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Applications for SGU Summer Japanese Program 2025 are now open!
Taking advantage of its long-lasting history of Japanese language education since the 1970s, Seinan Summer Program delivers excellent linguistic training in a richly international environment to all participants every year.

It provides you with intensive Japanese training through many interactive activities and experience-based learning　(=“TAIKEN-GATA GAKUSHU” (体験型学習)).

Program Features

Several on/off-campus experiences-based learning taking advantage of being in Japan. (=“TAIKEN-GATA GAKUSHU” (体験型学習))
*e.g. Conversation practice/project work with Japanese students, interviewing the neighbors, researching Japanese society/culture, etc.

Introductory Japanese Class

- Acquire the natural Japanese language used in everyday life even if you cannot read and write Japanese letters, HIRAGANA and KATAKANA. - Learn simple Japanese sentence patterns with minimum vocabulary through several conversation practices with classmates and Japanese students.

Beginning Japanese (I) to Advanced Japanese Class (IV)

Through a variety of experience-based learning outside of the classroom, you will be able to: - learn Japanese sentence patterns and vocabulary according to the Japanese class level from Beginning (I) to Advanced (IV). - brush up your Japanese skills and discover new horizons in your use of the Japanese language.

Session Dates	June 16 - July 17, 2025
Move-in Dates	June 14 & 15, 2025
Move-out Dates	July 19 & 20, 2025
Capacity	Up to 80
Class Levels	Introductory (1) & (2), Beginner (I), Pre-intermediate (II), Intermediate (III), Advanced (IV) *Applicants cannnot choose the class level. Based on the results of placement tests conducted before and after arrival, SGU will determine class levels.
Primary Language of Instruction	Introductory	Beginner (I) Pre-intermediate (II)	Intermediate (III) Advanced (IV)
	English	Japanese & English	Japanese
Classes	28 classes + Exams (100 min × 2 classes/day × 14 days)
Total Credit Hours	90 credit hours *It includes in-class and out-of-class activities such as reviewing and preparing for classes and extracurricular activities.

Sample Program Calendar

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Course Syllabi

Course syllabi for 2025 will be uploaded in May.
Please refer to the 2024 course syllabi for your information.

	Japanese Class – Introductory level
	Japanese Class - Level I
	Japanese Class - Level II
	Japanese Class - Level III
	Japanese Class - Level IV
	Japanese Class - Level V

Credit Transfer

While this program is designed to be credit transferable, ultimately the decision on whether credits are transferable will be made by the participant’s home institution.

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