Deepen your comprehensive understanding of history and culture while learning the language of a neighboring country in a practical way.
South Korea is a neighboring country with a long history of active cultural and economic exchange, and in recent years has become an increasingly familiar country through music and other means. Korean Course allows students to learn practically while being exposed to "living Korean" from native-speaking teachers, and at the same time deepen their comprehensive understanding of South Korea history and culture, as well as East Asian culture.
Department of Foreign Languages Korean Course Close-Up
There are a variety of ways to study abroad. Programs organized by partner schools during the summer break allow students to learn Korean in a short period through language classes and cultural experiences. South Korea exchange programs, on the other hand, offer a longer-term opportunity to dramatically improve Korean language skills and gain a deeper understanding of South Korea history and culture.
After thoroughly mastering the fundamentals of Korean through required courses, students will improve their language skills while also learning about East Asian culture. In 3rd year students will take the lead in running seminars to further their proficiency. In their final year, students will use their acquired Korean language skills to present on South Korea language and culture in their graduation thesis, graduation project, or graduation seminar. The goal is to cultivate individuals who can play an active role in the fields of business and cultural exchange between Japan and Korea after graduation.
Practice Korean For those who are learning Korean for the first time, this course teaches how to write and read the Hangul alphabet and learn basic grammar items and expressions based on them. Thereafter, students will improve their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in a well-balanced manner.
Basic Korean The purpose of Basic Korean I and III is to build a foundation in Korean language through understanding the structure of Hangul, the Korean alphabet, mastering how to read and write it, and systematically learning basic grammar. The aim is to acquire correct Korean pronunciation, be able to communicate in simple Korean, and deepen interest and understanding of South Korea history and culture.
Grading Criteria
Grading Criteria
About our GPA System
The intent behind our implementation of a GPA (Grade Point Average) system is to (1) create a unified standard for the campus, (2) have it function as an impartial standard, and (3) have it function as an internationally accepted standard. Our GPA system involves the assessment learning achievements using an objective numerical value called GPA. Additionally, this system generally conforms with the grade assessment systems adopted by universities in the West, and can be used overseas as an index used to certify a student’s academic ability when studying abroad, when going on to graduate school overseas, when finding employment at a non-Japanese companies operating in Japan, and so on.
Display of Grades and Assessment Criteria
Classification
Grading Criteria
GPA
Grading Criteria
Details of Assessment
Description of English
Pass
S.
4.0
90 percent or higher
Represents particularly excellent grades.
Excellent
A
3.0
80 percent
Represents excellent grades
Good
B.
2.0
70 percent
Represents grades recognized as adequate.
Satisfactory
C.
1.0
60 percent
Represents the minimum grade acceptable as a pass.
Pass
Fail
D.
0.0
Less than 60 percent
This means that the student has not reached the minimum grade acceptable as a pass. It also includes the lack of class attendance, the fact that the exams for the class have not been taken, and so on.
Failure
Not applicable
G
-
-
Indicates that course credit acquired another university or other institution during a study-abroad program or prior to a transfer to our university, has been certified as course credit for our university (courses where credit has been certified).
Certification
GPA Calculation Method
To earn credits
Register for classes. Use CampusSquare to register for classes online and have your classes properly confirmed. You will need to do this for both the first and second semesters.
Students attend classes. There are 15 class in both the first and second semesters. Normally, 2-credit courses consist of attendance at each class (90 minutes) and preparation and review (about 2 hours each). In order to earn the credits, students must attend all classes (from the first to the 15th) as a matter of course, and also deepen their understanding through preparation and review.
Depending on subjects, students are required to take exam or submit reports (accreditation methods vary from lecturers).
Grades of S, A, B or C mean that students have passed the course and earned the credit. Grade of D means that students has failed the course and not earned any credit. If students receive a grade of D for a compulsory subject, they require to take it again the following year or later. Courses which students have already earned credit cannot be retaken.
About Academic Grades
Academic grades are assessed based on final examinations at the end of the semester (written exams, oral exams, practical exams, or reports). However, depending on courses, mini tests, reports, attendance, and academic progress during class may be evaluated as regular points, or assessments may be carried out based on the regular points only.
Academic grades are issued on the transcript with only the evaluation.
Courses which students have passed once cannot be erased or retaken.
Grades will be published on Campus Square every semester.
If you have questions about your grades after the results have been announced, such as if you took an exam (submitted a report) but did not receive a grade, please come to school at the beginning of the next semester (by the first week of classes in principle) and ask your teacher directly. If your teacher has retired and you are unable to make inquiries, please inform the Office of Academic Affairs Office.
Minimum number of credits required for graduation (for students entering in the 2026 academic year)
Subject classification
Examples of compulsory and elective courses
Required number of units
Co., Ltd. Common Teaching Education Department eye *4
education Educational subjects
Humanities-related fields
Optional compulsory
2 or more
8 or more
30※1
Social Sciences
2 or more
Natural Sciences
2 or more
Interdisciplinary fields
Elective
－
First year Educational subjects
Life Design Seminar I & II
Compulsory
2
Elective
－
Career-related courses
Optional compulsory
2
Information Education Subjects
Optional compulsory
2
Foreign Language Education
Elective
－
Language Subjects
Compulsory
29
Specialized subjects *4
Compulsory
10
45※3
Required electives ※2
4
Elective
31
Free Choice
- 45 credits in specialized subjects (excess credits) - 30 credits exceeding the limit for General Education - Credits earned from open courses - Credits earned through the minor program - Credits recognized at other universities
Elective
20※5
Total
124
For General Education you must meet the required number of credits for each subject and earn a total of 30 credits. Any credits earned in excess of the required number of General Education will be counted towards your elective credits.
Any excess credits earned for elective courses in your specialized field will be counted towards the credits for your elective courses in your specialized field.
Any credits earned in excess of the required number of credits for specialized subjects will be counted towards elective credits.
Some of the credits for courses in teacher training and museum curator training are included in the credits for specialized subjects or General Education.
If the number of elective credits earned exceeds 20, the earned credits will be counted towards elective subjects. They will not be included in the graduation requirements.
