KO B E U N I V E R S I T Y

Explore Kobe and discover its links to Oceania!
5th - 26th January 2024 *in-person
The Kobe Japanese Program (KJP) January 2024 isdesigned for undergraduate or graduate students withupper elementary Japanese language skills.

The focus of the course is Japanese Language andArea Studies, including culture and society, based on
the Kobe/Hyogo area and its links to Oceania.
The course will be conducted *in-person, including offcampus activities.
*Please note that some parts of the program might be
conducted online depending on the situation.

Requirements:✦ Undergraduate or graduate students enrolled inUniversities of Australia or New Zealand✦ Level: Upper Elementary, completed Genki 1 levelor equivalent✦ Bring your computer or tablet to access digitalcourse materials and for preparation of the final
presentation

Capacity: 24

CONTENT & HOURS＊Program content subject to change. For details about the schedule, please refer to the next page.

1. JAPANESE LANGUAGE <36 hours>
3hr Class× 12 days

The course will review grammar and vocabulary
from Genki 1 level, and introduce new grammar
points from Genki 2. Students will begin preparing
for the final presentation in the latter half of thecourse.
Classes will be conducted 9:10~12:30AM by native
Japanese instructors. With small class numbers, we
promote highly communicative, hands-on learning.
✦ Practical conversation✦ Introduction of important daily life vocabulary✦ Texts related to area studies✦ Preparation leading up to presentation

2. AREA STUDIES <12 hours>
2-4hr Session
× 4 days
Focusing on Kobe City and Hyogo prefecture, students will
gain insight into Japanese culture, industry & society.

Classes will take place outside the classroom, each session
featuring a real-time Q&A session.
✦ Visiting sites✦ Guest lectures✦ Topic examples (subject to change): Kobe City, Himeji
Castel, Local Sake Brewery

3. EXTRACURRICULAR
The program offers chances for interaction with local Kobe university students outside of class.
✦ Joint event with Kobe university international students✦ Exchange with Japanese students

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Grades are assessed by(1) Class participation (40%),(2) Japanese language
assignments (35%),(3) Area studies Report (15%) &(4) Final presentation (10%).
NOTE: A minimum attendance
rate of 80% is required to complete the course.

TRANSCRIPT/CERTIFICATE
Upon completion of the course, participants will receive an evaluation transcript, and those with passing
grades will receive a certificate of completion. Whether points for non-credited courses can be transferred
as credit depends on your university. Please consult
with your home university beforehand.

JANUARY 2024 ＊The program content may be subject to change

PROGRAM SCHEDULEMON
1stTUES
2nd

WED
3rdTHUR
4th

AM
AM classes 9:10-12:30

PMOrientation
Welcome ceremony

Area Studies
18th

9th

10th

11th

12th

NationalHolidayJapanese 1Japanese 2

Japanese 3

Japanese 4

15th

16thAMJapanese 5

PM

Area Studies
3Japanese 9SUN
7th

13th

14th

Area Studies
2Japanese 6

22ndAMSAT
6th

Check-in toAccommodation

PMAM

FRI
5th

IMPORTANT DATES

23rd

17th

18th

19thJapanese 7

Area Studies
4Japanese 8

24th

25th

Japanese 10 Japanese 11 Japanese 12PMVISA

KO B E U N I V E R S I T YJapan has visa exemption measures for short-term stays
for Australian and New Zealand passport holders. Passport holders from other countries should check visa requirements on their own.
VISA | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
https://www.au.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/
If you need to obtain a short-term stay visa, please notify
Kobe University so we can issue the supporting documents.

OVERSEAS TRAVEL INSURANCE
Participants must take out appropriate overseas travel insurance to cover illness, injury, and indemnity during theirstay in Japan.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

26th

20th

27th

21st

28th

Final
Presentation
Closing
Ceremony

ACCOMMODATION
Participants will be assigned a room in the designated off-campus
accommodation.
- (Male) Dormy Ashiya
The fee includes meal plans: breakfast and dinner except Sundays and national holidays.
- (Female) International House: Kobe University dormitory
Utility bills 400 JPY per day is required.
Meal plans are NOT available.
It takes approximately 40-50 minutes from either accommodation
to the university.

Applications open

11th Sep, 2023

Application close

27th Oct, 2023

Offer of acceptance

6th Nov, 2023

Payment due

30th Nov, 2023

Program starts

5th Jan, 2024

Program ends

26th Jan, 2024

FEES(*based on early September 2023 exchange rates)

Tuition

100,000JPY∴1,060AUD*Accommodation*See left column(M) 79,600JPY(F) 68,900JPY∴ 844AUD*∴ 730AUD*Total(M) 179,600JPY(F) 168,900 JPY∴ 1,904AUD*∴ 1,790AUD*NOTE:
1) Participants are responsible for any fees associated with the remittance.
2) The fees shown above do NOT include the following expenses:- Travel expenses to/from Japan- Purchase of overseas travel insurance- Meals (read the left column about meal arrangements
according to type of accommodation)- Transportation between accommodation & campus

APPLICATION
The following procedures should be followed.
Step 1. Access the application form (GoogleForms) at the URL below. Fill in the required information and submit the form.
https://forms.gle/vGVxYgnCWAxtzwGm9
Step 2. Send a copy of your student ID card by email
to the following address.
cie-winter@edu.kobe-u.ac.jp
DEADLINE Friday 27th Oct 2023

KOBE UNIVERSITY FUND 〈50,000 JPY〉
Kobe University is delighted to support partner students
with a grant of 50,000 JPY each from the "Kobe UniversityFund." (The support quota does NOT cover all the participants.)*Students receiving other scholarships are not eligible.

ENQUIRIES
Kobe University Global Education Center✉ cie-winter@edu.kobe-u.ac.jp℡ +81-78-803-5262