Japanese Language Courses
Semester I, 2007
Japanese 1 & Japanese 2
Center for International Research and Education (CIRE)
Chiba University
1. Introduction
A variety of basic (Japanese 1), intermediate (Japanese 2) and advanced (Japanese 3 & 4) language courses are offered at
CIRE. In this leaflet you will find brief explanation regarding basic and intermediate courses offered at the Nishi Chiba
campus in Semester I. If you wish to enroll, please read this information carefully and check whether you are eligible (see
Eligibility requirements below), lodge an application on the prescribed form and take a placement test. Your course
allocation will depend on the result of the placement test. Note that you may not be allowed to take all the courses you
have selected on the application form. Your coursework will be assessed and marked. You will be informed of your final
marks upon completion of each course.
* Sit-and-listen style auditing will not be accepted. Students are required to purchase the prescribed textbook and
participate in classwork including tasks, homework and tests.
Eligibility requirements
Students or researchers who fall within any of the following categories are eligible to take Japanese 1 or Japanese 2 :
Short-term exchange students (J-PAC),
Intensive Japanese Language Program students,
Research students,
Graduate students,
Visiting researchers
2. Application
This leaflet is available at the following university offices:
International Student Office (Nishi Chiba campus)
Student Affairs Division, Faculty of Horticulture (Tōkatsu campus)
Student Life Division, Scool of Medicine Office (Inohana campus)
Student Affairs Division, School of Nursing Office (Inohana campus)
2-1. J-PAC students and Intensive Japanese Language Course students should apply according to the instructions given by
their course coordinator.
2-2. Research students, graduate students and researchers should apply directly at the International Student Office or at
the above mentioned offices at the Faculty of Horticulture, School of Medicine or School of Nursing. The application
period is from March 19 (Mon) till April 6 (Fri). Those students who were enrolled in Japanese language courses in
Semester II, 2006 and wish to continue in Semester I, 2007 are also required to lodge an application and questionnaire.
Documents required: (1) Application form
(2) Questionnaire
(3) Academic supervisor’s consent *This applies only to prospective Japanese 100 (Intensive
Japanese) students.
Students who could not to apply in the above period because of late arrival in Japan (after April 6) or other justified reasons
may qualify for extention on application until April 25 (Wed), however, no extentions will be given afer this date. Note that
no extension will be given to Japanese 100 (Intensive Japanese) applicants
3. Placement test
The placement test is meant to assess your Japanese language proficiency and enable appropriate class allocation.. You
must decide whether you want to take a basic or an intermediate placement test. Both basic and intermediate placement
tests are written tests, but include listening comprehension. Those students who wish to take the intermediate test should
bring their dictionaries for the reading comprehension section of the test. Note that dictionaries are disallowed during other
sections of the test.
Those students who were enrolled in Japanese language courses in Semester II, 2006, but showed low attendance and/or
failed (=scored less than 60 points) are required to take a placement test.
Students who scored 60 points or more in Semester II, 2006 may advance to the next course within Basic Japanese or
within Intermediate Japanese without taking a placement test, but all students are required to take the intermediate test
when advancing from Basic Japanese 2 to Intermediate Japanese.
The test will be given in the following time slots:
Time: April 9 (Mon) 10:30～12:00
Place: CIRE Lecture Room 1 (Kogishitsu 1)—basic
CIRE Large Lecture Room (Daikogishitsu)—intermediate
Those students who cannot take the placements test on April 9 should choose one of the additional days given below.
Please fill out the form and questionnaire and bring them with you.
Days: April 16 (Mon), 14:30-16:00
April 18 (Wed), 13:00-14:30
April 25 (Wed) 13:00-14:30
Place: CIRE Seminar Room 3(Enshushitsu 3), 3rd Floor
Note: Please choose the earliest possible date.
Placement test results will be posted on the CIRE notice board (CIRE, 1F) at 15:00, April 10 (Tue). Please check your
course allocation. Those students who were exempt from the placement test should also confirm their course allocation on
the notice board.. *Japanese 100 (Intensive Japanese) applicants will be advised of their results RIGHT AFTER the
placement test on April 9.
4. Course dates
All the courses include 15 weeks of tuition.
*Japanese 100 (intensive course) starts on April 11 (Wed), 2007
All other courses start on April 12 (Thurs), 2007.
All courses end on July 31 (Tue), 2007. (this is a make-up day for the 15th Monday classes)
*Special quidance for Japanese 100 (intensive course) will be given on April 10 (Tue) at 10:30-12:00 in CIRE Seminar
Room 2 (Enshushitsu 2), 3rd Floor.
5. Course syllabi—Japanese 1 (for Japanese 2 refer to the Japanese version of this leaflet)
All the courses have three digit numerical indexes (course numbers). Course numbers reflect the level of difficulty.
Intensive Course (Level 1-2)
Intensive Japanese 100: Mon, Thu & Fri at 10:30-12:00, 12:50-14:20 and14:30-16:00
Tue & Wed at 10:30-12:00 and 12:50-14:20
Teachers: Sato (Naoko), Sato (Yuichi), IIjima, Odaka, Murata, Shiraishi, Niikura, Kenjo
Target students: students with no Japanese language experience or study record
Content: basic grammar, vocabulary/expressions, conversation and kanji covered in 300 tuition hours.
Textbooks: Situational Functional Japanese, vol. 1-3, Self-study Kana Workbook, Basic Kanji Book, vol. 1-2.
*Important: In order to ensure that this course will not interfere with your other academic duties a consent form filled in
and signed by your academic supervisor is required upon application.
Level 1
Integrated Japanese 111: Tue-Fri 8:50-10:20, 3 credits for J-PAC students (teachers: Holda, Sato, Shiraishi).
Target: Students with no Japanese language experience or study record.
Content: Basic grammar, vocabulary/expressions and conversation.
Textbook: Minna no Nihongo, Basic 1
Notes: Students are required to attend all the classes (4 classes/week) AND the kanji class on Mondays (Japanese 112)
Japanese 112 (Kanji): Mon 8:50-10:20, 1 credit for J-PAC students. (teacher: Naoko Sato).
Target: Students with no prior knowledge of kanji
Content: 220 kanji characters will be taught.
Textbook: Minna no Nihongo, Basic 1 Kanji
Level 2
Integrated Japanese 121: Tue-Fri 10:30-12:00, 3 credits for J-PAC students (teachers: Holda, Shiraishi, Yokoyama).
Target: Students who have studied Japanese for approx. 100-150 hours.
Content: Basic grammar, vocabulary/expressions and conversation.
Textbook: Minna no Nihongo, Basic II
Notes: Students are required to attend all the classes (4 classes/week) AND the kanji class(es) on Mondays (Japanese 112
or Japanese 122, or both Japanese 112 and 122) depending on their kanji level.
Japanese 122 (Kanji): Mon 10:30-12:00, 1 credit for J-PAC students (teacher: Tajima)
Target: Students who have already had 100-150 contact hours of Japanese.
Textbook: Minna no Nihongo, Basic II Kanji
Notes: This kanji course is designed for students with basic Japanese grammar and conversation skill commensurate with
Integrated Japanese 121 level. However, those students who do not have sufficient kanji knowledge can take either
Japanese 112, or both Japanese 112 and 122 simultaneously depending on their needs.
6. Additional study support
6.1 Japanese Language Study Room
Various Japanese study aids (dictionaries, journals, etc.) are available at the Japanese Language Study Room (CIRE, 2F),
where you can also get help from Japanese tutors.
6.2 Chat Room
Japanese language Chat Room, where you can freely talk with members of Chiba University International Student Group
(CISG) opens once a week. You are encouraged to participate, brush up your Japanese and make friends with Japanese
students. See CIRE Notice Board for details.
7. Japanese language courses at the Tôkatsu Campus
Japanese language courses are also offered at the Tôkatsu Campus (Matsudo City). Eligible students or researchers can
take these courses irrespective of the faculty or graduate school they study at. Detailed information and application forms
are available from the Faculty of Horticulture Office at Matsudo.
Application period and place: April 9 (Mon) –April 20 ( Fri), Section of student affairs at Faculty of Horticulture
Placement test: April 23 (Mon)
* Students who will not meet the enrollment standards will not be accepted.
Test results (course allocation): April. 26 (Thu)
Beginning of classes: May 7 (Mon)
End of classes:30 July (Mon)
* Further details will be posted on the notice board at the Tōkatsu campus.
8. Japanese language courses at the Inohana campus
Japanese language courses will also be offered at the Inohana campus. Regular students and research students enrolled at
any Chiba University Faculty are eligible.
Application period: Aprlil 16 (Mon) – April 19 (Thu).
Placement test: April 23 (Mon)
* Students who will not meet the enrollment standards will not be accepted.
Test results (course allocation): April 27 (Fri)
Beginning of classes: May 7 (Mon)
End of classes: July 30 (Mon)
* Further details will be posted on the notice board at the Inohana campus.
9. Teachers’ contacts
Sorted by course or locality
Basic Japanese
Japanese 100 (intensive course) Naoko SATO sophia@faculty.chiba-u.jp
Japanese 111 & 112 Naoko SATO sophia@faculty.chiba-u.jp
Japanese 121 & 122 Martin HOLDA holda@faculty.chiba-u.jp
Intermediate Japanese
All courses Aya YOSHINO ayoshino@faculty.chiba-u.jp
Advanced Japanese
All courses Akihiro KANEDA akane@faculty.chiba-u.jp
Courses at the Tokatsu Campus
All courses Michiko TAKAGAKI mtgaki@faculty.chiba-u.jp
Naoko SATO sophia@faculty.chiba-u.jp
Courses at the Inohana Campus
All courses Naoko SATO sophia@faculty.chiba-u.jp
Sorted by student category
Intensive Jap. Lang. Program Naoko SATO sophia@faculty.chiba-u.jp
Martin HOLDA holda@faculty.chiba-u.jp
J-PAC (short term program) Aya YOSHINO ayoshino@faculty.chiba-u.jp
Research & graduate students, Martin HOLDA holda@faculty.chiba-u.jp
researchers
Regular faculty students Akihiro KANEDA akane@faculty.chiba-u.jp