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KumamotoUniversityShort - TermExchange Program2014

Center for Globalization

Tokyo

Kumamoto University

Fukuoka

Osaka

About Kumamoto University Short-Term Exchange Program熊本大学短期留学制度について

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Campus Life

Life in Kumamoto キャンパスライフ

熊本での生活

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Application Procedure for Kumamoto University Short-Term Exchange Program熊本大学短期留学プログラム出願手続きについて

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Program

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Kumamoto University Short-Term Exchange Program 1

PurposeKumamoto University Short-Term Exchange Program is designed for

students who are enrolled full-time at a university abroad and have foreign

citizenship. The program offers undergraduate foreign students, who are

interested in the Japanese language, Japanese and Asian society and

culture, advanced science and technology, and interactions with foreign

students, the chance to study for up to a year in Japan while still retaining

their full-time status at their home universities. The university also hopes that

the program will promote exchange between university students from foreign

countries and Japanese university students.

Available CoursesCourse Ⅰ(Short-Term Exchange Program Ⅰ )As a general rule, this course is intended for third year undergraduate

students from universities that have a student exchange agreement with

Kumamoto University. Students in this course mainly take Short-Term

Exchange Program classes taught in English. Also, they can take Japanese

language and Japanese Studies classes. Students in this course can

take specialized subjects for undergraduate students of each faculty and

general education classes which are not included in program completion

requirements as well （note: basically specialized subjects and general

education classes are taught in Japanese）.

Course Ⅱ (Short-Term Exchange Program Ⅱ )This course is intended for students from universities that have a student

exchange agreement with Kumamoto University. Students in this course

mainly take classes in specialized subjects for undergraduate students of

each faculty, as well as classes in the Japanese language and Japanese

Studies. Also, they can take general education classes and Short-Term

Exchange Program classes taught in English.

■目　的

熊本大学短期留学制度は、外国の大学の正規課程に在籍する外国籍の学部学生を対象とした制度で、日本語習得、日本及びアジアの社会文化、先端の科学技術、諸外国の学生との交流等に関心を持つ学部レベルの外国人学生に、母校に在籍のまま１年間を最長とする短期留学の機会を提供しています。また、諸外国の学生や日本人学生との交流を育むことを目的としています。

■交換留学プログラム

コースⅠ（短期留学プログラム）原則として学生交流協定校からの学部３年次の学生を対象にしたコースです。主に、英語による短期留学プログラム科目を受講します。また、日本語・日本事情科目も受講できます。所属学部開講専門科目や教養教育科目も受講できますが、修了要件には含まれません（注：専門科目及び教養教育科目は基本的に日本語で行われます）。

コースⅡ（一般短期留学）学生交流協定校からの学生を対象にしたコースです。主に、所属学部開講専門科目及び日本語・日本事情科目を受講します。また、教養教育科目及び英語による短期留学プログラム科目も受講できます。


2 Kumamoto University Short-Term Exchange Program

Period of AcceptanceStudents are accepted for a term of a half or one year that starts in either

October or April of any given calendar year.

Applicant Qualifications Course I (Short-Term Exchange Program Ⅰ ）

1. As a general rule, applicants should currently be full-time 3rd-year

undergraduate students at universities that have a student exchange

agreement with Kumamoto University, and must have foreign

citizenship.

2. Applicants should be physically and emotionally capable of completing

their studies.

3. Having English ability equivalent to a TOEFL iBT score of 61 or more.

Course II (Short-Term Exchange Program Ⅱ ）1. Applicants should currently be full-time undergraduate students at

universities that have a student exchange agreement with Kumamoto

University, and must have foreign citizenship.

2. Applicants should be physically and emotionally capable of completing

their studies.

Course SelectionStudents will select their desired course after discussing the selection

with their academic advisor and receiving his/her approval during the

predetermined guidance period.

Mentor SystemOne faculty academic advisor is assigned to each student to provide

person-to-person advice.

Certification of CreditsCredits for classes the students complete will be approved by the faculty of

the respective academic department each student belongs to. Academic

transcripts will then be issued to the students.

Program CompletionStudents who have completed at least 10 credits during each of the fall and

spring terms and a cumulative total of at least 20 credits during the year,

and submit a research report will receive a Certificate of Completion.

TuitionAdmission, examination fees and tuition payments to Kumamoto University

will be waived as long as the number of students does not exceed the

maximum number allowed by university or department level student

exchange agreements.

■受入期間

10月または4月から半年または１年間とします。

■出願資格

コースⅠ（短期留学プログラム）⒈ 本学と学生交流協定を締結している外国の大学の正規課程に在籍し、原則として学部3年次の外国籍の学生であること。2.心身ともに学業に支障がないこと。3.TOEFL iBT 61点相当以上の英語能力を有していること。

コースⅡ（一般短期留学）⒈ 本学と学生交流協定を締結している外国の大学の正規課程に在籍する外国籍の学部学生であること。2.心身ともに学業に支障がないこと。

■所属コースについて

入学後のガイダンス期間中に本人の希望を確認し、指導教員の承認を経て所属コースを選びます。

■指導体制　

学生1人に対し所属する学部の指導教員１名での指導を行います。

■単位の認定

学生が所属する学部の教授会が単位を認定し、成績証明書を発行します。

■コース修了について

春学期と秋学期にそれぞれ10単位以上、１年間に合計20単位以上を取得するとともに、自主研究レポートを提出した学生にはプログラム修了証書を授与します。 ■授業料

大学間あるいは部局間学生交流協定校の学生で、本学との学生交流で定められた人数枠内の学生については、入学料、検定料、授業料は不徴収となります。



Course Ⅰ (Short-Term Exchange ProgramⅠ)

Program Completion Requirements

Course Ⅱ (Short-Term Exchange Program Ⅱ)

コースⅠ（短期留学プログラム）

コースⅡ（一般短期留学）

Subject Required Credits

＊1Short-Term Exchange Program classes taught in English

Students must complete a total of at least 20 credits, of which at least 12 credits are from Short-Term Exchange Program classes taught in English.

＊2Japanese language and Japanese studies classes

・Students must submit a research report.

・Students must take at least 10 credits each term.

Subject Required Credits

＊3Specialized classes for undergraduate students of each faculty

Students must complete a total of at least 20 credits, of which at least 4 credits are from specialized classes for undergraduate students of each faculty.

＊2Japanese language and Japanese studies classes

General education classes

＊1Short-Term Exchange Program classes taught in English

・Students must submit a research report.

・Students must take at least 10 credits each term.

科目名単位数

※１英語による短期留学プログラム科目

英語による短期留学プログラム科目12単位以上を含め、1年間で合計20単位以上を取得すること。※2

日本語・日本事情科目

・自主研究レポートを提出すること。・1学期10単位以上を履修すること。

科目名単位数

※3所属学部開講専門科目

所属学部開講専門科目4単位を含め、1年間で合計20単位以上を取得すること。

※2日本語・日本事情科目

教養教育科目

※1英語による短期留学プログラム科目

・自主研究レポートを提出すること。・1学期10単位以上を履修すること。

修了要件

＊１　See　p.4-5.＊２　See　p.6-7.＊３　For class details, refer to the syllabus of each faculty. Basically specialized classes are taugnt in Japanese.

※１　p.4-5 を参照してください。※２　p.6-7 を参照してください。※３　授業内容については、各学部のシラバスを参照してください。　　　専門科目の授業は基本的に日本語で行われます。

Closing Ceremony


英語による短期留学プログラム科目

Subject Details Credit

Key Words and Expressions in Japanese Culture

This class introduces key words and expressions in Japanese culture. Through discussions with Japanese students, who are volunteers, you will learn how to use the words and expressions and gain insight into the cultural context in which they are used.

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Society and Politics in Modern JapanThis course is designed to give students a basic understanding about Japanese society and politics.

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Lessons from Minamata Incident - a mass methylmercury poisoning-

This course will begin with a consideration of overall structure of the Japanese society. The nature of the so-called “Okami Ishiki,” people in Japan’s tradition of reliance on government, will be critically assessed. The course will then consider the legal system in Japan in the contexts of specific areas of laws to protect the public. As a specific subject, we would consider issues involving the worst environmental disaster of Minamata disease, a methylmercury poisoning, which is dating from Japan’s period of rapid economic growth.

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JudoThe skill on judo is acquired 　　1. Ukemi 2. Basic movements 3. Uchikomi 4. Randori 5. Kata

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Special Needs Education

The course is designed to offer students to understand special needs education. Special needs education is one of new trends in education in the world. Special needs education focuses on each student’s special needs, such as disabilities.The focus of the course will be to encourage students to understand issues related to children with special needs. The students will be required to conduct a short presentation on education and special needs education in their countries.

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Cross-cultural Understanding I

In this class, the focus will be on developing cultural understanding and an appreciation of other cultures as well as one’s own. We will explore both verbal and non-verbal communication and diversity of values. Students will engage in group discussion about the topic of the day.

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Cross-cultural conversation analysis in English

In this course, students will look at real conversations in English between people from different cultures, and then analyze them looking for places where the conversation fails or breaks down. Students will also learn to explain why the failure or breakdown has occurred.

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Special Lecture on American Literature

We will learn to hear and feel the meter and rhythm of Shakespeare’s language, and experience its power to express both ideas and emotions. Course content involves a close reading of the recent, annotated version of "Hamlet" (2003), supplemented by critical readings from Harold Bloom, particularly his short critical interpretation, “Hamlet: Poem Unlimited” (2004). As well, videoed performances of the play will be seen.

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History of English Literature I

1. This class is intended for the students who aim at improving their English proficiency to an internationally competitive level.2. To offer them some basic knowledge about the lives of major English novelists, their works, and the historical outline of English fiction.3. To let them familiarize themselves with giving presentations in English.

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History of English Literature II

1. This class is intended for the students who aim at improving their English proficiency to an internationally competitive level.2. To offer them some basic knowledge about the lives of major English novelists, their works, and the historical outline of English fiction.3. To let them familiarize themselves with giving presentations in English.

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Seminar of English Literature

1. This seminar is intended to help participants improve their English proficiency to an internationally competitive level. Reading a complete novel written in English might be an extremely hard work for us non-native speakers, but your effort will no doubt be rewarded: a sense of achievement is indescribable and confidence your own.

2. Students should be able to understand a knack of reading English fiction quickly and carefully, and to show knowledge about Charlotte Brontë and Jane Eyre, one of the most famous, popular, and argued pairs of British author and novel.

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Special Lecture on English Literature

We shall read a short story written in English, give a 10-minute presentation about your interpretation of the fiction in English, and write a short essay about it in English. Extremely hard work is expected from participants. However, your effort will no doubt be rewarded: a sense of achievement is indescribable and confidence your own.

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Japanese Ethical ThoughtThis course aims at finding what the (lost) Japanese ethical thought is by reading Nitobe’s Bushido. Every student is required to be in charge of a presenter (once, at least), contrasting his thought with your own ethical thought by using PowerPoint and so on.

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VolcanologyCourse objective is to learn all the aspects of volcanoes. We learn where, when, how and why magma forms, migrates to surface, erupts, then causes volcanic eruptions. Basic knowledge about volcanoes and earth sciences are also included.

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Fundamental study on thermal fluid flow and introduction of advanced renewable energy researches

1. Introduction of Greenhouse Effect.2. Introduction of renewable energy and its plants in Kyushu Island. 3. Introduction of heat transfer.4. Formulation of basic equations pertinent to heat transfer.5. Heat conduction and Heat convection.6. Research."

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Short-Term Exchange Program Classes taught in EnglishThe list below is the performance of year 2013. Classes might be subject to add/change.2013 年度の実績です。開講科目は追加・変更になる場合があります。


Subject Details Credit

Mechanics of MaterialsThis course provides Mechanical Engineering students with an awareness of various responses exhibited by solid engineering materials when subjected to mechanical and thermal loadings.

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Digital Signal Processing IThis course provides the basics of Digital Signal Processing, which is the key technology of audio, image and video signal treatments including data transmission, compression and recognition.

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Econometrics for Public Policy

It is important to analyze various data for making public policies. There are two goals in this class. First, students will understand basic econometric methods. Second, students will be able to choose and apply an appropriate econometrics method for policy making and evaluation.

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Lubricated System in Mechanical Engineering

1. Understanding of the lubrication mechanisms in engineering products.2. Ability of explaining their lubrication mechanisms theoretically.3. Figuring out of tribological problem in each machine systems.

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Advanced Thermal Engineering III

Students will be able to understand the fundamentals of phase-change heat transfer and heat transfer device. Course specific objectives are as follows:The students will:

1. be able to understand the fundamental theories on boiling and condensation heat transfer.

2. be able to understand the outline of heat transfer device.3. be able to conduct the calculations on phase-change heat transfer and heat transfer

device.

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The Japanese People's HealthThis course aims at getting some basic information about the people who have supported Japanese people’s health and understanding the importance of their works.

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Basic Japanese I-1

Elementary Comprehensive Japanese A(For the students who have never studied Japanese and would like to study basic Japanese intensively.)

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Basic Japanese I-2 1





Basic Japanese I-9 Elementary Kanji & Vocabulary(For the students who want to start studying Japanese characters (: hiragana, katakana and kanji) from the beginning.)

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Basic Japanese I-11 Elementary Comprehensive Japanese S (a)(For the students who have almost never studied Japanese and would like to study basic Japanese.)

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Basic Japanese I-11 Elementary Comprehensive Japanese S (b)(For the students who have almost never studied Japanese and would like to study basic Japanese.)

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Basic Japanese II-1 Elementary Comprehensive Japanese B(For the students who have previously studied Japanese for less than three months, and would like to make solid foundation by reviewing basic Japanese.)

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Basic Japanese II-2 1

Basic Japanese II-3 Elementary Listening & Conversation B (a)(For the students who have previously studied Japanese for less than three months, and would like to improve their speaking skills in daily lives.)

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Basic Japanese II-5 Elementary Listening & Conversation B (h)(For the students who have previously studied Japanese for less than three months, and would like to improve their speaking skills in daily lives.)

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Basic Japanese III-1 Lower-Intermediate Comprehensive Japanese S(For the students who have solid foundation of basic Japanese and would like to improvetheir speaking and writing skills in Japanese.)

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Basic Japanese III-2 1


科目名授業テーマ名単位数

日本語A-1a 上級スピーチ 1

日本語A-1b 上級レポート作成法 1

日本語A-1c 上級読解A Ⅱ 1

日本語B-1a 上級聴解・語彙 Ⅱ 1

日本語B-1b 上級文法A Ⅱ 1

日本語C-1a 上級読解B Ⅱ 1

日本語C-1b 上級文章表現 1

日本語D-1a 上級文法B Ⅱ 1

日本語Ⅳ-1a 中級読解 Ⅱ 1

日本語Ⅳ-1b 中上級文法・表現 Ⅱ 1

日本語Ⅳ-1c 中上級漢字・語彙 Ⅱ 1

日本語Ⅳ-1d 中上級読解 1

日本語Ⅳ-1e 中上級会話 1

日本語Ⅳ-1f プレゼンテーション Ⅱ 1

日本語Ⅳ-1g 発音 1

日本語Ⅳ-1h 上級会話 Ⅱ 1

日本語Ⅲ-1a

中級総合B Ⅱ 3日本語Ⅲ-1b

日本語Ⅲ-1c

日本語Ⅲ-1d 中級レポート作成法 1

日本語Ⅲ-1e 中級漢字・語彙 Ⅱ 1

日本語Ⅲ-1f 中級文法・表現 Ⅱ 1

日本語Ⅱ-1a

中級総合A Ⅱ 3日本語Ⅱ-1b

日本語Ⅱ-1c

日本語Ⅰ-1a初中級総合 2

日本語Ⅰ-1b

日本語Ⅰ-1c 初中級文法・表現 1

日本語Ⅰ-1d 初中級漢字・語彙 1

日本事情 A 日本の科学技術 Ⅰ 1

日本事情 C 日本の社会と文化 Ⅰ 1

Subject Class Theme Credit

Japanese A-1a Advanced Speech 1

Japanese A-1b Advanced Academic Writing 1

Japanese A-1c Advanced Reading A Ⅱ 1

Japanese B-1a Advanced Listening Comprehension & Vocabulary Ⅱ 1

Japanese B-1b Advanced Grammar A Ⅱ 1

Japanese C-1a Advanced Reading B Ⅱ 1

Japanese C-1b Advanced Composition 1

Japanese D-1a Advanced Grammar B Ⅱ 1

Japanese Ⅳ-1a Intermediate Reading Ⅱ 1

Japanese Ⅳ-1b Upper-Intermediate Grammar & Expression Ⅱ 1

Japanese Ⅳ-1c Upper-Intermediate Kanji & Vocabulary Ⅱ 1

Japanese Ⅳ-1d Upper-Intermediate Reading 1

Japanese Ⅳ-1e Upper-Intermediate Conversation 1

Japanese Ⅳ-1f Presentation Ⅱ 1

Japanese Ⅳ-1g Pronunciation 1

Japanese Ⅳ-1h Advanced Conversation Ⅱ 1

Japanese Ⅲ-1a

Intermediate Comprehensive Japanese B Ⅱ 3Japanese Ⅲ-1b

Japanese Ⅲ-1c

Japanese Ⅲ-1d Intermediate Academic Writing 1

Japanese Ⅲ-1e Intermediate Kanji & vocabulary Ⅱ 1

Japanese Ⅲ-1f Intermediate Grammar & Expressions Ⅱ 1

Japanese Ⅱ-1a

Intermediate Comprehensive Japanese A Ⅱ 3Japanese Ⅱ-1b

Japanese Ⅱ-1c

Japanese Ⅰ-1a

Lower-Intermediate Comprehensive Japanese 2

Japanese Ⅰ-1b

Japanese Ⅰ-1c Lower-Intermediate Grammar & Expressions Ⅱ 1

Japanese Ⅰ-1d Lower-Intermediate Kanji & Vocabulary Ⅱ 1

Japanese Studies A Science and Technology in JapanⅠ 1

Japanese Studies C Japanese Society and CultureⅠ 1

春学期（前期）

日本語・日本事情科目

Spring Term

Japanese Language and Japanese Studies CoursesThe list below is the performance of year 2013. Classes might be subject to add/change.2013 年度の実績です。開講科目は追加・変更になる場合があります。


科目名授業テーマ名単位数

日本語 A-2a 上級音声表現 1

日本語 A-2b 上級文法AⅠ 1

日本語 B-2a 上級聴解･語彙Ⅰ 1

日本語 B-2b 上級文法BⅠ 1

日本語 C-2a 上級読解AⅠ 1

日本語 C-2b 論文作成法 1

日本語 D-2a 上級読解BⅠ 1

日本語 D-2b 上級文法CⅠ 1

日本語 Ⅳ-2a 中級読解Ⅰ 1

日本語 Ⅳ-2b 中級会話 1

日本語 Ⅳ-2c 中上級文法・表現Ⅰ 1

日本語 Ⅳ-2d 中上級漢字・語彙Ⅰ 1

日本語 Ⅳ-2e プレゼンテーションⅠ 1

日本語 Ⅳ-2f 発音 1

日本語 Ⅳ-2g 上級会話Ⅰ 1

日本語 Ⅳ-2h 中上級読解Ⅰ 1

日本語 Ⅲ-2a

中級総合BⅠ 3日本語 Ⅲ-2b

日本語 Ⅲ-2c

日本語 Ⅲ-2d 中級作文 1

日本語 Ⅲ-2e 中級漢字・語彙Ⅰ 1

日本語 Ⅲ-2f 中級文法・表現Ⅰ 1

日本語 Ⅱ-2a

中級総合AⅠ 5

日本語 Ⅱ-2b

日本語 Ⅱ-2c

日本語 Ⅱ-2d

日本語 Ⅱ-2e

日本語 Ⅰ-2a

初中級総合Ⅰ 5

日本語 Ⅰ-2b

日本語 Ⅰ-2f

日本語 Ⅰ-2g

日本語 Ⅰ-2h

日本語 Ⅰ-2c 初中級文法・表現 1

日本語 Ⅰ-2e 初中級漢字・語彙 1

日本事情B 日本の科学技術 Ⅱ 1

日本事情D 日本の社会と文化 Ⅱ 1

日本事情E 日本の文化と言葉 1

日本事情F 日本の社会と文化Ⅲ 1

Subject Class Theme Credit

Japanese A-2a Advanced Pronunciation 1

Japanese A-2b Advanced Grammar AⅠ 1

Japanese B-2a Advanced Listening Comprehension & Vocabulary Ⅰ 1

Japanese B-2b Advanced Grammar B 1

Japanese C-2a Advanced Reading AⅠ 1

Japanese C-2b Advanced Composition 1

Japanese D-2a Advanced Reading BⅠ 1

Japanese D-2b Advanced Grammar CⅠ 1

Japanese Ⅳ-2a Intermediate ReadingⅠ 1

Japanese Ⅳ-2b Intermediate Conversation 1

Japanese Ⅳ-2c Upper-Intermediate Grammar & Expressions Ⅰ 1

Japanese Ⅳ-2d Upper-Intermediate Kanji & Vocabulary Ⅰ 1

Japanese Ⅳ-2e PresentationⅠ 1

Japanese Ⅳ-2f Pronunciation 1

Japanese Ⅳ-2g Advanced ConversationⅠ 1

Japanese Ⅳ-2h Upper-Intermediate ReadingⅠ 1

Japanese Ⅲ-2a

Intermediate Comprehensive Japanese BⅠ 3Japanese Ⅲ-2b

Japanese Ⅲ-2c

Japanese Ⅲ-2d Intermediate Academic Writing 1

Japanese Ⅲ-2e Intermediate Kanji & VocabularyⅠ 1

Japanese Ⅲ-2f Intermediate Grammar & ExpressionsⅠ 1

Japanese Ⅱ-2a

Intermediate Comprehensive Japanese AⅠ 5

Japanese Ⅱ-2b

Japanese Ⅱ-2c

Japanese Ⅱ-2d

Japanese Ⅱ-2e

Japanese Ⅰ-2a

Lower-Intermediate Comprehensive Japanese Ⅰ 5

Japanese Ⅰ-2b

Japanese Ⅰ-2f

Japanese Ⅰ-2g

Japanese Ⅰ-2h

Japanese Ⅰ-2c Lower-Intermediate Grammar & Expressions 1

Japanese Ⅰ-2e Lower-Intermediate Kanji & Vocabulary 1

Japanese Studies B Science and Technology in Japan Ⅱ 1

Japanese Studies D Japanese Society and Culture Ⅱ 1

Japanese Studies E Key words and expressions in Japanese culture 1

Japanese Studies F Japanese Society and Culture Ⅲ 1

秋学期（後期）

*“Comprehensive Japanese” includes speaking, listening, writing and reading.

**Students are required to take the Japanese Language Placement Test before attending Japanese language classes.

＊総合にはスピーキング、リスニング、ライティング、リーディングを含みます。＊＊日本語クラスを受講する前には、日本語プレースメントテストを受けなければなりません。

Fall TermFall Term


Closing CeremonyFinal Exams

Early April

Mid-April to late April

Late July to early August

End of September

November 1

Eearly August to Late September

Early August

Mid-October to late October

Late December to Eearly January

Late February

Campus Lifeキャンパスライフ

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44

99

22

88

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99

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４月初旬：春学期開始

４月中旬～４月下旬：春学期履

修登録

７月下旬～８月上旬：春学期定

期試験

９月末：秋学期開始

11月1日：開学記念日

8月上旬～9月下旬：夏季休業

8月上旬：短期留学生閉講式

Spring Term Starts

Registration for

Classes

Fall Term Starts

Anniversary of the Founding

of Kumamoto University

Late January to Early February111月下旬～2月上旬：秋学期定期試験

Final Exams

Summer Vacation

10月中旬～10月下旬：秋学期履修登録

Registration for Classes

Around the time of Anniversary of the Founding of Kumamoto University

開学記念日前後：大学祭

University Festival

12月下旬～１月上

旬：冬季休業Winter Vacation

２月下旬：短期留学生閉講式

Closing Ceremony

Since a variety of events are held throughout year in and out of the university, you can spend a fulfilling life in Kumamoto University.年間を通して大学の内外で様々なイベントがあり、充実した大学生活を送ることができます。

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Class TimetableClasses are held from Monday through Friday. There are no classes on

Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays.

The timetable for classes is as follows:

　　1st period 8:40-10:10 2nd period 10:20- 11:50

　　3rd period 12:50-14:20 4th period 14:30-16:00

　　5th period 16:10-17:40

■授業時間割

授業は月曜日から金曜日まで行われ、土曜日と日曜日および国民の休日には授業はありません。授業時間は次のとおりです。　1限目　　８：４０～１０：１０　2限目　１０：２０～１１：５０　3限目　１２：５０～１４：２０　4限目　１４：３０～１６：００　5時目　１６：１０～１７：４０

Support SystemTutor SystemThere is a tutor system in place to help international students adjust to study and

life in Japan.

CounselingStudents are welcome to seek counseling from their academic advisor and the

International Student Office staff about any problem, such as their academic

studies or life in Japan. Counseling in English is available.

Health ConsultationsThe Health Center staff offers health consultations for all students. They can give

advice on how to cope mentally and physically with life in Japan and problems

that may arise due to such things as not being able to adjust to life and food in

Japan. They also offer basic medical treatments for minor illnesses and injuries.

In addition, specialty physicians are also available for mental health consultations.

■生活支援

チューター制度留学生の学習・日常生活を支援するためにチューターをつける制度があります。

生活相談学業や生活のことなど、留学生のいろいろな悩みや問題について指導教員および国際戦略ユニットスタッフなどに気軽に相談することができます。また、英語による相談もできます。

健康相談保健センターでは留学生の健康相談を受け付けています。慣れない日本での生活や食事などで心や体のバランスを崩さないようにアドバイスをしたり、軽い病気や怪我をしたりした場合には簡単な治療も行います。また、心の問題についても専門の医師が相談を受け付けています。

Kumamoto University offers various

activities for international students

to experience the Japanese culture.

In addition, a two-day overnight

excursion is offered each year, which

provides students an opportunity

to deepen their understanding of

Japanese tradition, history and nature.

International students can participate

in such sport clubs as baseball,

soccer, basketball, judo and kendo,

as well as orchestra, chorus, drama

and calligraphy clubs. In addition,

Japanese cultural events organized by

volunteer groups also offer chances to

participate.

Extracurricular Activities

■課外活動等について

熊本大学では日本の文化に直接触れることができるよう、さまざまな活動を用意しているほか、旅行を通して日本の文化や歴史、自然に対する深い理解を得るために、１年に１回ほど１泊 2日の留学生実地見学旅行を行っています。課外活動では、野球部、サッカー部、バスケットボール部、柔道部、剣道部などの体育会系サークルのほか、オーケストラ部、合唱部、演劇部や書道部等の文化系サークルが活発に活動しています。その他、ボランティアサークルによる日本文化体験イベントへの参加もすることができます。

The Health Center


AccommodationsStudents who enroll in Kumamoto University through the Kumamoto

University Short-Term Exchange Program are given priority for

accommodations in the Kumamoto University International House, the

dormitory for international students that houses over 200 international

students. Located about 1.5km east of the campus, it takes about 10

minutes by bicycle from the International House to the university.

Room type / Shared roomOne unit consists of 4 private rooms, and a shared living room, kitchen and

bathroom.

Rent: 15,400 yen/month (Including utilities and expenses for common facilities)

Residents must deposit 8,000 yen when they move in, and about 10,000 yen annually for bedding or Futon rental service. Residents who wish to

have their own internet connection in their rooms must sign up with their

choice of internet provider for themselves. It costs 2,205 yen/month and 2,100

yen for application.

Facilities and EquipmentAir conditioner, Bed, Refrigerator, IH cooking heater, Microwave oven,

Desk,e.t.c...

■宿舎について

熊本大学短期留学制度により入学する学生は、熊本大学国際交流会館へ優先的に入居することができます。キャンパスから東に1.5km離れたところに、留学生のための寮として、「熊本大学国際交流会館」があり、２００人以上の留学生が住んでいます。宿舎から大学まで自転車で10分程度です。

部屋タイプ／ルームシェアタイプ1ユニットには、4つの個室と共有の居間、キッチン、バスルームがあります。

料金／月額15，400円※水道・光熱・共益費を含む

入居時には預託金として別途８,０００円、ふとんリース代として、約10,000円／年が必要です。また、インターネットは個別契約となっており、利用する場合には2,205円／月と申込料2,100円が必要です。

設備・備品エアコン・ベッド・冷蔵庫・IHクッキングヒーター・電子レンジ・机等

International House


On a week-day 平日

Wake up起床

8:00

就寝Sleep 24:00

Homework宿題

8:30

Class授業

10:2011:50

Lunch Time昼休み

11:5012:50

9:30

Have breakfast朝御飯

8:00

Lunch time with friendsat schoolʼs cafeteria食堂で留学生の友達や日本の友達と一緒に食事

12:00

Lessons日本語の授業と専門授業

8:4011:50

Lessons or experiments or seminar授業、研究室で実験、ゼミ

12:5017:00

Play baseball or basketballwith my lab-mates

研究室の友達と野球やバスケの練習

17:3019:30

Do homework and prepare fornext dayʼs lessons

宿題と次の日の授業の準備

20:3022:30

Video chat with my familyor friends in China

or watch TV or play gamesor talk with my roommates

家族や母国の友達とテレビ電話をしたり、TV番組を見たり、ゲームをしたり、

ルームメートと話したりする

22:4023:45

Supper with friends fromdifferent countries

晩御飯

19:50

Go to bed就寝

24:20

Classes授業

12:5016:00

Eat dinner夕食

18:0018:45

Yosakoi (Club activity) よさこい（大学のサークル）

19:0022:00

Watch TV, talk with roommateテレビを見たり、ルームメイトと話したりする

22:3024:00

Studying by myself, shopping atsuper market

自習したり、買い物したりする

16:0018:00

On a holiday 週末

就寝Sleep

Wake up起床

5:30

Regroupement in the university大学に集合

6:30

Travel by Busバスで移動

7:009:00

Participating in Festival ofYosakoi : dance, eat,talk with friendsよさこい祭りに参加 : 踊ったり、食べたり、友達と遊んだりする。

10:0018:00

Travel by Busバスで移動

18:3020:30

Do some laundry and cleaning洗濯と部屋の掃除

9:009:50

Go to shopping in asupermarket near my home家の近くのスーパーで買い物

10:0010:30

Make Chinese food料理を作る

11:0011:40

Study time勉強する

13:3015:30

Go to the downtown (buy someclothes, see a movie or playbowling with my friends)街に行く(服を買いに行ったり、映画を見に行ったり、ボウリングをしたり、カラオケに行ったりする)

15:4019:30

Study English英語の勉強をする

21:3022:30

Go jogging for about 40 minジョギング

22:5023:30

Skype talk with family and friendsスカイプで家族や友達と話す

21:3022:30

Watch TV, talk with roommateテレビを見たり、ルームメイトと話したりする

22:3024:00

24:00

7:00

8:00

9:00

10:00

11:00

12:00

13:00

14:00

15:00

16:00

17:00

18:00

19:00

20:00

21:00

22:00

23:00

24:00

On a week-day 平日

Wake up起床

7:40

On a holiday 週末

起床Wake up8:00

友達と一緒に食事Eat with my friends12:00

友達と一緒に晩御飯Have dinner with my friends19:45

朝御飯Have breakfast8:30

Go to bed就寝

24:30

7:00

8:00

9:00

10:00

11:00

12:00

13:00

14:00

15:00

16:00

17:00

18:00

19:00

20:00

21:00

22:00

23:00

24:00

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Questionnaire 一言アンケート

Great, I really enjoyed my life in Kumamoto. Clean air and quite place

素晴らしかったです。澄んだ空気と穏やかな土地柄により、心から熊本での生活を楽しむことができました。

Q.1Q.1

A.1A.1

How is your life in Kumamoto?熊本での生活はどうですか？

They are very polite and helpful.

とても礼儀正しく親切な人たちです。A.2A.2

Q.2Q.2 What do you thinkabout people in Kumamoto?熊本の人はどうですか？

Kumamoto castle, Shimotori, Kamitori (downtown)

熊本城、下通り、上通り（中心街）です。

A.3A.3

Q.3Q.3 Are there any favorite places in the Kumamoto area?熊本の街で好きな場所は？

Q.8Q.8

It was great. We can share things in my and their countries. Share customs, food, lifestyle, and anything. We can also cook together.

最高でした。ルームメイトとお互いの国や習慣のこと、食べ物や生活スタイルのこと等、いろいろなことをシェアしました。そして、たまには一緒に料理も作りました。

A.8A.8

How is your life in the shared-room dormitory with friends from different countries?寮での他の国の学生との生活はどうですか？

A.5A.5 80.000 yen (including living fees)

生活費も含めて 80,000 円くらいです。

Q.5Q.5 How much is your monthly allowance? 月のおこづかいはいくらですか？

No, Just wear ordinary clothes in specific season.

特にありません。季節に合った衣服を着ていれば問題ありません。

A.6A.6

Q.6Q.6 Is there anything to take special care yourself in different climate?体調管理で気をつけていることは何かありますか？

Q.4Q.4 Are there any eating places that you recommend?熊本でぜひ食べてもらいたい食べ物はなんですか？

Kaiten-zushi (sushi boats) and udon.

回転寿司とうどんです。A.4A.4

Q.7Q.7 How do you go to the university? How about on rainy days?熊本大学まではどうやって通っていますか？雨の日はどうしていますか？

By bicycle. When drizzling rain, I use bicycle and umbrella. However, when it is a heavy rain, I usually take a bus.

自転車で通っていました。霧雨の時も自転車で通学します。しかし、大雨の時はバスを利用しました。

A.7A.7

Field Trip

Cafeteria "FORICO"


volcanology.

火山学です。

Q.9Q.9

A.9A.9

Are there any recommended subjects?オススメの科目はありますか？

I usually study in my laboratory.

普段は自分の研究室で勉強しています。A.10A.10

Q.10Q.10What is homework like? How do you study for term tests?宿題やテスト勉強はどうしていますか？

Q.13Q.13

Personal medicine.私用の薬を準備しておくとよかったと思います。A.13A.13

Do you have anything that you should have prepared before coming to Japan or Kumamoto?留学前に、事前に準備しておけばよかったと思うこと、思う物はありますか？

フォリコです。魚のフライの卵添えがおすすめです。

Forico. Deep fried fish with egg.A.12A.12

Q.12Q.12Where is your favorite cafeteria in Kumamoto University?What is your favorite item on the menu?熊本大学の食堂で一番のおすすめはどこですか？何が一番好きですか？

Q.11Q.11

Practicing with Japanese friends.

日本人の友人と練習することです。A.11A.11

Is there any secret for improving Japanese skill?日本語上達の秘訣は？

Cafeteria "FORICO"Cafeteri "FORICO"f a FORICO

1

2

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6

3

4

Kumamoto UniversityKumamoto University

To Mt.Aso

Shirakawa RiverShirakawa River

To DownTownTo DownTown

RestaurantRestaurant

Ethnic Food ShopEthnic Food Shop

Bus StopBus Stop

Bus StopBus Stop

食堂食堂

RestaurantRestaurant食堂食堂

バス停バス停

Bus StopBus Stopバス停バス停

Bus StopBus Stopバス停バス停

バス停バス停

エスニック食品店エスニック食品店

①Tatsudaguchi Train Station

③Super Market

④Karaoke

⑤Tokaigakuen-mae Train Station

②Drug Store

International House

⑥Kokai Market Street

コンビニエンスストアコンビニエンスストアConvenience StoreConvenience Store

コンビニエンスストアコンビニエンスストアConvenience StoreConvenience Store



Life in Kumamoto熊本での生活

About KumamotoKumamoto University is located in the city of Kumamoto in Kyushu, the

southern-most main island of Japan. Kumamoto City has a population of

approximately 740,000 and is the second biggest city in Kyushu. By air

it takes 90 minutes from Tokyo or 60 minutes from Osaka; by train it takes

approximately 30 minutes from Fukuoka City.

ClimateThe weather is generally mild. The weather changes from hot and muggy

(25-35 ℃ ) in July and August to windy and cold (2-10 ℃ ) in January and

February. Autumn and spring offer the most comfortable weather. When

you get here in October or April, it will be the beautiful seasons and the

temperature will be moderate (14-24 ℃ ). Therefore you will not need to

put on a coat, but rather only a light jacket. Once the winter season comes

in late November, you will need some sweaters and a winter coat. Warm

clothing is necessary in January and February. We rarely have heavy snow

in Kumamoto.

Sightseeing spotsLocal attractions include Kumamoto Castle, one of the oldest and grandest

medieval castles in Japan; Kumamoto downtown area, located 10-15

minutes away from Kumamoto University by bicycle and known for a lot of

office buildings and shopping streets; the Amakusa Islands, a chain of 120

islands known for their exciting Christian history and plenty of rich nature;

and Aso National Park, crowned by the active volcano Mt. Aso, with

the largest caldera volcano in the world. Because of its proximity to Mt.

Aso, the Kumamoto area also has an abundance of natural hot springs.

Kumamoto is also well-known in Japan for its delicious drinking water.

Because the rainfall that soaks into the ground in the mountains of the

Aso region takes many years to come out, one can always be able to

drink delicious water.

TransportationIt takes one and a half hours for you to go to Tokyo from Kumamoto

by airplane. You can get to Kyoto, famous for its historical sights,

in two and a half hours by a "shinkansen" bullet train from Fukuoka.

Since Japanese railways and bus routes have been expanded

throughout the country, you can easily visit other cities in Kyushu,

as well as other areas in Japan.

In campus life, many students use a bicycle because of the

flat land in Kumamoto and to have easy access to downtown.

■熊本について熊本大学は、日本の最南の主な島である九州の熊本市にあり、熊本市は人口約74万の九州第二の都市です。飛行機で、東京から95分または大阪から65分、新幹線で福岡市から約30分かかります。

■気候一年を通して天気は穏やかですが、7月から8月にかけては蒸し暑く(25-35℃ )、1月から2月にかけては冷たい風が吹きます(2-10℃ )。秋と春は最も快適で美しい季節で (14-24℃ )、コートを着る必要はなく、軽く上着を羽織る程度で充分です。11月の下旬から2月にかけては暖かい衣類が必要です。熊本には、大雪はめったに降りません。

■観光スポット日本で最も古く最も壮大な中世の城である熊本城、大学から自転車で10～15分程度の距離にある熊本市繁華街、120もの島が点在し、クリスチャンの歴史で知られ、自然が豊かな天草諸島、そして、世界一大きなカルデラ火山がある阿蘇国立公園などがあります。阿蘇には多くの天然温泉があります。また、熊本市は日本有数の地下水都市であり、水道水のほぼ100%を地下水で賄っています。阿蘇の山肌に浸透した雨水がその裾野で涵養され、何年もかけてから湧き出てくるので、一年中美味しい水を飲むことができます。

■交通アクセス熊本から東京までは飛行機で一時間半です。また、歴史で有名な京都には、福岡から新幹線で二時間半です。日本は鉄道とバス網が全国の至る所に発達しているので、容易に九州の他の都市や全国の他の地域へ行くことができます。

大学生活では、熊本の平坦な土地と中心街へのアクセスの良さにより、多くの学生が自転車を利用しています。

Kumamoto Castle

Downtown of Kumamoto

Application Procedure for Kumamoto University Short-Term Exchange Program 熊本大学短期留学プログラム出願手続きについて

Deadline for Submission for Applications・For attendance starting in October, 2014: Must submit by the end of April, 2014

・For attendance starting in April, 2015: Must submit by the end of November, 2014

Where to submit all required forms and documents(Be sure to send the above documents to the following address through the person in charge of the overseas study programs at the applicant's host university; otherwise, the application will not be accepted.)

　　Kumamoto University International Student Office　　2-40-1 Kurokami, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto-city 860-8555, Japan　　TEL +81-96-342-2138　　FAX +81-96-342-2130　　E-mail [email protected]

Screening ScheduleFor those who plan to come in October, 2014February to April, 2014 Submission of application materials

April to June Screening of applicants

August Successful applicants will be sent a Letter of

Acceptance and enrollment materials

End of September Successful applicants come to Kumamoto

Orientation

Start of the fall term

For those who plan to come in April, 2015October to November, 2014 Submission of application materials

November to December Screening of applicants

February, 2015 Successful applicants will be sent a Letter of

Acceptance and enrollment materials

Early April Successful applicants come to Kumamoto

Orientation

Start of the spring term

■出願期間・2014年10月渡日の場合、2014年4月末日までに出願・2015年4月渡日の場合、2014年11月末日までに出願

■出願書類提出先〒860-8555熊本市中央区黒髪2丁目40番1号熊本大学マーケティング推進部国際戦略ユニットTEL：81-96-342－2138FAX：81-96-342－2130E-mail：gji-ryugaku@jimu.　　　　kumamoto-u.ac.jp

■選考スケジュール2014年10月渡日の場合2014年2月～4月出願書類受付4月～6月選　考8月受入許可書および入学手続

書類の送付９月下旬渡　日留学生オリエンテーション秋学期授業開始

2015年4月渡日の場合2014年10月～11月　　　　　　　出願書類受付11月～12月選　考2015年2月受入許可書および入学手続

書類の送付4月初旬渡　日留学生オリエンテーション春学期授業開始

Required Documents①Application for Kumamoto University Short-Term Exchange Program

②Application for Certificate of Eligibility

③Application for Applying to Rent a Room at the International House

④Certificate of Enrollment (Issued by home university)

⑤Academic record (Official home university transcript)

⑥Letter of Recommendation

⑦Health Certificate

⑧Four photographs (40mm x 30mm)

⑨Copy of first page of applicant's passport

⑩Copy of TOEFL score for non-native English speakers or Certificate of English Ability

equivalent to a TOEFL iBT score of 61 or more to be issued by the home institution,

when an applicant applies for the Kumamoto University Short-Term Exchange

Program Course Ⅰ.

＊Students who are enrolled at universities that have an exchange agreement with Kumamoto University should acquire above applications ①,②,③ from the home university.

■出願書類

①熊本大学短期留学プログラム申請書②在留資格認定証明書交付申請書③熊本大学国際交流会館入居許可申請書④在籍証明書⑤成績証明書⑥推薦状⑦健康診断書⑧写真４枚（40㎜×30㎜）⑨パスポートの写し⑩TOEFLのスコア（英語を母語としない者）または所属大学によりTOEFL iBT61点相当以上の英語能力を証明する文書（熊本大学短期留学制度のコースⅠを選択希望者のみ）※交流協定校に在籍している学生は、所属する大学より上記①②③を入手してください。


For further information, please contact:

2-40-1 Kurokami Chuo-Ku,Kumamoto-city 860-8555 JapanPhone:+81-96-342-2103, Fax: +81-96-342-2130E-mail:[email protected]

URL:http://www.kumamoto-u.ac.jp

Center for GlobalizationKumamoto University