Program Dates: June 20, Aug 7, 2024 

The morning sessions of the Inter-University Center's summer program are focused on advanced spoken Japanese. The objective is to acquire the ability to express thoughts and opinions naturally, correctly, and appropriately. In addition to written and computer-based text materials, video documentaries and films are also used.

The afternoon sessions are dedicated to conversation, field-trip classes, and vocabulary, including kanji. Several times a week, students participate in discussions focused on various topics during a one-hour conversation class. The objective of the class is to improve fluency through free discussions on various subjects. Teachers moderate, encourage participation, and introduce the use of appropriate expressions. During the vocabulary class, there is a review of the kanji and vocabulary introduced during the week.

To qualify for admission, an applicant must (1) demonstrate a clear intent to pursue a professional or academic career requiring the use of Japanese; and (2) have successfully completed two to three years of college-level instruction. In terms of actual language proficiency, successful applicants are expected to have a solid foundation in the fundamental structures of Japanese, to have mastered both kana syllabaries, and to be able to read and write approximately 500–700 kanji.

Please read the summer brochure carefully to understand the objectives of the course and the IUC's expectations of the students.

Tuition:

Tuition for the 2024 summer program is $5,200 (U.S.). Students currently enrolled in a degree granting program and/or recently graduated from an IUC member institution during the academic year will receive a guaranteed tuition scholarship of $600 to attend the Inter-University Center Summer 2024 program. Fees are subject to change.

Note: IUC scholarship other than that noted above is not available for the summer program.