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STUDY IN JAPAN
iCLA
EXCHANGE INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
YAMANASHI GAKUIN UNIVERSITY
FALL
2020
iCLA AT A GLANCE
Student to
5:1 Faculty Ratio
Students'
30+ Nationality
International
55% Students
Full Time Faculty
88% Members Educated
Overseas
Partner
60+ Universities
90 mins from Tokyo
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
iCLA PROGRAM DETAILS
iCLA & Yamanashi Gakuin 03 Approximate Fee 21
Why iCLA? 04 Important Dates 22
How to Apply 23
Student Visa 24
Insurance 25
Scholarship 26
ACADEMICS CONTACT
Political Science 05 Meet Our Team 27
Global Business & Economics 06 Contact Info & Media 28
Interdisciplinary Arts 07
Japan Studies 08
Electives 09
Workshops & Practical 11
LIFE REFERENCE
Living in Kofu, Japan 13 FAQ 29
Student Life 17 Academic Calender 31
Housing & Facilities 19 Course List 34
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iCLA
The International College of Liberal Arts (iCLA) is a four- year, liberal arts college where
the primary language of instruction is English. Just 90 minutes west of Tokyo, iCLA
combines a multi-cultural learning environment with a beautifully traditional Japanese
setting in the shadow of Mt Fuji. iCLA offers students the unique opportunity to immerse
themselves in the very essence of Japanese culture, whilst acquiring a contemporary and
globally relevant education at our state of the art facilities.
YAMANASHI GAKUIN
UNIVERSITY
Yamanashi Gakuin University (YGU) is a private institution established in 1946, offering
the entire vertical of education from kindergarten to graduate school. The university
student body totals over 3,800 students across the undergraduate and graduate faculties.
Today, it is nationally known for achievements in sports and has produced numerous
Olympic athletes and coaches. Faculty members include a 2002 Karate world champion
and a 5-time national Judo champion come to iCLA to teach.
iCLA is one of the newest undergraduate faculties of Yamanashi Gakuin University, and it
is one of the most diverse programs in Japan, with over 60% foreign faculty and a
curriculum taught in English. There are roughly 120 degree-seeking students and 30
international exchange students on campus representing about 30+ different countries.
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WHY iCLA? Liberal Arts Education at iCLA contains both depth and breadth, as students study a variety of disciplines while acquiring a deep understanding of their chosen area. Courses are available in Arts & Music, Japan Studies, Global Business & Economics, Politics, Sociology, Psychology, Quantitative Reasoning & Natural Science, and others. iCLA also offers workshops in Japanese instruments, Martial Arts, Performing & Visual Arts, and Music. Rigorous, interdisciplinary, student-centered, active, autonomous learning in a global residential campus atmosphere brings an important well-roundedness to student education. Courses taught in English All courses are taught in English except for Japanese language courses and a few Japan Studies workshops. Japan Area Studies & Language Program allows you to study Japan with a cross-disciplinary approach that includes experiential Japanese Arts and Culture workshops. Japanese language courses are offered from a beginner to advanced level. On-Campus Housing Guaranteed All incoming exchange students are guaranteed an individual private bedroom with shared common area, shower rooms, and toilets. Scholarship Opportunity Incoming international exchange students to iCLA may be eligible to apply for JASSO Scholarship for short-term study in Japan (Monthly stipend: JPY 80,000, conditions apply).
POLITICAL SCIENCE
P olitical science addresses some of the fundamental problems facing human society. Questions
concerning government policies aimed at achieving economic stability and growth, the reduction of the
gap between the rich and poor, the role of NGOs to affect social and political change, the relations
between countries, the crisis of our democratic institutions, and the world peace are all on our research
agenda here at iCLA. The general purpose of our progressive-level political science courses is to
address these and other similar important issues in a multidisciplinary way, and, simultaneously, to
expose students to think critically and reason analytically about the constant evolving political
landscape in Asia compared to the rest of the world. Our courses are carefully designed to prepare our
students for postgraduate studies as well as for a rich and rewarding career both in Asia and globally in
the fields of international relations and diplomacy, public administration and government service, non-
government organizations and community building, and research and business.
MEET OUR FACULTY
ROSARIO LARATTA TAKASHI TSUKAMOTO KOJI HARAGUCHI
PROFESSOR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR LECTURER
POLITICAL SCIENCE POLITICAL SCIENCE POLITICAL SCIENCE
AND SOCIAL POLICY
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GLOBAL BUSINESS
& ECONOMICS
G lobal Business and Economics offers a blend of application and theory, utilizing an applied
approach to Business, with a social-science oriented emphasis on Economics. All courses are studied
from a global perspective, giving students a career advantage in the modern global society, whatever
career they choose in the future.
In the program, there are two streams. One stream is the business stream; the other is the economic
stream. The former is more practical and deals more with the issues in the real world. The economic
stream is more theoretical, although we try to link the theories with realities in the business sector. We
will be using theoretical concepts to understand how the real world of business works in the areas of
business and finance. We will try to understand how thinking has evolved over hundreds of years,
regarding concepts like the creation of wealth, why there such large gaps in income distribution across
segments of society as measured by the Gini Index, for example. We do not teach business and
economics in dollars, and cents, euros or yens. We teach them with a human face.
MEET OUR FACULTY
JOSEPH Y LIAN MICHAEL LACKTORIN HITORSHI SUGA
PROFESSOR FOUNDING DEAN ASSOCIATE DEAN
ECONOMICS PROFESSOR BUSINESS
BUSINESS, ECONOMICS
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JAPAN STUDIES
J apan Studies at iCLA has two major aims: promote your competence in Japanese language and offer
you an in-depth understanding of Japan. Comprehensive language studies take you from a beginner’s
level all the way to advanced Japanese. Experts in their fields offer a large variety of courses about
Japanese culture, history, economics, and politics. For instance, you can engage in martial arts such as
Judo, Karate, Aikido, Nanba, or Shugendo. You also can learn more about manga, anime and Japanese
film or take a class on the history of Japanese technology where we talk about transistor radios, robots
and computer games.
There is another fascinating aspect of coming to iCLA. Being based in Kofu puts you right at the center
of Japan with Mt. Fuji, Tokyo, and Yokohama easily accessible.
Doing Japan Studies at iCLA will enhance your appreciation of a deeply fascinating country. You will
gain new views, insights, and experiences that might even change the way you think about the world.
MEET OUR FACULTY
JUERGEN MELZER DARREN ASHMORE WILLIAM REED
PROFESSOR PROFESSOR PROFESSOR
HISTORY JAPAN STUDIES JAPAN STUDIES
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INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTS
I nterdisciplinary Arts covers a broad range of creative practice in visual arts, performance, language
arts, sonic arts and music. Students gain a rich understanding of their chosen specialization and work
through the medium of a wider creative process by exploring these disciplines from practical,
theoretical and historical perspectives. For example, students can study painting and sculpture,
interactive arts, graphic design, music technology, art history, creative writing and poetry alongside
courses in Japanese arts and aesthetics such as Japanese art history, koto performance, Kabuki theatre
and ukiyo-e woodblock printing. We also offer performance and exhibition opportunities each semester
in our arts gala. Above all, with a broad range of arts courses iCLA teaches students to be creative, and
creative individuals are highly sought after in any line of work.
MEET OUR FACULTY
MICHAEL BLOW SAM STOCKER KIRBY RECORD
PROFESSOR LECTURER PROFESSOR
INTERDISCIPLINARY ART AND DESIGN LANGUAGE ARTS
ARTS AND MUSIC
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OTHER DISCIPLINES
I CLA offers students an English language liberal arts curriculum which enables students a strong
academic foundation in four major areas of studies. Apart from four majors in Global Business and
Economics, Political Science, Japan Studies and Interdisciplinary Arts, students can take courses in
areas such as
Sociology
Psychology
Natural Sciences
Quantitative Reasoning
Health & Physical Education
These courses allow students flexibility in choice of courses beyond their specialized area and they gain
necessary breadth in their college education which is essence of liberal arts education.
MEET OUR FACULTY
SANJAY JHINGAN MASAHIRO TOMA FUKUMI GENJIMA
DEAN, PROFESSOR ASSOCIATE DEAN, PROFESSOR AND
PHYSICS, MATHEMATICS ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF
JAPANESE LANGUAGE CAREER DEVELOPMENT
09SUMIE JASMINE TZUMIN CHANGE DAVID KNUDSEN
KAWAKAMI ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR LECTURER
LECTURER ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
DAVID O'DONNELL VAHID RAFIEYAN KANUPRIYA DUA
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR LECTURER
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
MARIKO OKABE YOSHITAKE HANASHIRO JUN IMAKI
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR LECTURER LECTURER
JAPANESE LANGUAGE JAPANESE LANGUAGE JAPANESE LANGUAGE
and 12 adjunct faculty members
10WORKSHOPS ＆ PRACTICAL
JAPANESE KOTO KARATE
FUJI CULTURE JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY
AIKIDO JAPANESE ART OF
FLOWER ARRANGEMENT
*WORKSHOPS & PRACTICAL (HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSE
STUDENT TAKE 2×75 CLASSES PER WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS AND RECEIVE 1 CREDIT
11WORKSHOPS ＆ PRACTICAL
GRAHIC DESIGN SCULPTING
DRAWING PAINTING
ACTING & DIRECTING INTERPRETATIVE DANCE
AND OTHERS:
POLITICAL SIMURATION GAME, EXPERIENCING TEACHING JAPANESE, SHAKUHACHI,
SOUND AS A MEDIUM, INTERACTIVE ART, NOH THEATER, JUDO, NANBA, SHUGENDO
12LIVING IN KOFU
iCLA is located in Kofu City, the capital of Yamanashi prefecture, Japan.
Yamanashi is famed for its beautiful mountains and lakes, historic sites,
hot springs, hiking trails, fruit orchards and vineyards, against the iconic
backdrop of Mount Fuji. The picturesque landscapes of Yamanashi are
the perfect location to enjoy the varied beauty of Japan’s four seasons.
13Yamanashi is also known as the birthplace of Japanese wine and the Japan’s Kingdom of Fruit. A wide selection of fresh, local grown vegetables and fruits is readily available and students can enjoy fruits picking at local farms. Many local events like craft markets, cultural parades, and fireworks festivals are held throughout the year. Conveniently located just a 90-minute train ride from the world's most populous metropolis, Tokyo, students can also enjoy the entertainment, shopping, cuisine and unique culture on weekends while studying in a quiet and safe environment of Yamanashi. Whether it is delicious food, great nature, calmness of Onsen, or the hastle and bustle of Tokyo that interest you, there is something for everyone.
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STUDENT LIFE
We have a wide range of sports and culture-related student–led
university clubs where international students are highly encouraged to
join. Many on-campus events held throughout the academic year such as
the university-wide school festivals where student clubs and local shop
vendors set up booths to sell merchandise and festival foods.
There are plenty of opportunities for students to organize creative and
cross-cultural events celebrating our multicultural student body, where
students can share their talents, works, heritage and traditions with the
rest of the community. Gala - great music & dance acts, an exhibition of
artworks and writing showcasing - is the highlights of semester at iCLA.
17HOUSING
&
FACILITIES
iCLA residence halls is a microcosm of
our global community. As international
students and Japanese students reside
together in the same facility, there are
plenty of opportunities for building
global friendships.
Our accommodation is designed so you
can find a balance between privacy and
social life that best suits your own
lifestyle. All exchange students are
guaranteed an individual private
bedroom, with shared common area,
shower rooms, and toilets. Residence
halls are connected directly to the iCLA
building for convenient access to our
classrooms.
19Dormitories, classrooms, and offices are
designed by Toyo Ito - one of the
world's most celebrated architects and
winner of the 2013 Pritzker Award.
Students residing in our student
accommodation are enrolled in a meal
plan and meals are served three times a
day on weekdays in our spacious
cafeteria.
A student lounge, a dojo, a traditional
tatami room, a music studio as well as
numerous study spaces for individual or
group study are available for students.
20APPROXIMATE FEE
FALL 2020 ENTRY
ITEMS 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTERS
Room & Utilities 211,500 564,000
Board 180,000 360,000
Cleaning Fee 30,000 30,000
Rental Items 0-15,000 0-15,000
TOTAL (JPY) 421,500-437,500 954,000-969,000
All fees are subject to change. For example, due to changes to the school
calendar, the days and the number of days in which meals are provided may
change. Thus, the prices shown in the chart are for reference only. The actual
expense amount will be outlined in the invoice which will be sent via email.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided at the cafeteria from Monday to
Friday. Meals during winter/summer breaks are optional and not included
above.
Water, gas electricity, maintenance including common area are included above.
Cost calculation does not include other fees such as daily spending money, field
trips, textbooks, transportation fees, etc.
The fees should be paid in lump-sum payment before each semester starts.
The cleaning and painting fee are required without exception.
In principle, all students must enroll in the meal plan. Should you have medical,
health and/or religious reasons that prevent you from enrolling in the meal
plan, then you will be required to submit a form during the visa process.
In principle, you are not allowed to stay in the dormitory before or after your
studies at iCLA.
RENTAL ITEMS (ONE-TIME PAYMENT)
BEDDING SET MINI-FRIDGE BICYCLE
6,500 YEN 2,000 YEN 7,000 YEN
21WHAT'S NEXT?
IMPORTANT DATES FALL 2020 ENTRY
ITEMS DATES
Nomination & Application January 15 - April 15, 2020
Result Notification April 16 – April 22, 2020
Confirmation Deadline April 30, 2020
CoE Application Deadline May 28, 2020
Entry-related Documents Deadline End of June, 2020
Student Visa Application July - August, 2020
Pre-departure Preparation July - August, 2020
Arrival & Dorm Check-in August 25 - 26, 2020
Orientation Week August 27 - 31, 2020
First Day of Classes September 1, 2020
Last Day of Classes December 14, 2020
Final Exam December 15 - 21, 2020
Departure & Dorm Check-out December 22, 2020
(1-semester student only)
22HOW TO
APPLY
1. Check your Eligibility
Your home institution is a partner school of iCLA.
You have completed at least one academic year at your home institution.
You have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
You have a TOEFL score of 213 (CBT), 550 (PBT), 80 (iBT), Cambridge FCE,
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
*Not applicable if your native language is English or if classes at your home institution are taught in English. Please
consult with your international office/exchange coordinator to verify if the English language requirement is applicable
to you or not. Japanese language skills are not a requirement.
2. Ask for Nomination
Have your international office/exchange coordinator nominate you to iCLA.
3. Apply
Submit all the required documents to your international office/exchange
coordinator.
Required Documents
A photocopy of a valid passport or a similar ID
Photocopies of all post-secondary academic transcript(s) in English
Certificate of English Language Proficiency
(Only required for non-native speakers of English)
Application Form 1-5 (download from our website)
Form 1 : Application for Study Abroad at iCLA
Form 2 : Two Faculty Recommendation Letters
Form 3 : Statement of Purpose
Form 4 : Study Plan at iCLA
Form 5 : Mental Health History and Class Assistant
Schedule
Application Period January 15 - April 15, 2020
Result Notification Day April 23 - 24, 2020
Confirmation Deadline April 30, 2020
CoE Application Deadline May 28, 2020
Notes
Nominations should be sent at least two weeks before the application deadline.
Rolling admissions depend on: 1) availability 2) applicant intake number 3)
overall applicant number.
Late applications may be rejected regardless of circumstances.
The visa process CANNOT begin until you confirm your participation.
23STUDENT
VISA
This is a procedure for student who have been accepted to iCLA. Step 1, 2, and
3 are for Certificate of Eligibility (CoE), a document required to have before
applying for a student visa.
The CoE is an extremely important document and must be submitted on time.
The entire process may take 2 to 3 months.
You will need a passport that is valid for at least one year from your planned
date of entry to iCLA when applying for a student visa. An already expired
passport or one that is about to expire requires renewal before the visa process
can begin.
Switching your visa status from tourist to student is NOT accepted under the
current immigration law.
iCLA will provide a more complete guide to accepted nominees who have
confirmed their participation.
STEP1
The student prepares and submits the following 6 documents
to iCLA.
1. CoE application form
2. A photocopy of a valid passport
3. A digital 3cm × 4cm photo ID
4. Certificate of Health
5. Financial Supporting Documents
6. Mailing Address Form
STEP2
iCLA reviews all documents and the applies for the CoE by
submitting the above documents received from the student to
Immigration Bureau of Japan.
STEP3
iCLA receives the issured CoE from Immigration of Bureau of
Japan and sends it to the postal address of the students'
home institution along with other documents by physical
mail.
STEP4
The student applies for a student visa with the issued CoE
along with other documents at the nearest Japanese Embassy
or Consulate where he/she lives.
24INSURANCE
TWO types of insurance are required
All international exchange students are required to have TWO types of
insurance during their stay at iCLA - both are required without exception
Type 1 - Travel/ Health Insurance
This insurance can be purchased in your home country prior to coming
to iCLA and can be used during your stay in Japan. However, this
insurance must cover at least the following three items:
1) medical evacuation
2) body repatriation
3) third-party liability
iCLA requires you to send a copy of the entire insurance policy in
English or Japanese to iCLA a few month before your arrival at iCLA.
More information will be provided later to students who have
confirmed their participation.
If your insurance does not cover one or more of these items, you will
need to purchase them during an insurance information session at
iCLA. Please note that you will only have the choice of buying items 1-
3 together in one package or item 3 alone during the session.
Type 2 – Japanese National Health Insurance
This insurance is REQUIRED for all international exchange students in
addition to Type 1, regardless whether you already have another
insurance – this is the Japanese law.
No action is necessary before coming to iCLA. You will be
automatically enrolled in it after you have checked in and registered at
Kofu City Hall.
Payment slips will be physically mailed to your student mailbox in the
iCLA dormitory. You will be responsible for paying this during your
stay at iCLA.
25SCHOLARSHIP
JASSO Scholarship for Short-term Study in Japan
Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) offers scholarship for
qualified international students who are accepted by a Japanese
university under a student exchange agreement between the
Japanese university and their home higher educational institution
outside Japan.
Incoming international exchange students to iCLA may be eligible to
apply for the JASSO scholarship. Selected students will receive a
monthly stipend of 80,000 yen per each full month of study at iCLA.
Scholarship Period
‣One-semester (Spring or Fall starter): 4 months
‣Two-semesters (Spring starter): 9 months
‣Two-semesters (Fall starter): 11 months
More information will be provided later to students who have
confirmed their study abroad participation.
26MEET OUR TEAM
WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU!
Rumiko & Kazuha, iCLA Study Abroad Team
iCLA Administrative Office
27CONTACT & MEDIA
POSTAL ADDRESS
International College of Liberal Arts
Yamanashi Gakuin University
2-7-17 Sakaori, Kofu
Yamanashi 400-0805 Japan
PHONE
TEL: +81-55-224-1350
FAX: +81-55-224-1991
EMAIL
icla.inbound@ygu.ac.jp
WEBSITE
https://www.icla.ygu.ac.jp/en/
WEBSITE INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK TWITTER YOUTUBE
28FAQ
VISA & ENTRY RELATED
Q: Wii I be able to extend my stay for another semester?
A: If you are originally only studying for one semester and the agreement between
your university and iCLA permits extended stays, then it is possible to extend
your stay for an additional semester for a total of two semesters. It is important
to note that you will be required to pay additional fees such as room and board
(this also includes the winter or summer break/period), and to renew your
visa.The extension process is complicated and failure to submit the necessary
documents on time can result in deportation.
Q: Do I need vaccinations or specific medical tests before coming to Japan? When
should the medical test be performed?
A: Although a medical checkup is required prior to coming to Japan, iCLA does not
require any specific vaccinations or specific medical tests. It is, however, highly
recommended to consult your doctor for vaccination suggestions before traveling.
Please note that iCLA does not provide any medical services. The medical test
must be done within six months from the date of entry at iCLA at the earliest.
ROOM&BOARD RELATED
Q: Is early move-in possible?
A: No, it is not. You must arrive at iCLA on move-in dates. If you come earlier,
then you will be responsible for your own accommodation.
Q: Can I stay in my dormitory room after my study abroad term has ended?
A: No, you cannot. The dormitory room is only made available for students taking
classes at iCLA so after you have completed your study abroad term(s), you must
move-out by the move-out deadline.
Q: Can I change my dormitory room?
A: No, you cannot.
Q: I am traveling with a lot of luggage. Can I ship some of it to iCLA in advance?
A: No, you cannot. iCLA Admin Office does NOT accept any form of shipped
luggage. All sent luggage will be rejected.
Q: What should I do for meals during the weekend and national holidays?
A: There are several convenience stores and restaurants in walking distance. You
can buy boxed meals (bentos) for around 500 yen each and eat at most of the
nearby restaurants for under 1000 yen per meal. The best way to explore and
learn is by making friends with existing Japanese and international students!
STUDENT LIFE RELATED
Q: Are there any clubs that I can join?
A: Yes, there are. The parent institution, Yamanashi Gakuin University, has a wide
range of casual and serious clubs in art, sports music, creativity, etc. Please note
that most clubs use Japanese and that serious sports clubs have strict
requirements for membership that are decided on a case-by-case basis. The main
campus also has a gym with membership available at a low price (gym orientation
attendance required)
29Q: Will I need to open a Japanese bank account?
A: You are not required to open a Japanese bank account since the ATMs on
campus can accommodate bank transfers by cash deposits. There are ATMs at
seven eleven convenience stores with foreign card functionality (please check
with your local bank or credit card company regarding transaction fees). I f you
want to open a bank account, there will be an information session during
orientation week at iCLA explaining the necessary procedures.
Q: Can I work part-time while studying at iCLA?
A: Yes, and no. The original visa you are issued is a student visa which does NOT
permit you to work part- time. In order to work part-time, you must fill out
“Application for Permission to Engage in Activity other than that Permitted under
the Status of Residence Previously Granted” form. After this form is approved,
you will receive a stamp in your passport allowing you to work part-time (up to 28
hours per week) during your exchange period at iCLA; however, absolutely no jobs
in any sexual service (and/or related) industries are permitted. Please note that
the procedures for this differs between before and after arrival at Japan. If you
are planning or even just thinking about working part-time while in Japan, we
highly encourage you to fill out the form (provided during the visa process) and
submit it to the immigration officer at the airport when you first come to Japan,
NOT after coming to iCLA.
Q: Are there part-time jobs available at iCLA?
A: Yes, there are. Throughout the academic year, there are numerous events held
on campus, which often require student helpers. You can seasonally work part-
time and help at these events. Please note that the availability of these jobs
strictly depends on the frequency and type of event as well as the number of
student helpers required.
ACADEMIC RELATED
Q: What is the minimum number of credits required for the student visa?
A: 12 credits (1 credit is equivalent to 2 ECTS (for students from EU))
Q: What is the maximum number of credits I can take at iCLA per semester
A: In principle, 18 credits. If you wish to enroll for more than 18 credits, you may
do so with the approval of the iCLA exchange student academic advisor at iCLA.
Q: I am currently taking intermediate Japanese at my home university. Can I take
advanced Japanese at iCLA?
A: Although you can put advanced Japanese in your Study Plan (Application Form
4), all international exchange students are required to take a Japanese placement
test upon arrival at iCLA which means you may or may not end up taking your
originally planned course. In addition, only 1 level of Japanese Language Course
can be taken per semester.
Q: Excluding Japanese language courses, are there any pre-requisites?
A: Although international exchange students do not have pre-requisites, in
principle, all seminar and foundation courses are only for degree-seeking students
and priority is given to degree-seeking students in some of the introductory
courses and workshops during registration. If you have specific questions
regarding the difficulty level or eligibility of a certain course, please contact us.
Q: Can I get a transcript from iCLA?
A: Yes, you can. One copy will be sent to your home institution for administrative
use after all your grades are confirmed. If you want to have a copy for yourself
personally, you can request it while you are at iCLA for 300 yen or after you leave
iCLA for 300-500 yen plus postage. You can also request other types of
certificates such as Certificate of Enrollment Period and Certificate of Course
Enrollment.
30iCLA Academic Calendar YEAR 2020
授業実施⽇ 補講⽇（前期・後期ともに授業期間の第8週⽬および第15週⽬の⼟曜⽇）
Class Day Make-up Class Day (the 8th & 15th Saturdays of each semester)
定期試験期間 追・再試験
Finals Week Retake/Make-up Exams
オリエンテーション カフェテリア閉鎖⽇（⾷事提供無し）
Orientation Cafeteria Closed (no meals served)
冬季特別授業期間（EAEウインタープログラム）
Winter Session (EAE) Period
APRIL DATE SCHEDULE
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 3/25-26 4⽉⽣⼊寮⽇①② Dormitory Move-in Day 1-2
25 26 27 28 3/27-4/4 オリエンテーション期間 Orientation Period
⼊寮⽇① ⼊寮⽇② 3/28 EAEクラス分けテスト（第1回）（予定） 1st EAE Placement Test(TBC)
29 30 31 1 2 3 4 3/29 EAEクラス分けテスト（第2回）（予定） 2nd EAE Placement Test(TBC)
⼊学式 1 JLP クラス分けテスト（予定） JLP Placement Test(TBC)
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 全学合同⼊学式 Spring Semester Entrance Ceremony
① ① ① ① ① 健康診断 6 前期授業開始 Spring Semester Classes Begin
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 11 健康診断（予定） Medical Checkup(TBC)
② ② ② ② ② 6-17 履修登録期間（EAE科⽬外） Course Registration Period (Except for EAE courses)
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 20-24 履修中⽌受付期間（申請のみ） Course Withdrawal Period (by application only)
③ ③ ③ ③ ③ 29 昭和の⽇（授業実施） National Holiday (Class Day)
26 27 28 29 30
④ ④ ④ ④ ◆ 4⽉⾷事提供（22⽇） April Board (22 Days)
MAY
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 3 憲法記念⽇ National Holiday
1 2 4 みどりの⽇（授業実施） National Holiday (Class Day)
④ 5 こどもの⽇（授業実施） National Holiday (Class Day)
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6 振替休⽇（授業実施） Substitute Holiday (Class Day)
⑤ ⑤ ⑤ ⑤ ⑤ 30 前期補講⽇ Spring Semester Make-up Class Day
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ※8週⽬までのクラスに休講が⽣じた場合で後⽇補講が未実施の場合
⑥ ⑥ ⑥ ⑥ ⑥ * Only for canceled classes where no make-up class was held
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
⑦ ⑦ ⑦ ⑦ ⑦
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
⑧ ⑧ ⑧ ⑧ ⑧
31
◆ 5⽉⾷事提供（21⽇） May Board (21 Days)
JUNE
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 3 創⽴記念⽇（授業実施） University Foundation Day (Class Day)
1 2 3 4 5 6
⑨ ⑨ ⑨ ⑨ ⑨
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
⑩ ⑩ ⑩ ⑩ ⑩
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
⑪ ⑪ ⑪ ⑪ ⑪
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
⑫ ⑫ ⑫ ⑫ ⑫
28 29 30
⑬ ⑬ ◆ 6⽉⾷事提供（22⽇） June Board (22 Days)
JULY
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 17 前期授業終了 Spring Semester Classes End
1 2 3 4 18 前期補講⽇ Spring Semester Make-up Class Day
⑬ ⑬ ⑬ ※15週⽬までのクラスに休講が⽣じた場合で後⽇補講が未実施の場合
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 * Only for canceled classes where no make-up class was held
⑭ ⑭ ⑭ ⑭ ⑭ 20-24 前期定期（期末）試験期間 Spring Semester Finals Week
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 23 海の⽇（授業実施） National Holiday (Exam Day)
⑮ ⑮ ⑮ ⑮ ⑮ 24 スポーツの⽇（授業実施） National Holiday (Exam Day)
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 24 卒業研究提出期限 Graduation Research Project Submission Deadline
27 退寮⽇ (正規⽣、交換留学⽣) Move-out day for both degree-seeking and exchange students
26 27 28 29 30 31 28 前期追・再試験発表 Spring Semester Exam Pass/Fail List Release Date
退寮日 29-30 前期追・再試験 Spring Semester Retake/Make-up Exams
31 前期追・再試験 成績処理⽇ Spring Semester Retake/Make-up Exams Result Processing
◆ 7⽉⾷事提供（18⽇） July Board (18 Days)
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授業実施⽇ 補講⽇（前期・後期ともに授業期間の第8週⽬および第15週⽬の⼟曜⽇）
Class Day Make-up Class Day (the 8th & 15th Saturdays of each semester)
定期試験期間 追・再試験
Finals Week Retake/Make-up Exams
オリエンテーション カフェテリア閉鎖⽇（⾷事提供無し）
Orientation Cafeteria Closed (no meals served)
冬季特別授業期間（EAEウインタープログラム）
Winter Session (EAE) Period
AUGUST DATE SCHEDULE
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 3-26 夏季休業期間 Summer Break
1 10 ⼭の⽇ National Holiday
25-26 9⽉⽣⼊寮⽇①② Dormitory Move-in Day 1-2
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 27-31 オリエンテーション期間 Orientation Period
28 JLP クラス分けテスト（予定） JLP Placement Test(TBC)
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 29 EAEクラス分けテスト（予定） EAE Placement Test(TBC)
31 春学期成績発表 Spring Semester Grade Release Date
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
⼊寮⽇① ⼊寮⽇②
30 31
◆ 8⽉⾷事提供（0⽇） August Board (0 Days)
SEPTEMBER
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 後期授業開始 Fall Semester Classes Begin
1 2 3 4 5 2 全学合同⼊学式 Fall Semester Entrance Ceremony
① ⼊学式 ① ① 1-11 履修登録期間（EAE科⽬外） Course Registration Period (Except for EAE courses)
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14-18 履修中⽌受付期間（申請のみ） Course Withdrawal Period (by application only)
① ② ② ② ② 21 敬⽼の⽇（授業実施） National Holiday (Class Day)
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 22 秋分の⽇（授業実施） National Holiday (Class Day)
② ③ ③ ③ ③ 29 前期合同卒業式（学位授与式） Spring Graduation Ceremony
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
③ ④ ④ ④ ④
27 28 29 30
④ 卒業式 ⑤ ◆ 9⽉⾷事提供（22⽇） September Board (22 Days)
OCTOBER
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 17 後期補講⽇ Fall Semester Make-up Class Day
1 2 3 ※7週⽬までのクラスに休講が⽣じた場合で後⽇補講が未実施の場合
⑤ ⑤ * Only for canceled classes where no make-up class was held
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 24-25 樹徳祭（学園祭） Jutoku Festival (YGU school festival)
⑤ ⑥ ⑥ ⑥ ⑥
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
⑥ ⑦ ⑦ ⑦ ⑦
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
⑦ ⑧ ⑧ ⑧ ⑧ 樹徳祭
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
樹徳祭 ⑧ ⑨ ⑨ ⑨ ⑨ ◆ 10⽉⾷事提供（22⽇） October Board (22 Days)
NOVEMBER
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 3 ⽂化の⽇ National Holiday (No Class Day)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 23 勤労感謝の⽇ National Holiday (No Class Day)
⑨ ⑩ ⑩ ⑩ ⑩
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
⑩ ⑪ ⑪ ⑪ ⑪
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
⑪ ⑫ ⑫ ⑫ ⑫
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
⑫ ⑬ ⑬ ⑬ ⑬
29 30
⑬ ◆ 11⽉⾷事提供（21⽇） November Board (21 Days)
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授業実施⽇ 補講⽇（前期・後期ともに授業期間の第8週⽬および第15週⽬の⼟曜⽇）
Class Day Make-up Class Day (the 8th & 15th Saturdays of each semester)
定期試験期間 追・再試験
Finals Week Retake/Make-up Exams
オリエンテーション カフェテリア閉鎖⽇（⾷事提供無し）
Orientation Cafeteria Closed (no meals served)
冬季特別授業期間（EAEウインタープログラム）
Winter Session (EAE) Period
DECEMBER DATE SCHEDULE
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 12 後期補講⽇ Fall Semester Make-up Class Day
1 2 3 4 5 ※15週⽬までのクラスに休講が⽣じた場合で後⽇補講が未実施の場合
⑭ ⑭ ⑭ ⑭ * Only for canceled classes where no make-up class was held
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 後期授業終了 Fall Semester Ends
⑭ ⑮ ⑮ ⑮ ⑮ 15-21 後期定期（期末）試験期間 Fall Semester Finals Week
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 卒業研究提出期限 Graduation Research Project Submission Deadline
⑮ 22 退寮⽇ (正規⽣、交換留学⽣) Move-out day for both degree-seeking and exchange students
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 12/25-1/5 冬季休業期間 Winter Break
退寮⽇
27 28 29 30 31
◆ 12⽉⾷事提供（15⽇） December Board (15 Days)
JANUARY
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 元⽇ New Year's Day (National Holiday)
1 2 5 後期追・再試験発表 Fall Semester Exam Pass/Fail List Release Date
6-7 後期追・再試験 Fall Semester Retake/Make-up Exams
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 後期追・再試験 成績処理⽇ Fall Semester Retake/Make-up Exams Result Processing
11 成⼈の⽇ National Holiday (No Class Day)
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 12 冬季特別授業開始 Winter Session (EAE) Begins
① ① ① ① 29 秋学期成績発表 Fall Semester Grade Release Date
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 (3/8) 冬季特別授業終了 Winter Session (EAE) Ends
① ② ② ② ②
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
② ③ ③ ③ ③
31
◆ 1⽉⾷事提供（0⽇） January Board (0 Days)
FEBRUARY
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 11 建国記念の⽇（授業実施） National Holiday (Class Day)
1 2 3 4 5 6 (1/12-3/8) 冬季特別授業期間 Winter Session (EAE) Period
③ ④ ④ ④ ④ ※冬季特別授業受講対象者のみ
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 * Only for students attending Winter Session (EAE)
④ ⑤ ⑤ ⑤ ⑤
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
⑤ ⑥ ⑥ ⑥ ⑥
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
⑥ ⑦ ⑦ ⑦ ⑦
28
◆ 2⽉⾷事提供（0⽇） February Board (0 Days)
MARCH
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 8 冬季特別授業終了 Winter Session (EAE) Ends
1 2 3 4 5 6 ※特別時間割編成にて試験は期間内に実施
⑦ ⑧ ⑧ ⑧ ⑧ * Winter Session (EAE) exams held within the session
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 9 退寮最終⽇（EAE冬期特別授業受講⽣のみ） Move-out day (EAE Winter Program Registrants Only)
⑧ 退寮⽇ 15 後期合同卒業式（学位授与式） Fall Graduation Ceremony
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 15 退寮最終⽇（卒業⽣・EAE冬期特別授業受講⽣のみ）
卒業式
Final move-out day (March graduates and EAE Winter Program Registrants Only)
退寮⽇
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 16-26 春季休業期間 Spring Break
⼊寮⽇① ⼊寮⽇② 20 春分の⽇ National Holiday
28 29 30 31 24-25 4⽉⽣⼊寮⽇①② Dormitory Move-in Day 1-2
26-31 オリエンテーション期間 Orientation Period
◆ 3⽉⾷事提供（0⽇） March Board (0 Days)
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33iCLA Course List (2020AY) Note: All courses are subject to change.
Cluster/Discipline Course Number Course Title Semester Number of Credits Notes
EFAE010 English for Academic Excellence (EFAE) : A S/F 15
English for Academic
＊ Only degree-seeking students
Excellence
EFAE020 English for Academic Excellence (EFAE) : B S/F 15
FNDN030 Liberal Arts Preparation (Japanese) S/F 3
FNDN100 Academic Reading Across Disciplines S/F 3
FNDN101 Composition 1 S/F 3
FNDN102 Composition 2 S/F 3 ＊ Only degree-seeking students
FNDN103 Expository Research Writing S/F 3
FNDN111 Omnibus Themes (Spring) S 3
FNDN112 Omnibus Themes (Fall) F 3
＊ Only degree-seeking students; If required for graduation, please
Foundation Courses FNDN140 World History S/F 3
contact the iCLA Study Abroad (Inbound) Coordinator.
FNDN150 Academic Study Abroad Preparatory Course S 12
FNDN285 Internship S/F 1
FNDN290 Career Design 1 (Japanese/English) S/F 1
FNDN490 Career Design 2 (Japanese) S/F 1 ＊ Only degree-seeking students
FNDN491 Career Design 3 (Japanese) S/F 1
(FNDN301-342) （Studying Abroad） 2F-3S or 3S-3F [42]
FNDN499 Graduation Research Project S/F 2
ECON101 Microeconomics S/F 3 * Degree-seeking students have priority (Cap of 40 students)
ECON102 Macroeconomics S 3
ECON201 Intermediate Microeconomics F 3
ECON/JPNA230 Japanese Economy & Business F 3
ECON250 International Business F 3
ECON260 Marketing F 3
Global Business ECON310 Economic Growth: Theories and Evidence F 3
&
Economics ECON320 International Trade & Economics of Globalization S 3
ECON340 Small Business Finance F 3
ECON350 Entrepreneurship S 3
ECON360 Corporate Finance S 3
ECON370 Entrepreneurship Mindset F 3
ECON410 History of Economic Thought S 3
ECON499 Seminar (Economics) S/F 1 ＊ Only degree-seeking students
PSCI100 Introduction to Political Science S/F 3 * Degree-seeking students have priority (Cap of 40 students)
PSCI/SOCI/ECON210 Methods of Social Research S 3
PSCI220 Comparative Politics S 3
PSCI230 International Relations F 3
PSCI240 Introduction to Public Administration F 3
PSCI/SOCI250 Social Policy S 3
Political Science
PSCI/SOCI260 Social and Political Theory S 3
PSCI311 International Relations in the Asian Pacific Region S 3
PSCI/JPNA355 Japanese Politics and Diplomacy S 3
PSCI400 Global Politics F 3
PSCI/SOCI380 Workshop: Political Simulation Game S/F 1
PSCI499 Seminar (Political Science) S/F 1 ＊ Only degree-seeking students
Last updated: January 10, 2020
34Cluster/Discipline Course Number Course Title Semester Number of Credits Notes
LANG100 Introduction to Language Concepts F 3
LANG150 Literature Appreciation F 3 * Degree-seeking students have priority (Cap of 40 students)
LANG160 Lyric Poetry S 3
LANG200 Sociolinguistics F 3
LANG210 Semantics S 3
LANG300 World Englishes S 3
Language
Arts
LANG321 Creative Writing F 3
LANG331 Creative Nonfiction S 3
LANG/JPNA310 Modern Japanese Society and Culture Through Literature S 3
LANG350 Major Themes in World Literature F 3
LANG/JPNA450 Comparative Literature Studies S 3
LANG499 Seminar (Language Arts) S/F 1 ＊ Only degree-seeking students
ARTS100 Art Appreciation F 3
* Degree-seeking students have priority (Cap of 40 students)
ARTS/MUSC110 Interdisciplinary Arts S 3
ARTS/JPNA111 Calligraphy and Kanji Culture S/F 3
ARTS210 History of Art S 3
ARTS/JPNA220 Japanese Art and Aesthetics F 3
ARTS300 Art Studio F 3
ARTS410 Art & Communication S 3
Arts ARTS/JPNA184 Workshop: Traditional Japanese Culture S/F 1
ARTS180 Workshop: Drawing I S 1
ARTS280 Workshop: Drawing II S 1
ARTS187 Workshop: Graphic Design I F 1
ARTS287 Workshop: Graphic Design II S 1
Inter-
ARTS186 Workshop: Painting and Sculpting I S 1
disciplinary Arts
ARTS286 Workshop: Painting and Sculpting II F 1
ARTS499 Seminar (Arts) S/F 1 ＊ Only degree-seeking students
SOCI/PART/JPNA110 Japanese Society and Culture S 3
* Degree-seeking students have priority (Cap of 40 students)
PART/JPNA150 Japanese Film & Theater F 3
PART/JPNA251 Manga & Anime Studies F 3
PART/JPNA253 Samurai Code and Culture S/F 3
PART310 Japanese Cinema History S 3
PART/JPNA351 Japanese Traditional Theater F 3
Performing
Arts
PART410 Kabuki Theater S 3
PART180 Workshop: Acting I S 1
PART280 Workshop: Acting II F 1
PART185 Workshop: Directing S 1
PART/JPNA380 Workshop: Noh Theater S 1
PART499 Seminar (Performing Arts) S/F 1 ＊ Only degree-seeking students
MUSC120 Fundamentals of Sound and Music F 3
MUSC/JPNA210 Japanese Traditional Music S 3
MUSC251 Music Technology S 3
MUSC310 Sound Art F 3
MUSC/ARTS183 Workshop: Interactive Art S 1
Music
MUSC/JPNA187 Workshop: Japanese Koto F 1
MUSC/JPNA189 Workshop: Shakuhachi S 1
MUSC/ARTS283 Workshop: Sound as a Medium F 1
MUSC/SPRT289 Workshop: Interpretative Dance F 1
MUSC499 Seminar (Music) S/F 1 ＊ Only degree-seeking students
35 Last updated: January 10, 2020Cluster/Discipline Course Number Course Title Semester Number of Credits Notes
HIST/JPNA200 Japanese History Since 1800 S/F 3 * Degree-seeking students have priority (Cap of 40 students)
History HIST/PSCI/JPNA254 History of Japan's International Relations F 3
HIST/ECON/JPNA301 History of Technology in Japan S 3
JPNL110 Elementary Japanese 1 S/F 3
JPNL120 Elementary Japanese 2 S/F 3
JPNL130 Elementary Japanese 3 S/F 3
JPNL210 Intermediate Japanese 1 S/F 3
JPNL220 Intermediate Japanese 2 S/F 3
Japan Studies
JPNL250 Professional Writing in Japanese S/F 3
Japanese
JPNL270 Preparation for the N2 level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test S/F 1
Language
JPNL/JPNA280 Workshop: Experiencing Teaching Japanese S/F 1
JPNL281 Kanji in Contexts S/F 1
JPNL300 Advanced Japanese S/F 3
JPNL310 Current Issues in Japan F 1
JPNL320 Socio-Cultural Communication in Japanese S 1
JPNL370 Preparation for the N1 level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test S/F 1
QREA101 Math for Liberal Arts S 3
QREA102 College Algebra F 3
Quantitative Reasoning QREA/PSCI/ECON203 Statistics F 3
&
Natural Sciences SCNS110 Earth Science S 3
COMP100 Introduction to Programming S 3
COMP300 Introduction to Game Development S 3
SPRT/JPNA180 Health & Physical Education 1 (Nanba) F 1
SPRT/JPNA181 Health & Physical Education 1 (Aikido) S/F 1
SPRT/JPNA182 Health & Physical Education 1 (Judo) S 1
Health & Physical Education SPRT/JPNA183 Health & Physical Education 1 (Karate) F 1
SPRT/JPNA190 Health & Physical Education 1 (Shugendo) S 1
SPRT/JPNA282 Health & Physical Education 2 (Judo) F 1
SPRT/JPNA283 Health & Physical Education 2 (Karate) S 1
SOCI/JPNA186 Workshop: Fuji Culture S 1
SOCI300 Sociology of Globalization F 3
SOCI400 Cross-Culture Studies F 3
SOCI499 Seminar (Sociology) S/F 1 ＊ Only degree-seeking students
Sociology & Psychology
PSYC100 Introduction to Psychology S 3
PSYC200 Social Psychology F 3
PSYC300 Psychology of Human Personality S 3
PSYC400 Applied Psychology and Psychosocial Work F 3
Note 1: All courses are subject to change.
Note 2: Lecture courses (i.e., 3 credit courses) have a registration cap of 30 students unless specified otherwise.
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