GJP has been prepared for exchange students who would like to improve their Japanese language skills and study about aspects of Japan in English. Classes look at a wide range of aspects related to Japan with both historic and modern perspective, allowing English speaking exchange students to study alongside their Japanese peers, further increasing exchange and global awareness of all students.
GJP Classes
See course out-lines at the back of this Handbook for details
- Introduction to Japanese Culture A & B
- Japanese Religion A & B
- Japanese History A & B
- Japanese Literature A & B
- Current Topics A & B - Japanese Theatre & Film
- Sociology of Japan A & B
- Introduction to Japanese Economy A & B
- Japanese Management & Business Systems A & B
- Japanese Politics & Government A & B
- Japanese Science and Technology A & B (Focusing on Environmental Issues)
- Japanese Foreign Policy (Autumn)
- Japanese Foreign Aid A & B
- Readings in English on Japanese Law (Spring)
- Bilingual Introduction to Japanese Law (Autumn)
Note: GJP classes are not content based English language courses for home student benefit.
Assessment for GJP classes is made through attendance and written reports, with most courses including an examination at the end of each semester.
Students studying for two semesters, and who complete a minimum of 4 GJP classes and 4 Japanese language courses per semester, may request a GJP Certificate of Completion issued by the Center for International Programs (CIP). Overseas students should confirm if their home university will accept accreditation for GJP classes.
ENROLMENT REQUIREMENTS
Exchange students are required to enroll in a minimum of 8 classes per semester i.e. 4 optional GJP classes and 4 compulsory Japanese language classes. Students with introductory to intermediate Japanese language proficiency will be enrolled in 4 General Japanese language classes as part of the 8 class minimum. Students with advanced Japanese will be enrolled in Japanese language classes based on advice from Japanese language instructors, and may also be considered for enrolment in academic courses taught in Japanese instead of GJP classes. Exchange students are expected to at least be able to read and write Hiragana and Katakana characters by the time they arrive at KSU.
JAPANESE LANGUAGE CLASSES
Exchange students complete a placement test upon arrival and are enrolled in Japanese language classes based on those test results and an interview. For beginner to intermediate students there are four 90 minute classes each week which cover the four macro skills of reading, writing, listening and reading. For more advanced students, classes are based on topical issues such as business communication skills and academic writing, etc.
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