{"id":18595,"date":"2026-06-08T16:15:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T10:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/institutions.northsouth.edu\/oea\/?p=18595"},"modified":"2026-06-08T16:31:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T10:31:26","slug":"introduction-to-japanese-traditional-culture-academy-summer-2026-at-kansai-university-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/institutions.northsouth.edu\/oea\/introduction-to-japanese-traditional-culture-academy-summer-2026-at-kansai-university-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Introduction to Japanese &#038; Traditional Culture Academy Summer 2026 at Kansai University, Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"18595\" class=\"elementor elementor-18595\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-861100c e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"861100c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c537d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c537d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Introduction to Japanese &amp; Traditional Culture Academy (Summer 2026)<\/p><p>The Soochow University (SCU) \u00d7 Kansai University Japanese Language and Culture Study Program (JTCA) will be held in the summer of 2026 at Kansai University\u2019s Senriyama Campus. The program is organized by Soochow University and co-hosted by Kansai University.<\/p><p>Designed for students across Asia, the program offers foundational Japanese<\/p><p>language learning combined with an exploration of traditional Japanese culture.\u3001Centered on the concept of <strong>\u201cLanguage Learning \u00d7 Cultural Immersion,\u201d <\/strong>the program provides participants with systematic training in Japanese language fundamentals while offering opportunities to experience the cultural heritage and urban life of <strong>Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara<\/strong>.<\/p><p>The courses are delivered through <strong>bilingual instruction in Chinese and Japanese<\/strong>, covering Japanese pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and practical conversational skills through situational dialogue and communication exercises.<\/p><p>In addition to classroom learning, participants will take part in a series of <strong>cultural activities and city explorations<\/strong>, allowing them to deepen their understanding of Japanese society while enhancing their language proficiency and global perspective.<\/p><p>Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive an <strong>Official Certificate of Training issued by Kansai University<\/strong>, marking a rewarding academic and cultural study experience on campus.<\/p><h1>Academic Highlights &amp; Learning Outcomes<\/h1><h2>\u00b7\u00a0 Official Academic Certificate<\/h2><p>Participants who successfully complete the program will receive an <strong>official Certificate of Training issued by Kansai University<\/strong>.<\/p><h2>\u00b7\u00a0 Bilingual Learning Environment<\/h2><p>Courses are delivered in <strong>Chinese and Japanese<\/strong>, with small-group teaching to encourage interaction. The program is suitable for <strong>students with little or no prior Japanese language background <\/strong>as well as those interested in Japanese language and culture.<\/p><h2>\u00b7\u00a0 Development of Comprehensive Skills<\/h2><p>Participants will strengthen their <strong>communication skills, cross-cultural competence, and independent problem-solving abilities <\/strong>through immersive learning experiences.<\/p><h2>\u00b7\u00a0 Japanese Cultural Exploration<\/h2><p>Students will engage in immersive cultural experiences, exploring both <strong>traditional and modern aspects of Japanese culture<\/strong>, including historical heritage sites, urban landscapes, and artistic traditions, gaining deeper insight into Japanese society.<\/p><h2>\u00b7\u00a0 Teaching Assistant (TA) Support<\/h2><p>Each class will be supported by <strong>Mandarin-speaking Teaching Assistants<\/strong>, who will assist with on-site student management, including hotel check-in coordination, course attendance tracking, student coordination, and activity management. The TA will also provide support for students\u2019 academic learning and daily life, offering assistance throughout the program in Osaka.<\/p><p>Note:<\/p><ul><li>Applications may close before the official deadline once the program reaches full<\/li><li>If the program fills early, a waitlist registration may be made available.<\/li><\/ul><h1>Introduction to Japanese &amp; Traditional Culture Academy Program Information (Summer 2026)<\/h1><table><tbody><tr><td width=\"138\"><p>Program Dates<\/p><\/td><td width=\"417\"><p>July 26, 2026 \u2013 August 8, 2026 (14 days)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"138\"><p>Location<\/p><\/td><td width=\"417\"><p>Kansai University, Senriyama Campus<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"138\"><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p>Course Theme<\/p><\/td><td width=\"417\"><p><em>Introductory Japanese Language &amp; Traditional Culture<\/em><\/p><p>(Chinese\u2013Japanese Bilingual Instruction)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"138\"><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p>Eligibility<\/p><\/td><td width=\"417\"><p>Currently enrolled <strong>undergraduate and graduate students<\/strong><\/p><p>(all majors welcome; proof of enrollment required)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"138\"><p>Program Fee<\/p><\/td><td width=\"417\"><p><strong>348,000 JPY<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"138\"><p>Application<\/p><p>Deadline<\/p><\/td><td width=\"417\"><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p>June 19, 2026<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><h2>\u2605 Fee Includes:<\/h2><p>Program tuition for the specialized course modules, cultural and field visit activities with entrance tickets, partial transportation costs for organized activities (e.g., coach\/bus), insurance, and other program-related administrative fees.<\/p><h2>\u2605 Fee Does Not Include:<\/h2><p>Accommodation, visa application fees, round-trip international airfare and transportation, daily meals, and other personal expenses.<\/p><h1>Application Procedure<\/h1><p><strong>\u00a0Apply here:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/NaeJFBkCj9mX4kXU8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>https:\/\/forms.gle\/NaeJFBkCj9mX4kXU8<\/b><\/a><\/p><p><strong>Deadline: 19 June 2026<\/strong><\/p><h2>Documents:<\/h2><ul><li><strong>Program Brochure: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansai-u.ac.jp\/Kokusai\/short_term\/JTCA\/Guideline.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kansai University Japanese Language &amp; Culture Study Program<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansai-u.ac.jp\/Kokusai\/short_term\/JTCA\/Guideline.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2013 Program Brochure (PDF)<\/a><\/p><ul><li><strong>Application Form &amp; Guidelines: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansai-u.ac.jp\/Kokusai\/short_term\/JTCA\/Application_Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kansai University Japanese Language &amp; Culture<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kansai-u.ac.jp\/Kokusai\/short_term\/JTCA\/Application_Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Study Program \u2013 Application Form (Word)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div><p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">For further details, please contact Tasnia Azmeri Madiha, Senior Coordination Officer, Office of External Affairs.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Contact details: tasnia.azmeri@northsouth.edu, +880-2-55668200; Ext: 6025<\/span><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction to Japanese &amp; Traditional Culture Academy (Summer 2026) The Soochow University (SCU) \u00d7 Kansai University Japanese Language and Culture Study Program (JTCA) will be held in the summer of 2026 at Kansai University\u2019s Senriyama Campus. The program is organized by Soochow University and co-hosted by Kansai University. 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