On the Course

1. AIM

This is a one-year course designed for overseas students who wish to study at a Japanese university and for exchange students from our partner universities abroad.This course aims at improving the Japanese language skill and deepening the unnderstanding of the country.

2. FEATURES

(1) All required subjects (Basic Japanese) are given in small classes and divided into five different Japanese proficiency levels, from level 1 to level 5, and are aimed at integrated skills in all areas of Japanese.
(2) The instructions are given not only for direction in Reading and Writing skills, but also to improve students' Listening and Speaking skills and to enhance their autonomous learning using electronic facilities such as videos and computers.
(3) The students who have completed this course can be recommended as a candidate for admission into the Department of Japanese Studies of the Faculty of Foreign Languages in the University.
(4) A study trip, field trips attending Gion festival and other activities are also scheduled.

3. PERIOD OF STUDY AND SEMESTER DATES

The period of the course is one year (starting in April only) with the spring semester commencing in April and the fall semester in September. The classes are arranged on the basis of students levels of Japanese proficiency.
In addition, a student who has an exceptional motivation to enter a Japanese university, and who fulfills certain conditions will be permitted to extend a maximum period of one year by the university.

4. REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF THE COURSE

In order to complete the course 1) students must be registered for 1 year, 2) should obtain 20 credits of the required subjects (Basic Japanese) and 10 credits or more of the elective subjects, totalling 30 credits or more.

5. CURRICULUM

(1) Required subjects: Basic Japanese has five levels, from level 1 to level 5, which are based on the student's proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing. While the Introductory level integrates all four skills in one class, other levels combine speaking and listening skills in one class, and reading and writing skills in the other.
(2) Elective subjects: Electives have three or four classes based on the student's proficiency. The subjects offered are:: ① Composition, Kanji and Grammar: Each are divided into Introductory, Intermediate and Advanced levels, and are designated to supplement the required subjects (Basic Japanese).; ② Special Japanese: Out of the four classes offered, each of them is aimed at strengthening the listening comprehension skills. The highest class is designed to study Japanese native culture and live with making use of movies, and simultaneously high level grammar also.; ③ Japanese for Certified Tests: Provides students with sufficient knowledge to pass the Japanese Proficiency Test.; ④ Tradition & Culture, History, Literature, Politics, Economy and Calligraphy: Designated to deepen understandings in each area, naturally current affairs of Japan.; ⑤ Mathematics, English, Japan & The World: Assist the students with preparatory study for the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students(EJU) entering undergraduate or graduate courses of Japanese universities.