Message from the Director of the Center for Japanese Language Education

   A new law was enacted in 2024 to promote Japanese language education, highlighting its growing importance in society.

   Since our establishment in 2011, the Center for Japanese Language Education (CJLE) has been dedicated to supporting students in their Japanese language learning journey. Along the way, we at CJLE have constantly asked ourselves: How can we best contribute to the internationalization of our university? How can we help foster the “next-generation global leaders” that our institution envisions?

   To meet the diverse needs of our students, we offer a variety of programs, including:

・Japanese language courses tailored to different proficiency levels, as well as content-based courses that can be taken from the beginner level

・Rikkyo Kanji Certificate Examination

・A speech contest open to beginners, where international and Japanese students collaborate

・A Japanese language consultation service that provides personalized support

・A short-term Japanese language program and various extracurricular activities

   Through these initiatives, our goal is to create an environment where international and Japanese students can learn from and inspire each other—whether in their academic fields or everyday life. We want international students to feel confident using Japanese to express their individuality and talents, while Japanese students also grow by learning alongside them. By fostering these meaningful connections, we hope to create opportunities for everyone to take steps toward becoming global citizens.

   The experiences and discoveries made through collaboration on campus will stay with you far beyond university life. They will enrich your perspectives, open new doors, and ultimately help build a more vibrant and inclusive society.
   At CJLE, we are committed to working together as a team to support your learning. We warmly welcome you to join us and look forward to learning and growing together!

Chika Maruyama, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Japanese Language Education

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