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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 ~32,000 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
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
Banks, Markets & Other Services
Bank of America99 South 4th Street San Jose CA 95112
WELLS FARGO121 Park Center Plaza San Jose CA 95113
CHASE 55 West Santa Clara San Jose CA 95113
On Campus ATM Machines9th St &San Fernando
United States Post Office200 South 3rd Street San Jose CA 95112
FedEx Kinko’s93 East San Carlos Street San Jose CA 95112
Walgreens Drug Store 5 South 1st Street San Jose CA 95113
Target533 Coleman Ave San Jose CA 95110
SAFEWAY100 S. 2nd St. San Jose, CA 95113
Zanotto’s Market38 South Second St. San Jose CA95113
Events
Under the Sea --- IMAX ExhibitionThe Tech Museum of Innovation10/23/2009 - 02/28/2010 Ticket: $25Mon - Wed: 10am - 5pm Thur: 10am-6pmFri- Sat: 10am-8pm Sun: 10am - 6pmhttp://www.thetech.org/StarTrek/
Wayne thiebaud:70 Years of PaintingSan Jose Museum of Art110 S. Market St. San Jose, CA 95113 Tue - Sun: 11am - 5pm Ticket: $ 8http://www.sanjosemuseumofart.org/
The Swallow (La Rondine)California Theater345 S. First St. San Jose, CA 9511302/06 - 02/21/2010Tue, Thu-Sat: 8pm Sun: 3pmhttp://www.operasj.org Ticket:$51- $91
Russo Alberts Trio at Hotel De Anza (Live Jazz)233 W. Santa Clara St. San Jose, CA 95113 Thurs: 8pm-11pm Free Admissionhttp://www.hoteldeanza.com/hedley_club.asp
Dirty Blond by Claudia SheerSan Jose Stage Company490 South First St. San Jose, CA 95113 04/07/2010- 05/02/2010Wed-Thu 7:30pm Fri-Sat 8:00pm Sun 2:00pmhttp://www.thestage.org/ Ticket:$120-$170
The San Jose Flea Market (Berryessa) 1590 Berryessa Rd., San Jose, CA 95133Directions (approximately 42 minutes) •Walk to San Antonio Station•Board the Montain View Lightrail (Green Line)•Get off at Civic Center Station•Take Bus # 62 at 1st & Mission (North Bound/ sierra & Piedmont) • Arrive at Berryesa Flea Market• Walk to 1590 Berryessa Rd. (2 minutes) Flea Market Hours Open Wendesay, Friday, Saturday, Sunday / Dawn to Dusk
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum1664 Park Ave San Jose CA 95191Hours M - F: 9:00am - 5:00pm/ Weekends: 11:00am - 6:00pmAdmission $7 for students w/ student IDDirections (approximately 21 minutes)Walk to San Fernando & 1stTake Bus #81 (West Bound – Cupertino Square)Arrive at Park & Randol
San Jose History Park (Kelly Park) Hours Tues-Sun: 11 am - 5 pmAdmissionFree (Guided tours are $6)LocationHistory Park at Kelley Park 1650 Senter Road, San José, CA 95112Directions (approximately 35 minutes)Walk to 2nd & San Salvador (17minutes)Take Bus # 66 or #68Get off at Monterey & PhelanWalk to 1650 Senter Road.
Campbell 275 E. Campbell Ave. CA 95008Phone: 408-370-3514Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-9pm / Sun 10am – 5pm Directions (approximate 30 minutes)Walk to San Antonio Lightrail StationTake Winchester train (Green) Get off at Campbell StationWalk to 275 E Campbell Ave.
Bookstores Borders356 Santana RowPhone: 408-241-9100Directions (approximately 50 munities) Walk to San Carlos & 2nd
Take bus # 23Get off at Winchester & Dorcich Walk to 356 Santana Row
Barnes & Nobel 3600 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose CA 95117408-984-3495Directions (approximately 45 minutes) Walk to San Carlos & 2nd Take bus # 23Get off at Stevens Creek & Cypress Recycle Bookstores
San Jose 1066 The Alameda, San JosePhone: 408-286-6275 Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm/ Fri-Sat 11am -7 pm Sunday 12pm -7 pmDirections (approximately 25 minutes)Walk to Santa Clara & 1st
Take bus # 22 (West Bound: Palo Alto)Get off at The Almaden & Julian
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
Giants Baseball
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
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