Four years of learning Department of Global Studies

Process of four years of learning

Students will become human resources who possess “language skills,” “international understanding” and “the ability to communicate Japanese culture,” which are indispensable in modern society given its increasing globalization and diversification of values, and who are capable of contributing to world peace and development

1st Year

2nd Year

3rd Year

4th Year

Develop language skills

English subjects | Cultivate advanced English ability

Basic English

Practical English

German / French / Chinese / Korean
Acquire a second language

Indonesian / Swahili / Vietnamese / Portuguese / Practical Chinese
Acquire a secondlanguage

Develop specialization

Basic subjects

Advanced subjects

Students will study academic fields related to global society, multicultural coexistence and representational culture, starting from the basics and progressing step by step. A large number of classes are offered entirely in English, enabling students to develop the international understanding and refine their ability to communicate Japanese culture internationally.

Global studies subjects |
Students will study and deepen their understanding of “regions” in Japan and overseas

Broaden field observations

Domestic and international
training programs

International exchange field
experience programs

Develop application capability

Practical research exercises

Graduate research

Develop basic skills in use of Data

Take subjects offered by the Department of Data Science Analyze local communities using information science methods

University-wide common classes Students will deepen the education that forms the foundation of their specialization and connect their learning to the question of “the meaning of life”

Study abroad: Six months to one year (For students who request it)

For detailed descriptions of each subject, please perform a search in the “Syllabus” [Guest User].

Collaboration with The Faculty of Data Science

Statistics and marketing constitute essential knowledge and skills for corporate management planning in modern society. Students can highlight them in their job search and other activities as well. Students will be outfitted with skills in the operation of geographic information system software, which will prove useful to them in both investigative research and efforts to find work in either the public or private sector.
They will be able to study subjects such as Basic Statistics, Geographic Information Systems, Information Mathematics, Statistics II, Microeconomics, Introduction to Marketing and Data Handling.

Distinctive classes

Basics of Global Society Theory

Basics of Multicultural Coexistence Theory

With the progress of globalization, opportunities for interaction with people who have different languages and cultural backgrounds have increased. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, multicultural coexistence is defined as a state in which "people with diverse nationalities and ethnic backgrounds live together as community members, respecting each other's cultural differences and striving to establish equitable relationships." In this omnibus lecture, which covers various examples of multicultural coexistence in Japan and overseas, students will broadly study basic concepts, fundamental knowledge, multiple perspectives and methods for understanding different cultures, and other elements needed in order to strive for the realization of a society of mutual support steeped in diversity.

Basics of Representational Culture Theory

This omnibus lecture compares a wide range of representational cultures that includes visual media such as paintings, designs, photographs, videos and comic books from around the world as well as music, literature, mythology, festivals, rituals, rites of passage, fashion, theater, architecture, museums, and even women and class systems to interpret the nature and meanings of these forms of expression and draw associations with social and cultural context such as history, politics and religion. The lecture will provide an explanation of the concepts and theories of representational culture while covering both visual and non-visual examples.

Domestic and international training programs

Students will acquire the ability to think from a global perspective, identify social issues in various regions and proactively work towards their solution through the likes of visits to universities, NGOs, companies and other entities overseas and exchange, collaboration, etc. with local students. Additionally, they will elevate their communication skills through locally-conducted research and exchange and gain the ability to fulfill objectives through leadership and cooperation and collaboration with others.