Course Guide / Rules for Online Japanese Language Course(On-Demand Learning Materials/ Self-Study OPJLC)TUFS will be recruiting students for its Online Japanese Language Course for International Students (OPJLC). Students who are enrolled in a Japanese university or will be starting their study in a Japanese university as a regular student are eligible. Also, MEXT-funded students are eligible. For those who wish to participate, please read the following carefully before application.
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Application Period: Please refer to the program website.

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How to Apply: Please refer to the program website.

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Precautions:•If you are taking the course from overseas, make sure to check the time difference fro
m Japan before choosing the class.

•Please check the contents of each course carefully before applying.

•In case of large number of applicants, there will be a draw.

Cancellation of the course / withdrawal from the course• TUFS may cancel the course for lack of participants.
• In such event, TUFS will notify cancellation to the applicants as soon as possible.
• If you wish to withdraw your application, please notify OPJLC Office immediately via email.
Mid-term Enrollment• Mid-term enrollment after a course has started is not allowed.
Learning Materials•

On-demand learning materials are provided through the Moodle for Online Japanese Le
arning. Your username, password, and log-in page URL will be emailed to you.

•No paper textbooks will be used in this course. If there are any additional learning materials, they will be distributed electronically via TUFS Moodle.

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Course Notes•

You must keep your video ON, and your microphone OFF (mute) when taking class. Un
mute and speak only when your instructor instructs you to do so. If you have any quest
ions, please use the “raise your hand” button or “chat” function in Zoom and ask the instructor for permission to speak.

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We do not provide technical support for online courses.

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No change of class or level will be accepted after application. Before applying, please select the course that best suits your needs using the “Course Selection Flowchart” on thecourse website.

•There is no trial period.

•You can only attend the course (level) you have registered.

•Recordings of classes will not be available.

•Recording, videotaping, or taking screen shots of classes is prohibited.

•Please attend classes from a quiet place. Please refrain from attending classes in public
places such as cafes, public transportation, or during work hours, as this may cause inc
onvenience to the surrounding people and other students.

•If you have to leave a class for more than 10 minutes due to emergency issues, pleaseleave from Zoom and re-enter after you are ready.

•Please write your real name for your Zoom user name.

•It is the responsibility of the student to take security measures (such as protecting yourcomputer from viruses, unauthorized access, loss or damage of equipment, and leakag
e of information) at the student’s own expense. TUFS will not be able to compensate for any damages incurred by students.

•Students may be prevented from attending or may be expelled from a course in the ev
ent of any of the following undesirable behaviors. The course fee will not be refunded.
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Behavior that is disruptive to other students or interferes with the progress of the class.

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Any act that is illegal or that goes against public order and morals.

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Any action that violates course rules or prohibitions.

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Access to your class (Please read this carefully!)•TUFS will email your username, password, and URL for the Moodle for Online Japanese
Learning after you are accepted to a course. Please make sure to log in to Moodle at least one week before the course guidance scheduled on February 2, 2023.

•After completing the course, students will have access to the on-demand study materials for a certain period of time. However, no learning support will be provided after the last schooling sessions.

How to participate in schooling sessions•The Zoom class link (invitation URL) will be posted on the Moodle for Online Japanese
Learning one week before the course guidance. Please join every online schooling sessi
on from the same Zoom invitation URL.

•Information about class cancellations or make-up classes will be sent through the Moodle for Online Japanese Learning. We will not contact you via email or telephone.

Prohibitions
If you violate any of the following prohibitions, you may be denied access to the session.
•Violation of copyrights such as copy and distribution of contents on the Moodle.

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Sharing the Zoom link (invitation URL), Zoom meeting ID, password, or username / password for the Moodle for Online Japanese Learning with others.

•Recording, videotaping or taking screen shots of a class.

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Sharing a recording and/or screen shots of a class on social media.

•Redistributing the data or handouts distributed in class.

Privacy Policy
Please refer to the follwoing for our privacy policy and handling of personal information.
http://www.tufs.ac.jp/documents/social_international/open-academy/online-jpclass/PRIVACY_POLICY_230705.pdf

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Contact
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS, 東京外国語大学)
Office for Online Preparatory Japanese Language Course (OPJLC)
Mail Address: 3-11-1, Asahi-cho, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo 183-8534, Japan
Email: opjlc[at]tufs.ac.jp* When you have questions, please contact us by email. (Please replace [at] with @.)* We do not provide technical support for online courses. Please read the instructions carefullyand complete the procedure by yourself.

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