Japanese Language Program

Special Course in Japanese Culture

Improving understanding of Japanese culture and Japanese language ability

The Special Course in Japanese Culture uses understanding of the Japanese language and Japanese culture as the axis for doing comparative studies with various cultures of other countries, with a curriculum consisting of a beginning level course in Japanese language, and a course in Japanese culture. The objective is to boost understanding of the culture and language of Japan. Furthermore, small class sizes encourage discussion in Japanese and ensures good guidance for report preparation, etc. The objective is to pass the Japanese language skills test at Level 1.

Special Course in the Japanese Language

Intensive curriculum in Japanese language toward entry into regular university courses

The Special Course in the Japanese Language incorporates a curriculum aimed at exchange students who intend to advance into regular Japanese university courses, providing basic Japanese language skills sufficient for attending department or graduate school classes. Intensive use of Japanese language in class discussions are intended to improve Japanese language skills, with the objective of passing the Japanese language skills test at Level 2 or higher.

Special Course in Business Administration and Information Processing

Learn business and information knowledge and skills together with the Japanese language

In this current age of increasing internationalization and IT, people with broad computer and media-related knowledge are in wide demand in the education and research sectors, but also in all corporate operations, and particularly corporate management. This course was established to develop human resources with a foundation of knowledge and skills in "business and information" as well as an advanced Japanese language capability. The curriculum was instituted to meet the needs of this 21st century advanced information age, when multimedia industry is spreading throughout Asia and the world.