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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 19,400 undergraduate
and graduate students there are approximately 500 international students
from many countries around the world. (as of May 2008)
The Japanese Culture and Language Program (JCLP) is a one-year intensive
course, centered on the Japanese language and a variety of Japanese affairs
subjects listed on the following page. 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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Japanese language classes are divided into six levels. 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 the all 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 →  |
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| (2)Class Contents |
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Japanese Language: |
Classes are divided into six levels. Students will be assigned to the most
suitable level after the placement test. |
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Japanese Culture and Technology: |
These subjects enable students to acquire a better understanding of Japanese
history, culture, religion, society, economy, etc. The classes are designed
for the students whose Japanese level is intermediate or above and taught
by regular faculty instructors in Japanese. |
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Special Lectures: |
These classes are designed for the students whose level of Japanese is
elementary or above. There are also Japanese Language Proficiency Test
and Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students
(Nihon-Ryugaku-Shiken) preparation classes.. |
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| (3) Sample weekly class schedule (Second Semester 2008) |
| ※12 credits of Japanese B are compulsory |
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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: 32 credits in total. (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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