Fiscal Year 2013-2014
Japanese Language Program for Specialists
In cultural and academic field
Deadline: December 3rd, 2012 (This is date of receive, NOT postmark deadline.)
Application Materials
Program Guidelines
Please inform the Japan Foundation, Los Angeles (language@jflalc.org) of your intention to apply for the program, prior to submitting your application. Your original application materials must ARRIVE (not postmark) at the JFLA on or before December 3, 2012.
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This program provides specialists (Researchers, Postgraduate Students, Librarians, Museum Curators, etc.) who need a good command of Japanese language for conducting their field-related work and research with course of Japanese-Language specifically designed for their needs. The program is held at the Japan Foundation - Japanese Language Institute, Kansai in Japan.
Two-month Course Duration: June, 2013 – August, 2013
The program focuses on general Japanese language proficiency and aims to assist participants improve speaking, hearing, reading, and writing skills. Optional lessons are also offered to meet individual Japanese language needs for specialized work purposes and academic research activities. Moreover, the program includes some activities for enhancing participants' understanding of Japanese society, such as social events with the local community, field trips, etc. This program is primarily a language course for participants requiring Japanese language proficiency for specialized work and research activities. Education in any particular field of study is not an intended part of the curriculum. For more information: http://www.jfkc.jp/en/training/culture-science.html
Six-month Course Duration: September, 2013 – March, 2014
The program focuses on Japanese language proficiency necessary for specialized work or research activities, and aims to assist participants acquire Japanese language skills necessary to collect and present information in their major fields and network with people in their fields. The program also enables participants to carry out various kinds of activities such as visits to other institutions, interviewing professionals, etc. Through these activities participants are expected to develop practical Japanese language skills. Hence it is essential for participants to have a specific and concrete theme of their work/study/research and to be independent and willing enough to design and plan their major field-related activities to be carried out outside the Institute. Moreover, the program includes some activities for enhancing participants' understanding of Japanese society, such as social events with the local community, field trips, etc. Visits to other institutions will also be planned according to the interests of individual participants. This program is primarily a language course for participants requiring Japanese language proficiency for specialized work and research activities. Education in any particular field of study is not an intended part of the curriculum. For more information: http://www.jfkc.jp/en/training/culture-science.html