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Stanford Summer Session
Summer Course: Accelerated First-Year Japanese, Part 1
- Stanford, USA
Summer Course
Full time
8 weeks
On-Campus
English
The Accelerated First year Japanese summer course is Speaking, reading, writing, and listening. The first-year sequence enables students to converse, write, and read essays on topics such as personal history, experiences, and familiar people. Completes first-year sequence in two rather than three quarters.


Saigon Business School
Japan/Korea Pathway Program
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Associate Degree
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
Korean
Comprehensive Japanese and Korean language training, from beginner to advanced levels. Opportunities to transfer to continue studies or get employment support in Japan and Korea after graduation.
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Boston University Summer programs
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Introduction to Information Systems Summer Course
- Boston, USA
Summer Course
Full time
6 weeks
On-Campus
English
Fast-track counseling
Provides students with an understanding of the important role that information and information technology play in supporting the effective operation and management of business. Elaborates on the themes of "place to space" and the implications for business of the digital enterprise. Focuses on learning IS concepts in the context of application to real business problems.


Waseda University
Japanese Language Program
- Shinjuku City, Japan
Course
On-Campus
English
The Japanese Language Program, offered by the Center for Japanese Language at Waseda University, is a one-year or half-year program to study Japanese language intensively. Through various courses provided in different levels, skills and themes, students can study Japanese language according to their own abilities and goals. Waseda University offers a comprehensive Japanese Language Program designed to help students achieve proficiency in Japanese. The program caters to a wide range of proficiency levels, from beginner to advanced, ensuring that each student receives instruction suited to their current skills.


Waseda University
Short-Term Japanese Program
- Shinjuku City, Japan
Course
On-Campus
English
Short-term Japanese Program is organized and run by the center for Japanese Language Waseda University. The goal of this program is to cultivate students’ overall Japanese language ability.


Hanazono University
Japanese affairs
- Kyoto, Japan
Course
On-Campus
To increase Japanese language abilities required for college education, and to deepen understanding of contemporary Japanese society and culture. In first semester classes, social problems will be introduced by the instructor; students will take turns presenting these problems and discussing them together. In the second semester, students will consider problems of contemporary Japanese society in comparison with the present situation of their own home country.


Japan Center For Michigan University
Intensive Japanese Programs
- Hikone, Japan
Course
On-Campus
JCMU's intensive Japanese language programming allows students to study 10 credits of college-level Japanese per term. Courses are offered at levels 1 (beginner) through 4 (advanced). No prior Japanese language study necessary to apply.


Kanazawa Seiryo University
Japanese Language Program
- Kanazawa, Japan
Certificate
On-Campus
International students from our partner universities are eligible for the Japanese Language Program (the intensive Japanese program). The program is divided into four levels: Beginner I, BeginnerⅡ, IntermediateⅠ, and IntermediateⅡ. Advanced-level Japanese class is available in the Credit Auditor Course [Economics Course] (Please note that applicants need to have N2 or above if they wish to apply for the Credit Auditor Course [Economics Course]).


Dalarna University
Japanese language course/bachelor's degree
- Falun, Sweden
Course
Full time
Distance Learning
The Department of Japanese at Dalarna University was established in 2007 and in short time became a main centre for Japanese education in Sweden. You can take individual courses and also complete a bachelor's degree in Japanese here.


Hanazono University
Japanese Language
- Kyoto, Japan
Certificate
On-Campus
In this class, you are going to acquire the reading and writing competence required to study in Japan in two years. In the first year, you are going to do reading exercises through short stories and sentences so that your way of speaking Japanese sounds natural. This course is also designed to allow you to completely understand Japanese sentences.


Pomona College
Japanese Major
- Claremont, USA
Course
On-Campus
English
The Japanese major and minor offer you the opportunity to develop advanced language skills and will give you an in-depth introduction to Japanese literature and culture. Our courses take an interdisciplinary approach, incorporating perspectives on historical, social, philosophical and political issues. You can expand your language skills and learning opportunities by studying abroad and living in our language residence hall.


Japan Center For Michigan University
Semester/Year Japanese Language & Culture
- Hikone, Japan
Course
On-Campus
Make Japan a part of your academic plan by studying abroad for the fall, spring, or the entire academic year. While at JCMU, you will immerse yourself completely in the Japanese language and culture and learn an entire year's worth of college-level Japanese each semester. There are no language prerequisites, though: we offer beginner-level courses all the way through to advanced. You will get the chance to participate in a wide range of classroom activities, including practice with a Japanese student and sitting in on a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Through this, you will find that your ability to utilize Japanese on a day-to-day basis in Hikone will increase exponentially.


Crafton Hills College
Japanese - Associate of Arts Degree
- Yucaipa, USA
Associate of Arts
Full time
On-Campus
English
Japan's economy is second only to that of the U.S., and many of the world's largest and most efficient companies are from Japan. Even if your interest is only in Japanese pop culture, politics, art, music, history, or literature, the Japanese language, and culture are a part of business, engineering, manufacturing, research, economics, and politics.


Yokohama Design College
Japanese Language, Culture, Design in Yokohama
- Yokohama, Japan
Course
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
We have Japanese High school department, also Design department on campus, you can make friends with Japanese students in our college in everyday life. The application period for next intake, April 2020 program is from September 1st to October 30.


St George & Sutherland Community College (SGSCC)
Learn Japanese for Beginners - Part 1
- Community School, Australia
Course
On-Campus
English
This is a very practical Japanese communication course for total beginners. A communicative method is applied in this course and you will enjoy speaking Japanese from the very first day! A lot of interactive activities and actual classroom communication are used to develop your communication skills.
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Exploring Japanese degree programs at the Preparatory level opens up a world of language and culture. This foundational period equips you with essential skills while preparing you for further study and immersion in various aspects of Japanese society.
Through courses in grammar, vocabulary, and Kanji, you'll develop a strong command of the Japanese language, which is vital for effective communication. You'll also engage with cultural studies that provide insights into Japan's history, customs, and societal norms. Students build confidence as they engage with new perspectives, enhancing their adaptability in a global environment.
As a part of your studies, you'll practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Japanese, refining your language proficiency with interactive methods. Emphasizing conversational skills prepares you for real-life interactions. Typically, graduates move on to specialized studies in fields like language, literature, or international relations, leading to various opportunities in education, business, or translation.