TUFS Open Academy Online Japanese Language Course (Fall 2023)

Live Lesson Online Japanese Course

This Japanese language course offers 8 levels, from Elementary to Advanced, to accommodate a wide range of learners with various levels of Japanese proficiency. Learners can aim to improve their Japanese proficiency through real-time lessons in which they can interact with instructors and classmates.

• Course Duration:October 6, 2023 to February 2, 2024
  　　　　　　　　　*No classes on November 3, December 29, 2023 and January 5, 2024
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• Course Day & Hour: Friday
  　　　　　　　　　　 JST 8:00pm – 9:30pm (90 min.)

• Number of Sessions: Total of 15
• Course Fee: JPY 34,000
• Maximum Capacity: 15 for Elementary 1 and Pre-Intermediate 2
  　　　　　　　　20 for Intermediate 1 and Advanced 2
• Instructors: Yoko Eya, Michiko Imai, Sumiko Kido, Yosuke Konya, Michiko Kumada, Satomi Saito, Yuuki Tanaka, Misako Ukita

Levels for Live Online Japanese Course

Make sure to check the course details before applying.

Level	Course Content	Eligible Participants	Course details / Textbooks
Elementary 1	Japanese Elementary 1 is an introductory course for those who are studying Japanese for the first time. The goal of the course is to acquire basic Japanese skills, mainly through conversation practice. Prerequisite: Able to read and write hiragana and katakana Course Focus: Speaking & Listening	People who are learning Japanese for the first time. →Level Check is not required.	Details
Elementary 2	Japanese Elementary 2 is a beginner’s course for those who have studied Japanese before. The goal is to improve Japanese language skills learned in the first half of the elementary level, mainly through conversation practice. Course Focus: Speaking & Listening	Those who have studied introductory Japanese. →Level check for Elementary 2	Details
Pre-Intermediate 1	Japanese Pre-Intermediate 1 is for students who have completed the elementary level course. The goal is to improve Japanese language skills beyond the elementary level, mainly through conversation practice. Course Focus: Speaking & Listening	Those who have completed the elementary level of study →Level check for Pre-Intermediate 1	Details
Pre-Intermediate 2	Japanese Pre-Intermediate 2 is for students who have been studying at the pre-intermediate level for a short period of time. The goal of this course is to acquire pre-intermediate Japanese skills mainly through conversation practice. Course Focus: Speaking & Listening	Those who have studied at a pre-intermediate level for a short period of time. →Level check for Pre-Intermediate 2	Details
Intermediate 1	Japanese Intermediate 1 is for students who have completed the pre-intermediate level of study. In addition to the study of words, grammar, and conversational expressions, students will acquire an intermediate level of Japanese language skills through the study of social and cultural themes. Course Focus: Speaking, Listening & Reading	Those who have completed the pre-intermediate level of study. →Level check for Intermediate 1	Details
Intermediate 2	Japanese Intermediate 2 is for students who have been studying at the intermediate level for a short period of time. Through the study of social and cultural themes as well as the study of words, grammar, and conversational expressions, students will acquire the ability to use Japanese at a higher intermediate level. Course Focus: Speaking, Listening & Reading	Those who have studied at an intermediate level for a short period of time. →Level check for Intermediate 2	Details
Advanced 1	Japanese Advanced 1 is for students who have completed the intermediate level of study. In addition to acquiring general knowledge of the Japanese language, culture and society, the course aims to help students acquire a pre-advanced level of Japanese language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing). Course Focus: Speaking, Listening & Reading	Those who have completed the intermediate level of study. →Level check for Advanced 1	Details
Advanced 2	Japanese Advanced 2 is for students who have studied at an advanced level for a short period of time. In addition to acquiring general knowledge of the Japanese language, culture and society, the course aims to help students acquire an advanced level of Japanese language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing). Course Focus: Speaking, Listening & Reading	Those who have studied at an advanced level for a short period of time. →Level check for Advanced 2	Details

Online Japanese Course with On-Demand Learning Materials

This is a course that students can learn at their own pace using on-demand learning materials. Although self-study by the student is the main part of the course, TUFS will provide the support necessary to ensure the acquisition of Japanese, such as assignments, feedback on them, and once-a-month live lessons.

• Levels: Elementary 1 and 2
• Live Lesson Schedule
  　　　8PM-9:30PM
  　　　Elementary 1: Mondays
  　　　Elementary 2: Tuesdays
  　　　Course Calendar
• Course Fee: JPY18,000
• Maximum Capacity: 15/level
• Learning Material Used: JPLANG
• Instructors: Hiroko Iijima, et al.

• Please refer to the course syllabus for more details.

Online Japanese Language Course: Culture Course – Learning about Japanese Society (「日本社会を学ぶ」)

• Course Period: October 2 - December 25, 2023
  　　　　　　　 *No class on October 9
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• Course Day & Hour: Monday, JST 8:00pm – 9:30pm (90 min.)

• Number of Sessions: Total of 12 sessions
• Course Fee: JPY 11,800
• Class Capacity: 30
• Instructor: Yurina Hagiwara

Course Description and Eligible Participants

In this course, you will learn challenges and characteristics of contemporary Japanese society through lectures and discussions.
This course is for those who are proficient enough in Japanese to comprehend the lecture and express their views in Japanese.

• Please refer to the course syllabus for more details.

Online Japanese Language Course: Culture Course - Introduction to Japanese Linguistics (「日本語学入門」)

• Course Period: October 3 - November 7, 2023
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• Course Day & Hour: Tuesday, JST 8:00pm – 9:30pm (90 min.)
• Number of Sessions: Total of 6 sessions
• Fee: JPY 6,400
• Capacity: 30
• Instructor: Kouka Nam

Course Description and Eligible Participants

In this course, you will learn Japanese grammar with a focus on the theory of grammar and verbs.
This course is for those who wish to learn Japanese linguistics seriously, is aiming to become a Japanese language teacher, etc.

• Please refer to the course syllabus for more details.

Online Japanese Language Course: Culture Course - Modern Japanese Literature (「日本の近現代小説を読む」)

• Course Period: October 4 - December 20, 2023
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• Course Day & Hour: Wednesday, JST 8:00pm – 9:30pm (90 min.)

• Number of Sessions: Total of 12 sessions
• Course Fee: JPY 11,800
• Class Capacity: 30
• Instructor: Michiko Kumada

Course Description and Eligible Participants

The course objective is to learn Japanese literature in modern to present times by reading works by great writers in Meiji, Taisho, Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa period.
This course is for Japanese learners whose proficiency is at advanced level, and who is not very familiar with Japanese novel reading.

• Please refer to the course syllabus for more details.

Online Japanese Language Course: Culture Course - Online Drama Performed in Japanese（「日本語で演じるオンラインドラマ」）

• Course Period: October 5, 2023 - January 11, 2024
  *No class on November 23, December 28, and January 4
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• Course Day & Hour: Thursday, JST 8:00pm – 9:30pm (90 min.)

• Number of Sessions: Total of 12 sessions
• Course Fee: JPY 11,800
• Class Capacity: 30
• Instructor: Kozoru Miki

Course Description and Eligible Participants

In this course, participants will learn about Japanese theater culture and practice in a lecture format, then create a play in Japanese and present it online. In the process of creating a play, participants will not only learn Japanese language and expression through dialogues, but also improve their Japanese communication skills.

• Please refer to the course syllabus for more details.