Summer Programs

Japan

Intensive Japanese Language & Culture

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Experience Kyoto while studying Japanese language and culture at Ritsumeikan University. For more information, contact Professor Naoko Komura at komuran@fiu.edu or 305-348-2150.

Intensive Zen Practice in Kyoto (New!)

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Course: ASN 3931: Intensive Zen Study in Kyoto (3 credits)

Visit Kyoto and learn about Japan’s history, traditions, art, and philosophy, particularly the practice of Zen through the tea ceremony, one of Kyoto’s traditional arts. Students will stay at a conveniently located minshuku, which is a traditional form of Japanese accommodations. For more information, contact Professor Eric Messersmith at messerse@fiu.edu or 305-348-1914.

China

China Art and Education

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Study Chinese art and education from ancient to modern times. For more information, contact Professor David Chang at changd@fiu.edu or 305-348-3393.

China Language and Culture

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Experience Hangzhou while studying Chinese language, history, art, culture, and economics at Zhejiang University. For more information, contact Professor Li Ma at mali@fiu.edu or 305-348-6909.

China Honors Program

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Study Chinese business and economics through The Honors College. For more information contact Sharon Placide at placides@fiu.edu or 305-348-4100.