JLPTUFS: Japanese Language Program of TUFS
- Japanese Program OutlineThe Japanese Language Program of Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (JLPTUFS) is designed to teachJapanese to international students studying at TUFS. The program’s curriculum is geared toward students whowould like to learn Japanese for academic purposes.
At TUFS, the Spring Term begins in April and the Fall Term begins in October. JLPTUFS lasts for the 15weeks of each term. However, please be aware that if a class has an insufficient number of students, it may not beheld that term.

Program Outline
The Japanese Language Program has eight class levels to accommodate the varying language proficiencies ofstudents: Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2, Pre-Advanced, Advanced 1,Advanced 2, and Upper Advanced.
The following table shows which course(s) students in different categories will be allowed to enroll in. Where“◎” is written, priority will be given to those students officially enrolled in the specified course. Where “○” iswritten, students may enroll in the specified courses only if there are enough places available. The maximum
student enrollment varies from 10 to 20 depending on the type of the classes.

Regular Course
International Student Category

Intensive Course
Integrated

Skill-SpecificResearch students <preparatory>◎◎◎

Teacher training students◎○○Research students○○◎

ISEPTUFS / short-term students

○

◎

○

Japanese studies students－◎○<Schedule from student’s arrival in Japan to the start of Japanese language classes>
Japanese Language Orientation: Students in all categories will be informed about the Japanese Language Programof TUFS. Students will also learn about the procedures to register for courses.
Those students who have not yet taken the placement test will be required to do so. Those who have not yet
learned to read and write Hiragana will be required to take the Hiragana class.
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Orientation Schedule (By Student Category)
ISEPTUFS or Short-term Students
September 28 (Fri.) 11:00 to 12:00

PLACE: Admin. Bldg 2F, Large Conference Hall

Research Students
September 28 (Fri.) 11:00 to 12:00

PLACE: Admin. Bldg 2F, Medium Conference Hall

<Preparatory> Research Students
September 28 (Fri.) 9:00 to 9:30

PLACE: Room 103, Japanese Language Center 1F

Teacher Training Students
September 28 (Fri.) 9:00 to 9:30

PLACE: Room 402, Japanese Language Center 4F

October 3 (Wed.) 15:30 to 17:00

PLACE: Room 402, Japanese Language Center 4F

Japanese Studies Students
September 28 (Fri.) 11:00 to 12:30

PLACE: Room 214, Japanese Language Center 2F

Students who have not learned Japanese.

Those who have learned some Japanese.

Hiragana Class:Placement Test: Students take the placement test toStudents will learn the basics of the Japanese writing

determine their Japanese level.

system (Hiragana).

October 3 (Wed.) 10:00 to 12:00

TIME: October 3 (Wed.) 10:00 to 12:00

Japanese Language Center

PLACE: Room 211, Japanese Language Center 2F◆ ISEPTUFS/Short-term Students: Rm.103◆ Research Students: Rm.216◆ Preparatory Research Students: Rm.215◆ Teacher Training Students: Rm.215◆ Japanese Studies Students: Rm.214
Those whose category is not listed above please
consult with the Student Exchange Division.
※Please bring with you a pencil, an eraser andyour Student Identification Card.
※Students who did not take Kanji Classes in theprevious terms and wish to take Class 901 to 904 forthe first time this term are required to take the Kanji
placement test.
October 3 (Wed.) 11:00 to 11:30
Japanese Language Center Rm.217↓↓

Placement Test Level Announcement
October 3 (Wed.) 15:00 Japanese Language Center, 1F, Bulletin Board※Kanji placement will be announced on October 5 (Fri.) 11:00.
↓Registration Consultation: Please consult your student advisor directly.
↓Start of formal classes: October 5 (Fri.)↓－12－

Students should buy the appropriate textbooks at the university bookstore, however at the beginning of the classes(as students are still trying classes out and are still deciding which classes to register for) it is not a requirement
for them to buy the textbooks at this point. When they decide to register for a particular class the students should
buy the appropriate textbooks. Photocopying a textbook is prohibited.
↓Deadline for Course Registration: October 18 (Thu.)
Students should write the names of the classes that they are accepted into on the “Class Registration Card” (履修登録票) and submit it to the Student Exchange Division in the Administration Bldg. 1F.
NOTE: Students who wish to learn Japanese in the Japanese Language Program of TUFS MUST FILL OUT AND
TURN IN THE COURSE REGISTRATION CARD. Otherwise, they will be considered as “uninterested inlearning Japanese” and will be unable to register for classes.
Hiragana ClassInternational students who are learning Japanese for the first time must attend the Hiragana Class. This classwill teach students Hiragana. Textbooks used in all Japanese classes are written entirely in Japanese, so students
will be expected to be able to read and write using Hiragana by the start of classes. Students who have learned
Hiragana in the Hiragana class will be able to study Japanese effectively.

Different Types of Classes Offered
Classes are divided into the “Intensive” and “Regular”. The chart on the next page lists the Japanese language
classes offered each term, along with their codes.
The “Intensive Course” 100 and 200 level classes are each 10 periods per week. The “Regular Course” isfurther divided into “Integrated Classes” (5 periods per week; classes 301, 401 and 501. 3 periods per week; class
601 and 2 periods per week; class 701) and “Skill-Specific Classes” (1 period per week) which focus on specificaspects of Japanese. However, the “Upper Advanced” level does not have an “Integrated Class” but has 3 “FocusClasses” instead. Students should choose their classes according to their Japanese language level, their owninterests and the language skills they want to improve.
Kanji Class (1 period per week; 901, 902, 903 and 904) is held for students enrolled at or above level 300.
Students who are interested in taking the Kanji Class (901, 902, 903 and 904) are recommended to take thefollowing classes:
Class 901 if they are enrolled in Level 300
Class 902 if they are enrolled in Level 400 or 500
Class 903 if they are enrolled in Level 600
Class 904 if they are enrolled in Level 700 or higher
Students who did not take Kanji Classes in the previous terms and the newly-enrolled students in April thatwish to take Class 901 to 904 for the first time this term are required to take the Kanji placement test.
Students who have taken Kanji classes in the spring term in 2012 and have passed the class can take the next level
Kanji Class.
Students at or above level 500 can enroll in the Pronunciation Course 911. Any student interested in taking thiscourse should attend the first session of the course.
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LevelElementary100~
Pre-Intermediate
200~
Intermediate 1
301~
Intermediate 2
401~
Pre-Advanced
501~

IntensiveCourse

Regular Course
Integrated
Classes

Focus ClassesKanji

pro.

100
(10 periods)

200(10 periods)

301(5 periods)
401(5 periods)
501(5 periods)
601(3 periods)

grammar311
grammar411
grammar511
grammar611

reading
312
reading412
reading
512
reading612

listeningwriting
oral
Kanji
901
313
314
315
listeningwriting
oral
902
413
414
415
listeningwriting
oral
903
513
514
515
current/
writingoral
Advanced 1
listening
614
615
601~
613
pro.
911
701
grammarreading
current/
writingoral
904
Advanced 2(2 periods)
711
712
listening
714
715
701~
713
business
Upper Advanced
current
drama
818
801~816817
writing=Written Expression, oral=Oral Communication, current/listening＝Current Japanese Studies: Listening Comprehension,
current=Current Japanese Studies, drama=Japanese Drama and Documentaries, business=Business Japanese, pro= Pronunciation.

Turning in the “Class Registration Card”
Once the classes the student wants to register for have been decided, he or she should make sure that thenumber of class periods is appropriate, that the Japanese language classes do not conflict with other classes thestudents plan to take, and that the level of the course is appropriate to the competence of the student. Oncechecked, the students must write the names of the classes on the Class Registration Card and turn it in to theStudent Exchange Division. However, students should be aware of the fact that depending on their student
category (research student, etc.), they may be required to take specific classes.
If the student has any questions regarding class registration, he or she should consult with the instructor
responsible for the program, especially after receiving results from the placement test.

Changing Class Levels
Changing class levels is possible, however this is a procedure that must take place within two weeks of thestart of classes. If a student would like to change levels, he or she should discuss it with the class level coordinator.
The class level coordinator will reconsider the student’s level based on the placement test results and interview.

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Level (Class code)

Class level Coordinator

Elementary(100: Intensive)

FUJIMORI Hiroko

Pre-Intermediate(200: Intensive)

IJUIN Ikuko

Intermediate 1(301~)

SUZUKI Mika

Intermediate 2(401~)

FUJIMURA Tomoko

Pre-Advanced(501~)SUZUKI Tomomi

Advanced 1(601~)

SUGANAGA Rie

Advanced 2(701~)

NAKAMURA Akira

Upper Advanced(801~)NAKAMURA Akira

Changing Classes
As explained above, changing classes and levels is possible within two weeks of the start of classes. If astudent wishes to change classes, he or she must inform the instructors about the reasons for such a change. Then,the student must inform the class level coordinator about the new class and complete the registration procedures.
Once all changes in the classes have taken place, the student must inform both the class level coordinator and thestudent advisor.

International Student Category

Student Advisor

Research Students <Preparatory>SUZUKI Tomomi

Teacher Training Students

SUGANAGA Rie and ZENNYOJI Toshiyuki

Research Students

SUZUKI Mika

ISEPTUFS or Short-term Students

IJUIN Ikuko

Japanese Studies Students

NAKAMURA Akira

Purchasing Textbooks
Textbooks may be purchased in the COOP bookstore in University Hall. If you do not purchase textbooks afterclass registration, you won’t be able to attend classes.

Class Enrollment and Credits
Students, depending on their categories, may receive credits for the Japanese classes in JLPTUFS. For moredetails, students should consult with their student advisors.
International students who are taking Japanese language classes as preparation for further education,undergraduate students of TUFS and research students enrolled in the TUFS graduate program will not receive
credit. However, a certificate of enrollment will be issued if necessary.

Grades for Enrolled Classes
Grades for classes in the Japanese Language Program of TUFS will be based upon the instructors’ evaluationsof the following areas:－15－1. Quizzes 2. Mid-term and Final Examinations 3. Course Assignments and homework
4. Attendance 5. Class participation 6. Achievement in other coursework given by instructors.
Final grades will be given on the following scale: A=80-100 (excellent), B=70-79 (good), C=60-69 (pass),
D=0-59 (fail). When a student, whose level is between 100 and 600, successfully receives A or B in three credits(excluding Kanji and Pronunciation classes), he or she is eligible to study at a higher level in the next term. 700
level students who successfully receive A or B in two credits are eligible to study at 800 level from the next term.
C and D grades indicate that a student does not have sufficient Japanese proficiency to progress to a higher level.

Class Attendance
Attendance of classes in the Japanese Language Program is recorded by the Student Exchange Division. The
Ministry of Justice’s Immigration Bureau requires TUFS to record the students’ class attendance in case aninternational student’s attendance record is needed. If the attendance rate is lower than 80 percent, the student
shall not receive a grade for that class in principle. Please note that a low attendance rate also may result in losing
your international student status.

Recognition of Program Completion
Recognition of completion of the Japanese Language Program of TUFS depends on the requirements of thestudent category an international student belongs to. Therefore, there is no general requirement for recognition ofcompletion of the program. For details about program completion requirements, please consult your student
advisor.

Rules Pertaining to Exams and Tests
A student who cheats during quizzes or mid-term and final examinations will instantly lose his or her
qualifications to complete the class. Furthermore, that student’s entire class registrations will be invalidated.

Supplementary Exams and Make-up Exams for Mid-terms and Finals
Students must take mid-term and final examinations for Japanese classes on the dates set by their instructors.
However, if a student is unable to take them for a given reason, he or she must inform the instructor of the reason
and ask for a supplementary or make-up examination. A detailed schedule for mid-term and final examinations
will be posted on the bulletin board.

Bulletin Board
The Japanese Language Program Bulletin Board is located on the first floor of the Japanese Language Center.
This is different from the bulletin board in front of the TUFS main administration building. Notices about testsand classroom changes, as well as important notices for students will be posted here. Please check this bulletinboard every day.

Report Submission Box
In the student mail room on the first floor of the Japanese Language Center, there is a report box. This box isused for submitting homework. Your teacher will instruct you when to use it.
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Students in the Japanese Language Program may be prohibited from attending classes for the following
reasons.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Absence amounting to more than 20 percent of registered class hours
Frequent absence from class without reason
Failure to pay class fees to the university
Difficulty in keeping up with coursework due to absence from class and other reasons
In such cases, the student will not be graded and will not receive recognition for attending the program.

Issuance of Documents
If necessary, the below-listed certificates will be issued.
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2.
3.
4.

Transcript of Grades
Attendance Record
Recognition of Credit Certificate
Other Documents

Class TimesClass periods of the Japanese Language Program are as follows:
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Period 4
Period 5Class Time
8:30 ~ 10:00
10:10 ~ 11:40
LUNCH
12:40 ~ 14:10
14:20 ~ 15:50
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Placement Test

October 3 (Wed.) 10:00~ 12:00

Hiragana Class

October 3 (Wed. ) 10:00~12:00

Announcement of Levels

October 3 (Wed.) 15:00~Class Registration

October 5 (Fri.)~ October 18(Thu.)

Classes Period

October 5 (Fri.) ~ February 18 (Mon.)

Mid-term Examinations

To be announced

TUFS Festival (No Class)November 20 (Tue.) ~ November 26 (Mon.)

Winter Holidays

December 18 (Tue.) ~ January 6 (Sun.)Class resume

January 7 (Mon.)

No Class (for the Entrance Exam Preparation)

January 18(Fri.)

Final Examinations

To be announced

Return/Inspection of the Exam

To be announced

Final Day of Spring Term

March 1 (Fri.)* Classes are not held on national holidays. Please be aware that not all national holidays are listed in the schedule
above.

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