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San José From San José

to San Francisco - 1 hour by car

to Santa Cruz - 40 minutes by car

to Monterey - 2 hours by car

NoCAL

Silicon Valley

San Francisco

San Jose

Silicon Valley : Vibrant Technology Center

• Leads the nation in patent generation.

• Headquarters for more than 1,000 Major High Tech Companies within 40 km from the SJSU campus.

San Jose State University

SJSU International Gateway Programs

The California State University System• 23 campuses across California

• Over 417,000 students

• Over 46,000 faculty and staff

• Largest and most diverse university system in the country

• Over 1,800 Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree

San José State University•Founded in 1857, the first institution of public higher education in California.

•Total enrollment is ~30,000 over 25,000 undergraduates 6,500 graduate students

•Student to faculty ratio is 18:1

•100% of full-time faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degrees

SJSU Library

SJSU Points of Pride: Academics • In top 10 of public

universities in the West granting MS/MA

• Computer Engineering ranked #1

• Industrial Engineering ranked #5

• Computer Science ranked #8

SJSU Points of Pride: Lifestyle

Ranked #1 US College Destination City for mid-sized metropolitan areas

Based ondiversity, safety, arts and leisure, housing, education, innovation, degree attainment,

employment, earning potential, cost of living

Downtown San Jose

Language and Culture

• You will– Join in small classes– Explore features of the culture– Research and report on one aspect– Visit local sites– Live and breath the culture and language

Become a participant observer in the culture

WEEK ONEM T W R F

Program Orientation

Culture Overview

Introduction to Research

Diversity Panel

Farmers’ Market

WELCOME LUNCH

LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH

Campus andDowntown

ToursVTA and Shopping

Tour

Cultural Issues in America

Classroom Observation

Watching American

Movies

Watching American

Movies

WEEK TWOM T W R F

Linguistics, Body

Language and Culture

Linguistics, Body

Language and Culture

Guest Speaker

from Linguistics

Linguistics, Body

Language and Culture

Cross-Cultural Game @ I-House

LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCHCulture

Differences: East and

West

Culture Differences:

East and West

Stanford University

Tour

Palo Alto

Culture Differences:

East and West

On Campus Interview Activity

Happy Hour

WEEK THREEM T W R F

Talk Show Cultural Obstacles

Talk Show Cultural Obstacles

Culture Insights

LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH

FarewellLunch and Ceremony

Cultural Issues:

Personal Relationships

Cultural Issues:

Personal Relationships

Cultural Issues:

Personal Relationships

Culture Insights

Field Work

Beyond the classroom wallsArtHistoryCommerceEducationTechnology

ART

• Downtown museums

Technology

SANTANA ROWCommerce

Bargain Shopper’s Favorite Spot

Lively and Convenient Downtown Location

- located in Downtown San José.- close to San José Mineta Airport, museums, parks, and theaters

Less than 1 hour to San Francisco, Berkeley, beaches

SAL Classroom Building

Transportation

SJSU students enjoy unlimited rides on Valley Transit Authority buses and Light Rail.

Just around the corner

Just around the corner

Ramada

SAL Office

SALClassroom Building

Restaurants & CafesBo Town (Chinese/ Vietnamese)409 South 2nd St San Jose CA 95113(408)295-2125

Dakao (Vietnamese)98 East San Salvador St San Jose CA 95112

(408) 286-7260

Jack in the Box (Fast food) 148 East San Carlos St San Jose CA 95112

(408) 287-7520

Iguanas Taqueria (Mexican)330 South 3rd St San Jose CA 95112

Hydration (Tea & Lunch box)

310 South 3rd St San Jose CA 95112(408-) 298-9968

McDonald’s (Fast Food) 90 East San Carlos St San Jose CA 95112

(408) 293-7016

Starbucks Coffee150 South 1st Street San Jose CA 95113

(408) 293-9945

Johnny Rockets (Burgers)105 S 1st St San Jose CA 95113(408) 977-1414

Sandella’s Flatbread café (Delis)

150 S. First St San Jose CA 95113 (408) 287-1399

Baja Fresh (Mexican)

150 S 1st St San Jose CA 95113(408) 287-3565

Bijan Bakery (Bakeries)

170 S. Market St. San Jose CA 95113(408)971-8000

McCormick & Schick's (Seafood) 170 South Market St. San Jose CA 95113(408) 283-7200

Pizza My Heart (Pizza)117 East San Carlos St San Jose CA 95112

(408) 280-0707

Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream115 East San Carlos St San Jose CA 95112

(408) 275-8827

La Victoria (Mexican)140 West San Carlos St San Jose CA 95113

(408) 298-5335

Togo’s (Sandwiches)125 Paseo De San Antonio San Jose CA 95112

(408) 297-6160

Tengu Sushi (Japanese) 111 Paseo De San Antonio San Jose CA 95112

(408) 275-9491

Quickly Café (Bubble Tea)140 Paseo De San Antonio San Jose CA 95112

(408)292-6160

Good Karma Vegan Deli (Vegetarian)37 South First Street San Jose CA 95113

(408) 294-2694

House of Siam (Thai)150 South 2nd street San Jose CA 95113

(408) 295-3397

Pita Pit (Mediterranean)151 South 2nd Street San Jose CA 95113

Quiznos Sub (Sandwich)151 South 2nd Street San Jose CA 95113

Gordon Biersch (American)33 East San Fernando St. San Jose CA 95113

(408) 294-6785

P.F. Chang’s (Chinese)98 South 2nd Street San Jose CA 95113(408)977-1333

Café Pomegranate (Persian/Iranian)221 E San Fernando St San Jose CA 95112

Yolicious (Frozen Yogurt)110 E San Fernando Street San Jose CA 95112

Blendz (Juice, Smoothies, Sandwiches) 132 E San Fernando St San Jose, CA 95113

Flames Eatery & Bar (American)88 S 4th St San Jose CA 95112

Peanuts Deluxe Café (Sandwiches)275 E San Fernando St San Jose CA 95112

Shopping

Great Mall447 Great Mall DriveMilpitas CA 95035*Century 20 Theatres

Bus Route: » Take Bus #180 Northbound at 1st St & San Fernando» Get off the bus at Great Mall Transit Canter (Estimated Travel Time: 15 minutes)Lightrail Route: » Board the Alum Rock Lightrail line (Blue)» Get off at Great Mall Station(Estimated Travel Time: 25 minutes)

Valley Fair Shopping Center2855 Stevens Creek Blvd. Suite 2178San Jose CA 95050(408) 248-4450

Bus Route:» Take bus # 23 Westbound at 2nd St & San Carlos St» Get off the bus at Valley Fair Transit Center (Estimated Travel Time: 20 minutes)

Santana Row(Across from Valley Fair)

Bus Route:» Take bus # 23 Westbound at 2nd St & San Carlos St» Get off the bus at Valley Fair Transit Center» Cross Steven’s Creek (Estimated Travel Time: 20 minutes)

Oakridge Shopping Center925 Blossom Hill RoadSan Jose CA 95123(408) 578 2912

Lightrail Route: » Board the Santa Teresa Lightrail line (Blue) » Arrive at Ohlone-Chynoweth Station » Get on the Almaden Train (Red) » Arrive at Oakridge Station » Cross the street to Oakridge Mall

San Jose Repertory Theater101 Paseo De San Antonio San Jose CA 95113(408) 291-2255

Camera 12 201 South 2nd Street San Jose CA 95113(408) 998-3300

San Jose Museum of Art110 South market St San Jose CA 95113(408) 271-6840

Children's Discovery Museum180 Woz Way San Jose CA 95110(408) 298-5437 www.cdm.org

The Tech Museum of Innovation201 South Market Street San Jose CA 95113(408) 279-TECH www.thetech.org

Theaters & Museums

At day at the beach

• Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk• 400 Beach Street• Phone: 831) 423-5590• Directions (approximately 1hour 30 minutes) • Walk to First & Santa Clara• Take bus Amtrak Highway 17 Express • Get off at Santa Cruz Metro Center• 1. Head on Pacific Ave toward Maple St • 2. Turn left at Spruce St• 3. Continue onto Laurel Street Extension• 4. Turn right to stay on Laurel Street Extension• 5. Continue onto Leibrandt Ave• 6. Turn right at Riverside Ave• 7. Turn right at Beach St

Monterey Bay AquariumMonterey Bay Aquarium886 Cannery Row, MontereyPhone(831) 648-4888Directions (approximately 2hours) Walk to First & San FernandoTake bus #55 Monterey - San Jose

Express Arrive Monterey Transit Plaza /

Pearl Transfer to bus #1 Monterey -

Pacific Grove Get off at David / Wave 1. Head on David Ave toward

Wave St 2. David Ave turns right and

becomes Cannery Row

San Francisco

Immerse yourself in a new culture

for a new world view

For more information, please visit us at www.sal.sjsu.edu