the required IBT 70 Score at time of arrival at the ELA, have theoption to enter for Academic English Module 2.

For Entry to The University of Auckland (COP): successful completion of FCertEAP

Option 1 Programme Dates:

Dates Programme

23 September 2013 – 7 February2014

English for Academic Purposes (FCertEAP) at EnglishLanguage Academy (ELA)

February 2014 International Student Orientation Week (Date TBC)

3 March 2014 – 30 June 2014 Semester of Study (COP) at The Universityof Auckland

Students should arrive by 18 September 2013

Nationality (as per Hiromi’s email)

The ELA offers a multicultural learning experience with students from over 30 countries.

This program is open to all nationalities except New Zealand.

KEYWORDs:

Intensive English Language

Wide variety of courses

Business, Languages and Arts

New Zealand’s leading University

Individualised class selection

Programme Summary

Students will begin their studies at the University’s English Language Academy (ELA)

studying English for Academic Purposes for 20 weeks.

Following a two week break, during which students can take advantage of the beautiful

New Zealand summer, students will participate in The University of Auckland’s

International Student Orientation programme.

Waseda students will then spend a semester studying at The University of Auckland,

which is New Zealand’s finest and offers Waseda students a unique opportunity to

study international business, languages and arts.

At The University of Auckland, students can enrol in a full-time load of up to four

courses (60 points) from either the Faculty of Business and Economics or the Faculty of

Arts. Students will be advised by the Faculty Student Advisor when making their course

choices, and throughout their time at The University of Auckland will be assisted by a

coordinator who will meet with them and be available by phone and email.

Academic Study

English Language Academy: Students will complete the Foundation Certificate in

English for Academic Purposes over 20 weeks. They will be in small classes with other

students who will be going on to study at The University of Auckland.

The Foundation Certificate prepares students for academic studies in all aspects of

English language including note-taking, academic report and essay writing, exam

preparation, presentation skills and communication techniques.

The University of Auckland: The Student Advisers at the Business School and the Faculty

of Arts will assist the students in choosing course options across a range of programmes

offered, providing that pre-requisites and English language proficiency levels for

advanced courses are met. Course choices are individualised to suit individual student

interests and needs.

Option 2: TESOL, Languages, Arts and International Business, (English + Thematic Studies Abroad:

(2012))

Entry Requirements:

For Entry to the English Language Academy (TESOL and Module 4):

Approximate TOEFL requirement at the time of application.

o IBT 80 Overall plus a Writing score of 21

For Entry to The University of Auckland (COP):

Approximate TOEFL requirement at the time of application.

o IBT 80 Overall plus a Writing score of 21

Dates Programme

23 September 2013 – 7 February2014

TESOL at ELA

Academic English Module 4 at ELA

February 2014International Student Orientation Week (Date TBC)

3 March 2014 – 30 June 2014Semester of Study (COP) at The University of

Auckland

Students should arrive by 18 September 2013

KEYWORDs:

TESOL plus Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) examination (TKT Modules 1, 2, 3 and TKTPractical)

Intensive Academic English Language

Wide variety of courses

Business, Languages and Arts

New Zealand’s leading University

Individualised class selection

Programme Summary

Students will begin their studies at the University’s English Language Academy (ELA)

studying in a Cambridge TESOL and TKT programme, followed by English for Academic

Purposes (Module 4) for 20 weeks.

Waseda students will then spend a semester studying at The University of Auckland,

which is New Zealand’s finest and offers Waseda students a unique opportunity to

study international business, languages and arts.

At The University of Auckland, students can enrol in a full-time load of up to four

courses (60 points) from either the Faculty of Business and Economics or the Faculty of

Arts. Students will be advised by the Faculty Student Advisor when making their course

choices, and throughout their time at The University of Auckland will be assisted by a

coordinator who will meet with them and be available by phone and email.

Academic Study

English Language Academy: Students will first complete the TESOL course and take the

TKT Module 1, 2 and 3 and the TKT Practical for 10 weeks. The TESOL proportion of the

programme will focus on knowledge of ESOL teaching and includes practicum (teaching

practice). Candidates will be prepared for, and sit the Cambridge TKT exam modules 1,

2 and 3 and TKT practical. Students will then complete Module 4 of English for

Academic Purposes for 10 weeks, in which they will be in small classes with other

students who will be going on to study at The University of Auckland. This course

prepares students for academic studies in a New Zealand context and in all aspects of

English language including note-taking, academic report and essay writing, exam

preparation, presentation skills and communication techniques.

The University of Auckland: The Student Advisers at the Business School and the

Faculty of Arts will assist the students in choosing course options across a range of

programmes offered, providing that pre-requisites and English language proficiency

levels for advanced courses are met. Course choices are individualised to suit individual

student interests and needs.

TSA at The University of Auckland

The TSA programme at The University of Auckland is dedicated to helping students

improve both their English proficiency and their understanding of Language, Arts and

International Business.

The University of Auckland was established in 1883 and is New Zealand's leading

university, with about 40,000 students, of which 5,000 are international students. It is a

research-led University, and is recognised internationally. The University is located in

the heart of cosmopolitan Auckland, the country’s largest and most vibrant city, in

which students are never far from breathtaking scenery, beautiful beaches and

outdoor activities.

New Zealand is an excellent place to study international business given the dependence

of its economy on international trade and investment. New Zealand’s exports are

renowned in markets such as Japan’s while foreign investment and inbound tourism

play a major role in the New Zealand economy. Policymakers and academics, Japanese

included, give much attention to the ‘New Zealand model’. Study at the University of

Auckland also offers Waseda students a distinctive insight into Maori (Polynesian)

culture and those of Europeans settled in a remarkable new environment.

Waseda students will either spend one or two semesters studying at the University of

Auckland, which is New Zealand’s finest and offers Waseda students a unique

opportunity to study international business, arts and related fields. Students will enrol

in a full-time load of four courses (60 points) per semester in the Faculty of Business

and Faculty of Arts, which offers a broad range of diverse courses.

Students taking part in The University of Auckland’s International Student Orientation

programme will be presented with information about living and studying at University

of Auckland, offered advice on strategies for getting the most out of University studies

and introduced students to the unique culture, beautiful landscape around Auckland

City and also to other international students.

Between semesters, students will have a three week study break during which they

may wish to explore New Zealand, either as part of an organised tour or more

independently.

Courses in the Business School can include:

Accounting 101 – Accounting Information

Accounting 151G – Financial Literacy

Accounting 191 – Accounting Information for Decision-Making

Business 151G – Communication in a Multicultural Society

Business 191 – Introduction to Business

Economics 101 – MicroEconomics

Economics 151G – Understanding the Global Economy

ESOL 200 – Advanced Academic Spoken English

ESOL 201 – Advanced Academic Written English

International Business 151G – Competing in the Global Marketplace

Management 101 – Organisation and Management

Marketing 151G – Essential Marketing

Property 102 – Introduction to Property

Statistics 101G – Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics

Courses in the Faculty of Arts can include:

ANTHRO 106 Issues and History in Popular Music

ASIAN 140 New Zealand and Asia

EDUC 121 How People Learn

FRENCH 101 Introductory French Language 1

FTVMS 110 Advertising and Society

HISTORY 107 Rethinking New Zealand History

LINGUIST 100 Introduction to Linguistics

LANGTCHG 101 Introduction to ELT

MAORI 130 Te Ao Māori: The Māori World

MUSIC 149 New Zealand Music Studies

PACIFIC 100 Introduction to Pacific Studies

PHIL 105 Critical Thinking

POLITICS 107 New Zealand Politics

SOCIOL 101 Understanding Aotearoa New Zealand

Housing and Meal Plan

Students going to The University of Auckland for the English and TSA programme will

typically be placed with an ELA approved homestay for the first four weeks. This

enables Waseda students to live with New Zealand families, experience the ‘Kiwi’

lifestyle, and practice English in an everyday situation.

Then with the assistance of The University of Auckland staff, students may choose to

move to alternative accommodation, or continue in homestay. Other accommodation

options include university hostel accommodation (subject to the availability of places),

and university approved apartment facilities adjacent to the campus. Advice can also

be provided on renting accommodation for single or shared use.

Opportunities for Learning Through Experience

The University of Auckland offers a wide range of academic and social activities for

study abroad students. The University’s main campus is surrounded by parks, beaches,

galleries and theatres and it offers exciting opportunities for environmental and

cultural experiences.

International Student Orientation Programme: The Orientation will present Waseda

students with information about living and studying at The University of Auckland, offer

advice on strategies for getting the most out of University studies and introduce

students to the unique culture, beautiful landscape around Auckland City and also to

other international students.

Student Learning Centre: the Student Learning Centre provides professional

development for undergraduate students from the first year of study right through to

completion of undergraduate degrees. Areas of support include academic writing and

referencing, reading, test and exam preparation, self-management, and survival skills.

iSPACE: the University's international space - a room dedicated for International

Students and for the promotion of internationalisation on campus. It's a place where

students will find workshops and information sessions to help them adjust to both life

at the University of Auckland and in New Zealand, and a place that hosts heaps of

activities for students’ enjoyment and for the coming together of people from all

nations.

University Clubs: There are nearly 100 clubs and societies on campus (administered by

AUSA, the Auckland University Students' Association), and the range of activities on

offer is as diverse as the groups of students who take part. From outdoor activities like

tramping, cricket or rugby, to more sedate pastimes like international cuisine or poetry,

students will be able find a club to suit.

Weekend excursions: The University of Auckland’s ELA organises social activities for

students on a weekly basis held on Friday evenings and/or the weekend during

students’ free time. There are also optional weekend excursions available to

well-known New Zealand sites such as Rotorua, and the Bay of Islands as well as a wide

range of activities for study abroad students which include visits to Maori communities

and important cultural sights, trips into the truly spectacular New Zealand landscape,

industry and farm visits.

ELSAC: The English Language Self Access Centre is available to English as a Second

Language Students for self-study, and also has advisors who can discuss your language

needs one-on-one with you. The Centre has computer programmes, dvds, books,

newspapers, language learning activities that will assist you with your language

learning.

Language and Skills Exchange: The LEX Programme is targeted at helping students of

diverse cultural backgrounds to help each other learn. This is done by pairing students

who are fluent in one language or proficient in some other skill with another student

who has a relevant skill or language to exchange.

Spark Vision to Business: The Vision to Business Course is a free 15-week course

delivering the kinds of entrepreneurial skills needed in the business world today.

Taught by Business School staff practitioners, the course provides information on topics

such as identifying a business idea, marketing and financing a venture.

Facilitation Plan

There is a dedicated Program Coordinator who, in conjunction with academic and

personal support services, will be available to Waseda students from their arrival in

Auckland. Students will have regular meetings with the Coordinator, and will also be

able to contact them by email and phone, if need be.

Students will meet with the Faculty Student Adviser for course selection and to discuss

any academic concerns which may arise during their course of study.

Credits

Students will generally undertake a standard full course load in The University of

Auckland (four courses, 60 points total). Students must be mindful of student visa

requirements and credit issues at Waseda. Their program should be finalized in

consultation with the University of Auckland Program Coordinator and credit issues

should be confirmed with the student’s home faculty at Waseda.

Websites:

University of Auckland general website: www.auckland.ac.nz

English Language Academy: www.ela.auckland.ac.nz

The University of Auckland Business School: www.business.auckland.ac.nz

Auckland International website: www.auckland.ac.nz/international

Accommodation Office website: www.auckland.ac.nz/accommodation

Auckland Tourism website: www.aucklandnz.com

New Zealand Tourism website: www.newzealand.com

Indicative Fees & Costs:

Indicative Option 1 Programme Fees & Costs NZ $26,277.46

Indicative Option 2 Programme Fees & Costs NZ $26,718.46

Indicative Accommodation Costs (Homestay option): NZ $252 per week (2012 rates)

To Note: NZ government taxes are included in quoted amounts.

Prices are based on a minimum of 5 students in the group.

Prices do not include participants’ travel or living costs.