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The six-week Classical Japanese program (O4207& O4208; 8 points of semester credit) is intended primarily for beginning students who have no prior knowledge of Classical Japanese (bungo 文語 / kobun 古文 / kogo 古語, etc.). Taught in English, the course offers a systematic, intensive introduction to the grammar of classical Japanese as well as some instruction in reading cursive Japanese, primarily variant kana (hentaigana). Students will generally find that they also have an improved grasp of modern Japanese grammar and will also gain experience in using Japanese-Japanese dictionaries. Studying at KCJS for the summer will enable you to:
Classes meet four hours a day, five days a week for six weeks, for a total of 120 contact hours.
The eligibility requirements are as follows.
Classical Japanese Syllabus and Schedule for 2023.
Experienced and Professional Instructor. The KCJS Summer Program in Classical Japanese has been taught by renowned scholars of classical Japanese who have researched and taught in higher education in the North America.
Rapid Acquisition of Classical Japanese. The KCJS Summer Program in Classical Japanese is designed for students who have proficiency in modern Japanese but (usually) have not studied classical Japanese before. Taught in English, the course offers a systematic, intensive introduction to the grammar of classical Japanese, which will enable you to read authentic texts with a dictionary by the end of the term.
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Doshisha University, 2F Fusokan
Karasuma Higashi-iru, Imadegawa-dori
Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8580 JAPAN
602-8580
京都市上京区今出川通烏丸東入
同志社大学 扶桑館2F
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