2014 JAPANESE GOVERNMENT (MONBUKAGAKUSHO:MEXT) SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2014

COURSE GUIDE OF JAPANESE STUDIES PROGRAM

 To those of you considering studying in Japan 55 1 19 In the program for Japanese studies students , there are 55 national universities, 1 public university, and 19 private universities from which you may choose. Each university has a different program according to its characteristic or local context/culture. Please read the course guide carefully and select a university that offers a program that suits your interest. If you have questions during the selection of a university, such as issues concerning the content of the program or accreditation of credits, please contact the university directly. Gateway to Study in Japan If you would like to know more about studying in Japan, you may find relevant information at the portal site Gateway to Study in Japan at http://www.g-studyinjapan.jasso.go.jp/en/ We look forward to seeing you in Japan.

TOHOKU UNIVERSITY

(Miyagi Prefecture)

This program is aimed at students who have strong motivation and interest in independent research activities. In addition to a number of Japanese language courses, the program regularly offers classes in history of Japanese thoughts, Japanese literature, etc. Among the foci of the program is to train program students in academic skills in class presentation and report writing.

Universitys Overview
Universitys Overview Tohoku University was founded in 1907 as the third Imperial University in Japan. Tohoku University consists of 10 faculties for undergraduate, 16 graduate schools, 3 professional graduate schools and 6 research institutes. Based on research-first and opendoor policies, we are committed to playing a vital role in international cooperative research and educational endeavors as a world-famous university. Department: (as of 1 May,2013) Arts and Letters, Education, Law, Economics, Science, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Engineering, Agriculture Number of students, etc. Faculty members 3,116 Undergraduate students : 11,003 Graduate students : 6,846 total : 17,849 Track record of international exchange International students 1,436 78 nationalities and areas (as of 1 May,2013) International visitors & researchers1,587 (April, 2012-March, 2013) Students accepted in recent years 2013 International students : 1436 Japanese and Japanese Culture Training Course students : 3 2012 International students :1432 Japanese and Japanese Culture Training Course students : 2 2011 International students : 1498 Japanese and Japanese Culture Training Course students : 7 Characteristics of the Region Miyagi Prefecture belongs to Tohoku (northeastern) district in Japan. The eastern part of the prefecture faces the Pacific Ocean and the western part is a mountainous region. Between them lies the Sendai Plain. Fishery and agriculture are the chief industries in the prefecture. Sendai city in which Tohoku University is located has a population of about 1,000,000. The city, once prospered as a castle town, plays an important role as the economic and cultural center of Tohoku district at present. Sendai has been called City of Green and widely known as one of the most beautiful and environmentally pleasant cities in Japan. It is about 1 hour and 40 minutes by Shinkansen (super express) from Tokyo.

Program Overview
Feature of the course Japanese language & Japanese culture studies program at Tohoku University Characteristics of the Program This program is aimed at students who have strong motivation and interest in independent research activities. The students can take classes of their choice from a large variety of Japanese language and culture courses offered at Tohoku University. In addition to a number of Japanese language courses, the program regularly offers classes in history of Japanese thoughts, Japanese literature, etc. Among the foci of the program is to train program students in academic skills in class presentation and report writing.

Number of Student to be accepted 10 students

Level Intermediate Qualification and Requirements for Applicants Applicants must satisfy the following conditions. 1) Applicants are expected to have passed level 2 (or higher) of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test provided by Japan Foundation or have equal or higher proficiency. 2) Applicants must be studying Japanese language or Japanese culture as their academic major at their home country university. Goals and Objectives Improvement of Japanese ability, and understanding of Japan and Japanese culture. Period of the Program October 1, 2014 September 30, 2015 Classes All courses meet 1.5 hours per week. The following table is a list of Japanese language and culture related classes for international students. Events Orientation, Opening Ceremony, International hours, International festival, etc. 1)

Class type Grammar

Learning contents Learning intermediate level Japanese grammar Practice listening to news on Japanese society Practice listening comprehension using CALL Practice seminar-style conversation : reporting, presenting and discussion Learning the skills in reading academic papers and articles in Japanese Learning the skills in writing academic papers and articles in Japanese Practice communication with Japanese students Learning college-level Kanji Learning Japanese language and culture through songs Reading and discussing in Japanese culture and society Learning expressions and manners in Japanese business Learning Japanese used in Economics and Management Learning advanced-level Japanese grammar Learning academic expressions through reading books about the Japanese society and culture Learning the integrative Japanese skills for academic purposes Learning Kanji characters necessary for the college-level study Learning the Japanese language and cultures through films and TV programs Providing an opportunity to consider the Japanese society together with Japanese students Learning the Japanese history up to the Edo period Learning the Japanese history after the Meiji period Reading famous articles on the Japanese culture and discussing them in class Reading and discussing in Japanese language and culture Reading the Modern Japanese literature selectively and discussing them in class

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Listening Listening Conversation Reading Composition Practice Kanji Culture Culture Culture Culture

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2) Workshops on Japanese Culture The program also offers Workshops on Japanese Culture (Flower arrangement, Japanese sweets cooking, Tea ceremony, Japanese drums, etc.) 3) Other lectures, elective, etc. Besides these classes for international students, the program students may, with the permission of the instructor, take or audit undergraduate classes in other departments (e.g. Faculty of Arts and Letters). Support System Academic advisors: SUKEGAWA, Yasuhiko ( Professor in Japanese phonetics) TAKAHASHI, Akinori (Associate Professor in Japanese history of thoughts, Cultural history), and 31 others Administrative officer: YAMAGUCHI, Keiichi (Director of Student Exchange Division) An academic advisor will be assigned to each student. Requirements for completion of the course, the issue of certificate Program students are required to take a Minimum of 6 classes per week in each semester. This course does not issue certificate when completed but it is under consideration. Accommodations and Locations International House Sanjo 1 19-1 Sanjomachi Aobaku Sendai 981-0935 International House Sanjo 2 10-15 Sanjomachi Aobaku Sendai 981-0935 International House Higashi-Sendai 6-14-15 Higashisendai Miyaginoku Sendai 983-0833 University House Sanjo 19-1 Sanjomachi Aobaku Sendai 981-0935 University House Sanjo 19-1 Sanjomachi Aobaku Sendai 981-0935 University House Katahira 1-14-15 Ichibancho Aobaku Sendai 983-0833 Contact Person Name : SUKEGAWA, Yasuhiko Position : Professor Address : 41 Kawauchi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, 980-8576 JAPAN Phone : +81-22-795-7966 Fax : +81-22-795-7826 E-mail sukegawa@insc. tohoku.ac.jp Center for International Exchange Tohoku University http://www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp/cms/index.cgi Tohoku University Homepage http://www.tohoku.ac.jp/

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