IJLP 2023 Spring Semester(Q2) Timetable
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Instruction Method
Students should register for classes through the Acanthus Portal (Student Information Service) before the first lesson of each class.
Class details, such as instruction types, requirements, and maximum capacity, are written in the syllabus of each course. Please make sure to read the syllabus before registering for a class.
→ Kanazawa University Web Syllabus
For more information on the online registration process and the LMS, please refer to the IJLP website.
To new students:
Upon entering the IJLP, students are required to take a placement test. The results of this placement test will determine your level and the classes you may take.
For more details about the IJLP Orientation and Placement Test, registration period, please refer to the following page.
→ 2023 Spring IJLP Orientation and Placement Test
How to attend the first lesson of each class:
After you have registered for classes, you can access each class on the LMS (named “e-IJLP”).
All international students who wish to register for Japanese language classes must attend the first lesson on “e-IJLP.” The steps for participating in Japanese language classes are presented here:
1. Choose your classes by looking at the timetable and syllabi and decide which classes you would like to take.
2. Register for these classes through the Acanthus Portal by the day before the first lesson for each class.
* During the registration period, you can change your registration for classes anytime.
3. Log in to the e-IJLP and access the course that you want to join.
4. Read the course syllabus, course guidance, and course schedule available in the upper section.
Classes And Levels
Class Levels
This program consists of comprehensive classes, kanji classes and skill-specific classes. Students can select the appropriate level to fit their needs in each area.
Course Numbering
All subjects of IJLP have course number. The number after “JPN” indicates the levels of proficiency:
Numbering | Level | Class name until 2020 spring |
JPN0XX | Survival | Japanese AS |
JPN1XX | Elementary 1 | Japanese A |
JPN2XX | Elementary 2 | Japanese B |
JPN3XX | Intermediate 1 | Japanese C |
JPN4XX | Intermediate 2 | Japanese D1 |
JPN5XX | Upper-intermediate | Japanese D2 |
JPN6XX | Advanced 1 | Japanese E |
JPN7XX | Advanced 2 | Japanese F |
Schedule
Class Format
IJLP courses will be conducted in the classroom (I.e., face-to-face classes).
An exception to face-to-face classes will be authorized for specific students. If approved, such courses will be conducted online through the “e-IJLP” (LMS, Learning Management System) and a web conferencing platform.
You can check the class format and eligibility by referring to the following sections in the syllabus:
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Registration Rules
- Students are allowed to register for maximum of 5 courses per week for Japanese language program courses. (up to 5 credits per quarter).
<Examples of combination>
Ex.1)
Comprehensive Class (1)(Intermediate Japanese1:3credit, 3 lessons per week )+ Kanji & Vocabulary class (1)(Japanese Kanji & Vocabulary 3:1 credits, 1 lessons per week )+Skill Specific Class(1)(Japanese Intermediate Listening:1 credits, 1 lessons per week,)=5 credits(5 lessons per week)
Ex.2)
Comprehensive Class (1)(Elementary Japanese 1: 4credit, 4 lessons per week)+ Kanji & Vocabulary class (1)(1 credits, 1 lessons per week)=5 credits(5 lessons per week)
Ex.3)
Skill Specific Class(4)(Japanese Advanced Reading 2A:1credit, 1 lessons per week+Japanese Advanced Reading 2B:1credit, 1 lessons per week+Japanese Advanced Grammar 2:1 credits, 1 lessons per week+Japanese Advanced Listening 2:1 credits,1 lessons per week+Japanese Business Communication 2:1 credits, 1 lessons per week)=4credits( 4 lessons per week)
- Students who are placed in “JPN7 XX”can take both “JPN6 XX” and “JPN7 XX” level of skill-specific class.
- Regarding Skill-Specific Classes, you may take a class of your current level or of a level that is one above or below your current level (only if the instructor permits it). The level of each class is written on its syllabus: ensure to check the class level before registering.
- If you passed last semester, you may advance to the next level this semester.
*[NOTE] Regarding Skill-Specific Classes, you may take a class of your current level or of a level that is one above or below your current level (only if the instructor permits it). The level of each class is written on its syllabus: ensure to check the class level before registering.
Grades will be available to view online through the Acanthus Portal by checking on Student Information Service after each semester ends (the date on which grades become available online differs depending on academic department).
Timetable
< Lecture Room >
GEH:General Education Lecture Hall, Kakuma Campus(On the Map N4)
NST:Natural Science and Technology Main Hall, Kakuma Campus(On the Map S14)
MED : Japanese Language Course Room, 1st floor, School of Medicine Hall F ( On the Map 21) , Takaramachi campus
< On-line course >
- KUEP-Online students can enroll in courses on the list [to see, click here].
- For students who are studying at the Takaramachi-Tsuruma campus, some remote learning IJLP courses will be offered, as follows:
-Survival Japanese 1A/B (Online Course) (Tuesday & Friday, 1st period, 8:45 -10:15 ) [Course #:01039.111]
-Survival Japanese 2A/B (Monday & Thursday, 5th period, 16:30 -18:00) [Course #:01041.11]
For more details, please refer to the timetable below, as well as the syllabi.
Course number Subject Course numbering Instructor |
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Fryday | |
1 8:45- 10:15
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01106.12 Elementary Japanese 1B GEH-A3 |
01040.121 —— |
01106.12 Elementary Japanese 1B |
02121.11 |
01040.121 |
01203.12 |
01106.12 Elementary Japanese 1B |
01203.12 |
02322.12 |
01106.12 |
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03174.12 |
01203.12 |
01415.12 |
02422.12 |
01203.12 |
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03411.12 |
01305.11 |
03207.12 |
03176.12 |
01426.21 Upper-Intermediate B JPN501 |
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01414.111 |
01203.22 |
01203.22 |
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03210.21 |
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2 10:30- 12:00 |
03515.12 |
01414.11 |
01306.12 |
02222.12 |
01305.11 |
03906.12 |
01426.11 |
01415.121 |
02522.12 |
01414.11 |
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01502.11 |
01427.12 Upper-Intermediate B JPN501 |
02622.12 |
01414.111 |
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03168.11 |
01503.12 |
02722.12 |
01502.11 |
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03208.11 |
03213.12 |
03513.12 Intermediate Writing B JPN341 |
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3 13:00- 14:30 |
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4 14:45- 16:15 |
03851.11 |
03813.12 |
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5 16:30- 18:00 |
01042.12 MED-F |
01039.11 |
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01040.12 |
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01042.12 Survival Japanese 2B★ NST-304 |
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03959.12 |
03950.12 |
★indicate that these classes are also offered by remote learning (synchronous learning) .
*Foreign regular undergraduate students should refer to the subject number of GS(Japanese).
Regarding novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) preventionIJLP are taking measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as follows. Please refer to the following pages before class starts. 新型コロナウイルスの予防に関して 2023 / Regarding the prevention of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) 2023 |