[Japan] Meiji University – Online Intensive Japanese Language Program 2021

Warm greetings from Meiji University in Japan!

Meiji University, which will celebrate its 140th anniversary in 2021, is a comprehensive university that has received high praise from home and abroad as one of the “Tokyo Big6”. It attracts more than 100,000 students each year, and currently more than 34,000 students are studying, including about 2,000 international students.

The Meiji University Japanese Language Education Center will hold an online intensive Japanese Language program from February to March 2021.

This program focuses on interactive Japanese language learning using the online conferencing system (Zoom), and improves overall Japanese proficiency through on-demand assignments and interaction with Meiji University students. Participants are expected to equip Japanese Language Skills as well as to deepen understanding of various topics by listening and reading in Japanese, and talk with Japanese students and write on SNS what you learned and felt in the classes. Through studying Japanese, they can deepen their understanding of Japanese culture.

We are pleased to inform you that the application for Online Intensive Japanese Language Program 2021 from Meiji University is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

Program Pamphlet

Notes from Meiji University 

Please confirm the following before signing up.

• Students can participate in the online classes with a personal computer. (Participation with mobile devices such as smart-phone is NOT acceptable)
• Students can prepare a Wifi environment and internet contract sufficient for online communications.
• Students can prepare a quiet environment such as a private room.
• Students understand not only the time difference between Japan and my residence but also the time table of the course of their choice is suitable to their local time.

Program Period 

1. Monday, 15 February 2021 –  Saturday, 6 March 2021, 10:00～12:00（Japan time）
2. Monday, 15 February 2021 –  Saturday, 6 March 2021, 16:00～18:00（Japan time）
3. Monday, 8 March 2021 – Saturday, 27 March 2021, 10:00～12:00（Japan time）
4. Monday, 8 March 2021 – Saturday, 27 March 2021, 16:00～18:00（Japan time）

Program Levels

• Beginner’s class (A2 level in CEFR scale) ：JLPT* N4 level
  • Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).
  • Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
  • Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

• Pre-intermediate’s class (B1 level in CEFR scale)：JLPT* N3～N2 level
  • Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
  • Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken.
  • Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
  • Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

The class will be allocated based on the result of Japanese online test conducted after the application. And a certificate will be issued to the participants who meet a requirement.

*JLPT: Japanese Language Proficiency Test.

Program Contents

• Japanese Language Class: 18hours (60 min×18 lessons)
• Interaction Meeting with Meiji University students: 6 hours (120 min×3times)
• Assignment learning / Office hours: 12 hours approximately

Schedule can be access via this link

For more information regarding the program can be access via this link

Eligibility

1. Undergraduate Students (S1) & Graduate Students (S2)
2. Enrolled in Universitas Gadjah Mada during the program
3. Be proficient in English. Non-native English speakers must have a score of at least TOEFL ITP 550, TOEFL iBT 79 or IELTS 6.5.

Required Document 

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Motivation Letter
3. Official Academic Transcript record
4. A recommendation letter from an academic supervisor
5. Letter of Enrollment from Faculty
6. Letter of Nomination from Faculty (addressed to the Head of Office of International Affairs UGM)
7. English Language Proficiency Certificate
8. Copy of passport photo identification page
9. Passport picture
10. Confirmation Letter of Participation (download)

Application Procedure

1. Finish the application to Meiji University Online Intensive Japanese Language Program 2021 directly. (Application is possible via this link )
2. Submit the aforementioned documents to UGM International Exposure Application Form:http://ugm.id/IntExposureApplication no later than January 11th, 2021 for OIA’s internal documentation.
3. THE FINAL decision from Meiji University.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• In the meantime, the students are required to keep the hard file of all documents until further notice by the Office of International Affairs.

• In case the faculty could not provide the letter of enrollment and nomination during this period, the official nomination through email from the faculty is acceptable. The official nomination could be delivered to head-oia@ugm.ac.id (cc to scholarship@ugm.ac.id)

• Application of outgoing mobility for spring/even semester in AY 2020/2021 will be processed but the implementation/execution will carefully consider the latest development of COVID-19 and government’s regulation

(All the information above is obtained from OIA’s website)