Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Blog 3: Academic Differences



There are some major differences and similarities between the Japanese and American academic systems. While American workloads tend to be more demanding, some Japanese classes can be just as intense. Attendance is key for excelling in Japanese language classes, and active participation is required. However, there are major classroom differences. While Americans can openly ask questions, and participate in active discussions during class, this is not normal in Japan. Usually, you only answer if you are personally called on. Otherwise, you generally wait until the end of the class.
The Japanese course credit system is pretty much equal to the one in the U.S., so it is particularly helpful when choosing credit hours. However, the example course schedule for the fall semester of Tokyo International University seems laid back. There grading scale is also similar.
At the university, there are plazas for strictly speaking English or Japanese. There are also several clubs that people use to express their interests and make friends.

Example Grading Scale:
Grade
Scale
Description
U.S. Grade
A
80 - 100
(Very good)
A
S
80 - 100
(Very good)
A
B
70 - 79.99
(Good)
B
C
60 - 69.99
(Average, Pass)
C
F
0 - 59.99
不可 (Fail)
F

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