- Asia -         University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP) Program   Modeled after the Erasmus program in Europe, this student exchange program is designed to ensure confidence on the part of both students and their sending institutions in the quality of the programs at foreign institutions to which they have access through UMAP and to facilitate the process of transferring course credits. The program has just begun its pilot project phase, and full exchanges are expected beginning the the autumn of 2002. All baccalaureate degree-granting institutions are eligible to join the U.S. UMAP consortium, thereby providing their students access to a full range of participating overseas institutions on a reciprocal basis. Currently, individual students are not able to participate without a member institution sponsor.   Brochure Application - China -         C-corps, Jr.   The C-corps, Jr. program is administered by The Laurasian Institution with offices in Seattle and China. The mission of the C-corps, Jr. program is to build greater mutual understanding of the cultures of the United States and China among the American and Chinese participants in the high school community.   C-corps, Jr. Brochure Host Teacher Brochure Host Teacher Application Host Family Brochure Host Family Application New Perspectives: China (NP:C) Program   This study program brings teacher-led school groups to China in June or July for two weeks of study days in Beijing and Shanghai and homestays which include school visits.This program is a great way for teachers to extend the experience of the classroom and give students an authentic introduction to China. This program is open to any school in the United States and Canada. Scholarships will be available. (Planned for Summer 2009)   Participant Brochure Teacher Application Student Application Important Details   - Japan -         J-corps   The J-corps program is a offering of The Laurasian Institution.It is the mission of J-corps to help teachers create classrooms that are stimulating exchange environments where learning about Japanese language and culture is enhanced. We are withholding this program due to VISA issue.   Assistant Application Mentor Application J-corps, Jr.   The J-corps, Jr. program is administered by The Laurasian Institution with the cooperation of the Japan Foundation Intercultural Education, a Japanese non-profit organization. The mission of the J-corps, Jr. program is to build greater mutual understanding of the cultures of the United States and Japan among the American and Japanese participants in the high school community.   J-corps, Jr. Brochure Host Teacher Brochure Host Teacher Application Host Family Brochure Host Family Application Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI)   The Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI) offers a grassroots opportunity to develop understanding about contemporary and traditional Japan by dispatching Japanese individuals to volunteer in communities in the Midwest and Southern U.S. These coordinators promote U.S.-Japan exchange activities and increase and enhance local communities' understanding of Japan by conducting outreach programming beyond the current capabilities of the hosting organizations. This program is jointly administered by The Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership and The Laurasian Institution.   Link to Coordinator Application Link to Host Site Application New Perspectives: Japan (NP:J) Program   This study program brings teacher-led school groups to Japan in June and July for two weeks of study days in Kyoto and Tokyo and homestays which include school visits. This program is a great way for teachers to extend the experience of the classroom and give students an authentic introduction to Japan. This program is open to any school in the United States and Canada. Scholarships are available.   NPJ Poster Participant Brochure Teacher Application (pdf version) Teacher Application (online version) Student Application (pdf version) Student Application (online version) Important Details New Perspectives: Japan (NP:JF) Fellows Program   Available on a highly competitive basis to a limited number of teaching teams of two non-Japanese language teachers willing to participate in pre-departure study and post-program follow-on activities. Funding covers the full costs for the program for the teaching team and four students. The first three years of this program were open to schools in selected states in the central Great Lakes region. Pending funding, the next three years will focus on another region of the United States.   Participant Brochure Teacher Application Student Application Important Details   Japanese Language Exchange (JALEX) Program   An assistant teacher program that placed native Japanese speakers in American elementary, middle, and high schools to team teach with experienced Japanese language teachers who are usually non-Japanese. This teaming of cultural and pedagogical expertise resulted in an especially dynamic classroom experience and heightened understanding of the connection between language and culture. This program ended in June of 2001.   Prospectus Jalex Reunion   The program brochures listed above are available in downloadable pdf files. To read these files you will need Acrobat Reader. Acrobat Reader software is available for free download from the Adobe Systems web site. 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