In consideration of the spread and prolongation of the impact of COVID-19 outbreak, Seinan Gakuin University has reached a conclusion to cancel SEINAN Summer 2021 Program (Session 1 & Session2).
Program Overview
Taking advantage of its long-lasting history of Japanese language education since 1970, Seinan Summer Program delivers excellent linguistic training in a richly international environment to all participating students every year.
In 2020 we launched Session 1, a 2-week program, in June only for participants with little to no Japanese language background. This allows learners to participate in the original Summer Program “Session 2”.
Session Features
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This shortened session offers an intensive 2 week Japanese language training period during the summer. It is the perfect option if you have never studied Japanese or if you have dabbled at learning Japanese greetings, hiragana and katakana. This session mainly focuses on learning basic grammar patterns and building daily-use vocabulary. |
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QUICK FACTS |
・Start in mid-June |
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FAVOURITE FEATURES |
・Opportunity to interact with Japanese students in class |
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In this session, you will study Japanese with highly trained and experienced instructors each morning, and the rest of the day will be yours to enjoy optional Japanese culture classes and activities. It is the perfect option if you are looking for a full-summer session of language learning and cultural experiences or if you want to keep building your skills in Japanese. At the end of the session, you will be absolutely amazed by how much you can achieve in a month! |
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QUICK FACTS |
・Start in July |
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FAVOURITE FEATURES |
・ Optional series of Japanese culture classes and activities, including calligraphy, tea ceremony and hakama dress-up experience |
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Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 1+2 | |
LENGTH | 2 weeks | 4 weeks | 6 weeks (2 + 4 weeks) |
SESSION DATES | June 22 - July 3, 2020 | July 8 - Aug 5, 2020 | June 22 - July 3 & July 8 - Aug 5, 2020 |
SESSION SCHEDULE | Sample Calendar ![]() |
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CLASS LEVEL | 1 class level: Introductory only |
4 class levels: Beginner to Advanced |
1 class level → 1 class level Introductory → Beginner |
CLASSES | 30 classes* + Exam | 30 classes* + Exam | 60 classes* + Exam |
TOTAL CLASS HOURS | 45 hours | 45 hours | 90 hours (45 + 45 hours) |
*1 class = 90 min. |
Session Syllabus
Session 1
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Japanese Class – Introductory * To be updated |
Session 2
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Japanese Class - Level I (Beginning) |
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Japanese Class - Level II (Pre-intermediate) |
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Japanese Class - Level III (Intermediate) |
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Japanese Class - Level IV (Advanced) |
Placement Tests for Session 2 only
Participants in Session 2 complete two types of placement tests which determine their class level for the duration of the session.
Part 1. Online Japanese test (before arriving in Fukuoka)
Part 2. Essay (during the orientation program)
Credit Transfer
While both sessions are 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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