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Programs offered by Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS)
TUFS provides the following Japanese Language & Culture Program for all program participants including TUAT and UEC soon after arriving in Japan:
Ⅰ. Short-term program
Program Goals (one week)
- To acquire the minimum level of Japanese language skills necessary for life in Japan.
- To experience campus life at a Japanese university, as well as learn about culture and society in Japan.
Program content
Orientation, Japanese language classes (every weekday morning), Japanese cultural experiences, Consultation with a tutor
Ⅱ. Mid-term program
Program Goals (4 weeks)
- To acquire the basic Japanese language skills.
- To experience campus life at a Japanese university, as well as learn about culture and society in Japan.
Program content
Orientation, Japanese language classes
Japanese cultural experiences, Consultation with a tutor
In collaboration with Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT) and the University of Electro-Communications (UEC), TUFS provides the following international programs for students of these 7 universities: Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Universidade Federal do Paranà, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Universidad de Guanajuato, Universidad Nacional de La Plata and Universidad EAFIT.
I. Short-term Cross-Cultural Communication Program (4 weeks )
Introduction to Japanese Culture Course
Ⅱ. Mid-term Area Studies Program (6 months or one year, starting in August)
“Contemporary Global Issues” Course
Focused in socio-political issues confronting different parts of the world.
B) “Contemporary Global Issues” Course (For Undesgraduates)
Program Goals
Contemporary Global Issues being a focus of lectures (or classes), the goal of this program is to foster talented individuals to broaden theirhorizons beyond national boundaries and play an active role ( or part) in the global (or world) stage. Whatever academic background you have at your university, TUFS’s “Japan Studies in a Global Era” will help you bridge the gap between your own accumulated academic knowledge and the real practical skills necessary to work at a Japanese company in the future. As such we offer a versatile program also aimed at those who are interested in science and other career paths in addition to area studies or humanities majors. If your primary field is in area studies, you will have more opportunities to develop your own academic interests through our regular lectures at TUFS according to your level of proficiency in English and Japanese. Our aim is to provide you with the means to develop your own specialized knowledge and a unique inter-cultural sensibility while training you to become professional leaders who will contribute to solving the global challenges that Latin America and Japan both face now and in the future.
Outline
Each student will be assigned an advisor (faculty member of TUFS) according to his or her academic background and interests. Under the guidance of their academic advisor each student will be able to select classes from the following categories throughout the program.
Week: 1-4
Orientation, Japanese language classes (3 hours every weekday)
Japanese cultural experiences, Consultation with a tutor
Week: 5
Introductory lecture series including IT literacy, and a visit to on-campus research facilities at TUFS/UEC/TUAT
Week: 6-20
Contemporary Global Issues classes and interest
See Appendix 1 for an examples of subjects.
※ Students also have the option of taking Global Linkage Initiative Program in General (advanced level,only in English, also on the Appendix 1)
※ Additionally in order to improve their Japanese language competence, students can enroll in the “TUFS Japanese Language Program (JLPTUFS)”. In this case, students will be assigned to an appropriate level class (from 100 level to 800 level) based on their performance on the placement test.
Week: 20-24
Internship month
Students will be required to participate in an internship at a Japanese company for a minimum of two or four weeks (Students may select any Japanese company).
Week: 25
Wrap-up workshop
At the end of the program all students will be required to participate in the
wrap-up workshop with the other program participants at TUFS/UEC/TUAT
Appendix 1
A List of GLIP lectures available for the “Japan Studies in a Global Era” Course
In this course every undergraduate student is required to enroll in 6 or more credits from GLIP-Japan. Depending on the English competence, students can also select more credits from GLIP in general.
The University of Electro-Communications
A Co-Creative Education Program of Humanities and Sciences to Solve Global Issues Confronting Japan and Latin America
Programs offered by The University of Electro-Communications (UEC)
UEC provides the following international programs for students of the three universities: University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN) and National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).
I. Short-term Cross-Cultural Communication Program (4weeks during Aug.-Sep.)
A) International Studies in Information and Communication Technology（ICT)
For both graduate and undergraduate students
Ⅱ. Mid-term Area Studies Program (half a year during Aug.- Jan.)
B) Advanced Global and Innovative Training Course for Scientists and Engineers
For graduate students
A) International Studies in information and communication technology (ICT)
(For Graduates and Undergraduates)
Program Goals
This 4-week program prepares undergraduate students for pursuing advanced studies in the fields of information and communication technology (ICT) in a wide sense. The program is designed to provide students with opportunities to understand global-scale issues that Japan has experienced over decades from the viewpoints of informatics, computer and network engineering, mechanical and intelligent systems engineering, and engineering science, while also providing opportunities to get in touch with Japanese culture and traditions. Student are expected to deepen their understanding of challenges commonly faced by Latin America and Japan from the ICT point of view.
Outline
The program is offered from late August to September.
The schedule is as follows:
Week: 1
Orientation, Japanese language classes (every weekday morning),
Japanese cultural experiences, Consultation with a tutor
Week: 2
Introductory lecture series on information and communication technology in a wide sense and a visit to on-campus research facilities
Week: 3-4
Lab work, and Wrap-up workshop
B) “Advanced International Studies in information and communication technology (ICT) ” Course (For Graduates)
Program Goals
This half-year program aims to foster students’ professional skills as well as to help advance their own research in the fields of information and communication technology (ICT) in a wide sense. The program is designed to enable students to intensively conduct their own research. Also, practical and on-site experience with issues faced by both Latin America and Japan from the ICT point of view is encouraged and organized by the graduate school. Through selective coursework, laboratory work and professional internships, students are expected to accumulate a wide range of experiences both academically, practically and ultimately to become professional leaders who can contribute to improving global-scale challenges commonly faced by Latin America and Japan from the ICT point of view.
Outline
Each student is assigned an advisor based on her/his own specialization. Applicants are strongly recommended to identify a faculty member with relevant interests prior to applying. The research areas include informatics, computer and network engineering, mechanical and intelligent systems engineering, and engineering science. See Appendix for a list of subjects.
Week: 1-4
Orientation, Japanese language classes (3 hours every weekday),
Japanese cultural experiences, Consultation with a tutor
Week: 5
Introductory lecture series including IT literacy, and a visit to on-campus research facilities at TUFS/UEC/TUAT
Week: 6-20
Lectures on selected subjects, and Lab work
Week: 21-24
Internship at Japanese industries
Week: 25
Wrap-up workshop at TUFS/UEC/TUAT
Appendix 1
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
A Co-Creative Education Program of Humanities and Sciences to Solve Global Issues Confronting Japan and Latin America
Programs (tentative) offered by Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT)
In collaboration with Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS) and The University of Electro-Communications (UEC), TUAT provides the following international programs for students of these 4 universities: Chapingo Autonomous University (UACh), National Agrarian University – La Molina (UNALM), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), and São Paulo State University (UNESP).
I. Short-term: Cross-Cultural Communication Program (3-4 weeks during Aug.-Sep.)
A) International Studies in Agricultural, Environmental and Life Sciences
Available for both graduate and undergraduate students
Ⅱ. Mid-term: Area Studies Program (half a year during Sep.- Mar.)
B) “Advanced International Environmental and Agricultural Science ” Course
For graduate students
C) “Environmental Agriculture and Food Technology” Course
For undergraduate students
A) International Studies in Agricultural, Environmental and Life Sciences (For Graduates and Undergraduates)
Program Goals
This 3- to 4-week program prepares undergraduate students for pursuing advanced studies in the fields of agricultural, environmental, and life sciences in the international sphere. The program is designed to provide students with opportunities to understand global-scale issues in food, agriculture, life, resources and technology that Japan has experienced over decades, while also providing opportunities to get in touch with Japanese culture and traditions. Student are expected to deepen their understanding of challenges commonly faced by Latin America and Japan.
Outline
The program will be offered from late August to late September, 2017.
The schedule is as follows:
Week: 1
Orientation, Japanese language classes (every weekday morning),
Japanese cultural experiences, Consultation with a tutor
Week: 2
Introductory lecture series on agricultural, environmental, and life sciences, and Lab tour/visit to on-campus research facilities
Week: 3-4
ab tour series, Field trip (visit to farms, firms, factories, etc.), and Wrap-up workshop
B) Advanced Environmental Agriculture and Food Technology Course (For Graduates)
Program Goals
This half-year program aims to foster students’ professional skills as well as to help advance their own research in the fields of agricultural, environmental, life and sciences The program is designed to enable students to intensively conduct their own research. Also, practical and on-site experience with the issues faced by both Latin America and Japan is encouraged and prepared . Through selective coursework, laboratory work and professional internships, students are expected to accumulate a wide range of experiences both academically and practically and ultimately to become professional leaders who can contribute to improving global-scale challenges both Latin America and Japan have been currently been facing.
Outline
Each students is assigned an advisor based on her/his own specialization. Applicants are strongly recommended to identify a faculty member with relevant interests prior to applying. The research areas include, but are not limited to, agricultural economics, agricultural engineering, agroforestry, agronomy, animal science, ecology, entomology, environmental toxicology, food science, forest science, horticulture, hydrologic science, plant nutrition, plant pathology, plant physiology, plant protection and pest management, pomology, rural development, and soil science. See Appendix 1 for a list of subjects.
Week: 1-4
Orientation, Japanese language classes (3 hours every weekday)
Japanese cultural experiences, Consultation with a tutor
Week: 5
Introductory lecture series including IT literacy and a visit to on-campus research facilities at TUFS/UEC/TUAT
Week: 6-20
Lectures on selected subjects, Experiments and practice, and Lab work at TUAT
Week: 20-24
Internship at Japanese firms and/or farms
Week: 25
Wrap-up workshop at TUFS/UEC/TUAT
C) Environmental Agriculture and Food Technology Course (For Undergraduates)
Program Goals
This half-year program aims to foster students’ basic understandings and practical capabilities in the fields of agricultural, environmental, and life sciences through collaboration with fellow students from other countries such as Latin America, ASEAN and Japan. The program is designed to provide students with a wide range of opportunities to deepen their understanding of global-scale issues in food, agriculture, life, resources, and technology. Through a combination of interdisciplinary lectures, laboratory work and internships, students are expected to explore the pathways to improve the challenges that both Latin America and Japan have currently been facing.
Outline
This course consists of 3 specific fields in agricultural, environmental, and life sciences: i) Production Technology for Food Safety (food science, land and water resources, etc.); ii) Sustainable Rural Conservation Technology (environmental plant ecology, rural development, etc.); and iii) Advanced Agricultural Technology: (plant factory, field practice, etc.). See Appendix 2 for a list of subjects.
Week: 1-4
Orientation, Japanese language classes (3 hours every weekday),
Japanese cultural experiences, Consultation with a tutor
Week: 5
Introductory lecture series including IT literacy and a visit to on-campus research facilities at TUFS/UEC/TUAT
Week: 6-20
Lectures on selected subjects, Experiments and practice, and Lab work at TUAT
Week: 21-24
Internship at Japanese firms and/or farms
Week: 25
Wrap-up workshop at TUFS/UEC/TUAT
Appendix 1
A List of Subjects for B) “Advanced International Environmental and Agricultural Science” Course
In this course, Master’s students are required to enroll in 5.5 or more credits: 2 or more credits from lecture-based subjects and 3.5 credits from labwork-based subjects, and Ph.D. student’s are required to enroll in 3 credits: 1 for a lecture-based subject and 2 for a labwork-based subject.
Appendix 2
A List of Subjects for C) Environmental Agriculture and Food Technology Course
Under this course, undergraduate students are required to enroll in 12 or more credits from the subjects listed below.
