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| HOME>
About
the Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa> Outline
of Programs |
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| 1. Training Program for Japanese-Language Teachers |
| The Institute invites Japanese-language teachers from all
levels and types of institutions to Japan for teacher training in the Japanese
language. The training programs consist of improving Japanese-language proficiency,
attaining teaching methodology, and learning about Japanese culture and
society. More than 500 people from over 50 countries participate in the
programs, which range from three weeks to 9 months. Extracurricular activities,
include visiting local elementary schools, seeing Japanese traditional performing
arts such as Kabuki and Bunraku, and visiting Japanese homes. For information on application procedures and eligibility, please refer to the Program Guidelines. To know more about the programs, please visit the Teacher's Training (in Japanese only)site. |
| 2. Development, Production, and Donation of Japanese-Language Educational Materials | |
| (1) Development and Production of Japanese-Language Educational Materials | |
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The Institute develops various types of educational materials and the copyright of some of the resources is licensed to publishers overseas, which helps to provide the materials at a reasonable price. The most recent materials are Kyokasho wo Tsukuro (in Japanese only)and Photo Panel Collection CD-ROM. The list of materials can be seen on our website. |
| (2) Support for the Development and Publishing of Japanese-Language Educational Materials Overseas | |
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To encourage the development and publication
of Japanese-language educational materials overseas, the Institute offers
the following two programs. The Japanese-Language Education Fellowship Program
extends invitations to Japanese-language education specialists to carry
out research in developing educational materials. The Assistance Program
for Japanese-Language Teaching Materialsgrants subsidy for publishing educational
materials abroad. The list of materials produced through the programs is
available on the web site
(in Japanese only). For information on application procedures, please refer to the Program Guidelines. |
| (3) Donation of Japanese-Language Educational Materials | |
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Japanese-language teaching materials are donated to overseas educational institutions offering regular courses in the Japanese language. For information on application procedures, please refer to the Program Guidelines. |
| 3 Collection and Distribution of Information on Japanese-Language Education | |
| (1) The Institute implements the collection and processing of information related to Japanese-language studies and teaching overseas. The collected information is distributed through publications and on our web site. | |
| (2) Operation of a Library | |
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The Institute operates a library specializing in Japanese-language education. The collection includes audio-visual materials, books, and periodicals on Japanese-language education, linguistics and subjects related to the Japanese language. Please see About the Library for further information. |
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No reproduction or republication without written permission. |