KCJS Summer Program in Classical Japanese 2024

Overview

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:

• Learn classical Japanese under the guidance of a renowned scholar of Classical Japanese
• Raise your Japanese language proficiency to a higher level in a short period of time
• Participate in a variety of cultural activities held virtually

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.

• Open to undergraduates and graduate students in good academic standing. Recent graduates may also apply.
• Must have completed three years of college-level Japanese or the equivalent.
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Minimum 3.0 average GPA in Japanese language courses.

Classical Japanese Syllabus and Schedule for 2024.

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Program Schedule

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Daily Class Schedule

9:30 am – 1:30 pm (JST), Monday through Friday

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