Intensive Languages Study: June 5 (Friday) - July 30 (Thursday), 2026 (8-week Session 2)
Courses
- Japanese Level II: Japanese 1103.02 (4 credits), 2102.02 (5 credits)
PREREQUISITE: Japanese 1102.01 or equivalent (See Placement Test section below)
- Japanese Level IV: Japanese 5101.02 (3 credits), 5102.02 (3 credits)
- PREREQUISITE: Japanese 4102.01 or equivalent (See Placement Test section below)
Credits
Each course is equivalent in content to one semester of a regular-track language course. Each level consists of two courses, given sequentially. Registration is expected for all levels.
Class Hours
Up to five hours of classes are scheduled between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm daily. "ACT" hours provide opportunities to perform in the target language; "FACT" hours use English to provide explanations about the language and culture.
Student Testimonials
What Level 2 SPEAC participants say about the program
What Level 4 SPEAC participants say about the program
Application Deadlines
February 27 (Friday), 2026
Availability of courses is subject to enrollments and funding. Early application is strongly encouraged.
Send the application form to Kuwai.1@osu.edu.
Application Form for OSU Students
Application Form for NON-OSU Students
Note: Deadline for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is earlier than SPEAC deadline.
Placement Test
Applicants who do not have prerequisite OSU courses and wish to take SPEAC language courses at levels beyond level I must take a placement test upon admission to the program. SPEAC will contact applicants who require placement testing to make arrangements.
Contact
Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures
398 Hagerty Hall
1775 College Road
Columbus, OH 43210-1340
E-mail: kuwai.1@osu.edu
On-Campus Housing
On-Campus housing is available for SPEAC participants on a limited basis; however, it is not required that participants live in University-provided campus housing.
Rates and details are as follows:
- Single Room: $2,401.50 for 8 weeks (June 4 – July 30)
- Double Room: $1,649.50 for 8 weeks (June 4 – July 30)
Payments made via credit card are subject to additional fees.
Linen Package
Each room includes a linen package consisting of:
- Two flat sheets
- One blanket
- One bath towel
- One washcloth
- One hand towel
Participants may wash these items free of charge. If a linen exchange is requested, the cost is $26.
Toiletries
Toiletries are not provided and are the responsibility of the participant.
Parking
Parking is available at an additional cost. Participants are eligible for the student rate and must purchase parking through CampusParc.