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Waseda Summer Japanese Language Program, Japan
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- Waseda’s Summer Japanese Language Program is a four-week intensive Japanese language and culture program designed for beginner to advanced beginner learners.
- They offer three course levels. You can only choose one level, and you’ll need to select it when you submit your application. Visit Waseda’s Short-term Japanese Program for course details and guidance on selecting the best fit level.
- You will earn 2 semester credits (3 quarter credits) of Japanese language based on the table below.
| Waseda Course | CEFR | OSU Course | OSU Course Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese (Short-term) Beginner | A1 | JPN A1EA | 100-level |
| Japanese (Short-term) I | A2 | JPN A2EA | 200-level |
| Japanese (Short-term) II | A2 | JPN A2EA | 200-level |
OSU Conversions
| Overseas Semesters | OSU Terms |
|---|---|
| Summer (July) | Summer |
| Overseas Credits | OSU Credits |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.5 |
| 2 | 3 |
COMING SOON!
| Overseas Grade | OSU Grade |
|---|---|
| Overseas Grade | OSU Grade |
|---|---|
Remember courses abroad count as OSU credits and grades count towards your OSU GPA.
To explore if Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) grading could be an option for you, talk with your academic advisor. To request S/U grading for courses abroad, you'll need to secure approval from your academic advisor and submit the S/U request form in your OSU GO portal before 70% of the course is complete.
JAPANESE LANGUAGE CONVERSIONS
| Waseda Summer Courses | CEFR | JLPT | OSU Course |
OSU Course Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Japanese (Short-term) Beginner |
A1 |
N5 |
JPN A1EA |
100-level |
|
Japanese (Short-term) I |
A2 |
N4 |
JPN A2EA |
200-level |
| Japanese (Short-term) II | A2 | N4 | JPN A2EA | 200-level |
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Updated 12/8/2025
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