Program Outline
The Aichi Shukutoku University Center for Japanese Language and Culture offers Japanese language courses that match the individual level of each student, and courses in Japanese culture that place an emphasis on practical experience. Undergraduate courses are incorporated into the curriculum to give our students opportunities to study and learn with Japanese students.
There are six levels of instruction, from “Japanese I” to “Japanese Ⅵ.” Students are provided with one-on-one lessons from their assigned teacher focusing on individual problem areas.
| Target Students | Learning Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| JapaneseⅠ | Beginners / Absolute Beginners | Building foundational language skills for daily life. |
| JapaneseⅡ | Students who have completed approximately 150 hours of Japanese study. | Consolidating basic Japanese grammar and communication skills. |
| JapaneseⅢ | Students who have completed approximately 300 hours of Japanese study. | Expanding vocabulary while learning to distinguish between various writing and speaking styles. |
| JapaneseⅣ | Students who have completed approximately 400 hours of Japanese study. | Enhancing proficiency in diverse language styles and improving communicative accuracy. |
| JapaneseⅤ | Students who have completed at least 500 hours of study and possess the proficiency required to take undergraduate courses. | Developing the ability to express complex thoughts and opinions effectively in academic settings. |
| JapaneseⅥ | Fostering advanced creative thinking and refining professional expression. |
Requirements for Completion
The period of study at the Center for Japanese Language and Culture is one year. However, those who fulfill certain conditions will be permitted to extend their period of study for up to one additional year.
Students receive a certificate of completion upon successfully fulfilling the requirements below.
- Completion of two semesters of study
- Earning a minimum of 32 credits with at least 16 credits earned each semester
