\utiin_ua and \uticutura Canus |aanoso Lan_ua_o Lducation

Q Lnivorsity lntroduction
Foaturos and Ovorviow
1 History and ldontity
As an institution sociaizin_ in intornationa
roations, word an_ua_os, cuturo, and socioty,
Tokyo Lnivorsity oi Foroi_n Studios is iirny
ostabishod as a uniuo univorsity anon_ nany
univorsitios in |aan.
Tho Facuty oi Foroi_n Studios |roor_anizod in
2012 into tho Schoo oi Lan_ua_o and Cuturo
Studios and tho Schoo oi lntornationa and Aroa
Studios, tho Craduato Schoo oi Coba Studios
|\astors and loctora lro_rans, tho |aanoso
Lan_ua_o Contor ior lntornationa Studonts, and tho
Rosoarch lnstituto ior Lan_ua_os and Cuturos oi
Asia and Airica |lLCAA work hand in hand to
roaizo a vast aroa oi rosoarch sociaization in a
varioty oi iiods incudin_ in_uistics, an_ua_os,
itoraturo, history, hiosohy, cutura anthrooo_y,
socioo_y, oitics, and ocononics covorin_ nost
arts oi tho word.
Tokyo Schoo oi Foroi_n Studios |ostabishod in
1899 is tho Lnivorsitys diroct rodocossor. As a
schoo oi oxcoonco, it had contributod in tho
trainin_ oi nany roiossionas who ayod an activo
roo abroad and at tho sano tino woro tho koy
ayors in tho dovoonont oi crosscutura
oxchan_o and ioroi_n an_ua_o oducation in |aan.
Tho univorsity can ovon traco its roots back to tho
Ansoi Lras lanshoShirabosho` or tho branch oi
tho _ovornnont durin_ tho Ldo loriod, which doat
with \ostorn oarnin_ and transation oi dionatic
docunonts.
Lndor_oin_ now dovoononts aitor \ord \ar ll, tho univorsitys
nain _oa has boon to dooon undorstandin_ oi ioroi_n cuturos, to oiior
a hi_h ovo oi trainin_ ior intornationa activitios, and to toach both
thoory and ractica rosoarch basod on sociaizod knowod_o oi ioroi_n
an_ua_os and cuturos. Livin_ u to its nain oducationa hiosohy,
Tokyo Lnivorsity oi Foroi_n Studios continuos to roduco hi_hy
uaiiiod _raduatos with tho abiitios and skis nocossary to bo at tho
irontino oi activitios oi tho _oba connunity.
2 `unbor oi Facuty \onbors and Studonts |As oi \ay 1, 2011
Studonts
Facuty oi Foroi_n Studios 3800
\astors lro_ran 31
loctora lro_ran 22
Facuty \onbors 20
lntornationa Lxchan_o Acconishnonts
TLFS sonds its studonts to univorsitios and institutions ocatod a
ovor tho word, and aso activoy rocoivos intornationa studonts.
lrosont oxchan_o ro_rans
b8 univorsitios and institutions iron 31 countrios and ro_ions
Studont Adnissions to tho |aanoso Studios Studonts lro_ran
ln 1980, TLFS bocano tho iirst univorsity in |aan to adnit
studonts to tho |aanoso Studios Studonts lro_ran. Tho nunbor
oi studonts adnittod was 21 in 2009, 2010 and 2011.
`unbor oi intornationa undor_raduato and _raduato studonts
2011: 18 intornationa studonts iron b3 countriosro_ions
2010: 30 intornationa studonts iron b1 countriosro_ions
2009: 19b intornationa studonts iron b3 countriosro_ions
`unbor oi studonts studyin_ rinariy at tho |aanoso Lan_ua_o
Contor ior lntornationa Studonts
2011: 1 intornationa studonts iron 19 countriosro_ions
2010: 9 intornationa studonts iron 3 countriosro_ions
2009: 83 intornationa studonts iron 31 countriosro_ions
Outino oi tho |aanoso Studios Studonts lro_ran
Tho courso is charactorizod by intonsivo oarnin_ oi
tho |aanoso an_ua_o and cuturo as wo as by tho
nutiin_ua and nuticutura onvironnont in which
studonts oarn. Studonts tako coursos basod on thoir
sociaization and ovo oi roiicioncy in |aanoso.
loth tho |aanoso Lan_ua_o Courso and tho |aanoso
Cuturo Courso aro oiiorod. For tho |aanoso
Lan_ua_o Courso, studonts nay tako \odorn
|aanoso Sonantics, |aanoso Conorativo Crannar,
Contrastivo Lin_uistics, Socond Lan_ua_o Acuisition,
otc. For tho |aanoso Cuturo Courso, thoy nay tako
\an_a Cuturo Thoory, SocioCutura Studios oi
Contonorary |aan, Sooctod Toics on |aan and
lntorcutura Connunication, otc.
`unbor oi Studonts Accotod: 21 studonts
Ouaiiications and conditions ior tho articiants
Aicants nust havo suiiiciont roiicioncy in tho
|aanoso an_ua_o to study and do
rosoarch. Thoy aro aso rouirod to havo tho abiity
and dosiro to writo an ori_ina aor on |aanoso
an_ua_o or cuturo.
Tho iina ob{octivo: Studonts aro rouirod to
conoto and ass tho |aanoso an_ua_o courso that
is ono rank abovo tho ori_inay acod ovo and writo
an ori_ina aorossay.
Courso oriod: Octobor 2012 - Sotonbor 2013
3 Courso Outino: Cassos wi bo _ivon ior 1 wooks
durin_ tho Fa and Srin_ Sonostors. Tho |aanoso
Lan_ua_o lro_ran oi TLFS |8 ovos ovora, noro
than 10 coursos oiiors u to 8 coursos oi |aanoso
an_ua_o or wook to intornationa studonts accordin_
to thoir |aanoso ovo. Furthornoro, |aanoso Studios
Studonts aso tako sub{octs sociay croatod ior thon.
ln addition, studonts aro rouirod to writo a rosoarch
Tokyo Lnivorsity oi
Foroi_n Studios |Tokyo
aor on thoir rosoarch or an ossay about thoir onoyoar oxorionco and nako a
rosontation. Furthornoro, studonts acod in Advancod 1 |aanoso or hi_hor
nay attond undor_raduato cassos.
1 \andatory sub{octs
Conrohonsivo |aanoso: For studonts with |aanoso ovo 100 to 00 |- oi
cassos or wook ran_os iron 2 to doondin_ on tho |aanoso ovo
Tho ioowin_ sub{octs aro nandatory in tho sociaizod coursos croatod ior
tho |aanoso Studios studonts.
|aanoso |aanoso Cuturo: b0 hrs
|aanoso and |aanoso Lan_ua_o Lducation: 30 hrs |tho |aanoso Lan_ua_o
Courso
|aanoso Studios: 30 hrs |tho |aanoso Cuturo Courso
2 Fiod tri and articiationbasod cassos: A iiod tri and articiationbasod
ovonts |o._. visitin_ a oca oonontary schoo wi bo oiiorod.
3 Locturos, otiona sub{octs, otc.
|aanoso history and socioty, |aanoso socioty and cuturo, Lan_ua_o and
cuturo oi |aan, Lan_ua_o and socioty oi |aan, Socia octuro on |aanoso
socia cuturo, Socia octuro on nodorn cuturo, \utiin_ua socioty and cuturo,
Socia octuro on |aanoso an_ua_o and |aanoso cuturo, otc.
Skisociiic |aanoso coursos aro oiiorod as otiona sub{octs. ln addition to
tho \andatory sub{octs, studonts nust tako 1 to 1 sub{octs iron tho |aanoso
Studios sociaizod sub{octs.
Lvonts
loconbor: |aan Cuturo Lxchan_o Lvont |l_oSho_i, lkobana, linono, Toa
coronony, otc.
Fobruary: Fiod tri |last tris: lkobana at lkonobo Ochanonizu lnstituto,
Chibi \usoun
|uy: Ora rosontation
Stoorin_ connittoo
1 lro_ran Connittoo \onbors
`akanura Akira |Associato lroiossor, Fu{inori Hiroko |lroiossor, Suzuki
\ika |Associato lroiossor and \iya_i Tsutonu |Associato lroiossor
2 Advisory Syston
|aanoso Studios Studonts aro aiiiiatod to tho Facuty oi Foroi_n Studios.
Thoy wi rocoivo individua suorvisin_ iron thoir Courso Advisors and Sub{oct
Advisors ior tho coursoconotion roort. Tutorin_ is aso avaiabo.
Rouironont ior courso conotion and issuanco oi conotion cortiiicato
ln addition to conotin_ a thoir courso rouirononts, studonts nust writo
a coursoconotion rosoarch aor or ossay, and nako an ora rosontation oi
its contont. Studonts who havo conotod a oi thoso rouirononts wi rocoivo a
courso conotion cortiiicato. Lnit cortiiication and transiors aro dotorninod by
tho univorsity in which tho studonts aro onrood in thoir hono countrios.
,`unbor oi cass sub{octs and cass hours |aanoso
Cass Sub{octs
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lntornodiato
|aanoso
100
lntornodiato Conrohonsivo
|aanoso 10 10 300
Skisociiic
|aanoso
Crannar 30 30 b0
Roadin_ 30 30 b0
Listonin_ 30 30 b0
\ritin_ 30 30 b0
Ora 30 30 b0
Lor
lntornodiato
|aanoso
00
Lor lntornodiato
Conrohonsivo |aanoso 10 10 300
Skisociiic
|aanoso
Crannar 30 30 b0
Roadin_ 30 30 b0
Listonin_ 30 30 b0
\ritin_ 30 30 b0
Ora 30 30 b0
Advancod 1
|aanoso
b00
Advancod 1 Conrohonsivo
|aanoso 90 90 180
Skisociiic
|aanoso
Crannar 30 30 b0
Roadin_ 30 30 b0
Listonin_
Curront
ovonts 30 30 b0
\ritin_ 30 30 b0
Ora 30 30 b0
Advancod 2
|aanoso
00
Advancod 2 Conrohonsivo
|aanoso b0 b0 120
Skisociiic
|aanoso
Crannar 30 30 b0
Roadin_ 30 30 b0
Listonin_
Curront
ovonts 30 30 b0
\ritin_ 30 30 b0
Ora 30 30 b0
Hi_hy
Advancod
|aanoso
800
Skisociiic
|aanoso
lrana 30 30 b0
Curront
ovonts 30 30 b0
lusinoss 30 30 b0
lornitorios
Athou_h tho univorsity has lntornationa Has ior
intornationa studonts on canus, not ovoryono nay bo
housod thoro.
Accommodations history
2011
I nternational Halls at TUFS 24
2010
I nternational Halls at TUFS 9
I nternational Halls off campus (J ASSO) 15
2009
I nternational Halls at TUFS 19
I nternational Halls off campus (J ASSO) 4
Private apartment 1
Post-Program Follow-up
A database for the alumni is now being compiled.
Many students who completed the program at
TUFS come back to J apan to study at the graduate
school.
For inuirios contact:
Studont Lxchan_o livision
Tokyo Lnivorsity oi Foroi_n Studonts
Asahicho 3111 Fuchushi Tokyo, 183831
To: 8112330181
Fax: 8112330189
Lnai: ryu_akusoikatuis.ac.{
Tokyo Lnivorsity oi Foroi_n Studios Honoa_o
htt:www.tuis.ac.{
|aanoso Lan_ua_o Contor ior lntornationa Studonts
Honoa_o
htt:www.tuis.ac.{connon{c
2011|aanoso Studios studonts
|aanoso cutura oxorionco
lrosontation
Rooord of tho numbor of !ntornat1ona! studonts and
Japanoso Stud1os Studonts |N1kkonso1) aoooptod 1n tho past
throo yoars
2O11!ntornat1ona! Studonts 887, N1kkonso1 17
2O1O!ntornat1ona! Studonts 897, N1kkonso1 1O
2OO9!ntornat1ona! Studonts 868. N1kkonso1 2O
{ Surround1ns of tho Un1vors1ty
Koano1sh1 was foundod 1n 1968 as tho tonth o1ty 1n Tokyo.
Tho o1ty 1s !ooatod at 26 k1!omotor d1stanoo from tho
oontor of Tokyo w1th a popu!at1on of 1OO,OOO. Koano1sh1
1s a boaut1fu!, oomfortab!o o1ty to !1vo 1n.
Tokyo Gakuo1 Un1vors1ty
Thoro aro a numbor of sub]oots ava1!ab!o for Japanoso Stud1os Studonts |N1kkonso1) at Tokyo Gakuo1 Un1vors1ty |TGU). Thoso
1no!udo ooursos dos1nod for 1ntornat1ona! studonts, as wo!! as othor spoo1a!1zod sub]oots ran1n from oduoat1on,
human1t1os, soo1a! so1onoo, natura! so1onoo, arts, and phys1oa! oduoat1on. Studonts w1!! a!so bo ab!o to !oarn Japanoso
soo1oty and ou!turo throuh var1ous offoampus aot1v1t1os suoh as v1s1t1n aff1!1atod sohoo!s and attond1n ou!tura! ovonts.
Q Oharaotor1st1os and h1story
TGU 1s !ooatod 1n Koano1sh1, 8O m1nutos
by tra1n from Sh1n]uku. A!thouh tho
un1vors1ty 1s 1n Tokyo, 1t has an
onv1ronmont of !ush roonory.
TGU 1s a un1vors1ty of oduoat1on
ostab!1shod 1n 1949 un1fy1n four norma!
sohoo!s. !t has produood ab!o oduoators
nat1onw1do.
!n 1988, 1n add1t1on to tho toaohor
tra1n1n ooursos a now L1bora! Art Oourso
was addod 1n an attompt to oduoato a w1dor
rano of studonts who w1sh to oontr1buto to
soo1oty outs1do tho f1o!d of oduoat1on.
!n 1996, tho un1tod raduato sohoo! of
oduoat1on |Dootora! Oourso) was startod to
produoo rosoarohors oontor1n on sohoo!
oduoat1on.
!ntornat1ona! Studont Lxohano Oontor
was ostab!1shod 1n 1998 to offor Japanoso
!anuao and ou!turo/soo1oty oduoat1on
1no!ud1n proparatory !anuao proram,
u1danoo on both da1!y and aoadom1o !1fo 1n
Japan, as wo!! as Japan Stud1os Proram and
Toaohor Tra1n1n proram.
!ntornat1ona! Lxohanos
|as of May 1, 2O11)
Numbor of !nst1tut1ons w1th oxohano
aroomont` 66
Numbor of !ntornat1ona! Studonts` 887
|1no!ud1n 1O Japanoso Stud1os Studonts)
Numbor of rou!ar studonts study1n at
s1stor un1vors1t1os abroad`86
MOutline of the Program
Numbor of Studonts to bo Aoooptod` 26
|Lmbassy rooommondat1on 16,
Un1vors1ty rooommondat1on 1O)
MUniversity Overview
Q loaturos of tho oourso
|1) Japanoso Lanuao
!mprovo Japanoso !anuao ab1!1ty, studonts
aro oxpootod to attond Japanoso !anuao
o!assos.
|2) Japanoso Ou!turo/Soo1oty
lor doopor undorstand1n of Japan, studonts
must oomp!oto a oorta1n numbor of ooursos
t1t!od Japanoso Ou!turo and Soo1oty` and
othor ooursos oonduotod pr1mar1!y 1n Japanoso.
|8) Spoo1a!1zod Sub]oot
Studonts w1th h1h!y advanood Japanoso
!anuao sk1!!s aro a!!owod to tako
un1vors1tys rou!ar undorraduato o!assos
of wh1oh oontonts aro foousod on Japanoso
ou!tura! and soo1a! mattors.
|4) Ou!tura! Lxohano
Studonts aro oxpootod to part1o1pato 1n
var1ous ou!tura! oxohano aot1v1t1os at TGU
and ovonts of !ooa! oommun1t1os. lor tho
purposo, TGU oran1zos many ovonts, suoh as
ou!tura! oxohano prorams at aff1!1atod
pr1mary sohoo!s of TGU and workshops of
trad1t1ona! porform1n arts of Japan.
|6) !nd1v1dua! Rosoaroh papor
By tho t1mo of oomp!ot1n tho proram, tho
studonts wr1to a roport of tho1r 1nd1v1dua!
study at TGU w1th tho u1danoo of tho1r
aoadom1o adv1sor.
Nuku1bayash1 Workshop
8) Othor Sub]oots
Japanoso
Japanoso |Oonvorsat1on, Road1n, Oompos1t1on, oto.)
16 wooks, 8O hours for oaoh sub]oot
Japanoso Spoo1a! Sub]oot |Pronuno1at1on, Kan]1, Bus1noss
Japanoso, Novo!, Ourront Japanoso, Mana, Pro]oot,
oto.) 16 wooks, 8O hours for oaoh sub]oot
Japanoso ou!turo/soo1oty Oompu!sory oho1oo)
Japanoso Ou!turo and Soo1oty AH
16 wooks, 8O hours for oaoh sub]oot
Japanoso Stud1os 16 wooks, 8O hours for
oaoh sub]oot
Spoo1a!1zod sub]oots
loundat1on thoory of Japanoso stud1os A L 16
wooks, 8O hours for oaoh sub]oot
{ Oua!1f1oat1ons of app!1oants
Tho app!1oants aro oxpootod to bo oapab!o
of pass1n Japanoso Lanuao Prof1o1ont!y
Tost, N 2 or h1hor.
Goa!s and ob]oot1vos
Goa! and ob]oot1vos aro that you oan road
tho art1o!o 1n spoo1a!1zod f1o!d, wr1to a
roport, and mako a prosontat1on us1n
Japanoso.
!n add1t1on, wo a!so a1m to dovo!op broad
undorstand1n of Japanoso ou!turo.
Por1od
lrom Ootobor 1, 2O12 to Auust 81, 2O18
1st Somostor Ootobor 1 - Maroh 81
2nd Somostor Apr1! 1 - Auust 81
O!os1n ooromony 1s sohodu!od 1n Auust
Summary of Tra1n1n Sub]oots
1) Oompu!sory Sub]oot
N1kkonso1 Tokubotsu LnshuOompu!sory)
16 wooks 8O hours
2) Part1o1patory Sub]oot
N1kkonso1 Tokubotsu LnshuOompu!sory)
16 wooks 8O hours
Lxamp!os of ovonts
Ootobor`
Oommonoomont of autumn torm,
V1s1t1n tho L1fo Safoty Loarn1n
Oontor
Novombor`
Bus tr1p,
ou!tura! oxohano at tho aff1!1atod
pr1mary sohoo!
Dooombor`
Bunraku puppot thoator,
Rakuo oom1o story to!!1n
January`
V1s1t1n Japanoso fam1!1os,
Workshop of trad1t1ona! ou!turo of
Japan
lobruary`
ou!tura! oxohano at tho aff1!1atod
pr1mary sohoo!,
Sumo amo,
Lnd of tho autumn torm
Apr1!`
Oommonoomont of spr1n torm
May`
Workshop of trad1t1ona! ou!turo of
Japan
Juno`
Bus tr1p
Ju!y`
Lxours1on to faotor1os
Auust`
Subm1ss1on of f1na! roport, O!os1n
ooromony
!nd1o Dyo1n
MOontaot Off1oo
!ntornat1ona! Studonts Un1t
ADDRLSS`
!ntornat1ona! D1v1s1on,
Tokyo Gakuo1 Un1vors1ty
411 Nuku1k1tamaoh1, Koano1sh1, Tokyo
18486O1 JAPAN
TLL 81428297768
lAX 81428297766
Lma1!ryuuaku)uakuo1.ao.]p
TGU !nt! Studont Lxohano Oontor Wobs1to
http`//www.uakuo1.ao.]p
TGU Wobs1to
http`//www.uakuo1.ao.]p/`1soo/
N1kkonso1 Wobs1to
http`//www.u
akuo1.ao.]p/`1soo/proramO1/1ndox.htm!
Systom for u1danoo
Japanoso stud1os studonts |N1kkonnso1) aro
aff1!1atod w1th !ntornat1ona! Studont Lxohano
Oontor. Toaoh1n staffs aff1!1atod w1th tho
!ntornat1ona! Studont Lxohano Oontor as an
aoadom1o adv1sor w1!! offor u1danoo for
ro1strat1on and rosoaroh
Oort1f1oato of Oomp!ot1on and Aoadom1o
Rooords
Whon oomp!ot1n a!! roqu1romonts for tho
proram 1s approvod, studonts w1!! rooo1vo a
oomp!ot1on s1nod by tho un1vors1ty pros1dont.
MAooommodat1ons
M lo!!owup of Studonts who havo
oomp!otod tho ooursos
1) !ntornat1ona! Houso |48 s1n!o rooms )
2) H1ash1Kurumo !ntornat1ona! Studont Dorm1tory
|6O s1n!o rooms)
8) H1totsubash1 Un1vors1ty !ntornat1ona! Studont
Houso for 4 nat1ona! un1vors1t1os 1n wostorn Tokyo
|72 s1n!o rooms)
Adm1ss1on to un1vors1ty dorm1tor1os
Ootobor 2OO8`
H1totsubash1 Un1v. !ntornat1ona! Studont Houso
|18 Studonts)
!ntornat1ona! Houso |1 studont)
Ootobor 2OO9`
H1ash1kurumo !ntornat1ona! Dorm1tory
|19 studonts)
Ootobor 2O1O`
H1ash1kurumo !ntornat1ona! Dorm1tory
|1O studonts)
Rosu!ts of fo!!owup
!f studonts who havo oomp!otod tho ooursos w1sh to
study as a Japanoso Govornmont Soho!arsh1p Rosoaroh
Studont, toaoh1n staffs bo!on1n tho !ntornat1ona!
Studont Lxohano Oontor suoh as a toaoh1n staff 1n
oharo of N1kkonso1 and formor aoadom1o adv1sors
oonduot a oonsu!tat1on.
!n add1t1on, A!umn1 roun1on was ho!d 1n Oh1na
|Bo1]1n), Koroa |Soou!) and Tha1!and |Bankok).
Ou!tura! oxohano at tho aff1!1atod pr1mary sohoo!
Homo!and 1ntroduot1on shoot
for pr1mary sohoo! studonts
!ntornat1ona! Lxohano and Oooporat1on
Numbor of Aroomonts 67 |Aoadom1o Oooporat1on)
+as of May 1, 2O11 44 |Studont Lxohano)
Numbor of 1ntornat1ona! studonts and proram
part1o1pants 1n tho !ast throo yoars.
2O11Tota! 628, Proram Part1o1pants 7
2O1OTota! 662, Proram Part1o1pants 1O
2OO9Tota! 6O6, Proram Part1o1pants 1O
{ Looat1on 1nformat1on
Kun1taoh1 1s a boaut1fu! o1ty modo!od on tho aoadom1o
o1t1os of Luropo, and 1s a!so homo to many sohoo!s as1do
from H1totsubash1 Un1vors1ty. Tho oampus 1s s1tuatod 1n a
forost!1ko sott1n w1th Romanosquo aroh1tooturo 1nsp1r1n
an aoadom1o atmosphoro.
H!TOTSUBASH! UN!VLRS!TY |Tokyo)
MOut!1no of tho Proram
Lnro!!mont quota
1OLmbassy Rooommondat1on` 9,
Un1vors1ty Rooommondat1on` 1)
Q Proram loaturo
Tho proram foousos on both |Japanoso Lanuao| and
|Japanoso Ou!turo|
|1)Studonts may part1o1pato 1n a som1nar w1th doroo
sook1n studonts.
|2) Studonts may part1o1pato 1n a wook !on 1ntornsh1p
dur1n tho summor ho!1days.
MOvorv1ow of tho Un1vors1ty
!n 2O11, 4 studonts woro p!aood 1n 8
d1fforont workp!aoos.
|K1kkoman Oorporat1on, M1zuho Oorporato
Bank, Ltd., Josu1Ka1kan)
|8) Studonts may part1o1pato 1n Japanoso
ou!tura! oxpor1onoo o!assos wh1oh
offor toa ooromony, f!owor arranomont
and K1mono oxpor1onoos.
|4) Thoro aro many opportun1t1os for
oxours1ons to study Japanoso ou!turo
and h1story.
|6) Studonts may ohooso a host fam1!y from
Kun1taoh1 O1ty and moot w1th thom a fow
t1mo a mouth.
|6) Orod1t rooon1t1on and oxohano
lor onora! oduoat1on and undorraduato
faou!ty ooursos, orod1ts w1!! bo
rooon1zod 1f tho pass roqu1romonts aro
sat1sf1od. Dooumonts nooossary for
aoorod1tat1on at tho homo un1vors1ty w1!!
bo prov1dod upon roquost.
Lnhanood !oarn1n oxpor1onoo w1th som1nar sty!o ooursos and 1ntornsh1p opportun1t1os
Toaoh1n and Support1n Staff
Tho toaohors of Japanoso as a sooond !anuao
at tho Oontor for G!oba! Lduoat1on w1!! bo 1n
oharo of prov1d1n tho Proram part1o1pants
w1th wo!!oran1zod 1nstruot1ons, wh1!o tho
Adv1s1n and Oounso!1n spoo1a!1sts at tho
Oontor w1!! support thom 1n moro onora!
aspoots of tho1r !1fo 1n H1totsubash1. laou!ty
mombors 1n var1ous f1o!ds of soo1a! so1onoos at
tho Un1vors1ty w1!! a!so ass1st tho studonts 1f
thoy aro a!!owod to onro!! 1n ono of a w1do
rano of som1nars for undorraduato studonts.
Tho D1rootor of tho Oontor for G!oba! Lduoat1on
1s 1n oharo of tho Proram.
Roqu1romonts for oourso oomp!ot1on and
raduat1on oort1f1oato
Proram Part1o1pants who havo oomp!otod tho
Proram by pass1n tho oxam of a!! tho roqu1rod
ooursos and o!assos w1!! obta1n tho Oort1f1oato.
At tho ond of tho oxohano proram, rados and
othor study rooords w1!! bo roportod to tho
homo un1vors1ty.
MAooommodat1on
Proram part1o1pants aro 1von f1rst proforonoo
1n ontor1n tho !ntornat1ona! Houso !ooatod on
tho oampus.
kokusa1koryuka1kan
21, naka, kun1taoh1,
Tokyo, 186OOO4
OCHANOMIZU UNIVERSITY(TOKYO)
Ono notabo attributo oi our ro_ran is sna intinato cassos whoro intornationa studonts can oiioctivoy oarn tho |aanoso an_ua_o and cuturo.
\o oiior various oxchan_o ro_rans with |aanoso studonts as oxtracurricuar activitios.
lntroduction
Q Outinos
1 Charactoristics and History
Sinco its ioundin_ in 18, Ochanonizu
Lnivorsity has boon onbracin_ tho dua
connitnonts oi iuiiin_ its iunction as an advancod
oducationa institution and inrovin_ tho intooctua
ioundations oi |aan.
Ochanonizu Lnivorsity wi suort a wonon,
ro_ardoss oi a_o or nationaity, in rotoctin_ thoir
individua di_nity and ri_hts, irooy dovooin_ thoir
uniuo uaitios and caabiitios, and ursuin_
orsona oarnin_ so as to satisiy thoir intooctua
aotitos.
As a ionoor oi wonons oducation in |aan,
Ochanonizu Lnivorsity oiiors ro_rans that wi
dovoo wonon caabo oi boin_ oinion oadors in
oitics, ocononics, acadonia, cuturo, and othor
iiods on tho intornationa sta_o.
Ono notabo attributo oi our ro_ran is sna
intinato cassos whoro intornationa studonts can
oiioctivoy oarn tho |aanoso an_ua_o and cuturo.
Outino oi tho ro_ran
1. `ano oi tho lro_ran
|aanoso Studios lro_ran
2. Lniuonoss oi tho lro_ran
Sinco Ochanonizu Lnivorsity is a snasizod univorsity, wo
can rovido tho studonts a ianiiar and coniortabo atnoshoro
ior studyin_ |aanoso an_ua_o and cuturo. ln addition,
connunication oortunity with
|aanoso oca studonts is wo roarod outsido tho cass.
3. Contonts oi tho lro_ran
Q `unbor oi studonts to bo accotod
Studonts noninatod by a |aanoso Lnbassy: 8
Studonts noninatod by Ochanonizu Lnivorsity: 1+
+\o ni_ht accot noro in sono situations.
,Lan_ua_o Rouironont
|aanoso Lan_ua_o lroiicioncy Tost ||LlT `2 or abovo is
roiorabo.
loriod oi tho lro_ran
Fron Octobor 1, 2012 to Sotonbor 30, 2013+
+Studonts aro oxoctod to attond a cosin_ coronony hod in
oary Sotonbor.
2 `unbor oi Studonts and Othors
|as oi \ay 1, 2011
Facutios: Facuty oi Lottors and Lducation
Facuty oi Scionco
Facuty oi Hunan Liio and
Lnvironnonta Scioncos
Craduato Courso: Craduato Schoo oi Hunanitios
and Scioncos
`unbor oi Facuty \onbors: 212
`unbor oi Studonts:
Lndor_raduato: 2,091 |+81
lost_raduato : 1,012 |+12
+lncudod nunbor oi intornationa studonts
3 `unbor oi |aanoso Studios lro_ran studonts:
FY2009: 8
FY2010:
FY2011:
1 Charactoristic oi Tokyo
|lunkyo \ard lunkyoku`
lunkyoku is ocatod in aroxinatoy tho niddo oi
a tho 23 wards oi Tokyo.
lt is known ior havin_ nany historica sitos, acos oi
intorosts, traditiona univorsitios and schoos. lunkyo
ku aso oiiors ono oi tho nost coniortabo ivin_
onvironnont with tho boauty oi naturo and tho can
atnoshoro.
,Actua Achiovononts ior lntornationa Lxchan_o
As oi \ay 1, 2011, 233 intornationa studonts aro
studyin_ at Ochanonizu Lnivorsity. oi thon aro
onrood as |aanoso Studios Studonts.
`unbor oi artnor univorsitios: 18
Outino oi tho lro_ran
Our ro_ran is nainy ior tho studonts who
havo nastorod basic |aanoso an_ua_o skis. \o
oiior |aanoso Studios Studonts a socia
oriontation, a wooky socia cass and ro_uar
nootin_s with thoir acadonic advisors. To
oncoura_o connunication with othor studonts, wo
do not havo a soarato courso ony ior
intornationa studonts cato_orizod as |aanoso
Studios Studonts |`ikkonsoi`. Thoy wi attond
tho socia cassos dosi_nod ior intornationa
studonts onrood at tho univorsity, and wi bo
oncoura_od to attond tho ro_uar octuros oiiorod
to |aanoso studonts ii thoy want.
\o accot tho studonts intorostod in both
|aanoso Lan_ua_o` and |aanoso Cuturo`;
howovor, ii tho studonts wish to dooon thoir
knowod_o oi |aanoso cuturo, thoy aro oxoctod
to tako ro_uar cassos ior |aanoso studonts. Tho
Coba Lducation Contor wi assist `ikkonsoi
studonts with thoir socia noods as intornationa
studonts and aso oncoura_o thon to study with
|aanoso studonts. Lon conotin_ tho ro_ran,
`ikkonsoi aro oxoctod to havo sono oxorioncos
studyin_ in tho ro_uar cassos ior |aanoso
studonts. Sono coursos aro crossistod ior
intornationa and |aanoso studonts.
A oi tho acadonic advisors in our `ikkonsoi
ro_ran aro aso rosonsibo ior tho _raduato
ro_ran in Toachin_ |aanoso as a Socond
Lan_ua_o |`ihon_o lyoiku and oiior coursos in
tho undor_raduato ro_ran as wo. Studonts
intorostod in this aroa oi oxortiso can rocoivo
_uidanco iron oxorts.
1 Socia Sub{octs ior lntornationa Studonts
|aanoso Lan_ua_o: lAl VAl
| coursos or sonostor, 1 courso30 hours
Studonts wi dovoo thoir ovora |aanoso
roiicioncy.
|aanoso Cuturo: lAl VAl
| coursos or sonostor, 1 courso30 hours
Studonts wi oarn tho history, socioty and cuturo
oi |aan.
Contact:
lntornationa Aiiairs Oiiico
Ochanonizu Lnivorsity
Addross: 211 Otsuka, lunkyoku, Tokyo
1128b10 |aan
lhono: 81 3 98 113
Fax: 81 3 98 91
Lnai: ryu_aicc.ocha.ac.{
wobsitos
Lnivorsity:
htt:www.ocha.ac.{
lntornationa Aiiairs:
htt:www.ocha.ac.{intindox.htn
Coba Lducation Contor:
htt:www.ocha.ac.{intcontor.htn
Housin_
\o havo tho Ochanonizu Lnivorsity lntornationa
Houso in ltabashiku, Tokyo.
Construction: roiniorcod concroto, iivo
storios |rivato roons
\oas: not rovidod
Ront: 1,00 yon or nonth
lubic utiity char_os aro _onoray 9,000 yon
|aanoso undor_raduato studonts and
intornationa studonts can ivo horo.
`unbor oi |aanoso Studios lro_ran studonts:
FY2009: 8
FY2010:
FY2011:
|`oto Roons aro ior sin_o uso. For ivin_ with
ianiios, studonts shoud iind acconnodations by
thonsovos.
Studonts can aso tako Tokusotsu` |suonontary
|aanoso Lan_ua_o Coursos. Additionay, a socia cass
ior `ikkonsoi is oiiorod onco a wook to dovoo basic
acadonic skis in |aanoso. This cass is nandatory, as it is
dosi_nod to writo a iina aor.
2 Ro_uar Cassos ior |aanoso Studonts
As a _onora ruo, `ikkonsoi tako tho socia sub{octs ior
intornationa studonts in tho iirst sonostor |iron Octobor to
\arch , and tako cassos oi thoir own na{ors in tho socond
sonostor |iron Ari to Sotonbor.
3 Tho Fina laor
Studonts havo to subnit a iina aor at tho ond oi tho
socond sonostor to dononstrato tho nastory oi tho
ro_ran.
Acadonic advisors wi individuay suorviso oach studont.
Acadonic Advisors
Facuty nonbors in tho Craduato Schoo oi Hunanitios and
ScioncosCoba Lducation Contor wi individuay _uido tho
studonts throu_h this ro_ran.
lroiossor, Toniyo lACA\l
|lntorcutura lsychoo_y, lntorcutura Lducation
lroiossor, Shin \ORlYA\A
|Toachin_ |aanoso as a Socond Lan_ua_o
+Assistant lroiossor, Tononi `lSHllA\A
|Socond Lan_ua_o Acuisition, liin_uaisn
+lro_ran Coordinator. Tho aronthosos donoto aroas oi
sociaization oi oach iacuty nonbor.
Tris and Lvonts ior lntornationa Studonts
Lducationa Tris, lAlLll |a traditiona iorn oi |aanoso
thoator, SAlO cass |Traditiona Toa Coronony,
llLlA`A cass |Traditiona Fowor Arran_onont,
llTSLlL cass |How to woar linono, otc.
Cortiiication
Studonts nust subnit tho iina aor and attond at oast 8
cassos or sonostor to conoto this yoary ro_ran.
Thoy can obtain a cortiiicato uon conotion oi tho
ro_ran.
Crodit Cortiiication
Sub{octs oi this ro_ran can bo cortiiiod as crodits accordin_
to tho ovauations oi oxans |incudin_ ossays, thosos, otc
`ikkonsoi Lxorioncos and loyond
Sono iornor `ikkonsoi havo roturnod to
Ochanonizu Lnivorsity as _raduato studonts aitor
conotin_ tho `ikkonsoi lro_ran at our univorsity.
An Ovorv1ow of tho Un1vors1ty`
S1noo 1ts foundat1on 1n 1918, Soph1a Un1vors1ty
has boon propar1n onorat1ons of studonts to p!ay
an aot1vo ro!o 1n Japanoso soo1oty and 1n tho
wor!d.
Moro than s1xty nat1ona!1t1os aro roprosontod 1n
our studont body of 11,929, and tho tonurod
faou!ty of 48O 1s mado up of soho!ars from 18
oountr1os. Soph1a Un1vors1ty offors a oho1oo of 8
faou!t1os and 28 dopartmonts, and a raduato
sohoo! w1th 1O d1v1s1ons and 24 prorams. Most of
tho ooursos oxoopt tho ooursos offorod at tho
laou!ty of L1bora! Arts aro offorod 1n Japanoso.
At prosont, 784 studonts from a!! ovor tho wor!d
aro study1n at Soph1a Un1vors1ty and
approx1mato!y 19O Soph1a studonts o abroad to
study ovory yoar.
Soph1a Un1vors1ty 1s !ooatod 1n tho oontor of
Tokyo, ono of tho most v1brant o1t1os 1n tho wor!d.
Oourso loaturos`
1. Numbor of Japanoso Stud1os Studonts Aoooptod`
Annua! Avorao 6
2OO9` 8 |Tota! MLXT studont aoooptod 18)
2O1O` 7 |Tota! MLXT studont aoooptod 14)
2O11` 6 |Tota! MLXT studont aoooptod 19)
2. Por1od of Study at Soph1a` SoptomborAuust
Gu1danoo` m1dSoptombor
O!assos |AutumnSomostor2O12)` SoptomborJanuary
O!assos |Spr1n Somostor 2O18)` Apr1!Auust
Tho Japanoso Lanuao Proram of tho Dopartmont of
L1bora! Arts offors ooursos 1n Japanoso !anuao and
oort1f1oatos 1n Japanoso Stud1os and Japanoso Lanuao
Podaoy. Ooursos offorod 1no!udo tho fo!!ow1n.
1.Japanoso Lanuao Ooursos
|1) Rou!ar Traok`
Bas1o Japanoso` Japanoso 1, M1, 2, M2
lundamonta! sk1!!s of spoak1n, !1ston1n, road1n, and
wr1t1n 4OO oumu!at1vo kan]1.
!ntormod1ato Japanoso` Japanoso 8, 4
Grammar and 8OO oumu!at1vo kan]1 for produot1on and
rooon1t1on
Advanood Japanoso ` Advanood Japanoso 1, 2, 8
Nowspapor art1o!os, !1torary works, and aoadom1o
wr1t1ns
|2) !ntons1vo Traok`
!ntons1vo Japanoso` Throo !ovo!s oovor1n tho sooond
ha!f of tho 1ntroduotory !ovo! and tho 1ntormod1ato
!ovo!.
|8) Nat1vo Spoakors traok`
Japanoso for Road1n and Wr1t1n` lor
studonts who possoss nat1vo f!uonoy 1n tho
spokon !anuao.
Oompos1t1on ooursos`
Wr1t1n mothods and sty!os.
Trans!at1on 1, 2, 8`
1 and 2 oovor Ln!1sh 1nto Japanoso
trans!at1on` 8 oovors Japanoso to Ln!1sh
trans!at1on. Thoory and praot1oo of
trans!at1on. Oompar1son of souroo toxt and
tarot !anuao trans!at1on.
2. Oort1f1oato Prorams
|1) Japanoso Stud1os Oort1f1oato
|A) Oomparat1vo Ou!turo`
Art H1story
!ntroduot1on to Japanoso Art, Survoy of
Japanoso Art 1 and 2, Stud1os 1n Japanoso Art
H1story 1 and 2, Stud1os 1n Japanoso Art
H1story 1, Oomparat1vo Art H1story 1and 2,
Japanoso Narrat1vo Pa1nt1n
L1toraturo
!ntroduot1on to Japanoso L1toraturo, Survoy
of Japanoso L1toraturo 1 and 2, Top1os 1n
Japanoso L1toraturo 1 and 2, Modorn Japanoso
l1ot1on 1 and 2, Oontomporary Japanoso
Thoator.
6opHla UolverclLy 1okyo)
1. SnaCass Sizo iron lasic to Advancod Lovos 2. Sonostor Syston
3. Coursos Oiiorod in Ln_ish |oxcot |aanoso Lan_ua_o and loda_o_y Coursos
Ro!11on
Japanoso Ro!11ons, Ro!11on and tho Arts 1
and 2, Buddh1st Trad1t1ons, Oomparat1vo
Ro!11on and Ou!turo, Symbo! and Ro!11on,
Ph1!osoph1oa! Approaohos to Buddh1sm,
Saorod Spaoo and T1mo, Ohr1st1an1ty and
Japanoso Ou!turo.
|B) Soo1a! Stud1os and Bus1noss and
Loonom1os`
Soo1a! Stud1os
Anthropo!oy
Anthropo!oy of Japan, Japan Rosoaroh,
H1story
Dovo!opmont of Japanoso O1v1!1zat1on 1 and
2, Rosoaroh Mothods 1n H1story, Japanoso
Womons H1story, Modorn Japan, H1story of
Japanoso loro1n Ro!at1ons, Ro!11on and
Soo1oty 1n Japan, Som1nar 1n Modorn
Japanoso H1story 1, Som1nar 1n Japanoso
H1story, Som1nar 1n Modorn Japanoso H1story
2,
Po!1t1oa! So1onoo
Japanoso loro1n Po!1oy, Japanoso
Govornmont and Po!1t1os, Nat1ona!1sm,
O1t1zonsh1p, and Domooraoy 1n Japan,
Oomparat1vo Po!1t1os of Advanood !ndustr1a!
Domoorao1os.
!ntornat1ona! Bus1noss and Loonom1os
Tho R1so of Japanoso !ndustry, Loonom1o
Survoy of Oontomporary Japan, Manaomont 1n
Japan, Human Rosouroo Dovo!opmont 1n Japan
|2) Japanoso Lanuao Podaoy Oort1f1oato
|A) Japanoso Lanuao Podaoy ooursos`
!ntroduot1on to L1nu1st1os, !ntroduot1on to Japanoso
L1nu1st1os, H1story of tho Japanoso Lanuao, Toaoh1n
Mothods and Podao1oa! Grammar, Toaoh1n Mothod and
Lanuao Aoqu1s1t1on, Toaoh1n Mothods and
Soo1o!1nu1st1os, Top1os 1n L1nu1st1os, Toaoh1n Mothods
and Bo1nn1n Japanoso, Toaoh1n Mothods and !ntormod1ato
Japanoso
+Japanoso Lanuao Podaoy ooursos aro a!so offorod by
tho laou!ty of loro1n Lanuaos and Stud1os.
|B) Advanood Japanoso Lanuao ooursos`
Advanood Japanoso 2 and 8.
8. Lonth of Ooursos
A!! ooursos aro oomp!otod 1n ono somostor. Lxoopt for
Japanoso !anuao ooursos+, o!assos aro 9O m1nutos oaoh
and moot tw1oo a wook. Ono somostor oons1st: of 16
wooks.
+Japanoso !anuao ooursos
Japanoso 1, M1, 2, M2` l1vo 9Om1nuto o!assos a wook.
Japanoso 8, 4, Advanood Japanoso 1, 2` lour 9Om1nuto
o!assos a wook.
!ntons1vo Japanoso` l1ftoon hours a wook.
4. A1m and Oontont of Ooursos
Tho Dopartmont of L1bora! Arts omphas1zos a oomparat1vo
and 1ntord1so1p!1nary approaoh to tho study of Japan,
oomb1nod w1th tra1n1n 1n tho !anuao sk1!!s appropr1ato
to tho part1ou!ar noods of tho 1nd1v1dua! studont.
A!! ooursos aro 1von 1n Ln!1sh, oxoopt for Japanoso
Lanuao Proram and Japanoso Lanuao Podaoy ooursos.
Studonts aro p!aood 1n Japanoso ooursos on
tho bas1s of tho1r porformanoo on a
p!aoomont tost.
6. App!1oat1on Roqu1romonts
Tho app!1oants must havo mot Japanoso
Un1vors1ty ontranoo roqu1romont.
Nonnat1vo spoakors of Ln!1sh must havo a
m1n1mum TOLlL sooro of 79 on !ntornot -basod
tost.
Aooommodat1on`
Dorm1tor1os w1!! bo offorod by Soph1a
Un1vors1ty from la!! 2O12. P!oaso oontaot us
boforo Ju!y 1n oaso you aro oons1dor1n of
app!y1n for a dorm1tory.
Oontaot Porson`
Prof. John Tokarz
Oha1r, Dopartmont of L1bora! Arts
Phono` 81882884OO4
lax` 81882884O76
http`//www.f!a.soph1a.ao.]p
Oontaot Off1oo`
!ntornat1ona! L1a1son Off1oo
Addross` Soph1a Un1vors1ty, Yotsuya Oampus,
71 K1o1oho, Oh1yodaku, Tokyo 1O28664
Phono` 81882888621
lax` 81882888664
Lma1!` ovorsoas)o!.soph1a.ao.]p
Keio University (Tokyo)
Program summary
The J apanese Language Program (J LP) is designed at each level to help students attain the J apanese language skills necessary for
future research in specialized fields. The program also offers a range of levels and subjects to meet the needs of students studying at
Keio University on exchange.
(Program Outline (for Monbukagakusho and regular
students)
(1) Program features
The J LP is taught using the direct method of teaching and
offers a range of course levels and subjects allowing students
to find a program of study that matches their needs and
interests. The curriculum is designed at every level to help
students to build the language skills necessary for future
research in specialized disciplines. Students in advanced
levels are also able to deepen their cultural knowledge by
taking subjects from J apanese Studies on Society and
Culture. Students who meet the registration requirements
may also take a limited number of credit- bearing
undergraduate or graduate subjects. In addition, students
may take optional subjects conducted in English from those
listed as International Studies or J apanese Studies subjects
offered by International Center.
(2)Quota: 180 students (including a small no. of
Monbukagakusho students) The average class size is 20
students, with enrollment varying from semester to semester.
(3)Prerequisites
Applicants must have graduated from senior high school or
the equivalent. Preference is given to applicants who have
studied in a specialized discipline in their undergraduate
programs.
(4)Program dates
Fall Admission: September 22, 2012 - September 21, 2013
(classes finish at the end of J uly.)
(Overview of Keio University
QHistory
Originally established in 1858 as Keio Gijuku, a school of
Dutch learning by Yukichi Fukuzawa, a highly
respected intellectual leader, Keio University is the
oldest and one of the most renowned private
institutions of higher education in J apan. Keios first
university departments were established in 1890
and were followed by the establishment of Keio
Yochisha Elementary School in 1898. Since then,
Keio University has expanded into a comprehensive
educational system comprising primary, secondary
and tertiary levels.
Organization
Undergraduate faculties: Letters, Economics, Law,
Business & Commerce, Medicine, Science &
Technology, Policy Management, Environmental &
Information Studies, Nursing & Medical Care,
Pharmacy.
No. of students: 28,678 (as of November 1, 2011)
Graduate Schools: Letters, Economics, Law, Human
Relations, Business & Commerce, Medicine,
Science & Technology, Business Administration,
Media & Governance, Law School, Health
Management, System Design & Management,
Media Design, Pharmaceutical Sciences.
No. of students: 4,823 (as of November 1, 2011)
No. of academic staff: 1,836
(international staff): 105
No. of International exchange students: 1,072
(as of May 1, 2011)
No. of students studying overseas: 175
(as of May 1,2011)
No.of Monbukagakusho J LP Students in the past 3 years
;Embassy Nominated Students: EJ
;University Nominated Students: DJ
2009 9 EJ 5DJ 4)
2010 9 EJ 7DJ 2)
2011 11 EJ 10DJ 1)
(5)Summary of course content
(for Monbukagakusho students and
regular students)
QCompulsory subjects
Subjects are divided into Core subjects,
Subjects with a specific focus, J apanese
Studies on Society and Culture and
Optional Subjects. For successful
program completion subjects must be
taken from all categories except
Optional Subjects.
(Program Outline
<Core Subjects>
Core Subjects are intended to develop
the fundamental J apanese skills
necessary for study at each level.
<Subjects with a Specific Focus>
The goal of Subjects with a Specific
Focus is to improve the speaking,
listening, reading, and writing skills of
each student.
<J apanese Studies on Society and
Culture>
J apanese Studies on Society and
Culture are designed to deepen
students knowledge of J apanese
culture and society. They are suitable
for students at advanced levels.
<Optional Subjects>
Students also have the option of taking
subjects offered by International Center.
Students with advanced J apanese may
also take a maximum of two subjects
(four credits) from among the courses
offered in the university departments or
graduate schools.
{Compulsory courses and credits
Registration requirements for each semester are as follows:
Levels Core Subjects Subjects with a Specific Focus, and/or Total minimum credits
J apanese Studies on Society and Culture to be registered
1, and 3-12 6 (6 credits) 1 (1 or 2 credits) 7 (7 or 8 credits)
2 10 (10 credits) None 10 (10 credits)
Note: Each subject is 90 minutes duration (once a week)
<The Alternative Course>Students must register for seven or more classes per week from among
Subjects with a Specific Focus, J apanese Studies on Society and Culture.
(6) Faculty members and academic guidance (as of November1, 2011):
QProfessors in charge
Director: Susumu TOMOOKA
Vice Director: Minori MURATA
Academic Advisor: Taeko TANAKA
Collaborating faculties
-Full-time professors (Center for J apanese Studies): 9
-Full-time professors (undergraduate programs and part-time lecturers): 46
Chief Executive
-Administrative staff: Yuichi TOYAMA
{Student guidance
Class coordinators provide individual counseling to students regarding their studies and daily life.
Further study guidance support is available from a team of three academic advisors.
Activities
International student organizations arrange activities such as conversation partners, J apanese Club,
speech contests, cultural exchanges, excursions, J apanese cultural activities, and bazaars.
To successfully complete the program, students must be enrolled for one year and pass two different
levels. To pass each level, students must meet the requirements regarding subjects and credits (Ref.
see (5){Compulsory Courses and credits). Those who have completed the program will be awarded a
Certificate of Completion.
(7) Recognition of credits; transferring credits
Students who are in Level 8 or above may take undergraduate and graduate subjects. In the J LP
students are able to receive credits for a maximum of two subjects (four credits). The students home
institutions rules apply regarding the transferring of credits.
(Housing
Keio University has a limited number of off-campus rooms. Arrangements will be on a first-come, first-
served basis. The monthly rent is about 56,000-77,000 yen, with most rooms about an hour away from
Mita Campus.
(Follow-up to JLP graduates
Each semester, the J LP office send out questionnaire to those students who just completed J LP study to
ask their courses after J LP. Among the various courses they take, three most frequent choices
are Return to home country to work, Advance to graduate school in J apan, Work in J apan. Most
J LP graduates continue to pursue their successful career in their own field.
Levels
The program curriculum is designed for students at every
level and accepts students regardless of their J apanese
ability or previous marks as long as they have advanced
skills in a specialized field and a strong motivation to learn
the J apanese language.
There are 12 language levels in the J LP. Student levels are
determined by a placement test given at the beginning of
semester. The levels are described below.
<Levels 1-3>
Suitable for beginners. Successful completion should enable
facility in conversation necessary for everyday life, and an
ability to read and write simple sentences.
<Levels 4-7>
Suitable for students who have mastered the fundamental
J apanese skills. Students who complete the course will be
able to use and understand average levels of spoken and
written J apanese.
<Levels 8-10>
Suitable for students who have sufficient knowledge of
J apanese to express themselves and understand most
J apanese used in daily life. These levels aim to equip
students with the skills to sufficiently understand university
lectures, read text/reference books, write papers and take
examinations.
<Levels 11-12>
Suitable for students who have attained a high level of
J apanese proficiency. These levels aims to produce students
who can:
(1) understand lectures in a specialized discipline,
(2) participate in discussions and present reports at seminars,
(3) read specialized books at a good pace and
(4) write a thesis.
Study paths
The J LP is comprised of The Comprehensive Course and
The Alternative Course.
<The Comprehensive Course>Students will
comprehensively study Core Subjects, Subjects with a
Specific Focus and/or J apanese Studies on Society and
Culture.
<The Alternative Course>This course is open for students at
level four or above and is for students taking only Subjects
with a Specific Focus and/ or J apanese Studies on Society
and Culture.
(Contact
Monbukagakusho Scholarship Program Coordinator
International Exchange Services Center for J apanese Studies
URL URL
http://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/aboutic/index.html http://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/nncenter/j_index.html
Address: 2-15-45 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8345
Tel: +81-3-5427-1612 Fax: +81-3-5427-1638 Email: ic-mext@adst.keio.ac.jp
Graduate Schools
Political Science/ Economics/ Law/ Letters, Arts and Sciences/
Commerce/ Fundamental Science and Engineering/ Creative Science
and Engineering/ Advanced Science and Engineering/ Education/
Human Sciences/ Social Sciences/ Sport Sciences/ Public Management /
/ Law School / Finance, Accounting and Law /Accountancy / Teacher
Education/ Asia-Pacific Studies/ Global Information and
Telecommunication Studies/ J apanese Applied Linguistics/ /Information,
Production and Systems/ Environment and Energy Engineering
Aroomonts w1th Ovorsoas !nst1tut1ons
University-wide Agreements 344 as of October 2011)
Tho Data for tho Aoooptanoo of !ntornat1ona! Studonts
and tho MLXT proram Studonts for Last 8 Yoars
2011=International students 221
MEXT program students 11
2010=International students 255
MEXT program students 11
2009=International students 233
MEXT program students 8
{ Tho loaturos of tho Town Wasoda`
The shopping districts developed around the university area brings
prosperity to the town of Waseda. There is a long history as a college
town attracting many young people. Waseda University has played a
central role.
Through various courses provided in different levels and themes, you can study Japanese language comprehensively and enjoy your preferred student
life at WASEDA university.
MUniversitys Overview
Q Tho Out!1no of Wasoda Un1vors1ty
1 History
In 1882, Shigenobu Okuma, one of the leading
political figures of the Meiji Era, founded Tokyo
College for Technical Studies (Tokyo-senmon- gakko),
with the aim of upholding independence of learning,
promoting the practical utilization of knowledge and
fostering good citizenship. In l902, this institution
became Waseda University.
Waseda University now consists of 13 undergraduate
schools, 22 graduate schools and various affiliated
research institutes. It has about 2,700 full-time faculty
members and administrators as of April 2011), and
about 57,500 students as of May2011). Its history
and tradition, the number of graduates and their
achievements and the high level of teaching and
research quality make it as one of the most prestigious
and most respected private universities in J apan. The
University celebrated the 125th Anniversary of its
foundation on October 21, 2007. Traditionally Waseda
university performs a leading role for the international
education. Every year Waseda University accepts
large number of international students.
2 Number of Staff and Students
Undergraduate Schools
Political Science and Economics/ Law/ Culture, Media
and Society/ Humanities and Social Sciences/
Education/ Commerce/ Fundamental Science and
Engineering/ Creative Science and Engineering/
Advanced Science and Engineering/ Social Sciences/
Human Science/ Sport Sciences/ International Liberal
Studies
WASEDA University (Tokyo)
MThe Outline of the Program
Q loaturos of tho Ooursos
The Intensive Japanese Language Program, offered
by the Center for J apanese Language at Waseda
University, is a one-year program to study J apanese
language intensively. This program is for those who
are enrolled in undergraduate courses or who have
obtained a Bachelors degree. Through various
courses provided in different levels and themes,
students can study J apanese language according to
their own abilities and goals.
The Center for J apanese Language offer J apanese
language classes mainly. The center also provides the
classes about J apanese Society and Culture.
Numbor of Studonts to bo Aoooptod
It depends on the entrance year.
Oua!1f1oat1ons and Oond1t1ons of
App!1oants
1, At the time of application, students must be
enrolled at the undergraduate or graduate school at the
universities with Waseda University exchange
agreements. Students must be continuously enrolled at
Waseda University until the end of the exchange study
period. (Only for the university recommended
students)
2, Students must demonstrate excellent academic and
personal records at their universities.
Academic records of all courses, as well as your
interest for J apanese language, will be taken into
consideration in the selection for Waseda University
entrance.
2) Other Lectures, classes
You may take classes offered by other faculties and centers (except by
graduate schools) designed for the regular J apanese students at Waseda
University.
For further information
http://www.waseda.jp/cjl/html/start.html
3) Compulsory Subjects.
There is no Compulsory Subjects. You need to earn 26 credits for 1 year
(13 credits per semester)
3,Students must have strong motivation to learn
J apanese. J apanese language proficiency is not
necessarily required.
{ Goa!s
To earn 26 credits.
Durat1on of Ooursos
From September 2l, 2012 to September 20, 2013
(The class ends in J uly and the end of year Party
will be held at the time.)
Out!1no of tho Oourso
Courses of the Intensive J apanese Language
Program offer Intensive J apanese, J apanese
Theme Subject, and Open Lecture.
They are divided into eight different levels, each
of which offers comprehensive learning of
J apanese language.
You can arrange the time table by yourself to
earn 26 credits for 1 year (13 credits per semester)
Credits given to each subject are based on the
number of classes offered in a week. The class is
held 15 weeks per semester.
For the subjects offered by Center for J apanese
Language, you gain 1 credit for a 90 minute
class/week in principle.
All classes are held in J apanese.
1) Classes outside classroom
You can go out and try their in-class acquired
J apanese and J apanese culture, seeing Kabuki or
communicating with local people.
Aot1v1t1os
The Center for J apanese Language organizes
extracurricular activity; Rice cake making event for
our students. The purpose of which is to
complement their knowledge of Japanese society
and culture acquired in the classroom. In addition,
the students will have opportunities to exchange
with J apanese students and other local people by
joining in activities hosted by International
Community Center (ICC) and by various student
activity group, . Such wide range of activities allow
all students to fully enjoy university life in J apan.
November Athletic Festival
Waseda FestivalCultural Festival)
December Rice Cake Making
J uly The end of year Party
The events and schedules are subject to change
without notice.)
Category Level Outline Credits
Intensive
J apanese
1b
Based on textbooks.
Subject to study overall
J apanese intensively.
o
or

Intensive
J apanese
Intensive)
12
10
J apanese
Theme
Subject
18
Subject to study J apanese
Language, culture and society.
1
Open Lecture
=
Subject to study J apanese
Applied linguistics.
[You will study exactly the
same contents as J apanese
students]
2
MContact
CENTER FOR JAPANESE LANGUAGE, WASEDA
UNIVERSITY
Address : 1-7-14, Nishiwaseda, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
169-8050 J apan
TEL : +81-3-5273-3142
FAX : +81-3-3203-7672
E-mail : cjl@list.waseda.jp
URL: http://www.waseda.jp/cjl/
CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
URL:http://www.waseda.jp/cie/exchange/ijlp/01_over
view.html
laou!ty Mombors as of Ootobor 2O11)
Director
Prof. HOSOKAWA, Hideo
Associate Director
Prof. KAWAKAMI, Ikuo
Associate Prof.Nakayama, Eiji
Professor 13
Associate Professor 6
Full-time Instructor 8
Part-time Lecturer 77
Part-time Instructor 108
Oomp!ot1on of Proram
A student who has passed the prescribed examinations
and earned 26 credits;13 credits per semester in
principle, is deemed to have completed the program
and receives a Certificate of Completion. If you cant
meet the criteria for completion, you will be expelled
from university.
For credits transfer, please contact your home university
in advance.
MFollow-Up for Students
JMEXT program Students Embassy recommended|
Dormitories will be offered from J apan Student Services
Organization (JASSO). If they are fully occupied ,
University recommend Waseda International Student
Dormitory called "WID" run by Kyoritsu Maintenance
Co. may be offered.
JMEXT program Students University recommended|
Waseda University International dormitories are offered.
Career Options after Completion of the Intensive J apanese
Language Program
Continue your study in your country or other countries
Get a job at your country or other countries
Go higher school in J apan
Get a job in J apan
MHousing
International Exchanges
Interuniversity Exchanges 15
Inter-faculty Exchanges 29
Partner universities 3 As of Dec 1, 2011)
Number of International Students and J apanese Studies
Students in the previous 3 years
2011International Students 148
J apanese Studies Students 10
2010International Students 168
J apanese Studies Students 15
2009International Students 140
J apanese Studies Students 11
{ Characteristics of Tokyo and Kumagaya
The Osaki Campus is located in Shinagawa ward, a bustling,
urban area that forms a subcentral district of Tokyo. In addition to
easy access to public transportation routes, the Osaki Campus
offers an ideal learning environment, which includes such IT
facilities as the Academic Information Center.
The lush green Kumagaya Campus is located near Musashi
Kyuryo National Government Park. The expansive campus covers
approximately 350,000 m
2
and offers a fully developed learning
environment that includes student dormitories and several
dedicated athletic fields.
RlSSHO UNlVERSlTY'TOKYO)
This special program offers a course to study J apanese, J apanese Current Affairs and J apanese Culture.
Students can also take some classes conducted in J apanese at each Faculty of Rissho University according to
their J apanese language ability.
QFeatures and Facts
The Universitys name comes from Rissho
Ankoku Ron, which was written by Nichiren when
he was 39 years old.
The university, established in 1580 as an
educational institution for priests of Nichiren
Buddhism, is proud of its 430-year history. In 1872,
it was transformed into a modern educational
institution. Today it boasts eight undergraduate
faculties with 15 departments and seven graduate
school research departments, all managed by
Rissho Daigaku Gakuen.
Osaki Campus
Faculties
Buddhist Studies / Letters / Economics /
Business Administration /Psychology
Graduate Schools
Literary / Economics /
Business Administration / Psychology
Kumagaya Campus
Faculties
Law / Social Welfare /
Geo-Environmental Science
Graduate Schools
Law / Social Welfare /
Geo-Environmental Science
MOverview of the Course
Number of students to be accepted
11 (Students nominated by the University 10,
Students nominated by the J apanese
Embassy 1)
QCharacteristics of the Course
This Course accepts short-term (within
one year in principle) international
students mainly from the partner
universities/institutions abroad. This
special program offers a course to study
J apanese, J apanese Current Affairs and
J apanese Culture. Students can also take
some classes conducted in J apanese at
each Faculty of Rissho University
according to their J apanese language
ability.
We hope the participants in this program
will interact with not only the students and
staff of Rissho University but the people of
J apan and deepen their understanding of
J apan to become active individuals in
today's international society.
MOverview of RISSHO UNIVERSITY
Subjects
1. Compulsory subjects
Spring Semester:
- J apanese Current Affairs I (Introductory understanding of
J apan and J apanese people)
- J apanese Current Affairs II (Buddhisum and Shinto
through the seasons of J apan)
- J apanese I (grammar, etc. )
- J apanese II (listening, etc.)
- J apanese III (kanji, vocabulary, etc.)
- J apanese IV (speaking, etc.)
- J apanese V (reading, etc.)
Autumn Semester
- J apanese Current Affairs III (J apanese literature and
culture, calligraphy)
- J apanese Current Affairs IV (Economics and Industry of
modern J apan)
- J apanese VI (grammar, etc.)
- J apanese VII (listening, etc.)
- J apanese VIII (kanji, vocabulary, etc.)
- J apanese IX (speaking, etc.)
- J apanese X (reading, etc.)
2. Activities such as study tours and exchanges with local
communities
- Visit to a traditional craft center and experience craftwork
- Participating in events of local international associations
- Participating in a J apanese speech contest
- Homestay experience with a J apanese family
{ Qualifications for Applicants
1. Exchange students who are recommended by
the heads of their home universities / institutions,
with which Rissho University has concluded an
academic and educational exchange agreement,
and are required to obtain credits at Rissho
University as short-term international students
2. Overseas students exceptionally admitted to
Rissho University as short-term international
students with the recommendation of the heads of
their home universities/institutions, with which
Rissho University does not have an academic
and educational exchange agreement
Goals of the Participants
Achieving J apanese competence required to
pass N1 or N2 of J apanese Language Proficiency
Test as well as understanding of J apanese
culture and customs through active learning.
Course Period (2012)
1. Full Academic Year (Starting either in
Spring Semester or Autumn Semester )
2. Spring Semester(Apr 1 - Aug 1)
3. Autumn Semester(Sep 18 - Feb 1)
3. Other classes, optional subjects, etc.
Students taking the full year course of this
program can, depending on their J apanese
language ability, take classes at each Faculty of
Rissho University during the Autumn semester
with the permission of the Faculty.
Annual Events
Apr: Opening ceremony of Spring Semester,
Orientation
May: Hiking
Tea ceremony, Flower arrangement
J un: Excursion
J ul: Uchiwa Festival
Aug: J apanese presentation
Course completion ceremony
Sep: Opening ceremony of Autumn Semester
Orientation
Oct: Excursion
Tea ceremony, Flower arrangement
Nov: University festival
Dec: Night festival of Chichibu
J an: New Year's visit to a shrine
Feb: J apanese presentation
Course completion ceremony
- Homestayy exp pppperienccee wiith th th t a J ap ap appane
MContact
Center for International Exchange,
Rissho University
2-16 Osaki 4-Chome, Shinagawa-Ku
Tokyo 141-8602
TEL +81-3-3492-0377
FAX +81-3-5487-3346
URL (Center for International Exchange)
http://www.ris.ac.jp/inter/
URL (Rissho University)
http://www.ris.ac.jp/
Advisory System
Person in Charge
President of Rissho University
Advisory System
- Full-time teaching staff
Kazuko Kawamata (Professor)
Tsutae Kashiwado (Professor)
Kairyu Shimizu (Professor)
- Number of Part-time Lecturers 5
- Number of Staff (Center for International
Exchange) 9
Enrollmentof Student
All students will be enrolled in each faculty
Administration System
The Center for International Exchange will help
students with matters such as below by consulting
with each faculty and the office of Student Affairs
Section.
1. When having problems concerning J apanese
abilities
2. When needing support finding housing
3. When going through immigration and visa
applications, etc.
4. When participating in J apanese culture studies
(study tours)
5. When participating in international exchange
events
6. When participating in on-campus club activities
Evaluation and Certificate of Completion
After completion of the course, an academic
transcript specifying each subject's name, grade and
credits acquired will be issued. Recognition of credits
will be judged by each home university / institution.
Students who have acquired 14 credits or more in a
semester or 24 credits or more in an academic year
will receive a Certificate of Completion.
MAccommodation (Dormitory)
The dormitory on Kumagaya Campus (Unidence) is
available to the students of this program. (We will refer an
apartment house to them if they prefer.)
(1) Room Type
single room with bathtub, shower and toilet and air
conditioning
(2) Furniture/Fixtures
desk, chair, bed, refrigerator, cabinet and shoe box
(3) Common Utilities
washing machines and drying machines
(4) Fee
Spring Semester (April - August) J PY 180,500
Autumn Semester (September - March) J PY 180,500
(5) Fee needed when moving into the dormitory
Bedding J PY 16,275
Room cleaning cost when leaving J PY 15,385
(6) Electricity
J PY3,500 to J PY15,000 per month
(Charged by the electricity meter of each room)
MStudent follow-ups
We will give support to students who wish to:
- enroll in undergraduate / graduate courses at Rissho
University
- find a job in J apan
after completing their studies in this program.
[2] Results of international exchanges
Concluded academic exchange agreements:
133 universities from 46 countries and regions
(as of November 21, 2011)
Number of international students: 246 (as of May 1, 2011)
[3] The Data for the acceptance of international students
[4] Local characteristics
Hachioji City is located about 40 kilometers west of the heart of
Tokyoapproximately 40 minutes by train from Shinjuku Station.
The city has developed as a major central area of Tama District,
becoming an academic city with as many as 23 universities and
schools. The area is well known for its abundance of nature, and
in particular, the city contains Mt. Takao, which attracts many
visitors from around the world. From an historical perspective, the
area has flourished since ancient times, with many battles
unfolding over Takiyama Castle, Hachioji Castle, and others
during the Sengoku period of provincial wars. The city is also
famous as a silk town, and still produces a variety of silk
products.
SOKA University |Tokyo)
Discover your potential We fervently hope that you will discover your potential at Soka University, to become
a full-fledged individual who plays a role in achieving world peace and creating a new culture!
[1] Characteristics and overview of the university
Soka University was established in 1971 by Dr.
Daisaku Ikeda, who works for world peace and the
welfare of mankind under the banner of the
following founding principles:
- Be the highest seat of learning for humanistic
education.
- Be the cradle of a new culture.
-Be a fortress for the peace of humankind.
Since its foundation, Soka University has
organized an enriched education curriculum and
support system in accordance with the basic
philosophy of A university where students come
first. Our campus is located in Hachioji City, the
largest academic city in Tokyo. Surrounded by
abundant nature, the campus is in the perfect
environment for learning. In particular, the
university places importance on international
exchange, and with the support of excellent
scholarships and housing facilities, a great number
of international students from 44 countries and
regions around the world have studied at the
university.
Undergraduate students: 7853
Graduate students: 554
Full-time teachers: 288
Faculties: 6 (Economics, Business Administration,
Law, Letters, Education, and Engineering)
Graduate schools: 4 (Economics, Law, Letters,
and Engineering)
Professional graduate schools: Law School and
Graduate School of Teacher Education
(as of May 1, 2011)
MCourse outline
Students who already have sufficient J apanese
language proficiency may take specialized courses
offered by each department.
[2] Enrollment capacity
Exchange students (per year): approx. 80
General applicants: April enrollment: 20
September enrollment: 20
The MEXT Program Students:
Embassy Nominees: 5
University Nominees: 5 * For each enrollment
[3] Eligibility
This course is designed for those who have
attended higher education such as a university
abroad, and are designed to meet the needs of the
following types of students:
- Those who have a certain amount of J apanese
language learning experience and aim to enhance
their J apanese language skills;
- Those who aim to enroll at a graduate school of
Soka University;
- Those who already have sufficient J apanese
language proficiency and aim to take specialized
courses offered by the university; or
- Those who have excellent English language
proficiency, or are native speakers of English and
aim to take specialized courses offered in English.
* Students who wish to take this course are
required to have passed N5 or higher level of the
J apanese Language Proficiency Test.
[1] Characteristics of the course
* As a student in Undergraduate Non-degree Program of this
university, the MEXT program students, attend the same classes
as exchange students from international exchange partner
universities.
The Undergraduate Non-degree Program is divided into five
classes based on the J apanese language abilities of each
student, with the primary objective of J apanese language studies.
MUniversity profile
Year Number
2O11
International students: 246
2O1O
International students: 258
2OO9
International students: 229
1) Compulsory subjects
The General J apanese course of each level (5
credits) is compulsory.
Students are required to take at least seven 90
minute classes per week.
2) Participatory subjects including observation and
interaction with the local community
Interaction classes are held at Soka Gakuen
(elementary, junior high, and senior high schools)
(once per semester).
In J apanese traditional culture classes, students can
experience tea ceremony, flower arrangement, and
calligraphy (one class per week).
Students can take physical education classes that
are offered to undergraduates, such as judo, kendo,
and J apanese archery.
3) Other lectures and optional subjects
Students who have reached the advanced level in
the J apanese language may take specialized
subjects offered by each department. Those who are
native speakers of English or have excellent English
language proficiency may take specialized subjects
offered in English by each department.
[4] Study period
The course starts in April and September.
The period of study is one or two semesters.
The details of each semester are as follows:
[Spring semester] April - J uly
[Fall semester] September J anuary
[5] Outline of the studied subjects
Each level involves the following J apanese language
subjects:
Students who are at an advanced level may take
specialized courses offered by each department.
[6] Annual events
April
Spring semester new student welcoming events
Orientation
Spring semester guidance
Spring semester classes begin
July
Regular spring semester examination
Spring semester closing ceremony
August
Summer vacation
September
Fall semester new student welcoming events
Orientation
Fall semester guidance
Fall semester classes begin
October
Soka University Festival
November
Speech contest
December
Winter vacation
January
New Year Events
Regular fall semester examination
Fall semester closing ceremony
End-of-school year break
g
i ti
Level Subject name Credits Number of classes per week
General J apanese I 5 90 min. 5 classes
J apanese listening
comprehension I
1 90 min. 1 class
J apanese oral expression I 1 90 min. 1 class
Beginners' Kanji 1 90 min. 1 class
General J apanese I I 5 90 min. 5 classes
J apanese listening
comprehension I I
1 90 min. 1 class
J apanese oral expression I I 1 90 min. 1 class
J apanese writing expression I I 1 90 min. 1 class
General J apanese I I I 5 90 min. 5 classes
J apanese listening
comprehension I I I
1 90 min. 1 class
J apanese oral expression I I I 1 90 min. 1 class
J apanese writing expression
I I I
1 90 min. 1 class
General J apanese I V 5 90 min. 5 classes
J apanese listening
comprehension I V
1 90 min. 1 class
J apanese oral expression I V 1 90 min. 1 class
J apanese writing expression
I V
1 90 min. 1 class
J apanese B I /I I 1 90 min. 1 class
J apanese C I /I I 1 90 min. 1 class
J apanese D I /I I 1 90 min. 1 class
J apanese E I /I I 1 90 min. 1 class
J apanese F I /I I 1 90 min. 1 class
Advanced level
High beginner level
Pre-intermediate
level
Lower-intermediate
level
Upper-intermediate
level
MContact information for inquiries
(Office in charge)
International Division,
International Affairs Office, Soka University
Address: 1-236 Tangi-machi, Hachioji City, Tokyo
Tel. +81-42-691-8230
Fax. +81-42-691-9456
E-mail fsao@soka.ac.jp
Soka University Website
http://www.soka.ac.jp/index.html
International Exchange page
on Soka University Website
http://www.soka.ac.jp/international/to-soka.html
J apan Studies Center
http://jsc.soka.ac.jp/japanese_index.html
[7] Teaching staff
Classes are conducted by teaching staff from the
J apan Studies Center.
Prof. Isao Takagi
(Director of J apan Studies Center)
Associate Prof. Michiru Ito
Associate Prof. Ryuichi Okamatsu
Associate Prof. Masami Kuramitsu
Associate Prof. Yoshitaka Hidaka
[8] Requirements for course completion and issuance
of a completion certificate
Soka University awards credits based on assessments
of 15-week classes and examinations for each
semester.
J apanese language subjects:
one credit can be obtained by attending one 90 min.
class per week `15 weeks
Lectures/Seminars:
two credits can be obtained by attending one 90 min.
class per week `15 weeks
A certificate of attendance and transcript are awarded
to students who earn credits from taking seven or more
classes per week. Transcripts are issued according to
the following schedules:
[Spring semester] September
[Fall semester] March
MHousing
Mens dormitory
A block for international students at Houyu Dormitory
(maximum capacity 64 students)
This dormitory houses a mixture of J apanese and
international students. All rooms are Western-style with
double occupancy. The following facilities are available:
large communal bathing area, bathroom, dining room,
kitchen (equipped with microwave oven and refrigerator),
meeting room, lounge, J apanese-style room, washer and
dryer (paid), and air conditioners (shared)
Room equipment
Bed, linen, clothes rack, chest of drawers, desk, chair, and
bookshelf
Twenty minutes' walk from the university
Womens dormitory
- Cosmos Dormitory (maximum capacity 80 students)
- Sunflower Hall (maximum capacity 40 students)
This dormitory is for international students only. All rooms
are Western-style with single occupancy. The following
facilities are available: large communal bathing area,
bathroom, dining room, kitchen (equipped with microwave
oven, refrigerator, and shared rice cooker), meeting room,
lounge, J apanese-style room, washer and dryer (paid),
and air conditioners
Room equipment
Bed, linen, clothes rack, chest of drawers, desk, chair and
bookshelf
Fifteen to twenty minutes' walk from the university
MFollow-up
for students completing the course
Students who have completed a course may
join the graduates association in their country.