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, it may notbe held that quarter.

Program Outline
The Japanese Language Program has seven class levels 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. The maximum
student enrollment varies from 10 to 20 depending on the type of the classes.
International Student Category

Intensive

Integrated

FocusedPreparatory Research Students◎◎◎

Teacher training Students-◎◎

Research Students-○◎

ISEPTUFS Students-◎○Japanese Studies Students-◎○

Undergraduate Students◎◎◎

Visiting 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
Program of TUFS. The 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 yetlearned to read and write Hiragana will be required to take the Hiragana class.
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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: April 3 (Wed.)

TIME & DATE: April 3 (Wed.) 13:30 to 15:10

13:30 to 15:30

PLACE: Japanese Language Center

PLACE: Room 201, 2F, Japanese Language◆ ISEPTUFS Students: Rm.213/ Rm.214

Center◆ Research Students: Rm.103/ Rm.107◆ Preparatory Research Students : Rm.215◆ Visiting Students : Rm.216◆ Undergraduate Students : Rm.217
Those whose category is not listed above please
consult with the Student Exchange Division.
Please bring HB pencils, 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
for the first time this quarter are required to take theKanji placement test.
TIME & DATE: April 3 (Wed.) 11:30 to 12:00
PLACE: Room 215, 2F, Japanese Language Center↓↓Placement Test Level Announcement:
18:00, April 3 (Wed.) 1F Bulletin Board, Japanese Language Center※Kanji placement test level announcement will be up on 12:00, April 5 (Fri.)↓
Start of formal classes: April 4 (Thu.)↓Students should purchase required textbooks at the university bookstore when they have decide to register
particular classes. Photocopying a textbook is prohibited. However, at the beginning of the quarter whilestudents are trying classes out and deciding which classes to register, it is not necessary for them to buy.
↓Deadline for Course Registration: April 17 (Wed.)
NOTE: 1) ISEPTUFS, Japanese studies students, Research students, and Undergraduate Students
need to register classes on line (11th through 17th, April). Follow the instructions from the Student Exchange
Division.

9NOTE: 2) Preparatory research students, Teacher training students, and Visiting Students need to fill out andturn in the class registration card above to JLC office 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. 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.

Different 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 2periods per week. “Focused Classes” at all levels have 1 period per week. The “Intensive Course”100 is alsoavailable for Preparatory research students and undergraduate students.
The “Integrated Classes” require students to attend all the classes and . class be taken as

101, 201, 301, 401

and 501 each has 5 periods, 601 has 3 periods, and 701 has 2 periods per week.
When choosing the "Integrated" class, students need to participate in all the classes. The case when a student
chooses to register the “Integrated Classes” where two sets of classes are offered, he/she must select and join A
set classes or B set classes and can not mix the set.
Kanji Class (1 period per week for Class 901, 902, 903 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
Students who did not take Kanji Classes in the previous quarters and the newly-enrolled students thatwish 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 Fall Quarter 2018 and have passed the class can take the next level
Kanji Class. Any student interested in taking this course should attend the first session of the course.

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Elementary 1100~

Intensive

Integrated

CourseClasses

Focused Classes（1 period）

Kanji

100

101

writingOral(10 periods)(5 periods)

114

115

※201

writingoral

reading(5 periods)

214

215

Kanji

writing

oral901

Elementary 2201~
Intermediate 1

301

301~

reading(5 periods)

Intermediate 2401

401~

(5 periods)

Pre-Advanced

501

501~

(5 periods)

Advanced 1601

601~

(3 periods)

Advanced 2

701

701~

(2 periods)

312
grammar reading
411

412

grammar reading
511

512

grammar reading
611

612

grammar reading
711

712

listening
313

314

315

listeningwriting

oral

413

414

415

Kanji

listeningwriting

oral

902

513

514

515

listeningwritingoralcurrent

Kanji

613

614

615

616

903

listeningwritingoralbusiness

Kanji

713

714

715

718

904

312b

writing = Written Expression, oral = Oral Communication, current= Current Japanese Studies, business=Business Japanese, One
credit/week※“Reading 312b (Extensive reading)” is designed for Elementary 1 – Intermediate 1 (100-300) level students.
Please see “Course Descriptions” for details.
http://www.tufs.ac.jp/english/student/international_student/Japanese_Program.html

Class Registration
In order to raise the communicative and academic skills in Japanese, students of 100 to 600 level are
strongly recommended to take over 3 classes or more each semester.
Once the classes the student wants to register for have been decided, he or she should make sure that thenumber of the classes to register is appropriate, that the Japanese language classes do not conflict with otherclasses to take and that the level of the classes are appropriate to their competence. Once checked, ISEPTUFS,Japanese Studies students, Research students and Undergraduate Students students need to register classes online. Preparatory research students, Teacher training students and Visiting students need to write the names of
the classes on the Class Registration Card and turn it in to JLC office.
If the student has any questions regarding class registration, he or she should consult with academic advisor.
For inquiries for Japanese classes, Integrated/ Intensive Class Chief will answer them.
Level (Class code)

Integrated/ Intensive Class Chief

Elementary 1(100 ~ 115)

KAWACHI Ayaka

Elementary 2(201 ~ 215)

NISHIJIMA Eriko

Intermediate 1(301 ~ 315)

YUKIMATSU Hanae

Intermediate 2(401 ~ 415)

OTSU Tomomi

11Pre-Advanced(501 ~ 515)

HANAZONO Satoru

Advanced 1(601 ~ 616)

KUDO Kanako

Advanced 2(701 ~ 718)

IJUIN Ikuko

Upper Limit for registration for JLP classes
ISEPTUFS Students and Research Students have upper limit for registration for JLP classes. 100-600
level students can register up to 6 credits, 700 level students can register up to 3 credits. There are two types ofJapanese class registration: integrated-class type or focused-class type. Students with other categories do not haveupper limit for registration.
Upper limit for registration for JLP classes (ISEPTUFS and Research Students only)
Type ofregistrationLevel
100-500 level(up to 6 credits)
600 level(up to 6 credits)
700 level(up to 3 credits)

Integrated type: Register Integrated

Focused type: Registerclasses

Focused classes only

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

Focused classes
only (1-6 credits)

1.Integrated classes (3 credits) only or

Focused classes

2. Integrated classes (3 credits) + Focused

only (1-6 credits)

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

Focused classes
only (1-3 credits)

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
ISEP students, Japanese Studies students and Undergraduate Students can receive credits for“Global Liberal 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, 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

124. Class participation 5. 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=73-76, 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 ISEPTUFS students,
Japanese studies students and Undergraduate Students.
Class Attendance
The Fundamental Japanese Course (JLPTUFS) provides students with opportunities to acquirecommunication skills and academic abilities and skills in Japanese effectively. Active participationin classes is a very important key to that goal and students are required to attend more than 80% of
all classes. If the attendance rate is lower than that, the student will not receive a grade for the classin principle. Also, the Attendance of classes in the course 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. Please note that a low
attendance rate may result in losing your international student status.
Rules Pertaining to Exams and Tests
A student who cheats during quizzes or mid-term and final examinations will instantly lose hisor 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 informthe 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. Check this bulletin board every day. Also, please check TUFS e-mail accounteveryday 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 is used for submitting homework. Your teacher will instruct you when to use it.

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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 Time
Period 1

8:30 ~ 10:00

Period 2

10:10 ~ 11:40LUNCH

Period 3

12:40 ~ 14:10

Period 4

14:20 ~ 15:50

Period 5

16:00 ~ 17:30

Spring 2019 Academic Calendar for the Japanese Language Program
Term of Spring 2019 (April to July)

Schedule
Placement Test

April 3 (Wed.) 13:30 to 15:10

Hiragana Class

April 3 (Wed.) 13:30 to 15:30

Announcement of Levels

April 3 (Wed.) 18:00

Classes begin

April 4 (Thu.)

Japanese Class Registration

April 11 (Thu.) ~ April 17 (Wed.)

Japanese Class Registration Adjustment

April 23 (Tue.) ~ April 24 (Wed.)

Classes on a National Holiday

May 6 (Mon.), July 15 (Mon)No Class (for the annual boat race)

June 6 (Thu.)

Spring Quarter ends (July 18 (Thu.)* Classes are not held on national holidays except for May 6 and July 15. Please be aware that not
all national holidays are listed in the schedule above.
Emergency Situations:
In cases like those below, please refer to the TUFS website. If you have any questions, pleasecall 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 strike143. Cancellation or rescheduling of classes due to typhoonsQuestions 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 program③ 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 documents
5. Please inform the Student Exchange Division in case of the following:① Changes in your address or phone number② Plans to return to your home country or travel outside of Japan15

Japanese Language Program of TUFS OfficeStudent Exchange Division
Educational Affairs Division

Administration Bldg., 1F
Administration Bldg., 1F

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

16042-330-5184
042-330-6168