[TUFS] Online Preparatory Japanese Language Course for International Students (OPJLC Fall 2023)

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies

Description

The Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS) is offering online Japanese language course for international students* from August to September 2023. The course offered is On-Demand Learning Materials & Self-Study Course, in which students can direct their own study using on-demand learning materials. Online schooling (live lesson) over Zoom is provided once every week to support the students with their self-learning. Students can take this online course from anywhere in the world with an Internet environment and access to designated application(s) and internet services**.

This preparatory course has been offered since academic year 2021. In academic year 2022, the course had participants from 18 countries (including Japan).

*International students who are enrolled in (or will be enrolled in by October 2023) a regular university or graduate school program are eligible. MEXT-funded international students (including those who will arrive in Japan by October 2023) are also eligible. Exchange students, self-funded research students, and other non-degree students are not eligible.

** Access to Zoom (a video conference platform) is required to take the course.

• Course Period: August – September 2023
• Course Types: On-demand material/Self-Study Course
• Eligible participants: Please note that ONLY international students at Japanese universities that allow students to take the OPJLC may apply.
  • ①　International students who are enrolled in (or will be enrolled in by October 2023) a regular university or graduate school program
  • ②　MEXT-funded international students (including those who will arrive in Japan by October 2023)
    *Exchange students, self-funded research students, and other non-degree students are not eligible.
• Course Fee: Free
• Course Schedule:
  

  Elementary 1: ★Course details	Pre-course guidance session	9:00AM-10:00AM 4:00PM-5:00PM, Tuesday, August 22, 2023
  	Online schooling (live lesson)	1st session: 4:00PM-5:30PM, Tuesday, August 29, 2023 *Time is TBA- sometime btw 4PM and 6PM
  		2nd session: 4:00PM-5:30PM, Tuesday, September 5, 2023 *Time is TBA- sometime btw 4PM and 6PM
  		3rd session: 4:00PM-5:30PM, Tuesday, September 12, 2023 *Time is TBA- sometime btw 4PM and 6PM
  		4th session: 4:00PM-5:30PM, Tuesday, September 19, 2023 *Time is TBA- sometime btw 4PM and 6PM

  Elementary 2: ★Course details	Pre-course guidance session	4:00PM-5:00PM, Thursday, August 24, 2023 1:00PM-2:00PM, Tuesday, August 22, 2023
  	Online schooling (live lesson)	1st session: 4:00PM-5:30PM, Thursday, August 31, 2023 1:00PM-2:30PM, Tuesday, August 29, 2023
  		2nd session: 4:00PM-5:30PM, Thursday, September 7, 2023 1:00PM-2:30PM, Tuesday, September 5, 2023
  		3rd session: 4:00PM-5:30PM, Thursday, September 14, 2023 1:00PM-2:30PM, Tuesday, September 12, 2023
  		4th session: 4:00PM-5:30PM, Thursday, September 21, 2023 1:00PM-2:30PM, Tuesday, September 19, 2023

• Capacity: 15 students for each level
• Required Application: TUFS Moodle “mojl”（Moodle for Japanese learning）and Zoom
• Course Guide and Rules
• Required Internet / System Environment

Issuance of Open Badge

An Open Badge* will be issued to students who meet the course requirements for grades, attendance, etc.

*Open Badges are digital certificates (badges) of your knowledge, skills, and experience. The issued Open Badge can be posted on social networking sites, email signatures, and resumes to showcase your strengths to clients, interviewers, and others.

Level

Application

• TUFS HP：http://www.tufs.ac.jp/english/social_international/online-jpclass/preparatory.html
• Procedure for students:
  Please be sure to check the course details and rules on the website of each course before sending the application form.
  Fill out and submit the student application form below within the application period.
  【Application Form (Google form)】
  • Application deadline:
    Saturday, July 7th, 2023 – Friday, August 4th, 2023
• Procedure for the person in charge of the university:
  Please check the eligibility (student status) of the students on the list provided by TUFS after the application deadline for students. Please email at opjlc[at]tufs.ac.jp to notify TUFS of any ineligible students by Wednesday, August 16.
  • In case of large number of application, there will be a draw.

Contact

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Office for International Affairs
Mailing Address: 3-11-1 Asahi-cho, Fuchu-shi 183-8534 Japan
E-mail : opjlc[at]tufs.ac.jp
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