Course Design
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Curriculum
Elementary Japanese 2
- Ability to correctly read and write basic Kanji characters
- Ability to correctly use simple grammar
- Ability to understand basic sentences
- Ability to understand everyday conversations
- Ability to express one's thoughts on familiar topics in writing
- Ability to communicate in daily life situations
Teaching materials

Elementary Level 2
Minna no Nihongo Elementary II, etc.
Minna no Nihongo Elementary II, etc.
Intermediate Japanese
- Ability to correctly read and write the kanji needed for daily life
- Ability to use intermediate grammar correctly
- Ability to comprehend slightly more complex written materials
- Ability to understand cohesive conversations about slightly more complex topics
- Ability to express one's thoughts on social topics in writing
- Ability to give speeches on topics of interest
Teaching materials

New Approach Japanese Intermediate Course
New Approach Japanese Pre-Advanced Course
New Approach Japanese Pre-Advanced Course
Advanced Japanese
- Ability to correctly read and write the kanji needed for university studies
- Ability to use advanced grammar correctly
- Ability to understand slightly technical written materials
- Ability to understand cohesive conversations about social topics
- Ability to write out one's thoughts on social topics in a logical way
- Ability to give speeches on and discuss social topics
Teaching materials

Japanese for International College / Graduate Students: Reading Comprehension, Reading Essays, etc.
Japanese Class Schedule
Spring semester | Fall semester | ||||
A Class For students who have passed the N3 level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) |
Intermediate | Advanced | |||
B Class For students who have passed the N4 level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) |
Elementary Level 2 | Intermediate | Advanced |
Regular Exams
First | End of July | Japanese & English |
Second | End of November | Japanese, Japanese Affairs, English |
Third | End of January | Japanese, Japanese Affairs, English |
Graduation Requirements
Attendance | An attendance rate of 80% or more |
Grades | Achieve a total average score of 60 points or higher on the regular examinations held three times a year |
Requirements for Entrance Examination by Recommendation
Asia University recommendation-based entrance examination requirements for first-year students (excluding for the Faculty of Business Administration’s Department of Hospitality Management)Attendance | An attendance rate of 90% or more |
Grades | Achieve an average score of 80 points or higher on the regular examinations for the Intensive Japanese Course |
Classes
Japanese

Classes are led by homeroom teachers as well experienced instructors. In addition to textbooks, we also incorporate video-based materials and newspaper articles.
Classes include presentations using PowerPoint and hold topic-based discussions.
Classes include presentations using PowerPoint and hold topic-based discussions.
Japanese Affairs

This class is designed to help students understand more about the current state of affairs in Japan. Textbooks are used to teach about Japan’s geography, industries, and economy, as well as to deepen students’ understanding of Japan’s history and the current state of industrial activities through study trips, elementary school visits, and factory tours.
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(Updated July 20, 2023)