Department of Japanese, NCCU

The elective course “Grammar of Ancient Japanese Literature” (Course Code: 556901001), offered by the Department, is a combined undergraduate and graduate-level course. Junior and senior undergraduate students who are interested are welcome to enroll. For the 114 academic year, the following courses are divided into A/B/C classes, each with a maximum of 20 students: Japanese Conversation & Listening (I) Japanese Conversation & Listening (II) Japanese Composition (I) Japanese Composition (II) In the 2nd semester, the classes for Japanese Conversation & Listening (II) ,Japanese Composition (II) and B Class of Japanese Composition (I)will be reassigned by the system (i.e., the instructors will be rotated). To ensure balance in class size and proficiency levels, Department of Japanese students (including double majors) are not allowed to request course withdrawals or class changes, unless there is a verified physical or mental health condition approved by the department. If any scheduling conflict prevents students from taking the above-mentioned courses in the upcoming semester, they may submit a Course Withdrawal Request Form (see attached) by Aug. 28 (Thursday), either in person at the department office or via email to japanese@nccu.edu.tw. After Aug. 28 , students must handle withdrawals themselves during the add/drop period through the Office of Academic Affairs. Regarding Minor Program Courses: Starting from the 113th academic year, all minor program courses require a minimum enrollment of 20 students (inclusive) to be offered. Courses with fewer than 20 students may be cancelled after the add/drop period, depending on the situation. The department office will notify the instructors once a course is confirmed to be cancelled. Students are advised to regularly monitor their course enrollment status. The courses " Japanese Reading(1)" and " Japanese Listening" are required for students who declared the Japanese minor in AY 113.Those who declared the minor before AY 113 should instead take "Elementary Japanese" or " Studies in Japanese Language (1)/(2)". The 114th academic year will be the final year for the Elementary Japanese course; starting from the 115th academic year, it will be restructured as “ Japanese Reading(1)”. The courses “Studies in Japanese Language (1)” and “Studies in Japanese Language (2)” have been restructured as “Japanese Listening ” and “Advanced Japanese Listening.” Students who declared a minor before the 113th academic year may use Japanese Listening to waive Studies in Japanese Language (1), and Advanced Japanese Listening to waive Studies in Japanese Language (2). For questions regarding minor program courses, please refer to the FAQ. Students from other departments are kindly asked to review the FAQ as well.

Beginning in the 2025 academic year, the Department of Japanese Language and Culture will offer three micro programs. Students interested in Japanese language learning, Japanese culture and society, or linguistic theory and application are encouraged to enroll! List of Micro Programs [Fundamental Japanese] Micro Program [Japanese Language : Theory and Application] Micro Program [Introduction of Japan] Micro Program ※ Students must complete all required courses within each micro program and earn 12 credits to apply for the program certificate. ※ For course structure and requirements, please refer to [Course Information → Micro Programs]. ※ All micro program courses are taken alongside regular departmental students. As micro program students do not have dedicated enrollment status, required and core courses must be added through course petition (manual add). Please take note of the following: "Japanese Conversation & Listening (I)" and "Japanese Composition" are small-sized classes with a maximum of 20 students per class. If the class is full, please consider enrolling in a future semester. It is recommended to complete "Elementary Japanese" before taking "Japanese Grammar". The [Fundamental Japanese] Micro Program is not eligible for the department's advanced placement system. If a course reaches maximum capacity and the instructor has no available manual add slots, students are advised to select other available courses.

Starting from the 114 academic year (Fall 2025), course registration procedures are adjusted due to the new semester start date (September 1) and a 16-week course schedule. Changes also align with the University System of Taiwan’s cross-university course registration timeline. Key updates are as follows: Key Updates Phase 1 Pre-registration shortened to 2 days: Aug. 19 (Tue), 9:00 AM – Aug. 20 (Wed), 5:00 PM Phase 2 Pre-registration remains 3 days: Aug. 25 (Mon), 9:00 AM – Aug. 27 (Wed), 5:00 PM Notification emails will no longer be sent. Please check your registration status in the system starting Aug. 30. Cross-university course registration deadline: Sept. 12 (Fri), 5:00 PM (end of the 2nd week of the semester) Full Schedule Overview Item Period Notes Course list & registration info available From Jul. 14 View course info Wishlist tracking opens From Aug. 5 Add desired courses Credit overload/underload application (Bachelor's only) ① Aug. 5–13 (Dept. review: Aug. 14–15) ② Aug. 16–27 (Dept. review: Aug. 28–29)   PE course make-up for 4th-year undergraduates Aug. 5–27   Course prerequisite waiver application Print: Aug. 5–Sept. 8, 5:00 PM Submit: Aug. 14–Sept. 8, 5:00 PM   Cross-university course registration (domestic) Aug. 19, 9:00 AM – Sept. 12, 5:00 PM Online only Phase 1 Pre-registration Aug. 19–20 Max credit limits apply Phase 2 Pre-registration Aug. 25–27 Unselected courses from Phase 1 must be re-selected Pre-registration result inquiry From Aug. 30 Log into system Add/Drop registration Sept. 1–8 Online Course add/withdraw form submission Sept. 9–15 Add limit: 5 courses (undergrad), 3 courses (grad) Course adjustment due to special reasons Sept. 17–23 Supporting documents required Waiver for course duplication/prerequisite Aug. 19 – Sept. 23 For courses already registered Final confirmation of registered courses Sept. 17 – Oct. 1 Confirm online Course withdrawal application Print: Oct. 13 – Nov. 7 Submit: Oct. 27 – Nov. 7 Fee applies ???? Additional Notes All course registration must be completed via the online registration system. Students encountering system errors or non-student-related issues must submit an explanatory report with supporting documents. Approval by the Dean of Academic Affairs is required. Cross-university course registration must be submitted through the designated Online Inter-University Registration System (linked via NCCU course registration site). Course registration results will be emailed on Sept. 17. Please ensure your email address is up to date and check the system or your inbox.  For the full schedule and further details, please visit: Office of Academic Affairs > Registration Division > Course Selection Info  

The interview schedule for the 2025 Academic Year University Admission is attached. Once announced, the interview order is final and no rescheduling will be permitted. Please carefully read the attached schedule and interview instructions (available for download).  Check-in Location: In front of Room 340105 (Department of Department ,Audio-Visual Room), 1st Floor, Ji-Tao Building, Main Campus, National Chengchi University (NCCU). Check-in Time: Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled interview time to check in at the designated location. Important Note: The Department of Japanese is located on NCCU’s Upper Campus. Walking from the main gate to Ji-Tao Building takes about 20 minutes, so please plan accordingly. Campus Map: https://bdmap.nccu.edu.tw/zh-tw/campus-mapbox (Ji-Tao Building is located across from the Art & Culture Center.) Waiting Rooms: Morning: Room 340108 is open as a waiting room until 1:00 PM only (class begins afterward). Lunchtime: You may rest in the Art & Culture Center or Room 340107. Afternoon: Room 340201 will be available as a waiting area. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Department Office.

Announcement of Expanded Minor Course Offerings for the Department of Japanese, Academic Year 2025 (114th Year) The current Elementary Japanese class will be the last one offered in this format. Starting from the 2026 academic year (115th year), it will be restructured as Japanese Reading(1) . Studies in Japanese Language (1) and Studies in Japanese Language (2)will be restructured intoJapanese Listening and Advanced Japanese Listening, respectively. Students who applied for the minor before and including the 2024 academic year (113th year) can use Japanese Listening to waive Studies in Japanese Language (1), and Advanced Japanese Listening to waive Studies in Japanese Language (2). The tuition and fee standards are shown in the attached chart.

Application Period: May 1 to May 30, 2024 Basis: This application is conducted in accordance with the “Regulations for the Five-Year BA-MA Program” of the Department of Japanese. Eligibility: Undergraduate students in the department who have completed at least five semesters of study and have demonstrated satisfactory academic performance or scholarly potential are eligible to apply during the second semester of their third year. (Please refer to the official regulations for detailed requirements.) Application Period: From Wednesday, May 1 to Thursday, May 30, 2024. Required Documents: Application Form (please download from the attachment) Official transcripts and class ranking certificate Autobiography Study plan (written in Japanese) JLPT N1 or N2 certificate, or other equivalent Japanese proficiency test result Any other materials beneficial to the review process Submission: Please submit all application documents to the department office within the deadline. Contact person: Teaching Assistant Ms. Chen

【Announcement of Accepted Students】 ■  Undergraduate Program 111405078　李○薰 ■  Master’s Program 114556001　陳○亨 113556004　屈○承 ※ Please strictly follow the schedule and arrangements provided by Hiroshima University during the course period (August 24–28, 2025).

Integration and Peace of East Asian Cultures Good news! The application deadline has been extended to April 17 (Thursday). If you’re interested, don’t miss out on this unique opportunity! The course will primarily be conducted in person. Course Introduction This course is a joint initiative among five departments from universities in Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea, combining overseas fieldwork in Japan with synchronous online lectures. In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony, the course explores cultural integration across East Asian countries and provides students with an opportunity for interdisciplinary, cross-cultural learning. Course Details Course Format: International Intensive Program Credits: 2 credits Main Instruction Language: Chinese (with Japanese and Korean support) Teaching Style:In-person lectures held in Japan Possible remote learning depending on circumstances Intensive Course Period: August 24 (Sun) – August 28 (Thu), 2025 Location: Hiroshima University, Japan Expenses: Students must cover their own travel and living costs, including airfare, accommodation, and daily expenses. Important Notes for Course Registration ※ This intensive summer course is part of the Fall Semester 2025 (114-1). Students who will be participating in exchange programs abroad during the 114-1 semester will not be eligible to earn credits for this course. Please do not register. ※ Once you register via the form below, the department will manually enroll you in the course. There is no need to add the course through the course selection system. ※ Graduate students who decide to withdraw from the course after attending will still be required to pay the credit fee. ※ If the number of applicants exceeds the enrollment limit, a selection process will be conducted. ※ This is a combined undergraduate–graduate level course. Therefore, first- and second-year undergraduate students are not eligible to register. Course Registration Form: https://forms.gle/wzYcBXDCwe1A2iyB7

Written Exam: Date: Friday, March 28 Time: 9:40–11:00 AM Location: Room 340108, Jitao Building Please arrive at Room 108 10–15 minutes early. Be seated by 9:35 AM so that exam instructions can be given on time. Important: Please bring your NCCU student ID card (or National ID) for check-in. Thank you. Interview: Date: Friday, March 28 Time: Starting from 11:20 AM Location: Department of Japanese AV Room, Room 340105, Jitao Building Interview order is as follows: (followed by the list)   Order Interview time Student ID Name 1 11:20-11:28 111xxx012 張™庭 2 11:30-11:38 113xxx021 莫™榛 3 11:40-11:48 113xxx070 黃™頤 4 11:50-11:58 113xxx049 張™真 5 12:00-12:08 113xxx033 吳™勳 6 12:10-12:18 113xxx036 紀™丞   Please note that the interview order has been finalized and cannot be changed. Thank you for your understanding. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via email. Thank you.

Course Dates: March 19 (Wednesday) – March 26 (Wednesday), 2025 (Please refer to the detailed course schedule below) Location: Department of Japanese Audiovisual Room Total Instruction Hours: 36 hours Credits: 2 credits Eligible Students: Undergraduate and graduate students of the Department of Japanese, and Japanese international students enrolled at NCCU Instructors: Associate Professor  PING CHIEH YEH (Department of Japanese, National Chengchi University) Professor Toshiyuki Sadanobu(Kyoto University, Japan; President of the Japanese Linguistic Society) Language of Instruction: Japanese Course Description: This course studies the grammar of spoken Japanese through observation, aiming to master the fundamental concepts and principles of language. In the first half, the course explores grammar and speech context through aspects such as individuality, animacy, transitivity, and honorific expressions. Students will also learn distinctions between knowledge and experience, and rights in speech acts. The second half addresses the widely accepted concept that “conversation is a collection of sentences” (sentence-centrism), examining its limits and emphasizing the importance of basic speech forms such as words, sentences, phrases, non-autonomous speech units, primitive onomatopoeic expressions, and exclamations. Additionally, the course investigates emotional expression, power dynamics, and the naturalness of conversation influenced by these factors. Please refer to the detailed syllabus for more information. Class Size Limit: 15 students (undergraduate + graduate), plus 2 international students Important Notes: Students who are about to go on an exchange program cannot earn credits from this course and should not enroll. Upon registration through this form, course enrollment will be handled by the department; students do not need to add this course via the online system. Graduate students who wish to withdraw after attending must still pay tuition fees for the credits. If enrollment exceeds the limit, students will be selected through a screening process. This course is jointly offered to undergraduates and graduates; freshmen and sophomores are not eligible to enroll.

Master's Program Oral Examination Order (Please check in only when your designated check-in time has arrived.) Date: Friday, March 14, 2025 Check-in Location: Department of Japanese Office, 1st Floor, Jitao Building (Room 340102) Oral Examination Venue: Audiovisual Room, 1st Floor, Jitao Building (Room 340105) Important: Please bring a valid form of identification and the original certificate of your JLPT N1 or N2 result for verification. NCCU Campus Map: https://www.nccu.edu.tw/var/file/0/1000/img/7/107nccucampumap.pdf  Nearby Parking Options: Wanxing Elementary School Underground Parking: ~5 minutes on foot to the main gate of NCCU Taipei Zoo Parking Lot: ~25 minutes on foot, or approximately 15–20 minutes by bus to the main gate of NCCU 順序 報到時間 預計開始時間 准考證號 姓名 1 9:50 10:00-10:10 61410001  林○暄 2 10:00 10:11-10:21 61410002  陳○妤 3 10:10 10:22-10:32 61410004  盧○辰 4 10:20 10:33-10:43 61410006  張○愷 10:43-10:50 休息時間 5 10:40 10:50-11:00 61410007  潘○妏 6 10:50 11:01-11:11 61410008  張○澄 7 11:00 11:12-11:22 61410009  林○新  

Please refer to the attached file for detailed instructions on preparing the required documents for the second stage of the designated admissions review, as well as important information for applicants.

Dear Students, Due to personal reasons of the instructor, the course  "Grammar of Ancient Japanese Literature" originally scheduled for the second semester of113academic year (Academic Year 113, Spring Semester) will be cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to your course planning and appreciate your kind understanding. Course Adjustment Guidelines: During the first week of the semester, students may add other courses via the online system. During the second week, students may enroll in courses using the course add/drop form (by instructor approval). If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact the Department of Japanese. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

The course “International Course on Person Movement and Cultural Communication” (Course Code: 556750001), jointly offered for both undergraduate and graduate students, Students are welcome to enroll. For the 113 academic year, the following courses are divided into A/B/C classes, each with a maximum of 20 students: Japanese Conversation & Listening (I) Japanese Conversation & Listening (II) Japanese Composition (I) Japanese Composition (II) In the 2nd semester, the classes for Japanese Conversation & Listening (II)and Japanese Composition (II)will be reassigned by the system (i.e., the instructors will be rotated). To ensure balance in class size and proficiency levels, Department of Japanese students (including double majors) are not allowed to request course withdrawals or class changes, unless there is a verified physical or mental health condition approved by the department. If any scheduling conflict prevents students from taking the above-mentioned courses in the upcoming semester, they may submit a Course Withdrawal Request Form (see attached) by February 11 (Tue.), either in person at the department office or via email to japanese@nccu.edu.tw. After February 11, students must handle withdrawals themselves during the add/drop period through the Office of Academic Affairs. Regarding Minor Program Courses: The courses " Japanese Reading(1)" and " Japanese Listening" are required for students who declared the Japanese minor in AY 113. Those who declared the minor before AY 113 should instead take "Elementary Japanese" or " Studies in Japanese Language (1)/(2)". Please refer to the Substitute Course Table for Japanese Minor Requirements for more details. ⚠️ Please note: Students taking courses from the Japanese Department as part of a minor must pay full tuition, even when auditing. Refer to the “AY 113 Minor Program Tuition Policy” for details. For more information about the minor program, please refer to the FAQ for Japanese Minor Students on the department website.

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According to the resolution passed at the departmental meeting held in March 2024 (Academic Year 113), starting from Academic Year 113, “Japanese Conversation & Listening (I)” and “Japanese Composition (I)” will no longer allow class changes. However, “Japanese Conversation & Listening (II)” and “Japanese Composition (II)” will have class rotations between the first and second semesters. The rotation method is as follows: In the first semester, classes A/B/C will rotate to classes C/A/B in the second semester. Only the instructors of the three classes will be changed accordingly. The changes in instructors for the three classes are as follows: (Students of this department and double majors, unless having special physical or psychological circumstances, are not allowed to change classes. Thank you for your cooperation.) Course Name Course Code Class First Semester Second Semester Japanese Composition (II) 506009-00 A班 增田高志 芝田沙代子 506009-01 B班 芝田沙代子 城戶秀則 506009-02 C班 城戶秀則 增田高志   Course Name Course Code Class First Semester Second Semester 日文習作(二) 506011-00 A班 增田高志 芝田沙代子 506011-01 B班 芝田沙代子 城戶秀則 506011-02 C班 城戶秀則 增田高志  

Oral Exam Order for Master’s Program Screening, Academic Year 114 (Please check in only when your designated reporting time arrives.)   Date: Friday, November 8, 2024 Check-in Location: Department of Japanese Office, 1st Floor, Jitao Building (Room 340102) Oral Exam Location: Department of Japanese Audiovisual Room, 1st Floor, Jitao Building (Room 340105) Notes: Please be sure to bring your valid identification and the original JLPT N1 or N2 certificate for verification. NCCU Campus Map: https://www.nccu.edu.tw/var/file/0/1000/img/7/107nccucampumap.pdf Nearby Parking Options: Wanxing Elementary School Underground Parking, approximately a 5-minute walk to the main gate of NCCU. Muzha Zoo Parking Lot, approximately a 25-minute walk to the main gate, or about 15–20 minutes by bus to the main gate. oreder Check-in Time Scheduled Start Time Candidate Number Name 1 13:50 14:00~14:10 61410001 羅○澤 2 14:00 14:11~14:21 61410002 陳○婷 3 14:10 14:22~14:32 61410003 陳○寧 4 14:20 14:33~14:43 61410004 詹○超 5 14:30 14:44~14:54 61410005 江○維 14:54~15:00休息時間 6 14:50 15:00~15:10 61410006 黃○晴 7 15:00 15:11~15:21 61410007 陳○亨 8 15:10 15:22~15:32 61410008 曾○閎 9 15:20 15:33~15:43 61410009 徐○汎 10 15:30 15:44~15:54 61410010 王○淇  

The following course will be cancelled as of 12:00 PM, September 26, 2024 (Academic Year 113): 010102-021 Elementary Japanese Please be advised accordingly.

The following five courses will be cancelled as of 5:00 PM, September 16, 2024 (Academic Year 113): 010107-001 Japanese Composition 010103-061 Japanese Conversation (I) 010105-051 Japanese Conversation (II) 010131-011Studies in Japanese Language (1) 010132-001Studies in Japanese Language (2) Please take note and plan accordingly.