1. Objectives
International
interest in Japan's contemporary culture (film, anime,
manga, etc.) has dramatically increased in recent
years. This program offers students interested in these
and other subjects an opportunity to pursue in-depth
study of contemporary Japan. The
CJPN is shaped by two
unique concepts. First, the program extends beyond
general aspects of contemporary Japan to explore the
specific features of the Chubu Region, economically one
of the most vibrant regions of Japan. Several of
Japan's most famous companies, including the Toyota
Motor Corporation, are located in this area, providing
opportunities for study not available elsewhere.
Second, many of the subjects offered in this program
(including the Internship Program) are of a practical
nature and have been designed to facilitate the
students' career development. The courses, mostly taught
in English, include a wide range of subjects as
indicated below.
2. Courses Offered
Japanese Studies Courses
The Japanese Studies Courses, taught in English (or
other languages as necessary), are
also offered as regular General Education courses in the undergraduate program
of Nagoya University of Foreign Studies. CJPN
students take these courses
together with Japanese students who take
them as elective courses. The areas of study include History, Culture,
Society, Economics, Business, Education, etc. Please click here
for further information. Each Japanese Studies Course
meets two hours per week for fifteen weeks, and carries two credits per
semester.
Japanese
Language Course
Japanese language classes are not required of students
in the Contemporary Japan Program in Nagoya (CJPN), but
may be taken as elective classes. Classes meet
nine or ten hours each week, and carry between seven and
ten credits. CJPN students may take Beginning,
Intermediate, or Advanced Japanese; all students who
take Japanese Language classes must take a Japanese
Language Placement Tests before classes begin; class
placement will be determined by demonstrated
proficiency.
Japanese Culture Workshops
The Japanese Culture Workshops aim not only to
provide hands-on experience of Japan's traditional arts
such as calligraphy, flower arrangement, and ceramics,
but to introduce both contemporary and traditional
aspects of Japan through visits to places of cultural interest. The classes are conducted
in various styles: some are lecture oriented, others are practice based.
For further information, click here. The Japanese Culture Workshops carry one credit per semester.
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Internship Program
CJPN students will be offered an internship
opportunity lasting for two to three weeks. Under the
Internship Program, possible placements include hotels,
travel agencies, manufacturing companies, language
schools, municipal offices, government affiliated
associations, etc. Please note that we cannot guarantee
a place for all applicants due to limited availability,
qualifications of the applicants, etc., but will
endeavor to ensure that as many students
as possible will be accommodated. The Internship Program carries two credits.
3. Minimum Requirements for One-Year Certificate
of Completion
To be awarded a one-year certificate of completion, students are
required to obtain a total of thirty-two credits, including at least
twenty-four credits from the Japanese Studies Courses.
Spring
Semester 2011 Schedule
Fall Semester
2010 Schedule
Spring
Semester 2010 Schedule
Fall Semester
2009 Schedule
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