So, I would like to write something about Japanese education.
Well, if you intend to go to a college or a university, you need to
choose the course in high school.
That is, you have to choose Bunkei or Rikei.
Bunkei is the course for those who like Japanese, English, social studies.
Rikei is the course for those who like math, science, physics, biology and chemistry.
Each student decides the course, thinking what kind of job they want to be
in the future. If you choose Bunkei course, you have English classes than
Rikei students. And if you choose Rikei course, you have to study math more
than Bunkei students. If you intend to enter faculty of medical science at the
university, you need to choose Rikei course.
When I was in high school, I chose the Bunkei course. I used to like math in
high school. But I wanted to do something internationally in the future.
And I used to like studying English. So I chose Bunkei course.
We sometimes talk about which type you are, Bunkei or Rikei.
I haven't yet achieved my dream which I used to have in high school.(￣Д￣；；
But I enjoy taking contact through this blog. I want to know many people
all over the world. I want to have good friends all over the world.
13 comments:
Uh, this is one of those blogs that open the door to some subject and a huge pile of questions is waiting on the other side of the door :)
Um, if a high-schooler chooses bunkei, can he then later regret and change course in his life? Or is it that universities have a "list" of courses that you must have taken and number of studying hours, in order to apply for a certain profession?
It is a bit scary if a high schooler must plan his whole life at the age of what... 17?
How does this system work with international students - I am sure most of the other countries are not fitting precisely this pattern of education?
Thanks for the interesting subject - I find it fascinating how the different countries are handling the education issues
To Shantal ForSD
When I was in high school, it was said that it was possible to switch from Rikei to Bunkei. But opposite is difficult.
Because Rikei students study advanced math for a one year. So, it was hard for Bunkei students to prepare for entrance examination of university. As you may know, entrance exam of university is so competitive in Japan.
In my high school, students were divided into 9 classes according to their choices. 1~4 classes were for students who chose Bunkei. And 5~9 were classes for Rikei students. We could not change the class after you chose the course. So, if you really want to change your life, you need to prepare for entrance exam by yourself.Maybe if you can't decide, it's better to choose Rikei.
I don't know about international students. In my school there were no international students. I want to know system of other country.
This may not be fit the system of other country. It is said that Japanese students who study abroad have been decreasing so much recently. There must be various reasons. That's the other topic I should post on this blog.
I think I would be the Bunkei type.... ^^;
I always hated maths and this stuff... But I always liked English! ahaha
Anyway, this is really an interesting subject!
Actually, this system is also in use in other countries. Bunkei is known as the Arts/Humanities and Rikei is known as the Sciences.
Where I come from, we choose which stream we take at 17 when we enter college. Most people choose the subjects they are good at or those that they think will help them get the job they want later on in life.
There is very little switching (if any) from Bunkei to Rikei or vice versa. I suppose it causes a lot of problems.
I've been reading your blog for a while (read all your posts) and it's really well done. Keep it up!
From Singapore
To Saku
Oh, I see. You don't divide clearly in Germany?
To Anonymous
I see. Did you graduate the high school in Singapore?
Now that I think about it... *lol*
I nearly forgot about my school time ^^
We could choose between Maths, Language (Englisch,France) and Economy. I had to choose Economy, because nearly no one chose Language, so they skipped it that year xD
From 5-6th grade we are all in the same class and from 7th grade we had to choose.
I will graduate this year and go to college. Did you study English at university too?
To Saku
Did you study Economy?
Actually, I took a class of politics and economy in high school.
I needed to study some philosophers like
John Rock, Montesquieu,Rousseau...
But we just studied the title of their books.
To Anonymous
We started to study English from junior high school. And I continued studying until around 21 years old.
We have that in my country too. But only once we are in upper secondary school.
The education system here is not as flexible and students does not get to choose their subjects.
From primary school up till upper secondary graduation, it is compulsory for everyone to take
English
Mathematics
History
Moral studies
National language
Science
Geography
After that, you get to choose your electives based on your middle secondary examination performance.
For example, even if you wanted to take biology, you are not allowed if you do not score well in science and math.
Everyone has generally 11 - 12 subjects for the public examination.
Lucille.
To.
11~12 subjects are so many!
Which country are you from?
To Lucile,
Where are you from?
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