1. Program Completion Requirements
JLCC students are required to complete 30 credits from October to August, as follows.
Required Courses (6 credits)
・Independent Study Project (ISP): 4 credits
・Field Study: 2 credits
Required Elective Courses (24 credits or more)
・Japanese Academic Courses (JACs): 6 credits
・Japanese Language and Linguistics: minimum 8 credits
・Japanese Culture and Society: minimum 8 credits
・Undergraduate Courses and KIKAN Education Courses: minimum 2 credits
2. Program Completion Requirements and Course Overview
【Note】 Please refer to the Japanese website for the latest information.
2-1. JLCC Courses
The Independent Study Project (ISP), Field Study, Japanese Language and Linguistics courses, and Japanese Culture and Society courses are offered as part of the JLCC program.
For details of each course, please refer to the Kyushu University Syllabus Search System.
【About Field Study】
As part of the educational program, several field studies are conducted during the course period to provide students with opportunities to experience Japanese culture, history, and nature through visits to areas in and around Fukuoka as well as other regions of Kyushu. In addition, students participate in various events organized by local governments, schools, and international exchange organizations in order to promote interaction with local communities and enhance the educational experience.
The following is the annual schedule of the main field studies.
Please note that the content and schedule are subject to change.
- October:
Fukuoka City Museum and Fukuoka Citizens’ Disaster Prevention Center Visit
Cultural exchange with local people (Harukaze Community Center) - November:
Visit to Kumamoto Castle - December:
Zen Meditation at Kaidan-in Temple and Visit to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine - April:
Study trip to Hita - May:
Study trip to Yoshinogari
2-2. JACs (Japanese Academic Courses)
The International Student Center offers Japanese Academic Courses (JACs), organized by language skills and proficiency levels to meet the diverse needs of international students. JLCC students can take these Japanese language courses.
To enroll in JACs, students are required to register online in advance and take a placement test. For details, please refer to the JACs website.
2-3. Undergraduate Courses and KIKAN Education Courses
Students take courses related to Japanese society, culture, and other topics offered in Japanese by undergraduate schools, including the School of Letters, School of Education, School of Economics, and School of Law, as well as KIKAN Education Courses.
Under the guidance of the program coordinator, students select courses according to their academic specialization and Japanese language proficiency.
For detailed information on each course, please refer to the Kyushu University Syllabus Search System.
2-4. Previous Program Completion Requirements and Syllabi
Please refer to the Japanese version of this website for previous program completion requirements and syllabi.
3. Extracurricular Classes
Guest Lectures
In recent years, JLCC students’ interests have expanded beyond the Japanese language to include Japanese culture and society more broadly.
To meet these diverse interests and needs, we offer guest lectures by researchers specializing in Japanese literature from within and outside the university, as well as experts active in various fields. These lectures provide students with opportunities to learn about and deepen their understanding of Japanese culture, society, and history, while also complementing the regular curriculum.
4. Academic Transcript and Certificate of Completion
Students will be awarded credits for the courses they successfully complete, and JLCC students who satisfy the prescribed requirements will be awarded a certificate of completion.
Official transcripts will be sent by email to the coordinators at the students’ home universities after completion of the course.
In addition, certificates of enrollment and other documents will be issued upon request from the students’ home universities.
5. Transfer of Credits
Students who wish to transfer credits earned through the Japanese Language and Culture Course to their home universities should submit the transcript issued by Kyushu University to their home universities.
The eligibility for credit transfer and the required procedures vary by university. For details, please contact your home university.