Other Activities (Compulsory)

Special Lectures
Onuma Field Trip
Speech Contest (HIF Biblio Cup)

Special Lectures

Participants will attend three lectures introducing diverse aspects of Japanese culture.

2024 Special Lectures

Ms. Maya Sekine

“Ainu”

Master Sankyo Yanagiya (Professional Rakugo Performer)
Prof. Kazumi Hatasa (Purdue University)

“Rakugo”

Prof. Joshua Frydman (University of Oklahoma, HIF Summer 2004 Participant)

“How to Talk About Myths While They're Still Alive: Approaches to Writing (and Teaching) About Living Mythologies”

Former Special Lecturers:

Prof. Gregory Khezrnejat (Hosei University)
Mr. Ichiro Kataoka (Benshi)
Prof. Emma Cook (Hokkaido University)
Prof. Seiichi Makino (Princeton University)
Prof. Wesley M. Jacobsen (Harvard University)
Prof. Mutsuko Endo Hudson (Michigan State University)
Dr. Takako Aikawa (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
Master Niraku Hayashiya (Professional Kamikiri Performer) and Prof. Kazumi Hatasa (Purdue University)
etc.

Onuma Field Trip

This overnight trip is scheduled on the third weekend after the program begins, to establish rapport among the participants. Onuma Park is located 30km away from the city of Hakodate. It is known for its picturesque lakes dotted with islands and the majestic dormant volcano, Mount Komagatake. Students enjoy outdoor activities, BBQ, and more.

Speech Contest (HIF Biblio Cup)

All participants write drafts and make a book review presentation in class in Week 5. Two or three representatives from each class will present their speech at the HIF Biblio Cup held in Week 6. This event is open to the public to attend.

2024 Awarded Speeches

優勝　ジェヒョン・キム　『Time and Again』
準優勝　スティーブ・ヤン　『夏と花火と私の死体』
第3位　デービッド・シンガー　『おーい　でてこーい』

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University of Michigan

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University of
Washington

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Yale University

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University of
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