Japanese Language and Culture Studies (JLCS) Program

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This course aims to provide undergraduate students from overseas universities who are studying Japanese language or Japanese culture as a major or sub-major with the opportunity to improve their Japanese language proficiency and to take units on Japanese studies, including Japanese general and applied linguistics.

October - September (One academic year)

20 students

A. Language :

(1) (Intermediate/Advanced) Grammar
Review of basic grammar and acquisition of further grammatical patterns and expressions through study and practical exercises.

(2) (Intermediate/Advanced) Kanji and Vocabulary
Acquisition of kanji and control of meaning and use of vocabulary through reading and other practical exercises.

(3) (Intermediate/Advanced) Reading
Acquisition of skills and techniques in reading authentic Japanese texts in various genres.

(4) (Intermediate/Advanced) Writing
Study and practice in writing various types and styles of Japanese, from everyday letters and e-mails to academic reports.

(5) (Intermediate/Advanced) Oral Communication
Practice and development of oral communication skills required in everyday and academic situations.

(6) (Intermediate/Advanced) Listening
Acquisition of skills in listening and understanding phonetic characteristics of common Japanese spoken language.

B. Electives:

Various elective courses will be offered according to students' interests in order to provide basic knowledge of Japanese linguistics and background knowledge of Japanese culture and society as well to enable students to acquire basic skills for Japanese studies through studying research methodology and techniques. In Japanese linguistics, courses on the sound system, writing system, lexicology, grammar and the history of Japanese will be offered. Courses on Japanese culture range over history and geography, politics and economy, literature and arts, society and culture, and comparative culture.



C. Independent study:

This course is offered only in the second semester. Students acquire the basic concepts, techniques and methodology for research in their field, and complete a final report under the guidance of their supervisor. Reports are collected in a printed booklet.

A certificate of completion of the programme will be given to students
who attend 540 hours or more of compulsory and optional courses
throughout the year. Students attending less than 540 hours will receive
a certificate of study.

Application for Japanese Government(MEXT)Scholarship2013(80 KB)