PROGRAMME INFORMATION Study and Visit Japan s Modernisation and Post-War Experience 2016 13 21 March 2016 Japan 0
Project Summary Japan s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) and Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO), in partnership with Okayama University and ASEAN University Network (AUN), is going to organise the Study and Visit Japan s Modernisation and Post-War Experience 2016 programme which offers ASEAN students a unique opportunity to visit and learn the modernisation process of Japan after its war experiences focusing on the Meiji Restoration process, experiences of democratisation and reconstruction of the nation. The study and visit programme includes the following itineraries: Okayama, Kurashiki, Ohkunoshima Island, Kure, Hiroshima, Miyajima, Ohtsushima Island, Shimonoseki, and Hagi from 13 21 March 2016. The scholarship covers the land arrangement (programme fees, accommodation, meals, kits and bus transportation) in Japan within the inclusive dates amounting to JPY 80,000 (roughly around USD 1,000). The round-trip airfare, visa processing fee and travel insurance shall be borne by the participants. With the strong and good relations between ASEAN and Japan, the programme also aims to showcase the culture, tradition and the people of Japan to the ASEAN students to further strengthen its people to people relationship and to enhance social interaction and communication skill, as well as to explore its diverse perspectives and integrate it to their academic excellence. The programme is also a good venue for networking and building long-lasting friendships with the future leaders of the ASEAN region. Okayama University Okayama University (OU), one of Japan s leading national universities, is located in Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture. One of our two main campuses, Tsushima Campus, is situated on 160 acres in downtown Okayama city and has eleven faculties and seven graduate schools (Master s and Doctoral), embracing humanities, social, natural, environmental and life sciences, and pedagogies. Approximately 14,000 students, including 600 international students, currently enjoy their student life at OU, and 1,400 research & teaching staff and 1,200 administrative staffs are engaged in educational and research activities, and university management as well. OU has a key role in Japan s universities strategic grouping. Among others, Six National Universities Network or SUN seems most important. SUN is joined by Chiba, Niigata, Kanazawa, Nagasaki and Kumamoto, all of which are equally very comprehensive and prestigious, and also used to be Medical Universities even before World War II. Consequently, SUN s international initiative, Six National Universities International Education and Research System, or SUN/SixERS was officially launched in April 2013 and has been developing the consortium-toconsortium cooperation with ASEAN University Network or AUN. 1
Okayama City is the capital of the Okayama Prefecture with a population of 700,000 approximately. Located in the heart of Western Japan, Okayama offers very good train & bus accessibility not only to Kansai (Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, etc), Chugoku (Hiroshima etc) and Kyushu (Fukuoka etc), but also to Shikoku Island (Takamatsu etc) and San-in (Izumo etc). Okayama is famous for its mild weather and indeed known as the Sunniest Prefecture in Japan and is recognized as one of the safest places in Japan in terms of natural disasters, such as typhoons or earthquakes. Okayama is also rich in soil and produces varieties of fruits, among others, nation-wide popularity of peach and grape (Muscat). ASEAN University Network Established in November 1995 in response to the 4 th ASEAN Summit s call to deepen regional identity and build human resources through strengthening the existing network of universities and institutions of higher learning, the ASEAN University Network (AUN) is an integral component of the ASEAN Communitybuilding. The AUN Charter and the Memorandum of Agreement on the Establishment of the AUN spells out its role and responsibilities to: (i) promote cooperation among ASEAN scholars, academicians and scientists in the region; (ii) develop academic and professional human resources in the region; and (iii) to promote information dissemination among the ASEAN academic community. Through collaborative activities addressing these priorities, the AUN contributes to deepening awareness of regional identity among the young people of the region. The AUN today is widely recognized for its vital role in building a regional pool of expertise that actively contributes to the ASEAN-Community-building through Youth Mobility programmes and exchanges, Academic Collaboration, Standards, Mechanisms, Systems and Policies of Higher Education Collaboration, Course Programme Development and Regional and Global Policy Platforms. In more than a decade of it strategic and operational work, AUN s role has evolved from self-initiated, cost-sharing efforts to empowerment through expanded membership and outward-looking partnerships with institutions and networks of higher learning in several of ASEAN s Dialogue Partner countries. Through these partnerships, ASEAN s Dialogue Partners have developed an appreciation for a sense of shared commitment to the AUN s mission, values, resources and communities. AUN today stands an integral part of ASEAN Community-building, with a clear role to play in the ASEAN Socio-Cultural community process, through its many partnerships for human resource development though higher education. 2
Tentative Programme Study and Visit Japan s Modernisation and Post-War Experience 2016 Hosted by Okayama University 13 21 March 2016 March 13 (Sun) AM: Arrival at Kansai (Osaka), transport by bus to Okayama via Kyoto March 14 (Mon) Briefing and socialising & networking with other participants on campus March 15 (Tue) Lecture Day on Japan s Modernization & War Experiences March 16(Wed) Study tour day 1 AM: Visit Yamato Museum, Kure PM: Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park March 17(Thu) Study tour day 2 AM: Visit Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima PM: Visit Ohtsushima, Tokuyama March 18(Fri) Study tour day 3 AM: Visit several war-related historical sites, Shimonoseki PM: Visit Hagi, a birthplace of Meiji political leaders Go back to Okayama by bus March 19 (Sat) Okayama Excursion day AM: Visit Shizutani School PM: Visit Osafune & Ushimado March 20 (Sun) AM: Presentation & Closing ceremony PM: Spare time March 21 (Mon) AM: Leave for Kansai Airport PM: Departure for home country Accommodation: Hiroshima Accommodation: Shimonoseki 3
Scholarship Coverage Accommodation (13 20 March 2016, 8 nights) Transportation in Japan Meals for the entire duration of the programme Programme kit Entrance and tour fees Stipend of JPY 10,000 Students own support Round-trip air ticket (to and from Kansai International Airport, Osaka, Japan) Visa processing fee Travel insurance Application and Selection Process Eligibility: 1) Undergraduate students from AUN member universities listed below: Cambodia Royal University of Phnom Penh Royal University of Law and Economics Indonesia Laos Universitas Gadjah Mada Universitas Indonesia Institut Teknologi Bandung Universitas Airlangga National University of Laos Malaysia Universiti Malaya Universiti Sains Malaysia Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Universiti Putra Malaysia Universiti Utara Malaysia Myanmar University of Yangon Yangon University of Economics University of Manday Philippines De La Salle University University of the Philippines Ateneo de Manila University 4
Singapore National University of Singapore Nanyang Technological University Singapore Management University Thailand Chulalongkorn University Burapha University Mahidol University Chiang Mai University Prince of Songkla University Vietnam Vietnam National University, Hanoi Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City Can Tho University 2) Studying in the Field of Social Sciences and Humanities with no failing grades or major offense incurred from the university 3) Physically and mentally fit to travel 4) Have strong interest in Japan and ASEAN relations and Japan s Restoration process 5) Good command of English 6) No Japanese Language proficiency required 7) Priority will be given to those who have not travelled to Japan or haven t been a recipient of any MEXT-funded programmes Application Requirements: 1) Completed Application Form with photo (SVJapan2016-AppForm-Name Last name) 2) Scanned copy of Parental Consent Form (SVJapan2016-ConForm-Name Last name) 3) Scanned copy of Medical Questionnaire Form (SVJapan2016-MedForm-Name Last name) 4) Scanned copy of transcript of records (SVJapan2016-Transcript-Name Last name) 5) Curriculum vitae (not more than 2 pages sent in PDF file) (SVJapan2016-CV-Name Last name) 6) Scanned copy of passport which is valid for 6 months from 13 March 2016 (SVJapan2016- PP-Name Last name) **The required documents must be saved in a soft copy and compiled in one zip file folder with the following naming format (SVJapan2016-University-Name Last Name). 5
Application Process: All application requirements stated above must be submitted to the university s International Relations Office or other authorised bodies for preliminary selection and nomination. The International Relations Office will select and nominate 3 applicants on a prioritised basis. The nomination list and applicants packages must all be submitted to AUN Secretariat via e-mail to Ms. Pasita Marukee at aun.pasita@gmail.com by 11 February 2016. Successful applicants will be announced via email notification and the International Relations Office on 17 February 2016. Programme Coordinator: Pasita Marukee (Ms.) Senior Programme Officer ASEAN University Network Secretariat 17th Floor, Chaloem Rajakumari 60 Building, Chulalongkorn University, Phayathai Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 THAILAND Tel: +66 2 2153640 ext. 102, Fax: +66 2 2158808 E-Mail: aun.pasita@gmail.com 6