JASIN：Japan Studies in Nagasaki

 

Japanese Language

Five graded levels of Japanese language classes are offered, from beginning to advanced. The Japanese classes are comprehensive language classes including work on conversation, grammar, reading and writing. Each class is 4 credits and meets for 90 minutes, four days each week. Placement will be according to a proficiency test given during Orientation.

All the classes contain a hefty practical component to allow students to get the most out of their experience of living in the native language environment. The first-semester course is especially tailored to meet the immediate needs of those students arriving in Japan with little or no Japanese knowledge.

Japan Studies Classes

A number of classes are offered especially tailored for visiting foreign students. These classes are conducted either in English or in easy Japanese for those with an intermediate level or higher of Japanese language ability. The Japan Studies classes are 2 credits each and meet once a week for 90 minutes. Availability and content of these courses will vary from term to term. 

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Japanese History

Japanese Culture

Japanese Business

Japanese Management

Japanese Literature

Japanese Society

Seminar in Japan Studies

Seminars The seminars are intended to deepen students' experience of Japanese culture through hands-on experience of traditional arts. Combined with related readings and a report or a final test, they are 1 credit each. Availability may vary. The two seminars have the following focuses. Japanese Martial Arts Traditional Japanese Arts

Guided Independent Study

Independent study classes of 2 credits can be requested provided the topic of study falls within a arather narrow range of topics which are appropriate to the expertise of the participating faculty in that particular term. Students will be assigned an appropriate faculty advisor to assist them in their research and evaluate their work.
Students choosing Independent Study must make arrangements for their study by contacting the Program before arriving in Nagasaki.

Example of a typical term of study:

1 Japanese Language class (4 credits)

5 Japan Studies classes (2 credits)

1 to 2 Seminars (1 credit)

Independent Study (2 credits)

There is the possibilty for foreign students to take classes from the regular curriculum of the college and university with the approval of the Program and the class instructor.

All full-time students must enroll for a Japanese language class.

Full-time students must register for a minimum of 12 credits from the JASIN curriculum and must remain enrolled for a minimum of 12 credits throughout the term in order to maintain their student visa status.