ver June 4
Call for Participants to
2015 Human Science Summer School
August 24 - September 3, 2015, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
The Human Science International Course in the Graduate School of Design, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan, invites Graduate School students studying outside of Japan to the 2015 Human Science Summer School. Those of you eligible and interested in the education of our International Course are encouraged to apply. We offer financial support and course credits, as well as course education and laboratory experience.
The Human Science Summer School provides a program consisting of 15 lectures of 90 min (see syllabus). (mornings) in combination with research experience at a laboratory of a faculty member of your choosing (afternoons). The lecture course, Advanced Human Science, is designed as an overview of whole from the curriculum of the Human Science International Course.
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August 24 - September 3, 2015 arrival on August 21 (Fri), and departure on September 4 (Fri)
Ohashi Campus, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan (access map)
Six (6) Graduate School students studying outside Japan.
(1) Graduate School students of universities/institutes outside Japan. (2) Those who are interested in education and research of our Human Science International Course. (3) Those with sufficient English capability to follow 15 lectures and do laboratory work. (4) Those who can get a recommendation from their current supervisor.
Human Science International Course, Graduate School of Design, Kyushu University
(1) 15 lectures of 90 minutes each; (2) Explanations and demonstrations of research laboratories and facilities under supervision of faculty members of our Human Science International Course.
We will certify 2 credits to those who come from universities with which our Graduate School or Kyushu University has a mutual student exchange program and complete 15 lectures. The list of our partner universities is here.
Full or partial support is provided for (1) an economy-class air ticket to and from Japan, (2) accommodation, and (3) meals. The total amount may vary among participants, taking account of the participants’ total amount of air fares, our budget, and whether you have support from your university or not.
You will stay at a dormitory room with a kitchenette and free LAN.
-21 Aug (Fri): arrival at Fukuoka airport -22, 23 Aug (Sat, Sun): orientation and sightseeing -24 Aug (Mon): administration, start of lecture series and laboratory work, welcome party -25-28 Aug (Tue-Fri): lectures and laboratoy work -29, 30 Aug (Sat, Sun): bus tour and sightseeing -31 Aug, 1 Sep (Mon, Tue): lectures and laboratory work -2 Sep (Wed): presantation preparation, free time -3 Sep (Thu): final presantations and farewell party -4 Sep (Fri): check-ouot and departure from Fukuoka. Syllabus of lectures (PDF). |
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(1) an application form (Excel file, PDF file, ReadMe file) (2) a recommendation letter from your supervisor (3) transcript of your academic record
8 June (Mon), 2015, 17:00 JST
-The participants will be selected on basis of academic records and supervisor recommendation(s); -We give priority to Master students. Please note that Undergraduate or Doctoral students cannot apply. There is no age limit – faculty staff can apply as well.
We will inform you through an acceptance/rejection notification within 2 weeks after the document submission deadline.
Please send the above 3 application documents (in .pdf) by e-mail to Prof. Gerard Remijn at |
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