{"id":1185,"date":"2021-10-08T11:20:31","date_gmt":"2021-10-08T02:20:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/astw?page_id=1185"},"modified":"2021-12-24T09:59:00","modified_gmt":"2021-12-24T00:59:00","slug":"online2022","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/astw\/online2022","title":{"rendered":"ASEAN in Today\u2019s World (AsTW) 2022 ONLINE PROGRAM"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"shtb2 tbrsp\">\n<div class=\"cell\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/astw\/kanri\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/opening-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"612\" height=\"276\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-645\" \/><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cell\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sng-box box13\">\nProgram Period: March 7 &#8211; March 18, 2022<br \/>\nApplication Period:<br \/>\nNovember 1 &#8211; <del datetime=\"2021-12-24T00:50:42+00:00\">December 31, 2021<\/del> January 7, 2022<br \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/astw\/kanri\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/5.Poster-edited-Oct-26.pdf\" class=\"btn raised main-bc strong\" target=\"_blank\">AsTW2022 Poster<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/astw\/kanri\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Brochure-Page-1.pdf\" class=\"btn raised main-bc strong\" target=\"_blank\">AsTW2022 Leaflet<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>ASEAN in Today\u2019s World (AsTW) is a two-week international study program focusing on ASEAN and East Asian affairs with the strong support from the <a href=\"https:\/\/asean.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">ASEAN Secretariat<\/a>. It is designed for university undergraduate students from around the world. The courses are mainly instructed in English.<br \/>\nSince the COVID-19 is still far from being under control in many countries, AsTW 2022 will be held online again co-organized by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">Kyushu University<\/a>, Japan and <a href=\"https:\/\/mahidol.ac.th\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mahidol Univeristy<\/a>, Thailand.<\/p>\n<div class=\"li-chevron\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#2021_crs\">ONLINE COURSES<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2021_vce\">VIRTUAL CULTURAL EXCHANGE<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2021_req\">REQUIREMENT FOR COMPLETION<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2021_tt\">TIMETABLE &#038; PROGRAM SCHEDULE<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2021_ct\">CREDIT TRANSFER<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2021_fees\">FEES<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2021_ag\">APPLICATION GUIDELINES<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2021_scl\">SCHOLARSHIP<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2021_con\">CONTACT<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"2021_crs\" class=\"hh hh3\">ONLINE COURSES<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"hh hh17\">Asian Languages &#038; Cultures (ALC)<\/h3>\n<div class=\"shtb2 tbrsp\">\n<div class=\"cell\">\nThe aim of ALC is to help students develop their proficiency in the languages and acquire the basic knowledge of the cultures in an integrated approach. Students will gain a general understanding of the culture and socio-linguistic context of the language. By the end of the course, students are expected to acquire some fundamental skills in listening, speaking, and a greater understanding of daily conduct in an appropriate cultural setting.<br \/>\nEach course is for two Kyushu University credits (30 credit hours). Students are required to select one course from the following three ALC elective courses.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cell\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/astw\/kanri\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1_011_2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"421\" height=\"361\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/astw\/kanri\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1_011_2.jpeg 421w, https:\/\/isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/astw\/kanri\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1_011_2-300x257.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>Basic Thai Language &#038; Culture<\/li>\n<p>\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/astw\/kanri\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2.-Thai-language-Course.pdf\" class=\"btn raised main-bc strong\" target=\"_blank\">Lecturers &#038; Course Description<\/a><\/p>\n<li>Basic Japanese Language &#038; Culture<\/li>\n<p>\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/astw\/kanri\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1.-Japanese-Language-Course.pdf\" class=\"btn raised main-bc strong\" target=\"_blank\">Lecturers &#038; Course Description<\/a><\/p>\n<!--[btn href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"raised main-bc strong\"]Lecturers & Course Description[\/btn]--><br \/>\nNOTE: ALC courses are merely provisional and are subject to change.<br \/>\n<!--(Lecturers & Course Descriptions)\n*Information for AsTW2022 ALC courses will be coming soon.-->\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"hh hh17\">ASEAN Studies (AS)<\/h3>\n<p>Through AS courses, students will broaden their knowledge and gain a deeper understanding about ASEAN and ASEAN+3 cooperation. The courses are offered by Kyushu University and Mahidol University. A speaker from ASEAN Secretariat will be invited to give a special, plenary lecture on the first-day of class. The two AS courses will start from the second class. It is a valuable part of the program where the students will be able to approach ASEAN and Asia from various perspectives.<br \/>\nEach course is for two Kyushu University credits (30 credit hours). Students are required to select one course from the following two AS electives.<\/p>\n<ol>\n&#10070; Plenary Special Lecture by ASEAN Secretariat<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/astw\/kanri\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MU-form_Plenary-Lecture-by-AS-1.pdf\" class=\"btn raised main-bc strong\" target=\"_blank\">Lecturer &#038; Abstract<\/a><\/p>\n<li>Social Innovator Incubation<\/li>\n<p>\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/astw\/kanri\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/3.-Social-Inovator-Incubation.pdf\" class=\"btn raised main-bc strong\" target=\"_blank\">Lecturers &#038; Course Description<\/a><\/p>\n<li>Multi-culturalism in Asia<\/li>\n<p>\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/astw\/kanri\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/MU-form_Multiculturalism-in-Asia.pdf\" class=\"btn raised main-bc strong\" target=\"_blank\">Lecturers &#038; Course Description<\/a><\/p>\n<p>NOTE: AS courses are merely provisional and are subject to change.<br \/>\n<!--(Lecturers & Course Descriptions)--><br \/>\n*Information for the plenary special lecture is now available.\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"2021_vce\" class=\"hh hh3\">VIRTURAL CULTURAL EXCHANGE<\/h2>\n<p>Be impressed in different cultures and enjoy cultural differences and common interests on the first and last day of the program. It is time to celebrate diversity to learn and understand each other\u2019s perspectives, interests, and culture.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shtb2 tbrsp\">\n<div class=\"cell\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/astw\/kanri\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Thai-cooking-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-630\" \/><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cell\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/astw\/kanri\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Thai-costume-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-632\" \/><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/astw\/kanri\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/4.Cultural-Exchange-Course-edited-Oct-26.pdf\" class=\"btn raised main-bc strong\" target=\"_blank\">Schedule &#038; Description<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"2021_req\" class=\"hh hh3\">REQUIREMENT FOR COMPLETION<\/h2>\n<p>Students will be required to take two courses (1 ALC + 1 AS ) to complete the program.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"2021_tt\" class=\"hh hh3\">TIMETABLE &#038; PROGRAM SCHEDULE<\/h2>\n<div class=\"shtb2 tbrsp\">\n<div class=\"cell\">\n<h4>Timetable in Thai Standard Time<\/h4>\n<table class=\"tb-responsive\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>9:00-11:30<\/td>\n<td>Asian Languages and Cultures<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>11:30-12:30<\/td>\n<td>Break<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12:30-15:30<\/td>\n<td>ASEAN Studies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!--*Information for AsTW2022 will be coming soon.--><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/astw\/kanri\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/6.Program-schedule-edited-Oct-26.pdf\" class=\"btn raised main-bc strong\" target=\"_blank\">AsTW2022 Program Schedule<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cell\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/astw\/kanri\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Thai-boxing-7.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"428\" height=\"246\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-665\" \/><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"2021_ct\" class=\"hh hh3\">CREDIT TRANSFER<\/h2>\n<p>Kyushu University will issue an official document showing completed courses along with credits earned by AsTW participants. The official documents will be sent to each student by regular mail in April\/May. Participants should consult their home universities about transferring credit and grades in advance.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"2021_fees\" class=\"hh hh3\">FEES<\/h2>\n<p>AsTW2022 online program fee: 81,200JPY (Approximately 730USD depends on the exchange rate)<br \/>\nPayment method of the program fee is overseas remittance. Further information on the payment procedure will be advised to participating students in late January, 2022.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"2021_ag\" class=\"hh hh3\">APPLICATION GUIDELINES<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"hh hh17\">Eligibility for Admission<\/h3>\n<p>The applicant should be a registered undergraduate (preferably) or a graduate student meeting the following criteria.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>over 18 years old<\/li>\n<li>possesses good academic standing (has the equivalent of a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) score of at least 3.0 out of 4.0)<\/li>\n<li>fluent in the English language for academic purposes (either TOEFL IBT-68\/ CBT-190\/ PBT-530 or IELTS (Academic) -Band 5.5 or the equivalent)<\/li>\n<li>will continue study at the home Party after finishing AsTW<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"hh hh17\">Application Requirements<\/h3>\n<p>All requirements must be submitted to AsTW no later than <del datetime=\"2021-12-24T00:50:42+00:00\">December 31, 2021<\/del> <strong>January 7, 2022<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4>&#8211; Check List<\/h4>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">\nAll applicants\n<\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/astw\/kanri\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/00.Check-list_online.docx\" class=\"btn raised main-bc strong\">AsTW Application Check List<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>&#8211; Application Form-1<\/h4>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">\nAll applicants\n<\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/astw\/kanri\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/01.FORM-1_2022-online-1.xlsx\" class=\"btn raised main-bc strong\">AsTW Application Form-1<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>&#8211; Application Form-2<\/h4>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">\nAll applicants\n<\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/astw\/kanri\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/FORM-2.docx\" class=\"btn raised main-bc strong\">AsTW Application Form-2<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>&#8211; Academic Transcript (pdf)<\/h4>\n<p>All applicants<\/p>\n<h4>&#8211; Completed Reference Letter Form<\/h4>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">\nAll applicants\n<\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/astw\/kanri\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/02.reference-letter-form.doc\" class=\"btn raised main-bc strong\">Reference Letter Form<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>&#8211; Essay (Word)<\/h4>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">\nAll applicants\n<\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/astw\/kanri\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/03.Essay_.doc\" class=\"btn raised main-bc strong\">Essay Form<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>&#8211; Language Proficiency Certificate (pdf)<\/h4>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">\nTOEFL or IELTS score (non-native English speakers)\n<\/div>\n<h4>&#8211; Certificate\/ Proof of Enrollment<\/h4>\n<p>All applicants<\/p>\n<h4>&#8211; Completed Statement of English Proficiency Form (Word or pdf)<\/h4>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom:0;\">\nIf you submit an extra proof of English competence.\n<\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/astw\/kanri\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/04.Statement_of_English-Proficiency.doc\" class=\"btn raised main-bc strong\">Statement of Language Proficiency Form<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>&#8211; Diploma (pdf)<\/h4>\n<p>only postgraduate students<\/p>\n<ul>\nApplication materials will be accepted by e-mail or regular mail at:<\/p>\n<li>If you are an applicant from a university in an ASEAN country, please e-mail to:<br \/>\nastw_program@mahidol.ac.th<\/li>\n<li>If you are an applicant from a university in a non-ASEAN country, please e-mail to:<br \/>\nastw-program@jimu.kyushu-u.ac.jp<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>NOTE:<br \/>\n-The result announcement will be e-mailed to each applicant by the <del datetime=\"2021-12-24T00:50:42+00:00\">end of January<\/del> beginning of February, 2022.<br \/>\n-Please check Kyushu University\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/en\/website\/privacypolicy\/internationalstudents\" target=\"_blank\">Privacy Policy<\/a> before you send your application.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/en\/website\/privacypolicy\/internationalstudents\" class=\"btn raised main-bc strong\" target=\"_blank\">For Applicants<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/en\/website\/privacypolicy\/students\" class=\"btn raised main-bc strong\" target=\"_blank\">For Students<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#ff0000;\">-AsTW2022 online program may be cancelled if the number of applicants or successful applicants is undersubscribed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"2021_scl\" class=\"hh hh3\">SCHOLARSHIP<\/h2>\n<div class=\"shtb2 tbrsp\">\n<div class=\"cell\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/astw\/kanri\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2_022.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"428\" height=\"392\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/astw\/kanri\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2_022.jpeg 428w, https:\/\/isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/astw\/kanri\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2_022-300x275.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cell\">\nKyushu University offers a limited number of scholarships to students from ASEAN countries who presents a strong academic record. All applicants are considered but priority will be given to students with ASEAN nationalities and currently studying at an ASEAN country.<br \/>\nThere are no scholarship application forms to be filled out by an applicant. The scholarship award process will be on a competitive basis with an emphasis on applicants that can contribute the most to multi-cultural dynamics in and outside of the classroom. Officials from both Kyushu University and Mahidol University will make the decision on scholarship recipients.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"2021_con\" class=\"hh hh3\">CONTACT<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"hh hh17\">Application and inquiries from universities in ASEAN countries:<\/h3>\n<p>Division of Student Affairs<br \/>\nMahidol University<br \/>\n999 Phuttamonthon 4 Road, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom 73170 Thailand<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EnglishCafeByStudentAffairsOffice\/\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a><br \/>\nEmail: astw_program@mahidol.ac.th<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"hh hh17\">Application and inquiries from universities in non-ASEAN countries:<\/h3>\n<p>AsTW Office, International Student Exchange Division<br \/>\nKyushu University<br \/>\n744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395 Japan<br \/>\nTel. +81-92-802-2283 \/ Fax. +81-92-802-2287<br \/>\nEmail: astw-program@jimu.kyushu-u.ac.jp<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/astw\/kanri\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/last.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"260\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-643\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ASEAN in Today\u2019s World (AsTW) is a two-week international study program focusing on ASEAN and East Asian affairs with the strong support from the ASEAN Secretariat. 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