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What is sociology?
Games, theme parks, coffee, infectious diseases, inequality,
All are subject to sociology.
All are subject to sociology.
Sociology focuses on the relationships between people.
How has the fun entertainment created by people developed? How did the custom of discussing business over coffee come about? How are infectious diseases and inequality changing society? Sociology is an academic field that uses our imagination to learn about human groups and help solve the problems that arise, from the human relationships around us to global conflicts.
At Asia University Department of Sociology, we cultivate practical talent who can solve social issues by honing their ability to cooperate with diverse others through fieldwork and problem-solving classes, and analyzing the structure of local communities, work (business), lifestyle, and consumption.
Department of Contemporary Sociology, Faculty of Sociology
Degree: Academic (Sociology)
Enrollment limit: 145 (Capacity: 580)
Admission fee and tuition: 1,355,000 yen
*Including admission fee of 230,000 yen
How has the fun entertainment created by people developed? How did the custom of discussing business over coffee come about? How are infectious diseases and inequality changing society? Sociology is an academic field that uses our imagination to learn about human groups and help solve the problems that arise, from the human relationships around us to global conflicts.
At Asia University Department of Sociology, we cultivate practical talent who can solve social issues by honing their ability to cooperate with diverse others through fieldwork and problem-solving classes, and analyzing the structure of local communities, work (business), lifestyle, and consumption.
Department of Contemporary Sociology, Faculty of Sociology
Degree: Academic (Sociology)
Enrollment limit: 145 (Capacity: 580)
Admission fee and tuition: 1,355,000 yen
*Including admission fee of 230,000 yen
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Features of Asia University Faculty of Sociology
In local communities, companies, and on-site at home and abroad
Collaborate with others to solve problems
To the people who can
Collaborate with others to solve problems
To the people who can
To cooperate in various areas of society
Acquire basic skills as a member of society
Improve your communication skills with mandatory seminars!
Improve the presentation and discussion skills necessary for working adults.
Acquire PC skills and programming skills!
[Learn PC skills from zero] [Learn programming from zero] We will be offering courses.
Create your own future with career development related subjects!
We offer a wide range of support for job hunting, from getting to know yourself to industry research and selection strategies.
Gain a global perspective by studying abroad!
We encourage students to study abroad in order to respect diversity and acquire an attitude of cooperation.
Asia University study abroad program
Improve the presentation and discussion skills necessary for working adults.
Acquire PC skills and programming skills!
[Learn PC skills from zero] [Learn programming from zero] We will be offering courses.
Create your own future with career development related subjects!
We offer a wide range of support for job hunting, from getting to know yourself to industry research and selection strategies.
Gain a global perspective by studying abroad!
We encourage students to study abroad in order to respect diversity and acquire an attitude of cooperation.
Asia University study abroad program
based on sociology
Acquire problem-solving skills
Learn sociology from the basics!
Students will learn an overview of sociology and the basics of social research in their first year, and hone their practical skills in seminars and other classes in their third year.
A variety of subjects to broaden your horizons!
We also offer a number of courses such as Introduction to Business Administration, Introduction to Business Economics, and Introduction to Social Psychology.
Three unique courses to enhance your expertise!
You can deepen your expertise by choosing from three track programs: Entertainment and Culture, Community and Networks, and Cities and Business.
Improve your problem-solving skills with "PBL (Problem-Based Learning)"!
In classes conducted in collaboration with local governments and companies, students will tackle problems in real life and business settings.
Students will learn an overview of sociology and the basics of social research in their first year, and hone their practical skills in seminars and other classes in their third year.
A variety of subjects to broaden your horizons!
We also offer a number of courses such as Introduction to Business Administration, Introduction to Business Economics, and Introduction to Social Psychology.
Three unique courses to enhance your expertise!
You can deepen your expertise by choosing from three track programs: Entertainment and Culture, Community and Networks, and Cities and Business.
Improve your problem-solving skills with "PBL (Problem-Based Learning)"!
In classes conducted in collaboration with local governments and companies, students will tackle problems in real life and business settings.
Asia University Faculty of Sociology is recommended for these people!
what you like
People who want to thoroughly pursue
People who want to thoroughly pursue
curious person
interviews and fields
People who want to work
People who want to work
Knowing how the world works
People who want to have a broad perspective
People who want to have a broad perspective
You can learn from Asia University! Learning points
All phenomena are research
A science that searches for a better society
A science that searches for a better society
Society is formed by the relationship between people. Everything from personal relationships to social phenomena to global conflicts is a research of sociology. Knowledge of sociology and social research methods is the power to search for a better society. It is recommended for students who want to explore as their curiosity takes them and want to acquire a multifaceted perspective.
Field-oriented and problem-solving education
Curriculum to acquire practical skills
Curriculum to acquire practical skills
We offer three courses that allow students to learn sociology from the basics and advance their specialized knowledge and exploration of topics of interest. In classes where you use the knowledge you have learned to solve problems in your own way, you will acquire practical skills. In addition, many courses will be offered to students to learn about the realities of society outside of campus, such as classes in collaboration with the neighboring cities of Musashino and Mitaka.
Unique to Asia University
"Entertainment and Culture" Course
"Entertainment and Culture" Course
Among the three courses, the one that takes a head-on look at entertainment and culture, such as anime, art, and theme parks, and explores their relationship to society is unique to Asia University. We have faculty members who have worked in entertainment-related companies such as game production companies, and they support students' learning.
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Three courses to enhance your expertise
course 1
Entertainment and Culture
Think about culture and consumer society!
Popular content in society, such as games, theme parks, and art, is a "mirror of society." We will interpret the state of society through entertainment and culture and consider what approaches we can take to create a better world.
Scheduled courses
Consumer Society / Sociology of Play / Subculture I & II / Introduction to Gamenics / Game Industry / Creative Industry / Sociology of Theme Parks / Consumer Behavior / Content Industry / Art and Society
Consumer Society / Sociology of Play / Subculture I & II / Introduction to Gamenics / Game Industry / Creative Industry / Sociology of Theme Parks / Consumer Behavior / Content Industry / Art and Society
Course 2
Community and Network
Think about connections and local communities!
In modern society, the "connections" between people in the community and society are fading. Students will reconsider the nature of communities and families, learn how to design spaces and organizations that can coexist with people of different ages and nationalities, and develop the ability to recreate connections.
Scheduled subjects
Social network theory / Urban planning theory / Cross-cultural communication theory / Family society theory / NPO/NGO theory / Local community theory / Welfare society theory / Declining birthrate and aging society theory / Urban space theory / Coexistence society theory / Organization and society
Social network theory / Urban planning theory / Cross-cultural communication theory / Family society theory / NPO/NGO theory / Local community theory / Welfare society theory / Declining birthrate and aging society theory / Urban space theory / Coexistence society theory / Organization and society
course 3
city and business
Think about urban planning, industry, and finance!
Students will examine the attractiveness and challenges of cities from keywords such as business, finance, urban development, and smart cities, and develop the skills to create new businesses that enhance vibrancy and comfort from a business management perspective.
Scheduled subjects
Urban Planning / Architectural Design and Society / Global Market Strategy / Accounting Information Basics / Introduction to Accounting Information / Asian Cities and Society / Marketing / Risk Management / Modern International Finance / PPP/PFI and Urban Development / Industrial Policy and Industrial Structure / Innovation / Spatial Design Seminar / Megacity / Finance / Regional Industrial Development
Urban Planning / Architectural Design and Society / Global Market Strategy / Accounting Information Basics / Introduction to Accounting Information / Asian Cities and Society / Marketing / Risk Management / Modern International Finance / PPP/PFI and Urban Development / Industrial Policy and Industrial Structure / Innovation / Spatial Design Seminar / Megacity / Finance / Regional Industrial Development
Faculty Introduction
| family name | Incumbent | Specialized field | keyword | Possible themes for on-site Lecture (lectures) |
| AKABANE Hiroshi Faculty information | Professor | international finance | International finance, currency and exchange rate systems, Asian economies, international financial centers, corporate finance | Currency and exchange rate systems in Asia / Corporate exchange rate risk management / Financial and capital market integration in ASEAN / International financial centres |
| ARAI Kenichiro Faculty information | Associate Professor | Urban research, Southeast Asian research | jakarta, urban development, suburbanization | Real estate development in Indonesia/Fieldwork in Asian cities |
| ISHIDA Sachio Faculty information | Associate Professor | Sociology | Contemporary sociology, social network theory, community, social research methods, social history | Understanding the nature of interpersonal connections in modern society |
| Hotai Iwagaki
Faculty Information | Lecturer | Community Welfare Studies, Public Health Studies | Local communities, local design, regional revitalization, children's cafeterias, support for the poor | Regional revitalization driven by youth power / Social prescriptions and health promotion / Local communities and urban development |
| Aki Kaeruyama
Faculty Information | Associate Professor | Sociology | Survey methodology, text analysis, medical sociology, sociology of labor | Social Research Methods/Introduction to Sociology |
| KIM Byeong Sik
Faculty information | Lecturer | Organizational theory, strategic management, entrepreneurship/innovation | Innovation, Startups, Social Networks, Status/Reputation, Category/Identity | Social networks and organizational management / Identity and socio-economy, organizations and individuals / The current status of investment in start-up companies and a comparison with other countries |
| Gu Faculty Information | Lecturer | Japanese literature, Chinese literature | Japanese Chinese poetry, Japanese-Chinese comparative literature, the Nara and Heian periods, "Kaifuso" and "Suga Bunsou: Goshu" | Japanese Chinese poetry from the Nara and Heian periods / Exchange of ancient Japanese and Chinese literature / Chinese culture in general |
| GOTO Yasuhiro
Faculty information | Professor | Business Administration | Business strategy, business organization, international management, direct investment | Economic and industrial trends in Asia / Asian strategies of Japanese companies / Industrial policy and industrial structure / Digitalization and the state / The conflict between real and digital |
| SAITO Akihiro
Faculty information | Professor | Media informatics, Kansei informatics, Soft computing | universal design, affordance, interface, ubiquitous, digital signage | His lectures are based on Lecture of "applying game know-how to fields other than games," and he has given lectures not only to Japanese companies such as Toyota Motor Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric, KDDI, and Softbank, but also to overseas organizations such as TED and IEEE. He has also written many books on Gamenics. |
| SHIRAI Hiromasa
Faculty information | Professor | Architectural design, urban design, urban sociology | Spatial Design, Spatial Regeneration, Mega Events and Urban Space | Architecture and urban design / Regeneration of space / Olympics and cities |
| ScoutAndrew
Faculty Information | Lecturer | Social infrastructure (civil engineering, architecture, disaster prevention), architectural planning, urban planning | Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Travel Behavior | Modern social urban planning issues / Transportation systems, housing environment and society / Analysis of urban planning policies / How to write a research paper / research methods |
| Akiko Takahashi
Faculty Information | Special Duty Associate Professor | Sociology of information, regional information | User sovereignty, local government digital transformation, platform design | The potential of a networked society / Methods of self-expression and dialogue through video production / Promotion of digital transformation in local governments, etc. |
| Takuyuki Terashima Faculty Information | Professor | Sociology | Culture, consumption and lifestyle | What is sustainable consumption? / User values in the sharing economy / Social media and conspicuous consumption |
| HAYASHI Seiko
Faculty information | Professor | Technology management (innovation) | Innovation, support for innovation creation in small and medium-sized enterprises, industry-academia-government collaboration, open innovation, regional industrial promotion, human resource development | Regional industrial promotion through innovation creation and industry-academia collaboration / Innovation creation for small and medium-sized enterprises / Open innovation and other collaborations / Management of Technology (MOT) / Horikirigawa model, etc. |
| MIYOSHI Izuru
Faculty information | Associate Professor | accounting | Bookkeeping theory, bookkeeping education, management analysis, cash flow analysis, accounting information system | Corporate behavior as seen from accounting information |
| LI Lirong
Faculty information | Professor | Banking, Finance, Theoretical Economics | Financial Systems and Business, Financial Innovation (Digital Transformation, Fintech), Chinese Financial | Digital transformation (DX) and financial services / Digital finance in the US and China / SDGs and financial services / The future of finance (the cutting edge of embedded finance) / How the use of artificial intelligence will change the financial business / The impact of large IT companies becoming financial institutions |
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Aimed career options /qualifications
To help each student shape their future image,
We will continue to provide support that is close to each individual over the four years.
We will continue to provide support that is close to each individual over the four years.
career options after graduation
| For companies in a wide range of industries General companies [Manufacturers, distributors, trading companies, transportation, real estate, finance, IT, media, publishing, etc.] |
| To the civil servants who support Japan Government agencies (national government officials, local government officials, etc.) |
| Find your own career options Starting a business, going to Graduate School, etc. |
Qualifications that can be acquired
| Library (Library Administration) ●Social education director (appointment qualifications) Social Education Specialist Social Researcher ●Social welfare officer (appointment qualifications) |
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campus
4 years from admission to graduation,
Study at One Campus (Musashino Campus).
Almost in the center of Tokyo. From the city center,
Easy access from Saitama, Chiba, and Yokohama areas!
Study at One Campus (Musashino Campus).
Almost in the center of Tokyo. From the city center,
Easy access from Saitama, Chiba, and Yokohama areas!
Asia University is located almost in the center of Tokyo, which is long from east to west, and is well-connected by public transport. There are many train lines running from east to west and north to south, and it is accessible in about one to one and a half hours from major stations around Tokyo.
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Purpose of education research
The ideal talent we aim to cultivate and our three policies
The type of talent we aim to develop
The Department of Contemporary Sociology in the Faculty of Sociology is based on sociological findings and academic methods, while also utilizing academic knowledge from other social sciences, to develop talented individuals who can learn about contemporary social issues and how to analyze them, and who, with a spirit of respect for diversity and tolerance, can work with others to solve problems in the local community, in companies, and around the world.
The Department of Contemporary Sociology in the Faculty of Sociology is based on sociological findings and academic methods, while also utilizing academic knowledge from other social sciences, to develop talented individuals who can learn about contemporary social issues and how to analyze them, and who, with a spirit of respect for diversity and tolerance, can work with others to solve problems in the local community, in companies, and around the world.
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- Graduation Accreditation and Degree Conferment Policy (Diploma Policy)
- The Department of Contemporary Sociology in the Faculty of Sociology (hereinafter referred to as "the Department") awards the degree of "Bachelor of Arts of Sociology" to individuals who have mastered the founding spirit of "the spirit of Self-help and Cooperation," fulfilled Requirement for Graduation set by the Faculty, acquired specialized knowledge and skills related to solving problems in modern society, and possessed the following abilities and qualities:
- Have sufficient knowledge of sociology and social research.
- Students acquire basic knowledge of the social sciences that will enable them to gain a broader understanding of modern society from a global perspective and provide the basis for solving its problems.
- Have basic skills for using ICT.
- You can work with others to actively contribute to creating a better modern society.
- You can set goals, shape your career experientially, and maintain a lifelong learning attitude.
- Curriculum Formulation and Implementation Policy (Curriculum Policy)
- In order to enable students to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes set out in the diploma policy, the department organizes and implements its curriculum based on the following policies.
[Education content]- First, "Introduction to Sociology" and "Introduction to Social Research" will be compulsory courses in the first year, and many sociology-related subjects will be offered from the second year onwards.
- In order to acquire a broader range of academic knowledge, "Introduction to Business Economics" is offered in the first year, "Introduction to Social Psychology" and "Introduction to Business Administration" are offered in the second year, and advanced subjects are offered thereafter.
- In order to acquire basic skills for utilizing ICT, we offer "Learn PC skills from scratch" and "Learn programming from scratch", and to a certain extent, students can also take advanced courses.
- In order to practically learn about the issues facing modern society, we have organized three research courses - "Entertainment and Culture," "Community and Networks," and "Cities and Business" - to provide systematic learning opportunities.
- In order to enable students to cooperate with others and at the same time acquire an attitude of lifelong learning, first-year seminars (called "Basic Seminars I and II" in this department) are compulsory in the first year, and "Graduation research Seminars I to IV" are compulsory in the third and fourth years, and students are also given the opportunity to take career development-related subjects.
- Policy for Accepting New Students (Admission Policy)
- In order to cultivate individuals who have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes outlined in the diploma policy, with a view to proactively tackling and resolving the various issues facing modern society, the department expects the following types of students to enroll from both within Japan and abroad.
- Students have acquired basic knowledge and skills through their high school curriculum in order to be able to understand the educational content taught in the Department of Contemporary Sociology.
- They have a deep interest in modern society, are proactive in working with people who hold diverse values, and have the flexibility to listen to different opinions.
- During the four years studying in the Department of Contemporary Sociology, I am eager to enrich my knowledge and improve my insight and skills.
- I would like to utilize the knowledge, skills, and attitudes I will learn in the Department of Contemporary Sociology to solve various problems in modern society.
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