Application Information
About Program
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)).
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.
(=“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
- Learn natural Japanese used in everyday life even if you cannot read and write HIRAGANA and KATAKANA letters.
- Learn simple Japanese sentence patterns with minimum vocabulary through several conversation practices with classmates and Japanese students.
- 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)
- Learn Japanese sentence patterns and vocabulary based on the Japanese class level from beginner (I) to advanced (IV).
- Brush up your Japanese skills and discover new horizons in your use of the Japanese language.
- Brush up your Japanese skills and discover new horizons in your use of the Japanese language.
| Session Dates | June 15 - July 17, 2026 | ||
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| Move-in Dates | June 13 & 14, 2026 | ||
| Move-out Dates | July 18 & 19, 2026 | ||
| Capacity | Up to 80 | ||
| Class Levels | Introductory, Beginner (I), Pre-intermediate (II), Intermediate (III), Advanced (IV) *Applicants cannot choose the class level. Based on the results of placement tests conducted before and after arrival, SGU will determine class levels. |
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| 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) |
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| 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. |
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Sample Program Calendar
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Course Syllabi
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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Field Trip (Kumamoto)
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Field Trip (Kumamoto)
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Field Trip (Fukuoka)
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Cultural Experience (Calligraphy)
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Cultural Experience (Flower Arrangement)
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Cultural Experience (Tea Ceremony)
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Home Visit
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Hakama Fitting