Do you already have some knowledge of Japanese and would like to take Japanese courses as part of your MAGEA studies in the coming semester? Then please take the placement test on October 1, 2024.

BA Japanese language modules

Placement in Japanese Basic Module II and III, Advanced Module I:

Oct 1, 9:15 - 10:45 AM (written part) AND from 11:00 AM 5-minute one-on-one interviews in Japanese.

Placement in Japanese Basic Module IV and V:

Oct 1, 13:15 - 14:45 (written part) AND from 15:00 5-minute one-on-one interviews in Japanese.

MA Japanese language modules

Placement in MA Japanese II and III:

Oct 1, 9:15 - 10:45 AM (written part) AND from 11:00 AM 10-minute one-on-one interviews in Japanese.

Placement in MA Japanese IV:

Oct 1, 13:15 - 14:45 (written part) AND from 15:00 10-minute one-on-one interviews in Japanese.

Location:

Freie Universität Berlin
Zentraleinrichtung Sprachenzentrum
Habelschwerdter Allee 45
„Silberlaube“
14195 Berlin
Raum JK 26/140

Registration and test results:

Registration and test results: Please register from September 1, 2024 to September 29, 2024 using this online form. You will receive your test result by email to the address you provided during registration.

Please bring with you:

Identification document (student ID / identity card / passport), writing utensils.

More information about the test:

The test includes sections on grammar, reading, writing, and kanji. Answers should be handwritten. There is no sample test available.

Please note:

If you are not sure which level of the test is best for you, you can also take more than one test in order to find the course that is most suitable for you. Also, the placement test is basically for students with prior knowledge of Japanese. The courses Japanese I, III and V are offered in the winter semester. Japanese II and IV are offered in the summer semester. The results of the placement test are valid for one year. The placement test is typically administered to prospective students pursuing the BA Japanese Studies, Japanese module, and MA Japanese Studies. MAGEA students with prior Japanese language proficiency may also take the placement test, though it does not guarantee admission to a course.

Japanese courses at Freie Universität Berlin

Modul	Previous Knowledge	Requirements	Workload	Textbooks used
Basic Module Japanese I	No previous knowledge	none	8 SWS, 10LP	"J.Bridge for Beginners Vol.1" (L.1-10)
Basic Module Japanese II	A1 GER	Successfully completed "Basic Module Japanese I" or placement test	8 SWS, 10LP	"J.Bridge for Beginners Vol.1" (L.11-21)
Basic Module Japanese III	A2.1 GER	Successfully completed "Basic Module Japanese II" or placement test	8 SWS, 10LP	"J.Bridge for Beginners Vol.2" (L.1-11)
Basic Module Japanese IV	A2.2 GER	Successfully completed "Basic Module Japanese III" or placement test	8 SWS, 10LP	"J.Bridge for Beginners Vol.2" (L.12-21)
Basic Module Japanese V	A2.2 - B1.1 GER	Successfully completed "Basic Module Japanese IV" or placement test	6 SWS, 10LP	"Deai" (L.1-3)
Advanced Module Japanese I	B1.1 - B1.2 GER	Successfully completed "Basic Module Japanese V" or placement test	4 SWS, 5LP	"Deai" (L.4-6)
MA Japanese I	B1.2 GER	Successfully completed "Advanced Module Japanese I" or placement test	6 SWS, 10LP	Materials prepared by teachers
MA Japanese II	B2.1 GER	Successfully completed "MA Japanese I" or placement test	6 SWS, 10LP	Materials prepared by teachers
MA Japanese III	B2.2 GER	Successfully completed "MA Japanese II" or placement test	6 SWS, 10LP	Materials prepared by teachers
MA Japanese IV	B2.2 GER	Successfully completed "MA Japanese IV" or placement test	4 SWS, 5LP	Materials prepared by teachers

BA Japanese modules are generally taught in Japanese and German. The MA Japanese modules are taught in Japanese, except for the translation part. The contact details of the teachers responsible for each module can be found here: https://www.sprachenzentrum.fu-berlin.de/ueber_uns/mitarbeiter/sprachbereich_japanisch/index.html
If students have specific questions, they can contact the responsible teacher directly by e-mail.