Introduction

Following up on its 2011 summer program, Meiji University Japanese Language Education Center will offer a short-term Japanese Language Program in February 2012.

This program will focus attention on those aspects of Japanese culture called "Cool Japan". The program covers subculture (Manga, Anime, Japanese otaku culture) and traditional culture (Kimono) and should appeal to participants who are interested in Japanese Manga and Anime. The program cultivates study of Japanese language and culture from various aspects.

It is a two-week short program, with fascinating experiences: Japanese language studies using Manga and Anime, visiting an Anime related museum, roaming through Akihabara and taking part in a class in houw to put on a Kimono. HIghly motivated participants can expect Meiji University's up-to-date educational, media and support facilities to meed their every need. A Meiji University affiliated organization, the Yoshihiro Yonezawa Memorial LIbrary of Manga and Subcultures is available any time and Japanese students will support your study of Japanese and join various events with you.

Why not come to central Tokyo and Meiji University this winter to learn "living" Japanese and Japanese culture? Get ready for the exciting new experience that awaits you.

Deadline of Application has passed.

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Program Length

16 FEBRUARY 2012 - 29 FEBRUARY 2012

Eligible Participants

Overseas Students:

Undergraduate or Graduate students (Students from our partner universities will be given priority.) as well as Students who are in their final year of high school in 2012.

Scholarship

Winter Japanese Language Program has been selected as one of Student Exchange Support Programs (Scholarship for Short-Term Study in Japan) and Meiji University now offers JPY80,000 scholarship to participants who are undergraduate or graduate students of foreign universities, do not need to request Meiji University to provide assistance in obtaining a visa, and meet requirements set by JASSO(Japan Student Service Organization). Please note that this scholarship is applicable to those who have completed web application before December 22, 2011 on a first-come and first-served basis. Completion of web application does not mean scholarship award. You will be notified of the result via email by Japanese Language Education Center of Meiji University after the registration.

Program Levels

• INTRODUCTORY CLASS: For students with no prior knowledge of Japanese.
  Please study Hiragana, Katakana and Basic Greetings by Meiji University e-learning system before joining the program.
• BEGINNER’S 1 CLASS: For students with very basic knowledge of Japanese. JLPT N5 level.
• BEGINNER’S 2 CLASS: For students with basic knowledge of Japanese. JLPT N4 level.
• INTERMEDIATE CLASS: For students understanding Japanese which is used in everyday situation for a certain degree. JLPT N3/N2 preparatory level.

*JLPT：Japanese-Language Proficiency Test

Number of Participants

10 Students / class

Campus

Surugadai Campus

Program Contents

• Japanese Language Class (1.5 hours×22 classes)
• Field Study, Activity (Total hours: 12 hours)

Schedule (tentative)

				16 Feb Thu	17 Feb Fri	18 Feb Sat	19 Feb Sun
AM				Arrival	Orientation	Japanese 1 Japanese 2	Day Off
PM					Campus Tour, Welcome Party	Japanese 3
	20 Feb Mon	21 Feb Tue	22 Feb Wed	23 Feb Thu	24 Feb Fri	25 Feb Sat	26 Feb Sun
AM	Japanese 4 Japanese 5	Japanese 6 Japanese 7	Japanese 9 Japanese 10	Japanese 11 Japanese 12	Japanese 14 Japanese 15 Final Exam	Japanese 16 Japanese 17	Day Off
PM	Field Study・ Activity 1	Japanese 8	Field Study・ Activity 2	Japanese 13	Field Study・ Activity 3	Japanese 18
	27 Feb Mon	28 Feb Tue	29 Feb Wed
AM	Japanese 19 Japanese 20	Japanese 22 （Final Presentation) (Closing Ceremony)	Departure
PM	Japanese 21	Farewell Party

*The schedule is subject to change.

Program Fees

Program Fees:	A. Program Fee (Home-Stay) *Homestay families live within a 60-90 minute commute by train of Meiji University	JPY 90,000
	B. Program Fee (Furnished Apartment) *Furnished apartment: with work desks, high-speed Internet access, full kitchens etc.	JPY 125,000
*Program Fee includes: tuition, field-trips, educational materials, accommodation fees, welcome & farewell parties *Does not include: airfare, domestic travel expenses, insurance, meals and other living expenses

Notice:

1. In the event that maximum capacity has been reached for a particular class or program, you may be unable to enroll.
2. The program schedule printed on the promotional leaflet may be subject to change.
3. Participants in the program are required to purchase at their own expense traveler’s insurance to cover the period of their stay in Japan.
4. Meiji University will not be able to provide assistance in obtaining a visa except in the case of students of Meiji University’s partner institutions.
5. Cancellation after the payment of the program will incur the cancellation fee.

Past Programs

Japanese Language Program (summer 2011)

Japanese Language Program (winter 2011)

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