Outline of the Japanese Studies Program in 2006 at Ochanomizu University

1. Name of the Program

Japanese Studies Program

2. Uniqueness of the Program

Since Ochanomizu University is small-sized university, we can provide the students a familiar and comfortable atmosphere for studying Japanese language and culture. In addition, communication opportunity with Japanese local students is well prepared outside the class.

3. Contents of the Program

�@ Number of students to be accepted

Students nominated by a Japanese Embassy: 8

Students nominated by Ochanomizu University: 8

�A Period of the Program

From October 1, 2006 to September 30, 2007

�B Outline of the Program

We do not have a separate course only for foreign students categorized

as “Japanese Studies Students (Nihongo Nihon Bunka Kenshu Ryugakusei—Nikkensei)”. They will attend the basic classes for Japanese students and the classes designed for regular foreign students enrolled at the university, and will be encouraged to attend the regular lectures offered to Japanese students if they want.

1) Special Subjects for Foreign Students

・Japanese Language (intermediate course): �TA,�TＢ,�UＡ,�UＢ,�VＡ，

�VＢ

・Japanese Language (advanced course): �WＡ，�WＢ，�XＡ，�XＢ(They can learn the overall ability of Japanese language)

・Japanese Culture:�TＡ〜�XＢ(They can learn the history, society and culture of Japan and write some reports.)

The students are required to take more than four courses among them.

2) Specialized Subjects

As a general rule, Nikkensei take classes of Japanese Languages

and Culture in the first semester (from October to March) , and they take classes of their own majors in the second semester (from April

3) the Final Paper

The students have to submit a final paper at the end of the
second semester to demonstrate the mastery of the program. 

Academic advisers should individually supervise each student.
�C Academic Advisers

YOSHIO SHOJI :　Professor,

International Exchange and Education Center

YASUKO SASAKI : Associate Professor,

International Exchange and Education Center

TOMIYO KAGAMI: Associate Professor,

International Exchange and Education Center

SHIN MORIYAMA: Associate Professor,

International Exchange and Education Center

All of them individually help the students to study this program.

�D Trips and Events

Sightseeing Trips (twice per year), KABUKI watching class (a traditional

form　of Japanese theater) or SHODO class (the art of drawing Japanese

characters with a brush and India ink) are organized for the students.

�E Issue of Certification

The students who complete this yearly program can obtain a certificate from

the president.

�F　Japanese Studies Students who finish the program will get the certificate

from　the president.

�G Credit Certification

All subjects of this program can be certified as credits.

4. Introduction of Ochanomizu University

�@ Outline of Ochanomizu University

1) Characteristics and History

Ochanomizu University, founded as Tokyo Women’s Normal School in Ochanomizu (now referred to as Yushima, Bunkyo-ku), has graduated more than 22,000 female

leaders into virtually every field in society for nearly 130years. Notable among them were excellent scholars, especially those with achievements in natural science studies, and brilliant educational experts. Since the inception in 1875, the university has led the way in women’s education as the first-ever national institution of higher education for women.

The mission of Ochanomizu University is to educate women able to contribute significantly to society’s greater good by disseminating knowledge, organizing in-depth research and educational activities and raising students’ academic andethical standards with practical sense, and thus, to produce a highly developed culture. Under the educational system reform in 1949, the institution became a comprehensive university with three faculties. Since then, the university has been continually growing and expanding. To be ever receptive to the constantly shifting currents of the times, the university has been vitalizing research and teaching for undergraduates, as well as the development of the graduate program and the introduction of new on-campus facilities for collaborative research.

The fact that the university is comparatively a small institution as a university with multifaceted academic programs ensures individually–tailored instruction with detailed assistance for each student. This makes academic experience at Ochanomizu University something valuable and special; learning in small　classes helps students mature as fully independent, self-reliant women. This small university has attracted students across the nation and around the world.

More than 200 international students study at the university today.

2) Number of Students and Others (as of May.1, 2005)

・Faculties:

Faculty of Letters and Education

Faculty of Science

Faculty of Human Life and Environmental Sciences

・Graduate Course: Graduate School of Humanities and Sciences

・Number of Faculty Members: 233

・Number of Students:

Undergraduate: 2,174

Postgraduate : 1,097

3) Characteristic of Tokyo (Bunkyo Ward “Bunkyo-ku”)

Bunkyo-ku is located in approximately the middle of all the 23 wards of Tokyo.　

It is known for having many historical sites, places of interests, traditional universities and schools. Bunkyo-ku also offers one of the most comfortable

living environment with the beauty of nature and the calm atmosphere.

�AActual Achievements for International Exchange

As of May 1, 2005, 232 foreign students are studying at Ochanomizu University. Nine of them are enrolled as Japanese Language-Japanese Literature and Culture Students. In June or July every year, a party for foreign students is held, which is a good opportunity to promote communication among the students and teacher.

5. Housing

We have the Ochanomizu University International House in Itabashi-ku, Tokyo.

Construction: reinforced concrete, five stories (private rooms)

Meals: not provided

Rent: 4,700 yen per month (public utility charges are generally 9,000 yen in total)

Japanese undergraduate students and foreign students can live here.

If you have any questions, please contact:

International and Scientific Research Affairs Division

Ochanomizu University

Phone +81 3 5978 5143 Fax +81 3 5978 5951

e-mail ryu@cc.ocha.ac.jp

website http://jsl-server.li.ocha.ac.jp