LCJ Open CollegeOur newest program at LCJ is the Open College, which was established in the Fall, 2006. Through this program, adult learners can take non-degree courses for their own professional development, for improving their skills or for their personal satisfaction. The courses range from anime production to yoga. We also have courses to improve English, Japanese and Korean language skills. Students so far in this program have ranged in age from 15 to 75. Business people, retirees, teachers, homemakers, executives, office workers, alumni and students have taken courses in the Open College. There are three terms: Spring, which starts in the last week of January; Summer, which starts in the last week of May and Fall, which starts in the last week of September. Each term the Open College offers more than 20 diverse courses. Among the courses offered are:
Open College students can gain knowledge without the hassle of exams, mandatory homework and strict attendance policies. In addition to enhancing their skills and acquiring greater appreciation of language, culture and/or art, students have opportunities to make new friends interested in acquiring the same knowledge or skill. All the courses, except language courses (Japanese and Korean), are taught in English and are open to both Japanese and non-Japanese students. The courses are offered two evenings per week and on Saturday afternoons to make them convenient for working people.
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