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Inter-University Center for Japanese language studies (IUC)

Inter-University Center


Program Highlights

Small class sizes. The most advanced approved program in Japan.

 

NOTE regarding credit:

IUC does not issue a transcript. Instead, IUC provides a certificate of attendance, which does not show grades. Therefore, any student attempting to take IUC for credit will be subject to a placement exam back at Yale, which will determine whether or not credit can be given.

 

NOTE for advising:

In addition to the language teachers and Light Fellowship advisors, please contact Yale University's IUC Board Representative:

Professor Edward Kamens
(edward.kamens@yale.edu), East Asian Languages and Literatures (Japanese), 310 HGS.


Official IUC Message:

The Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies invites applicants for its intensive training in advanced spoken and written Japanese program in Yokohama, Japan. The program is designed to bring each participant to a level of proficiency sufficient for advanced academic or professional use. Training focuses on development of the ability to converse in Japanese on specialized subjects, to comprehend and deliver public presentations, and to read and write materials in Japanese in order to function professionally in academia, business, government, and other fields.

 

For more information, please visit:
http://www.stanford.edu/dept/IUC/index.html

Deadlines:
January 15 of each year for the 10-Month Program
March 15 of each year for the Summer Program


Peer Reviews

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Language Levels

Intermediate to High Advanced


Terms Offered

Summer (mid June - late July)

10 Month Program (early September - early June)


Deadlines

Consult the IUC admissions Web site for deadline dates for each term.


Requirements

Applicants should have 2 or more years of college-level Japanese or the equivalent. Graduating seniors who can demonstrate commitment to a career relating to Japan. Graduate students who are active candidates for an advanced degree. One-term study (that is, just the fall or sping portion of the 10 Month Program) is not possible.


IUC Web site

IUC Web Site

 

IUC Applications

 

IUC Contact Information:

Stacey Campbell, Program Manager

Encina Hall, Room E009

Stanford University

Stanford, CA 94305

 

Phone: (650) 725-1490

Fax: (650) 723-9972

Email: stacey.campbell@stanford.edu

 

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Last updated November 4, 2009.

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