Keio Japanese Courses (KJC) (Japanese language courses for non-JLP students)
Eligibility
- Must be Keio International Program (KIP) or Research Program (RP) students
If you are applying for Japanese Language Program (JLP), please visit here since Japanese language courses for JLP are entirely different from those for KIP/RP.
Overview
- The subjects focus on developing skills of communication (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) comprehensively.
- A knowledge of Hiragana is required before taking any Japanese language courses.
- At the elementary level, students can efficiently learn the basics of Japanese and cultivate the communication skills essential for daily life.
- At the intermediate and advanced levels, there are a variety of subjects offered to build up students' proficiency of language with mutual interaction in Japanese and to deepen their understanding of Japanese culture and society.
The number of courses students can take
4 courses per semester
Study Levels
The courses include subjects in 7 study levels from elementary to advanced, in which students can effectively learn the Japanese language in a short period of time and balance their studies in Japanese language with other courses.
*For students who wish to take advanced Japanese language courses
If your Japanese language is at N1 level (Based on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)) , you will be required to take the Japanese Language Placement Test.
Credits
Each Keio Japanese Courses(KJC) is worth 1 credit.