{"id":21537,"date":"2025-01-16T23:16:18","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T14:16:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/?page_id=21537"},"modified":"2026-02-26T20:51:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T11:51:06","slug":"curriculum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/curriculum","title":{"rendered":"Curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group section\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid container column1-desktop-grid__span-12 column1-desktop-grid__row-1 column1-tablet-grid__span-8 column1-tablet-grid__row-1 column1-mobile-grid__span-4 column1-mobile-grid__row-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid-column wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid__padding-none\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Curriculum (2 weeks in summer since 2013)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li>SIJ Seven-Day English Summer School\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li>Language Arts courses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workshop courses\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li>Computer Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performing Arts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public Speaking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special Lecture: Successful pathways to American Colleges (from a Harvard grad professional adviser) 2025 2025<br>Special Lesson: Sumire Hirotsuru Violin Masterclass 2025 2026<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outreach Programs (Two-day session)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-ark-list-icon--dot\">\n<li>Oita City SWIM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kunisaki City<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> SIJ Classical Concert 2013 &#8211; present <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daily Cultural Exchange Presentations 2013 &#8211; present <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Touch and Feel Japan (Tourism for Harvard instructors to explore Japan) 2013- present <br>Japanse culture lessons (language, calligraphy, Ikebana flower arangement) 2013 &#8211; present<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. SIJ Seven-Day English Summer School<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"languagearts\">Language Arts Courses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/1-5\/b-w.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:600px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Language Arts classes are grouped according to the participants\u2019 level of English proficiency and age. They learn how to read and write academic essays, creative writing, science reports, personal statements and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"workshop\">Workshop Courses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Participants can choose a workshop based on their own interests.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2160. Computer Science<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Computer Science workshop focuses on teaching students the fundamentals of computer science and problem-solving. Students will use object-oriented programming languages to develop their own animations, games, and apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2161. Performing Arts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Students create original theater performances with the help of experienced instructors.They build confidence and communication skills through a series of ensemble activities and exercises. Students practice writing scenes, blocking, and portraying a broad spectrum of characters and experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2162. Public Speaking<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Public Speaking Workshop focuses on the mechanisms of an effective presentation. Boosting students\u2019 confidence in public speaking skills will be achieved through interactive exercises, empowering experiences, and critical evaluation. Through constructive feedback from peers and instructors to formulate original and well-articulated ideas which engage the audience, students can deliver powerful and memorable speeches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Outreach Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"561\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/3kunisakicity-1024x561.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7455\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/3kunisakicity-1024x561.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/3kunisakicity-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/3kunisakicity-768x421.jpg 768w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/3kunisakicity-1536x842.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/3kunisakicity-2048x1122.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Primary and Secondary students from Oita schools learn essay structure and effective speech from top global University students while building friendly relationships through group activities. This outreach program has been successfully implemented since 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oita City<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/298437436_852564945719564_7054217448016194417_n-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13444\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/298437436_852564945719564_7054217448016194417_n-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/298437436_852564945719564_7054217448016194417_n-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/298437436_852564945719564_7054217448016194417_n-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/298437436_852564945719564_7054217448016194417_n.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. SIJ Classical Concert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/concert-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7459\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/concert-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/concert-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/concert-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/concert-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/concert-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2013, this concert has been one of the main events of SIJ under the direction of <a href=\"https:\/\/sumirehirotsuru.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Sumire Hirotsuru<\/span><\/a>. In the past, it has featured a wide variety of music, dance and theater performances from SIJ\u2019s instructors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cultureexchange\">4. Daily Cultural Exchange Presentations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Cultural Exchange Daily Presentations\" class=\"wp-image-7456\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/5-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>All SIJ instructors have diverse perspectives and experiences regarding their interests, travels, research, hometowns, campus lives and beyond. At the close of each of the seminar\u2019s seven days, they will make presentations about their lives, and engage participating students with lively discussions, questions and answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"T&amp;F\">5. Touch and Feel Japan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"19626\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC01702-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC01702-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC01702-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC01702-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC01702-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC01702.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"6276\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/a27-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/a27-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/a27-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/a27-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2013, SIJ instructors have had the chance to experience Buddhist and Shinto retreats, explore the beauty of Oita\u2019s mountains and beaches, and tasted delicious local dishes, matcha sweets and traditional washoku. 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