2016 Guide to the Nihon University Japanese Language and Japan Studies Program [NU-JLSP] he aOverview of Nihon University Nihon University is one of Japan's largest private universities, comprising 16 colleges with 87 departments, 20 graduate schools, 11 attached and affiliated high schools, 5 \ched and affiliated junior high schools, an elementary school and a kindergarten ‘The university forerunner, Nihon Law School, was founded in 1889, and since then Nihon University has continued to lead education and research with a consistently global perspective and progressive spirit, Offering a diverse range of disciplines, as a true university with appeal, Nihon Univer- sity undertakes various activities such as medical care and lifelong education, in addition to its educational and research activities, with a view to contributing to the further development of society. Overview of the Japanese Language and Japan Studies Program (JLSP) Nihon University offers the Japanese Language and Japan Studies Program (JLSP) to exchange students from overseas universities with which Nihon University has established inter-university exchange agreements. Under the JLSP, international exchange program students undergo short-term intensive Japanese language and cultural/social education. The program offers 3 subjects ; Japanese Language Subject (Comprehensive Japanese / Elective Japanese), Japan Studies Subject (taught in English) and Intercultural Experience Subject (in which Japanese- speaking volunteers also participate] Guide to the Nihon University J anguag)Features of the Japanese Language and Japan Studies Program (JLSP) Short-term Intensive Japanese Language Course = 150 hours/50 days Poy cre hen + JSP is 8 on 2nd [Fall] Term rogram: the same Approximately two-and-a-half-month period students study comprehensive Japanese language intensively for 150 hours (3 hours per day for 50 days); 150 hours is the basic number of study hours required to advance one level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. ‘o9tam i offered tree times nan academic year 1 Japanese Language Course Level Placement = 5 Levels of Comprehensive Japanese Language (Compulsory Courses); 3 Levels of Elective Japanese Language (Elective Courses) Students are divided into courses according to the level of their Japanese language proficiency to enable them to study the language efficiently in a short period of time. The § compulsory comprehensive Japanese: levels (AE)* conforms to the study levels for the Japanese. Language Proficiency Test. Elective subjects designed to enhance students’ language skills in the areas of reading writing / listening / speaking/ grammar / are divided into 3 levels (P-R). Students study in a course that is appropriate to their level of Japanese proficiency and are able to select the courses necessary for their purposes while studying *Levels are decided based on the results of a placement test conducted at the beginning of the program. 1 Understanding of Japanese Society/Culture and Intercultural Experience To enable students to deepen their knowledge and under- standing of Japanese society and culture, and also to O Collaboration with Volunteers Japanese students from Nihon University and other universities as well as general members of society a8 volunteers in the Intercultural Experien t in learning activities both inside and outside tho classroom. Through these collaborative activitios with volunteers, students deapen their exchange with Japanese people raise the awareness of intercultural Iteracy, the JLSP provides the Japan Studies Subject as well as the Intercultural Experience Subject. In the Japan Studias Subject, students study in English about Japanese economy, Japanese art, issues that modern Japanese society is facing, and Japanese behavioral patterns. In the Intercultural Experience Subject, students experi- ence Japanese society and culture directly using Japa- nese words and expressions actually used by native speakers and coming into touch with their meaning as well as connotation while interacting with volunteersl Japanese Language and Japan Studies Program (JLSP) Schedule 2 Tee 3| [2 testator | | waka >| Twos § before pening Ceremony Study Tour ( terete Experienced) l Japanese Language and Japan Studies Program (JLSP) Curriculum couse lve a Ten classes per week (2 number of hours: ae ee : thse porto) for studying Intermest c Stour 10 coves peered fi toweo)” - Conartea Upper-intermediste “ = So anys) - Advanced © 7 | Samar Eee ris areas P-Eleentary Elementery P+ | Ustening Comprehension inemedte (Main for Courses Aaa) Fe Reading Comoreenson Rsioerer Etecie Supe 18 couse) Free choce of courses ‘81 Grammat 1 Grrr Intermediate 22 Composition io oe ie Cas a 8 | Conversation 3: OralEspression ‘ct!sUstening/Ressing Comprehension | Conversation Re Academie Writing ee | Presentations ae Superior (Academic Sls Mainly for Course E) Fé Lstering Comprehension £2 Pl: Elementary Grammar Rag. istening/Reseing Comprehension AS Reading Comprehension Reutty Compstiory Subject {topes on Japanese Society ane Required Ji Cultwe en [orgonzedin an amntus fashion) eure “Japanese Society Japanese Culture rei " s: 4JS2._ Japanese Mind ana Socisy studying Japan Studies: 42 “opis in Conterporsy Japanese 283 society eee cucur) Compulsory Subiects Viet to Lite Safety Learning Center Hono Basten Pea Reaued amber Intorcukura, Study To arora or Hakone or Yokohama nore Cnpenenee 20. ‘Seeing @ Kabuki Performance Kabukice Thee (Tokyo) hours (Curriculum for 2018 sprouted as 3 relerence) + Total numbor of study hours required:212 + Course content is the same for each term. + Students wishing to study under JLSP for more than one term study only Comprehensive Japanese and Elective Japanese from their 2nd term onwards. + Comprehensive Japanese and Elective Japanese courses are also attended by international students other than JLSP students. Guide to the Nihon University Japer nd Jeper a> Seeing» Kabuk Pertormance teresa Eiger enced 5 woos Preparation en Submision ot | maruseret fre J erk0 » Final Day of ares = es = I Comprehensive Japanese/Elective Japanese CComprehensive Japanese This course comprises compulsory courses aimed at comprehensively raising students’ Japanese language reading/writing/listening/speaking proficiency. Courses are divided into 6 levels. {A-E) and students study Japanese intensively in ‘small classes of their levels for 150 hours during the term. Up to the Intermediate level, courses are based on textbooks and students comprehen- sively improve their overall Japanese language proficiency. At the Advanced level, there are separate classes for each language skill (reading / writing /listening/speaking/ grammar) and different textbooks and materials are used to enable students to acquire an even higher level of Japanese language proficiency. Elective Japanese 3 different levels (P-R) comprising 13 elective courses are placed so that students are able to Activities outside the classroom and discussions with Japanese-speaking volunteers are conducted to enable students to use and practice the Japanese language skills they have learned improve their Japanese language proficiency in each language skill area (reading /writing/listening/speaking/ grammar). At the Superior level, students learn aca- demic Japanese, which is required for study at 2 Japanese university or graduate school. Students are able to choose subjects freely in accordance with their needs and interests. Comprehensive Japanese/Elective Japanese Course Level Settings A | Elementary NB. aL P ea Elementary aa a © | Intermediate NB Bt 0 D | Upper-intermediate Imermedte Ne 82 E | Advanced NI 1 Superior 2l Japan Studies Japan Studies Courses are compulsory courses taught in English, aimed at helping students enhance their knowledge of Japanese society, culture and people and think introspectively about questions they may have. Students attend lectures and participate in discussions on the Japanese culture, Japanese economy and various other subjects. Through hands-on experiences such as practicing Kendo, tea ceremony, and other traditional Japanese activities, students are able to further deepen their understanding of Japanese culture. l Intercultural Experience surroundings of things and humans, Intercultural Experience courses are targeted at raising the awareness of student ‘tina cates ana giving the students new perspectvos ‘hough the folowing 3 opportunis to actely experonce Japs fostering fiendship withthe volunteers With a view to better understanding Japan's geographical characteristics, students learn about the provalence of earthquakes, irs, and typhoons in Japan and experience simulations of how to respond in case any of these events occurs. ‘The aim ofthis trip isto enable students to come in contact with Japanese history and nature. The our visits historeally significant places such as Hakone and Kamakura, where students can see temples, shrines, and other historical landmarks end experience Zazen meditetion and other practices, #s well as enjoy viewing voleanic activity, autumn leaves, and other aspects of Japanese nature. During the Study tour, each student is accompanied by 2 Ninon University student volunteer “buddy” to deepen their cultural exchange. Cre) ‘To enable students to better understand traditional Japanese culture, hey attend a performance of Kabuk.. Through this experience, students can deepen their understanding of the “sephistication' of traditional Japanese culture and how Japanese poople enjoy their culture. a Class Timetable (Timetable for 2015 is provided as a reference) Time roa oon ea Thur 1 9:00-10:30 Comprenensve Japanese 2 10:40-12:10 Comerenensive Japanese 3 1:00-14:30 pan studies | Elective Japanese | sapan Sues | Elective Japanese ere Subjects 4 14:40-16:10 Eleewe Jepenese | Elective apanese | Japan stuses | tect lopanese | Actos l Messages from Students/Volunteers Nihon University's Japanese Language ang Studies Program LILSP) 's a fantastic experience, that is fun and challenging in equal measure, The language course is fast-paced end varied, with « good number of contact hours that provide plenty of opportunities to practice your Japanese and improve sigrificantl, rogarcless of the lovel you begin with. School sponsored trips to places like Hakone {Morous forts netural hot springs), the local dsester museum and » spectacular Kebuki performance atthe Kebukiza Theatre give ample opportunity to practice your language skills in new contexts and bond with class mates, who come from all around the world. There are also lessons on Japanese culture, focusing on a wide variety of cultural aspects, from the changing role of gender to more lighthearted topies such as anime, which help you to understand Japanese society in greater depth. The course is supported by volunteers (students at Nihon University}, who go out oftheir way to welcome you and show you around Tokyo in thet free time. | realy can't recommend this course enous.[have met and become friends with many exchange students. [have encountered all kinds of people. The reasons why students study Japanese ate often varied. When they return to theichome countries, they can look back on their time spent here and say that they enjoyed themselves. ‘Volunteers devote their time and energy to helping exchange students and ensue that they can rake the ‘ost of their experiences in Japan, Volunteers setve as conversation aartners so that they have the ability tapractice and imorove their Japanese lnnguage sil We often have lunch together, arrange parties outside the regular Japanese language classes, and make fond momories that become an imoortant part of thet experionce in Japan. \We take pat in study trips together, during which they earn about Japanese culture and traditions. Those ‘tips also hela to strengthen friendships and forge closer tes between all partes involves. Having met ane become frends with people from all over the world, | have been exposed to many cukures and ways of thinking. These friendships are extremely dear to me and I have made countless precious remarias with these friends, l Campus and Accommodations D1 Campus (Nihon Daigaku Kaikan Daini Bekkan) The Nihon University campus where JLSP is conducted is located in Icigaya (Chiyods-ku, Tokyo), 4a contral ares for Japenese business and commerce. The Nippon Budokan, Yasukun’ Shrin and other well-known sites are located nearby. Moreover, tne camaus is optimally located for accessing the main areas of Tokyo, with Tokyo Dome, Korakuen amusement park, Akinabara's electronics quarter, and Shinjuku-Fututoshin sub-center located only 10-18 rin Utes away by train. Ol Accommodations ILSP students are provided with meals and accommodationstaporoximately 30 minutes by tain trom ‘ampus) ecuinped wth furniture, beth, shower, telephone, and an Internet connection Living expenses in Japan, while differing from person to person, are approximately 100,000 yen per month ¢ Nana naan hy eon wna Tokyo Famamatsuchs I Data rater cate Parnes: Istutans 20 Naons ac one tea of 2018 Nippori Shins seigaya ° Atihabara A tone spor range ott Carmtsnatia sth 1 Unie sus tamara Daten 6310 sumer Cotge oo @ © Vera tga 165: erp eaten cere aay 9) Speang ewe 3a oes Specs ann Stes fis Han Sten se 108s ae ah Sees Ae moriignserech 87 a nar gh Sehat este Pry Shas noone ores Primary Sebo fa Knaergarars een 1 Sea 10% os om Hosts ase ate 1 Keptemotoeemee Tout 4080 Tout ssa an6 7227 Guide to the Nihon University Japanese Language and Japan Studie>| ed "Bena par otro Q EXE) vier 2 movie of 1.8 programs! 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