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Osaka Kyoiku University (Osaka Pref.) Osaka Kyoiku University (Osaka Pref.) Let’s study Japanese at OKU with friendly people and unique culture in Osaka! ■University Overview ② International Exchange ■Outline of the Program ① About Osaka Kyoiku University The number of international students at OKU as of May 1, 2015 is ①Feature Osaka Kyoiku University is one of the few 156. OKU has 26 overseas sister universities and is exchanging Under the friendly atmosphere in Osaka, Japanese educational universities of our nation to possess a many students between them. Studies Student will learn Japanese language and history and tradition spanning over 140 years. The OKU has been accepting Japanese Studies Students (JSS) for many years and offering them intriguing programs. Table in ③ shows culture through various experiences and interactions University has two departments, the Teacher with Japanese people in and outside of the university. Training Course and the Department of Arts and the numbers of Japanese Studies Students studied at OKU. Sciences. ② Number of Japanese Studies Students to be Tennoji campus has an Evening Program for ③ Number of International Students and Japanese Studies Admitted Elementary School Teacher Training, which is the Students Studied at OKU in the Past 3 Years Total: 20 students only national program of its kind in Japan for University recommendation 16 working students and in-service teachers. The 2015：International Students 156 , JSS 16 Embassy recommendation 4, 2014：International Students 147 , JSS 17 Graduate School of Education offers 18 courses for ③ Qualification and Conditions 2013：International Students 154 , JSS 15 master's degrees. Osaka Kyoiku University aims at JSS applicants must fulfill the following conditions. being a composite educational university in 1) To be majoring in fields related to the Japanese ④ Regional Characteristics – Beauty of Osaka collaboration with 9 affiliated schools and language or Japanese culture. -Cultural Power of Osaka kindergartens. 2) To be proficient enough in Japanese to understand Western Japan has long been developing its unique culture; The main campus (Kashiwara Campus) is located lectures. Students who have obtained N3 level or especially, the city of Osaka, we believe, played a central role in inside the Kongo-Ikoma Quasi-National Park in above in the Japanese Language Proficiency Test are building the Western Japanese culture. Besides cultures of Western Kashiwara City, Osaka Prefecture. preferred. Japan, the energetic city has also brought up then preserved the Kashiwara City is about 20 kilometers east of the ④Goal traditional Japanese culture. Today, Osaka remains to have strong central part of Osaka City, and has a long history -To learn to debate and write reports in Japanese, influences on the main stream of the contemporary Japanese with beautiful surroundings commanding verdant and to learn to present academic topics in precise culture. mountains. Tennoji Campus is situated in Osaka expression -Beauty of Osaka-dialect City. -To deeply understand the Japanese culture with a ‘Osaka-ben’, a local dialect spoken in Osaka, is very popular focus on western Japan. among not only Japanese people but also international students. It sounds very powerful but warm, and it is often used as an icon of energetic and humorous Osaka people in Japanese manga and TV dramas. Although international students at OKU learn the standard Japanese in classes, they also can hear people speak Osaka-ben inside or outside the campus and easily learn its characteristics. ⑤ Term of the Course （-“Japanese Studies” is a required course and aims to write a ⑦ Annual Event October 01, 2016 to September 30, 2017 report on the topic of one’s interest under the guidance of his/her October, May Cultural Bus-Tour in Kansai Completion Ceremony is scheduled in September. academic advisor and make a presentation.） (Kyoto, Nara, Hyogo, etc) ⑥ Course Descriptions Twice a year in the Spring and Fall, one-day bus 3. Students Participatory Subject Generally one subject consists of 15 classes of trips are arranged. Students visit many historical “Culture of Osaka I, II” aims to learn characteristics of history and 90 minutes and students obtain 2 credits when places in Kyoto, Nara, Hyogo, etc. culture of Osaka through lectures and field trips. It is a hands-on they finish it. November, May Home-visit Program 1. Japanese course learning course that includes visiting various historical sites in Osaka Local volunteer groups host the ‘Home Visit’ (Requirement: 8 credits or more) and Kansai area and attending special lectures by traditional program and varieties of international exchange performing arts artists. “Traditional Culture in Japan I, II” is taught activities. Credits by OKU faculty members specialized in specific areas. Subjects are February Cultural Field Trip Subject Kendo, ceramics, traditional music, traditional dance, calligraphy, and A field trip for international students is arranged FALL SPRI etc. “Cultural Exchange Workshop” aims to deepen understanding of once a year. Students visit areas outside Kansai NG Japanese society and culture by participating in field trips and and study Japanese history, traditional cultures, Japanese Ⅰa, Ⅰb（Writing） 22 various cultural exchange activities. and etc. Destinations vary every year. Japanese Ⅱa, Ⅱb（Seminar） 22 Advanced Kanji and Writing Ⅰ,Ⅱ 22 Pre Advanced Japanese Reading Ⅰ,Ⅱ 22 Pre Advanced Japanese Listening Ⅰ,Ⅱ 22 Japanese for Current Topics Ⅰ,Ⅱ 22 Intermediate Japanese Grammar Ⅰ,Ⅱ 22 Intermediate Japanese Conversation Ⅰ,Ⅱ 22 2. Subjects on Japanese Language and Culture (Requirement: 8 credits or more) March, June, August Japanese Cultural Event 4. Other Subjects International Students can join and enjoy Credits Subject Following is the list of academic majors and courses recommended cultural events such as going to Sumo , Bunraku, FALL SPRING for Japanese Studies Students. etc. Also, they can experience kimono, tea- Japanese culture, literature and linguistics ceremony, and new year decoration with the Japanese Society and Culture cooperation of regional volunteer groups. Ⅰ,Ⅱ 22 - Japanese and Asian Languages and Cultures Course / Japanese Language Education Major August Final Report Presentation Japanese Language and Culture Japanese history, geography, and society Japanese Studies Students will make Ⅰ,Ⅱ 22 - Society and Culture Course / Social Studies Education Major presentations in front of the OKU faculties and History of Japanese Culture Ⅰ,Ⅱ 22 Those who want to learn education in Japan students about their report that they wrote for - Course for School Teachers their Japanese Studies class. Modern History of Japan 2- Fine Arts and Music Occasional Cultural Exchange Event - Fine Arts and Calligraphy Course / Music Course It gives international students an opportunity to Japanese Studies -2 OKU also prepares various and characteristic majors/courses as a interact with other students and local community Culture of Osaka Ⅰ,Ⅱ 22 university of education. Please refer to our website for further members through introducing their cultures and information. learning history and culture of local area around Traditional Culture in Japan Ⅰ,Ⅱ 22 Osaka Kyoiku University syllabus search （OKU-UNIPA） OKU. Japanese Studies Students are strongly encouraged to participate and socialize. Cultural Exchange Workshop 2- https://shrike.bur.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp/up/faces/login/Com00501A.jsp ⑨ Certificate and Academic Record ■ Follow-up for OKU Alumni Among classes listed in '⑥ Course Descriptions', Japanese Studies Students (JSS) will follow the International Center After Completing the JSS Program advisor’s guidance and register for the recommended class in Many Japanese Studies Students, after 'a. Japanese course'. Then, by obtaining 8 credits or more, completing the program at Osaka Kyoiku University, including 'Japanese Studies I, II' (requirement), from will go home to graduate from their home ‘b. Subjects on Japanese Language and Culture’, JSS will be institution. Then, some will return to study in issued the certificate of completion from Osaka Kyoiku Japan as a government scholarship student, or University. some will find careers in companies to utilize their Also, ‘b. Subjects on Japanese Language and Culture’ excellent Japanese language ability. classes may be replaced with ‘3. Other subjects’ classes Information Service for Alumni when admitted by their academic advisors. OKU International Center will provide information for international students alumni through medias ■Accommodation like homepage. ■ Contact Information OKU has dormitories for international students on Kashiwara International Office campus and in neighboring areas of Yao-city, Osaka and Address: 4-698-1 Asahigaoka, Kashiba-city, Nara. Japanese Studies Students will be given Kashiwara-shi, Osaka, 582-8582 Japan rooms at Yamamoto International Student Dormitory with Phone: +81-72-978-3300 priority. Fax: +81-72-978-3348 E-mail: [email protected] ＜Yamamoto International Student Dormitory＞ University Website: ＊ Three students will share a 3 bedroom apartment and each http://www.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp/index_e.html will have his/her own bedroom. International Center Website: http://osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp/ic/en/ ○Facilities/Equipment: Japanese Studies Student Website: （Private Room）Desk, Chair, Air conditioner, http://osaka- kyoiku.ac.jp/ic/jp/prospective_student/special.html Bookshelf, Internet access, Beddings #ni ⑧ Student Advising System （Shared area）Kitchen, Bathroom, Refrigerator, TV, International Office Facebook:
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