Specialists (Researchers, Postgraduate Students, Librarians, Museum Curators, etc.) who need a good command of Japanese language for conducting their field-related work and research are invited to apply for the program specifically designed for their needs.

There will be two courses in different period.
a. 2-month course: From June, 2009 to August, 2009
b. 6-month course: From June, 2009 to December, 2009
[Participants of years 2007-2009]

a. 2-month course: 30 people
b. 6-month course: 15 people

Worldwide

2-month course:
6-month course:

Program Concept Design: Specialized Activities & Japanese Language Skills (PDF 360KB)

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2-month course (Japanese-Language Program for Researchers and Postgraduate Students)
6-month course (Japanese-Language Program for Researchers and Postgraduate Students)

Application Procedure

Note: Application for Fiscal 2010-2011 will be closed on December 1, 2009.
This program is essentially a language course for those who need Japanese language proficiency for specialized work and research activities, and education in any particular field of study is not intended in the curriculum.

 

Focusing on the proficiency of general Japanese language, the program aims to help improve speaking, hearing, reading, and writing skills. Optional lessons to meet individual Japanese language needs for specialized work purposes and academic research activities are also offered.
Moreover, the program includes some activities for enhancing participants' understanding of Japanese society, such as social events with the local community, field trips, etc.

Course Flow Chart (PDF 116KB)

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Timetable (example) elementary level

Timetable (example) intermediate & advanced level

Focusing on Japanese language proficiency necessary for specialized work or research activities, the program aims to help participants acquire Japanese language skills necessary to collect and present information in their major fields and network with people in their fields.
It also enables participants to carry out various kinds of activities such as visits to other institutions, interviewing professionals, etc. And through these activities they will develop their practical Japanese language skills.
Hence it is essential for participants to have a specific and concrete theme of their work /study/research and to be independent and willing enough to design and plan their major field-related activities to be carried out outside the Institute.
Moreover, the program includes some activities for enhancing participants' understanding of Japanese society, such as social events with the local community, field trips, etc.
Visits to other institutions will also be planned according to the interests of individual participants.

 

Course Flow Chart (PDF 80KB)

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Timetable（Term2-1）

Timetable（Term2-2）