Admission requirements
Only for students of the MA Asian Studies: Japanese Studies.
Students will only be allowed to attend the Year in Japan after passing the following courses:
Introduction to Asian Studies
Advanced Japanese 1 (120 EC)
Description
Students spend a total of one year at a partner University in Japan as part of their Master program.
The main goal of the year abroad is to further develop students’ Japanese language proficiency in order to obtain at least JLPT 1 upon returning to Leiden and conduct research for their MA thesis.
See the Year in Japan tab for more information about the year abroad.
Course objectives
Advance the student’s Japanese language proficiency and complete research for the MA thesis.
Timetable
Study abroad.
Mode of instruction
The type of courses followed varies depending on the partner University where students are placed.
Assessment method
Assessment and weighing
After completion of the courses, the official transcripts from the Japanese partner university have to be submitted to the Board of Examiners of Asian Studies for approval.
Resit
Study abroad cannot be retaken. In case of unforeseen circumstances the exam committee and the programme can offer advice on alternative options.
Inspection and feedback
Not applicable
Registration
Students do not have to register for this course.
Contact
For questions about the year abroad, contact the Year in Japan coordinator Tim Laméris
Remarks
See the Year in Japan tab for more information.