Spring Semester/Fall Semester for Non-Degree Students

日本語教育プログラム法政大学

HOSEI University

Japanese LanguageProgram

Global Education CenterE-mail: h-jlp@ml.hosei.ac.jp

Beginning in

April and September

Office of Japanese Language Program (JLP), Global Education Center

E-mail: h-jlp@ml.hosei.ac.jp

http://www.global.hosei.ac.jp/programs/gairyu/jlp_regular/

Access to Ichigaya Campus

Ichigaya Campus

JR Chuo Line

JR Narita Express

JR Rapid Airport Narita Line

Keio Line

JR Chuo Line/Sobu Line

JR Yamanote Line

JR Keihin Tohoku Line

JR Yokohama LineTokyo Monorail

Tama Campus

Tokyo

Airport Limousine Bus

Hamamatsu-Cho

IchigayaShinjuku

Ikebukuro

Shibuya

IidabashiAkihabara

Ueno

NipporiAoto

Omiya

NaritaChiba

NaritaInternational

Airport

Narita Airport Terminal 2

Haneda Airport

Shinagawa

Keisei Skyliner

Koganei Campus

Higashi-KoganeiNishi-Hachioji Hachioji

Chigasaki YokohamaOfuna Higashi-Kanagawa

Mejiro-Dai ChofuAihara

Hashimoto

TCAT(Tokyo City Air Terminal)

(Yokohama City Air Terminal)

YCAT

Keikyu LineIchigaya Campus

Tama Campus

Koganei Campus

Narita International Airport

Haneda Airport

Saitama

Tokyo

Kanagawa Chiba

August, 2020

Admission Information � ������������������������������������������������

Frequently Asked Questions �������������������������������������������1. I have never studied Japanese before. Can I enroll?No, you cannot. The JLP is for learners of intermediate and advanced-level Japanese proficiencies, and we do not offer classes for beginners. Applicants are required to have Japanese language skills equivalent to level N4 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test or higher at the time of the application.

2. Does Hosei University have dormitories?Unfortunately, no. The JLP Office helps students find a student apartment and other lodging facilities upon request.

3. How much does it cost to study abroad?Tuition and fees, travel expenses, and living expenses total about 1.7 million yen per semester (five months). Please check the JLP website for a breakdown.

4. Are there any scholarships for JLP students?As of July 2020, there is no scholarship or tuition reduction system for JLP students.

5. If I graduated from university or graduate school, do I still need to submit a certificate of graduation and transcript from high school?

Yes. All applicants must submit a certificate of graduation and transcript from high school.

6. If I enroll in the JLP, can I obtain a student visa?Non-degree students enrolled in the JLP will be able to obtain resident status as a student. If the applicant does not reside in Japan at the time of the enrollment procedure and wishes to apply for resident status at the time of the application, the university will be able to apply for a visa on behalf of the student. However, be advised that even if the university applies for a certificate of eligibility (COE) for you, a COE may not be issued because the applications are screened by the Immigration Bureau.

1 Quota 60 (per semester)

2 Qualifications for applicant

1. The applicant must have a nationality other than Japanese. 2. The applicant must have completed 12 years of

education outside Japan under the educational system of a country other than Japan, or plan on completing their education a month prior to the start of the program. The applicant must be eligible to apply for a university in the country or must be recognized as having the equivalent qualifications.

3. The applicant must have N4 level or higher of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test or the equivalent.

3 Screening method

Document screening and Online interview* The applicants will be exempted from the online interview with

teaching staff, as they submit the test score of N4 level or higher of the JLPT.

4 Screening fee 25,000 Japanese yen

5 Application documents

Please refer to the application guidelines as follows:http://www.global.hosei.ac.jp/programs/gairyu/jlp_regular/application/

6 Application period

April admissions

First application

periodSeptember 28 (Mon) – October 12 (Mon), 2020

Second application

periodNovember 6 (Fri) – 19 (Thu), 2020

September admissions

First application

periodApril 1 (Thu) – 14 (Wed), 2021

Second application

periodMay 17 (Mon) – 31 (Mon), 2021

7 Application procedure

After completing the online application registration form from the website and payment of the screening fee, send the required documents to the university by e-mail.◆ Please refer to the following guidance page for applicants:(Japanese) http://www.guide.52school.com/guidance/net-

hosei-jlp/(English) http://www.guide.52school.com/guidance/net-

hosei-jlp-en/* The online registration is available during the application period.

Hosei University is one of the most traditional private universities in Japan founded in 1880.⃝Number of faculties: 15　　⃝Number of students: 27,605*1

⃝ Number of universities with international exchange programs: 251 universities/institutions*2

⃝Number of non-Japanese students from overseas: 1,515*3

⃝Number of students have experienced in studying abroad: 1,639*3

*1: As of May 1, 2020. *2: As of April 1, 2020.*3: Results for academic year 2019.

Inquiries

Program Features �����������������������������������������������������������������

1 Issuing a certificate under the School Education Act In accordance with the certificate system specified in Article 105 of the School Education Act, a student who has completed

this program will receive a certificate under the School Education Act.

2 Offering classes for various levels of students JLP classes are offered at different levels to meet the Japanese proficiency of each student. These classes help students

acquire the Japanese language skills for living, studying at university, and for future careers. For advanced learners, we offers

an extensive range of bridging courses which are instrumental for further education and careers, such as (1) Japanese

language courses for academic purposes as required for undergraduate and graduate program, (2) Preparatory courses to

learn the background knowledge of Japanese society (i.e., Japanese socio-culture, politics, economics and history), and (3)

Japanese language for business communication.

3 The intimate setting helps students focus on their studies. Each class has nearly 20 students, and the size of each class is suitable for language studies. This intimate setting allows

teachers to understand and monitor the progress and learning conditions of each student. This also makes them easy for

students to speak up and ask questions, allowing for active participation in classes.

Timetable ��������������������������������������������������������������������������

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1st period

Japanese 4 (Intensive I) Japanese 4 (Intensive II)

Japanese 5 (Intensive I) Japanese 5 (Intensive II) Japanese 5 (Intensive III) J5 Japanese Expressions I

Japanese 6 (Intensive I) Japanese 6 (Intensive II) Japanese 6 (Intensive III) Japanese 6 (Intensive IV) Japanese 6 (Intensive V)

2nd period

Japanese 4 (Listening, Vocabulary & Kanji) Japanese 4 (Reading & Grammar I) Japanese 4 (Writing & Presentation) Japanese 4 (Speaking) Japanese 4 (Reading & Grammar II)

Japanese 5 (Reading & Grammar I) Japanese 5 (Writing & Presentation) Japanese 5 (Reading & Grammar II) Japanese 5 (Speaking) Japanese 5 (Listening, Vocabulary & Kanji)

Japanese 6 (Reading & Grammar I) J6 Academic Japanese 1 Japanese 6 (Listening, Vocabulary & Kanji) Japanese 6 (Reading & Grammar II) J6 JLPT Preparation N1

3rd period

J4/J5 Japanese Review I J4 Japanese Review II J4 Japanese Review III

J6 Japanese Expressions II J4/J5 Applied Japanese J5 JLPT Preparation N2

J6/J7 Business Japanese 1 J7 Japanese Society and Media J7 Fieldwork & Independent Study J7 Academic Japanese 3 J7 Academic Japanese 2

4th period

J7 Business Japanese 2 J7 Japanese Society and Culture Japanese 6 (Intensive VII) Japanese 6 (Intensive VI)

5th period

J7 Business Japanese 3

J7 Japanese Politics and Economics (Spring)

J7 Modern and Contemporary History of Japan (Fall)

Please note that the followings:· Classes are subject to change.· Students enroll 8-12 classes per week.· Students are required to take more than 2 designated classes in a set from Intensive I to V in the first period. · Taking Reading and Grammar I and II, students must also enroll both classes as a set by the same reason mentioned above.

JLP Student Voices ���������������������������������������������������������������* The contents of interviews and the ages of interviewees are as of the time of enrollment.

⃝Program Period

April admission September admission

One-year (two-semester) Program

From early April to the end of July and mid-September to the end of January next year.

One-year (two-semester) Program

From mid-September to the end of January next year and early April to the end of July next year.

Half-year (one-semester) Program Early April to the end of July. Half-year (one-semester)

Program From mid-September to the end of

January next year.

⃝Curriculum

Level Qualifications Learning objectives

IntermediateJ4 Equivalent to N4 level of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test In addition to attaining the Japanese proficiency necessary for living in Japan, the

curriculum is designed to help students acquire the basic Japanese for academic purposes required for studies at university and graduate school.J5 Equivalent to N3 level of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test

AdvancedJ6 Equivalent to N2 level of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test The curriculum is designed to teach students advanced Japanese for academic purposes

and to help students develop a basic understanding of Japanese society and culture, as well as Japanese language proficiency for business.J7 Equivalent to N1 level of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test

⃝Program Costs

Registration fee (per semester)

50,000 JPY

Tuition fee (per semester)

400,000 JPY

* Application fee of 25,000 JPY is required at the time of application.

Q: What should you have prepared for studying abroad? What preparation made you useful before studying abroad?

Q: Do you feel that your Japanese skills have improved after studying abroad?

A: I felt that I should have practiced listening and speaking Japanese more. Starting new life in Tokyo, I faced the differences between spoken language and written one. When I talk to someone, it is difficult to pick up the appropriate words and talk without preparation. I felt that I was wasting my time even though I wanted to speak more. Although my Japanese was gradually getting better by the classes in Japanese and experiences of everyday life in Tokyo, I should have practiced more. It was useful for me to learn Japanese customs before leaving China, such as how to take trash out and housing contract. There were many rules that I did not know. I think I would be surprised if I did not prepare for it.

Long Lingyun from China. Age: 20

A: After completing a Japanese program at university in Vietnam, I worked in the field of real estate at a Japanese-affiliated company. I decided to study in Japan because I wanted to improve my Japanese skills for work, as well as to offer customer service of higher quality by understanding Japanese people and Japan more. Since I have not been to school for a long time, I struggled with studying kanji at the beginning of semester although, I became confident with the guidance of my teachers. The textbooks were practical and informative for the life in Japan. Additionally, the classes of “Academic Japanese” are designed to develop logical thinking and speaking ability. It is also very inspiring to learn with young and excellent students. Completing the program, I will return to my job in Vietnam to provide the quality service by utilizing my Japanese language skills acquired here and my experiences of living in Japan. Le Thi Minh Vy from Vietnam. Age: 33

A: Yes, I have improved listening skills because of the daily environment that allows me to be surrounded by Japanese speakers in classes as well as extracurricular activities. JLP teachers are very experienced, and they comprehensibly teach students, adding interesting stories. Although it is challenging to study Japanese language in Japanese, it will deepen my understanding. I take part in a cultural club outside of the classroom to interact with Japanese students. Because I find difficulties to keep up with the speed of everyday conversations, the topic changes while I am thinking about what I want to say at times. Even so, this is a great environment for me to train my Japanese skills. I was worried about school life before coming to Japan, but I have a good time going out with members of the club on weekends. I decided to participate in a Japanese speech competition of the university to try my ability. I am studying hard to be able to speak like a Japanese! Hui Tianrui from China. Age: 22

Q: What made you want to study abroad? How is your school life in Tokyo?

Hosei University Japanese Language Program (JLP) accepts international students who are eager to study the Japanese language and culture at a university in Japan as non-degree students.* This program offers a wide range of study levels and subjects for students from the intermediate to advanced levels. The university also actively supports students to acquire Japanese language skills, which are instrumental to living and studying at a university in Japan, as well as to attain Japanese language proficiency as required for a future career. This program provides students with opportunities to interact with a diversity of students at university. Our educational goal is to develop internationally competent students with a broad vision who can contribute to a global society.

* Non-degree students participate in classes to earn credits but not obtain a degree.

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