Gifu University 2021 Summer School Online Program is a 2-week program held from 8:45 to 12:00 (JST) between June 23 and July 7, 2021, for students who are interested in the Japanese language and culture. In this program, you will:
・experience Japanese immersion language classes taught by native speakers and enhance your Japanese language skills;
・experience local Japanese culture in Gifu and virtually explore cultural and natural sites in the prefecture;
*Participants interact with Japanese elementary students from Aioi Elementary School;
*Programs are scheduled with GU volunteer Japanese student monitors;
・take on a virtual tour of Gifu University campus; and
・have the opportunity to network with students from other countries.
The event filming the Japanese traditional culture program is posted on the website.
"Showcase Gujo Bon-dance to International Students on GU Online Summer School Program" (Thu. June 3, 2021, Gifu Shimbun Web)
How to Apply
This program is open to students from all our overseas partner universities. Interested students are asked to apply through the International Student Affairs section (or related department) of their respective home universities.
We advise all applicants to carefully review the Application Guideline and complete the Application Form.
Applicants who are not familiar with the Outbound Student Section of their home university can contact Gifu University directly by email at inbound*gifu-u.ac.jp. (Please change * to @ to send an email.)
Your home university will mail the completed Application Forms of each applicant and the signed Agreement Form to Gifu University by post no later than May 31, 2021.
Program Details
Period & Quota
Period
Wednesday, June 23 to Wednesday, July 7, 2021 (Two weeks)
Quota
15 students
Program Fee
Program Fee
30,000 JPY per student
The program fee includes:
・Japanese language classes (including textbook & study materials)
・participation in all scheduled extracurricular Japanese cultural activities
・Provision of Japanese student monitors
・Mailing costs for study materials, Certificate of Completion, and Assessment Report
Certificate of Completion: Students who have completed the Summer School Program with 80% (and above) attendance will be issued a “Certificate of Completion.”
Assessment Report: Students who have completed Japanese language classes with 80% (and above) attendance will be issued an Assessment Report.
Schedule
All online classes and events will be conducted via Zoom.
| Date | Day of the week | Time (JST) | Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23 | Wednesday | 8:45 - 10:15 | Online Orientation and Opening Ceremony |
| 10:30 - 12:00 | Introduction of GU* | ||
| Jun 24 | Thursday | 8:45 - 10:15 | Japanese Language Class |
| 10:30 - 12:00 | Modern Japanese Culture Experience* | ||
| Jun 25 | Friday | 8:45 - 10:15 | Japanese Language Class |
| 10:30 - 12:00 | Japanese Language Class | ||
| Jun 28 | Monday | 8:45 - 10:15 | Japanese Language Class |
| 10:30 - 12:00 | Japanese Language Class | ||
| Jun 29 | Tuesday | 8:45 - 10:15 | Japanese Language Class |
| 10:30 - 12:00 | Japanese Language Class | ||
| Jun 30 | Wednesday | 8:45 - 10:15 | Traditional Japanese Culture Experience* |
| 10:30 - 12:00 | Chat Hours* | ||
| July 1 | Thursday | 8:45 - 10:15 | Japanese Language Class |
| 10:30 - 12:00 | Interaction with Japanese Elementary School Students | ||
| July 2 | Friday | 8:45 - 10:15 | Japanese Language Class |
| 10:30 - 12:00 | Japanese Language Class | ||
| July 5 | Monday | 8:45 - 10:15 | Japanese Language Class |
| 10:30 - 12:00 | Japanese Language Class | ||
| July 6 | Tuesday | 8:45 - 10:15 | Japanese language class |
| 10:30 - 12:00 | Japanese Language Class | ||
| July 7 | Wednesday | 8:45 - 10:15 | Closing Ceremony |
*Programs are scheduled to interact with volunteer Japanese student monitors (from Gifu University).
Japanese Language Class and Culture Experience
Japanese Language Program is offered by the Center for Japanese Language and Culture. Various cultural experiences provide participants the opportunity to communicate with GU students and local residents. Please refer to the following:
Japanese Language Class
The Japanese Language Program is offered to those who have passed the N4 – N3 level Japanese Language Proficiency Test or equivalent.
Japanese Culture Experience
Introduction to Gifu University campus and student life: GU students from different faculties will introduce their campus life.
Modern Japanese Culture Experience: Japanese food and pop culture will be introduced.
Traditional Japanese Culture Experience: Traditional Japanese and the local traditions in Gifu will be introduced. Chat Hours: You will engage in informal and live communication with Japanese student volunteers and experience the tradition of Japanese paper folding or origami.
Interaction with Japanese elementary school students: You will also engage in live communication with elementary school students in Gujo City, Gifu.
*Programs are subject to change.
Interaction with Volunteer Japanese Student Monitors
GU students who have been registered as volunteers will serve as language partners to support your Japanese communication.
Issue of Certificate of Completion
Students with at least 80% attendance will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Students who attend at least 80% of their Japanese language classes will also receive an individual assessment report.
