TO WELLESLEY COLLEGE STUDENTS

GUIDE FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS ATJAPAN WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY日本女子大学 交換留学生ガイド

2017-18 Program in Tokyo, Japan

INTRODUCTION TOJAPAN WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY

Japan Women’s University was founded in 1901 as the first women’s higher educational institution in Japan. Number of Students：6,500

15 departments in 4 faculties: ①Faculty of Human Sciences and Design②Faculty of Humanities③Faculty of Sciences④Faculty of Integrated Arts Social Scienceswith 18 divisions in 5 graduate schools.

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LOCATION

Mejiro Campus Nishiikuta Campus

The center of Tokyo Half an hour by train from Shinjuku

Japan Women’s University (JWU ) has two campuses, in Tokyo and Kanagawa prefecture. →Very convenient for sightseeing & entertainment！

1. Main campus (①～③)2. Japanese language classes will be

held at the Mejiro campus.

1. Quiet wooded campus (④)2. Students at the Mejiro campus can also

take courses at the Nishiikuta campus.

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PROGRAM CALENDAR

Semester Duration

One YearFall/Winter/Spring Mid-September 2017 ～

Early August 2018

Half Year

Fall Semester Mid-September 2017 ~ End of January 2018

Winter Intensive ＋ Spring Semester

Early February 2018 ～Early March 2018

＋Early April 2018 ~ Early August 2018

※ If students have any concerns regarding their academic schedule at the home institution, please feel free to contact us.

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CURRICULUM FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS

We offer ２ intermediate courses for exchange students.

① The beginning intermediate class※ is suitable for students who can read and write 200 kanji when they join the program. Their goal will be the N3 level of the JLPT.

② The upper intermediate class※ will be reached to the N2 level of the JLPT.

※ Based on their Japanese language placement score at arrival, students are assigned to the appropriate class.

１．Japanese language study

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CREDITS FOR JAPANESE LANGUAGE COURSES

The Japanese language course has 7 morning classes per week.

After completion, exchange students will receive 14 credits for each fall and spring semester.

Total class time for each semester is 9,450 minutes（157.5 hours）.

The 5-credit winter intensive course is a 5-week course from early February to early March.

Total class time is 2,025 minutes（33.75 hours）.

Fall / Spring Semester Winter Intensive Japanese Course

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OTHER COURSES

Seminar & Lecture Physical Education Courses Languages

Examples Japanese Studies Calligraphy and its History Practice in Clothing Formation Labor Economics Korean Physical Education (Yoga, Pilates,

Tennis and so on)

2. Courses conducted in Japanese※

3. Courses conducted in English

Examples Social and International Relations of

Japan Introduction to Japanese Culture and

Society Topics in Comparative Literature Modern Japanese Studies Early Childhood English Teaching

Seminar American Culture

※Most of the courses at JWU are conducted in Japanese. However, a study-buddy will support exchange students, if their Japanese is not enough to understand the courses in Japanese.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE (EXAMPLES)

月(Mon.) 火(Tue.) 水(Wed.) 木(Thu.) 金(Fri.)１ Japanese 2-a Japanese 2-a Japanese 2-a Japanese 2-a

２ Japanese 2-a Japanese 2-a Japanese 2-a

３ LaborEconomicsⅡ(Nishi-Ikutacampus)

Calligraphyand Its History

４ JapaneseStudies 2

Part-time jobat LanguageLounge(Nishi-Ikutacampus)

Calligraphyand Its History

５ Introductionto JapaneseCulture andSociety 8

STUDENT LIFE“What would exchange students like to do in Japan?” Club Activities with Japanese studentsex. 茶道（Sado）, 剣道（Kendo）, ダンス(Dance) etc. Volunteer Activitiesex. at local junior high school or affiliated elementary school Part-time job ex. as English conversation partner at JWULanguage Lounge Events and ExcursionsWelcome Party, Excursion to the famous temple in Kyoto, Asakusa and Kamakura, Bunraku(文楽) & Kabuki(歌舞伎) Tour, etc.

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STUDENT LIFE

Tutor Arrangement for Exchange Students

Tutors meet assigned exchange students occasionally and support their campus life through roles such as these: Pick-up service at arrival Assist with class registration procedures Introduce facilities and services Language exchange learning

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ACCOMMODATION

On campus(5 minutes from the campus)

Advantages Very close to the university. Exchange students can communicate

daily with Japanese students.

Disadvantages Rules and curfew are very strict. They are not basically allowed to

stay out overnight (But if they submit “Overnight Leave Request “ in advance, they are allowed to do it).

Off campus （About 1 hour from JWU by train）

Advantages Exchange students can enjoy

authentic Japanese family life. They can learn Japanese from

conversation with the family.Disadvantages

They must respect the family's rules, possibly including curfew.

University Dormitory Homestay

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OTHER FACILITIES

Cafeteria in 七十年館

Computer lab in 百年館

Library Language Lounge in 八十年館

Gym : Bunkyo City Sports Center (outside campus,¥2,800 per month)

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TUITIONSemester Tuition

One Year Fall/Winter/Spring ¥700,000~

Half YearFall Semester ¥350,000~Winter Intensive ＋ Spring Semester ¥405,200~

HousingSemester Homestay University

DormitoryOne Year Fall/Winter/Spring 825,000yen 1,500,000yen

Half YearFall Semester 375,000yen

1,000,000yenWinter Intensive+ Spring Semester 525,000yen

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ANNUAL CALENDAR (TENTATIVE)※ALL PHOTOS TAKEN ON OUR CAMPUSES

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ANNUAL CALENDAR (TENTATIVE)※ALL PHOTOS TAKEN ON OUR CAMPUSES

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・ Speech at the Senior High School affiliated at J.W.U.

ANNUAL CALENDAR (TENTATIVE)※ALL PHOTOS TAKEN ON OUR CAMPUSES

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APPLICATION DEADLINE & NOTIFICATION OF ADMISSIONS DECISION

One Year (Fall/Winter/Spring) Half Year (Fall Semester only)→Application deadline: May 1, 2017→Notification of admissions decision: end of May 2017

Half Year (Winter Intensive and Spring Semester):→Application deadline: September 1, 2017→Notification of admissions decision: end of October 2017

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CONTACT ADDRESS

International OfficeJapan Women's University 2-8-1 Mejirodai

Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-8681Japan

Tel: +81-3-5981-3352 Fax: +81-3-5981-3353Email: n-abroad@atlas.jwu.ac.jp

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We look forward to seeing students from Wellesley college again!