Summer Courses in Japanese (SCJ) at International Christian University (ICU) is an intensive six-week program. SCJ aims to provide a stimulating environment in which university/college students may increase their understanding of the Japanese Language and culture. In the classroom, the language laboratory, as well as in their daily life, students will have opportunities to improve their language skills and to develop confidence in intercultural communication. This program offers a direct encounter with Japan, its language and people.
The summer course consists of 15 class periods (one class period = 70 min.) each week. Classes are held in the mornings. In addition, afternoons are used for individual tutorial sessions (one class period, four days a week), language laboratory work, and Culture Program events.
SCJ applicants should be 18 years old or older and currently enrolled as degree-seeking students in or have graduated from a college or university, and have an academic interest in Japan. Applicants should be willing to undertake a rigorous program of Japanese language study and should have definite plans for the future application of their language skills.