STRP

STRP (Short-Term Regular Exchange Program)

Outline
 
STRP is an arrangement made between the University of the Ryukyus and other affiliated universities which enables students to come to the University to research and take classes related to the student's major.
 
Offered Courses
1. Major Studies Course:
   2. Japanese Language and Culture Research Course (Advanced Level)
3. Japanese Studies Course (Intermediate Level)
4.Japanese Studies Course (Basic Lavel)
 
＊Please refer to Application Guidebook for further details.
      
Students who eligible in this program
1) The student's university must be affiliated with the University of the Ryukyus and also be a part of the US-UMAP.
2) Applicants must either be enrolled as full-time undergraduate students who have finished the second year of study at their home institution, or be graduate students. If applicants are junior college students, they must be in their last year of university.
3) The student must be proficient in Japanese at the level required for each given course; however, there are cases where Japanese proficiency is not required. Be sure to read each course description carefully.
＊Students of the Major Studies Course can attend Japanese Language Courses offered by the International Student Center but credits will not be given by the University of the Ryukyus. Students will be given proof of course attendance.

Admissions and Period of Stay
1. Admission in April
1) April - September (1st semester only; about half a year)
2) April - March (1st and 2nd semesters; about one year)
2. Admission in October
1) October - March (2nd semester only; about half a year)
2) October - September (2nd and 1st semesters about one year)
＊The Basic Level Japanese Studies Course is only offered in April.

 
Application 2013-2014　
　　2013-2014 Application Guidebook (PDF)
 Application Package (PDF)
  
   "Which Course is the Most Suitable for You?"  (PDF)
  ① Application Form for STRP ＜Form1＞ （Word）
  ② Personal History of Japanese Studies ＜Form2-1＞ （Excel）
  ③ Major and Study Plan ＜Form2-2＞ （Word）
  ④ Application procedure for applicants who would like to participate in this program as private-expense students ＜Form3-1＞ （Word）
  ⑤ Declaration of Support ＜Form3-1-2＞ （Word）
  ⑥ Certificate of Enrollment of the Applicant for Student Exchange Support Program （Excel）  INSTRUCTIONS for filling out Application Form 3-3　（PDF）
  ⑦ Health Declaration Form ＜Form4＞（PDF）
  ⑧ Application for Certificate of Eligibility for a Status of Residence （Excel）
 
Schedule

2013 Spring Semester (April-September): 
Preferable arrival date: March 28-29, April 1
Placement Test: March 29, April 1-2
Resident Registration: April 3
Guidance for Japanese Class Registration: April 8
Friendship Party: April 5
Orientation: April 8
Classes: April 10 – August 9
Semester Exam: July 31-August 6
Summer Vacation: August 10 – September 23


2013 Fall Semester (October-March): 
Preferable arrival date: September 24-26
Placement Test: September 25-27
Residence Registration: September 30
Guidance for Japanese Class Registration: September 30
Friendship Party: October 1
Orientation: October 1
Classes: October 2 –February 13
Winter Vacation: December 28 –January 5
Semester Exam: January 30-February 5
Spring Vacation: February 14 –March 31

*This schedule is subject to change without prior notification. 

Offered Subjects for STRP Students
*Classes differ depending on courses offered.

Japanese Classes offered by University Education Center
            ●Spring Semester
Japanese ⅠA
Japanese ⅠB
Japanese ⅠC
Japanese ⅠD
Japanese ⅠE
Japanese Ⅲ A
Japanese Ⅲ B
Japanese Ⅲ C
Japanese Ⅳ A
Japanese Ⅳ B
Japanese Ⅳ C
Japanese Ⅴ
Japan Current Events I
Okinawa Current Events I
Business Japanese I
             
                   ●Fall Semester
Japanese Ⅱ A
Japanese Ⅱ B
Japanese Ⅱ C
Japanese Ⅱ D
Japanese Ⅱ E
Japanese Ⅲ A
Japanese Ⅲ B
Japanese Ⅲ C
Japanese Ⅳ A
Japanese Ⅳ B
Japanese Ⅳ C
Japanese Ⅵ
Japan Current Events II
Okinawa Current Events II
Business Japanese II           
 
 


Japanese Classes Offered by Faculty of Law and Letters
  ●Spring Semester
Japanese Literature I
Japanese Composition I
Japanese Practicum I
Research of Okinawan Culture I
Japanese CultureⅠ
Fundamental JapaneseⅠ

 
                  ●Fall Semester
Japanese LiteratureⅡ
Japanese CompositionⅡ
Japanese PracticumⅡ
Research of Okinawan Culture Ⅱ
Japanese CultureⅡ
Fundamental JapaneseⅡ 



Coordinators

＜International Student Center＞
ASHIHARA, Kyoko
TEL: 098-895-8111
E-mail: ashihara@lab.u-ryukyu.ac.jp
 
KINJO, Naomi
TEL: 098-895-8933
 
TOMARI, Seiko
 TEL: 098-895-8112
　
＜Faculty of Low and Letters＞

KINJO, Katsuya
TEL: 098-895-8300