May Short Course Program
May Short Programs
Responsibilities
May short program leaders are responsible for teaching one two- to three-week undergraduate course (3-4 credits), keep regular office hours, and participate in the life of JCMU whenever possible, including attending special events. Scholars are appointed by Michigan State University's Dean of International Studies and Programs, but are responsible to the JCMU Resident Director while in Japan. Program leaders are required to follow the MSU Code of Teaching Responsibility (available on the MSU website).
Prior to and after the program, program leaders are asked to make efforts to increase awareness of JCMU and its program among students, faculty and the administration of their institution and among their professional circles. Leaders also will be responsible to promote their program in order to ensure that the program meets the minimum enrollment.
Terms and Conditions
JCMU May Short Program leaders receive a stipend for living expenses of $1,665, rent-free housing in an apartment located in the JCMU facility, an honorarium of $500 and a reimbursable travel allowance of up to $1,800. Spouses are welcome to join the scholars and share the housing but must pay for their own transportation. May program leaders must also cover their own local travel, utilities, meals, and incidental expenses.
JCMU May Short Programs are conditional upon the minimum enrollment of five (5) JCMU program fee paying students.
Proposal Procedures
Proposals should include the following:
- Cover letter articulating the applicant’s reasons for wanting to lead a May Short Program.
- A complete syllabus of the course they propose to teach. Course content must fall under the general category of "Japanese Studies." Generally, the course should be designed for upper division (junior and senior) students.
- Proposed dates of program.
- Description of desired site visits, field excursions, guest lecturers or special activities. These may be integrated into the course pending approval from JCMU.
- A program promotion and recruitment proposal outlining how (if selected) the program would be promoted to ensure the minimum enrollment.
- Curriculum vita.
- Summary sheet of student evaluations.
- Two letters of recommendation commenting on the applicant's teaching abilities.
