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Josai University is located in Sakado-shi, Saitama Prefecture. It was founded in 1965 by Mikio Mizuta, who served for the Japanese government as ministers including that of finance, with the philosophy of "Character Building Through Learning."Blessed with rich natural surroundings, the campus is home to the faculties of liberal arts and science and Josai Junior College, providing an ideal academic environment complete with leading-edge research facilities. Josai University is also famous for its active international exchange programs and boasts advanced sk i l l s fo r an inc reas ing ly g loba l i zed and computerized world as well as an ample set of facilities.

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Sakado Campus

Japanese Studies Program, Josai University <Sakado Campus> 1-1 Keyakidai, Sakado-shi, Saitama 350-0295 Japan

TEL.049-271-7791 (+81-49-271-7791)

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Josai UniversityGraduate Schools■ Graduate School of Economics: Economy Policy (Master's Program)■ Graduate School of Business Administration: Business Innovation (Master's Program)■ Graduate School of Science: Mathematics (Master's Program)/　 Material Science (Master's Program)■ Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Pharmacy (Doctoral Program)/ Pharmaceutical Sciences (Master's Program, Doctoral Program) Clinical Dietetics and Human Nutrition (Master's Program)

■ Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics■ Department of Social and Economic Systems, Faculty of Contemporary Policy Studies■ Department of Management, Faculty of Business Administration■ Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Chemistry, Faculty of Science■ School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (6 year program)/　 Department of Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences (4 year program), 　 Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences　 Department of Clinical Dietetics and Human Nutrition (4 year program), 　 Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

■ Department of Business

Josai Junior College

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別 科Josai University Japanese Studies Program “Bekka”

Special Coursein Japanese Culture

Special Coursein Japanese Language

We offer classes appropriate for the levels of individual students.

Japanese Studies Program for Overseas Students

Learn the Japanese language, and experience the Japanese culture.That promotes cross-cultural understanding and exchange.

The Special Course in Japanese Culture centers on understanding Japanese cul ture to make a comparative study with cultures of other countries to develop world-class, internationally minded people. Besides Japanese culture, students learn to acquire basic knowledge in economics and management.The course offers various programs; including c lasses for Japanese cul ture, society , and economics; the Japanese Language Practice course aimed at further enhancing the expression ability of Japanese language; and practical studies, such as business English and computer technology, as well as field studies in companies, institutions, historic sites, and cultural assets as other special training classes.Many of the special classes are taught by professors of Josai University in order to ensure high-quality learning.careers in the world of business.

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Japanese Language Practice Ⅰ A/B

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Computer Lab A/B

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Field Studies at Companies and Institutions

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Field Studies at Historic Sites and Cultural Assets Ⅱ

English Language Ⅰ A/B

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The Special Course in the Japanese Language aims to t rain students who intend to go to universities in Japan to study the Japanese language in a structured manner and acquire the fundamental skill for university curriculums. The course offers classes for each proficiency level, and students are carefully taught by experts in Japanese language education according to their abilities. Students study the Japanese language using detai led and precise curr iculums of grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading, and writing in the classes.After completing the course, students can choose to advance to the Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Business Administration, and the Faculty of Contemporary Policy Studies of Josai University and Josai Junior College. In addition to the students advancing to the Graduate School of Josai, other graduates advance their careers in the world of business.

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Japanese Language Ⅴ A/B/C/D

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Japanese Language Practice Ⅰ A/B

Japanese Language Practice Ⅱ A/B

Japanese Language Practice Ⅲ A/B

Japanese Language Practice Ⅳ A/B

Japanese Language Practice Ⅴ A/B

Topics of Contemporary Japan A/B

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A/C/E= Classes offered in the first semester, B/D/F= Classes offered in the second semesterSpecial training classes are offered in the first semester orthe second semester.

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The graduates of Japanese Studies Program go on to Josai University, as well as undergraduate degree courses and graduate schools around Japan. Af ter completing the undergraduate courses/graduate schools, they find work in Japan, and some of them become teachers in their home countries. It is important that overseas students who aim to move forward in their career in Japan enroll in Japanese Studies Program as a first step to improve Japanese language skills for the future.

Going on to university/graduate school after improving Japanese language skills

Josai University has two Japanese studies programs.Special Course in the Japanese Language [One-Year Course]

Special Course in Japanese Culture [One-Year Course]

The characteristics of Japanese Studies Program “Bekka”

The Japanese studies programs support those taking the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test.The Student Affa i r s Office and Inte rnat iona l Educat ion Center p rov ide in fo rmat ion about scholarships, apartments, etc. to support students' studies and living.The Health Center helps students lead mentally and physically healthy student life.

Support for international students

Japanese Studies Program offers special education for international students from areas that do not use Chinese characters.We use uniquely developed teaching materials (Chinese character cards) to provide special education on Chinese characters for overseas students from areas that do not use Chinese characters.

Japanese Studies Program sets well-defined academic achievements in Japanese language studies.We use curriculums, which are organized systematically, with the goal of achieving a high score on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test and the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students. We also offer classes to prepare students for the tests.

The use of facil it ies at Josai University and participation in school eventsStudents studying in Japanese Studies Program can use facilities, including libraries, museums, computer facilities, pool, and multipurpose space, in the same way as undergraduate students. In addition, students can take part in club activities and school events. A number of students of Japanese Studies Program participate in a Japanese language speech competition.

Special recommendation entrance systemWe have a special recommendation entrance system in which students are preferentially enrolled in the Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Business Administration, and the Faculty of Contemporary Policy Studies of Josai University, as well as Josai Junior College, using the recommendation system.

Academic paths after graduationBecause the teachers in charge of each class provide appropriate guidance according to each student’s individual goals and abilities, most students go on to universities or graduate schools after completing the course.

Representative immigration servicesWe offer representative services for overseas students for procedures with the immigration office of Japan associated with the status of residence at the time of enrollment in Josai University.