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Aurora Foundation – Japanese Culture and Language Program 2010-2011

Aurora Foundation offers 2nd Japanese Culture and Language Program from October 2010 to June 2011 in coordination with JACCC (Japanese American Cultural & Community Center). Three hour session is held bimonthly at JACCC on second Saturday of month at 1:00-4:00, inviting specialists in each field.

The five-session program is designed to introduce selected aspects of the Japanese culture and useful language relevant to the culture. It will provide information and experience to develop communication strategies and cultural understanding through a collective study of language, culture, and communication.



Dates Topics
・ 11/13/10 Language, Culture, and Communication – Communicative strategies without words
・ 1/8/11 Food Culture of Japan - Understanding Japanese cuisines
・ 3/12/11 Kabuki and Japanese dancing – Understanding fundamentals of Kabuki
・ 5/28/11 Society and Self – Discovering one’s identity through culture
・ 6/11/11 Living with Nature - Exploring gardens and flowers
・ 7/2/11 Graduation & Fall “Japan Culture Exploration Trip" orientation

In fall 2011, there will be an optional “10-day Japan culture exploration tour” specially designed for the program participants. In spring 2010 the first Japanese Culture and Language Program tour enjoyed cherry blossoms at their best, while in fall 2011 we plan to have cultural experiences surrounding beautiful colors of autumn.




Location: JACCC (Japanese American Cultural & Community Center) Culture Room
244 South San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA
(213) 628-2725
Fee: $25/session + $10 (Initial program enrollment fee)
Additional material fees may apply, depending on the session
You will receive 10% off, when you make one payment for all 5 sessions,. 
Aurora Club and JACCC members will receive 10% off. 
Registration: Please mail the registration form and make check payable to Aurora Foundation.
Aurora Foundation: 3127 Nichols Canyon Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90046

Please contact the office of Aurora Foundation for further information.
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Tel: 323-882-6545 Fax:323-969-9425

Yoko Pusavat, Program Director, Professor Emeritus, California State University, Long Beach, Transnational Culture and Communication Specialist

Please download the registration form here:
REGISTRATION FORM