Fundamental Japanese Course (Japanese Language Program of TUFS)－Japanese Course Registration Outline－
Fundamental Japanese Course at TUFS (Japanese Language Program of TUFS (JLPTUFS)) is designed toteach Japanese 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 13weeks of each quarter. However, please be aware that if a class has an insufficient number of students, that classmay be cancelled.

Program Outline
The Japanese Language Program has seven levels of class to accommodate the varying language proficienciesof students: Elementary 1, Elementary 2, Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2, Pre-Advanced, Advanced 1,and Advanced 2.
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.
<Categories of International Students>
IntegratedInternational Student CategoryClass◎
Undergraduate Students

FocusedClass◎Preparatory Research Students◎◎

Japanese Studies Students◎○ISEPTUFS Students◎○Research Students○◎

Visiting Students-○<Schedule from student’s arrival in Japan to the start of Japanese language classes>
・Those students who have not yet taken the online placement test will be required to take the placement testONLINE.
・Those who have not yet learned to read and write Hiragana (one of Japanese characters) will be required totake the Hiragana class ONLINE.
If you have never learned Japanese before, takeIf you have learned some Japanese, takeHiragana Class:Placement Test:

You must learn the basics of the Japanese

You must take the placement test ONLINE towriting system (Hiragana) ONLINE.

determine your Japanese proficiency level.

Schedule will be provided via E-mail.

Schedule will be provided via E-mail.

↓↓Placement Test Level Announcement:
Your level will be informed to you via E-mail at around April 15 (Wed.).
8↓Start of formal classes: April 20 (Mon.)↓You should purchase required textbooks at the university bookstore or ONLINE when you have decided toregister particular classes. Photocopying a textbook is prohibited.
↓Deadline for Course Registration: April 24 (Fri.)NOTE: 1) Undergraduate Students, ISEPTUFS Students, Japanese Studies Students, Research Students andPreparatory Research Students need to register classes ONLINE (13th through 17th , 20th through 24th, April).
You can change your registration during the course registration amendment period (27th, April through 8th, May).
NOTE: 2) Visiting Students need to fill out and turn in the class registration form to Administrative Office byApril 24th.

Hiragana ClassInternational students who are learning Japanese for the first time must participate in the Hiragana Class. Thisclass will teach students Hiragana, basic orthography. Textbooks used in all Japanese language classes are written
entirely in Japanese, so students are 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.

Types of Classes Offered
The chart on the next page lists the Japanese language classes offered each quarter, along with their codes. The“Integrated Classes” 101, 201, 301, 401 and 501 each has 5 periods, 601 has 3 periods, and 701 has 2 periods perweek. “Focused/Topic Classes” at all levels have 1 period per week. One period is 90 minutes long.
When choosing the "Integrated" class, students need to participate in all the classes. The case when you choose
to register the “Integrated Classes” where two sets of classes are offered, you must select and attend either A set
classes or B set classes and cannot mix the two sets.
“Intensive Japanese 100” which offers 10 periods per week is only available for Undergraduate Students andPreparatory Research Students. ISEPTUFS Students and Research Students should register “Intensive 101.”9<Fundamental Japanese Classes Offered in Spring 2020>
Level

IntensiveClass

Integrated
Classes

Focused/Topic Classes（1 period）

Elementary 1

100

101

writingOral(10 periods)(5 periods)

114

115

201

writing

oral

Kanji

(5 periods)

214

215

901

100~
Elementary 2
201~
Intermediate 1
301~
Intermediate 2
401~

301

reading

writingoral(5 periods)

312

314

315

Kanji

listeningwriting

oral

902

413

414

415

listeningwriting

oral

513

514

515

listeningwritingoralcurrent

613

614

615

616

listeningwritingoral

401(5 periods)

Pre-Advanced
501~

501
(5 periods)

Advanced 1
601~

601
(3 periods)

Advanced 2

Kanji

701

grammar reading
411

412

grammar reading
511

512

grammar reading
611

612

grammar reading

Kanjiliterature business

903

Kanji
904

701~
(2 periods)
711
712
713
714
715
718
※ oral = Oral Communication, current= Current Japanese Studies, business=Business Japanese, literature=Reading JapaneseModern Literature

Please see “Course Descriptions” for details.
http://www.tufs.ac.jp/english/student/international_student/Japanese_Program.html
NOTICE：Students of 700 level can take either “Reading 712” or “Reading Japanese Modern Literature,”NOT both of them.

Registration of Kanji Classes
Kanji classes (Kanji 901, 902, 903, 904; each class opens once a week) are offered for the students of 200level or above. Kanji classes which these students can take are limited according to the levels of students, as seenin the chart below. For example, students of 200 level are allowed to take only Kanji 901, but students of level
300 can take either kanji 901 or Kanji 902, whichever they want to take.
Please choose the class which suits your ability of reading and writing Kanji.
Students who passed the Kanji class in the fall quarter of 2019 can take the class of the next level.
<Japanese class levels and their corresponding Kanji classes>
Level
Kanji Class（JLPT Level）
Level
Kanji Class （JLPT Level）＊100
Unable to take Kanji class500
Kanji 902（N3）OR 903（N2）200
Kanji 901（N4）600
Kanji 903（N2）OR 904（N1）300
Kanji 901（N4）OR 902（N3）700
Kanji 903（N2）OR 904（N1）400
Kanji 902（N3）OR 903（N2） Upper-Advanced Unable to take Kanji class※Students of 100 level will study Kanji in the Intensive or Integrated class.

10Class Registration
In order to improve the communicative and academic skills in Japanese, students of 100 to 600 levels arestrongly recommended to take 3 credits or more in each semester.
Once the classes the student wants to register for have been decided, you should make sure that the number ofthe classes to register is appropriate, that the Japanese language classes do not conflict with other classes to takeand that the level of the classes are appropriate to their competence. Once checked, Undergraduate Students,ISEPTUFS Students, Japanese Studies Students, Research Students and Preparatory Research Students need toregister classes ONLINE. Visiting Students need to submit the Class Registration Form to their academic advisor.
If you have any questions regarding class registration, you should consult with academic advisor. For inquiries
for Japanese classes, Integrated/ Intensive Class Chief will answer them.
<Academic Advisors >Student Category
Undergraduate Students
ISEPTUFS Students
Japanese Studies Students
Preparatory Research Students
Research Students
Visiting Students

Academic Advisor
KUDO Kanako
KUSUMOTO Tetsuya
HANAZONO Satoru
YUKIMATSU Hanae
KUDO Kanako
IJUIN Ikuko<Integrated/Intensive Class Chief>
Subject Title
Intensive Japanese 100
Integrated Japanese 101
Integrated Japanese 201
Integrated Japanese 301
Integrated Japanese 401
Integrated Japanese 501
Integrated Japanese 601
Integrated Japanese 701

Integrated/ Intensive Class Chief
NISHIJIMA Eriko
KUSUMOTO Tetsuya
NISHIJIMA Eriko
YUKIMATSU Hanae
OTSU Tomomi
HANAZONO Satoru
KUDO Kanako
IJUIN Ikuko

NOTICE：Students who are judged as “Upper-Advanced Level” (above level 700) in the result of theplacement test and students who passed the subjects of 700 level in the fall quarter of 2019 are not allowed
to take any class of Fundamental Japanese Course. These students are recommended to take specializedsubjects offered in the Undergraduate program to advance proficiency in Japanese.

Upper Limit for registration for JLP classes
ISEPTUFS Students and Research Students have upper limit for registration for JLP classes. 100-600 levelstudents can register up to 6 credits, 700 level students can register up to 3 credits. There are two types of Japaneseclass registration: integrated-class type or focused-class type. Students with other categories do not have upper
limit for registration.

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Upper limit for registration for JLP classes (ISEPTUFS Students and Research Students only)
Type ofregistration

Integrated type: Register Integratedclasses

Focused type: Register
Focused classes only

100-500 level(up to 6 credits)

1.Integrated classes (5 credits) only or
2. Integrated classes (5 credits) + Focusedclass (1 credit)

Focused classes
only (1-6 credits)

600 level(up to 6 credits)

1.Integrated classes (3 credits) only or
2. Integrated classes (3 credits) + Focusedclasses (1-3 credits)

700 level(up to 3 credits)

1.Integrated classes (2 credits) only or
2. Integrated classes (2 credits) + Focusedclass (1 credit)

Level

Focused classes
only (1-6 credits)

Focused classes
only (1-3 credits)

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

Class Enrollment and Credits
ISEPTUFS Students, Japanese Studies Students and Undergraduate Students can receive credits for “GlobalLiberal Arts Subjects”.
International students who are taking Japanese language classes as preparation for further education, research
students enrolled in the TUFS undergraduate program or graduate program will not receive credit. However, acertificate 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:
1) Quizzes; 2) Mid-term and final examinations; 3) Course assignments and homework; 4) Active Learningassignments; 5) Class participation; 6) Achievement in other coursework given by instructors.
Final grades will be given on the following scale: S=90-100, A+=87-89, A=83-86, A−=80-82, B+=77-79, B=7376, B−=70-72, C+=67-69, C=63-66, C−=60-62, F=0-59 (fail).
The grades (including F) of Japanese classes are also converted into GPA for Undergraduate Students, ISEPTUFS
Students and Japanese Studies Students.

Class Attendance
The Fundamental Japanese Course (JLPTUFS) provides students with opportunities to acquire communication
skills and academic abilities and skills in Japanese effectively. Active participation in classes is a very important
key to that goal and students are required to attend more than 80% of all classes. Students with poor attendance(i.e. below 80%), will not be able to take the mid-term and/or final exam(s) and will not be able to receive grades.
Also, the Attendance of classes in the course is recorded by the Student Exchange Division. The Ministry ofJustice’s Immigration Bureau requires TUFS to record the students’ class attendance in case an international
student’s attendance record is needed. Please note that a low attendance rate may result in losing your12international student status.

Rules Pertaining to Exams and Tests
If you cheat during quizzes or mid-term and final examinations, your entire class registrations will beinvalidated. There is a severe punishment for fraud. Please do NOT commit a dishonest act, even the suspectedone.

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 you are unable to take them for a given reason, you 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 tests
and classroom changes, as well as important notices for students will be posted here. Check this bulletin board
every day. Also, please check TUFS e-mail account everyday so that you can access class information.

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.

Issuance of Documents
If necessary, the below-listed certificates will be issued.
1. Transcript of Grades
2. Attendance Record
3. Recognition of Credit Certificate
4. Other Documents

Class TimesClass periods of the Japanese Language Program are as follows:
Class Period

Class Time

Period 1

8:30 ~ 10:00

Period 2

10:10 ~ 11:40
LUNCH

Period 3

12:40 ~ 14:10

Period 4

14:20 ~ 15:50

Period 5

16:00 ~ 17:30
13Spring 2020 Academic Calendar for the Japanese Language Program
Spring 2020 academic calendar for the Japanese Language Program is follows:
Schedule

Spring 2020 (April to July)

Placement Test

April 17 (Fri.) 13:30 to 14:20

Hiragana Class

April 17 (Fri.) 13:30 to 15:20

Announcement of Levels

April 17 (Fri.) 18:00

Classes begin

April 20 (Mon.)

Japanese Class Registration

April 13 (Mon.) ~ April 17 (Fri.)
April 20 (Mon.) ~ April 24 (Fri.)Japanese Class Registration Adjustment

April 27 (Mon.) ~ May 8 (Fri.)Classes held on national holiday

April 29 (Wed.), May 4 (Mon.), May 5 (Tue.),
May 6 (Wed.)

Spring Quarter ends

July 17 (Fri.)※Classes are not held on national holidays except for April 29, May 4, May 5 and May 6.

Emergency Situations:
In cases like those below, please refer to the TUFS website. If you have any questions, please call the Student
Exchange Division, and follow their instructions.
1. Absence from class due to transportation strike
2. Cancellation or rescheduling of classes due to transportation strike
3. Cancellation or rescheduling of classes due to typhoons

Questions and Concerns:
1. Please consult the instructor of each class regarding the following:① Questions regarding the class② Questions regarding studying③ Questions regarding textbook or course materials④ Questions regarding absence from class⑤ Questions regarding tests and exams⑥ Questions regarding grades and evaluations
2. Please consult your Integrated/ Intensive Class Chief regarding the following:① Questions regarding Japanese language class level② Questions regarding class registration
3. Please consult your academic advisor regarding the following:① Questions and concerns regarding class changes and registration② Questions regarding the recognition of credit or completion of the program14

③ Questions and concerns regarding personal problems④ Questions and concerns regarding your studies that you cannot discuss with theinstructor⑤ Concerns regarding the need for an extended absence from class⑥ Questions and concerns regarding living in Japan⑦ Questions and concerns regarding travel outside of Japan, including returning to yourhome country
Students can also access to Student counseling room or the Health Care Center.
4. Please consult the staff of the Student Exchange Division regarding the following:① Questions and concerns regarding class registration② Concerns regarding various certificates and documents③ Changes in your address or phone number
5. Please inform the Student Exchange Division in case of the following:① Plans to return to your home country or travel outside of Japan
Fundamental Japanese Course (Japanese Language Program of TUFS) OfficeStudent Exchange Division
Administration Bldg., 1F
042-330-5184
Educational Affairs Division
Administration Bldg., 1F
042-330-6168

Address:
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
3-11-1, Asahi-cho, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo, 183-8534, JAPAN15