Japan Studies Program Activities

Principal activities in the program are:

• The Spelman Cherry Blossom Festival - The annual Cherry Blossom Festival aims to promote interest in Japan and enhance the Japan Studies Program at Spelman through the "hands on" learning of Japanese culture
  
• Participation in the Japanese Speech Competition of Georgia - The Japan Studies Program endorses the Georgia Japanese Speech Contest co-sponsored by the Japan-America Society of Georgia and the Consulate General of Japan. All students who are learning the Japanese language are encouraged to participate. The contest offers students an opportunity to test their public speech skills in Japanese, and promotes cross-cultural exchange between Japan and the U.S.
  
• JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching) Program under the auspices of the Japanese government - The Japan Studies Program endorses the Japanese government-sponsored JET program and assists senior students who seek opportunities to live, work or teach in Japan. In concert with the Consulate General of Japan, Atlanta, the Japan Studies Program distributes information and provides an orientation meeting and training session for the Atlanta University Center
  
• Internship programs with the Japanese business community in Atlanta - The Japan Studies Program promotes experiential learning and actively seeks internship opportunities in Atlanta as well as in Japan
  
• Guest speakers – Various individuals are often invited to campus to speak to students about topics of interest
  
• Monthly Japanese film presentations – Students are exposed to a variety of films to increase appreciation of Japanese language and culture. Check Calendar of Events for viewing dates and times.