JLPTUFS: Japanese Language Program of TUFS
- Japanese Program Outline The 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 who
would like to learn Japanese for academic purposes.
At TUFS, the Spring Quarter begins in April and the Fall Quarter begins in October. JLPTUFS lasts for the 13
weeks of each quarter. However, please be aware that if a class has an insufficient number of students, it may not
be held that quarter.

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.

Intensive
CourseInternational Student Category

Regular Course
Integrated

FocusedPreparatory Research students
Teacher training students
Research students
ISEPTUFS students
Japanese studies students
J3 Students
Visiting students
Students in the Japan-Korea Joint Government Scholarship Program<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 Students:
September 26 (Mon.)

12:00 to 13:00 PLACE: Prometheus Hall, AGORA Global 1F- Research Students:
September 26 (Mon.)

12:00 to 13:00 PLACE: Small Conference Room1, Administration Bldg. 2F- Preparatory Research Students:
September 26 (Mon.)

Please refer to the “Guidebook” for more information.

- Teacher Training Students:
September 26 (Mon.)

15:00 to 15:30 PLACE: Room 511, 5F, Japanese Language Center- Japanese Studies Students:
September 26 (Mon.)

13:00 to 14:30

PLACE: Room 214, 2F, Japanese Language Center

To be announced- J3 Students:- Students in the Japan-Korea Joint Government Scholarship Program:
September 26 (Mon.)

Please refer to the “Guidebook” for more information.

If you have not learned Japanese, takeIf you have learned some Japanese, take

Hiragana Class:Placement Test:

Students must learn the basics of the JapaneseStudents must take the placement test to determine

writing system (Hiragana).

their Japanese level.

TIME & DATE: September 28 (Wed.)

TIME & DATE: September 28 (Wed.) 10:00 to 12:00
PLACE: Japanese Language Center

10:00 to 12:00

ISEPTUFS Students: Rm.103 and 107
Research Students: Rm.213
Preparatory Research Students : Rm.213
Teacher Training Students: Rm.213
Japanese Studies Students: Rm.214
Visiting Students : Rm.213
Students in the Japan-Korea Joint Government
Scholarship Program: Rm.213

PLACE: Room 201, 2F, Japanese Language Center

Those whose category is not listed above please
consult with the Student Exchange Division.
Please bring a pencil, an eraser and your Student
Identification Card with you.
Students who did not take Kanji Classes in theprevious quarters and wish to take Class 901 to 904 forthe first time this quarter are required to take the Kanji
placement test.
TIME & DATE: September 28 (Wed.) 11:00 to 11:30
PLACE: Room 216, 2F, Japanese Language Center
12Placement Test Level Announcement:
15:00, September 29 (Thu.) 1F Bulletin Board, Japanese Language Center
Kanji placement test level announcement will be up on 15:00, September 29 (Thu.), too.
Registration Consultation:

Please consult your student advisor directly.

Start of formal classes: October 3 (Mon.)
Students should buy required textbooks at the university bookstore when they decide to register particular classes.
However, at the beginning of the quarter while students are trying classes out and deciding which classes toregister for, it is not necessary for them to do so. Photocopying a textbook is prohibited.
Deadline for Course Registration: October 14 (Fri.)
Students should write the names of the required classes that they are accepted into on “Class Registration Card”(printed in pink) and submit it to the Student Exchange Division, 1F, Administration Building.
NOTE: If you wish to participate in JLPTUFS, be sure to FILL OUT AND TURN IN THE CLASSREGISTRATION CARD above by the deadline. Otherwise, you will be considered as “uninterested in learning
Japanese” and become unable to register for classes.

Hiragana ClassInternational students who are learning Japanese for the first time must participate in the Hiragana Class. This
class will teach students Hiragana, elementary letters. Textbooks used in all Japanese language 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” courses. The chart on the next page lists the Japanese
language classes offered each quarter, along with their codes.
The “Intensive Course” Class 100 and 200 each has 10 periods per week. The “Regular Course” is further
divided into “Integrated Classes” and “Focused Classes” which focus on specific aspects of Japanese. In the former,
Class 301, 401 and 501 (each 5 periods per week), Class 601 (3 periods), and Class 701 (2 periods) are available.
In the latter, starting from level 100 each class at all levels has 1 period per week. However, at the “Upper Advanced”(800 level) “Integrated Class” is not available but instead six “Focused Classes”. Students should choose theirclasses according to their Japanese language level, their own interests and the language skills they want to improve.
Kanji Class (1 period per week for Class 901, 902, 9 03 and 904) is held for students enrolled at or above level200. Students interested in taking the Kanji Class are recommended to take the following classes:
Class 901 if they are at Level 200 or 300
Class 902 if they are at Level 400 or 500
Class 903 if they are at Level 600
Class 904 if they are at Level 700 or higher

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Students who did not take Kanji Classes in the previous quarters and the newly-enrolled students that wish
to take Class 901 to 904 for the first time this quarter are required to take the Kanji placement test. Students
who have taken Kanji classes in the Spring Quarter 2016 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.

Level

Intensive
CourseRegular Course
Integrated
Classes

FocusedClassesKanji

Elementary

100

writing

oral

100~

(10 periods)

114

115

200

oral
215
oral
315
oral
415

Pre-Intermediate
200~
Intermediate 1
301~
Intermediate 2
401~

301
(5 periods)
401(5 periods)

grammar311
grammar411

reading
312
reading412

listening313
listening
413

writing214
writing314
writing414

Pre-Advanced

501

grammarreadinglisteningwriting

oral

501~

(5 periods)

511

512

513

514

515

Advanced 1

601

grammarreadinglisteningwritingoral(10 periods)

Kanji
901

Kanji
902
Kanji

601~

(3 periods)

611

612

613

614

615

616

701

grammarreadinglisteningwritingoralcurrent

business

701~(2 periods)

711

712

713

714

715

716

718

Kanji

Upper
Advancedreading

drama

writingoralcurrent

business

904

801~

812

817

814

815

816

88

903

Grammar = Vocabulary & Grammar, writing = Written Expression, oral = Oral Communication, current= Current Japanese Studies,
drama=Japanese Drama and Documentaries, business=Business Japanese, writing 814 = Academic Writing,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 the numberof class periods is appropriate, that the Japanese language classes do not conflict with other classes the students plan
to take, and that the level of the course is appropriate to the competence of the student. Once checked, the students
must write the names of the classes on the Class Registration Card and turn it in to the Student 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

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pro.
911

current

Advanced 2

responsible for the program, especially after receiving results from the placement test.

pro.

Changing Class Levels
Changing class levels is possible, however this is a procedure that must take place within two weeks of the startof 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. If thestudent’s change is approved, he or she will receive a “permission for level change” form from the class level
coordinator.
Class level Coordinator

Level (Class code)
Elementary(100 ~ 115)

FUJIMORI Hiroko

Pre-Intermediate(200 ~ 215)

OKA Yoko

Intermediate 1(301 ~ 315)

KANEKO Hiroko

Intermediate 2(401 ~ 415)

KUDO Kanako

Pre-Advanced(501 ~ 515)

HANAZONO Satoru

Advanced 1(601 ~ 616)SUZUKI Mika

Advanced 2(701 ~ 718)

OTSU Tomomi

Upper Advanced(812 ~ 816)

OTSU Tomomi

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

Student Advisor

Preparatory Research Students

HANAZONO Satoru

Teacher Training Students

OTSU Tomomi

Research Students

KUDO Kanako

ISEPTUFS Students

Fujimori Hiroko

Japanese Studies Students

SUZUKI Mika

Visiting Students / J3 Students

IJUIN Ikuko

Students in the Japan-Korea Joint Government Scholarship Program

HANAZONO Satoru

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Purchasing Textbooks
Textbooks may be purchased in the COOP bookstore in University Hall. If you do not purchasetextbooks after class 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 more details, 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’
evaluations of the following areas:
1. Quizzes 2. Mid-term and final examinations 3. Course assignments and homework
4. Class participation 5. Achievement in other coursework given by instructors.
Final grades will be given on the following scale: S=90-100(outstanding), A=80-89 (excellent),
B=70-79 (good), C=60-69 (pass), F=0-59 (fail). When a student, whose level is between 100 and 600,
successfully receives S, 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 quarter. 700 level students who successfully receive
S, A or B in two credits are eligible to study at 800 level from the next quarter. C and F grades indicatethat a student does not have sufficient Japanese proficiency to progress to a higher level.
The grades (including F) of Japanese classes are also converted into GPA for research students,
ISEPTUFS students, Japanese studies students, and J3 students.
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’ classattendance in case an international student’s attendance record is needed. If the attendance rate islower than 80 percent, the student shall not receive a grade for that class in principle. Please note thata low attendance rate also may result in losing your international student status.

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Recognition of Program Completion
Recognition of completion of the Japanese Language Program of TUFS depends on therequirements of the student category an international student belongs to. Therefore, there is no general
requirement for recognition of completion 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 theirinstructors. 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 administrationbuilding. Notices about tests and classroom changes, as well as important notices for students will be
posted here. Please check this bulletin board 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 is used for submitting homework. Your teacher will instruct you when to use it.

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Expulsion
Students in the Japanese Language Program may be prohibited from attending classes for thefollowing 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.
1.
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:
Class Time
8:30 ~ 10:00
10:10 ~ 11:40
LUNCH
12:40 ~ 14:10
14:20 ~ 15:50
16:00 ~ 17:30

Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Period 4
Period 5

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Fall 2016 Academic Calendar for the Japanese Language Program
Fall Quarter 2016 (October to January)

Schedule
Placement Test

September 28 (Wed.) 10:00 to 12:00

Hiragana Class

September 28 (Wed.) 10:00 to 12:00

Announcement of Levels

September 29 (Thu.) 15:00

Classes begin

October 3 (Mon.)

Japanese Class Registration

October 3 (Mon.) ~ October 14 (Fri.)Classes on a National Holiday

October 10 (Mon.)

Japanese Class Registration Adjustment

October 17 (Mon.) ~ October 25 (Tue.)

Mid-term Examinations

To be announced

TUFS Festival (No Class)November 18 (Fri.) ~ November 24 (Thu.)

Classes on a National Holiday

December 23 (Fri.)

Final Classes before Winter Holidays

December 26 (Mon.)

Winter Holidays

December 27 (Tue.) ~ January 4 (Wed.)

Classes resume

January 5 (Thu.)

No Class (for the Entrance Exam Preparation)

January 13 (Fri.)

Final Examinations

To be announced

Return/Inspection of the Exam

To be announced

Classes end

January 20 (Fri.)* Classes are not held on national holidays except for October 10 and December 23. Please be awarethat not all national holidays are listed in the schedule above.
Emergency Situations: In cases like those below, please call the Student Exchange Division, andfollow their instructions.
1. Absence from class due to transportation strike
2. Cancellation or rescheduling of classes due to transportation strike
3. Absence due to illness
4. Cancellation or rescheduling of classes due to typhoons
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Questions and Concerns:
1. Please consult the instructor of each class regarding the following:
Questions regarding the class
Questions regarding studying
Questions regarding textbook or course materials
Questions regarding absence from class
Questions regarding tests and exams
Questions regarding grades and evaluations
2. Please consult your class level coordinator regarding the following:
Questions regarding Japanese language class level
Questions regarding class changes and registration
Questions regarding advancement to higher level classes
3. Please consult your student advisor regarding the following:
Questions and concerns regarding class changes and registration
Questions regarding the recognition of credit or completion of the program
Questions and concerns regarding personal problems
Questions and concerns regarding your studies that you cannot discuss with the
instructor
Concerns regarding the need for an extended absence from class
Questions and concerns regarding living in Japan
Questions and concerns regarding travel outside of Japan, including returning to yourhome country
4. Please consult the staff of the Student Exchange Division regarding the following:
Questions and concerns regarding the “Class Registration Card”
Concerns regarding various certificates and documents
5. Please inform the Student Exchange Division in case of the following:
Changes in your address or phone number
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List of Faculty of the Japanese Language Program of TUFS
Faculty Names

Office Room No.

Telephone No.

Professor

ITO Sukero

109 (Center Director’s office)330-5758

Professor

KOBAYASHI Yukie

608

330-5873

Professor

FUJIMURA Tomoko

506

330-5768

Professor

FUJIMORI Hiroko

507

330-5769

Associate Professor

IJUIN Ikuko

611

330-5432

Associate Professor

OTSU Tomomi

609

330-5784

Associate Professor

KANEKO Hiroko

606

330-5781

Associate Professor

KUDO Kanako

619

330-5793

Associate Professor

SUZUKI Mika

614

330-5788

Associate Professor

HANAZONO Satoru

505

330-5767

Assistant Professor

OKA Yoko602

330-5777

Assistant Professor

Utsumi Yoko

513

330-5773

Lecturer

ATAKA Noriko

504

330-5766

Lecturer

IE Misako

504

330-5766

Lecturer

ISHIDA Eriko504

330-5766

Lecturer

UEMURA Yoshiko504

330-5766

Lecturer

OOKI Rie

504

330-5766

Lecturer

KAN Kinchu

504

330-5766

Lecturer

KUMADA Michiko504

330-5766

Lecturer

TAKANO Aiko

504

330-5766

Lecturer

TASHIRO Hitomi

504

330-5766

Lecturer

NAKAMURA Noriko

504

330-5766

Lecturer

NAKAZAWA Sakiko

504

330-5766

Lecturer

NISHIJIMA Eriko504

330-5766

Lecturer

HAYASHI Kaori

504

330-5766

Lecturer

FUKUOKA Rieko

504

330-5766

Lecturer

FUKUSHIMA Sachi

504

330-5766

Lecturer

FUKUMURA Makiko

504

330-5766

Lecturer

MAEDA Maki504

330-5766

Lecturer

MIZUSHINA Wataru

504

330-5766

Lecturer

MIYAJIMA Atsuko

504

330-5766

Lecturer

MORIYA Kumiko504

330-5766

Japanese Language Program of TUFS OfficeStudent Exchange Division

Administration Bldg., 1F

Address:
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Japanese Language Center for International Students
3-11-1 Asahi-cho, Fuchu-shi
Tokyo, JAPAN 183-8534 TEL: (042) 330-5761
20042-330-5184