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Ryukoku University was established in 1639, as a seminary of the Hongwanji
Temple. Today the university has seven faculties, a junior college, eight
graduate schools, and JCLP, distributed among two campuses in the city
of Kyoto and one in Shiga Prefecture. Among the approximately 20,000 undergraduate
and graduate students there are approximately 500 international students
from many countries around the world.
The Japanese Culture and Language Program (JCLP) is a one-year intensive
course, centered on the Japanese language and a variety of Japanese affairs.
It is ideal for students with an interest in Japanese language and culture,
or those preparing for entry into a Japanese university.
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Students are evaluated on their Japanese language proficiency every semester
and then placed into a suitable Japanese Language class based on their
proficiency. Classes are held in the mornings Monday through Friday, and
on Tuesday and Friday afternoons. |
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There are various elective subjects in the afternoon such as Japanese culture,
society, etc. |
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Students can learn about Kyoto’s traditional culture and entertainment
through activities outside the classroom. |
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Students have access to all facilities available to regular Ryukoku students. |
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Recommendation for acceptance into all the Ryukoku faculties and the Junior
College are available. |
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| The Program begins in April (1st Semester) and September (2nd Semester).
You can start from either semester to complete your one-year program. |
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(1)JCLP Curriculum (PDF 41KB) →  |
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Japanese Language: |
Based on the results from the Placement Test (which students will take
upon entry into the course), students will be assigned a class most suitable
to their level. |
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Japanese Culture and Technology: |
These subjects enable students to acquire a better understanding of Japanese
history, literature, society, economy, etc. These classes are taught by
regular faculty instructors in Japanese. |
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Special Lectures: |
There is a Japanese Language and Proficiency Test preparatory class, an
Introduction to Japanese culture class as well as other classes conducted
in English.. |
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| (3) Sample weekly class schedule (PDF 37KB) → |
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| The length of the program is one year. A student’s completion will be recognized
when they have studied in the program for one year and have been awarded
the required credits for completion (24 credits from the compulsory subjects,
Japanese Language A & B and 8 credits from among the elective subjects.) |
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1st Semester (2010) |
2nd Semester (2010-2011) |
| Inauguration Orientation |
April 1-5 |
September 16-21(Tentative) |
| Classes Begin |
April 9 |
September 24 |
| Classes End |
July 21 |
January 19 |
| Examinations |
July 22-August 3 |
January 20-February 1 |
| Completion Ceremony |
September 17 |
March 17 |
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