Enhances all four language skills by using them in pursuit of a small research project on a topic of the student's own choosing. Investigation involves using Japanese for interviews, polls, or other methods of inquiry. A project is usually undertaken by groups of two to three students working in consultation with their instructor. This course normally covers eight weeks. By comparing the results, the Center obtains a fairly reliable measure of student progress and program effectiveness.
Students select their own topics.
This program starts in September and meets briefly every morning throughout the year. By following this program, students master the 1945 Joyo Kanji, which include almost all of the kanji used in newspapers. These courses are open to college or university professors, teachers, advanced postdoctoral researchers, and other qualified professionals who have taken the Center's regular program or have completed at least two years of college level Japanese or the equivalent. The professional training courses normally consist of either two or four hours of individual tutorial instruction per week. They are designed to accommodate individual needs and competence.