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Graduate School of Humanities Policies

Diploma Policy

Based on the "The Three Founding Principles" of the school's founding and the "Basic Goals of Education" of the university, European and American Studies Major, Japanese Studies Major, and Sociology Major, our educational and research objectives are to provide students with advanced Specialized Knowledge knowledge and research skills in their respective fields of study, and to cultivate interdisciplinary knowledge that crosses related fields. Furthermore, the objective of human resource development is to nurture researchers who are active in educational and research institutions with outstanding academic knowledge in Japan and abroad, and to nurture professionals who can contribute to the inheritance and creation of culture and the development of society.

European and American Studies Major

The educational and research objectives of Master's Program are to provide students with academic research skills in the fields of European and American languages, literature, history, thought, art, and comparative culture, and to cultivate the knowledge and ability to work in highly specialized professions, while Doctral Program is to train personnel with advanced academic knowledge and leadership skills who can assume professional positions at institutions of higher education and contribute to the inheritance and development of culture. The purpose of education and research is to develop human resources with advanced knowledge and leadership skills who can contribute to the inheritance and development of culture.

Japanese Studies Major

The educational and research objectives of Master's Program are to develop academic research skills in the areas of Japanese language, literature, history, thought, art, folklore, performing arts, and East Asian culture, and to cultivate the knowledge and ability to work in highly specialized professions, while Doctral Program is to train personnel with advanced academic knowledge and leadership skills who can assume professional positions at institutions of higher education and contribute to cultural transmission and creation. The purpose of education and research is to nurture human resources with advanced knowledge and leadership skills who can contribute to the inheritance and creation of culture.

Sociology Major

The education and research objectives of the program are to develop academic research and investigation capabilities in the fields of sociological theories, sociological methodology, media studies, and cultural anthropology in Master's Program, and to cultivate talented individuals who will take on Doctral Program positions in the research departments of higher education institutions and companies, and who have the advanced academic knowledge to contribute to the discovery and resolution of various social problems, as well as the leadership skills to contribute to the development of society and culture in the Doctoral program.

Master's Program

In principle, students who have enrolled in this course for at least two years (four semesters), acquired the required credits (30 credits), received research guidance, submitted a master's thesis or a specific research topic, passed the examination, and acquired the abilities and qualities required by each major will be awarded a master's degree. In addition, in this course, students with excellent grades who meet certain conditions can apply for an early completion system and complete the course in one year (two semesters).

European and American Studies Major

A Master's degree in Humanities will be awarded to those who have cultivated the following targeted abilities and qualities in the three courses:

(1) Specialized Research Course
  1. Advanced Specialized Knowledge in the humanities in the fields of European and American languages, literature, history, thought, art, and comparative cultural studies
  2. Ability to conduct research as an independent researcher in the humanities
  3. Analytical ability and inquisitiveness to elucidate the theme that one has set for themselves within their respective specialized research fields
  4. Advanced language skills
  5. Ability to organize, write, and debate when publishing results
  6. The ability to take an interest in various social issues, utilize advanced knowledge, and proactively work to solve problems through dialogue or collaboration with others

(2) Career Advancement Course
  1. Specialized Knowledge in various fields such as majors, teachers (junior and senior high schools), curators, etc.
  2. Practical techniques in each field, specialized research and analysis methods
  3. Analytical ability and inquisitiveness to elucidate the theme that one has set for themselves within their respective specialized research fields
  4. Language proficiency required for professional employment
  5. Ability to express one's knowledge, including the ability to compose sentences
  6. The ability to take an interest in various social issues, utilize advanced knowledge, and proactively work to solve problems through dialogue or collaboration with others

(3) Lifelong Learning Course
  1. Specialized Knowledge that contributes to cultural exchange and social contribution in the field of study or related fields
  2. Appropriate techniques in each field, specialized research and analysis methods
  3. Analytical ability and inquisitiveness to elucidate the theme you have set for yourself
  4. Communication skills necessary for cultural exchange and social contribution
  5. Ability to express one's knowledge, including the ability to compose sentences
  6. The ability to take an interest in various social issues, utilize advanced knowledge, and proactively work to solve problems through dialogue or collaboration with others

Japanese Studies Major

A Master's degree in Humanities will be awarded to those who have cultivated the following targeted abilities and qualities in the three courses:

(1) Specialized Research Course
  1. Advanced Specialized Knowledge in the humanities in the fields of Japanese language, literature, history, thought, art, folklore, performing arts, and East Asian cultural theory.
  2. Ability to conduct research as an independent researcher in the humanities
  3. Analytical ability and inquisitiveness to elucidate the theme that one has set for themselves within their respective specialized research fields
  4. Advanced language skills
  5. Ability to organize, write, and debate when publishing results
  6. The ability to take an interest in various social issues, utilize advanced knowledge, and proactively work to solve problems through dialogue or collaboration with others
 
（２）Career Up Course
  1. Specialized Knowledge in various fields such as majors, teachers (junior and senior high schools), curators, etc.
  2. Practical techniques in each field, specialized research and analysis methods
  3. Analytical ability and inquisitiveness to elucidate the theme that one has set for themselves within their respective specialized research fields
  4. Language proficiency required for professional employment
  5. Ability to express one's knowledge, including the ability to compose sentences
  6. The ability to take an interest in various social issues, utilize advanced knowledge, and proactively work to solve problems through dialogue or collaboration with others

 （３）Lifelong Learning Course
  1. Specialized Knowledge that contributes to cultural exchange and social contribution in the field of study or related fields
  2. Appropriate techniques in each field, specialized research and analysis methods
  3. Analytical ability and inquisitiveness to elucidate the theme you have set for yourself
  4. Communication skills necessary for cultural exchange and social contribution
  5. Ability to express one's knowledge, including the ability to compose sentences
  6. The ability to take an interest in various social issues, utilize advanced knowledge, and proactively work to solve problems through dialogue or collaboration with others

Sociology Major

A Master's degree in Sociology will be awarded to those who have cultivated the following abilities and qualities as part of the three courses:

(1) Specialized Research Course
  1. Advanced Specialized Knowledge in sociology in the areas of sociological theories, sociological methodology, media studies, and cultural anthropology.
  2. Ability to conduct research as an independent researcher in sociology
  3. Analytical ability and inquisitiveness to elucidate the theme that one has set for themselves within their respective specialized research fields
  4. Advanced language skills
  5. Ability to organize, write, and debate when publishing results
  6. The ability to take an interest in various social issues, utilize advanced knowledge, and proactively work to solve problems through dialogue or collaboration with others
 
（２）Career Up Course
  1. Specialized Knowledge in various fields such as majors, teachers (junior and senior high school), curators, and social researchers
  2. Practical techniques in each field, specialized research and analysis methods
  3. Analytical ability and inquisitiveness to elucidate the theme that one has set for themselves within their respective specialized research fields
  4. Language proficiency required for professional employment
  5. Ability to express one's knowledge, including the ability to compose sentences
  6. The ability to take an interest in various social issues, utilize advanced knowledge, and proactively work to solve problems through dialogue or collaboration with others

（３）Lifelong Learning Course
  1. Specialized Knowledge that contributes to cultural exchange and social contribution in the field of study or related fields
  2. Appropriate techniques in each field, specialized research and analysis methods
  3. Analytical ability and inquisitiveness to elucidate the theme you have set for yourself
  4. Communication skills necessary for cultural exchange and social contribution
  5. Ability to express one's knowledge, including the ability to compose sentences
  6. The ability to take an interest in various social issues, utilize advanced knowledge, and proactively work to solve problems through dialogue or collaboration with others

Doctoral Program

A doctoral degree will be awarded to students who have studied in this program for at least three years (six semesters), received the required research guidance, submitted a doctoral thesis, passed the thesis review and final examination, and acquired the abilities and qualities required by each department.

European and American Studies Major

A Doctor of Humanities degree will be awarded to those who have acquired the abilities and qualities listed below.
  1. Exceptional specialized knowledge in the fields of European and American language, literature, history, thought, art, and comparative cultural studies, appropriate for a researcher or highly specialized professional in the humanities.
  2. Ability to carry out original, autonomous, and advanced research activities in a specialized research field
  3. Ability to acquire advanced analysis, research methods, and investigation techniques related to research themes, and to draw original conclusions and make proposals.
  4. The ability to communicate and express research results to the academic and educational communities, and to society at large
  5. Ability to utilize advanced insight into unresolved problems and proactively work towards resolving them

Japanese Studies Major

A Doctor of Humanities degree will be awarded to those who have acquired the abilities and qualities listed below.
  1. Exceptional specialized knowledge in the fields of Japanese language, literature, history, thought, art, folklore, performing arts, and East Asian cultural theory, appropriate for a researcher or highly specialized professional in the humanities.
  2. Ability to carry out original, autonomous, and advanced research activities in a specialized research field
  3. Ability to acquire advanced analysis, research methods, and investigation techniques related to research themes, and to draw original conclusions and make proposals.
  4. The ability to communicate and express research results to the academic and educational communities, and to society at large
  5. Ability to utilize advanced insight into unresolved problems and proactively work towards resolving them

Sociology Major

A PhD in Sociology will be awarded to those who have acquired the abilities and qualities listed below.
  1. Exceptional specialized knowledge in the fields of sociological theories, sociological methodology, media studies, and cultural anthropology, appropriate for a researcher or highly specialized professional in the field of sociology.
  2. Ability to carry out original, autonomous, and advanced research activities in a specialized research field
  3. Ability to acquire advanced analysis, research methods, and investigation techniques related to research themes, and to draw original conclusions and make proposals.
  4. The ability to communicate and express research results to the academic and educational communities, and to society at large
  5. Ability to utilize advanced insight into unresolved problems and proactively work towards resolving them

Curriculum Policy

Based on the "The Three Founding Principles" on which the school was founded, as well as the university's basic educational goals and Diploma Policy, the Graduate School will organize and implement its educational curriculum in accordance with the following guidelines.

Master's Program

Master's Program The Department of Humanities and Sociology consists of three majors: European and American Studies Major, Japanese Studies Major, and Sociology Major. Each major offers a specialized research course, a career development course, and a lifelong learning course. The curriculum is designed to cultivate advanced specialized knowledge in various fields of humanities and sociology, research and investigation skills, language skills, and the ability to structure and express the results of research and publication. For students who anticipate difficulty in completing the first semester in two years, the program offers a long-term enrollment system that allows students to take courses over a three- or four-year period.

European and American Studies Major

  1. In order to enable students to acquire advanced specialized knowledge and research skills in the fields of European and American languages, literature, history, thought, art, and comparative cultural studies, Specialized Courses such as "Research," "Special Lectures," "Literature Study" (all lectures), and "Specialized Seminars" are systematically arranged.
  2. In terms of research guidance, a supervisor is appointed to help each student acquire the specialized knowledge, analytical skills, and methods necessary to solve the theme that they have set, and guidance is provided based on a research guidance plan that the supervisor issues to each student.
  3. In the year in which a master's thesis or specific research topic is prepared, students in the Specialized Research Course must earn credits for a "Research Supervision Seminar" taught by their supervising professor, and students in the Career Advancement Course and Lifelong Learning Course must earn credits for a "Specialized Seminar" taught by their supervising professor.
  4. For master's theses or specific research projects, a review committee consisting of three or more faculty members will, in principle, review and evaluate the degree of acquisition of specialized knowledge, organizational ability, writing ability, and communication ability, etc., and in the final examination, the review committee will review and evaluate the student's debate ability, communication ability, etc.
  5. Regarding independence and ability to collaborate, etc., we will grasp them through presentations of research results, etc.

Japanese Studies Major

  1. In order to enable students to acquire advanced specialized knowledge and research capabilities in the fields of Japanese language, literature, history, thought, art, folklore, performing arts, and East Asian cultural theory, Specialized Courses such as "Research," "Special Lectures," "Literature Study" (all lectures), and "Specialized Seminars" are systematically arranged.
  2. In terms of research guidance, a supervisor is appointed to help each student acquire the specialized knowledge, analytical skills, and methods necessary to solve the theme that they have set, and guidance is provided based on a research guidance plan that the supervisor issues to each student.
  3. In the year in which a master's thesis or specific research topic is prepared, students in the Specialized Research Course must earn credits for a "Research Supervision Seminar" taught by their supervising professor, and students in the Career Advancement Course and Lifelong Learning Course must earn credits for a "Specialized Seminar" taught by their supervising professor.
  4. For master's theses or specific research projects, a review committee consisting of three or more faculty members will, in principle, review and evaluate the degree of acquisition of specialized knowledge, organizational ability, writing ability, and communication ability, etc., and in the final examination, the review committee will review and evaluate the student's debate ability, communication ability, etc.
  5. Regarding independence and ability to collaborate, etc., we will grasp them through presentations of research results, etc.

Sociology Major

  1. In order to enable students to acquire advanced specialized knowledge and research skills in the fields of sociological theories, sociological methodology, media studies, and cultural anthropology, Specialized Courses such as "Research," "Special Lectures," "Literature Study" (all lectures), and "Specialized Seminars" are systematically arranged.
  2. In terms of research guidance, a supervisor is appointed to help each student acquire the specialized knowledge, analytical skills, and methods necessary to solve the theme that they have set, and guidance is provided based on a research guidance plan that the supervisor issues to each student.
  3. In the year in which a master's thesis or specific research topic is prepared, students in the Specialized Research Course must earn credits for a "Research Supervision Seminar" taught by their supervising professor, and students in the Career Advancement Course and Lifelong Learning Course must earn credits for a "Specialized Seminar" taught by their supervising professor.
  4. For master's theses or specific research projects, a review committee consisting of three or more faculty members will, in principle, review and evaluate the degree of acquisition of specialized knowledge, organizational ability, writing ability, and communication ability, etc., and in the final examination, the review committee will review and evaluate the student's debate ability, communication ability, etc.
  5. Regarding independence and ability to collaborate, etc., we will grasp them through presentations of research results, etc.

Doctoral Program

Doctral Program is made up of three majors: European and American Studies Major, Japanese Studies Major, and Sociology Major. Each major has a curriculum designed to develop the academic knowledge necessary to work in higher education institutions, and the research and investigation skills necessary to bring about new knowledge by setting original problems.

European and American Studies Major

  1. Specialized Courses such as "special seminars" are systematically arranged to enable students to acquire wide-ranging and outstanding specialized knowledge and research capabilities in the fields of Western languages, literature, history, thought, art, and comparative cultural studies.
  2. In order to help students acquire original, autonomous, and advanced research skills in each field, a supervisor will be appointed, a systematic research guidance system centered around the supervisor will be established, and a forum will be set up for the presentation of research results. Students must also prepare and submit an annual research report each year until they submit their doctoral dissertation.
  3. In principle, doctoral dissertations are examined by a committee of three or more professors to determine whether the candidate has acquired the ability to carry out original, autonomous, and advanced research activities based on specialized knowledge in each field, literature comprehension, research and investigation skills, imagination, expression, and communication skills, as well as a final examination.

Japanese Studies Major

  1. In order to acquire a wide range of specialized knowledge and research skills in the areas of Japanese language, literature, history, thought, art, folklore, performing arts, and East Asian cultural theory, "special seminars" and other Specialized Courses courses will be systematically arranged.
  2. In order to help students acquire original, autonomous, and advanced research skills in each field, a supervisor will be appointed, a systematic research guidance system centered around the supervisor will be established, and a forum will be set up for the presentation of research results. Students must also prepare and submit an annual research report each year until they submit their doctoral dissertation.
  3. In principle, doctoral dissertations are examined by a committee of three or more professors to determine whether the candidate has acquired the ability to carry out original, autonomous, and advanced research activities based on specialized knowledge in each field, literature comprehension, research and investigation skills, imagination, expression, and communication skills, as well as a final examination.

Sociology Major

  1. Specialized subjects such as "special seminars" are systematically arranged to enable students to acquire wide-ranging and outstanding specialized knowledge and research capabilities in the fields of sociological theories, sociological methodology, media studies, and cultural Specialized Courses.
  2. In order to help students acquire original, autonomous, and advanced research skills in each field, a supervisor will be appointed, a systematic research guidance system centered around the supervisor will be established, and a forum will be set up for the presentation of research results. Students must also prepare and submit an annual research report each year until they submit their doctoral dissertation.
  3. In principle, doctoral dissertations are examined by a committee of three or more professors to determine whether the candidate has acquired the ability to carry out original, autonomous, and advanced research activities based on specialized knowledge in each field, literature comprehension, research and investigation skills, imagination, expression, and communication skills, as well as a final examination.

Admission Policy

Desired student profile

Master's Program

The basic conditions for admission are that students understand the "The Three Founding Principles" on which our school was founded and the "Basic Educational Goals" of the entire university; that their research subjects are in the major fields acquired in the bachelor's degree program, namely language, literature, history, thought, art, folklore, comparative cultural studies, sociological theory, sociological methodology, various areas of sociology and related fields; that they have acquired the broad-based knowledge and deep culture acquired in the bachelor's degree program, and that they have acquired sufficient specialized knowledge, foreign language literature reading comprehension, linguistic ability, and theoretical analytical ability to study in this graduate school; that they also have the motivation to independently engage in research and contribute to society.

European and American Studies Major

Those who wish to theoretically and practically study Western culture, particularly in English-speaking, German-speaking, and French-speaking countries, and comparative cultural studies. In addition to the ability to read and understand foreign languages, primarily English, German, or French, those who have the logical thinking and linguistic skills to investigate and analyze various cultural phenomena from their own perspective, and who possess specialized knowledge at the level of completing a bachelor's degree.

Japanese Studies Major

Students who have a strong interest in cultural studies of Japan and other East Asian regions, and who have the basic knowledge, literature comprehension, and language skills necessary to carry out academic research.Furthermore, students who have the ability to analyze materials related to their major, logical thinking, and express themselves, and who can actively and independently pursue a theme that they have set based on a problem they have discovered themselves, while also considering comparative research between Japan and other East Asian regions.

Sociology Major

Those who have general education, the ability to read and understand foreign language literature, and linguistic proficiency, as well as specialized knowledge of sociology and media studies at the bachelor's degree level, theoretical analytical ability, data analysis ability, and sociological thinking ability. Furthermore, those who can theoretically and empirically analyze various social and cultural phenomena and actively and independently engage in research on a theme they have set themselves from their own perspective.

Admission policy and evaluation points for each course

course
Acceptance policy and evaluation points
Specialized Research Course
For each major, candidates will be assessed through a written examination that proves their specialized knowledge (at the bachelor's degree completion level) and foreign language ability, particularly their reading comprehension, as well as through an oral examination that evaluates their ability to answer questions and answers, as well as the clarity and appropriateness of their reasons for applying and their research plan, among other things.
Career Up Course
Each program is based on the premise that students have acquired the basic knowledge required for specialized research and the acquisition of specialized knowledge and techniques in a particular field in order to pursue a specialized career.
Therefore, candidates will be evaluated comprehensively based on Specialized Courses fields in the written examination, their essays, their Q&A responses during the oral examination, and the clarity and appropriateness of their reasons for applying and their research plans at the time of application.
Lifelong Learning Course
Since the goal is to obtain specialized knowledge for entering a specialized profession or for contributing to cultural exchange and society, advanced research ability in each field is required.
Therefore, candidates will be evaluated comprehensively based on Specialized Courses fields in the written examination, their essays, their Q&A responses during the oral examination, and the clarity and appropriateness of their reasons for applying and their research plans at the time of application.
Entrance examination for non-traditional learners
We accept students with a wealth of work experience and a strong desire to study. Applicants will be evaluated comprehensively based on their written examination in Specialized Courses related to their field of expertise, short essays, Q&A during the oral examination, and the clarity and validity of their reasons for applying and their research plan at the time of application.
Internal recommendation entrance exam
In order to organically link undergraduate and graduate education and achieve a higher educational effect, we accept graduating students enrolled in the Faculty Faculty of Humanities and Faculty of Sociology at our university who wish to proceed to graduate school.We comprehensively evaluate specialized knowledge (bachelor's degree level) based on undergraduate grades, and the applicant's initiative and motivation based on Application documents and an oral examination, as well as the clarity and validity of the reasons for application and research plan at the time of application.

Desired student profile

Doctoral Program

We accept students who have acquired high levels of expertise in the fields of humanities and sociology in Master's Program, as well as the ability to read and understand foreign language literature, linguistic proficiency, theoretical analysis, data analysis, and sociological thinking, and who, with an independent and critical spirit of inquiry, wish to conduct advanced specialized research in Western culture, particularly in English-speaking, German-speaking, and French-speaking countries, comparative culture, Japanese and East Asian culture, and theoretical and empirical sociology.Furthermore, the basic conditions for acceptance are that students have been enrolled in this course for at least three years (six semesters), received the prescribed research guidance, and are motivated to submit a dissertation.

European and American Studies Major

Those who wish to theoretically and practically study Western cultural studies and comparative cultural studies, focusing on English-speaking, German-speaking and French-speaking countries. In addition to the ability to read and understand foreign languages, primarily English, German or French, those who possess advanced cultural studies specialist knowledge, theoretical analytical ability and linguistic proficiency at the level of completing a master's degree program. Furthermore, those who are able to independently and independently tackle the preparation of a doctoral dissertation on a research topic that they have set for themselves from a unique perspective, with a good sense of planning.

Japanese Studies Major

Students who have a strong interest in cultural studies of Japan and other East Asian regions, and who have the specialized knowledge, literature comprehension, and language skills required to complete Master's Program. In addition, students who have a view to comparative research between Japan and other East Asian regions, and who have advanced data analysis skills, logical thinking, and expression abilities in their field of specialization, and who can systematically and independently work on the creation of an original dissertation on a theme that they have set independently based on a problem they have discovered themselves.

Sociology Major

Those who have general education, the ability to read and understand foreign language literature, and language skills, as well as specialist knowledge of sociology and media studies at a level equivalent to completing a master's degree course, theoretical analysis skills, data analysis skills, and sociological thinking skills. Furthermore, those who can independently and proactively tackle the writing of a dissertation on a research topic that they have set themselves from their own unique perspective with a good plan.

Admission Policy and Evaluation Points

Doctoral Program

In order to confirm that candidates have a master's degree or professional degree and the ability to carry out independent, advanced research in their specialized research field, we will conduct written and oral examinations in Specialized Courses and comprehensively evaluate their master's thesis (or equivalent), letter of intent, research plan, academic record, etc.

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