2024

Courseinformation
School of Japan Studies
For students enrolled
in 2024 year

TOKYO UNIVERSITYOF
FOREIGN STUDIESTokyo University of Foreign Studies

The rules pertaining to your advancement to the next yearand graduation are decided solely on the contents of thisCourse Information (for 2024 matriculants) and not on the
Course Information for any other year. Keep this book carefully
until you graduate. The GLIP Course Guide given out by the
GLIP desk is updated every year. Please go and collect a new
copy each year.
For information not related to academic affairs, please referto the“Student Handbook”posted on the university website.

TUFS Academic Organization
言語文化学部
School of Language andCulture Studies【学部記号：LC】

国際社会学部
School of lnternational andArea Studies【学部記号：IA】

国際日本学部
School of Japan Studies【学部記号：JS】

学

言語文化学科

国際社会学科

国際日本学科長

President

博士前期課程Master s Program

世界言語社会専攻

Master s Programin Global Studies

国際日本専攻Master s Programin Japan Studies

大学院総合国際学研究科
The Graduate School of
Global Studies

博士後期課程Doctoral Program

世界言語社会専攻

Doctoral Programin Global Studies

国際日本専攻Doctoral Programin Japan Studies

共同サステイナビリティ研究専攻
Joint Doctoral Programin Sustainability Research

Table of Contents
TUFS Academic Organization… …………………………………………………………………………………………… 1
Course Registration Checklist… …………………………………………………………………………………………… 5
Diploma Policy………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7
Curriculum Policy… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8

Section 1: Curriculum Structure
I. Courses… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12
1. Term system… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12
2. Class hours… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12
3. Class schedules………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12
4. Information on class schedule changes, cancellations and make-up classes… ………………………………… 12
5. For document submission and information………………………………………………………………………… 12
6. Gakumu Information System………………………………………………………………………………………… 12
7. Attendance and Approved Absence………………………………………………………………………………… 12
8. Cheating and Plagiarism……………………………………………………………………………………………… 18
9. Accessibility for classes and examinations………………………………………………………………………… 18
II. Types of classes… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 20
III. Credits and grades… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23
1. Credits… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23
2. Grade Point Average (GPA)… ……………………………………………………………………………………… 24
3. When you have questions about your grades……………………………………………………………………… 26
4. Individual guidance…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 26
IV. Course guide… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 27
Course flow (example)…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 28
V. Course registration requirements and seminar selection… ……………………………………………………… 30
VI. Procedures to graduate… …………………………………………………………………………………………… 32
1. For April entrants… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 32
2. For October entrants… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 34

Section 2: Registration Procedures
I. Course registration procedures………………………………………………………………………………………… 38
1. Course registration procedures……………………………………………………………………………………… 39
2. Amending a course registration… ………………………………………………………………………………… 40
II. Course outlines … ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 41
1. Credits required to graduate and minimum number of credits… ……………………………………………… 41
2. Global Liberal Arts Program………………………………………………………………………………………… 41(1) Foundation Courses… …………………………………………………………………………………………… 41(2) Liberal Arts Courses……………………………………………………………………………………………… 41(3) Language Courses… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 42
3. Core Seminar Program and Related Courses……………………………………………………………………… 45(1) Core Seminar Program…………………………………………………………………………………………… 45(2) Research Seminar Course and Graduation Project… ………………………………………………………… 46(3) Related Courses… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 48
4. Routine exams… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 48
35. Notes concerning thesis, reports, comment sheets… …………………………………………………………… 49
6. Taking graduate courses… ………………………………………………………………………………………… 50

Section 3: Qualifications, Licenses, and Other Programs

51

I. Acquiring a Teaching Certificate… …………………………………………………………………………………… 52
II. Japanese Language Teacher Training Program… ………………………………………………………………… 54
III. TUFS Data Science Education Program (TUFS DS)……………………………………………………………… 54

Section 4: Study Abroad, Leave, and Readmission
I. Study abroad……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 56
1. Double Degree Program (DDP)……………………………………………………………………………………… 56
2. TUFS student exchange programs… ……………………………………………………………………………… 56
3. Leave of absence to study abroad…………………………………………………………………………………… 57
4. Leave of absence for overseas training… ………………………………………………………………………… 57
II. Leave of absence………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 59
1. Leave of absence……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 59
2. Criteria for taking leave of absence………………………………………………………………………………… 59
3. Leave of absence procedures………………………………………………………………………………………… 60
4. Procedures when a leave of absence ends… ……………………………………………………………………… 60
5. Notes… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 60
III. Readmission… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 61
1. Readmission… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 61
2. Course registration after being readmitted………………………………………………………………………… 61

Section 5: Credits and Classes at Other Universities

63

Section 6: Notes and FAQs
I. Notes… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 72
1. Limits on course attendance and enrollment duration…………………………………………………………… 72
2. Issuance of certificates… …………………………………………………………………………………………… 72
3. Change of address… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 73
4. Lost or damaged Campus Cards… ………………………………………………………………………………… 73
5. Notice regarding credits earned… ………………………………………………………………………………… 73
II. FAQs……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 74

Regulations

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School of Japan Studies Course Registration Checklist～ Be sure to check items below ～First-year students□ Have you registered for Language Courses?
□ Have you registered for Academic Literacy?
□ Have you registered for Liberal Arts Courses?
□ Have you registered for 2 Project-based Courses (Collaborative Projects)?
□ Have you registered for 5 Introductory Courses?
□ If you have registered for 2 or more intensive courses, have you made sure the times do notconflict?
□Have you exceeded the upper course limit of 50 credits? (with the exception of teaching courses).

Second-year students□ Have you registered for Language Courses?
□ Have you registered for Introductory Courses you were not able to complete in your first year?
□ Have you registered for 2 or more Project-based Courses (Community Linkage Projects)?
□ Have you registered for Survey Courses?
□ If you have registered for 2 or more intensive courses, have you made sure the times do notconflict?
□Have you exceeded the upper course limit of 50 credits? (with the exception of Teacher Training
Courses). However, if you have obtained 30 credits or more in the previous academic year, and if
your GPA is 3.0 or above, you may exceed the 50 credits or more rule and register for up to 54
credits (although designated procedures are necessary).

Third-year students□ Have you registered for Language Courses?
□ Have you registered for Survey Courses you were not able to complete in your second year?
□ Have you registered for Major Courses?
□ Have you registered for Seminar Courses?
□

If you wish to get a teaching certificate, have you registered for enough credits for teachingpractice?

□ If you have registered for 2 or more intensive courses, have you made sure the times do notconflict?
□Have you exceeded the upper course limit of 50 credits? (with the exception of Teaching Courses).
However, if you have obtained 30 credits or more in the previous academic year, and if your
GPA is 3.0 or above, you may exceed the 50 credits or more rule and register for up to 54 credits(although designated procedures are necessary).

5□In order to take Research Seminar Courses in the fourth year, students must have met thefollowing conditions by the end of the third year. Are you studying in a way that means you willmeet these conditions? 1. You have gained 90 credits or more by the end of the third year. 2. You
have gained one credit for Academic Literacy. 3. You have gained four credits for Collaborative
Projects and four credits or more for Community Linkage Projects (for details see p. 25 of theJapanese Course Information and p. 30 of the English Course Information).

Fourth-year students□ Have you registered for 2 credits of Research Seminar Courses for both spring and fall quarters,
and 8 credits of your Graduation Project? Research Seminar Courses and Graduation Project must
be registered separately (Registration must be done in the spring quarter's registration period.
Students who enrolled at the university in October must register in the fall quarter's registration
period).
□ If you have registered for 2 or more intensive courses, have you made sure the times do notconflict?
□Have you exceeded the upper course limit of 50 credits? (with the exception of Teacher Training
Courses). However, if you have obtained 30 credits or more in the previous academic year, and if
your GPA is 3.0 or above, you may exceed the 50 credits or more rule and register for up to 54
credits (although designated procedures are necessary).

□

Have you registered for the required credits for graduation that you have not yet earned? Make
sure that you have gained the required number of credits for each cource category. The total ofthe“minimum credits to be earned”for each course category is 116 credits, which does not meetthe 125 credits required for graduation. You must gain the remaining 9 credits. Please register forcourses so that you can gain the 125 credits required for graduation.
(For the number of credits required for graduation, see Section I, IV.“Course Guide.”)6

Diploma Policy
The Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Bachelor of Arts Degree in Languages and Area Studies isconferred on those who have successfully achieved competency in the following five areas of the University's
educational objectives.
(1)

High level of language competency(2)

Informed about Japan and global regions(3)

Equipped with the skills required for contemporary society(4)

Expertise in chosen field(5)

Capable of critical thinking, action and articulate expression

The specific requirements for the degree awarded by the School of Japan Studies are as follows.

(1) High level of language competency
・ Both Japanese and international students are expected to have a high level of competency incomprehending, reading, writing, and speaking Japanese and English.
・ Exposure to languages other than Japanese and English and an understanding of the diversity oflanguage.

(2) Informed about Japan and global regions
・ Has an understanding of the culture and society of Japan and other regions of the world.
・ Has the knowledge of other global regions required for meaningful comparative analysis of Japan.

(3) Equipped with the skills required for contemporary society
・ Well informed with the broad and educated knowledge of diverse languages and cultures required forcontemporary society.

(4) Expertise in chosen field・ Equipped with the specialized knowledge required for an international perspective on Japanese society,Japanese literature and culture, the Japanese language, or Japanese language education.

(5) Capable of critical thinking, action and articulate expression
・ Capable of objective investigation and analysis, systematic organization of diverse information, and theclear and articulate presentation of such information and knowledge.
・ Has experience of short or long-term study abroad, internship, or similar activities, and through thatexperience is able to act proactively to collaborate with other people.

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Curriculum Policy
The School of Japan Studies provides a systematic curriculum drawn from the Global Liberal Arts
Program and Core Seminar Program for students to acquire the knowledge and capabilities that are thecriteria of the TUFS Undergraduate Degree Diploma Policy. The curriculum is outlined below. Courses arenumbered according to their level of difficulty and offered in stages as appropriate to their content. Academic
achievement is strictly evaluated on the basis of evaluation standards that are clearly explained to students
prior to their taking a course. The objectives of the curriculum structure are as follows.

(1) Attaining a high level of language competency
・ Students will take the courses necessary to master the four skills of listening, reading, speaking andwriting in English, or if they are international students, in Japanese. To this end, students will takesystematically organized classes as appropriate in the following groups: Fundamental Japanese Courses,
Specialized Courses on Japanese Language Skills, and GLIP English Language Courses.
・ With the objective of fostering multi-lingual and multi-cultural human resources that can play an activerole in the international community, TUFS offers systematically organized classes to learn various
languages in the following groups: Foreign Languages Courses, Regional Languages Courses, and World
Languages Courses.

(2) Becoming informed about Japan and global regions
・ For a comprehensive view of Japan from an international perspective, the Liberal Arts Courses will
include General Courses on Japan to enhance students’ knowledge of Japan and give a chance to study
with international students from around the world as well as students in other Schools studying diverse
regions of the world.
・ For comparative studies of regional cultures and societies around the world, courses in the School of
Language and Culture Studies and the School of International and Area Studies are offered for students
as related courses to enhance their knowledge and understanding of global regions.

(3) Developing the skills required for contemporary society
・ In their first year, students are required to take Academic Literacy Course to acquire the grounding they
will need to pursue their studies at the University.
・ Global Liberal Arts Courses and Natural Science Courses are taught in both Japanese and English andprovide students with the kinds of basic knowledge and education that will broaden their horizons.

(4) Acquiring expertise in chosen field・ The Core Seminar Program offers systematically organized Introductory, Survey, and Major Courses that
ensure students will acquire the expertise they will need to pursue their careers.
・ Major Courses cover a broad range of subjects including theories of multicultural society, Japanesepolitics and economics, Japanese diplomacy and global relations, Japanese history, the history of Japanesethought, Japanese culture, classical Japanese literature, modern Japanese literature, classical Japanesegrammar, Japanese linguistics, theories regarding the acquisition of a second language, and Japanese
language education. Through these classes, students will acquire systematic and specialized knowledge.
Further, to foster multi-faceted and multilateral thinking, Lecture Courses will include Approaches to8Interdisciplinary Practice, and Seminar Courses will include Seminar in Approaches to Interdisciplinary
Practice.

(5) Fostering critical thinking, action and articulate expression
・ In their first and second years, students are required to take Project-based Courses in which they willlearn the techniques of team work and how to plan and implement projects directed at seeking out or
solving problems.
・ In all classes, students will be assigned a topic to be pursued outside of the classroom with the objectiveof fostering a proactive way of learning and carrying out research, as well as presenting the results ofsuch research.
・ In Core Seminar Program Courses related to their areas of specialization, students will undertake
fieldwork as well as attend lectures, and make presentations that promote dialog and interactive learning.
・ Overseas study and internships are incorporated in the courses over the four years of study withsupport systems that include the credit exchange program for long-term overseas study, Onsite
Education Courses for students on short-term exchange programs, and Career and Collaboration Courses
incorporating domestic and overseas internships.

Curriculum Overview
First year
Spring / Summer
Quarter

Fall / WinterQuarter

Language Courses

Second year
Spring / Summer
Quarter

Fall / WinterQuarter

Language Courses

Global Liberal Arts Program
Liberal Arts Courses

Third year
Spring / Summer
Quarter

Fall / WinterQuarter

Language Courses

Liberal Arts Courses

Fourth year
Spring / Summer
Quarter

Fall / WinterQuarter

Language Courses

Liberal Arts Courses

Liberal Arts Courses

Attaining high level oflanguage competency
Becoming informed about
Japan and global regions
Developing the skills requiredfor contemporary society

Fostering critical thinking,action and articulate
expression

Academic Literacy
Major Courses“Lecture Courses”
Project-based Courses“Collaborative Projects”

Project-based Courses“Community Linkage Projects”

Core Seminar Program
Introductory Courses

Acquiring expertise inchosen ﬁeld

Major Courses“Lecture Courses”
Graduation Project

Survey Courses

Major Courses“Seminar Courses”

Research Seminar Courses

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Curriculum Structure

I. Courses(1) Term system
TUFS has four quarters: spring, summer, fall and winter. Required courses are offered in thespring and fall quarters. In most cases, courses are completed within a quarter.

(2) Class hours
In principle, there are 7 class periods per day. Class hours are as shown below.
1st period

2nd period

3rd period

4th period

5th period

6th period

7th period

8:30 ～ 10:00

10:10 ～ 11:40 12:40 ～ 14:10 14:20 ～ 15:50 16:00 ～ 17:30 17:40 ～ 19:10 19:20 ～ 20:50

With the introduction of the TUFS quarter system (four-quarter system), TUFS offers two active
learning class sessions in the spring and fall quarters in addition to the 13-week class period (13 inclass sessions) based on the academic calendar. Active learning sessions provide students with theopportunity to think independently about and apply the knowledge they obtain during their courses.
Combined with the 13 in-class sessions, the 2 active learning sessions bring the total number ofsessions for each class to 15. Students earn a total of 2 credits (1 credit in the case of language
courses) for each 15-session class. We ask that students undertake their active learning assignmentswith this in mind.
The content of active learning class sessions varies from class to class, but will be conducted in
the following manner.
(1) Students work on specialized content related to what they have learned in class.
(2)	Students learn concepts in class and then apply those concepts during the active learning
sessions.
(3) Students conduct course-related fieldwork outside of the university.
(4) Students participate in course-related events and lectures(5) Students present what they have learned in class to the outside world
Active learning sessions are held outside of class time. However, each active learning session isequivalent to that of a regular in-class session. Supplementary lectures and on-demand lectures may
also be offered.

(3) Class schedules
To find out what courses are available, you can search online under“Search syllabi”search on the
Gakumu Information System. To access“Search syllabi,”go to TUFS website → Current Students
Syllabus search A list of all classes that will be taught is in the University Class Timetable→published on the university homepage in April.
For information on how to search for classes offered, please refer to the“Class Schedule Search
Guidebook”available on the university website.

(4) Information on class schedule changes, cancellations and make-up classes
Notices of class schedule changes, cancellations and make-up classes are posted online on the
Gakumu Information System in (6).
https://gakumu-web1.tufs.ac.jp/portal/(5) For document submissions and information
You can submit various documents and seek information at the Educational Affairs Division
Information Desk on the first floor of the Administration Building. Hours are as shown below.
9:00 ～ 12:40, 13:40 ～ 16:30 (closed 12:40 ～ 13:40) on weekdays
The Information Desk is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays (including holidays whenclasses are held), university summer holidays, and year-end and New Year’s holidays.
For information on course registration procedures, see Section 2:“Registration Procedures.”12(6) Gakumu Information System
Academic information, procedures and notices are available online on the Gakumu Information
System. The system has dedicated portal sites to register or amend registration for classes, receive
notices from instructors, and confirm class schedules, course registrations, grades, class cancellations,
make-up classes, and seminar guides etc.
TUFS website→ Current Students →To access the Gakumu Information System, go to
Gakumu Information System You will need an ID and a password issued by the Information
Collaboration Center to log in. The Gakumu Information System can be accessed from off campus as well.

(7) Attendance and Approved Absence
Attendance at classes is a precondition for gaining credits. If you have an appropriate reason
to miss a class, you can apply for an authorized absence. The application form is available at the
Educational Affairs Division Information Desk.
It is also possible to download the forms from Current Students → Certificates, →Notifications, and Office Service Hours → Notifications and Applications (Japanese Site Only).
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Agreement Regarding Undergraduate andGraduate Class Absences
Article 1 Purpose
This Agreement between the Graduate School of Global Studies, School of Language and Culture
Studies, School of International and Area Studies, and the School of Japan Studies of the Tokyo
University of Foreign Studies (hereafter“University”) stipulates specific measures for class absences inthese schools.
Article 2 Definitions
In this Agreement,“authorized absence”means that a student will not be considered to have beenabsent from a class.
Article 3 Authorized absence
1. When a student is absent from a class for any of the unavoidable reasons given below, the absence willbe treated as an authorized absence.
(1) When the student has contracted an infection as stipulated in Article 18 of the implementation
guidelines for the School Health and Safety Act, or when infection is likely.
(2) When commuting to classes is difficult due to bad weather warnings or the stoppage of public
transportation.
(3) When a relative of the student has died.
(4) When a student has been called to serve as a citizen judge or has been selected as a candidate to
be a citizen judge.
(5) When the student will be participating in teacher training or nursing care training (excluding
prior instruction, meetings, or travel days for teacher training or nursing care training).
(6) Other reasons approved by the University President.
2. The criteria for submitting an application for authorized absence are given in appended Table 1.
Article 4 When a student may apply for special provision even though an absence has not beenauthorized.
1. When a student is absent from a class for any of the unavoidable reasons given below, special provision
may be given for the absence.
(1) Illness (excluding the infection stipulated in Article 3, item 1. (1) in the preceding Article) or
injury.
(2) Fieldwork conducted outside of the University as a part of University course work (excluding
teacher training and nursing training).
(3) Job searching (including employment tests and interviews but excluding company visits,
13corporate seminars, internships, unofficial job offer ceremonies, and workshops for provisionalhires).
(4) Extracurricular activities (when participating in Kanto-Koshinetsu District University Sports
Games or other such major all-Japan events).
(5) Other reasons approved by an Administrative Director.
2. Procedures for the items noted above are given in appended Table 2.
Article 5 Supplementary classes
The instructor for the relevant class may provide supplementary classes or other such provision whena student is absent from class for any of the reasons given in the preceding two Articles.
Article 6 Limits on authorized absence per class
For each class, authorized absence, in principle, is not allowed for more than one-fourth of the total
number of class meetings.
Supplementary Provisions
This amendment will come into effect from 1 April, 2015
Supplementary Provisions
This amendment will come into effect from 1 April, 2019
Supplementary Provisions
This amendment will come into effect from 1 April, 2024
Table 1Category

Reason1

Infection as stipulated
in Article 18 of theimplementatio n guidelines
for the School Healthand Safety Act, or when
infection is likely

2

3

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(Article 3)

Commuting to classes
is difficult due to bad
weather warnings or
the stoppage of public
transportation

Death of relative(spouse, or relative infirst or second degree ofkinship)

Authorized absence
Duration

Duration required in
medical certificate orequivalent document

All affected class times

For the death of spouseor first-degree relative, 7consecutive days including
the date of the funeral(including holidays)

Required documents(Submission of the
Department“Notification of Authorized
to submit
Absence”prescribed byrequired
the University is required documents
for each case)

Medical certificate issued bya medical facility, treatment
certificate or equivalent

Train delay slip issued at a
train station or equivalent(not required when notice ofUniversity closure is postedon the University website)

Funeral announcemen t or
For the death of aequivalent document
secondequivalent
document degree relative,
3 consecutive days
including the date of thefuneral (including holidays)

Procedures
after
submitting
required
documents

Educational
Affairs
Division

Educational
Affairs
Division

Educational
Affairs
Division

Educational
Affairs
Division

After the“Notificatio nof Authorized
Absence”
is stampedby theEducational
Affairs
Division, it
must besubmitted toyour class
instructor.

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About a half day whenrequired to go to court forCalled to serve as a citizen citizen judge candidate
Court summons for citizen
registration procedures
judge or selected as a
judge duty or equivalentcandidate to be a citizen
For duration of trial,
document
judge
deliberations, court ruling,etc., when selected as a
citizen judge

5

Teacher training or
nursing care training

For duration of teacher
training or nursing caretraining course (excluding
prior instruction, meetings, None requiredor travel days for teacher
training or nursing caretraining)

Educational
Affairs
Division
Educational
Affairs
Division

Educational
Affairs
Division

After the“Notificatio nof Authorized
Absence”
is stampedby theEducational
Affairs
Division, it
must besubmitted toyour class
instructor.

NOTE: In cases of Authorized Absences stipulated in Article 3, the prescribed procedures must be
carried out promptly after the reason for the absence is resolved. Please note that the submission ofthe“Notification of Authorized Absence”prescribed by the University is required for each case. The“Notification of Authorized Absence”is available from the first floor of the Administration Building or
can be downloaded from the University's website.
Table 2Category(Article 4)

ReasonAuthorized absence
Duration

Required documents(Submission of the“Notification of Reason
for Class Absence”
prescribed by the
University is required foreach case)

Department
to submit
required
documents

Supporting documents thatprove you have sought
medical attention, such asa medical certificate ortreatment certificate, copies
of hospital receipts, or
equivalent.

Educational
Affairs
Division

1

Illness, injury

2

Fieldwork conducted aspart of University coursework

3

Job search

Documents showing thecompany name, date, time,and location of the event.

4

Extracurricular activity

Documents outlining the
sports tournament or othersuch activity.

For necessary duration“Notification of Reason forClass Absence”signed by
the class instructor for the
relevant fieldwork

Procedures
after
submitting
required
documents

After the“Notificationof Reason
for ClassAbsence”
is stamped
Educationalby theAffairs
department
Divisionin charge,
it must be
Global Career
submitted toCenteryour class
instructor.
Student
Affairs
Division

NOTE: Except for Category 1, all applications must be made prior to undertaking the activity. Please
note that the submission of the“Notification of Reason for Class Absence”prescribed by the University
is required for each case. The“Notification of Reason for Class Absence”is available from the first floorof the Administration Building or can be downloaded from the University's website.
Reference: School Health and Safety Act (List of infectious diseases)
Article 18

Infectious diseases that must be prevented in schools are as follows.
151. Class I: Ebola hemorrhagic fever, Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, smallpox, South American
hemorrhagic fever, plague, Marburg hemorrhagic fever, Lassa fever, acute poliomyelitis, diphtheria,
severe acute respiratory syndrome (limited to the one involving SARS coronavirus within the genus
Betacoronavirus as a pathogen), avian influenza (limited to the one involving any influenza A virus
within the genus Influenzavirus A as a pathogen and involving serum subtype H5N1,referred to as“avian influenza H5N1”in the next item and in Article 19, paragraph 1,Item 2b.
2. Class II: Influenza (excluding avian influenza H5N1), pertussis, measles, mumps, rubella, chicken pox,
adenovirus infection, tuberculosis, meningitis.
3. Class III: Cholera, bacillary dysentery, E. coli infection, typhoid, paratyphoid, infectious
keratoconjunctivitis, acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis, and other infectious diseases.
For the latest information regarding School Health and Safety Act, please refer to the website for G-gov
Laws and Regulations Search.

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Class Policies When There are Suspension of
Public Transportation or Bad Weather Notices(1) Cancellation due to suspension of public transportation
Classes are cancelled when train service on the following lines issuspended: JR Chuo Line (Tokyo—Takao) and Keio Line (Shinjuku—
Keio Hachioji).
(1)

When service is suspended as of 6:30 am, all morning undergraduate andgraduate classes are cancelled.

(2)

When service is suspended as of 10:30 am, all afternoon undergraduate
and graduate classes are cancelled.

(2) Cancellation due to bad weather warnings
Classes may be cancelled when the Japan Meteorological Agency
issues warnings or special warnings for heavy rain or snow, strong
winds or snowstorms for the cities of Fuchū or Chōfu.
(1)When a warning is issued as of 6:30 am, all morning undergraduate andgraduate classes are cancelled.

(2)

When a warning is issued as of 10:30 am, all afternoon undergraduate
and graduate classes are cancelled.

(3)

When a typhoon is approaching or there is forecast of heavy snow, and it
is expected that it may be difficult to hold classes, then the classes may
be cancelled ahead of time.

(3) Method of notification
In the case of (1) and (2) above, when all classes are cancelled,
notice will be promptly posted on the TUFS website under“Current
Students.”
http://www.tufs.ac.jp/student/17(8) Cheating and Plagiarism
Various examinations and assignments are required during courses for grading and credit
recognition. Students are required to work on these in good faith. The university and the teaching
staff in charge of each class make various efforts to assess and certify the ability and achievementof students in a fair and objective manner. Cheating in examinations and assignments subverts a fairassessment system. Therefore, if cheating is found, the following strict measures will be taken.
・Misconduct (Cheating) is subject to disciplinary action as stipulated in Article 39 of the University
Regulations of Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, and if misconduct (cheating) is confirmed,
disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with the Regulations Concerning Disciplinary
Actions for Students of TUFS.
・In addition to disciplinary action, students will be subject to academic disciplinary action inaccordance with Article 4 of the General Rules for Undergraduate Schools of Tokyo University ofForeign Studies. This disciplinary action will result in the student failing all courses taken in thesame semester or academic year, which may have a significant impact on the student's academicplans, such as promotion to a higher grade or graduation.
＊ 'Regulations Concerning Disciplinary Action for Students of Tokyo University of Foreign Studies'.
Available at: http://www.tufs.ac.jp/common/is/soumu/kitei/09_21gakusei_tyoukaitou_kitei.pdf＊ General Rules for Undergraduate Schools of Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (p. 86)
Available at (Japanese site only) : http://www.tufs.ac.jp/common/is/soumu/kitei/11_15gakubu_tuusoku.pdf○ Cheating in examinations
The term 'examinations' includes not only regular written examinations, but also all types ofgraded examinations, including in-class examinations and various forms of online examinations.
Academic misconduct also includes cheating, asking others to complete examinations on one ’sbehalf, exchanging information during examinations, bringing unauthorized items into the examination
room and viewing them, as well as any other activity that is not permitted in the examination forthe class in question. Students are subject to misconduct proceedings not only regarding their own
misconduct, but also when they are complicit in the misconduct of others. Listen carefully to the
instructions for each exam and check with your teacher if you have any questions.
○ Malpractice in submitted assignments
In class, students may be asked to submit reports, comment sheets or other assignments.
Universities have established rules for writing these submissions. Any deviation from these rules
regarding submissions for grading or credit may be regarded as cheating, even if it is unintentional.
Please ensure that you cite all references in your papers and reports.
Please read the section“Things to note when writing papers, reports, comment sheets, etc.”in thecourse guide carefully ( → page 49) for the rules on writing. If you have any further questions, checkwith your teachers.

(9) Accessibility for classes and examinations
In compliance with the Act for Eliminating Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities (2013,
Act No. 65), TUFS will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the accessibility needs of students
with disabilities so that they can attend classes or examinations.
This policy is to provide an environment in which students with physical or mental disabilities
have access to the same education as other students and is premised on making reasonable efforts tothe extent that is possible without placing an undue burden on the university’s resources.
Therefore, please keep in mind that requested considerations that are not related to thecharacteristics of the disability or that correspond to essential changes in class objectives, content,
and evaluation criteria will not be accepted as reasonable accommodations.
The chart below gives examples of what are considered reasonable measures. Students requiring
special measures are asked to submit an application.
Reasonable measures
・ Portable slopes for wheelchair users.
・ Designated parking spaces for persons with disabilities.
・ Example measures for students with special needs, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attentiondeficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and social anxiety disorder.
・ Reinforcement of oral communication through documents and notices written on the whiteboards
・ Instruction in clear, specific language
・ Avoiding multiple instructions given all at once・ Plan the seating arrangements in the classroom beforehand18

・ Advanced notice and reminders regarding the submission of reports and the like for those who
may have difficulty planning ahead
・ For those who may have difficulty making presentations in public, academic evaluations may bemade on the basis of such alternatives as written reports or recordings of their presentations○ Application procedures
Students wishing to apply for "Reasonable Measures" (Goriteki Hairyo) to help with their learning
must fill in the necessary sections of the application form, Students wishing to apply for "Reasonable
Measures" (Goriteki Hairyo) to help with their learning must fill in the necessary sections of theapplication form, and prepare the documents list below in (1) or (2) for their application to beconsidered.
(1) A medical certificate issued by a medical specialist within the 6 months prior to the application
for“Reasonable Measures”;(2) A copy of a valid certification of disability and the medical certificate mentioned in (1)＊ In principle, the above documents should be in Japanese or English. However, if the documents are in a language otherthan Japanese or English, please prepare a Japanese or English translation.

After gathering the necessary documents, book an appointment with the university doctor at the
University Health Center, take all the documents and submit them to the Academic Affairs Division.
The "Reasonable Measures" application form is given out at the Academic Affairs Division. However,applicants must submit the documentation before the following deadline.
Period of special needs

Application deadline

Spring and Summer quarters

From February 1 to the registration modification
period of the spring quarter

Fall and Winter quarters

From August 1 to the registration modification
period of the fall quarter

NOTE: It is not possible to implement the requested measures throughout the required quarter if
an application is submitted after the deadline. However, if you have any difficulties in your academic
or student life outside the application submission period, please refer to Note 3) below.
○ University doctor interview (Health Care Center physician)After an application for reasonable measures is submitted, the student must meet with theuniversity doctor (Health Care Center physician) to discuss their disability history, conditions, and thekinds of reasonable measures needed.
The Educational Affairs Division will provide copies of the student’s application form requestingreasonable measures together with supporting documents to the TUFS Health Care Center. The
student must have an interview with the doctor on the date and time booked at the Health Care
Center.
○ Decision on application for special measures
The application for reasonable measures and the results of the interview with the university
doctor will be reviewed by the Student Management Office, which will make a final decision on theapplicant’s request. Notification of the decision will be sent by the Student Management Office to thestudent, student’s course instructor, and to the Student Counseling Office.
The duration of the approved special measures is, in principle, for the requested quarter only. If
you wish to have the measures continued, you must reapply with the supporting documents shownin (1) or (2) above.
The duration of the approved special measures may be for one year within the same academic
year depending on the status of the disability. Even if your“Reasonable Measures”application
is approved for one year, you are required to make an appointment during the above application
deadline to have an interview with the university doctor within six months to have the progress,
the symptoms and the contents of the reasonable measures reexamined for the next quarter. The
contents of the special measures may be changed based on the interview results.
○ Notes
Even if application is approved, the applicant should take note of the following.
1) Regardless of the reasonable measures, the student is strongly recommended to hold constantconsultation with their course instructor regarding any changes in physical and/or psychologicalconditions.
2) If the student has to be absent from class or needs to arrive late or leave early due to changes
in their conditions, they must notify the course instructor and arrange for substitute measures
to make up for the class time that was missed.
3) The student should consult the TUFS Health Care Center or the Student Counseling Officewhenever there are changes in their condition or if there are any concerns.
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The curriculum comprises classes in the Global Liberal Arts Program and Core Seminar Program.
To acquire the credits necessary for graduation, you must take courses that meet the criteria forboth of these two programs.
(1) Global Liberal Arts ProgramThis is a common program of classes shared by the School of Language and Culture Studies, Schoolof International and Area Studies, and the School of Japan Studies. The Program is further broken
down into the four categories of Foundation Courses, Liberal Arts Courses, Language Courses, andArea Related Courses.
Students in the School of Japan Studies may take the following classes offered in this program.
(a)Foundation Courses

Academic Literacy is an introductory course providing students with the knowledge and skills
needed to pursue their studies at the University.
(b)

Liberal Arts Courses

Classes to provide the basic skills and knowledge in a broad range of areas required forcontemporary society. There are 7 categories in Global Liberal Arts, Natural Science, General
Courses on Japan, Sports, World Languages, Career and Collaboration, and Onsite Education Courses.
Global Liberal Arts Courses
Multidisciplinary classes in areas deemed essential in the contemporary world of globalization.
Natural Science Courses
Classes in medical care and medicine, the environment and science.
General Courses on JapanClasses about the Japanese language, Japanese society, history, and culture that are designed
to provide a comprehensive view of Japan from an international perspective and that will give
students the skills and knowledge needed to disseminate information about Japan.
Sports Courses
Classes designed to deepen understanding of sports and to foster the physical, psychological,
and social aspects needed to continue enjoying sports and maintaining good health over a
lifetime.
World Languages Courses
Classes in regional languages other than those offered in the Language Courses.
Career and Collaboration Courses
Classes designed to impart the characteristics needed to participate in society and the basic
knowledge and skills to advance one’s career.
Onsite Education Courses
Classes offered at overseas partner schools for short-term overseas study in the summer andwinter quarters under TUFS overseas study programs.
(c)Language Courses

These are courses for language acquisition. These classes are divided into the 5 categories ofFundamental Japanese Courses, Specialized Courses on Japanese Language Skills, Foreign Language
Courses, GLIP English Language Courses, and Regional Language Courses.
20Fundamental Japanese Courses
These are classes for international students to acquire and refine their proficiency in theJapanese language. Classes are organized by degree of proficiency and skill.
Specialized Courses on Japanese Language Skills
These are classes for both Japanese and international students to advance their academic andlogical skills in the Japanese language.
Foreign Languages Courses
These are language classes tailored to the specific interests and academic needs of students.
They comprise classes in 9 languages: German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian,Chinese, Korean, and Arabic.
GLIP English Language Courses
These are classes designed to improve students’ practical ability in English. They arecomposed of Interactive English, Academic English, and Career English, which enable students
to study English according to their levels and needs. They prepare students for studying abroad,enrolling in graduate school, or using English in business contexts.
In addition, integrated language skills classes are offered as Summer/Winter Intensive English(SIE/WIE) courses during the summer/winter quarter. English A and English B tailoredexclusively for students in the School of Japan Studies are also offered.
For details on the GLIP English Language Courses, please refer to the pamphlet“GLIP Course
Guide,”provided separately.
Regional Languages Courses
These are language courses for students in other Schools that are also available to students in
the School of Japan Studies. Language classes can be selected according to the student’s courseof study and research.
(2) Core Seminar Program
These are courses specifically for the School of Japan Studies that provide systematic education in
students’ major focus of studies. The Core Seminar Program comprises 4 categories: Project-based
Courses, Introductory Courses, Survey Courses, and Major Courses.
(a)Project-based Courses
In these classes, Japanese and international students learn how to team up effectively toidentify and formulate proposals to resolve issues.

(b)

Introductory Courses
These are classes on the basic elements needed for students’ study in their areas of specialty.

(c)Survey Courses
These are classes providing systematic instruction in students’ areas of specialty.

(d)Major Courses
These are in-depth classes in students’ specialized areas of study that expand on theknowledge acquired through the Introductory and Survey Courses. Major Courses comprise of 3
categories: Lecture Courses, Seminar Courses, and Research Seminar Courses.
Lecture Courses

These are specialized lectures that delve deeper into the subjects covered by the Introductoryand Survey Courses.
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Seminar Courses

These are highly specialized practical classes.
Research Seminar Courses

These are practical classes for students to receive instruction and guidance for their
Graduation Project.
(3) Graduation Project
These are courses in which students work under their supervising instructor to compile their
4 years of study into a final thesis or work/material other than thesis.
(4) Related Courses
Credits acquired by taking courses in the Core Seminar Program (except for Research Seminar
Courses) in other Schools or at other universities (when assigned to such classes outside TUFS) can
be counted toward the number of credits required for graduation as Related Courses.
(5) Teacher Training Courses
Teacher Training Courses have not been covered above but are required for those who wish
to apply for a teaching certificate. For details, please refer to Section 3:“Acquiring a Teaching
Certificate”and the Teaching Certification Guide provided separately.

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Ⅲ．Credits and grades❶ Credits(1) What are“credits”?
According to the University’s regulations, the standard requirement for 1 credit is 45 study hours.
Classes at TUFS can be broadly divided into Lecture Classes and Seminar Classes.
Classes, such as language classes, that emphasize practical skills are classified as Seminar Classes
and are awarded 1 credit per quarter. Classes centered on instructor’s lectures are classified as
Lecture Classes and are awarded 2 credits per quarter.
It should be noted, however, that Seminar Courses and Research Seminar Courses are classified
as Lecture Classes for the purpose of credits as defined by the University regulations. The lectureand seminar categories can be checked in the class syllabi. The number of credits awarded will vary
according to the course categories. Always make sure to check the number of credits for each classthat you register for.
The University awards credits for classes as follows.
1.

Lectures: 1 credit for classes meeting for one hour per week for 15 weeks.

2.

Seminars: 1 credit for classes meeting for 2 hours per week for 15 weeks.

3.

Experiments and practical courses: 1 credit for classes meeting 3 hours per week for 15
weeks.

A 90-minute class is deemed as a 2-hour class. To receive 1 credit, the University regulations
require 45 hours of study. The remaining time is considered self-study time. For example, for aseminar class meeting 15 times for a total of 30 hours, the remaining 15 hours are considered as timespent in self-study and 1 credit is awarded for the total of 45 hours. For a Lecture Class, in addition
to the 15 classes totaling 30 hours, another 60 hours is deemed as self-study time, and 2 credits areawarded for the total of 90 hours within one quarter.
To summarize, to acquire credits, the following criteria apply.
Lecture Classes: In one quarter, 15 hours of class time + 30 hours of self-study outside of class= 1 credit
Seminar Classes: In one quarter, 30 hours of class time + 15 hours of self-study outside of class= 1 credit
In other words, Lecture Classes require twice the self-study time of Seminar Classes. Students are
expected to understand this and apply themselves accordingly.
The number of credits required is stipulated for each category and you must make sure to register
your classes accordingly. The number of credits required to graduate are referred to as“required
credits.”See Section 1,“IV. Course Guide”for details.
Some of the 15 or 30 classes for a course will be spent in Active Learning time by the students.
The content of Active Learning assignments is specified in the class syllabi.
Only students who pass a course according to the evaluation methods decided by the instructor,
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including exams, are eligible to receive credit for the course. Evaluations are carried out at the end ofeach quarter, the end of the acadmic year, and when intensive courses are completed. Your academic
achievement is shown in the following grades which correspond to scores out of 100. Credits areawarded for a passing grades of“S”to“C－”irrespective of the scores, while no credit is awarded
for a failing grade of“F.”“GP”stands for“Grade Point”and is used to calculate a number that indicates a student’s
academic achievement.
Comparative Chart of Grades and Grade Points (GP)
Score

Grade

Grade point

100-90

Ｓ

4.0

＋

89-87

Ａ

3.7

86-83

Ａ

3.3

82-80

Ａ－

3.0

79-77

Ｂ＋

2.7

76-73

Ｂ

2.3
－

2.0

72-70

Ｂ

69-67

Ｃ＋

1.7

66-63

Ｃ

1.3

62-60

Ｃ－

1.0

59- 0

Ｆ

0.0

Criteria

Evaluation

Excellent achievement of classobjectives.
Superior achievement of classobjectives.
Satisfactory achievement of classPass

objectives.
Minimum achievement of classobjectives.
Failure to achieve class objectives

Fail

Under the system for credit exchange, valid credits include those earned at another university
while registered as a TUFS student, prior to transferring to TUFS, or while studying abroad,whether overseas on a TUFS student exchange program or on one’s own after temporarily
withdrawing from TUFS. Credits earned in these ways will be indicated on transcripts with themark「認」meaning certified by TUFS. The credit exchange program is explained in Section 5 andstudy abroad programs in Section 4-I.
Attending class is a precondition for gaining credits. Because attendance is expected, attendance
itself is not consider as a criteria for assessment. In the Grading and Assessment section of the classsyllabus, there can be connections between the number of times you attend and grading criteriasuch as "positive participation (in class)" or "scores of response sheets (submitted during class)". But
if a student misses many classes, this does not only mean that a score for a particular assessment
criteria is lower, it can mean that the student does not meet the preconditions for obtaining credits.

❷ Grade Point Average (GPA)
GPA stands for“Grade Point Average”and refers to a number that indicates a student’s academic
achievement based on a specific calculation. Your GPA will appear on your transcript.
By evaluating students on the basis of specific and objective criteria, it is possible to provide
appropriate educational guidance. In addition, when a student applies to study abroad, many
host universities will request the student’s GPA as one index by which to judge eligibility. GPA
is calculated using the formula shown below. Grades received in the student’s coursework areconverted to Grade Points as shown in the Comparative Chart of Grades and Grade Points (GP).
The GP for each course is then multiplied by the number of credits for the course, and the resulting
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numbers are totaled and then divided by the total number of credits for all courses taken, including
failed courses (rounded off to the first decimal place).
Formula for calculating GPA－

4 x number of credits for S grade + 3. 7 x number of credits for A+ grade + ………… + 1 x number of credits for C grade
Total number of credits for all courses taken (including credits for failed courses)

With this formula, the GPA becomes a smaller number when the credits for failed courses areincluded in the denominator. To rectify this, be sure to look into courses that can be repeated or
duplicated.
Courses that can be repeated: These are courses that can be taken again in the next or a later
quarter. If you failed the first time, you can have that grade erased by getting a better grade thenext time.
Courses that can be duplicated: This is when you take another course with the same subject title
as the one you failed. The credits for this course can be added to your cumulative credits requiredfor graduation though your failing grade for the first course you took will remain on your record.
Please note that there are some courses with the same name for which this does policy not apply.
Please note that there are some courses whose grades are not used to calculate GPA.
Courses that can be repeated, courses that can be duplicated, and courses that do not count toward
GPA are as shown below.
(1) Courses that can be repeated・ Language Courses: Fundamental Japanese Courses, Specialized Courses on Japanese Language
Skills・ Project-based Courses: Collaborative Projects, Community Linkage Projects
・ Introductory Courses: Introductory Courses
・ Major Courses: Seminar Courses, Research Seminar Courses
・ Graduation Project: Graduation Project(2) Courses that can be duplicated・ Language Courses: GLIP English Language Courses, Foreign Language Courses, Regional
Language Courses
・ Liberal Arts Courses: Liberal Arts Courses
・ Project-based Courses: Community Linkage Projects
・ Survey Courses: Survey Courses
・ Major Courses: Courses excluding Seminar Courses, Research Seminar Courses and Graduation
Project(3) Courses that do not count toward GPA・ Foundation Courses: Academic Literacy
・ Liberal Arts Courses: Career and Collaboration Courses, Onsite Education Courses
・ Certification Courses: Enrollment Certification, Study Abroad Certification, Credit Exchange
Certification
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・ Teacher Training Courses: Courses for Basic Understanding of Education and Courses on School
Subjects & Teaching Methods. All other Liberal Arts Courses are excluded.

❸ When you have questions about your grades
If you think there are mistakes in the class grades, you can request, within a given period of time,
an explanation from the class instructor through the Educational Affairs Division. Please specify why
you think the given grades are mistaken. Should you still have questions regarding the instructor’s
explanation, you can submit a petition for review to the Educational Affairs Division. (Note, however,that you cannot petition a review for classes taken at another university through the credit exchange
program.)
Forms to request an explanation or file a petition are available at the Educational Affairs Division.
See the Educational Affairs Division notices and postings for details on the university homepage.

❹ Individual guidance
If you have not acquired enough credits to graduate or are having other academic problems, yoursupervising instructor will give you individual guidance. Students will be notified about individual
guidance by their supervising instructor at the beginning of the spring or fall semester quarter if
needed.

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Ⅳ．Course guideIntroduction
The Japan Studies Course curriculum is structured so that Japanese and international students cantake the respective courses they need to graduate.
Some required courses can only be taken in certain years. To ensure that your studies are
systematic and meaningful, guidelines (explained later) have been prepared, in particular for theLanguage Courses.
The basic progression of courses is as shown below. In the first and second years the focus ison Global Liberal Arts Program with concurrent courses in the Core Seminar Program categories
of Project-based Courses, Introductory Courses, and Survey Courses. In the last two years, thefocus will be on Core Seminar Program. Beginning in the third year, students will be expected toundertake study directed at their Graduation Project. In their third year, students must decide on
their supervising instructor, and in the fourth year, complete their Graduation Project.
Please do not forget that some courses can only be taken in certain years.
Below are brief summaries of your studies for each year and points that you should be particularly
careful about. In principle, there are no required classes in the summer and winter quarters.
First year
In the first year, courses are offered to prepare students to undertake their university studies.
While learning the basics of logical thinking and communication skills, students will be expected toacquire 2 credits in Collaborative Projects and a total of 10 credits for Introductory Courses. In the
Collaborative Projects, Japanese and international students will learn, through working together topropose solutions to familiar problems, the importance of independent thinking, working together
in harmony, taking action, and speaking up and communicating. In the Introductory Courses,
which incorporate approaches taken in overseas Japan Studies programs, students will acquire
a comprehensive understanding of Japan, and learn the perspectives and methods required todisseminate information on Japan and begin to think about the academic areas in which they wish to
specialize.
Second year
In the second year, students will take Community Linkage Projects and Survey Courses. In theCommunity Linkage Projects, students are expected to learn about diversity in the languages andculture of Japan through their interaction with society and to begin formulating their ideas for a
future career. In the Survey Courses, students will start by learning the basics of various academic
subjects to acquire a grounding to decide which fields they would like to explore in greater depth.
Students have to plan carefully and take Survey Courses that are relevant to their Graduation
Project subject which will be chosen in the third year. This will also be the time to start thinking
about their third-year Seminar Courses.
Third year
In the third year, students must start thinking about who they want to have as their supervising
instructor and in relation to this will start taking their Major Courses. Students are expected to takeLecture Courses and Seminar Courses in their desired area of specialty as they consider what their27

Graduation Project will be. At the same time, with the objective of acquiring a multidisciplinary
perspective, they are expected to actively participate in Approaches to Interdisciplinary Practicecourses and seminars. Students should seek the advice of their Seminar Course instructor concerning
their Graduation Project.
Fourth year
Students will take Seminar Research Courses taught by their supervising instructor. They will
work on their Graduation Project under the supervising instructor’s guidance and complete theirresearch by the end of the year. Students are expected to approach this as the culmination of all they
have learned since their first year. Students should take special care before registering for courses tomake sure they will have enough credits to graduate.

Course flow (example)

Color code

Years in whichusually taken

Years in which offered

Quarters are applicable for April entrants
Academic year
Course Category

QuarterFirst
Spring /SummerFall /
WinterSecondSpring /SummerFall /
WinterThird
Spring /SummerFall /
WinterFourthSpring /SummerFall /
WinterFoundation Academic Literacy
Liberal Arts Liberal Arts (2)GlobalLiberalArts

Credits
required tograduate (1)115 or more

Fundamental JapaneseJapanese Language Skills
Language

GLIP English Language Courses

30 or more

Foreign Languages
Regional Languages
Projectbased

Collaborative
Community Linkage

Core Introductory Introductory
SeminarSurveySurvey
Major

2
2〜4
10
12 or more

Lecture / Seminar

28 or more (3)Research Seminar

4

Graduation Project8

Related Courses

0 or more
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NOTE (1): For example, in the case of a course category marked“15 or more,”students are required to acquire a minimum of“15”credits, and credits earned beyond that may be included in the“credits required for graduation.”The total of the minimum credits foreach subject category is 112 credits, which is less than the 125 credits required for graduation. Therefore, students must acquire a total of“13”credits beyond the minimum credits in subject categories marked“or more”and related subjects.
NOTE (2): In the Liberal Arts category, World Language Courses cannot be taken in the first year. Up to 2 credits of Sports Courses canbe counted toward the required credit total for graduation.
NOTE (3): A minimum of 8 credits for Seminar Courses is required.

■ Mistakes you may makeFor details on course registration procedures, see the relevant explanations in Section 2.
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Credits required for graduation
・Mistake in counting the number of credits required to graduate (125 credits)→ The minimum number of credits for all course categories only totals 112 which is not enoughto meet the 125-credit requirement to graduate. Additional classes should be taken in thosecourses that allow for additional credits. Students should start planning from their first year to
make sure they accumulate the required total of credits to graduate.

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Ⅴ．Course registration requirements and seminar selection(1)

Basic curriculum requirements

The school of Japan Studies curriculum is structured so that Japanese and international students
can take the respective courses they need to graduate.
It should be noted, however, that some required courses can only be taken in certain years, andfailure to complete these courses can make it difficult to take other courses later. For example,
Academic Literacy must be taken in the first year, otherwise in later years you will not be able totake the required classes that are offered in the same class period, and that means you may not beable to graduate in 4 years. Other courses that must be taken in certain years are Collaborative
Projects in the first year and Community Linkage Projects in the second year.
As a requirement to progress in each academic year, students must also be enrolled for the entire
spring, summer, autumn and winter semesters during that academic year. Advancement occurs in
April for students who start in April and in October for those who start in October.
(2)

Graduation Project supervision

In their final year students must take Research Seminar Courses conducted by their supervising
instructor who will guide them as they carry out their Graduation Project. In the Research Seminar
Course, students will delve deeply into their major topic of study. There are certain standards (criteria)that must be met to register for the Research Seminar Courses.
At the time of registration for a Research Seminar Course, the student must have:１

Acquired more than 90 credits overall,

２

Acquired 1 credit for taking Academic Literacy, and３

Acquired 2 credits for Collaborative Projects and 2 credits or more for Community Linkage
Projects.

Although Language Courses can be taken in a student’s final year, it is strongly recommended tocomplete 30 credits for Language Courses in the prior academic years. In addition, students shouldmake sure they complete by their third year the courses needed to meet the required minimum
number of credits (Liberal Arts Courses: 15 credits or more; Introductory Courses: 10 credits; Survey
Courses: 12 credits or more; and Lecture and Seminar Courses: 28 credits or more. It is especially
important that at least 8 credits of Seminar Courses are included). Students should plan the courses
they will take from their first year.
Choice of supervisor (seminar selection)
Your supervisor is the professor who will guide you in planning your Graduation Project andwriting your graduation thesis. The choice of supervisor (seminar selection) is made during the thirdyear. See the diagram below. For third-year transfer students, a separate explanation on seminarselection will be given after admission. Please follow the instructions.
Key points regarding seminar selection, registration procedures and selection will be explained at
guidance sessions in April and October of the third year. Be sure to attend both sessions and follow
the instructions and precautions given to complete the seminar registration procedures.
In the third year, students should consider which lecturers they wish to receive guidance fromand start taking Lecture Courses and Seminar Courses from their preferred supervisor. As the30completion of a teacher's Lecture Courses and Seminar Courses may be a prerequisite for joining a
Seminar Research Course, please check with each teacher by looking at the syllabus and seminarguide. Each faculty member's seminar guide is available on the Academic Affairs Information System.
To help you decide who you want for your supervising instructor, guidance sessions on the
Research Seminar Courses and their instructors will be held for third-year students during thetwo months of October and November (months in this paragraph are for April entrants). Students
must register for their desired supervising instructor by early December. If, however, the numberof students registering for a specific instructor exceeds the allowed quota at the time of the initial
provisional registration, a screening may be held sometime in October or November. The procedure
for this screening will be explained at the time of the guidance sessions, through the TUFS website
and the Gakumu Information System. Please make sure to pay attention. If, as a result of thescreening, a student does not get their first choice of supervising instructor, they will have to choose
another instructor. The Research Seminar Courses will commence from the start of the fourth year
and students will work with their supervising instructor to complete their Graduation Project. The
above information is for April entrants. October entrants (third-year transfer students) will proceedwith seminar selection according to the instructions of their instructors.
Approximate flow of seminar selection
Guidance (first session).
After considering which teacher you would like to receive guidance
from, start taking Lecture Courses and Seminar Courses withSpring quarter of the third

the teacher of your choice.（Check with the respective teacher as

year

completion of the teacher's Lecture Courses and Seminar Courses may
be a prerequisite for seminar instruction).
If you wish to study abroad, contact and obtain the consent of yourpreferred supervisor prior to your study abroad.
↓
Guidance (second session).
Provisionally register for your preferred supervisor.

Autumn quarter of the thirdyear (Oct-Jan)

Receive guidance by teacher.
Obtain consent from your preferred supervisor and proceed to the main
registration.
The academic advisor is decided.

↓
Spring quarter of the fourthyear

Start taking the Graduation Project.

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Ⅵ．Procedures to graduate
Upon graduation from the School, students will be conferred with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in
Languages and Area Studies. Before a student graduates, however, the procedures explained below
must be completed.
Upon graduating, students are asked to submit a form indicating their future plans, such as
employment or matriculation to graduate school. This information will only be used to help the
University improve its educational program and for no other purpose.

For April entrants
Students who entered the School in April normally graduate in March of their final academic year.
If a student remains at the University beyond 4 years, graduation in September is possible so long as
certain criteria are met.

❶ Procedures to graduate in MarchTo graduate in March of their final year, students must complete the following procedures intheir final year. The period and deadlines for the procedures will be announced on the University
homepage. Please check there.
Additionally, students should check how many credits they still need to graduate by going to theonline Gakumu Information System. In principle, all credits required to graduate must be acquired by
the end of the fall quarter of the student’s final year.
(1) Registering Graduation Project and Research Seminar Course
When to register

How to register

What to register
Register separately, your Graduation Project (fullyear, intensive; 8 credits) and your supervising

Spring quarter registration Register online throughinstructor’s Research Seminar Course (spring(registration amendment)

the Gakumu Information quarter; 2 credits).

period of your final year

SystemNote that the Graduation Project is deemed a fullyear course and can only be registered in the springquarter.

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Fall quarter registration

Register online through(registration amendment)

the Gakumu Information

period of your final year

SystemRegister your supervising instructor’s Research
Seminar Course (fall quarter; 2 credits).

(2) Submitting the Graduation Project
When to submit

Where to submit

Submission deadline

If you can submit data, suchas a thesis, please submit ittogether with the "abstract" to
The beginning ofJanuary in the finalyear.

the Educational Affairs Division.
If the work cannot be submitted
in data format, please submit it
to your supervising instructor,

Detailed instructions on how to submit are due tobe posted on the university website around the endof November.

and "Summary" and "Abstract"
to the Educational Affairs
Division.

❷ Procedures to graduate in September
Students who meet both of the following two criteria as of September 30 of the year they arescheduled to graduate are allowed to graduate in September.
・Enrolled in the University for more than one year for their fourth academic year
・Have 125 or more credits required for graduation
Students who want to graduate in September must carry out the following procedures in theacademic year in which they wish to graduate. The period and deadlines for the procedures will beannounced on the University homepage. Please check there.
Additionally, students should check how many credits they still need to graduate by going to theonline Gakumu Information System. In principle, all credits required to graduate must be acquired by
the end of the spring quarter of the student’s final year.
(1) Submitting an Application to Graduate in September
When to submit

Where to submit

Documents to be submitted
Submit the required forms,“Application for

Early April

Educational Affairs

September Graduation”and“Research Seminar

Division

Course Notification”(only if applicable). For details,
refer to the notice by the Educational Affairs Division.

(2) Registering Graduation Project, Research Seminar Course, and Major Courses
required by supervising instructor
When to register

How to register

What to register
Register separately, your Graduation Project (full year,

Spring quarter registration Register online throughintensive; 8 credits), your supervising instructor’s(registration amendment)

the Gakumu Information Research Seminar Course (spring quarter; 2 credits),

periodSystemand the Major Courses required by your supervising
instructor (spring quarter; 2 credits).

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(3) Submitting the Graduation Project
When to submit

Where to submit

Submission deadline

If you can submit data, suchas a thesis, please submit ittogether with the "abstract" tothe Educational Affairs Division.
If the work cannot be
The beginning of July in submitted in data format,
the final year.

please submit it to yoursupervising instructor,

Detailed instructions on how to submit are due tobe posted on the university website around the endof May.

and "Summary" and"Abstract" to the
Educational Affairs
Division.

For October entrants
Students who entered the School in October normally graduate in September of their final
academic year. If a student remains at the University beyond 4 years, graduation in March is possible
so long as certain criteria are met.

❶ Procedures to graduate in September
To graduate in September of their final year, students must complete the following procedures intheir final year. The period and deadlines for the procedures will be announced on the University
homepage. Please check there.
Additionally, students should check how many credits they still need to graduate by going to theonline Gakumu Information System. In principle, all credits required to graduate must be acquired by
the end of the spring quarter of the student’s final year.
(1) Registering Graduation Project and Research Seminar Course
When to register

How to register

What to register
Register separately, your Graduation Project (fullyear, intensive; 8 credits) and your supervising

Fall quarter registration Register online throughinstructor’s Research Seminar Course (fall quarter;(registration amendment) the Gakumu Information 2 credits).
periodSystemNote that the Graduation Project is deemed as afull-year course and can only be registered in thefall quarter.

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Spring quarter

Register online throughregistration (registration

the Gakumu Information

amendment) period

SystemRegister your supervising instructor’s Research
Seminar Course (spring quarter; 2 credits).

(2)Submitting the Graduation Project
When to submit

Where to submit

Submission deadline

If you can submit data, suchas a thesis, please submit ittogether with the "abstract"
to the Educational Affairs
Division.
The beginning of July in If the work cannot be
the final year.

submitted in data format,
please submit it to yourDetailed instructions on how to submit are due tobe posted on the university website around the endof May.

supervising instructor, and"Summary" and "Abstract"
to the Educational Affairs
Division.

❷ Procedures to graduate in MarchStudents who meet both of the following two criteria as of March 31 of the year they arescheduled to graduate are allowed to graduate in March.
・ Have been enrolled in the University for more than one year for their fourth academic year
・Have the 125 or more credits required for graduation
Students who want to graduate in March must carry out the following procedures in Fall in theacademic year in which they wish to graduate. The period for the procedures will be announced
around September on the University homepage. Please check there.
Additionally, students should check how many credits they still need to graduate by going to theonline Gakumu Information System. In principle, all credits required to graduate must be acquired by
the end of the fall quarter of the student’s final year.
(1) Submitting an Application to Graduate in March
When to submit

Where to submit

Documents to be submitted
Submit the required forms,“Application for March

Mid-October

Educational Affairs

Graduation”and“Research Seminar Course

Division

Notification”(only if applicable). For details, referto the notice by the Educational Affairs Division.

(2) Registering Graduation Project, Research Seminar Course, and Major Courses
required by supervising instructor
When to register

How to register

What to register
Register separately, your Graduation Project

Fall quarter registration Register online through(full year, intensive; 8 credits), your supervising(registration change)

the Gakumu Information instructor’s Research Seminar Course (fall quarter;

periodSystem2 credits), and the Major Courses required by yoursupervising instructor (fall quarter; 2 credits).
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(3) Submitting the Graduation Project
When to submit

Where to submit

Submission deadline

If you can submit data,such as a thesis, pleasesubmit it together withthe "abstract" to the
Educational Affairs
Division.
The beginning of

If the work cannot

Detailed instructions on how to submit are due toJanuary in the final

be submitted in

be posted on the university website around the end

year.

data format, pleaseof November.

submit it to yoursupervising instructor,
and "Summary" and"Abstract" to the
Educational Affairs
Division.

36Section 2

Registration Procedures

NOTE:
Quarters and registration procedures for October entrants may
be different from those for April entrants shown in this section.
For more information, please check the instructions from faculty
members and the Educational Affairs Division (TUFS website and
Gakumu Information System).

Ⅰ．Course registration procedures■ Course registration
In order to get credits for University courses, students must register the classes they will take.
If a student fails to register, no credit will be given even if the student has attended all the course
classes and taken course tests.
Students are responsible for their own course registration. Students are not automaticallyregistered, even for required courses. Registration procedures may be different depending on theyear. Fourth-year students, in particular, must also remember to carry out graduation registration
procedures (see Section 1, IV).
■ Classes
Information on class syllabi (class outlines and plans), quarters, class days, hours, mode of delivery(in-person/online/on-demand), classrooms, and timetable code can be searched and viewed from the“Syllabus”on the university's website.
In addition, information on how to search for classes offered is summarized in the“Class Schedule
Search Guidebook”posted on the university website.
Changes to the class schedule will be posted on the Gakumu Information System.
■ Course registration flowchart
Feb —March

Confirmation of grades (current students only)↓
Early April

Distribution of Course Guide and Class
Schedule↓
Early April
SpringStart of classes↓
Early April registration period

Course registration(full year, spring quarter, summer quarter)↓
Late April registration amendment period

Summer

Early July registration & amendment period

Early October

Registration amendment(full year, spring quarter, summer quarter)
Course registration & amendment(summer quarter)
Start of classes↓
Fall

Early October registration period

Course registration (fall quarter, winterquarter)↓
Mid October registration amendment period

Winter38

Mid January registration & amendment period

Registration amendment (fall quarter,
winter quarter)
Course registration & amendment (winterquarter)・ Please check the detailed schedule and time of the course registration period and course
registration amendment period on the university homepage and the Gakumu Information
System.
・ Some of the GLIP English Language Courses classes are decided by lottery prior to the course
registration period. Please pay attention to the information posted on the university website and
the Gakumu information system.

❶ Course registration procedures・ Students are required to register for courses on the Gakumu Information System.
In principle, the course registration period is as follows, but it is subject to change so please be
sure to check the information for that year.
・ Registration period for spring quarter: Courses offered throughout the year, spring quarter, andsummer quarter
Registration period for fall quarter: Courses offered in fall quarter and winter quarter
・ Please note that there are separate registration periods for the summer and winter semesters
apart from the above, and only classes offered in those quarters can be added or modified during
these registration periods.
・ However, if you register for a one-year course in the spring quarter, you cannot cancel thecourse, nor can you register for a fall course in the same class period, after the spring quarter
registration and correction period ends.
・ Only one class may be registered for each class period. You cannot register 2 or more classes
for the same period.
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Maximum 50-credit rule・ The maximum limit on course credits that can be registered in one year is 50 credits. This
limit is premised on 45 hours of study for one credit that includes time outside of the classroom.
Regarding the 50-credit rule, please take note of the following.
・ In calculating the 50-credit limit, credits are counted for all registered courses even if you fail toget credit for a course. Credits for courses canceled during the registration cancellation period
will be subject to the 50-credit limit rule.
・ The 50-credit rule also applies to intensive courses.
・ The 50-credit rule does not apply to courses attended at other universities (see Section 5).
・ The 50-credit rule does not apply to the Liberal Arts Courses of Career and Collaboration
Courses and Onsite Education courses or to the Teacher Training Courses and the 8 credits for
the Research Seminar Courses taken in the fourth year.
・ The 50-credit rule does not apply to students who transfer into the University in their thirdyear, and these students may take courses for more than 50 credits per year.
However, if you have obtained 30 credits or more in the previous academic year, and if your
GPA is 3.0 or above, you may exceed the 50 credits or more rule and register for up to 54
credits (although designated procedures are necessary).
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Intensive courses

・ Intensive courses must also be registered. Intensive courses cover a full quarter course in
a concentrated period of time and are usually held for 3 to 5 days in the summer or winter39

quarters.
・ The dates for intensive courses are not always listed in the Class Schedule. Notices are generally
posted just before the course registration period. Because intensive courses are offered indifferent schedules, the schedules for two or more intensive courses may overlap. Courses thatoverlap cannot be registered.
・ The schedule of intensive courses is announced on the

Gakumu Information System (login

screen) → Schedule of intensive courses .
・ Intensive courses are held in the summer and winter quarters and are limited in number. Course
credits required to graduate should be acquired during the spring or fall quarter of the academic
year.
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Other points to note

・ Course registration for all subjects must be done by the student and should be completed inample time.
・ Registration will be invalidated if it is made in violation of the course notes and instructionsin this“Course information”and“Syllabus”(including the notes and instructions in the“Class
Schedule Search Guidebook”).
・ Please note that the University will not take responsibility for any disadvantage resulting fromthe failure to register appropriately within the designated period.

❷ Amending a course registration
・ Please check the university website for the schedule of when course registration details can be
modified.
・ Once the period for amending course registration has passed, registration is closed on the
Gakumu Information System and no more changes can be made. The data input up to thattime becomes your final course registration. Registration for intensive courses, however, can becancelled by the day before the lecture course starts (or by the preceding weekday if the day
before the lecture course starts is a Saturday, Sunday or holiday) by applying at the Educational
Affairs Division.
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Mistakes you may make in registering your courses
Many students make the same kinds of errors in their course registrations. To avoid errors, always

print out your registration confirmation chart after you have completed registering your courses on
the online Gakumu Information System.
Example of common mistakes
・ Attending classes that you have forgotten to register for or you have registered for a wrong
course instead. Always make sure to register your courses correctly, especially those that are
specifically required such as Academic Literacy classes.
・ Forgetting to register your Research Seminar Courses and Graduation Project in your fourthyear. For example, you may register your Research Seminar Course but forget to register your
Graduation Project, which must be registered separately, or you register your spring (or fall)quarter Research Seminar Course but forget to register again for the fall (or spring) quarter.

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Ⅱ．Course outlines❶ Credits required to graduate and minimum number of credits
The number of credits required for graduation is 125. The“minimum number of credits to beearned”is set for each course category, but simply adding up these credits results in 112 credits,which is less than the 125 credits required. The remaining 13 credits must be earned by exceeding
the minimum number of credits in subject areas in which the minimum number of credits to beearned is“0 or more”or in Related Courses.

❷ Global Liberal Arts Program
These Courses comprise Foundation, Liberal Arts, Language, and Area Related Courses. Below is
an explanation of the courses that must be taken by students in the School of Japan Studies.
(1) Foundation Courses
Foundation courses include Academic Literacy.
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Academic Literacy
This is a required course (8 weeks, 1 credit) offered in the first half of the first-year spring quarter.

As a rule you must take the Academic Literacy Course for your own School. But for some weeks,classes may be held jointly with students from other Schools. Class methods and content will be
explained in the first week’s class which all student must attend.
① Minimum credits
Class subject
Academic Literacy

Year
First year (spring quarter)

Required credit
1② NotesAcademic Literacy classes are relatively large. They offer very basic instruction in the
introductory knowledge and academic skills required of a university student. There will be times
when different topics are assigned for the students of different Schools and when different types ofattendance are required, and close attention will need to be paid to instructions.
(2) Liberal Arts Courses
Liberal Arts Courses include the 7 categories of Global Liberal Arts, Natural Science, General
Courses on Japan, Sports, World Languages, Career and Collaboration, and Onsite Education.
① Minimum credits
Category
Liberal Arts Courses

Year
First through fourth years

Required credits
15 or more

② Notes・ Though it does not matter which of the Liberal Arts Courses you take, you have to take 15
credits or more,41

・ Up to 2 credits of Sports Courses can be counted toward the required credit total for graduation(these 2 credits are required for acquiring a teaching certificate). The types of sports to beoffered will be decided in meetings held during the first week of each quarter. Those whowish to register for a sports class must be sure to attend. Registration must be done after theselection process is over. Details of the intensive courses offered in the summer and winterquarters will be announced or posted by the class instructors.
・ World Language Courses can be taken from your second year. There are other courses thatcan only be taken in certain years. Always confirm with the class instructor when taking suchclasses.
(3) Language Courses
Language Courses include the 5 categories of Fundamental Japanese, Specialized Courses on
Japanese Language Skills, Foreign Languages Courses, GLIP English Language Courses, and Regional
Languages Courses.
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Fundamental Japanese Courses
These are classes for international students to acquire and refine their proficiency in the Japanese

language. Classes are organized by degree of proficiency and skill.
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Specialized Courses on Japanese Language Skills
These are classes for both Japanese and international students to advance their academic andlogical skills in the Japanese language.
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Foreign Languages Courses
Languages offered are German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Korean, andArabic. The following levels are offered for each language. The“○○”stands for the language name(German, French, Italian, etc.).
Beginner level: Foreign Languages Course ( ○○ A1 ～ 4)）Intermediate and Advanced levels: Foreign Language Courses ( ○○ B1 ～ 4)Note, however, that students cannot take language classes of their native language.
Also, registration methods may differ according to the language. Refer to the“Class Schedule
Search Guidebook”for details.
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GLIP English Language Courses
These are classes to advance students’ English language capabilities. Classes are divided into the

3 categories of English A: Interactive English, English B: Academic English, and English C: Career
English.
English A: Interactive English: Classes are small. Instruction is aimed at helping students step up
from an already high level of English to the level of proficiency
required for university study. English A1, A2, A3 and A4 classes
comprise instruction on Production and Reception. All classes are,in principle, conducted in English.
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As a general rule, students in the School of Japan Studies shouldtake two Production (English A1/A2) classes and two Reception(English A3/A4) classes in both the Spring and Fall quarters.
Students are supposed to take these classes in the first year, withthe same classes continuing from the spring through fall quarters.
Students can earn up to 8 credits of English A in total: 4 credits
of Production (English A1/A2), and 4 credits of Reception (English
A3/A4). However, even if students have already earned 8 credits,they can take English A courses offered as Summer/WinterIntensive English or Summer Immersion Camp (the additionallyearned credits are counted as part of the 30 credits in Language
Courses required for graduation).
English B: Academic English:

These are classes in which students develop English skills neededat the university level. There are skill-based and theme-basedclasses as well as classes in technical writing, labeled English B1,
B2, B3, and B4. In addition, there are English B5 and B6 classes
specifically designed for the School of Japan Studies students. As
a general rule, students in the School of Japan Studies should takethe English B5 and B6 classes, as well as six credits from English
B1, B2, B3, and B4. Students can take these classes from thesecond year.

English C: Career English:

These are practical English classes that aim to provide students
with the language ability needed at the forefront of the businessworld. There are two types of classes: task-based and projectbased. The classes are directed at third-year students and above.

Additionally, to foster the four language skills of English, Intensive English A and B classes andEnglish Immersion Camp are also provided. These are classes for students planning to study abroad,students who have recently returned from abroad, and students who wish to pursue intensive
English study in a short period of time.
Details are available in the separately provided GLIP Course Guide.
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Regional Language Courses
These are language courses for students in other Schools that are also available to students in the

School of Japan Studies. It should be noted that some of these classes start in the fall quarter.

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① Minimum credits
Category
Fundamental Japanese Courses
Specialized Courses on JapaneseYear

Required credits

Language Skills
GLIP English Language Courses
Foreign Languages Courses
Regional Languages Courses

First through fourth years

30 credits or more

Please refer to the model course recommended by the department.
② Notes■

Fundamental Japanese, Specialized Courses in Japanese Language Skills, andGLIP English Language Courses
The School of Japan Studies offers a flexible curriculum for Japanese and international students topursue language study appropriate to their respective language abilities.
The following guidelines have been established to ensure that class time is used effectively.
International students are required to take a placement test immediately after the enrollment.
Classes are assigned according to the results of the placement test.
For students whose native language is Japanese:
These students will primarily take GLIP English Language Courses to advance their English
capabilities. In addition, they are encouraged to take up to 5 classes (10 credits) from the Specialized
Courses on Japanese Language Skills. In particular, they are strongly urged to take the classes inJapanese Critical Reading, Japanese Academic Writing, and Japanese Communication to foster theability to comprehend, write and speak logically structured Japanese. Also recommended for thesestudents are Introduction to Classical Japanese and Introduction to Classical Chinese which areoffered in the Specialized Courses on Japanese Language Skills.
For students whose native language is not Japanese, but who have previous
experience studying Japanese:
These students will primarily take classes in Specialized Courses on Japanese Language Skills
and GLIP English Language Courses directed at advancing, respectively, their Japanese and English
language skills. Note, however, that depending on the results of their placement test, these students
may be required to take Fundamental Japanese Courses.
For students whose native language is not Japanese and who have noexperience studying Japanese:
These students will take Fundamental Japanese Courses to complete the 600-level class (Advanced
1) in Fundamental Japanese Courses by the end of their third year.
Note that students whose native language is English are ineligible to take GLIP English Language
Courses in principle. However, there are some courses that can be taken. For details, please referto the explanations about GLIP English Language Courses in the "2024 Class Schedule Search
Guidebook".

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・ Students must select a language other than their native language.
・ It is strongly recommended that students take courses in languages other than Japanese andEnglish as needed.

❸ Core Seminar Program and Related Courses
The Core Seminar Program is specific to the School of Japan Studies and opens with Project-based
Courses (Collaborative Projects) and Introductory Courses and closes with the fourth-year Graduation
Project.
(1) Core Seminar Program
The Core Seminar Program is systematically structured to develop skills and capabilities in the
Project-based Courses and to move on from there in a step-by-step progression to the Introductory
Courses and then the Survey Courses, and from the Survey Courses to the Major Courses.
① Course selection
Project-based Courses: Students must acquire 2 credits in Collaborative Projects in their first yearand 2 or more credits in Community Linkage Projects in their second year.
Introductory Courses: Students must acquire a total of 10 credits in Introductory Courses in thespring and fall quarters of their first year.
Survey Courses: Students must acquire 12 or more credits in Survey Courses from the springquarter of their second year up to graduation.
Major Courses: Students must acquire at least 32 credits in the Core Seminar Program other than
the Project-based, Introductory and Survey Courses in their third and fourth years. These include
8 credits of Seminar Courses in the third year, 4 credits of Research Seminar Courses in their final
year, and at least 20 credits in Lecture and Seminar Courses.
NOTE: See“(2) Research Seminar Courses and Graduation Project”below regarding Research
Seminar Courses and Graduation Project (8 credits).
② Notes・ Credits in excess of the minimum required may also be counted toward the number of credits
required to graduate.
・ More than 8 credits are required in Seminar Courses. In principle, these credits should beacquired usually in the third year before registering for Research Seminar Courses usually in the
fourth year.
・ Students may also take Seminar Courses offered by instructors other than their supervising
instructor as their Major Courses.
General Notes
・ Students are encouraged to get advice from instructors in charge of oversight (Educational
Affairs Division Assistant Dean, etc.) regarding their Core Seminar Program courses.
・ There are special criteria for registering for some classes. Be sure to read the class syllabi
carefully before registering.
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Core Seminar Program Courses by Year and Required Credits
Category

Year in which

Courseusually taken

Collaborative
Project-based

Years offered

Projects
Community Linkage
Projects

Requiredcredits

First

First through fourth

2SecondSecond through fourth

2 or more ( ※ 1)

Introductory

Introductory

First

First through fourth

10

SurveySurveySecondSecond through fourth

12 or more

Lecture, Seminar

Third

Third through fourth

28 or more ( ※ 2)

Research Seminar

FourthFinal year

Major

4

( ※ 1) Upper limit is 4 credits.
( ※ 2) A minimum of 8 credits for Seminar Courses is required.
(2) Research Seminar Courses and Graduation ProjectStudents, in principle, take Research Seminar Courses conducted by their supervising instructor,
where students work on their Graduation Project under the supervising instructor’s guidance.
① Registration
・ Students must register for both their supervising instructor’s Research Seminar Course (fourthyear spring and fall quarters; 2 credits each) and Graduation Project (8 credits for the entire
fourth year).
・ For procedures required up to graduation, see“Procedures to Graduate”(Section 1,VI).
CourseYear

Required credits

Research Seminar

Fourth year (Final year)

4

Graduation Project

Fourth year (Final year)

8② Notes・ You must obtain four credits for Research Seminar Courses in the year you submit theGraduation Project. But, if there are reasons (for example study abroad) why you cannot takeResearch Seminar Courses in the spring term of that year, credits for a Major Course (lecture or
seminar) designated by your supervising professor in your course can be counted as Research
Seminar Credits (although designated procedures are necessary).
・ Research Seminar Courses must be registered for separately for the spring and fall quarters(course codes are different). For the purpose of grade evaluation, however, the total of 4 credits
for 2 courses will be counted at the end of the quarter in which the student submits their
Graduation Project.
・ In the event that a student's Graduation Project is not approved for credit, the Research Seminar
Courses (4 credits worth) will receive a fail grade.
・ Students cannot take Research Seminar Courses by teachers other than their supervising
instructor.
・ Students should consult with their supervising instructor in the event that the instructor is able
to offer the Research Seminar Course only for the spring or fall quarter. Procedures will be46

taken to provide a new supervising instructor for the student.
③ Submission format for Graduation Project
Thesis・ The“Thesis”must be written in an A4 size document in Japanese or English. There are no
requirements as to style or length. Follow the instructions of your supervising instructor.
・ In addition to the thesis, please submit a written“Abstract”in an A4 size document . For athesis in Japanese, write an abstract of approximately 400 words in English. For a thesis in
English, write an abstract of approximately 1,000 characters in Japanese. The number of words
or characters may vary according to the instructions of your supervisor. For details, pleasecheck the instructions from your instructor or the seminar guide of your instructor.
・ Titles must be submitted in both Japanese and English.
Work/Material other than a thesis
・ If a "work" other than a thesis can be submitted by data, please submit a written "Abstract"(summary of the outline of the work) in addition to the "work" in question.
If data submission is not possible for "works" other than the thesis, please submit a written"Summary" (a summary of the title, abstract, method, etc.) and "Abstract" (a summary of thework), and submit the "works" directly to your academic advisor.
・ The“Summary”must be written in Japanese or English in an A4 size document.
・ The“Abstract”should be in an A4 size document, and in the case of a work in Japanese,
the abstract should be approximately 400 words in English. In the case of a work in English,
the abstract should be approximately 1,000 characters in Japanese. The number of words orcharacters may vary according to the instructions of your supervisor. For details, please checkthe instructions from your instructor or the seminar guide of your instructor.
・ Follow your supervisor's instructions regarding submission format.
・ Titles must be submitted in both Japanese and English.
④ Graduation Project submission period・ The submission period and deadline are given Section I, VI“Procedures to graduate”. Also referto the instructions by the Educational Affairs Division given every year for details. Note that
Graduation Project submissions cannot be accepted at any time other than the designated period.
⑤ Exceptions allowing for submission at other times
・ In the event that illness or injury prevents the submission of Graduation Project documents
during the required submission period, students must promptly notify their supervising
instructor and the Educational Affairs Division of the delay (or possible delay).
・ As soon as possible, submit the graduation documents with official certification (medical
certificate, certification of accident, etc.) of the reason for delay. Submissions without certification
will not be accepted.
⑥ Other notes
・ The way to submit the Graduation Project is posted on the university website. Please follow
47those instructions.
・ For students who pass their Graduation Project but have not fulfilled other graduation
requirements, the credits they have earned for their Research Seminar Course and Graduation
Project will remain valid through the next academic year only. The credits will be invalidated if
the student takes a leave of absence the next academic year.
・ Graduation Project documents that have been submitted will not be returned. Requests to viewor copy the submitted documents will not be accepted. Make sure to copy and file all documents
before submission.
（３）Related Courses
Credits earned through courses taken in other Schools or at other universities (including thoseattended on study abroad programs) can be included as credits for“Related Courses”in the numberof credits required for graduation.
① Registration
Courses that can be registered as Related Courses are as follows.
・ Core Seminar Program Courses (excluding Research Seminar Courses) in the School of Language
and Culture Studies and the School of International and Area Studies
・ Courses (only those approved for TUFS credits) taken at other universities and institutions(including those overseas you studied at)CourseRelated Courses

Year
First through fourth year

Required credits
0 or more② Notes・ This does not apply to Teacher Training Courses (Courses for Basic Understanding of Education,etc. except Liberal Arts Courses and Courses on School Subjects & Teaching Methods foracquiring a teaching certificate. (Credits for Teaching Courses cannot be counted as required
credits for graduation, either.)❹ Routine exams(1) What are“routine exams”?
These are tests administered by the class instructor.
(2) Notes
・ Be sure to write your School name, student number, year and class, name, course code, course
category, and course title on all exam papers and reports.
・ During exams, students will, in principle, be seated at every other desk. You must place yourstudent ID card on the top right of your desk.
・ Exam answer sheets may not be handed in for the first half-hour of the exam.
・ Students who arrive within 30 minutes of the exam start may sit for the exam with thepermission of the test proctor.
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・ Exam answer sheets must be signed and handed in regardless of whether they have been filled
in or not.
・ Students must follow the instructors of the exam proctor for all other matters during the exam.
(3) When absent from an exam due to unavoidable circumstances
In the following cases, students may take a make-up exam. To do so, the student must acquire
an application form for Authorized Absence or Notice of Reason for Absence from the Educational
Affairs Division and submit it to their class instructor.
(1) When the provisions of Article 3 or Article 4 of the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Policy Regarding Class Absences Agreement apply.
(2) When submitting the document which certifies that an exam time at another university withwhich TUFS has a credit exchange agreement overlaps a TUFS exam time and the student
has been authorized to take the subject in question at the other university.
(4) Cheating
Students who commit academic misconduct will be subject to disciplinary measures such as failingall courses taken in the same semester or academic year, as well as being disciplined in accordancewith the university regulations. Please check page 18 for details.

❺ Notes concerning the thesis, reports and comment sheets
1.

Certain rules must be followed in writing your thesis, reports and comment sheets. Your thesis
and reports will have greater credence if you have researched and analyzed the contents
yourself. The comment sheets submitted in the classroom should also reflect your own ideas.
Plagiarism, or the unattributed quoting of other peoples’ writings and papers as if they wereyour own, or having someone else write your papers for you are unethical, academically andsocially. We ask that you strictly abide by the following rules in writing your thesis, reports
and comment sheets. You must write your thesis, reports and comment sheets yourself. Asking
someone else to write them for you or agreeing to write someone else’s papers is not allowed.

2.

You must always include a listing of all reference materials, data, information sources, and thelike in your thesis and reports.
Formats for citing references vary according to the field and subject. Follow the specificguidelines of your class or seminar instructor. For general reference styles, refer to the
University library website.
For websites and other online references, specify the URL and the date when it was accessed.
Websites that do not cite the academic basis for their content, such as information andpublication sources, have little academic value and should not be used as references.

3.

Failing to cite a source and writing as if you are presenting your own ideas is plagiarism. Suchactions as copying text found on a website or in a book or other printed matter without citing
your sources should never be done in writing a thesis or report. The same applies to a text in aforeign language that you translate yourself. You must always indicate that you have translated
such text and, if necessary, should quote the text in the original language as well. Follow the49

instructions of your supervising instructor or language course instructor.
Failure to abide by these rules, even if unintended, is considered as cheating and inappropriate
conduct for a student. Students who are found to have cheated will have all of their credits for thequarter, or for the whole academic year in question, invalidated and otherwise will be punished inaccordance with University regulations.

❻ Taking graduate courses
Provisions for undergraduate students to take graduate courses in the Master's
ProgramSpecially-admitted students through the prescribed procedure may take Master’s Program courses
for up to 10 credits during their fourth year. With these credits, a student may apply at the time of
matriculation to graduate school to shorten the duration of their Master’s program and acquire theremaining credits needed within one year. With this provision and the submission of a Master’s thesis
a student can receive a Master’s degree in five years.
It should be noted, however, that depending on your field of specialization in graduate school, not
all of the graduate school credits you acquired as an undergraduate will be counted for your Master’s
degree requirements. Also, in one year after entering graduate school, you must acquire all theremaining needed credits and write your Master’s thesis at the same time. You should plan carefully
and consult your supervising instructor for advice.
There are specific criteria for applying to take graduate courses as an undergraduate student
and for the kinds of graduate courses that can be taken. Contact the graduate school desk of the
Educational Affairs Division for details. The application period is generally late February of a
student’s third year (for April graduate school admission) and around mid to late August of yourfourth year (for October admission). Make sure you have properly prepared before applying.
Transferring to other Schools
Students may not transfer from the School of Japan Studies to other TUFS Schools.

50Section 3

Qualifications, Licenses,
and Other Programs

Ⅰ．Acquiring a Teaching Certificate
TUFS offers a teacher-training curriculum. Students can acquire a teaching certificate for juniorand senior high schools by taking designated courses in addition to those required to graduate andby undergoing teacher’s training practice.
The following types of teaching certificates can be acquired. In the School of Language and Culture
Studies: Class I junior high school teaching certificate for foreign languages, Class I senior high school
teaching certificate for foreign languages. In the School of International and Area Studies: Class I
junior high school teaching certificate for social studies, Class I senior high school teaching certificate
for geography and history. In the School of Japan Studies: Class I junior high school teachingcertificate for Japanese, Class I senior high school teaching certificate for Japanese.
The types and subjects of teaching certificates that can be acquired at TUFS are listed in the
Teaching Certification Guide.
Teaching certification requires taking Courses for Basic Understanding of Education and Courses
on School Subjects & Teaching Methods (including the use of information and communications
technologies). Credits for these courses are in addition to required credits and do not count towards
the total number of credits needed to graduate. Junior high school teaching certification also requires
nursing care practice.
Note, if you plan to study abroad or have transferred into the University in your third year, it may
be difficult to acquire all the credits needed for teaching certification in the time you have left. You
will need to plan your courses very carefully.
See the separately provided Teaching Certification Guide for details.

52Credits required to get a teaching certificate

Credits for
Courses on
School Subjects& Teaching
Methods

Credits for
Coursesfor Basic
Understandingof Education

Course credits
required by
TUFS*

28 credits（junior high）

29 credits(junior high)

4 credits(junior high)

24 credits(senior high)

25 credits(senior high)

12 credits(senior high)Course credits required by Education
Personnel Certification Act, Article 66,
paragraph 6・ Japanese Constitution: 2 credits
・ Physical Education: 2 credits
・ Foreign language communication:
2 credits
・ IT operation: 2 credits* Credits exceeding the required number for the Courses on School Subjects & Teaching Methods
can be applied.
Teaching profession transcript
１. Transcript ① Record of education related courses taken
２. Transcript ② Self-evaluation sheet

Nursing care practice & participation criteria（required for junior high school teaching certification）

Teaching practice1.

By the academic year in which the practice willtake place (required): Special Needs Education(1 credit)

1． Early April of third year
Student must contact desired school to request
directly teaching practice2.

Application for nursing care practice must be
submitted in March of the year in which thepractice will take place (check the TUFS website
and Gakumu Information System for dates)

2． Late May of third year
Attend information meeting on teaching practiceand get Teaching Practice Statement

3． Nursing care practice period: Late June to
February of the following year
Nursing care practice

3． Late May to early September of third year
Submit Teaching Practice Statement to
Educational Affairs Division

4． Late May to mid-October of third year
TUFS sends letter of requests to host schools

5． Late May to end of March of third year
Receive a copy of letter of agreement from hostschool6． May to October of fourth year
Teaching practice53

Ⅱ．Japanese Language Teacher Training Program
A new national professional qualification "Nationally Registered Japanese Language Teachers"
was established in April 2024. TUFS has set up an internal training program intended to prepare
students for the new qualification. By completing the program, students will be exempt from taking
the "Fundamental Competency Examination" part of the "Japanese Language Teacher Examination"
qualification examination and will become eligible to undertake "Practical Training," which is also
required for the qualification. All they will have to do outside the university to obtain the qualification
is to pass the "Applied Competency Examination" part of the qualification examination. Please scan
this code to find further details about the program on the TUFS website.
More information about the course of study can be found on the university's website or via the QR
code below.
■ Program Guide for Japanese Language Teacher Training Program 2024

Reference URL：https://www.tufs.ac.jp/education/program/teacherlicense/nihongo-teacher.html

Ⅲ．TUFS Data Science Education Program (TUFS DS)
The TUFS Data Science Program ("TUFS DS") is a unique data science education program thatbegan in the FY 2022.
Data science, which is the study of analyzing and utilizing data to solve problems, is a field ofstudy that is relevant to today's "reading, writing, and researching," regardless of major. The TUFS
DS program is designed to help students learn more about the language, history, and cultural
backgrounds of the people living in the target region, and to help them more creatively get tothe heart of the diverse issues facing contemporary society. It is an interdisciplinary data scienceeducation program designed to help students learn more about the language, history, and cultural
backgrounds of the people living in the target region and to more creatively get to the heart of thediverse issues facing contemporary society.
The course begins with the basics of data science, including data-handling techniques, algorithms
and programs, statistical processing, and more. program, statistical processing, etc., to address
research themes such as language representations, group activity representations, and geographic
representations, which is unique to Tokyo University of Foreign Studies.
The program is also compatible with the "Mathematics, Data Science and AI Education Program(Literacy Level)" recommended by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science andTechnology (approved in FY2023), and will be noted in the Diploma Supplement upon completionof the program. If you wish to participate in the "Literacy Level" program, you will be required tomake an advance entry, so please register for the "TUFS Data Science Education Program (Literacy
Level)" under "License and Certification" in the Gakumu Information System. More information canbe found on the university's website or via the QR code below.
■ TUFS Data Science Education program

Reference URL：https://www.tufs.ac.jp/student/lesson_course/program/tufsds.html
54Section 4

Study Abroad, Leave, andReadmission

Ⅰ．Study abroad
There are four ways to study abroad, in addition to short-term overseas study programs.
① Double Degree Program (DDP)② TUFS student exchange program③ Leave of absence to study abroad④ Leave of absence for overseas training
For more information on ① , see the explanation below. Procedures for ②～④ are shown in thetable on the next page and explained in the Overseas Study and Credits Manual available at the
Educational Affairs Division.

❶ Double Degree Program (DDP)
For students entering SJS in 2024, there are two Double Degree Programs (DDP) available. These
allow students enrolled in the School of Japan Studies to enroll at a partner university while still
enrolled in the School of Japan Studies, and upon completion of the required credits to receive a
degree from both universities.
The first program is with the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) in the UK. The durationof the program is generally one year, starting in the fall, and students go to the UK in the middleof their third year (or above). The second program is with the University of Melbourne (UoM) in
Australia. The duration of the program is generally one and a half years, starting in the spring, andstudents go to Australia at the beginning of their third year (or above).
For both programs, the credits earned while abroad will be recognized as credits by SJS. UCLan
and UoM graduation requirements will be in accordance with those universities’regulations.
Internal selection of students recommended for participation in the programs will be conducted in
the spring of each year. In principle, students in their second year or above may apply. The selectedcandidates will be recommended by TUFS, but will be selected by UCLan or the UoM for admission.
If you are not selected by the partner university, you will not be able to participate in this program.
Orientation sessions are held each year. Please attend them if you want to apply to the DDP. Or,
contact the Educational Affairs Division or the faculty member in charge (Philip Seaton) for details.
For all the latest information, see this page in the TUFS website.
https://www.tufs.ac.jp/english/education/program/dual-degree-programs/sjs-ddp.html❷ TUFS student exchange programs
TUFS student exchange programs are programs lasting from 3 months to one year at collaborating
overseas universities with which TUFS has student exchange agreements. In the case of both
TUFS student exchange programs and taking a leave of absence to study abroad, a maximum of 60
credits from an overseas university will be accepted by TUFS. Students can go on a TUFS student
exchange program in or after their third year. In some cases, the exchange agreement allows forstudents to study abroad after completing their second-year spring quarter exams.
Students wishing to apply for a TUFS student exchange program must take a screening exam in
the fall quarter of the year before. The minimum GPA requirement at the time of application for the
on-campus selection process for selecting international students to be sent to Japan is set. If you do
not meet the requirements at the time of application, you will not be allowed to apply. Please note56

that some partner institutions may have minimum requirements beyond the on-campus selection
application requirements.
If a student wishes to go abroad after the end of spring quarter exams in their second year, they
will need to take the screening exam in the fall quarter of their first year. This means they must
start preparations from the spring quarter of their first year.
Students who wish to avail themselves of the TUFS student exchange program to go to acollaborating overseas university for one year from the fall quarter of their fourth year and returnto graduate in September of the next academic year should consult the Educational Affairs Divisionin advance. It is recommended that students consult frequently with the Educational Affairs Divisionand the instructors in their School about their study aboard plans.

❸ Leave of absence to study abroad
Students can take a leave of absence to study abroad from their third year. In principal, theduration overseas must be from 6 months to one year. With prior application to the Educational
Affairs Division, a maximum of 60 credits earned at the overseas university will be accepted at
TUFS. During the study abroad program, students must pay tuition to the University and are
exempted from paying tuition at the host university.
A student’s leave of absence to study abroad should be approved by the faculty meeting. If not
approved, you will study abroad taking leave of absence for overseas training (see the next section),and the credits earned at the overseas universities cannot be accepted at TUFS.
Also, since study abroad programs require the approval of your academic advisor, please consult
with your academic advisor about your study abroad plans as appropriate.

❹ Leave of absence for overseas training
If you do not transfer the credits earned overseas to TUFS credits, a student may choose to apply
for a leave of absence and study at an overseas university or language school.
Regarding leaves of absence, see II. Leave of Absence below.

Methods of studying abroad
Procedures for TUFS study abroad programs, leave of absence to study abroad, and overseas
training are as follows.
TUFS student exchange
programContent

Applying through TUFS
to participate in a student
exchange program with anoverseas university withwhich TUFS has an exchange
agreement

Leave of absence
Study abroad

Taking a leave of absence
to study at an overseas
university that TUFS has
approved as equivalent inquality.

Overseas training or
equivalent
Taking leave of absence
to study at an overseas
university or language
school that the student hasapplied to on their own, or
to undertake an internshipor participate in a similar
program.

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Credits(Note 1)Credits earned at theoverseas university will be
accepted by TUFS (Note 2)

Credits from the host
university can be accepted
by TUFS only if the student
makes prior application for
credit acceptance (Note 2)

Credits earned at theoverseas university or
language school will not be
accepted by TUFS.

Duration

3 months to one year

In principle, 6 months to one
year (Note 3)

Maximum 3 years

TuitionTuition is paid to TUFS
and waived for the overseas
university

TUFS tuition is waived
but student must pay host
university tuition (does not
apply for some countries)

TUFS tuition is waived (maynot be possible dependingon the dates for the leave ofabsence)

Matriculation

Counted as part of academic
year and regular attendanceWill need to repeat missed
Overseas study is not counted
year (time overseas is notas part of academic year orcounted as part of academic
regular attendance
year or regular attendance)Year in whichstudy abroad
is allowed

After spring quarter exams
of second year or third year
and later

Third year or laterAll years

Documents
required
beforedeparture

Exchange program application,
study abroad plan, letter of
acceptance/contract (Forms canbe acquired from and submitted
to Student Exchange Division)

Leave of absence application,
study abroad application,
documents related to thehost university, letter of
acceptance, etc. (Forms
can be acquired from andsubmitted to Educational
Affairs Division)

Leave of absence application,
letter of acceptance from host
university, etc.
(Forms can be acquired fromand submitted to Educational
Affairs Division)

Documents
required upon
returnExchange program
completion notice (to besubmitted promptly upon
returning to the Student
Exchange Division),
application to have credits
accepted and transcript fromoverseas host university,
syllabi, etc.
(Submit promptly after returnto the Educational Affairs
Division)

Application to have credits
accepted and transcript fromoverseas host university,
syllabi, etc.
(Submit promptly after returnto the Educational Affairs
Division)

Note 1: Credits must be approved by the Management Council. Apply for approval through the
Educational Affairs Division. In some cases, the Council may decide not to approve credits earned
overseas. Please refer to the information page on the university website for procedures for applying
for credit for study abroad. Please download and use the application form and the Overseas Studyand Credits Manual from the information page.
The manual can also be downloaded from the university website.
Note 2: In the case of both TUFS student exchange programs and taking a leave of absence to study
abroad, a maximum of 60 credits from an overseas university will be accepted by TUFS.
Note 3: No more than two applications may be submitted during consecutive leaves of absence.

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Ⅱ．Leave of absence❶ Leave of absence
Leave of absence is allowed with the approval of the University President when a student cannot
attend classes for a continuous period of 2 months or longer. Students on leave of absence may notregister for courses during that time.
International students on an exchange student visa (status of residence) must make sure to consult
the Student Exchange Division before applying to the Educational Affairs Division for a leave ofabsence. International students on a student exchange visa (status of residence) who do not carryout their student activities for a continuous period of 3 months or longer and can give no acceptablereason for their lack of attendance will lose their exchange student status of residence (Immigration
Control and Refugee Recognition Act, Article 22, paragraph 4). Because of this, international students
who wish to take a leave of absence without sufficient justification must promptly return to theircountry or apply to change to another visa status. Note, financial difficulties are not recognized as an
acceptable justification.

❷ Criteria for taking leave of absence
Criteria for taking leave of absence are as follows.
(1) Inability to attend classes for a continuous duration of 2 months or longer due to illness(2) Inability to attend TUFS classes for a duration of 2 months or longer because the student will
be attending classes at an overseas educational or research institution(3) Inability to attend TUFS classes for a duration of 2 months or longer because of overseas
investigation or inspection tour(4) Inability to attend TUFS classes for a duration of 2 months or longer because of financial
reasons(5) Other special circumstances not covered by the above

ReasonIllness, overseas study, overseas training, financial reasons, family reasons,career plan changes, etc.

TuitionTUFS tuition is waived (there may be exceptions depending on the date ofapplication for leave of absence)

StatusRepeat year before extended absence (time missed is not counted as part ofacademic year or regular attendance)

Years in which leave ofabsence may be taken

All years

Required documents andMedical certificate, certificate of enrollment, other reference documents
where to submit before(submit to Educational Affairs Division)
taking leave of absence
When documents areto be submitted before
going overseas

One month before taking leave of absenceStudents will automatically be readmitted upon the end of their leave ofabsence.
Documents and submission
No application procedures are required.
deadlines for readmission
When the leave of absence was due to illness, however, a medical certificate
after leave of absence
showing that a doctor has given permission for the student to resume studies
must be submitted to the Educational Affairs Division.
59❸ Leave of absence procedures
Submit an application for leave of absence to the Educational Affairs Division one month before
taking leave. Prepare the application as early as possible since it must be stamped by the student’s
guarantor and instructors of the relevant schools as follows.
School of Japan Studies: For first, second and third-year students, the Deputy Director in charge ofeducational affairs; for fourth-year students, the student’s supervising instructor.
The leave of absence application is available at the Educational Affairs Division and can also be
downloaded from the University website. Undergraduate students may take a leave of absence forup to 3 years in total, but applications can only be made for one year at a time. To extend your leaveof absence, you must apply again one month before the extension.

❹ Procedures when a leave of absence ends
Students are automatically readmitted when a leave of absence ends. No application procedures
are required.
See III.“Readmission”below.

❺ NotesSee Section 4-I.“Overseas training”for information on taking a leave of absence to study abroad
or attend an overseas language school.

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Ⅲ．Readmission❶ Readmission
Students are automatically readmitted when a leave of absence ends. No application procedures
are required. When the leave of absence was due to illness, however, a medical certificate showingthat a doctor has given permission for the student to resume studies must be submitted to the
Educational Affairs Division. When a student wishes to cut short their leave of absence and be readmitted, an application for readmittance must be submitted to the Educational Affairs Division one
month before the date on which the student wishes to be readmitted. Early readmission is allowed
only if the application is approved.

❷ Course registration after being readmitted
If a student takes a leave of absence for one year in the middle of a quarter or academic year andreturns to the university at the same time the following year, he/she may be allowed to continue
auditing courses for which he/she was registered before the leave of absence by submitting the“Continuing Auditing Course Registration”form. However, if the leave of absence is less than one
year or longer than one year, the student will not be allowed to continue auditing.
Please note that only courses offered throughout the year are eligible for continuous auditing.
Examples of courses that can be continued: The student takes a leave of absence from
October and is readmitted on October of the following year (one-year leave of absence)Start ofleave of absence

Date ofreadmission

10

10
Courseregistration

Leave of absence

Spring quarterstart

1 year duration

Submissionof auditing
requestSpring quarter
end

Auditing is allowed if the student attends the class for duration A before taking leave of absence andduration B after readmission.

61Section 5

Credits and Classes at
Other Universities

Ⅰ．Transferring course credits at time of enrollment❶ Certifying credits earned elsewhere by first year transfer students who
have already graduated from a university or other educational institution
TUFS has a policy for evaluating and certifying course credits transferred by first-year transfer
students from other educational institutions. The types of students transferring into TUFS include
graduates of universities, 2-year colleges, technical colleges and vocational schools, students who
withdrew from their institution before graduating, and those who have earned credits at otheruniversities. In these cases, the transfer of course credits may be approved if equivalency can befound with TUFS courses.
This transfer credit certification must be applied for by a specified deadline. The application
procedure is as shown below.
☆ Institutions and courses for which the credit transfer policy applies①

Domestic and overseas universities②

Domestic and overseas 2-year colleges③

2-year college advanced courses④

Technical college advanced courses⑤

University advanced courses⑥

Technical college courses⑦

Senior high school advanced courses⑧

Vocational school courses extending for 2 years or more⑨

Auditing students
GLIP English Language
Equivalent courses andmaximum transfer credits that

Foreign Languages
Liberal Arts

can be certified
Up to maximum of 60 credits total
・ Application for credit certification
Documents to be submitted

・ Transcript from previous institution
・ Documents explaining course content
・ Graduation certificate or withdrawal certificate
Early April

Deadline

See guide for enrollment procedures for specific date andprocedures

Where to submit

Educational Affairs Division
・ Transfer credits will be evaluated and certified if they are foundto be equivalent to TUFS courses.

Comments

・ In the case of technical colleges and vocational schools, onlytransfer credits for courses that meet university standards will
be certified.

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❷ Status of third-year transfer students
・ Extent of length of study required and number of years a transfer student can remain at TUFS
from the time of enrollment: Enrollment must be in October. Third-year transfer students musttake courses for 2 years and the maximum length of time they can remain at TUFS is 4 years.
・ Graduation criteria and degree: A Bachelor of Arts Degree in Languages and Area Studies will
be conferred on those who have earned the minimum number of credits required to graduate (125credits, including 62 credits approved on matriculation.) as shown in the table in Section 1, IV.
・ Third-year transfer students: A third-year student who transfers to TUFS in 2024 must meet thecredit requirements for graduation that applied in 2022.

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Ⅱ．Outbound student exchange programs❶ Credit exchange program
Under the credit exchange program, a TUFS student attending classes at a university with which
TUFS has a credit exchange agreement will have the credits earned at the collaborating university
deemed equivalent to credits earned at TUFS. Under the program, a TUFS student can earn up to
60 credits for courses attended at another university.
When opting to attend courses at another university, students are reminded that they should keep
the commuting time in mind. The 50-credit rule for the number of credits that can be earned in one
year does not apply for credits earned through courses taken at another university under the credit
exchange program.
(1) Consortiums with credit exchange agreements and application periods. However, the application
period may change, so check for details on the TUFS website and Gakumu Information System.
Consortium
credit exchange
agreements①

Tama Area 5
National
Universities
Consortium
credit exchange
agreement

Consortium
universities otherthan TUFS

Year ofoutboundexchange

The University of ElectroCommunications, Tokyo
Gakugei University, Tokyo Second year
University of Agriculture and later
and Technology,
Hitotsubashi University
Second year
and later

International Technical
Writing Course with
Tokyo Institute ofTechnology②

Confederationof the Four
Universities
credit exchange
agreement
Overseas Cooperation
Course with Tokyo
Medical and Dental
University, Tokyo
Institute of Technology,
Hitotsubashi University

66* Only those whohave applied andbeen accepted
during theapplication periodof the first year
are eligible toapply.
* .Only those whohave completed
the application
procedures in(1) "Application
Period for
Outboundexchange" andpassed thescreening may
proceed to (2)"Application
for Course
Registration").

③

Three Universities
Initiative credit
exchange program

University of ElectroCommunications, Tokyo
University of Agriculture
and Technology④

Tama Academic
Consortium (TAC)
credit exchange
program

Kunitachi College of Music,
Musashino Art University,
Tsuda University,
Second year
International Christianand later
University, Tokyo Keizai
University⑤

Domestic Partner
Universities
Participating in the
ICL Project

Tohoku University,
Shinshu University,
Osaka University, Kobe
University

First year andlater

Second year
and later

Application period
SpringApplication
PeriodFall Application
PeriodLate January
every year

Early Juneevery year

(1) Application Period for
Outbound exchange
Late January every year↓
(2) Application for Course
Registration
Late March every year andLate September every year
Those who have completed theprescribed procedures in‘(1)Application Period for Outboundexchange’and passed thescreening will be contacted by
the Educational Affairs Divisionon how to apply for course
registration.
↓(3) Notes:
A certificate of completion isissued upon earning the required
credits for the Technical
Writing Course and Overseas
Cooperation Course
May every year
(The course period is from thesummer semester to wintersemester)
Late March or early April every
year
SpringApplication
PeriodFall Application
PeriodMarch every
year

June everyyear(2) Universities with which TUFS has credit exchange agreements and application periods.
However, the application period may change, so check for details on the TUFS website and
Gakumu Information System.
University

Outbound year

Application Period①

Ochanomizu
University

Second year and
later

②

Tokyo Metropolitan
University

Second year and
later

③

International
Christian University

Second year and
later

④

Tsuda University

Second year andlater

SpringFall
Application Period
Application Period
Late March or early April
every year
Late August every year
Summer school (Application
period is May every year)
Late March or early April
Early September every
every year
year
Late March or early April
every year (Unify to TAC,(1)- ④ on the previous page)
Late March or early April
every year

Third year andlater

Late March or early April
every year⑤⑥

Tokyo Woman's
Christian
University
Nagoya Universityof Foreign Studies⑦

Seisen University⑧

Soka University⑨

Toyo University⑩⑪

Aoyama Gakuin
University
Seinan Gakuin
University

Second year andlater
Second year andlater
Second year andlater
Second year andlater
Second year andlater
Third year andlater

Not available (inbound only)
Late March or early April
every year

Early September every
year

Unspecified
Late March or early April
every year
Late March or early April
every year
March every year

Late August every year
June every year

❷ Common elements of the credit exchange programs(1) Eligibility
Undergraduate students in years shown in the tables above (excluding students auditing
undergraduate courses and research students)(2) Quotas
To be decided by the host university (some host universities set limits on the number of students
they will accept)(3) Courses
The outbound student can take courses designated by the host university.
(4) Application periods
・ As shown in the tables. For details of the application, please refer to the university website and
Gakumu Information System.
・ In some cases, two or three times a year, depending on the university(5) Decision to accept outbound students
・ Decided by the host university
・ If the host university has a limit set on the number of students it will accept, the home
university will screen applicants first and the host university will make the final decision.
(6) Course cancellation
Courses at the host university may be cancelled if none of the host university students register forthe course.
(7) Status at host university
Special auditing student (some universities may use a different term)(8) Attendance duration
A semester or within 1 year (the duration of a semester depends on the host university's term
system.)(9) Student ID
The host university will issue a special auditing student ID
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(10) Exams
・ When there is a conflict in the timing of exams between the host and home universities, thehome university may arrange for the outbound student to take the exam at another time.
・ Supplementary exams will not be provided if the student does not take the exam or fails theexam.
(11) Grades
・ The host university will grade the outbound student.
・ The home university will decide the grade evaluation and credit certification criteria.
(12) Cancelling participation in the outbound program
Outbound students must notify the Educational Affairs Division if they decide to drop out of the
program.
(13) Use of facilities
・ Outbound students who have been accepted by the host university may use the host university’s
facilities.
・ The extent to which the outbound student may use the facilities will be decided by the host
university.
・ Outbound students may not, in principle, commute to the host university campus by bicycle,
motorbike or car.
(14) Tuition
・ Tuition will not be charged.
・ However, some host universities may ask students to cover the costs of such things as training
and experiments.
(15) Insurance
Outbound students should make sure to enroll in Personal Accident Insurance for Students
Pursuing Education and Research. Some host universities will not accept students who are notcovered by insurance.
(16) Other matters・ Outbound students must abide by the rules and regulations of the host university.
・ Other criteria are, in principle, decided by the host university.
・ For details, refer to the individual university’s or consortium’s call for applications.

❸ Tama Area 5 National Universities Consortium credit exchange agreement
The purpose of this program is to promote exchange among five national universities in the Tama
District and to enhance their curricula. Under this system, credits awarded for courses taken atparticipating universities will be recognized as credits taken at TUFS.
■ C ourses that each of the five universities open to students from otheruniversities
Applications are accepted twice a year (spring and fall). Application periods are as shown in
the table on the previous page. For details, please refer to the application guidelines posted on the
Gakumu Information System.
■ About the "Standardization" Lecture (Intensive Lecture)
This landmark course run in cooperation with the five national universities in the Tama regionis the first in Japan to be run under the auspices of the government-led "Public-Private Strategic
Conference on Standardization". (The university where the course is offered differs depending on theyear.)“Standardization" (hyojunka) refers to the establishment of universal standards for technology, suchas industrial standards, and means preparing the preconditions for the diffusion and developmentof technology. It is often confused with kikakuka, also usually translated as "standardization," but"standardization" (hyojunka) is itself a struggle to create international rules, a dynamic field ofnegotiation and coordination.
Japan has a bitter history of failing to translate success in technological development into
international competitiveness because its efforts at standardization have been weaker than thoseof Europe, the U.S., and China. Based on this reflection, the Public-Private Strategic Conference onStandardization is attempting to make the top management of companies aware that standardization
is a battlefield for international rule-making in parallel with technological development, and tocultivate an understanding and sense of standardization among the young elites who will be activein the international community. We are also attempting to cultivate an understanding and sense of"standardization" among the young elite who will be active in international society. Five national
68universities in the Tama region have responded to this issue, and with the support of the Ministryof Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the industrial world, have decided to realize a special
intensive lecture program. Lecturers who are actually active in the field of public and private goods
will be invited to give lectures.

❹ Consortium of the Four Universities credit exchange agreement
As part of the credit transfer system under the Four-University Charter, TUFS has establishedpartnerships with other universities for the International Technical Writing Course and the Overseas
Cooperation Course described below. Students can apply for the courses when they advance fromthe first year to the second year, and if they pass the screening, they can take the courses they wish
to take before graduation.
International Technical Writing Course with the Tokyo Institute of Technology
With rapid globalization and an increasingly borderless world, not only corporations, but wholeindustries are expanding overseas on an almost daily basis. Technicians need to be able to readtechnical documents in foreign languages, write papers and specifications in foreign languages,
announce outcomes in foreign languages, and negotiate in foreign languages. There is, as well, apressing need to foster communication experts who understand technical language, are well versed
in international affairs, and can work closely with technicians.
This course aims to train international engineers and technical writers and provide outstanding
human resources for globalized business areas.
The curriculum is directed at fostering an expert who has a practical and highly advanced levelof foreign language ability and knowledge of basic engineering concepts. The objective is to foster
internationally astute people who are not only fluent in English as a major global language, but also
well informed about Japan’s industrial partners in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central andSouthern America and familiar with their languages, regional characteristics and culture.
Students who fulfill the requirements given below will be issued a Technical Writing Course
certificate of completion by the Consortium of the Four Universities.
■ Course outline○ Students earn a total of 20 credits from the two universities. (Each university requires morethan 10 course credits. Students must earn at least 6 credits in the“recommended subjects”andat least 4 credits in the“special subjects”offered by TUFS (at least 10 credits in total), and morethan 10 credits in subjects offered by the Tokyo Institute of Technology, for a total of 20 credits.)○ Academic advisor
Course supervisor: Otani Naoki○ NotesThis course is part of a joint program with the Tokyo Institute of Technology and is separate
from the courses in the School of Languages and Culture Studies, the School of International andArea Studies.
○ For details on course subjects and credits, refer to the call for applications that will be
distributed in January.
Overseas Cooperation Course with Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo
Institute of Technology, and Hitotsubashi University
In the twenty-first century, overseas cooperation and technology development will require
outstanding human resources with broad vision, expertise, and a high level of skills in specialized
technology. Universities are already striving to train just such human resources. This course is a
jointly undertaken project of four universities with the objective of fostering human resources withbroad expertise and capabilities.
The course brings together students with a diversity of backgrounds from each university to
deepen their understanding of other fields, broaden their perspective, and acquire the expertiseneeded to play a meaningful role in a globalizing society.
Students who fulfill the requirements given below will be issued a certificate of completion bearing
the name of the course.
■ Course outline○ For all 4 universities, a total of 20 credits to be earned (12 credits from the student’s home
university and 2 credits or more each from the other universities for the remaining 8 credits).
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Course supervisor: Narita Takashi
Notes
This course is part of a joint program with the Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo
Institute of Technology and Hitotsubashi University and is separate from the courses in the
School of Languages and Culture Studies, the School of International and Area Studies.
For details on course subjects and credits, refer to the call for applications that will be
distributed in January.

❺ Three Universities Initiative credit exchange program
Solving the various complex issues facing the world requires the ability to collaborate with eachother beyond the framework of humanities and science and engineering, while keeping a firm
footing in one's specialty. Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, Tokyo University of Agriculture andTechnology, and the University of Electro-Communications offer courses in which students from thethree universities with different fields of specialization work together in groups to solve problems. In
addition, they are promoting initiatives for the development of global human resources, such as theshift of class subjects to English. The following are the two main courses and activities related to theCollaborative Common Program.
■ Three-University Cooperative Basic Seminar
This is a seminar for first-year students to experience cutting-edge research at each university
in mixed teams of about 10 students from the three universities. After the seminar, the student
teams gather for a joint presentation.
■ Courses taught in English for students of the Three Universities
In addition to the many courses offered in English at the University, we offer introductory
courses for students from different fields of specialization at the three universities.

❻ Tama Academic Consortium (TAC) credit exchange program
The Tama Academic Consortium (TAC) comprises four-year universities in the Tama region.
TAC offers a credit transfer system that takes advantage of the specialties of the six universities(International Christian University, Kunitachi College of Music, Musashino Art University, Tokyo
Keizai University, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, and Tsuda College), mutual library use, andstudent and faculty exchanges.
TAC offers a credit transfer system among member universities. Students from member
universities can take TAC courses offered at other universities, and the credits earned will berecognized as graduation credits at their home universities.
TAC also allows students to use each other's libraries, which hold approximately 3.55 million
volumes, and students are free to use the collections of each university, taking advantage of theexpertise of each university.

❼ Domestic Partner Universities Participating in the ICL Project
The project “Acceleration of Internationalization at Home through the Development ofIntercultural Collaborative Learning Network”“ICL(
Project”) is a part of the Forum for the
Promotion of University Internationalization of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Scienceand Technology (MEXT). The domestic partner universities participating in the ICL Project(Tohoku University, Shinshu University, Osaka University, Kobe University, and Tokyo Universityof Foreign Studies) will promote mutual understanding through Meaningful Interactions between
students from different cultures and languages, with the aim of promoting educational exchanges inthe“Intercultural Collaborative Learning Network (ICL Project)”(hereinafter referred to as“ICL
Project”). The program offers student exchanges through courses that deepen“international cocurricular activities”.
Under this program, credits awarded for courses taken at the host university will be recognized as
credits earned at TUFS (in the Contemporary Liberal Arts "Kokusai Kyoshu" program).

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Notes and FAQs

Ⅰ．Notes① Limits on course attendance and enrollment durations for general students andtransfer students
Article 4, paragraph 1 of the University Regulations stipulates that for general students, course
attendance is normally to 4 years and for students transferring into the University in their thirdyear, the duration is normally 2 years. According to Article 5, enrollment duration must not exceed
twice the normal duration of the course attendance duration.
② Issuance of certificates
The automatic certificate machines will issue the certificates listed below between 9:00 and 17:00,
on Monday through Friday, (excluding national holidays, (including national holidays on which classes
are held), University year-end and summer holidays). Certificates that cannot be provided by theautomatic machines will take several days to issue and students are reminded to apply for themearly.
・ Certificate of enrollment (Japanese / English)
・ Transcript (Japanese / English)
・ Certificate of expected graduation (for fourth-year students; Japanese / English)
・ Health certificate (only for those who underwent the University’s regular health checks;
Japanese)
For English versions and other types of certificates, an application must be made at the
Educational Affairs Division Information Desk using the form provided. Applications can also bemade by post. Include a note with the information listed below and a copy of your Student ID cardor other ID.
①

Student number, name, date of birth, year of enrollment②

Type of certificate required③

Number of copies required④

Reason why certificate is needed and where it will be submitted⑤

Indicate whether the certificate should be provided in sealed envelope or not
Time required to issue certificates: 3 days for Japanese certificates, English certificates, 7 days

certificates for related to Teacher Training courses, and other special certificates (excluding
weekends, national holidays (including national holidays on which classes are held), University
year-end and summer holidays). There are no handling fees, but you must supply a self-addressedenvelope with postage stamp if you want the certificate mailed to you.
The automatic certificate machines cannot be used by persons who have graduated and left the
University. In that case, you will need to apply at the Educational Affairs Division Information Deskor by post mail. Please note that it will take several days to issue the required certificates.
★ Notes regarding the certificate of expected graduation
In issuing the certificate of expected graduation, the University does not confirm whether thenumber of credits the student has earned to date fulfills the required number or other conditions
for graduating. The document only certifies that the student can be expected to graduate if all72

required credits and other conditions are met. Based on this premise, the certificate is issued only toregistered fourth-year students.
Students are responsible for keeping track of their own credits and ensuring that they earn therequired number of credits for graduation. It should be noted that even if a student miscalculates
their credits, the automatic certificate machine will still issue the certificate.
★ Issuing of student report for application to graduate school
When a student report is required, such as for applying to graduate school, you must bring therequired form to the Educational Affairs Division to be filled out and stamped. Make sure you bringthe correct form and submit it along with a certificate application form.
The student report cannot be issued immediately. Confirm ahead of time how long it will take andapply accordingly.
When the University stamp is required for a letter of recommendation, the student should makethe request directly to the instructor being asked to write the recommendation. Submit the letter
along with an application form requesting the instructor’s stamp.
③ Change of address: Students and/or guarantors
Submit any change of address as soon as possible to the Educational Affairs Division. Don’t forgetthat when you move you must notify the local municipality by submitting a change of residence
notification document.
④ Lost or damaged Campus Cards (student ID)
Immediately notify the Educational Affairs Division if you damage or lose your student ID cardand submit an Application for Re-issue of Campus Card. It will take about one week to issue a newcard.
⑤ Notices regarding credits earned
When a student fails to earn the required number of credits for the advancement to the next year
(or for an equivalent purpose) or will remain enrolled beyond 4 years because of failing to earn the
125 credits required to graduate, a notice explaining this will be sent to the student’s guarantor. (Thisdoes not apply if the student in on leave of absence or participating in a TUFS student exchange
program).
To abide by the protection of personal information provisions, students are asked at the time ofinitial enrollment whether they will give the University permission to do this. Notices are not sentout if the student has so requested.

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Ⅱ．FAQs
1: Course Registration
Q1

Can any course registrations be amended as long as it is within the course
registration amendment period?

A

Amendments can be made for courses that have not yet started. Note, however, that theregistration of your Graduation Project (a full year course) at the beginning of the first quarterof your fourth year cannot be changed in later quarters.

Q2
A

What languages can I study in the Foreign Languages Course?
You can choose languages other than your native language. See“Foreign Language Courses”
in Section 2, II.

Q3

I will be going abroad to study and want to graduate in September. What do
I need to do? (April entrant)A

If you wish to graduate in September, make sure to submit an application for September
graduation when you register your courses in April. You must meet the following two criteria
to be eligible.

①

As of September 30 of the academic year in which you will graduate, you have been enrolled
for a total of 4 years or more from the first through the fourth year (one year or more foreach academic year).

②

As of September 30 of the academic year in which you will graduate, you acquire 125 or moreof the credits required to graduate. For details, see“Procedures for September graduation”in
Section 1, VI.
Note, however, if you will be studying overseas for one year on the TUFS student exchange
program from the fall quarter of your fourth year, and you wish to graduate in September
after you return, please consult the Educational Affairs division ahead of time.

Q4

I want to meet directly with my instructor to discuss my courses. Is that possible?

A

All instructors have office hours during which students can meet with them to ask questions
and get advice. For office hours, see the "Manual" page after logging in to the Gakumu
Information System.

2: Intensive Courses
Q5

Intensive courses（Q-1）When are the intensive courses held?
（Q-2）How do I register for an intensive course?
（Q-3）I can’t find the intensive course dates and times in the class schedule.
Where do I need to look?
A-1

Intensive courses take place in the summer and winter quarters.

A-2

Intensive courses need to be registered at the same time as other courses. For example, if
you want to attend an intensive course in summer, you can register for it during any of theregistration periods in the spring or summer quarter. If you want to attend an intensive

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course in winter, you can register for it during any of the registration periods in the fall or
winter quarter.
A-3

Sometimes the schedule for the intensive course is not decided by the class registration
time. In such cases, notices will be posted later to all students on the "Intensive Course
Schedule" page of the Gakumu Information System (login screen).
Intensive courses for which the schedule is already set can be registered at the time ofclass registration for the spring quarter. If you are planning to attend two or more intensive
lectures, you will only be able to register one if their times overlap for even just one hour.

3: Credit certification
Q6

I have questions about the grades I got. Can I ask the University toinvestigate?

A

If you have questions about your grades for a specific course, you can request an explanationfrom the instructor through the Educational Affairs Division. You must submit the required
form to the Educational Affairs Division during the period specified after grades are posted on
the Gakumu Information System. You should not approach your instructor directly.
Inquires can only be made for TUFS courses. You cannot question grades received for courses
taken at another university under the credit exchange program. Auditing students and nonregular students are also excluded under this policy.

4: Leave of absence and readmission
Q7
A

I want to take a leave of absence. Do I have to continue paying tuition?
In principle, tuition is waived while a student is on leave of absence. Note, however, that there
may be a charge depending on the start date of the leave or when it was applied for.
Submit the application for leave of absence to the Educational Affairs Division. There is no need
to apply separately to the Finance and Accounting Division. See the TUFS Website for details.
TUFS Website → Current Students → Certificates, Notifications, and Office Service Hours→ Leave of Absence, Readmission, Extension of Leave of Absence (Japanese Site Only)

Q8
A

Is there a limit on how long a leave of absence can be?
The total time allowed for leave of absence is 3 years, but you can only apply for leave for a
maximum of one year at a time.
If you wish to continue a leave of absence, you must reapply one month before the end of theleave you are currently on by submitting a new application for leave of absence.

Q9

Can a certificate of enrollment or a transcript still be issued even if I am ona leave of absence?

A

Various certificates can still be issued even if you are on leave, but you cannot register forclasses.

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Q10

I want to be re-admitted in the middle of the academic year. Will it still bepossible to earn credits?

A

If you are re-admitted in the middle of the academic year, you can still register for courses in
the next quarters. Students re-admitted in the middle of a quarter can still earn credits at theend of that quarter or at the end of the academic year, if they meet the criteria explained in
Section 4, III. See Section 4, III.“Readmission”for details.

Ｑ 11 How do I withdraw from the University? What happens if I just leave without
following any of the required procedures?
A

Submit an application to withdraw and your student ID to the Educational Affairs Divisionat least one month before the date on which you plan to withdraw. As with an application
for leave of absence, you will need your guarantor’s stamp on the application form. First,
second and third-year students must also get the stamp of the Deputy Director in charge ofeducational affairs and fourth-year students must get the stamp of their supervising instructor.
The application should be made in ample time to get the necessary stamps.
You will not be allowed to withdraw if you have not paid the tuition for the full quarter, even
if you are withdrawing in mid-quarter. The amount covered by a leave of absence will be
waived.
If you fail to make the above application and leave the University without paying tuition, you
may be expelled from the University at the end of the academic year.

Q12
A

I recently moved. Do I need to let the University know my new address?
Notification of a change of address should be made online on the Gakumu Information System
as soon as possible. Don’t forget that when you move you must notify the local municipality bysubmitting a change of residence notification document.

Q13
A

My guarantor has changed. Are there any documents I should submit?
When changing guarantors, you must submit the following documents to the Educational
Affairs Division.
・Change of Guarantor Notification
・Pledge (signed by the new guarantor)

5: Gakumu Information System
Q14A

I don't know how to use the Gakumu Information System.
You can log in to the Gakumu Information System with an ID and password (the password
in the box highlighted in blue on the ICC Account Delivery Form) issued by the University's
Information Collaboration Center (ICC).
Instructions on how to obtain the ID and password for new students will be sent to the e-mailaddress you registered during the enrollment process.
For details on how to use the Gakumu Information System, please refer to‘How to use the
Gakumu Information System’in the‘Online Class Support’section of the TUFS website andthe User's Manual displayed when clicking the‘Manual’button in the upper right corner of76

the screen after logging into the Gakumu Information System.
TUFS Website→

For Current Students→

For Undergraduate Students→

Online Class Support
Q15

I cannot log in to the Gakumu Information System.

A

In many cases, this is caused by entering the wrong password.
If you have entered your password manually, please make sure that you have not enteredletters using the wrong case (If you are logging in with a smartphone or other device, the first
letter may be automatically capitalized).
If you are using your browser's auto-fill function, the password entered elsewhere on campus,
such as the Moodle course enrollment key, may have been saved in your browser.
Please check the passwords stored in your browser, delete unnecessary ones, and log in again,
or check if you can log in using a different browser from the one you normally use.
If you lose your password, contact the Information Collaboration Center (4th floor of theuniversity library) immediately.

6: Faculty Contact Information
Q16
A

I would like to contact the faculty member in charge of a class.
If the faculty member in charge of the class is a full-time faculty member, please check thecontact information on the‘Manual’page → ‘List of Office Hours by Faculty Member’after
logging in to the Gakumu Information System. Contact information for part-time instructors
is not disclosed to students for the protection of personal information. The Educational Affairs
Division will not be able to contact them, so please try to contact them directly in classwhenever possible.

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