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Exchange Program Fact Sheet Contemporary Japan Program 2018-2019

The document provides information about Kwansei Gakuin University's Contemporary Japan Program for the 2018-2019 academic year. It outlines details such as application deadlines, available periods of study, course offerings, required credits, and accommodation options for incoming exchange students.

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Exchange Program Fact Sheet Contemporary Japan Program 2018-2019

The document provides information about Kwansei Gakuin University's Contemporary Japan Program for the 2018-2019 academic year. It outlines details such as application deadlines, available periods of study, course offerings, required credits, and accommodation options for incoming exchange students.

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Last updated on June 28, 2018

Exchange Program Fact Sheet Contemporary Japan Program 2018-2019


Address Center for International Education and Cooperation (CIEC)
Kwansei Gakuin University
1-155 Uegahara Ichibancho, Nishinomiya 662-8501 JAPAN
Tel: +81 798-51-0952 Fax: +81 798-51-0954
[email protected]
Website https://ciec.kwansei.ac.jp/study/exchange/
Staff & Contacts Incoming Exchange Coordinator Outgoing Exchange Coordinator
Ms. Amina Dante [email protected]
Mr. Katsumi Shinmura Partnerships Coordinator
[email protected] [email protected]

Number of Incoming Fall 2017: 171


Exchange students Spring 2018: 165
Partner Institutions 149 in 34 countries and regions (As of June 2018)
 Exchange Program
Program Outline Contemporary Japan Program (CJP)
CJP brochure p. 3-4 There are two study tracks available within the CJP. Students can choose one of the following study tracks:
CJP brochure p. 9-14 - Japanese Language Track, for students who wish to focus on their Japanese language studies (5 credits of
mandatory Japanese Language Courses each semester)
- Modern Japan Track, for students who wish mainly to learn about Japan via English-taught courses through
a variety of subjects. (2 credit mandatory Japan Studies Course, "Modern Japan Seminar" each semester)
Note: Tracks cannot be changed after a student has submitted their application to KGU.
Eligibility Must be an undergraduate or graduate student nominated by a KGU partner institution.
Language
Japanese Language Track Modern Japan Track
Requirements
Students must at least be able to fluently read, write, N/A
Japanese

CJP brochure p. 7
understand and pronounce the Japanese Hiragana and
Katakana phonetic scripts by the time they arrive in Japan.

As a number of elective courses are held in English, students whose native


English

language is not English are expected to have an English proficiency equivalent to a


TOEFL iBT® score of 71 or higher. Students are not required to submit any
certifications for English proficiency.

Language of Japanese Language Courses are taught in Japanese.


Instruction Japan Studies Courses, School of International Studies Courses (undergraduate only), and Institute of Business
and Accounting (graduate only) Courses are taught in English.
Application Deadlines All required hard copies of application documents must arrive at KGU by the following dates:
Starting from Fall Semester 2018 April 15, 2018
Starting from Spring Semester 2019 November 15, 2018
Note: The application period opens around two months before the deadline.
Application Process Application information can be found on the following webpage and is updated around two months before
CJP brochure p. 7 each deadline: https://ciec.kwansei.ac.jp/study/exchange/prospective/apply.html
Available Period of One Semester or Two Semesters
Study Start: Fall or Spring.
Program Dates Fall Semester 2018
(tentative) Designated Arrival Date September 11
CJP brochure p. 1 Orientation Week September 11 – 20
First Day of Classes September 21
Winter Break December 22 – January. 6, 2019
Classes Resume January 7
Program Completion January 12
KGU Regular Class Examinations *1 January 15 – 29
Winter Intensive Period for students who enroll at KGU for two semester beginning in the Fall.
First Day of Classes February 8, 2019
Last Day of Classes March 13, 2019
Spring Semester 2019 (Academic calendar for the 2019 spring will be finalized in Nov. 2018)
Designated Arrival Date Fourth/Fifth Week of March 2019
Orientation and Course Registration End of March-Beginning of April
First Day of Classes April 8
Program Completion July 13
KGU Regular Examinations (*1) July 15 - July 31
Note: Classes may be held on some Japanese national public holidays.
(*1) Exams for courses not listed under Japanese Language Courses or Japan Studies Courses may take place
during the period for KGU Regular Class Examinations.

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 Courses Offered
Japanese Language The mandatory Japanese Language Courses are taught before lunch and are mandatory for students in the
Courses (JLC) Japanese Language Track.
CJP brochure p. 16
Elective Courses CJP elective courses are conducted in English and taught in the afternoon. The JSC Modern Japan Seminar
CJP brochure p. 16-20 course is mandatory for students in the Modern Japan Track.
There is also a selection of Japanese language elective courses.
Online Syllabus Use online syllabus tool below to search for course code listed on CJP Brochure.
https://syllabus.kwansei.ac.jp
Regular University Students who possess an extremely high ability of Japanese can enroll in regular university courses conducted
Courses in Japanese if they meet the either one of the following requirements:
1. Pass level N1 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test before arriving in Japan (students who already
have N1 are still required to take the RCA test)
2. Obtain a high score on the placement test, and then pass the RCA (Regular Course Aptitude) test held later
during orientation.
School of Undergraduate students can also take classes conducted in English at the School of International Studies.
International Studies There are no International Studies courses offered at the graduate level.
(SIS) List of courses: See p.19 of CJP Brochure
Institute of Business Graduate/Master students majoring in business or economics can take graduate level courses in English at
and Accounting (IBA) the Institute of Business and Accounting. Interested students should contact CIEC during the orientation.
List of courses: See p.20 of CJP Brochure
Required Credits Fall / Spring Semester 10-16 credits per semester
Winter Intensive Period* 2 credits
*The Winter Intensive Period is only offered to exchange students enrolled from the Fall semester for two semesters.
Note: Students can take more credits if required by their home university, but this is considered a full credit load at KGU.
 Accommodation
KGU guarantees accommodation to incoming exchange students who request it, but not all students will be able to be placed in the
accommodation of their choice.
Accommodation 1. Homestay (2,200 JPY/day)
Options Includes 2 meals/day on weekdays, 3 meals/day on weekends and holidays, and utilities
CJP brochure p. 23-24 Note: KGU may not be able to find a placement for exchange students due to their preferences, dietary
needs or health conditions.
2. Dormitory (35,000 - 55,000 JPY/month)
Excludes meals and utilities
Details about the dormitories available here.
 Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship Exchange students can apply for a scholarship through KGU along with their application to KGU.
Opportunities Applicants will be informed if they will receive the scholarship roughly a week before arriving in Japan.
through KGU However, there are circumstances in which students may not be informed until after their arrival in Japan.
CJP brochure p. 25 Note: Please be informed that the number of recipients has decreased over the last several years, and that applicants should not expect to
receive a scholarship. All students must plan for financing their exchange without the help of this scholarship.
Other Scholarships US-Japan Bridging Foundation (US students only):
http://www.bridgingfoundation.org/
Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association (Taiwan students only):
https://www.koryu.or.jp
 Other Information
Nihongo Partner Acting as language partners the exchange student’s first semester, KGU local student volunteers assist the
exchange students in their practice of Japanese. Only students who are enrolled in Japanese Language Track
and apply in advance are able to be assigned Nihongo Partners.
Global Student (GS) The GS Network is the official student group endorsed by CIEC and provides various supports to exchange
Network students during orientation. They also plan and hold cultural exchange activities for both exchange students
and KGU students over the course of the year.
Transcripts Two grade transcripts will be sent to the home institution after the last semester of the student's exchange
ends. The home institution will give one copy to the student and keep one for their records.
The transcripts will be sent out in the following periods:
Spring Semester (WIP) Late August
Fall Semester Late February
Bringing Prescription There is a form called a "Yakkan Shomeisho" that you need to submit and send to Japan in order to bring
Drugs to Japan prescription drugs and other medical equipment such as prescription contact lenses into Japan. It will then be
sent back to you, but can take some time, so please make sure that you look into this several months before
you leave for Japan.

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