Okayama University (Okayama Prefecture)

This program aims at deepening your comprehension of Japanese language, culture, economy, law, and education. The program offers the following classes; (1)Japanese language classes with various levels and topics, (2) Special courses on Japanese culture, economy, law, and education, (3)Courses at the Faculties of Letters, Law, Economics and Education

Characteristics of Okayama Prefecture Number of Students to be Accepted: ５ ■University Overview （3 recommended by Embassy and Okayama Prefecture is in the Chugoku region, which is Characteristics and Overview of Okayama 2 recommended by University ) located in the western part of the Japanese Islands, and faces University the Seto Inland Sea. The Mizushima Industrial District and Qualifications and Requirements: 1) Characteristics and History manufacturing industry are prosperous. It is also famous for Candidates are expected to have Japanese Okayama University was founded in 1949 farm products and marine products. Okayama city, where language ability equivalent to the N2 Level or on the basis of its predecessors Okayama Okayama University is located, is the capital of Okayama above of the Japanese Proficiency Test (6,000 Medical College and Sixth High School, which Prefecture and one of major political, economic, commercial, words, 1,000 kanji) . were founded in 1922 and 1900 respectively. educational and cultural centers of the Chugoku region. Now, it has 11 faculties and 8 graduate Okayama city's population is approximately 720,000. Purpose of the Course: schools and is one of the biggest national It is a convenient key city in the transportation network. By The aims of the courses are to aid students in universities in Japan. using Super Express (Shinkansen), it is about 3.5 hours from improving their academic Japanese language One of its characteristics lies in its emphasis Tokyo and 45 minutes from Shin-Osaka. skills as well as to deepen their specialized on international exchanges. knowledge of Japan. The Language Education Center provides Period of the Course: Japanese language courses to international From October 2019 to September 2020 students and the Center for Global (including self-study period) Partnerships and Education supports their Closing ceremony: September 16th 2020 living in Japan. 2） Number of Students (as of May 1, 2018) Course Outlines: Academic Staff 1,478 There are four terms in a year: Undergraduate Students 10,157 Each term consists of 8 weeks. ■Overview of the Courses Students can take classes that suit their Graduate Students 2,988 Course Objectives: interests and Japanese language levels upon the International Exchanges (as of May1, 2018) A course intended mainly to improve Japanese language consultation with their academic advisors. There International Exchange Agreement proficiency with supplementary study about Japan and are no required classes. The classes offered are University Level : 156 Faculty Level : 151 Japanese culture. as follows; Number of International Students & Japanese Characteristics Studies Students (as of May1, each year) Students will belong to the Faculty of Letters, Education, 2018:International Students 710, Economics, or Law, and will be supervised by academic Japanese Studies Students 3 advisors. They can attend classes offered for Japanese 2017:International Students 685, students in their faculty if their language proficiency is Japanese Studies Students 2 sufficient. They also can attend the seminars related to 2016:International Students 602, their research interest. Japanese Studies Students 5 ◆ Japanese Language Courses Students will be assigned to Japanese language ◇ Advanced Course ◆ Optional Courses classes based on the result of the placement test. (in the Faculty of Letters, Law and Economics) (Fieldwork/Regional Exchange) Japanese 5 is designed for students aiming for level Japanese 1 a/b Advanced novel- N2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test 15 hrs (JLPT), and Japanese 6 is for those aiming for level (The 1st - 4th Term) reading class Learn Japanese culture such as N1. Applied Japanese and Advanced Japanese Japanese 2 a/b Advanced grammar education, food 15 hrs Study of Japan 8 hrs Courses offered in the Faculty of Letters are for (The 2nd and 4th Term) and listening and local (The 1st - 4th Term) each those who have reached the level of JLPT N1. community Discuss topics Japanese Studies a/b through hands-on concerning the 15 hrs ◇ Intermediate / Advanced Course (The 1st and 3rd Term) experience. ( in the Center for Liberal Arts and Language Japanese culture Learn Japanese Homestay Education) Japanese Economic Affairs Study Japanese values and 15 hrs (The 2nd or 3rd Term, 15 hrs (The 1st - 4th Term) economic affairs customs though Integrated class for Intensive) Japanese 5 a homestay. upper-intermediate 60 hrs (The 1st - 4th Term) General Guidance on Introductory class students Japanese Law and Politics on Japanese law 15 hrs (The 1st - 4th Term) and politics Extensive Reading 2 Training for extensive 15 hrs (The 1st - 4th Term) reading ◆ Completion of Research Studies Japanese through Learn Japanese Students will develop their own research under Films 2 through dramas and 15 hrs the direction of an assigned academic advisor. (The 1st – 4th Term) movies Students are required to give presentations on Intermediate Kanji Reinforce Kanji and their research during the course, and to submit a and Vocabulary 15 hrs vocabulary final report. (The 1st - 4th Term) Intermediate Grammar 2 Reinforce grammar 15 hrs (The 1st - 4th Term) Japanese Culture Learn about Japanese and Society 15 hrs culture and society (The 1st – 2nd Term) Study of Okayama Learn about Okayama 15 hrs (The 3rd - 4th Term) through project works Media Literacy Learn media literacy in 15 hrs (The 3rd - 4th Term) Japanese Integrated class for Japanese 6 advanced Japanese 60 hrs (The 1st - 4th Term) students Skill-specific course focusing on reading, Applied Japanese 15 hrs writing, listening and (The 1st - 4th Term) each speaking foradvanced learners ◆ Co-Learning Courses with Japanese Students ■Accommodations ■Follow-up Hours listed above represent the total hours one Okayama University has four dormitories for Okayama University organized the Okayama would receive upon completion of each course. International students (Kuwanoki Dormitory, Fukui University International Alumni Association in Students can attend classes offered for Japanese Dormitory, International Student Shared House and 2011 and the general meeting is held once a students in their faculty if their language proficiency International House). They are conveniently located within year. The Okayama University International is sufficient. a five or ten minute walk from Tsushima Campus, the main Alumni Association will serve as a way to campus of the University. disseminate information between alumni Academic Calendar and Events: Students enrolled in the Japanese studies course have association members and students of Japanese The 3rd – 4th Term priority in residing in one of these dormitories during their Studies at Okayama University in addition to Late September: Arrival in Japan studies. providing alumni who do not belong to the October: Orientation for New Students, ＜Dormitory Admission fee, Rent and Utility Bills＞ association a way to stay connected with Welcome Party, Classes begin 【Dormitory Admission Fee】 30,000 yen Okayama University. November: University Festival 【Rent】 After studying Japanese Studies at Okayama February: Classes end ●Kuwanoki Dormitory : University, some students have returned to The 1st – 2nd Term Rent North Wing 16,000 yen per month continue their research. April: Classes begin South Wing 14,000 yen per month August: Classes end ●International Student Shared House : September: Submission of Research Paper, Rent 23,000 yen per month Farewell Party ●International House : Rent 27,000 yen per month Mid September: Return home ●Fukui Dormitory : Rent 28,000 yen per month

Academic Guidance: ＊Electricity, water and gas will be charged. Academic advisors will be assigned to each ＊Rent is subject to change. student. They will provide an academic guidance and an everyday life support. Kuwanoki Dormitory International Student Shared House Fukui Dormitory Coordinators: Yukako UCHIMARU (Center for Liberal Arts and Language Education), ■Contact Ryoichi TSUTSUMI (Faculty of Letters), Center for Global Partnerships and Education, Yoshitsugu HIRATA(Faculty of Education）, Okayama University Yoko HIROTA (Faculty of Economics) Address: 2-1-1 Tsushima-Naka, Kita-ku, Naozumi KUROKAMI (Faculty of Law) Okayama, 700-8530 Phone: +81－（0）86－251 －7051 Requirements for Completion of the Course and Fax: +81－（0）86 －252 －5022 Certificate: E-mail: [email protected] Students must take 10 classes or more per week URL:Okayama University: each term and submit a final research paper. http://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/index_e.html A certificate of completion will be given upon the Center for Global Partnerships and Education: completion of the course. http://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/user/ouic/ An academic transcript will be also issued.