English for Academic Purposes | Academic English Program (AEP)

Are you proficient in university-level English with enough Academic English skills?

This course is designed for those who aim to study abroad in undergraduate or graduate programs to begin to acquire the necessary academic skills. By learning and practicing the academic skills required to take up the challenge of undergraduate or graduate classes, this course enables students who have little experience with academic courses taught in English to smoothly transition into undergraduate or graduate programs. Classes are held in the evenings, so you can take the course after classes at your university or after work.

SUMMER 2025 COURSE DETAILS

Focus: Fluency & Accuracy

Period

Target Learners

Dates and Times

Class Format

Class Schedule

Application Deadline

Early Bird: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
General: Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Notes:

Early bird payment must be made by Monday, May 19. The general price will be charged otherwise.
We will stop accepting applications once all seats are filled or one week has passed since Day 1 of the semester
We will still accept applications after the deadline if there are seats available. Please submit the application form below if you want to take the course.

Course Fee (tax included)

Early Bird: 58,225 yen
General: 68,500 yen

Notes:

There is a separate New Student Fee of 10,500 yen for those students who have not taken any semester-long AEP course before.
All the above fees include taxes.
Library, Computer Lab and TUJ’s online service usage fees are also included.
Students may need to purchase books or materials for this course.
Bank transfer service fees are not included above and are paid by the applicants. Credit card payments are accepted as well.

APPLY HERE

Apply for this Course

If you have any questions or worries about the class and would like some advice, please feel free to contact the Academic English Program at esl@tuj.temple.edu.

Notes：

We will stop accepting applications once all seats are filled or one week has passed after Day 1 of the semester.
We will still accept applications after the deadline if there is a seat available. Please submit the application form above, and we will get back to you. However, you will not be able to join the course one week after the first day.
If applications do not reach our minimum numbers of students, we will not be able to offer this course.

COURSE FOCUS

There are three different course focuses offered in this course (see below). A different course focus will be offered each semester, in turn. We encourage you to take this course for three semesters to acquire all three academic skills.

Fall (September-November) Content

The Content focuses on improving the students’ English skills by studying academic topics such as those found in university’s General Education courses. This class has an overall theme, and each class deals with the topics and issues from humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences related to the overall theme. Using and improving students' English skills through readings, discussions, and mini-research form the core of this course. Students can practice giving presentations and writing reports on the material studied in class. In addition, they can build academic skills needed in their future study at a university or graduate school, such as note-taking, deep discussion, and quiz/exam-taking skills through class activities and assignments.

Spring (January-March) Reading-based Writing

This Reading-based Writing (RBW) focuses on how to write academic essays or research papers. Academic writing requires analytical reading skills and critical thinking skills in addition to writing and language skills. Therefore, the writing assignments for this class are based on reading articles and other academic texts on various themes, rather than on personal knowledge and experience, and students' writing is evaluated based on reading skills, English language skills, and finally, actual writing skills. Students should expect to complete several short writings and one longer essay with a few drafts. Correct use of quotations and citations—using MLA or APA style—will also be covered.

Summer (May-July) Fluency & Accuracy

The Fluency & Accuracy focuses on how to become more fluent and accurate when using English in both speaking and writing. For the fluency part, students will learn to discuss a particular issue objectively in depth, with supporting examples and evidence and the use of correct language. For the accuracy part, students will learn to use correct grammar forms and to choose appropriate vocabulary. In addition to discussions, short writings are assigned; this is a great opportunity for students to have a chance to receive individual feedback on their writing from the instructor and to review basic academic writing skills that students previously learned.

INDIVIDUAL GUIDANCE

Individual guidance is given outside of the classroom hours during the course. Each student receives 1-2 sessions about the class content, essay composition and assignments for 10-15 minutes before the start of class, at times arranged between the student and instructor.

Note: There will be no make-up of the individual guidance for those who miss it.

STUDENT COMMENTS

I learned how to read, write, and present academically. I think this will help me with my English presentations at my university.

I was able to spend a worthwhile time during the 21 class days. Level-wise, I think the class was at a higher level than me. Although I had many difficulties, I also had a lot of fun.

The instructor's teaching method was easy to understand. I think the way he answered our questions and provided assistance was wonderful.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Please apply using the online application form. Please feel free to contact us with any questions about course details or the application process.

Application Form

Notes:

We will stop accepting applications once all seats are filled or one week has passed after Day 1 of the semester.
We will still accept applications after the deadline if there is a seat available. Please submit the application form above, and we will get back to you. However, you will not be able to join the course one week after the first day.
If applications do not reach our minimum numbers of students, we will not be able to offer this course.

STEPS TO ATTEND

Please follow the procedures below to attend the course.

1. Submit your application

2. Receiving the program details

3. Pay the course fee

4. Documents to submit by the first day of class

ANNUAL COURSE SCHEDULE

Fall: September – November

Spring: January – March

Summer: May – July

Contact us

Temple University, Japan Campus Academic English Program

Location: 1-14-29 Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan 154-0004 (Access)
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-18:30 (Japan Time) *Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and Japanese Holidays
Email: esl@tuj.temple.edu
Tel: 0120-86-1026 (Toll Free)　03-5441-9863 (AEP)
Fax: 03-3452-3084

The TUJ Academic English Program (AEP) strives to provide equal access to its English-language educational programming to students with disabilities. However, depending on circumstances such as campus facilities, equipment and staffing, we may not be able to accommodate your request. Please contact us by phone first.

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June	3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
July	1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31

Academic English Program (AEP)