Japanese-Language Program for Specialists in Cultural andAcademic Fields＜Programs open to applications from overseas＞
This program supports the Japanese-language studies of specialists (researchers, postgraduate
students, librarians, museum curators, etc.) who require high-level Japanese language ability
to smoothly conduct research and work in their field. The program provides participants withpractical Japanese-language ability based on a curriculum that is specifically designed for theneeds of each field.
The purpose of this intensive training is to learn the kind of Japanese that is useful for specialized
work and research activities, but professional education in their specific area of expertise is notprovidedProgram Period/Scheduled Number of Participants
2 courses are conducted every year.
• 2-month course: June to August / Approx. 12 participants※2022 Academic year : January to March in 2023
• 5-month course: July to December / Approx. 12 participants※5-month course has changes from 6-month course since 2020 Academic year.
Participants of Years 2019 - 2021

2019
2monthKorea
China
TaiwanMongolia
Indonesia
Philippines
Viet Nam
Australia
CanadaU.S.A
BrazilItalyU.KNetherlands
Germany
UkraineKazakhstan
Hungary
Russia
Egypt
Total



Eligible Participants

6month2
12021

2020
OnlineTotal

Online122111111141212221322111121011619103331111319324211131145

Potential participants should reside overseas and currently be active as a researcher,postgraduate student, librarian, or museum curator. They should also be active in fields suchas the social sciences and humanities, and their work should be somehow related to Japan.
Application Method
Details of the application method are available on the Japan Foundation website.
・the Japan Foundation website

https://www.jpf.go.jp/e/program/japanese.html#jp_7

・For inquiries, please contact the Educational Training Team at Japanese-Language Institute,Kansai of the Japan Foundation.
TEL: 072-490-2601
FAX: 072-490-2801
E-mail: jpf-kansai@jpf.go.jp

Training Concept DesignJapanese-Language Program for Specialists in Cultural and Academic Fields(2-Month Course)
Training ContentJapanese classes in the 2-month course focus on general Japanese language proficiency andaim for level-based improvement of speaking, hearing, reading, and writing skills. Training
also seeks to provide participants with Japanese-language ability useful for conducting
specialized work and academic research activities.
In addition to Japanese-language classes, the 2-month course includes activities forenhancing participants' understanding of Japanese society, such as social events with thelocal community and field trips. Although the 2-month course does not include an intensive
study period for specialized activities (research activities) like the 5-month course, it ispossible for students to act independently to gather materials, meet with specialists andperform other research activities during their free time and on class holidays. As a generalrule, absence from Japanese-language classes is not possible.
Program Flow

Example of Class Schedule
MONTUE

WED

THU

FRI

1
(9:00-9:50)

Integrated Japanese/2

Academic Grammar

Integrated Japanese(10:00-10:50)
3(11:00-11:50)

4(13:20-14:10)
5(14:20-15:10)

Kanji・
Kanji-based

Kanji・
Conversation

Vocabulary(15:20-16:10)

Conversation

Vocabulary

Experience

vocabulary
Practice

SocioCultural

Kanji-based
AssemblyPresentation

Computer

ICT

Reading/
ReportWriting

Program/Presentation

Nihongo CaféSpecialized

6Kanji-based

Independent
Study

Specialized
Reading/
Report Writing：Compulsory Subjects
Compulsory classes include a general Japanese language class for increasing overall ability,and oral presentation classes designed to enable participants to introduce individual research
themes and areas of interest in Japanese. At the end of the course, the results are given inJapanese in a final presentation.
The final presentation consists of 10-minute speech using PowerPoint graphics created by theparticipant.

Japanese-Language Program for Specialists in Cultural and Academic Fields(5-Month Course)
Training Content

Japanese classes in the 5-month course focus on Japanese language proficiency necessary
for specialized work or research activities. The training also aims to assist participants inacquiring Japanese language skills necessary to collect information, give presentations, andnetwork with related professions. The training cultivates practical Japanese language skills
through research activities such as visits to related business and research institutions, as wellas meetings with specialists.
Moreover, the 5-month course includes activities for enhancing participants' understandingof Japanese society, such as social events with the local community and field trips. The course
also includes programs for visiting institutions related to the participants' field of expertise.
Furthermore, the course includes an intensive study period for specialized activities (researchactivities). During this period, participants are able to focus on research activities such as thecollection of materials and meeting with specialists. Although specialized activities (researchactivities) are conducted by consulting with a tutor, participants are expected to have aspecific and concrete research theme/activity theme, and are expected to be independent
and willing enough to design and plan their own specialized activities to be conducted outside
the institute. Absence from Japanese-language classes is not possible.
Program Flow

Example of Class Schedule (Term1)
MON

TUE

WED

THU

FRI

Kanji・

Tutorial

Kanji-based/

vocabulary

Socio-1(9:00-9:50)

Integrated Japanese2(10:00-10:50)
3(11:00-11:50)

Kanji・

Kanji・

Kanji-based

Kanji-based

vocabulary

vocabulary

Assembly

Cultural

Preparationfor4(13:20-14:10)

Conversation& Interview

Presentation

5

Specialized/Independent

Activities
Computer(14:20-15:10)

ProgramNihongo CaféSpecializedStudy

Reading

6

Specialized(15:20-16:10)

Reading

Example of Class Schedule (Term2)
MON

TUE

WED

THU

FRI

1
(9:00-9:50)

Integrated Japanese2(10:00-10:50)
3(11:00-11:50)

4(13:20-14:10)

5(14:20-15:10)

Kanji・

Kanji・

Kanji-based

Kanji-based

vocabulary

vocabulary

Kanji・
Assembly

Kanji-based
vocabulary

SocioCultural
Experience
ProgramSpecialized

Tutorial//

Reading/

Independent

Independent

Study

Study

Tutorial

Academic

Specialized

Writing

Presentation

Tutorial/

Reading/

Independent

Tutorial

Study：Compulsory Subjects
At the end of the course, a final presentation is given in Japanese. The presentation consistsof an oral or written report regarding independent research themes and specialized activities.
This final presentation displays the results of the intensive course and specialized activities
conducted during the 5-month period.

For this final presentation, participants are expected to create their own PowerPoint graphics
and introduce information in an organized manner. When composing a written report,
participants present their research through an appropriate form of writing and logicaldevelopment. Through these expressive activities, participants cultivate the ability tologically explain their independent research themes and specialized activities.