Admission Information
Courses Offered
- 2026-2027 Courses Offered
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Academic Requirements
In order to maintain your student visa status with the Immigration Bureau of Japan, you must stay enrolled in a minimum of 14 credits per semester. There is no maximum credit limit.
(FALL & SPRING) REQUIRED COURSES
Japanese language courses are a requirement for all students of the International Division. Courses are offered at various levels, from introductory to advanced.
Courses
Those with at least one semester of Japanese learning experience are required to take the following courses:
[Plan A] Japanese Language Focused
- Comprehensive Japanese I, II, III, IV, V, or VI (5 credits/semester)
- Japanese Reading I, II, III, IV, V, or VI (2 credits/semester)
- Japanese Writing I, II, III, IV, V, or VI (2 credits/semester)If you have never studied Japanese before OR have studied Japanese LESS THAN ONE semester, the following course is an alternative option as a required Japanese course:
[Plan B] Elective Focused
- Introductory Japanese* (2 credits/semester)
*You cannot take "Japanese Reading" and "Japanese Writing" courses.Pre-registration
Not required.
You will be placed in the appropriate class based on the results of the Japanese Language Placement Tests and Record of Previous Japanese Studies.(FALL semester only) COMPULSORY ELECTIVE COURSES - GLOBAL LIBERAL ARTS
SGU introduces a curriculum from the Fall 2025 - Global Liberal Arts (here in after "GLA"). Please note that GLA courses are only offered in the Fall-semester due to the differences between the academic calendar in the Regular Departments and International Division.
Features
1. Collaborative Learning Experience
GLA courses are designed as "Joint Study Course" where Japanese and international students learn together. Students will explore the "unique characterestics of Japan - including distinctive features, strengths, weaknesses" as well as "global contexts and trends" across various fields. Through the perspective of "Japan in the global context," students will recognize the differences between Japan and the world and collaboratively envision a better future for the world.2. Interactive Learning
In addition to theoretical instruction through lectures, GLA courses emphasize collaboration between Japanese and international students through activities such as group work, discussions. The primary language of instruction is English.Courses
Students are required to take AT LEAST ONE course from the following GLA course list (all courses are worth 2 credits):
- Global Liberal Arts (Religion)
- Global Liberal Arts (Communication)
- Global Liberal Arts (Sociology)
- Global Liberal Arts (Business)
- Global Liberal Arts (Economy)
- Global Liberal Arts (Politics & Law)
- Global Liberal Arts (Psychology)
- Global Liberal Arts (Culture)Pre-registration
Required.
You will be asked to submit a pre-registration in June along with other elective courses.
*Each course has a capacity of 40 students, with half expected to be Japanese students. There is no limit to the number of GLA courses you can pre-register for.(FALL & SPRING) ELECTIVE COURSES
A variety of elective courses are offered in English.
Courses
The minimum number of elective courses you must take varies depending on your course curriculum - either [Plan A] or [Plan B].
Please refer to the following suggested study model.(Suggested Study Model - FALL semester)Plan A
Japanese Language Focused Credits Comprehensive Japanese A 5 Japanese Writing A 2 Japanese Reading A 2 (NEW) Global Liberal Arts 2 Elective Course - 1 / Global Liberal Arts 2 Elective Course - 2 / Global Liberal Arts 2 Total 15 Plan B
Elective Focused Credits Introductory Japanese A 2 (NEW) Global Liberal Arts 2 (NEW) Global Liberal Arts 2 Elective Course - 1 / Global Liberal Arts 2 Elective Course - 2 / Global Liberal Arts 2 Elective Course - 3 / Global Liberal Arts 2 Elective Course - 4 / Global Liberal Arts 2 Total 14 (Suggested Study Model - SPRING semester) *No GLA courses offeredPlan A
Japanese Language Focused Credits Comprehensive Japanese B 5 Japanese Writing B 2 Japanese Reading B 2 Elective Course - 1 2 Elective Course - 2 2 Elective Course - 3 2 Total 15 Plan B
Elective Focused Credits Introductory Japanese B 2 Elective Course - 1 2 Elective Course - 2 2 Elective Course - 3 2 Elective Course - 4 2 Elective Course - 5 2 Elective Course - 6 2 Total 14 Pre-registration
Required.
You will be asked to submit a pre-registration form for elective courses in June for the Fall semester and in November for the Spring semester.
*Please note that there is a maximum student number set for some courses.(FALL & SPRING) INDEPENDENT STUDY
This option allows you to conduct research on a topic not covered by regular courses. Independent Study is not guaranteed and requires an available professor to supervise.
Features
1. Elective Course: “Independent Study” is an elective course in the International Division. Credits earned count toward the required credits in the division.
2. Enrollment Requirement: Students may enroll only if a professor is available to supervise their research.
3. Course Content and EvaluationThe course content is determined through consultation between the professor and the student. However, part of the evaluation must include a tangible outcome, such as an exam, term paper, or project presentation.
4. Credit Limit and Topic Restrictions: Each "Independent Study” is worth 2 credits. Students may earn up to 4 credits. Topics that closely resemble existing courses in the International Division or other departments are not permitted. The Associate Director of the Center for International Education will determine topic similarity.
5. Language of Instruction: The course may be conducted in any language, as long as the supervising professor has sufficient proficiency in that language. However, please be aware that finding faculty members who can supervise in languages other than Japanese is often very difficult and may not be available.
Pre-registration
Required.
You are required to submit a request in a Word document, including 1. Self-introduction, 2. Research theme, and 3. Why and how you would like to conduct the research. Please note that registration is only accepted during the elective course registration period.2026 FALL SEMESTER
*All information in the lists is subject to change and will be updated periodically. Course syllabi will be uploaded in mid-June.
Required Courses: Japanese Language
Course Title
Instructor(s)／Credits／Hours per week (1hr=50min)Introductory Japanese A*
YOKOMIZO／2credits／4hrsView syllabus N/A Comprehensive Japanese A(I)
KOYAMA／5credits／10hrsView syllabus Japanese Reading A(I)
OSHIE／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Japanese Writing A(I)
OSHIE／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Comprehensive Japanese A(II)
KAWAKITA／5credits／10hrsView syllabus Japanese Reading A(II)
ODA／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Japanese Writing A(II)
ODA／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Comprehensive Japanese A(III)
MORIYAMA／5credits／10hrsView syllabus Japanese Reading A(III)
ISHIMARU／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Japanese Writing A(III)
ISHIMARU／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Comprehensive Japanese A(IV)
IKEZAWA／5credits／10hrsView syllabus Japanese Reading A(IV)
KAWAKITA／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Japanese Writing A(IV)
KAWAKITA／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Comprehensive Japanese A(V)
ODA／5credits／10hrsView syllabus Japanese Reading A(V)
MORIIZUMI／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Japanese Writing A(V)
MORIIZUMI／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Compulsory Elective Courses (GLA): Japanese Studies in Global Context
Course Title
Instructor(s)／Credits／Hours per week (1hr=50min)Global Liberal Arts (Religion)
YUKAWA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Global Liberal Arts (Communication)
KIYOMIYA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Global Liberal Arts (Sociology)
AZRA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Global Liberal Arts (Business)
JUNG／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Global Liberal Arts (Economy)
OLGA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Global Liberal Arts (Politics & Law)
KODERA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Global Liberal Arts (Psychology)
SATO／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Global Liberal Arts (Culture)
Omnibus by 8 faculty members／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Elective Courses: Japanese Studies
Course Title
Instructor(s)／Credits／Hours per week (1hr=50min)Japanese Arts A
WADA／2credits／2hrs／JAP with interpretationView syllabus Japanese Culture A
YOSHIDA／2credits／2hrs／JAP with interpretationView syllabus Japanese History A
VAN GOETHEM／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Japanese Literature A
MCINNIS／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Japanese Sports A (Karate)
MIYAHIRA／2credits／2hrs／JAPView syllabus Japanese Business Culture A
WANG／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Japanese Business Statistics A
HASHIMOTO／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Japanese Communication through Manga and Anime A
IKEZAWA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Japanese Society through Manga and Anime A
IKEZAWA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Natural World of Japan A
YAMANE & ODAGIRI／2credits／2hrs／JAP with interpretationView syllabus Independent Study
2 credits (*Upon request)Elective Courses: Japanese Studies in Global Context
Course Title
Instructor(s)／Credits／Hours per week (1hr=50min)Cultural Exchange Between Japan & the West A
FUJINO／2credits／2hrs／View syllabus Special Topic (Courses offered in the Regular Departments)
Course Title
Instructor(s)／Credits／Hours per week (1hr=50min)Special Topic: Global Communication Seminar A
K. BARKLEY／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Special Topic: English for Specific Purposes (I)
C.S. BENOM／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Special Topic: Experimental Psychology
ANDO／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Special Topic: Communication Studies C
D. OLSON／4credits／4hrs／EMG *Meets twice a week.View syllabus Special Topic: English Readings II
KODERA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus *Special Topic (only for the FALL semester)
These courses are offered in the Regular Departments. Regular Departments follow a different academic calendar from the International Division, with classes continuing until the end of January. However, special arrangements are made for international students: by completing alternative assignments equivalent to the January sessions, they can fulfill course requirements by December 24, the end of the Fall semester.2027SPRING SEMESTER
*All information in the lists is subject to change and will be updated periodically. Course syllabi will be uploaded in mid-June.
Required Courses: Japanese Language
Course Title
Instructor(s)／Credits／Hours per week (1hr=50min)Introductory Japanese B
OSHIE／2credits／4hrsView syllabus N/A Comprehensive Japanese B(I)
KOYAMA／5credits／10hrsView syllabus Japanese Reading B(I)
OSHIE／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Japanese Writing B(I)
OSHIE／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Comprehensive Japanese B(II)
KAWAKITA／5credits／10hrsView syllabus Japanese Reading B(II)
ODA／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Japanese Writing B(II)
ODA／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Comprehensive Japanese B(III)
MORIYAMA／5credits／10hrsView syllabus Japanese Reading B(III)
ISHIMARU／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Japanese Writing B(III)
ISHIMARU／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Comprehensive Japanese B(IV)
ISHIMARU／5credits／10hrsView syllabus Japanese Reading B(IV)
KAWAKITA／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Japanese Writing B(IV)
KAWAKITA／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Comprehensive Japanese B(V)
ODA／5credits／10hrsView syllabus Japanese Reading B(V)
IKEZAWA／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Japanese Writing B(V)
IKEZAWA／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Comprehensive Japanese B(VI)
IKEZAWA／5credits／10hrsView syllabus Japanese Reading B(VI)
MORIIZUMI／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Japanese Writing B(VI)
MORIIZUMI／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Elective Courses: Japanese Studies in Global Context
Course Title
Instructor(s)／Credits／Hours per week (1hr=50min)Comparative Religions B
YUKAWA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Global Communication Studies B
KIYOMIYA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Conflict of Laws B
TADA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Elective Courses: Japanese Studies
Course Title
Instructor(s)／Credits／Hours per week (1hr=50min)Japanese Arts B
WADA／2credits／2hrs／JAP with interpretationView syllabus Japanese Business B
HORIKO／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Japanese Culture B
YOSHIDA／2credits／2hrs／JAP with interpretationView syllabus Japanese Economy B
KATO／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Japanese History B
VAN GOETHEM／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Japanese Literature B
MCINNIS／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Japanese Politics & Law B
WINKLER／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Japanese Psychology B
--／2credits／2hrs／ENGNot offered Japanese Sports B
MIYAHIRA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Introduction to Japanese Studies B
AZRA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Japanese Management B
KUDO／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Japanese Marketing and Consumer Behavior B
MITSUI／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Japanese Communication through Manga and Anime B
IKEZAWA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Japanese Society through Manga and Anime B
IKEZAWA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Language & Society in Japan B
IWAZAKI／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Natural World of Japan B
KAJIWARA／2credits／2hrs／JAP with interpretationView syllabus Independent Study
2credits (*Upon request)
- 2025-2026 Courses Offered
-
Academic Requirements
In order to maintain your student visa status with the Immigration Bureau of Japan, you must stay enrolled in a minimum of 14 credits per semester. There is no maximum credit limit.
(FALL & SPRING) REQUIRED COURSES
Japanese language courses are a requirement for all students of the International Division. Courses are offered at various levels, from introductory to advanced.
Courses
Those with at least one semester of Japanese learning experience are required to take the following courses:
[Plan A] Japanese Language Focused
- Comprehensive Japanese I, II, III, IV, V, or VI (5 credits/semester)
- Japanese Reading I, II, III, IV, V, or VI (2 credits/semester)
- Japanese Writing I, II, III, IV, V, or VI (2 credits/semester)If you have never studied Japanese before OR have studied Japanese LESS THAN ONE semester, the following course is an alternative option as a required Japanese course:
[Plan B] Elective Focused
- Introductory Japanese* (2 credits/semester)
*You cannot take "Japanese Reading" and "Japanese Writing" courses.Pre-registration
Not required.
You will be placed in the appropriate class based on the results of the Japanese Language Placement Tests and Record of Previous Japanese Studies.(NEW - FALL semester only) COMPULSORY ELECTIVE COURSES - GLOBAL LIBERAL ARTS
SGU introduces a NEW curriculum from the Fall 2025 - Global Liberal Arts (here in after "GLA"). Please note that GLA courses are only offered in the Fall-semester due to the differences between the academic calendar in the Regular Departments and International Division.
Features
1. Collaborative Learning Experience
GLA courses are designed as "Joint Study Course" where Japanese and international students learn together. Students will explore the "unique characterestics of Japan - including distinctive features, strengths, weaknesses" as well as "global contexts and trends" across various fields. Through the perspective of "Japan in the global context," students will recognize the differences between Japan and the world and collaboratively envision a better future for the world.2. Interactive Learning
In addition to theoretical instruction through lectures, GLA courses emphasize collaboration between Japanese and international students through activities such as group work, discussions. The primary language of instruction is English.Courses
Students are required to take AT LEAST ONE course from the following GLA course list (all courses are worth 2 credits):
- Global Liberal Arts (Religion)
- Global Liberal Arts (Communication)
- Global Liberal Arts (Sociology)
- Global Liberal Arts (Business)
- Global Liberal Arts (Economy)
- Global Liberal Arts (Politics & Law)
- Global Liberal Arts (Psychology)
- Global Liberal Arts (Culture)Pre-registration
Required.
You will be asked to submit a pre-registration in June along with other elective courses.
*Each course has a capacity of 40 students, with half expected to be Japanese students. There is no limit to the number of GLA courses you can pre-register for.(FALL & SPRING) ELECTIVE COURSES
A variety of elective courses are offered in English.
Courses
The minimum number of elective courses you must take varies depending on your course curriculum - either [Plan A] or [Plan B].
Please refer to the following suggested study model.(Suggested Study Model - FALL semester)Plan A
Japanese Language Focused Credits Comprehensive Japanese A 5 Japanese Writing A 2 Japanese Reading A 2 (NEW) Global Liberal Arts 2 Elective Course - 1 / Global Liberal Arts 2 Elective Course - 2 / Global Liberal Arts 2 Total 15 Plan B
Elective Focused Credits Introductory Japanese A 2 (NEW) Global Liberal Arts 2 (NEW) Global Liberal Arts 2 Elective Course - 1 / Global Liberal Arts 2 Elective Course - 2 / Global Liberal Arts 2 Elective Course - 3 / Global Liberal Arts 2 Elective Course - 4 / Global Liberal Arts 2 Total 14 (Suggested Study Model - SPRING semester) *No GLA courses offeredPlan A
Japanese Language Focused Credits Comprehensive Japanese B 5 Japanese Writing B 2 Japanese Reading B 2 Elective Course - 1 2 Elective Course - 2 2 Elective Course - 3 2 Total 15 Plan B
Elective Focused Credits Introductory Japanese B 2 Elective Course - 1 2 Elective Course - 2 2 Elective Course - 3 2 Elective Course - 4 2 Elective Course - 5 2 Elective Course - 6 2 Total 14 Pre-registration
Required.
You will be asked to submit a pre-registration form for elective courses in June for the Fall semester and in November for the Spring semester.
*Please note that there is a maximum student number set for some courses.(FALL & SPRING) INDEPENDENT STUDY
This option allows you to conduct research on a topic not covered by regular courses. Independent Study is not guaranteed and requires an available professor to supervise.
Features
1. Elective Course: “Independent Study” is an elective course in the International Division. Credits earned count toward the required credits in the division.
2. Enrollment Requirement: Students may enroll only if a professor is available to supervise their research.
3. Course Content and EvaluationThe course content is determined through consultation between the professor and the student. However, part of the evaluation must include a tangible outcome, such as an exam, term paper, or project presentation.
4. Credit Limit and Topic Restrictions: Each "Independent Study” is worth 2 credits. Students may earn up to 4 credits. Topics that closely resemble existing courses in the International Division or other departments are not permitted. The Associate Director of the Center for International Education will determine topic similarity.
5. Language of Instruction: The course may be conducted in any language, as long as the supervising professor has sufficient proficiency in that language. However, please be aware that finding faculty members who can supervise in languages other than Japanese is often very difficult and may not be available.
Pre-registration
Required.
You are required to submit a request in a Word document, including 1. Self-introduction, 2. Research theme, and 3. Why and how you would like to conduct the research. Please note that registration is only accepted during the elective course registration period.2025 FALL SEMESTER
Required Courses: Japanese Language
Course Title
Instructor(s)／Credits／Hours per week (1hr=50min)Introductory Japanese A*
YOKOMIZO／2credits／4hrsView syllabus N/A Comprehensive Japanese A(I)
JO／5credits／10hrsView syllabus Japanese Reading A(I)
KOYAMA／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Japanese Writing A(I)
KOYAMA／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Comprehensive Japanese A(II)
KAWAKITA／5credits／10hrsView syllabus Japanese Reading A(II)
ODA／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Japanese Writing A(II)
ODA／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Comprehensive Japanese A(III)
MORIYAMA／5credits／10hrsView syllabus Japanese Reading A(III)
ISHIMARU／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Japanese Writing A(III)
ISHIMARU／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Comprehensive Japanese A(IV)
IKEZAWA／5credits／10hrsView syllabus Japanese Reading A(IV)
KAWAKITA／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Japanese Writing A(IV)
KAWAKITA／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Comprehensive Japanese A(V)
ODA／5credits／10hrsView syllabus Japanese Reading A(V)
MORIIZUMI／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Japanese Writing A(V)
MORIIZUMI／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Elective Courses: Japanese Language
Course Title
Instructor(s)／Credits／Hours per week (1hr=50min)Tandem Learning A(1)
JO／2credits／2hrs／JAP&ENGView syllabus Tandem Learning A(2)
JO／2credits／2hrs／JAPView syllabus Compulsory Elective Courses (GLA): Japanese Studies in Global Context
Course Title
Instructor(s)／Credits／Hours per week (1hr=50min)Global Liberal Arts (Religion)
YUKAWA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Global Liberal Arts (Communication)
KIYOMIYA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Global Liberal Arts (Sociology)
AZRA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Global Liberal Arts (Business)
JUNG／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Global Liberal Arts (Economy)
OLGA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Global Liberal Arts (Politics & Law)
KODERA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Global Liberal Arts (Psychology)
Omnibus by 10 faculty members／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Global Liberal Arts (Culture)
Omnibus by 7 faculty members／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Elective Courses: Japanese Studies
Course Title
Instructor(s)／Credits／Hours per week (1hr=50min)Japanese Arts A
YOSHIMURA／2credits／2hrs／JAP with interpretationView syllabus Japanese Culture A
YOSHIDA／2credits／2hrs／JAP with interpretationView syllabus Japanese History A
VAN GOETHEM／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Japanese Literature A
KASZA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Japanese Sports A (Karate)
MIYAHIRA／2credits／2hrs／JAPView syllabus Japanese Business Culture A
WANG／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Japanese Business Statistics A
HASHIMOTO／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Japanese Communication through Manga and Anime A
IKEZAWA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Japanese Society through Manga and Anime A
IKEZAWA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Natural World of Japan A
YAMANE & ODAGIRI／2credits／2hrs／JAP with interpretationView syllabus Independent Study
2 credits (*Upon request)Special Topic (Courses offered in the Regular Departments)
Course Title
Instructor(s)／Credits／Hours per week (1hr=50min)Special Topic: Advanced International Law
TAKASHIBA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Special Topic: Communication Studies C
D. OLSON／4credits／4hrs／ENG 80% & JAP 20% *Meets twice a week.View syllabus Special Topic: English for Specific Purposes (1)
C. S. BENOM／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Special Topic: Experimental Psychology
ANDO／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Special Topic: Seminar II
TAKASHIBA／2credits／2hrs／JAP (& ENG as necessary)View syllabus *Special Topic (only for the FALL semester)
These courses are offered in the Regular Departments. Regular Departments follow a different academic calendar from the International Division, with classes continuing until the end of January. However, special arrangements are made for international students: by completing alternative assignments equivalent to the January sessions, they can fulfill course requirements by December 24, the end of the Fall semester.2026 SPRING SEMESTER
Required Courses: Japanese Language
Course Title
Instructor(s)／Credits／Hours per week (1hr=50min)Introductory Japanese B
JO／2credits／4hrsView syllabus N/A Comprehensive Japanese B(I)
JO／5credits／10hrsView syllabus Japanese Reading B(I)
KOYAMA／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Japanese Writing B(I)
KOYAMA／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Comprehensive Japanese B(II)
KAWAKITA／5credits／10hrsView syllabus Japanese Reading B(II)
ODA／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Japanese Writing B(II)
ODA／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Comprehensive Japanese B(III)
MORIYAMA／5credits／10hrsView syllabus Japanese Reading B(III)
ISHIMARU／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Japanese Writing B(III)
ISHIMARU／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Comprehensive Japanese B(IV)
ISHIMARU／5credits／10hrsView syllabus Japanese Reading B(IV)
KAWAKITA／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Japanese Writing B(IV)
KAWAKITA／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Comprehensive Japanese B(V)
ODA／5credits／10hrsView syllabus Japanese Reading B(V)
IKEZAWA／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Japanese Writing B(V)
IKEZAWA／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Comprehensive Japanese B(VI)
IKEZAWA／5credits／10hrsView syllabus Japanese Reading B(VI)
MORIIZUMI／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Japanese Writing B(VI)
MORIIZUMI／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Elective Courses: Japanese Language
Course Title
Instructor(s)／Credits／Hours per week (1hr=50min)Tandem Learning B(1)
-- ／2credits／2hrs／JAP&ENGNot offered Tandem Learning B(2)
-- ／2credits／2hrs／JAPNot offered Elective Courses: Japanese Studies in Global Context
Course Title
Instructor(s)／Credits／Hours per week (1hr=50min)Comparative Religions B
YUKAWA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Global Communication Studies B
MIYAHARA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Conflict of Laws B
TADA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Cultural Exchange between Japan & the West B
FUJINO／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Interpersonal Communication B
MIYAHARA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Organizational Communication B
KIYOMIYA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Human Rights and Minorities B
LEE-Kil, Bora／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Elective Courses: Japanese Studies
Course Title
Instructor(s)／Credits／Hours per week (1hr=50min)Japanese Arts B
YOSHIMURA／2credits／2hrs／JAP with interpretationView syllabus Japanese Business B
HORIKO／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Japanese Culture B
YOSHIDA／2credits／2hrs／JAP with interpretationView syllabus Japanese Economy B
MIYAKE／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Japanese History B
--／2credits／2hrs／ENGNot offered Japanese Literature B
KASZA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Japanese Politics & Law B
WINKLER／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Japanese Psychology B
--／2credits／2hrs／ENGNot offered Japanese Sports B
--／2credits／2hrs／ENGNot offered Introduction to Japanese Studies B
AZRA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Japanese Management B
KUDO／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Japanese Marketing and Consumer Behavior B
MITSUI／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Japanese Communication through Manga and Anime B
IKEZAWA／2credits／2hrs／JAPView syllabus Japanese Society through Manga and Anime B
IKEZAWA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Language & Society in Japan B
IWAZAKI／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Natural World of Japan B
KAJIWARA／2credits／2hrs／JAP with interpretationView syllabus Independent Study
2credits (*Upon request)
- 2024-2025 Courses Offered
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Academic Requirements
In order to maintain your student visa status with the Immigration Bureau of Japan, you must stay enrolled in a minimum of 14 credits per semester. There is no maximum credit limit.
REQUIRED COURSES
Japanese language courses are a requirement for all students of the International Division. Courses are offered at various levels, from introductory to advanced.
Courses
Students are required to take the following courses:
- Comprehensive Japanese I, II, III, IV, V, or VI (5 credits/semester)
- Japanese Reading I, II, III, IV, V, or VI (2 credits/semester)
- Japanese Writing I, II, III, IV, V, or VI (2 credits/semester)Important notice:
If you are (i) one semester student and (ii) have never studied Japanese before, the following course is an alternative option as a required Japanese course:
- Introductory Japanese* (2 credits/semester)
*You cannot take "Japanese Reading" and "Japanese Writing" courses.Pre-registration
Not required.
You will be placed in the appropriate class based on the results of the Japanese Language Placement Tests and Record of Previous Japanese Studies.ELECTIVE COURSES
A variety of elective courses are offered in English and some other languages. Only for the Fall semester, you may take elective courses offered in the Regular Departments.
Courses
Students are required to enroll in a minimum of 6 credits per semester*.
*Students who take the Introductory Japanese course are required to enroll in a minimum of 12 credits per semester.Pre-registration
Required.
You will be asked to submit a pre-registration form for elective courses in June for the fall semester and in November for the spring semester.
*Please note that there is a maximum student number set for some courses.Note
You may pre-register elective courses offered in the Regular Departments if you satisfy the minimum requirements of Japanese proficiency determined by the respective instructor.
*Please note that satisfying the minimum requirement does not gurantee the enrollment.
*The list of courses offered in the Regular Departments is available HERE.2024 FALL SEMESTER
*All information in the lists is subject to change and will be updated periodically. Course syllabi will be uploaded in May 2024. Until then, please refer to the AY 2023-2024 course syllabi.
Required Courses: Japanese Language
Course Title
Instructor(s)／Credits／Hours per week (1hr=50min)Introductory Japanese A*
*only available for one semester and absolute beginner students.
YOKOMIZO／2credits／4hrsView syllabus N/A Comprehensive Japanese A(I)
JO／5credits／10hrsView syllabus Japanese Reading A(I)
KOYAMA／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Japanese Writing A(I)
KOYAMA／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Comprehensive Japanese A(II)
KAWAKITA／5credits／10hrsView syllabus Japanese Reading A(II)
ODA／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Japanese Writing A(II)
ODA／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Comprehensive Japanese A(III)
MORIYAMA／5credits／10hrsView syllabus Japanese Reading A(III)
ISHIMARU／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Japanese Writing A(III)
ISHIMARU／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Comprehensive Japanese A(IV)
IKEZAWA／5credits／10hrsView syllabus Japanese Reading A(IV)
KAWAKITA／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Japanese Writing A(IV)
KAWAKITA／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Comprehensive Japanese A(V)
ODA／5credits／10hrsView syllabus Japanese Reading A(V)
MORIIZUMI／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Japanese Writing A(V)
MORIIZUMI／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Elective Courses: Japanese Language (offered by the International Division)
Course Title
Instructor(s)／Credits／Hours per week (1hr=50min)Tandem Learning A(1)*
JO／2credits／2hrs／JAP&ENG
*We highly recommend this course for international students enrolled in Introductory, Comprehensive Japanese A(I) and A(II) as it offers learning opportunities to collaborate with Seinan students.View syllabus Tandem Learning A(2)*
JO／2credits／2hrs／JAP
*We highly recommend this course for international students enrolled in Comprehensive Japanese A(III), A(IV) and A(V) as it offers learning opportunities to collaborate with Seinan students.View syllabus Elective Courses (offered by the International Division)
Course Title
Instructor(s)／Credits／Hours per week (1hr=50min)Initiation aux Etudes Japonaises A Not offered Introduction to Japanese Studies A
AZRA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Japanese Literature in English Translation A
MCINNIS／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus History of Japan A
TBA／2credits／2hrs／JAP (Interpreter:TBD)Not offered Traditional Culture of Japan A
YOSHIMURA／2credits／2hrs／JAP (Interpreter:ISHIDA)View syllabus Traditional Culture of Japan C
YOSHIDA／2credits／2hrs／JAP (Interpreter:ISHIDA, IMAMURA)View syllabus Japanese Psychology and Society A Not offered Intercultural Communication A
MIYAHARA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Traditional Japanese Sports A
NAKATA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Japanese Economy A Not offered Japanese Politics and Foreign Policy A
KODERA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Natural World of Japan A
YAMANE／2credits／2hrs／JAP (Interpreter:MAEDA)View syllabus International Cooperation Theory A Not offered Introduction to Japanese Cinema A
LEE／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Japanese Communication through Manga and Anime A
IKEZAWA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Japanese Society through Manga and Anime A
IKEZAWA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Introduction to Global Sociology A
YAMAMOTO／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Cultural Exchange between Japan and the West A Not offered Japanese Business Culture A
WANG／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Japanese Business Statistics A
HASHIMOTO／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Independent Study
2credits (*Upon request)2025 SPRING SEMESTER
Required Courses: Japanese Language
Course Title
Instructor(s)／Credits／Hours per week (1hr=50min)Introductory Japanese B*
*only available for one semester and absolute beginner students.
JO／2credits／4hrsView syllabus N/A Comprehensive Japanese B(I)
JO／5credits／10hrsView syllabus Japanese Reading B(I)
KOYAMA／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Japanese Writing B(I)
KOYAMA／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Comprehensive Japanese B(II)
KAWAKITA／5credits／10hrsView syllabus Japanese Reading B(II)
ODA／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Japanese Writing B(II)
ODA／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Comprehensive Japanese B(III)
MORIYAMA／5credits／10hrsView syllabus Japanese Reading B(III)
ISHIMARU／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Japanese Writing B(III)
ISHIMARU／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Comprehensive Japanese B(IV)
ISHIMARU／5credits／10hrsView syllabus Japanese Reading B(IV)
KAWAKITA／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Japanese Writing B(IV)
KAWAKITA／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Comprehensive Japanese B(V)
ODA／5credits／10hrsView syllabus Japanese Reading B(V)
IKEZAWA／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Japanese Writing B(V)
IKEZAWA／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Comprehensive Japanese B(VI)
IKEZAWA／5credits／10hrsView syllabus Japanese Reading B(VI)
MORIIZUMI／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Japanese Writing B(VI)
MORIIZUMI／2credits／2hrsView syllabus Elective Courses: Japanese Language (offered by the International Division)
Course Title
Instructor(s)／Credits／Hours per week (1hr=50min)Tandem Learning B(1)*
JO／2credits／2hrs／JAP&ENG
*We highly recommend this course for international students enrolled in Introductory Japanese, Comprehensive Japanese B(I) and B(II) as it offers learning opportunities to collaborate with Seinan students.View syllabus Tandem Learning B(2)*
JO／2credits／2hrs／JAP
*We highly recommend this course for international students enrolled in Comprehensive Japanese B(III), B(IV), B(V), and B(VI) as it offers learning opportunities to collaborate with Seinan students.View syllabus Elective Courses (offered by the International Division)
Course Title
Instructor(s)／Credits／Hours per week (1hr=50min)Introduction to Japanese Studies B
AZRA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Japanese Literature in English Translation B
MCINNIS／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Traditional Culture of Japan B
YOSHIMURA／2credits／2hrs／JAP (Interpreter: YANASE)View syllabus Traditional Culture of Japan D
YOSHIDA／2credits／2hrs／JAP (Interpreter: YANASE)View syllabus Japanese Psychology and Society B Not offered Intercultural Communication B
MIYAHARA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Traditional Japanese Sports B
NAKATA／2credits／2hrs／View syllabus Japanese Economy B
KATO／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Japanese Politics and Foreign Policy B
WINKLER／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Natural World of Japan B
KAJIWARA／2credits／2hrs／JAP (Interpreter: MAEDA)View syllabus Introduction to Japanese Cinema B
LEE／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Japanese Communication through Manga and Anime B
IKEZAWA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Japanese Society through Manga and Anime B
IKEZAWA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Introduction to Global Sociology B
YAMAMOTO／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Conflict of Laws B
TADA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Interpersonal Communication B
MIYAHARA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Japanese Stock Market B
JUNG／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Modern Japanese State and Society B
AUGUSTINE／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Organizational Communication B
KIYOMIYA／2credits／2hrs／ENGView syllabus Independent Study
2credits (*Upon request)