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The Peninsula
Doha, Qatar: In a unique initiative to broaden the horizons of Qatari students, 10 eleventh-level students who have chosen Japanese as an elective embarked on a journey to Japan. Their destination? A one-of-a-kind summer camp that seamlessly blends language learning with cultural immersion. The camp, held at the prestigious Human Academy of Japanese Language (HAJL), Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS), and the University of Tsukuba, ran from July 2 to 29, 2024.
The camp aimed to enable students to practice Japanese in their home environment and introduce them to Japanese culture. It also sought to engage students in the various events and activities in the summer program to enhance their characteristics and increase their awareness of the opportunities available to them for studying at higher education levels in Japan and future career opportunities.
The camp's program, designed to cater to students in both Japanese and English, was a comprehensive blend of learning and cultural exchange. It included 60 hours of intensive lessons, remote lectures at Japanese universities, and, most importantly, cultural exchange through language practice with Japanese school students. The students also had the opportunity to meet with Human Academy supervisors to familiarize themselves with the institute's facilities.
The program also included visits to the ancient capital of Japan in the twelfth century (Kama Kura), high school (Yashio), and the Japanese Writing and Culture Festival. The program also included trips to the University of Tokyo, Sofia University, Shibuya City, Hakuna, and Ganzo City.
On the extent to which students benefited from the summer camp, student Ibrahim Mohamed Al-Mansouri said that the camp combined study, culture, and entertainment and allowed us to be self-reliant while preserving good customs and Islamic values and respecting people's cultures. His opinion is shared by student Ahmed Ali Al-Shaibani, who confirmed that he learned many customs and values, such as respect, love of work, and appreciation of national, human, and social values. He noted the extent to which the Japanese adhere to the laws of their homeland, noting that the study was fun, the teachers were sincere, and he advised his colleagues to participate in language camp activities and develop their social skills.
Student Mohamed Saad Ismail spoke about his positive experience, the skills he learned, and the values he acquired, especially the promotion and adherence to religious scruples and respect for different cultures. He explained that he was keen to learn Japanese and work hard during the camp period, which gave him the skills of self-reliance and maintaining friendly relations with the team.
Mohamed Al-Sharafi, an Islamic education guidance specialist at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, and Mahmoud Eid, a Japanese language teacher at Tariq Ibn Ziyad Secondary School for Boys, supervised the camp participants.
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