Japanese Language Education Division, GlobE(Center for Japanese Language Education)
2024A Semester Application Guidelines

Japanese Language Education Division, GlobE(Center for Japanese Language Education)
https://globe.u-tokyo.ac.jp/nkc/index.html*Center for Japanese Language Education is a common name for Japanese Language Education Department,
Center for Global Education,UTokyo

Course Eligibility
The Japanese language courses of the Center are open to those who are affiliated with the UTokyo as follows:① International students, ②Foreign researchers, and ③Their （①,②） spouses（★Some classes only）.
Non-UTokyo members are not eligible to take the courses. Every course has different eligibility requirements, soplease make sure to check in advance.
Application qualiﬁcations

General Course

Intensive Course

Other Courses① International Students✔

✔

✔

② Foreign Researchers✔

③ Their spouses✔★

✔

Please check “Course Overview” on Center’s website for general information.

Online Registration
The application documents are submitted through Online Application System, available at the Center’swebsite.
For Online Application, check the information of each course.
[Step １： System registration]* For those who have already completed system registration, please move to Step 2.
・For system registration, please prepare the following:(1） A copy of Ofﬁcial Student ID/Staff ID card issued by UTokyo(2） Your ID photo (4cm x 3cm)
(3） A statement testifying that the applicant is a spouse of the university’s student
or researcher (refer to the template)[Step ２：Application for Japanese courses this semester]* You are required to upload a copy of your UTokyo ID every semester even if you havealready completed system registration.
・Please take the level check test on the Center’s website, then select the appropriate course toapply. Depending on the course of your choice, you may be required to supply additional
documents.
・For the deadlines to apply to each course, please refer to the course guideline. No applications
will be accepted after the deadline.

NOTE・ Classes will be taught online.
・No credits from UTokyo are granted in the courses offered by the Center for Japanese Language Education.
・When necessary, the Center’s faculty members will advise applicants to switch from the classthey applied to another class/course which is more suitable for their interests, schedule, or level.
・After registering for the course, we will send you information about the course and important
instructions via email until the day before the course begins. Information such as the Zoom URL andcourse materials can also be checked there.
・ The course might be cancelled if enrollment is below the prescribed minimum.

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2024A Semester
ForStudents
Researchers
Spouses ★

General Course＊ The schedule is subject to change＊Classes will be taught online.
＊This course offers one to several sessions per week to accommodate the busy schedules of UTokyo members. Prior toapplying, please review the requirements of the course located on “General Course” of the Center’s website.

Course Period
From Thursday, October 10, 2024 to Wednesday, January 22, 2025
＊No classes from December 17, 2024 to January 5, 2025

＊ Level 1 Application Practice am / pm, Level 2 Application Practice am / pm,
Level 2 Read & Talk am / pm, Kanji Ⅰ/Ⅱ： From Thursday, October 24, 2024 to Friday, January 31, 2025
＊The following classes have a duration of one term. (A1) and (A2) classes have the same content.
Business Japanese：(A1) From Thursday, October 10 to Thursday, November 14, 2024
(A2) From Friday, November 29, 2024 to Friday, January 17 , 2025
Japanese culture and society ：(A1) From Wednesday, October 16 to Wednesday, November 20, 2024
(A2) From Friday, November 29, 2024 to Friday, January 17 , 2025

Timetables＊In the General Course, classes primarily focus on oral communication (speaking and listening). Amongthese, the 'Comprehensive Japanese' levels 1 to 5 serve as the base for each level. Please choose andenroll in one level.
＊If there are classes available that mach your level, you can also combine them with other optionalclasses and take multiple classes. However, in the elementary stage, it is recommended to prioritize taking
the foundational classes for your better understanding.
＊Please check your level from the Center’s website and choose the appropriate level based on the result.
URL：https://www.todai-ic-nihongo.com/center/LevelCheck/nihongo.html →＊The Comprehensive Japanese courses at level 3 and below, Kanji Ⅰ, and Kanji Ⅱ are open to spouses ofinternational students and foreign researchers.

*In addition, several courses that are same as those of “General Course: Comprehensive Japanese” are also offered at Komaba
Research Campus. For more information, check the following website:http://jlc.iis.u-tokyo.ac.jp/english.html

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Spouses ★

General Course＊ The schedule is subject to change

Level 1 <Elementary> …… Level 5<Advanced>Timetables
Level 1（Lower-Elementary）* The two sessions with colored borders and a white interior represent the base classes for that level. In
this semester, Level 1 offers four classes: (A), (B), (C), and (D). All four have the same content.
* Classes with the same name, whether 'am' or 'pm', have identical content.

Level 2（Upper-Elementary）* The two sessions with colored borders and a white interior represent the base classes for that level.
Please choose and enroll in either 'am' or 'pm’.
* Classes with the same name, whether 'am' or 'pm', have identical content.

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2024A Semester
ForStudents
Researchers
Spouses ★

General Course＊ The schedule is subject to change

Level 1 <Elementary> …… Level 5<Advanced>

Timetables
Level pre3（Elementary to Interemediate）* The two sessions with colored borders and a white interior represent the base classes for that level.
Please choose and enroll in either 'am' or 'pm’.
* Classes with the same name, whether 'am' or 'pm', have identical content.

Level 3（Lower-Intermediate）* The two sessions with colored borders and a white interior represent the base classes for that level.
Please choose and enroll in either 'am' or 'pm’.
* Classes with the same name, whether 'am' or 'pm', have identical content.

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2024A Semester
ForStudents
Researchers
Spouses ★

General Course＊ The schedule is subject to change

Level 1 <Elementary> …… Level 5<Advanced>

Timetables
Level 4（Upper-Interemediate）* The two sessions with colored borders and a white interior represent the base classes for that level.
Please choose and enroll in either 'am' or 'pm’.
* Classes with the same name, whether 'am' or 'pm', have identical content.
* 'Business Japanese’ has a duration of one term. (A1) and (A2) classes have the same content.

Level 5（Advanced）* The two sessions with colored borders and a white interior represent the base classes for that level.
Please choose and enroll in either 'am' or 'pm’.
* Classes with the same name, whether 'am' or 'pm', have identical content.
* 'Business Japanese' and 'Japanese Culture and Japanese Society' ’ have a duration of one term. (A1) and(A2) classes have the same content.

Online Registration
The application documents are submitted through Online Application System, available at theCenter’s website. To complete application, you need to complete the following two steps.

[Step 1 ：System registration]
Log in page: https://reg.nkc.u-tokyo.ac.jp/Portfolio/sportfolio*For those who have already completed system registration, please move to Step 2.

・For system registration, please prepare the following:（1） A copy of Ofﬁcial Student ID/Staff ID card issued by UTokyo*（2） Your ID photo (4cm x 3cm)
・In addition, spouses must supply the following (3).
（3） A statement testifying that the applicant is a spouse of the university’s student or researcher(refer to the sample)[Step 2 ：Application for General Courses this semester]* You are required to upload a copy of your UTokyo ID every semester even if you have already completed
system registration.

・Please take the level check test on the Center’s website, then select the appropriate level to apply.
You can access to the level check test from here.

＜Application Period ＞〔Application start〕① International Students
Monday, September 9, 2024
② Foreign Researchers
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
③ Spouses of ①or②Wednesday, October 2, 2024

〔Application deadline〕【Step1】System registration: Monday, October 7, 2024～

【Step2】Course application: Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Please note that the registration deadline for the following class is different.
● Level 1 Application Practice, Level 2 Application Practice, Level 2 Read & Talk, Kanji【Step1】System registration: Monday, October 21

Ⅰ/Ⅱ【Step2】Course application: Tuesday, October 22● Business Japanese(A2), Japanese culture and society (A2)
【Step1】System registration: Tuesday, November 26【Step2】Course application: Wednesday, November 27

NOTE＊Foreign researchers will need to upload a letter of request from their supervising professor
at UTokyo.
＊ A sample form can be downloaded from the Center’s website.

＊Applicants must start attending the course by the ﬁfth day of the course at the latest. If you areunable to start attending the course by then, consider taking a Short-term Course or Special Themed Seminar.

Contact
International Education Promotion GroupE-mail: nihongo.adm@gs.mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp
Center for Japanese Language Education Website：https://globe.u-tokyo.ac.jp/nkc/en/index.html

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Intensive Japanese CourseForStudents＊ The schedule is subject to change＊Classes will be taught online.
＊Offering elementary to upper-intermediate classes, this course is designed for students who wish to learn theJapanese language intensively within a limited time frame. Prior to applying, please review the class description
located on “Intensive Japanese Course” on the Center’s website.

Class Levels and Course Period
Details of the courses will be announced on “Course Calendar” of the Center’s website.
The following classes are currently scheduled to be offered.
◆Class 1 (For Beginners: ‘Introduction to Japanese’)
Period: From Tuesday, October 15 to Friday, November 1Time: Period 3 (13:00-14:45) Total 12 classes for 3 weeks
Application period: From Monday, September 9 to Thursday, October 10◆Class 2 (Upper-Elementary)
Period: From Tuesday, October 15 to Friday, November 1Time: Period 1 (8:00-10:15) Total 12 classes for 3 weeks
Application period: From Monday, September 9 to Thursday, October 10◆Class 3 (Lower-Intermediate)
Period: From Tuesday, November 12 to Friday, November 29
Time: Period 1 (8:30-10:15) Total 12 classes for 3 weeks
Application period: From Monday, September 9 to Friday, November 8◆Class 4 (Upper-Intermediate)
Period: From Tuesday, November 12 to Friday, November 29
Time: Period 3 (13:00-14:45) Total 12 classes for 3 weeks
Application period: From Monday, September 9 to Friday, November 8NOTEThe Intensive Japanese Course is designed to facilitate consistent and effective daily learning forachieving a certain level of proﬁciency in a short period. Given that irregular attendance canpotentially impact not only you but also your classmates' learning progress and outcomes,
attendance for all classes is generally expected. If absences are planned before the enrollment
stage, please consider taking another term.
Contact
International Education Promotion GroupE-mail: nihongo.adm@gs.mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp
Center for Japanese Language Education Website：https://globe.u-tokyo.ac.jp/nkc/en/index.html

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2024A Semester
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Researchers

Short-term Japanese Course

The Short-term Japanese Course is offered for UTokyo international students and foreign researchers
who are not able to attend class on a regular basis during the semester, or who miss the ﬁrst sessionsof regular courses due to late arrival in Japan. (This is not a course offered on the basis of students’request.) There are courses available for beginners to advanced levels, and each of them consists of a
total of 5 - 10 classes over one - two week.
The following classes are currently scheduled to be offered.
◆Survival Japanese (November)(Beginner)
Period: From Tuesday, November 5 to Monday, November 11,
Time : Period 3 (13:00-14:45)
Application period: From Monday, September 9 to Thursday, October 31
In addition, the following classes are currently scheduled to be offered.
Details of the courses will be announced on “Course Calendar” of the Center’s website.
Please note that the day before the application deadline will be the deadline for system registration.
◇ Survival Japanese (December)(Beginner)◇ Level 1 Further Steps(Lower-Elementary)◇ Level 2 Further Steps(Upper-Elementary)◇ Level 3 Further Steps(Lower-Intermediate)◇ Level 4 Further Steps(Upper-Intermediate)◇ Level 5 Further Steps(Advanced)◇ Let’s Complete Elementary Level Japanese!

(Upper-Elementary)

Contact
International Education Promotion GroupE-mail: nihongo.adm@gs.mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp
Center for Japanese Language Education Website：https://globe.u-tokyo.ac.jp/nkc/en/index.html

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2024A Semester
For

Special Themed Seminar

StudentsResearchers

The Center offers special themed seminars, which cover a speciﬁc topic, for one to several days.
The following class is currently scheduled to be offered.
◆Kanji First Step(For Beginners, non-kanji background students)
Date & Time : October 16 (Wed), 18 (Fri), 21 (Mon), 23 (Wed), 2024
Period 4 (14:55-16:40)
Application period: From Monday, September 9 to Thursday, October 10

Additionally, we typically offer the following courses each year. *Please note that these are examples,
and whether they will be offered this term is yet to be determined.
Details of the courses will be announced on “Course Calendar” of the Center’s website.

Please note that the day before the application deadline will be the deadline for system
registration.
◇ Bridge to Level2 (Lower-Elementary)◇ Bridge to Level pre3(Upper-Elementary)◇Speak and Listen Well in Japanese for Intermediate Learners(Intermediate)◇Japanese Kanji for Students with Chinese language background◇ Explore interacting in Japanese with greeting expressions(Upper-Intermediate)(Advanced)

Individual Tutoring Sessions are also available via online this semester.
For details, please visit Center’s website.

Contact
International Education Promotion GroupE-mail: nihongo.adm@gs.mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp
Center for Japanese Language Education Website：https://globe.u-tokyo.ac.jp/nkc/en/index.html