Center for Japanese LanguageWaseda University

At Waseda University’s Center for Japanese Language, we have started theoretical and practical research projects, and are carrying out a range of research activity, all with the aim of contributing to the development of the Japanese language and Japanese language education.

Research Project

• Research project for the online conversion of Comprehensive Courses at CJL
• Creating a collection of case studies from the autonomous Japanese learning place, “Waseda Nihongo Support” to advise and assist international students

Research Project

• Research project for the online conversion of Comprehensive Courses at CJL

Research Project

• Development of Level Check Test for Students at CJL
• Research project for the online conversion of Comprehensive Courses at CJL

Research Project

• The development of ‘TSUTAERU HATSUON’ on-line materials for the learning of JSL pronunciation
• Development of Level Check Test for Students at CJL
• Course development to support academic and business careers for international students
• Research Study on Actual use of and Demand at the “Waseda Nihongo Support”

Research Project

• The development of ‘TSUTAERU HATSUON’ on-line materials for the learning of JSL pronunciation
• Development of Level Check Test for Japanese Language Learners in CJL

Research Project

• Developing Beginner E-learning Materials for Use with On-demand Lectures
• Development of Level Check Test for Japanese Language Learners in CJL

Research Project

• Understanding Japanese Language Proficiency from the Use of Can-do statements:Aiming at its Practical Use
• Analysis of Kanji Components for Education based on Kanji Proficiency Examinations
• The development of a learner autonomy support system for Japanese pronunciation
• Systematic design of Japanese themed courses for international students’ employment placement support
• Exploring New Teaching and Learning Approaches and their Respective Course Developments in Japanese Language Education
• The Course Development for Language Learning Advising to Support Autonomy
• The Development of the Teacher Training Program Utilizing Teaching Portfolio
• Development of Japanese Language Learning through On-Demand Lectures and Web Conferences