Japanese Language and Culture Program (for Exchange Students) Japanese Language and Culture Program (for Exchange Students)

Japanese Language and Culture Program (for Exchange Students)

The Japanese Language and Culture Program is exclusively for short-term exchange students from partner universities abroad. By studying in small, level-based classes, students can improve their Japanese language skills in a limited period of time. In addition to Japanese language study, we also offer classes on contemporary Japanese affairs and Japanese cultural experiences to deepen students' understanding of Japanese society and culture. If you have Japanese language skills equivalent to JLPT N2 or above, you can attend regular undergraduate courses while enrolled in the Japan Study Program.

Short-term students who wish to study Japanese intensively

In the Japanese Language and Culture Program, students can study Japanese language and culture intensively. During the spring semester (April to end of July), students take 9 classes (13.5 hours) per week, and during the fall semester (mid-September to beginning of February), students take 10 classes (15 hours) per week. Classes are small and level-based, and the content is compatible with the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.

Sample Timetable

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
9:30-11:00Japanese
Culture
11:20-12:50Japanese
Writing
Japanese GrammarKanji and
Vocabulary
Japanese GrammarJapanese
Culture
13:30-15:00Japanese
Society
Japanese ReadingJapanese CultureJapanese ReadingJapanese
Culture
15:20-16:50Japanese Listening and
Speaking
Japanese Listening and
Speaking
Japanese
Culture

For those who wish to study Japanese while taking undergraduate classes

Japanese language classes are also offered to international students taking undergraduate courses at Chubu University.
Students can take 2-6 classes (3-9 hours) per week in both the spring semester (April to end of July) and the fall semester (mid-September to beginning of February). The enrollment in Japanese language courses will be determined based on the results of the Japanese language assessment test after the student’s arrival in Japan, and in consultation with the professor at Chubu University. In total, students take more than 10 classes (15 hours) in Japanese and undergraduate classes.

Sample Timetable (Classes in red are examples of undergraduate auditing courses)

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
9:30-11:00Advanced Japanese
Reading and Writing
Advanced Japanese
Listening and Speaking
Japanese CultureAdvanced Japanese
Reading and Writing
Japanese
Culture
11:20-12:50Introduction to Japanese
Language Education
PASEOJapanese
Culture
13:30-15:00Japanese SocietyIntroduction to Japanese
Linguistics
Japanese
Culture
15:20-16:50Lectures on Japanese
Language Education
Japanese Teaching
Method
Modern
Japanese Theory
Japanese
Culture

Features of the Japanese Language and Culture Program

  1. Small group classes, 5 levels
  2. It is possible to take only Japanese courses intensively.
  3. Students who have equivalent to JLPT N2 level or above may audit undergraduate classes.
  4. Students who study Japanese intensively in the first semester and are recognized as being equivalent to the N2 level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test may audit undergraduate classes from the second semester.
  5. The Japanese culture program includes two one-day trips, one overnight stay, two tea ceremony and two flower arrangement classes, as well as experiential learning.
  6. Tea ceremony and flower arrangement classes are held in the on-campus tearooms.
  7. Students will stay in the on-campus student dormitory, where Japanese Resident Advisors (RAs) will support them in their daily life and interactions.

Japanese Culture Class

In the Japanese Culture class, students can experience various things such as tea ceremony and flower arrangement, day trips to watch a sumo wrestling match or make pottery, and overnight trips to Nara and Kyoto.

Overnight Trip to Nara

Overnight Trip to Nara

This is a spring overnight trip. Visit famous temples such as Horyu-ji, Yakushi-ji, and Todai-ji, as well as Nara Park and the Ninja Museum in Iga.

Ise Day Trip

Ise Day Trip

For the spring day trip, students visit Ise Jingu Shrine and play by the water at Futami Okitama Shrine, where you can see famous rocks.

Watching Sumo Wrestling

Watching Sumo Wrestling

In the spring, students can also watch the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya at the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium.

Overnight Trip to Kyoto

Overnight Trip to Kyoto

For the fall overnight trip, students visit Kinkaku-ji Temple, Fushimi-inari Shrine and Nijo-jo Castle. Free time in Arashiyama and in Kiyomizu-dera Temple are also included.

One-day Trip to Takayama

One-day Trip to Takayama

In the autumn, students take a trip to visit the old streets of Hida Takayama. Enjoy gourmet foods such as Hida beef and Hoba sushi.

Seto Pottery Experience

Seto Pottery Experience

For the autumn day trip, students go to the Aichi Prefectural Museum of Ceramic Art. Participants will create their own clay pottery, such as plates and character figurines.

Tea Ceremony

Tea Ceremony

Practice making matcha in a tea room in Chubu University. Seasonal Japanese sweets are also delicious to the eyes.

Flower Arrangement

Flower Arrangement

Create Ikebana flower. Under the teacher’s careful guidance, you will be able to create wonderful works of art.

Elementary School Visit

Elementary School Visit

Students present their own culture and history at neighboring elementary schools and interact with each other by playing games and eating school lunch together.

Student Dormitory

Student Dormitory
Welcome party for new international students at the dormitory

All participants in the Japan Study Program from partner universities overseas live in the student dormitory on campus. Rooms are for single or double occupancy and meals are self-catered.

A resident manager and Chubu University student resident advisors (RAs) provide support for daily life. There are also events in the dormitory planned by dorm residents and RAs, and international exchange opportunities with students not only from Japan but also from various other countries.

How to Apply

The Japanese Language and Culture Program is exclusively for short-term international students from Chubu University’s partner universities. Individual participation is not accepted. Please contact the department in charge of exchange programs at your home university for application procedures and conditions.