Department of Japanese, NCCU

Winter Vacation Period: From Monday, December 22, 2025 to Sunday, February 22, 2026. Classes resume on Monday, February 23, 2026. Special Holidays: Friday, January 2, 2026 and Friday, February 13, 2026 are designated university holidays. Lunar New Year Holiday: Saturday, February 14 – Sunday, February 22, 2026 (university closed). Emergency Contact During Winter and Lunar New Year Holidays: Campus Safety Center: +886-919-099-119 / ext. 66119 On-site Police Team: +886-2-2938-7129 / ext. 66110

Congratulations to Participant #8, who stood out among all entries and is now the official logo of the Department of Japanese Language and Culture! Let’s give a big round of applause! ???? We also want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to all participants: Don’t be discouraged! In our eyes, every submission was outstanding and full of creativity ✨ Thank you all for your enthusiasm and dedication, which made this contest truly exciting and memorable!

Application Open until September 12 Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be: ① Undergraduate students in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year in the Department; ② Double-major students who have completed at least 16 required credits in the Department (excluding transferred credits); ③ Master's program students in their 1st or 2nd year. Returning students in their 5th undergraduate year or 3rd master's year after studying in Japan for one year. A conduct grade of A and a GPA of 80 or above in the previous semester, with no failing grades. Active participation in international exchange activities, Japanese-related competitions (on or off campus), or outstanding service contributions. Must be enrolled in courses offered by the Department in the previous semester. Ineligible Applicants: Those who are scheduled to study abroad for over one month during the scholarship period. Those with full-time employment income at the time of selection. Those with full-time employment income during the scholarship period. Required Application Documents (submit hard copies to the Department Office by the application deadline): Scholarship application form (see attachment). Official transcript of all academic records. Undergraduate students: a study plan for the scholarship period. Master’s students: a research plan plus three course reports. Other supporting documents for review (e.g., language proficiency certificates, volunteer service proof, award certificates, etc.). For further details, please refer to the Nitori International Scholarship at National Chengchi University Regulations.

一、Application Period Graduate Students (incl. In-service Programs)： 2025年8月11日（一）至8月14日（四）  上午 9:00–12:00｜下午 2:00–4:00 Undergraduate Students (incl. Transfer Students)： 2025年8月18日（一）至8月21日（四） 上午 9:00–12:00｜下午 2:00–4:00 二、Submission Instructions Applicants must prepare the following documents and submit them in person to their respective department offices. Submissions by post or email will not be accepted.  Required Documents Credit Transfer Application Form (Do not print double-sided) Official transcript (in Chinese) from your previous institution Syllabus of the courses (mandatory for general education or if required by your department) Course Recognition Form (for courses not counted toward your previous degree)

The summer recess for Academic Year 114 will run from Monday, June 23 to Sunday, August 31, 2025. According to the university’s summer scheduling plan, staff members will take a total of 9 summer leave days, including: 5 common leave days: July 18 (Fri), July 25 (Fri), August 8 (Fri), August 15 (Fri), and August 22 (Fri) 4 flexible leave days: To be arranged by individual offices In case of emergencies during the summer break, please contact: Campus Security Center: 0919-099-119 / Extension 66119 Campus Guard Office: +886-2-2938-7129 / Extension 66110

The admission list for the 114th double major/extended minor programs is available in the attached file. Please refer to the FAQ section on double major/extended minor programs on our department’s official website for more information. Students admitted to the minor program are encouraged to join our department’s message board: https://www.facebook.com/groups/japanese506 Any class-related announcements (such as classroom changes) will be promptly posted on the message board. Students admitted to the double major program will be notified separately.

Kobe University’s “Summer Japanese Language and Culture Intensive Program” is a 10-day intensive Japanese course specially designed for Japanese language learners from overseas universities that have academic exchange agreements with Kobe University. The program aims to provide students with an immersive experience of Japanese culture and society through Japanese language learning and interactive communication with Japanese people. The 2025 program is planned to be held in person, scheduled as follows: Program Dates: July 1 (Tuesday) – July 16 (Wednesday), 2025 If you are interested in this program, you are warmly encouraged to apply! For detailed course information and schedule, please refer to the attached poster. Eligibility: Applicants should have intermediate or above Japanese proficiency (JLPT N2 / CEFR B1) or higher. Application Procedure: Please email the completed application form (attached) to japanese@nccu.edu.tw by noon, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Thank you! Fees: Payment to Kobe University includes: (A) Participation Fee: JPY 30,000 (B) Dormitory Fee: approximately JPY 65,000 to 75,000 Additional expenses to be borne by participants: Round-trip airfare and local transportation in Japan Meals Overseas travel insurance Passport application fees Personal transportation and souvenir expenses, etc.

Dear students, The Morito Institute of Global Higher Education, Hiroshima University is offering the 2025 Summer Program in Japanese Language and Culture to promote mutual understanding between Taiwan and Japan. The program will be held in person during the summer vacation:  Program Dates: July 8 (Tue) – July 22 (Tue), 2025 Please refer to the attached brochure (poster) for detailed schedule and program contents. Eligibility: Undergraduate students in their second year or above who are interested in Japanese culture.   Must be able to enroll in overseas travel insurance. Application Materials: Please submit the following documents via email to japanese@nccu.edu.tw by 12:00 PM on Thursday, June 19, 2025. (a) Recommendation Form (to be completed by faculty/staff) (b) Application Form (Excel file, completed by the applicant) (c) Copy of passport (If not available yet, please submit upon issuance) (d) Recent ID photo (taken within the last month, JPEG or similar digital file) (e) Complete academic transcript (in English or Chinese; full-year transcripts only) Program Fees: Payable to Hiroshima University: (A) Tuition Fee: JPY 93,000 (B) Accommodation Fee: approximately JPY 40,000 Note: The program may be cancelled if fewer than 5 students apply. Additional expenses to be borne by participants: (1) Round-trip airfare and local transportation in Japan (2) Meals (3) Overseas travel insurance (4) Passport application fees (5) Personal transportation and souvenir purchases, etc.

The list of graduate student scholarship recipients is as follows: Ranking Name Allocated Amount 1 陳○辰 6093 2 潘○惠 5000 3 屈○承 4000

The recipients of the scholarship for the 114th academic year are as follows: 111506008  111506037  Congratulations to both students on their outstanding performance!

Important Curriculum Changes: Elementary Japanese will be offered for the last time in the 114academic year. Starting from the 115 academic year, it will be replaced by Japanese Reading(1) Studies in Japanese Language (1)and Studies in Japanese Language (2) will be restructured as Japanese Listening and Advanced Japanese Listening, respectively. Students admitted to the extended minor program before the 114 academic year (i.e., 113 AY or earlier) may use Japanese Listening to fulfill the requirement for Japanese Language (1), and Advanced Japanese Listening to fulfill the requirement for Japanese Language (2) . Tuition Fees: Please refer to the chart above for the tuition rates.

List of Graduate Student Scholarship Recipients： [Graduate Student Scholarship – Applications Open Until 5/2] Applications for the Graduate Student Scholarship for this semester are now open and will be accepted until Friday, May 2, 12:00 PM. Interested students should prepare all required documents and submit them to the Department of Japanese Office before the deadline. Thank you! Based on the "NCCU College of Foreign Languages and Literature Guidelines for Graduate Student Scholarships." Eligibility: Master’s students (1st and 2nd year) and doctoral students (1st, 2nd, and 3rd year) enrolled in departments under the College of Foreign Languages and Literature. Ineligible students: Part-time graduate students, trainee students, students on leave of absence, and exchange students. Required Documents: (1) Application form (Download from the College of Foreign Languages and Literature website) (2) Academic transcript (3) Other supporting documents, such as: Proof of participation in academic activities (e.g., presented papers or certificates of participation in academic conferences)