Program Guidelines 2018 · Japanese Language and Culture Program (Bekka) Program Guidelines 2018 Kanda University of International Studies

Japanese Language and Culture Program (Bekka)

Program Guidelines

2018

Kanda University of International Studies

Contents

I. Academic Calendar -- page 1

II. Requirements for Completion/Promotion to the Next Level Course -- page 2

III. Number of Contact Hours and Credits Given for Each Period of Class -- page 4

IV. About the Courses -- page 6

V. Course Registration -- page 8

VI. Examination and Grading Policy -- page 10

VII. In campus and off campus Communication network -- page 13

VIII. University Entrance Requirements and Application for Public Entrance Exams -- page 14

IX. Student Consultation Sessions -- page 14

X. Faculty Structure of the Bekka Program -- page 15

XI. Students’ Cooperation with KUIS and Bekka -- page 17

XII. Recruitment of Students -- page 18

XIII. Student Life -- page 19

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I. Academic Calendar 2017-2018

2018 Spring Semester

April 3 (Tue.) Entrance Ceremony

March 28 (Wed.) - April 5 (Thu.) Orientation

April 6 (Fri.) Classes begin

April 17 (Tue.) Deadline for course registration and changes

April 28 (Sat.) - May 6 (Sun.) Golden Week Public Holidays (no classes)

May 25 (Fri.) Bekka Day Trip

July 16 (Mon.) Public Holiday (Marine Day – classes in session)

July 19 (Thu.) Last day of Bekka classes, Farewell Party

July 26 (Thu.) Last day of the first semester

2018 Fall Semester

September Entrance Ceremony

September 4 (Tue.) – 12 (Wed.) Orientation

September 13 (Thu.) Classes begin

September 17 (Mon.) Public Holiday (Respect-for-the-Aged Day - classes in session)

September 24 (Mon.) Public Holiday (Autumnal Equinox Day - classes in session)

September 25 (Tue.) Deadline for course registration and changes

October 8 (Mon.) Public Holiday (Health-Sports Day – classes in session)

October 24 (Wed.) Bekka Day Trip

October 25 (Thu.) – October 29 (Mon.) University Hamakaze Festival (no classes)

November 20 (Tue.) – 23 (Fri.) KUIS Entrance Exam period (no classes)

December 22 (Sat.) - January 6 (Sun.) Winter Vacation (no classes)

January 11 (Fri.) Last day of Bekka classes, Farewell Party

January 21 (Mon.) Last day of the second semester


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II. Requirements for Completion/Promotion to the Next Level Course

1. Types of Japanese programs

(1) Interaction with Japanese Program

This program is mainly intended for those who are studying at Kanda University of International

Studies (KUIS) on a formal exchange basis.

(2) Japanese in Context Program1

This program is mainly intended for students who have applied through the Tokyo Center of the

IES (Institute for the International Education of Students).

(3) Self-paying Study Abroad Program

This program is intended for those overseas students who are paying their own expenses.

2. Requirements for Sponsored Exchange Students

Exchange students may register for a semester. To complete the program, students must be in

attendance for more than 1 year (a minimum of 2 semesters). Additionally, students must take the

required Japanese language courses and elective subjects for a total of 28 credits.

3. Requirements for Private Self-Paying Students

These students are limited to 1 year (2 semesters) of enrollment at Kanda University of International

Studies (KUIS). To complete the program, students must be in attendance for 2 semesters.

Additionally, students must take the required Japanese language courses and elective subjects for a

total of 28 credits.

4. Course Promotion

Basically, students should advance to the next level of study after finishing the semester’s course.

However, if a student is unable to meet the standards of the Japanese language class he/she is placed

after taking the placement examination, the student will not be able to advance to the next level.

Additionally, a student will not be able to advance to the next level without taking the placement exam

given at the beginning of a semester.

A student whose ability exceeds the level of the class he/she is placed into will be able to advance to

the next level.

5. Legitimate reasons for absence from Bekka Classes

Students who are absent from Bekka classes due to a legitimate reason, like illness etc., must apply

for an Excuse for Absence from the International Affairs Section (Kokusai Koryuka). A doctor’s note

or other official/pertinent documents must be attached to the application. An Excuse for Absence will

be granted (or not) based on a review of the students’ individual circumstances.

*1 Enrollment procedure of this program is conducted through the IES Tokyo Center and not Bekka


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6. Leaving/Expulsion from the Program

For those students who wish to drop out of the program before completion (for example, for reasons of

returning to their home country, a change in study/career plans, etc.) must turn in to the International

Affairs Section an Application for Leaving the University, along with their student ID.

In addition, if a student’s attendance rate falls below 90% (except when the student has a special

reason such as health problems, family related issues, etc.), or if a student: (a) does not participate in

class and/or (b) has a negative impact on class activities, he/she will be notified of potential expulsion

from the program. If there is no improvement after the notification or if the University cannot get in

touch with the student, the student’s name will be removed from the Bekka registration.

7. Restrictions

All language courses are to be taken a maximum of two times.

Those who, for personal reasons, do not attend classes within the first 10 days after the semester starts

will not be permitted to register. In this event, the University must be contacted immediately to begin

the procedure for either a leave of absence or cancellation of enrollment. Please be aware that

university tuition will not be refunded.

8. Auditing of Courses

Auditing of courses at KUIS (including courses offered at Bekka and the KUIS undergraduate

departments) is generally not acceptable. However, special allowance may be granted to those who are

taking 14 or more credits prescribed by Bekka and are accepted as auditors by the pertinent course

instructor. Upon receiving permission from the pertinent course instructor, students must complete

and turn in an Auditing Request Form.


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III. Number of Contact Hours and Credits Given for Each Period of Class

Below is listed the number of contact hours and credits given for each course in one semester.

One period of class (1 koma) = 90 minutes

Course name* Credits Number of contact hours

Japanese in Context Program

Japanese in Context 1 Japanese in Context 2 Japanese in Context 3 Japanese in Context 4

4 1 period×4 times per week×14 weeks= 5040 contact minutes

Interaction with Japanese Program

Japanese in Context 1 4 1 period×4 times per week×14 weeks= 5040 contact minutes

Interaction with Japanese 2 Interaction with Japanese 3 Interaction with Japanese 4 Interaction with Japanese 5 Interaction with Japanese 6


Interaction with Japanese 7 2 1 period×2 times per week×14 weeks= 2520 contact minutes

Intensive Grammar 1 Intensive Grammar 2 Intensive Grammar 3 Intensive Grammar and Reading 4 Intensive Grammar and Reading 5 Intensive Grammar and Reading 6


Intensive Reading and Writing 2 Intensive Reading and Writing 3 Intensive Writing 4 Intensive Writing 5 Intensive Writing 6

1 1 period×1time per week×14 weeks= 1260 contact minutes

Com

pulsory Courses

Intensive Vocabulary and Kanji 1 Intensive Vocabulary and Kanji 2 Intensive Vocabulary and Kanji 3 Intensive Vocabulary and Kanji 4 Intensive Vocabulary and Kanji 5 Intensive Vocabulary and Kanji 6

1 1 period×1 time per week×14 weeks= 1260 contact minutes


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Self-Directed Learning 1･2･3 Self-Directed Learning 4･5･6

Basic Grammar 2･3 Basic Grammar 3･4 Intermediate Grammar 4･5 Intermediate Grammar 5･6 Advanced Grammar 6･7

Oral Expression 2･3 Oral Expression 4･5 Oral Expression 6･7

Written Expression 4･5 Written Expression 6･7

Pronunciation 1･2 Pronunciation 3･4 Pronunciation 5･6

Journalistic Japanese 6･7

Introduction to Japanese Society 1･2･3･4 Introduction to Japanese Society 5･6･7

Japanese Sociolinguistics

Culture of Young Japanese People (Fall)

Multicultural Communication 1･2･3

Japanese Through Acting 1･2･3

Introduction to Business Culture 3･4 Introduction to Business Culture 5･6･7

Elective C

ourses

Introduction to TJFL 5･6･7

2 1 period × 1 time per week × 14 weeks = 1260 contact minutes

Note:

(1) The numbers in the course names mean the level of the compulsory courses that correspond with

the level of elective courses which students are able to register.

(2) The elective course content differs in spring semester and fall semester.

Course name* Credits Number of contact hours


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IV. About the Courses

1. School Term of Bekka for 2018-2019

Spring Semester: April 6, 2018 (Fri.) - July 19, 2018 (Thu.)

Fall Semester: September 13, 2018 (Thu.) - January 11, 2019 (Mon.)

Entrance ceremony and orientation events are scheduled in the week before the start of the semester.

2. Course Hours

Period 1 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Period 2 10:40 AM - 12:10 PM

Lunch Break Period 3 1:10 PM - 2:40 PM Period 4 2:50 PM - 4:20 PM Period 5 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

3. Absence/Lateness/Leaving Early From Class

Three instances of lateness and/or leaving early from class will be considered as one absence.

In the case a student does not attain 90% or above attendance rate in any one month, he or she will not

receive the scholarship etc. for that month.

4. Class Cancellations

(1) When there are no classes due to events such as cancellation by the Instructor/Professor, a memo

will be posted in the Japanese Language and Culture Program section of the university notice board.

(2) Emergency Cancellation of Classes

When an earthquake (5 or above on the Richter scale), other natural disasters, infectious disease

epidemics, etc. occur, please follow the directions provided by the International Affairs Section. Also,

in the following cases classes will be cancelled temporarily.

Cases Standards Conditions

A. Train stoppage

Lessons will be cancelled in the event of a train stoppage affecting the following lines and sections (not including train delay nor reducing the number of train runs.) ・JR Sobu line (Akihabara ～ Chiba) ・JR Keiyo line (Tokyo ～ Soga)

B. Storm warning / Blizzard warning

・If either line / both lines start(s) running or the alert is called off by 6:00am, regular lessons will start from period 1. ・If either line / both lines start(s) running or the alert is called off by 10:00am, regular lessons will start from period 3. ・If neither line starts running or the alert is not called off by 10:00am, all lessons will be cancelled for the day.

Lessons will be cancelled in the event that a warning is announced for all of Chiba prefecture or the North-West section of Chiba prefecture (not including a heavy rain warning).

C. Natural disaster / Large-scale accident (cancellation of lessons by the president)

5. Make-up Classes

In case of a class cancellation, make-up classes will be offered when necessary.


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6. Official Absences

Official absences may be taken in the following cases: (1) when attending a special off-campus

school-related activity (2) when an off-campus trip is necessary to take care of official

documentation/procedures related to maintaining student status.

Official absences may be requested by filling out an application in the International Affairs Section.

Official absences will be granted (or not) on a case-by-case basis.


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V. Course Registration

1. Course Schedule for 2018

Please refer to the chart below for the courses offered in Bekka.

(Shaded section = compulsory courses, non-shaded section = elective courses) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Period 1


Intensive Grammar 2 Intensive Grammar 3

Intensive Grammar

and Reading 4 Intensive Grammar


and Reading 6

Japanese in Context 1 Japanese in Context 2Japanese in Context 3Japanese in Context 4

Intensive Grammar 2Intensive Grammar 3

Intensive Grammar



and Reading 6 Interaction with

Japanese 7

Oral Expression

2･3

Oral Expression

4･5

Oral Expression

6･7


Intensive Reading and

Writing 2 Intensive Reading and

Writing 3

Intensive Writing 4 Intensive Writing 5 Intensive Writing 6

Japanese in Context 1 Japanese in Context 2Japanese in Context 3Japanese in Context 4

Intensive Grammar 2Intensive Grammar 3

Intensive Grammar



and Reading 6

Period 2

Intensive Grammar 1

Interaction with Japanese 2





Intensive Grammar 1






Written Expression

4･5

Written Expression

6･7

Intensive Vocabulary and Kanji 1






Intensive Grammar 1






Lunch --------------- --------------- --------------- -------------- ------------- Interaction with

Japanese 7 Period

3

Basic Grammar 2･3 Intermediate

Grammar 4･5

Journalistic Japanese 6･7

Self-Directed Learning

1･2･3 Self-Directed

Learning 5･6･7

Advanced Grammar 6･7

Japanese

Through Acting1･2･3

Pronunciation 1･2 Pronunciation 3･4 Pronunciation 5･6

Introduction to Japanese Business

Culture 3･4 Introduction to

Japanese Business Culture 5･6･7

Period 4

Basic Grammar 3･4

Intermediate Grammar 5･6

Japanese Sociolinguistics

Introduction to Japanese Society

1･2･3･4

Introduction to Japanese Society 5･6･7

Multicultural Communication

1･2･3

Introduction to TJFL 5･6･7

Culture of Young Japanese People

(Fall)

*Certificate Program in Japan Studies (CPJS) courses and Effective Language Learning Courses (ELLC) are offered to

Bekka students as well as to undergraduate students. Details will be announced during orientation at the beginning of

the semester.


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2. Course Structure for 2018

(1) Compulsory Courses

(2) Elective Courses for both Japanese in Context Program and Interaction with Japanese Program


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VI. Examination and Grading Policy

1. Term Examinations

The schedule of the term exams will be announced at the beginning of the courses each semester. In

normal circumstances, if a student is absent on the day of an exam, he/she will not be allowed to take

a make-up exam.

2. Grades

Results will be expressed in one of 5 grades: A+, A, B, C, or F. The corresponding standards are noted

below. Grades will be made official during the faculty grading conference. Once the grades have been

made official, they will not be changed for any reason.

pass fail Letter Grade A+ A B C F Number Grade 100 ~ 90 89 ~ 80 79 ~ 70 69 ~ 60 59 ~ 0 GPA 4 3 2 1 0

For a detailed explanation of the grading policy for each class, please read the course syllabus that the

Instructor/Professor will hand out at the beginning of the course each semester.

Each semester’s course grades will be mailed to the students within one month after the semester ends.

If a student’s mailing address changes, please notify the International Affairs Section. Any inquiries

regarding course grades must be submitted at the time grades are received. Inquiries made at other

times will not be answered.

3. Sufficient attendance for grades to be calculated

Grades will not be calculated if a student’s attendance is below two-thirds of the course sessions of the

term. In such cases, the grade will be F. The number of authorized absence due to necessary return to

home country etc. will be included in the total number of absence. The number of absence due to

contagious disease will be deducted from the total number of classes which the student should be

expected to attend.

4. Grade calculation for Absence due to Contagious Disease, Family Death, etc., and Necessary Return

to Home Country.

Attendance, exam, quizzes and assignment during the absent days for students who are absent due to

contagious disease and family death will be graded according to number 1 below, and other cases will

be graded according to number 2.

Attendance, exam, quizzes and assignment during the absent days for students who are absent due to a

necessary return to their home country will be graded according to number 3 below.

(1) When Absence due to Contagious Disease and Family Death is approved

* Doctor’s Permission to Return to Campus (Tokoh-Kyoka) is required in case of absence due


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to contagious disease

< 1 > Attendance: Absence will not be included in the total number of classes which the

student should be expected to attend. However, if the total number of approved and

unapproved absence exceeds one third of the total number of classes, student’s grade

will not be given.

< 2 > Exams: Missed exam will be graded at 80% of other exam taken by that student in the

term

< 3 > Quizzes: The test scores of missed quizzes will not count towards evaluation of the

course.

< 4 > Assignments: When absence causes an assignment to be missed, the class teacher can

adjust the evaluation by postponing the deadline or giving a substitute assignment.

(2) When Absence occurs except for the reasons covered in number 1

* Medical certificate is required in case of absence due to sickness

< 1 > Attendance: Absence will result in grade deduction the same as regular absence.

< 2 > Exams: Missed exam will be graded at 80% of other exam taken by that student in the

term

< 3 > Quizzes: Missed quizzes will be graded at 80% of the average score of the quizzes taken

by that student in the term.

< 4 > Assignments: Assignments a student did not submit will be graded at 80% of the average

score the student achieved for other assignments.

(3) In case of early return to one’s country under home university etc., circumstances

* Explanatory documents to prove the authorization are required

< 1 > Attendance: Absence will not be included in the total number of classes which the

student should be expected to attend. However, if the total number of approved and

unapproved absence exceeds one third of the total number of classes, student’s grade

will not be given.

< 2 > Exams: The test scores of missed exams will not count towards evaluation of the course.

< 3 > Quizzes: The test scores of missed quizzes will not count towards evaluation of the

course.

< 4 > Assignments: By advance arrangement with the class teacher, the assignments a student

cannot submit can be replaced with alternative assignments during the semester.

5. Instructions about Examinations

If a student is more than 20 minutes late for class during the day of an exam, he/she will not be allowed

to take the exam. Please pay attention to the following rules on cheating and testing irregularities:


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Definition of cheating: acquiring answers/information pertaining to quizzes/exams from outside

sources; sneaking a look at other students’ paper(s), allowing other student(s) to look at your paper, or

telling someone your answer(s) during a testing period; any other actions that may be construed as

cheating.

Consequences of cheating: any student caught cheating will fail the course concerned, and may lose

credit for all his/her semester courses. Cheating will also have a negative impact on any applications

for program extension and/or recommendation to enter KUIS departments.


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VII. In campus and off campus Communication network 1. Bekka Class Visitors

A “visitor Session” has been established to invite Japanese-speakers to participate in the Bekka

language courses. Participants of the Visitor Session are volunteers (KUIS students and local

community members) interested in interacting with overseas students and exchanging

ideas/conversation in Japanese. 2. The Kaedemate Program

“Kaedemates” are KUIS student volunteers who are interested in foreign cultures and international

communications. Students are matched with a Kaedemate and meet him/her once a week to have a

conversation. Through this weekly meeting, students can acquire not only communication skills but

also a greater awareness and experience in language learning. We encourage you to make use of this

program.

All Bekka students will be assigned a Kaedemate during the semester they enter the program (for

example, first semester from April to July). Those who continue their studies for two semesters (from

September to January) may also choose to apply to be assigned a Kaedemate during the second

semester. 3. The Buddy System

The Buddy system aims to offer assistance to new overseas students to get settled and used to life in

Japan during the first two weeks after arrival. Those who wish for their Buddy to meet them at the

airport should contact the KUIS International Affairs Section prior to coming to Japan. During the

orientation period before each semester starts, the Buddy will be responsible for answering questions

and familiarizing the overseas students with KUIS and the local community. 4. Contact with KUIS Departments and Graduate School

Bekka promotes mutual exchange of overseas students with the KUIS departments and graduate school.

The following lists the types of contact:

(1) Students from various university departments may participate in the Visitor Session of Bekka

courses.

(2) Students from various university departments may volunteer as a Kaedemates/Buddy for the

foreign exchange students.

(3) The foreign exchange students belonging to the Bekka Program may participate in the “Japanese

Language Education Practicum” taken by the graduate program students.

(4) The foreign exchange students belonging to the Bekka Program may cooperate with the graduate

program students in their thesis research.

(5) The graduate program students may observe and assist with a Bekka class as teaching assistants.

(6) As a part of the course, a Bekka class may have classes together with courses taken by the

students from other university departments.


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VIII. University Entrance Guidance and Application for Public Entrance Exams

1. University Entrance Guidance

Students hoping to gain entrance to Kanda University of International Studies, other universities,

graduate programs, or vocational schools in Japan are encouraged to speak to the staff in the

International Affairs Section or to the full-time lecturer of your Interaction with Japanese class.

2. Application for the Public Entrance Exam

The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT, given twice each year in July and December) and the

Exam for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU, given twice in June and

November each year) are the major exams that allow foreign students to demonstrate their Japanese

language ability. The application process for JLPT begins in late March through late April for the test

in July and September for the test in December, and the application process for EJU is in February

through March for the test in June and July for the test in November. For students wishing to apply for

entrance to a Japanese university or to have official evidence of Japanese language ability for future

entrance to a university, please notify the International Affairs Section at the time of applying to the

Bekka Program if any paperwork for the exams needs to be completed prior to arrival in Japan.

IX. Student Consultation Sessions In the case that exchange students have concerns about, or problems with, academic or everyday life

issues, they should feel free to consult with the designated faculty members. Consultation is available

either in Japanese or in one of the following languages: Chinese, English, Indonesian, Korean,

Portuguese, Spanish, Thai or Vietnamese. Students seeking consultation may simply visit one of the

exchange student consultants during their announced consultation hours. Alternatively, they may

email or telephone these consultants. The contact information for the consultants is listed separately.


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X．Faculty Structure of the Bekka Program

1. Director of the Bekka Program:

Yasuhisa Kanaguchi (Vice president)

M.A. (Graduate School of Political Science, Waseda University)

Research Interests: Educational Administration, Higher Education, Educational System of

Foreign Countries

2. Professors

Sachiko Kitagawa (Lecturer, Bekka) Interaction with Japanese Program Coordinator

M.A. in Japanese Language Pedagogy (Graduate School of Japanese Applied Linguistics,

Waseda University)

Research Interests: TJFL

Class list: Interaction with Japanese 7

Intensive Grammar 1


Office hours: Tuesday 14:50-16:20

Ayako Seto (Lecturer, Bekka)

M.A. in Japanese language and literature (Graduate School of Humanities,

Gakushuin University)

Research Interests: Japanese linguistics, TJFL


Intensive Grammar and Reading 4

Intensive Writing 6


Wataru Takahashi (Lecturer, Bekka)

M.A. (Graduate School of Area and Cultural Studies, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies

Language Sciences)

Research Interests: TJFL, Second Language Acquisition, Extensive Reading, Learner

Autonomy


Japanese in Context 3

Office hours: Thursday 14:50-16:20


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Mariko Naito (Lecturer, Bekka)

M.A. (Graduate School of Applied Linguistics, Meikai University)





Office hours: Thursday 14:50-16:20

Akira Matsuo (Lecturer, Bekka) Curriculum Coordinator

M.A. (Graduate School of Language Sciences, Kanda University of International Studies)

Research Interests: Japanese Linguistics, Linguistics, Pedagogical Grammar



Office hours: Friday 14:50-16:20

Tomoko Murakami (Lecturer, Bekka) Japanese in Context Program Coordinator

M.A. (Graduate School of Language Education and Information Science, Ritsumeikan

University)



Japanese in Context 1


3. The International Affairs Section (in the Academic Administration Department)

In order for the foreign exchange students to be able to focus on their studies the International Affairs

Section (Kokusai Koryuka) oversees all student affairs (in and out of school) and university procedures.

Students should consult the staff of the International Affairs Section if there are any problems.


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XI. Students’ Cooperation with KUIS and Bekka

1. KUIS Public Relations Activities

Bekka students will occasionally be asked to take part in videos or photos taken for KUIS public

relations purposes (production of recruitment pamphlets and videos). Your understanding and

cooperation is greatly appreciated.

2. Research Activities

Bekka students will occasionally be asked to take part in research (doing surveys, being research

assistants, etc) conducted by Bekka, the graduate school, or KUIS departments. Your assistance may

either be paid or voluntary.

3. Bekka Curriculum Development

To support the on-going research concerned with Bekka Curriculum Development, Bekka students are

asked to cooperate in the following:

* Student homework and classroom assignments may be used as part of the research data collection.

The data will be anonymous and confidential.


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XII. Recruitment of Students

1．Admission quotas

A total of 125 will be admitted to the Bekka program each year. Only international students of

universities/institutions under Academic Exchange Agreement may apply to the program.

2．Screening

Selection of students will be made based on the application documents. After notification of

admission, Kanda University of International Studies (KUIS) will apply to the Japanese Ministry of

Justice for a 'Certificate of Eligibility' on behalf of all applicants accepted. A student will be

officially admitted to the Program after receiving the 'Certificate of Eligibility' from the Japanese

government.

3．Contact Information

Please contact the International Affairs Section of the Academic Administration Department for all

matters pertaining to the Japan Language and Culture Program.

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM – 5:15 PM

(Hours may change during school inter-sessions)


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XIII. Student Life

1. University Fees

Entrance Fee Tuition Insurance Fee Total

1st Semester ５０，０００４００，０００１０，０００４６０，０００

2nd Semester －４００，０００－４００，０００

Total ５０，０００８００，０００１０，０００８６０，０００

Only yen is accepted. Please pay the program fees into the university bank account. Cash,

personal cheques, and money orders are not accepted. (All processing charges for fee return will

be the responsibility of the applicant)

2. Student Dormitory/Residence

(1) Yatsu International Dormitory

These are owned and managed by the university. Each room contains basic furniture as well as a

bath and toilet; however, the kitchen is communal and no meals are provided. It takes about 45

minutes to the university campus (by train + on foot). The nearest station is Keisei Line Yatsu

Station. The monthly rent is 52,000 yen per month including water, sewage, and electricity fees.

(2) Makuharihongo International Dormitory

These are owned and managed by the university. The bathroom and toilets are communal.

Residents may use the communal kitchen to prepare their own meals. It takes about 15 minutes

to the university campus by bicycle. The rent is 55,000 yen per month including water, sewage,

and electricity fees.

（3） Private Apartment

For individuals who wish to look for/live in apartments other than the ones listed above, housing

rental fee near the university usually costs 60,000 yen and up. In general, private apartments

require three to four months’ fee in advance for housing deposit and key money.

＜Institution guarantee System＞

Having a guarantee is necessary when renting private apartments in Japan. The university has

Institution guarantee system and become the guarantee for those students who will be renting a

private apartment through a real estate agent designated by the University. If the University

becomes the guarantee, students will sign a one year contract for a home insurance policy and

pay 4,000 yen.


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3. Student Discounts

With a KUIS ID card, students can receive various discounts, for example, on train/subway/bus

commuter passes, movie tickets, entrance fees, etc.

4. Insurance

(1) Japan National Health Insurance (JNHI)

For your own safety and welfare, KUIS requires all full-time students with one-year ‘college

student’ visas to join the Japan National Health Insurance (JNHI) program administered by each

local government. This insurance covers 70% of the cost of general medical and dental care and

hospitalization. The annual insurance fee is about 10,000 yen to 18,000.

(2) Comprehensive Housing Compensation for International Students

This insurance covers a certain amount of the cost of medical treatment and compensation for

accidents/injuries. If you are unable to acquire travel insurance before arriving in Japan, you will

need to participate in the Comprehensive Housing Compensation program. The enrollment fee is

4,000 yen.

5. Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students of the KUIS Japanese Language and Culture Program.

Details will be announced during orientation at the beginning of the semester.

6. Part-Time Jobs

Students can apply through KUIS for a part-time work permit which allows up to 28 work hours

per week.

7. Guidelines for Using Social Media

Social media uses the power of the internet to connect people and to share/construct information

contained in sound files, images, video, and text. Popular social media websites include

Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

Although social media is useful for reaching people all over the world, a downside is that

countries have different laws pertaining to social media, and problems may arise as a result. In

order to avoid getting into trouble, please be aware of the following:

When accessing social media you may inadvertently transmit information to people other than

those you intend to share with.

Once you make information available online, you will not be able to completely delete/erase it.

Due to the above, please think carefully and avoid publishing information online that may

potentially harm or negatively affect others.


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Before you upload photos or videos onto social media sites, make sure you get permission from

those who appear in the photos/video. Showing people's faces, belongings, and resident without

first acquiring permission is an illegal act according to Japanese law.

8. University Facilities/Resources

○ SACLA - Self-Access, Communication, Learner Autonomy -

This multi-media facility was constructed in order to promote student learning and autonomy. It is

a place where students can study in a warm, welcoming environment, and access a large variety of

learning materials. The first floor contains 100 computers –both PC and Macintosh – to allow

students free access to email and the internet. The computers are equipped with multi-language

software so that students may communicate/send and receive email in their mother tongue or the

language they are studying.

Opening Hours

Monday-Friday 8:45-19:00

Saturday 9:00-17:00

*Please refer to the calendar at the Media Plaza for more details.

○ MULC - Multilingual Communication Center

Located on the second floor of Building 7 is an area where students can experience various

language and cultures. At the International area, a section is established to introduce Japanese

textbooks published in other countries and Japanese culture. In the Chinese, Spanish, Korean,

Indonesian, Vietnam, Thai, Brazilian/Portuguese booths, traditional buildings are displayed and

students can understand respective countries’ life styles and cultures. International news is

televised in the MULC. MULC also has educational information equipments so that students

can learn about respective countries. MULC is designed as a creative atmosphere where

students and faculty members can collaborate across various nationalities.

Opening Hours


*Please refer to the calendar at the MULC for more details.

○ KUIS 8

KUIS 8 is a new facility which opened on April 7th 2017 to house the SALC (Self-Access

Learning Self-Access Learning Center), the ELI (English Language Institute), 16 classrooms, a

cafe, and RILAE (Research Institute of learner Autonomy Education).

The SALC (Self-Access Learning Self-Access Learning Center) is a learning community

designed to help KUIS students to become good language learners throughout their lives when

learning any language; we call this lifelong language learner autonomy.


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Opening Hours


Saturday 9:00-17:00

*Please refer to the calendar of the KUIS8 for more details.

○ School Cafeteria / Bakery

There are five places on campus where students can purchase/eat food.

Shokujin Near the Fitness Center

The Asian Kitchen, Halal food, Asian dishes

Lapaz Building 4 1st Floor

Various dishes, Cafeteria Style

Balcone Building 4 2nd Floor

Various breads and drinks

KUIS Café Building 7 3rd Floor

Spaghetti of the Day, salad, breads, etc.

CAFE8 Building 8 1st Floor

Coffee and hotdogs

○ Lounge on the 2nd floor of the building 6

This is popular space for foreign students and Japanese students to meet together for mutual

exchange. The lounge is usually occupied between classes and during lunch by students doing

such things as reading, talking with their international friends, practicing languages, and teaching

each other about their own country. Individual mailboxes of the foreign students and information

bulletin boards are located in one corner of the lounge.

○ Usage of Bekka Materials/Equipment

Students may borrow the Bekka textbooks and reference books on the shelves in the Bekka office

on the 2nd floor of the building 6. Students may also borrow other materials such as Laptop, iPad

and IC recorders.

○ British Hills

British Hills is located in Fukushima Prefecture and offers both lodging and a unique experience

of British culture. The place resembles a small British countryside village complete with castle,

British style guesthouses, English speakers, country gardens and surroundings.

9. Facilities/Resources near Kanda University (Makuhari New City area)

Located in Makuhari New City in Chiba Prefecture, Kanda University of International Studies is just

30-minutes by commuter rail to Tokyo and 40-minutes by airport limousine to Narita International

Airport.

Program Guidelines 2018

Japanese Language and Culture Program Kanda University of International Studies

March 2018

Published and edited by:

Japanese Language and Culture Program Kanda University of International Studies

1-4-1 Wakaba, Mihama-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba, Japan. 261-0014 Telephone: 043-273-1615

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