University-Wide Japanese Language Program, Spring Semester 2024
The Language Education Center (LEC) at Nagoya University offers Japanese language courses forinternational students and others.
1. Course Period
Classes begin on Wednesday, April 10 and end on Monday, August 5. Classes run for 15 weeks.
2. Eligibility
Courses are open to international students (undergraduate students, graduate students, and research
students etc.) scholars and faculty members at Nagoya University. A THERS account is required forenrollment. Prospective students should apply for the course within a fixed period.
3. RegistrationThe registration period runs from March 22 (Fri) to 10 AM on April 1 (Mon). Registration can becompleted during this period at the following URL. http://jp.ilc.iee.nagoya-u.ac.jp/zengaku/
To take the course as an international researcher or faculty member, please submit the 'Course Approval
Form' to (uwjp-reg@iee.nagoya-u.ac.jp) by Friday, March 29. The form must be signed by the host faculty
member (for researchers), department head (for faculty), or supervisor (for staff). International students
will receive information about the ' Course Approval Form ' after the program begins. ※ If you are only
taking Self-Study Kanji (SSK) or Self-Study Reading and Writing (SSR710), you do not need to submit a'Letter of Acceptance'.
4. Placement Test (Elementary ~ Intermediate levels only)• Date: April 3 (Wed) 16:00~18:00 or April 4 (Thu) 16:00~18:00
・Location: April 3 (Wed) room207, International center (building)April 4 (Thu) SIS lab, Liberal Arts and Sciences Main Building
・Placement results: Will be announced on April 8 at 13:00 on the LEC website.
◇Students who meet any of the following conditions must take the placement test.
(1) Those enrolling in a University-wide Japanese language program for the first time (except beginners).
(2) Those who did not pass a course in the previous semester and wish to advance to the next level.
◇Students who meet any of the following conditions, do not need to take the placement test.
(1) Those who wish to enroll in the Elementary course (UJ100). (Beginning from hiragana and katakana.)(2) Those who have passed a University-wide Japanese Language Program course in a previous semester
are eligible to proceed to the next level.
(3) Those who have passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT).
JLPT N5 certification is eligible to register for the Elementary II course, N4 certification is eligible for thePre-intermediate course, N3 certification is eligible for the Intermediate II course, and N2 or N1certification is eligible for the Advanced Level course.
5. Program Content→ Refer to the next page.
6. Contact:
Call the International Office Student Exchange Division, or write to Tawarayama Yuji, Associate Professor(Japanese Language Education Division, LEC) (uwjp-reg@iee.nagoya-u.ac.jp)
7. Notes:・Applicants must register for the course by the deadline.

Content of University-Wide Japanese Language Program (UJ), Spring Semester 2024
Elementary Levels
Courses

Course description

ElementaryClass meets three times per week. Lower-elementary level. Students will learn

JapaneseⅠhiragana & katakana, simple introductions, and short conversations about(UJ100)

familiar places, transportation, etc.
Textbook: Marugoto: Japanese language and culture Starter A1 Coursebook forcommunicative language competences
ElementaryClass meets three times per week. Middle-elementary level. Students willJapaneseⅡlearn how to converse about family and work, give a tour of their town to a(UJ200)

friend, write relatively simple replies to emails, etc.
Textbook: Marugoto: Japanese language and culture Elementary1 A2

Coursebook for communicative language competences "Rikai"
ElementaryClass meets three times per week. Upper-elementary level. Students will learn

Japanese Ⅲ

how to ask for a recommendation when buying an electric appliance,(UJ300)

communicate about dining and travel, explain famous events, etc.
※ It is recommended to take this together with KanjiⅠ.
Textbook: Marugoto: Japanese language and culture Elementary2 A2

Coursebook for communicative language competences "Rikai"
Pre-intermediate

Class meets three times per week. Pre-intermediate level. Students will learn

Japanese

expressions for inviting and accepting invitations, discussing eating habits,(UJ400)asking for or providing clarification when you do not understand anannouncement at the airport, etc.
※ It is recommended to take this together with KanjiⅡ.
Textbook: Marugoto: Japanese language and culture Pre-Intermediate A2/B1

KanjiⅠClass meets once a week. This course is intended for learners from non-kanji(UJK1)

backgrounds with little or no knowledge of kanji. The course covers 150 basic
kanji, and includes reading, discussing, and writing about short texts.
Students are expected to have a basic understanding of Japanese grammar,including question words, adjectives, arimasu/imasu, and verb te-form.
※ It is recommended to take this together with Elementary JapaneseⅢ
course. Textbook: Kanji TAMAGO Beginner Level

KanjiⅡClass meets once a week. This course is intended for students from non-kanji(UJK2)

backgrounds who have learned 150 kanji. The course builds on this foundation
by introducing an additional 150 kanji. Students will read, discuss, and write
about short texts. Students are expected to have a basic understanding ofJapanese grammar and vocabulary equivalent to JLPT N5 level.
※ It is recommended to take this together with Pre-intermediate
Japanese course.
Textbook: Kanji Tamago Upper Beginner to Lower Intermediate Level

Self-study Kanji

This course is a self-paced online kanji review course. Students can choose a(SSK)

review course to master 100 kanji, 300 kanji, or 1,000 kanji. The study

materials include questions that assess your ability to read, understand themeaning of, and use kanji.
Intermediate Levels※ Select only the classes you intend to take.
Courses

Course description

Intermediate

Lower-intermediate level. Five individual classes, each meeting once a week.

Japanese I

Grammar (501): N3 level grammar and sentence structure.

(UJ501-505)

Writing (502): Write short reports on daily topics.
Conversation (503): Express opinions on topics of interest.
Reading (504): Understand the main points of short, concise newspaper articles.
Listening (505): Understand the main points of news reports on familiar topics.

Intermediate

Upper-intermediate level. Five individual classes, each meeting once a week.

JapaneseⅡGrammar (601): N2-level grammar and sentence structure.

(UJ601-605)

Writing (602): Write an argument for or against a point of view, providing
justification.
Conversation (603): Discuss familiar topics.
Reading (604): Understand the author's point of view from materials written onsocial issues.
Listening (605): Understand lectures on familiar topics.

Self-study Kanji

This course is a self-paced online kanji review course. Students can choose a review(SSK)course to master 100 kanji, 300 kanji, or 1,000 kanji. The study materials include
questions that assess your ability to read, understand the meaning of, and usekanji.

Japanese for Job

Japan's social structure is changing, and Japanese companies have highHunting (English)

expectations for skilled foreign professionals. 'Japanese for Job Hunting' teaches(BJE)

students the necessary Japanese expressions and knowledge for job hunting,enabling them to confidently take on the challenge of finding employment. The
objective is to acquire the skills necessary for human resources that companies
seek. This includes knowledge about Japanese companies, the job-hunting process,how to write entry sheets and emails, and how to communicate effectively duringinterviews.

Advanced Levels※ These courses are designed for those who have passed JLPT N1 or N2. Select only the classes you intend
to take.
Courses

Course description

Advanced

Advanced level. Five individual classes, each meeting once a week.

JapaneseGrammar (701): N1-level grammar and sentence structure.

UJ701-705

Writing (702): Write reports with logical arguments.
Conversation (703): Make clear and systematic presentations in discussions.Reading Comprehension (704): Reading texts, changing reading style according
to the purpose and type of text.
Listening (705): Understand lectures and speeches on academic topics and socialissues.
Introductory

There are four Introductory Lectures on "Japanese Literature," "Japanese

LectureCommunication," "Japanese Classics," and "Multiculturalism". Each course meets(IL801-804)

once a week. These are classes in specialized fields taught in easy Japanese. The
content of the classes in the spring semester (II) and the fall semester (I) aredifferent. The objectives of each course are as follows.
Japanese Literature (801): Study the history of literature and the background ofexpressions and works by reading novels and other works.
Japanese Communication Theory (802): Understand the characteristics ofJapanese expressions and communication styles.
Japanese Classics (803): Study classical works of literature and consider thebackground of literary expressions and works.
Multiculturalism (804): Deepen understanding of issues related to the formationof a multicultural society.

Grammar forClass meets once a week. The purpose of this course is to enable students to write

Report Writing

essays in Japanese with clear structure and accurate grammar and expression.

(GAW700)
Japanese for Job

Japan's social structure is changing, and Japanese companies have highHunting

expectations for skilled foreign professionals. 'Japanese for Job Hunting' teaches(Japanese)students the necessary Japanese expressions and knowledge for job hunting,(BJJ)

enabling them to confidently take on the challenge of finding employment. The
objective is to acquire the skills necessary for human resources that companies
seek. This includes knowledge about Japanese companies, the job-hunting process,how to write entry sheets and emails, and how to communicate effectively during
interviews.

Self-study

This is a self-paced online course. With the goal of improving reading and writing

Reading andskills, each session will consist of a reading comprehension text of approximatelyWriting

600 characters and questions. Students will read the text, review words and kanji(SSR710)characters, and answer questions that test their understanding of the text. They
will also write an essay (400 characters) related to each text. The assignments will
be corrected for coherence, grammar, phrases, and expressions.