The Center for Japanese Language and Culture (Nichibun center) of Gifu University offers the following two types of Japanese language courses which vary on the number of classes per week.
For students who want to focus on daily Japanese language studies
→Intensive Course (10 – 11 classes/week required, Monday to Friday)
For students who are busy with their academic studies but wish to continue their Japanese language studies with selected subjects
→Standard Course (1 – 7 classes/week)
Intensive Course
Intensive Course is offered from Monday to Friday for one semester (half a year). Classes are divided into three levels: Beginners (A), Pre-intermediate (B), and Intermediate (C). The course aims to help students acquire and improve Japanese language in the shortest time possible.
| Level | Number of classes (per week) | Class size | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class A | Absolute Beginners and Beginners | 11 classes required | 10 students |
| Class B | Pre-intermediate | 10 classes required | 10 students |
| Class C | Intermediate | 10 classes required | 10 students |
Note 1: Students interested in this course must make sure they are able to attend the required classes. Student attendance rate for this course should be at 80%. Daily pre-class assignments and homeworks will be assigned.
Note 2: Before signing up for the course, students must make sure that they are willing to devote the time and energy to fulfill course requirements and that it will not affect their other academic and research activities.
Note 3: Class levels are determined by the results of the placement test held at the beginning of the semester (except for absolute beginners).
Standard Course
This course allows students to choose the classes they are interested in. Students can sign up for classes in accordance with their purposes and class schedules. Classes are divided into five levels: Absolute Beginners (A1), Beginners (A2), Pre-intermediate (B), Intermediate (C), and Pre-advanced (D). It is suitable for students who wish to study Japanese as much as possible but are busy with other academic studies.
Class BPre-intermediate5 classes (joint class with students of Intensive Course)15 students| Level | Number of classes (per week) | Class size | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class A1 | Absolute Beginners | 4 classes | 15 students |
| Class A2 | Beginners | 4 classes | 15 students |
| Class B | Pre-intermediate | 5 classes (joint class with students of Intensive Course) | 15 students |
| Class C | Intermediate | 8 classes (joint class with students of Intensive Course) | 15 students |
| Class D | Pre-advanced | 7 classes | 10 students |
Note1: Non-mandatory classes. Students can select any classes offered; however, once you have registered for the class, you are required to attend the class throughout the whole semester. Student attendance rate for each class should be at 80%.
Note 2: One subject in Classes B, C, and D covers three-four classes. Please refer to each Class page for more details.
Note 3: Class levels are determined by the results of the placement test held at the beginning of the semester (except for absolute beginners).
