Gifu University 2022 Summer School Online Program is a 2-week program held between June 22 and July 6, 2022, for students who are interested in the Japanese language and culture. In this program, you will:
・experience Japanese immersion language classes and enhance your Japanese language skills; and
・experience local Japanese culture and virtually explore cultural and natural sites in Japan;
*Programs are scheduled with GU volunteer Japanese student monitors;
・have the opportunity to network with students from other countries.
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 20, 2022.
Program Details
Period & Quota
Period
Wednesday, June 22 to Wednesday, July 6, 2022 (Two weeks)
Quota
15 students
Note: The program is held with the participation of more than 10 students.
Program Fee
Program Fee
30,000 JPY + payment fee /student
The program fee includes:
・Japanese language classes (including textbook & study materials)
・participation in all scheduled extracurricular Japanese cultural activities (including textbook & study materials)
・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 22 | Wednesday | 8:45 - 10:15 | Online Orientation and Opening Ceremony |
| 10:30 - 12:00 | Introduction of GU* | ||
| Jun 23 | Thursday | 8:45 - 10:15 | Japanese Language Class |
| 10:30 - 12:00 | Japanese Language Class | ||
| Jun 24 | Friday | 8:45 - 10:15 | Introduction of Gifu* |
| 10:30 - 12:00 | Student/International Student Exchange* | ||
| Jun 27 | Monday | 8:45 - 10:15 | Japanese Language Class |
| 10:30 - 12:00 | Japanese Language Class | ||
| Jun 28 | Tuesday | 8:45 - 10:15 | Japanese Language Class |
| 10:30 - 12:00 | Japanese Language Class | ||
| Jun 29 | Wednesday | 8:45 - 10:15 | Japanese Language Class |
| 10:30 - 12:00 | Japanese Language Class | ||
| Jun 30 | Thursday | 8:45 - 10:15 | Japanese Language Class |
| 10:30 - 12:00 | Japanese Language Class | ||
| July 1 | Friday | 8:45 - 10:15 | Regional Exchange and Culture |
| 10:30 - 12:00 | Regional Exchange and Culture | ||
| July 4 | Monday | 8:45 - 10:15 | Japanese Language Class |
| 10:30 - 12:00 | Japanese Language Class | ||
| July 5 | Tuesday | 8:45 - 10:15 | Japanese Language Class |
| 10:30 - 12:00 | Japanese Language Class | ||
| July 6 | 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 of Gifu University campus and student life: GU students from different faculties will introduce their study and learning environment.
Introduction of Gifu: GU students will introduce history and culture of Gifu.
Student/International Student Exchange: GU students and international students talk about their lives in Japan and interact with each other.
Regional Culture Exchange: Discuss traditional Japanese and Gifu culture.
*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 80% (and above) attendance will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Students who attend 80% (and above) of their Japanese language classes will also receive an individual Assessment Report.
