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Faculty overview

Today's globalized world faces many challenges. The study of Faculty of International Relations is about thinking about how people with different languages, cultures, political and economic backgrounds can coexist. In Department of International Relations, we have established a diverse group of courses for students to think about what they can do to promote international political and economic cooperation and peacebuilding. Department of Multicultural Communication offers a wide range of courses to help students learn about the diversity of cultures and religions and contribute to building a multicultural society.

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Dean Faculty of International Relations 02

deep understanding of the world,
For people who can play an active role in a globalized society

Professor MITSUHASHI Hidehiko Hidehiko
Dean of the Faculty of International Relations

In this pandemic, we have experienced two aspects of globalization. What happened in one corner of the earth instantly divided our daily lives. And human beings used digital technology to build a new system and try to overcome it. In the face of issues such as global warming, the declining birthrate and aging population, there is no better time than today for the world to learn from each other toward the realization of the SDGs. Since its establishment in 1990, Faculty of International Relations has overcome crises such as the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the United States in 2001, and has provided a variety of overseas experiences such as study abroad. In the post-corona era, we will carry on that tradition and provide education so that you can live with globalization.

Purpose of education research

Department of International Relations

Through interdisciplinary specialized education covering politics, law, economics, and society, English education that emphasizes the ability to communicate, and a broad and deep liberal arts education, students develop an international perspective and comprehensive decision-making ability, and understand the international relations of the world and the role of Japan in the international community. Develop capable human resources who understand and can contribute to the peace and development of the international community in response to the needs of the times.

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Graduation Accreditation and Degree Conferment Policy (Diploma Policy)

Faculty of International Relations Department of International Relations (hereinafter referred to as the "Department") aims to cultivate human resources who will contribute to the peace and development of the international community based on the founding spirit of "the spirit of Self-help and Cooperation." In order to achieve this purpose, degrees will be awarded to students who meet the following requirements.

Acquire basic knowledge in various social science fields, including politics, law, economics, and society.
By applying this basic knowledge and considering various problems in the international community, students will deepen their understanding of international relations, and develop an active learning attitude, a broad perspective that looks at social phenomena from multiple perspectives, the ability to think logically, and solid confidence. Expressiveness (especially Japanese ability) is cultivated.
Have a certain level of proficiency in English.
As a member of the international community, have ethical standards and a willingness to actively contribute to the promotion of peace and cooperation in the international community.

Curriculum Formulation and Implementation Policy (Curriculum Policy)

Based on the Diploma Policy, the Department organizes and implements the curriculum according to the following policies.

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Seminars will be held as Required Subject from the first year to the fourth year. In the seminar, students will not only learn about international issues, but also engage in active learning such as independent theme selection, reporting, discussion, and written expression (writing papers and reports). Seminars form the core of learning in this department.
In the first year, introductory subjects in various social science fields such as "Introduction to Political Science," "Introduction to Law," "Introduction to Economics," and "Introduction to Sociology" are offered as required electives. Also in the first year, introductory subjects in various social science fields such as "Introduction to International Economics," "Introduction to International Politics," "Introduction to International Cooperation," and others are offered as specialized Elective Subject. Through these subjects, students learn basic knowledge in various social science fields.
Starting from the 3rd and 4th years, but some subjects start from the 2nd year, the courses will be divided into three courses: the International Economics and Business Course, the Global Governance Course, and the Development Cooperation Course, and specialized Elective Subject will be arranged. Students mainly take courses in the course they choose, but they can also take courses in other courses. Through these specialized Elective Subject, students will learn specialized knowledge about various issues in international society.
AUAP (5-month study abroad in America) and AUASP (5-month study abroad in Malaysia) subjects will be established as recommended subjects for the purpose of improving English proficiency, expanding international perspective, and experiencing different cultures.
``International English I and II'' will be offered as Required Subject in the first year. Additionally, from the 1st year to the 3rd and 4th years, we offer a rich group of specialized English subjects under the name of Expert English subjects. If you earn 20 Credit from this subject group, including 8 Credit in specific subjects such as "Academic Writing I and II," you will be certified as an English expert. Through these specialized English subjects, students will learn about international relations in English and further improve their English proficiency.

Focusing on seminars, students develop their willingness to learn on their own, and learn report (=presentation) skills, debate (=debate) skills, and writing papers/reports from the beginning of the first year to the advanced level of the fourth year. , Professor step by step.
We will instruct students to actively take advantage of our university's study abroad programs and classes, including AUAP, to gain overseas experience. The main purpose of overseas experiences is not only to learn languages, but also to expand one's international perspective by experiencing different cultures, and to grow as a person through living in an unfamiliar environment.
In the first year, "Introduction to Global Career Design" and "International Business Program" are offered, and career classes are also appropriately incorporated into seminars from the first year, so that career education is provided from the basic year. Furthermore, in the third year, the "International Internship" is provided as an opportunity to experience an internship at an overseas company.

Policy for Accepting New Students (Admission Policy)

In order to develop human resources as indicated in the Diploma Policy, the Department hopes that the following people will enter the Department widely from Japan and abroad.

He has a strong interest in trends in the international community.
The knowledge that is a prerequisite for learning social sciences, especially the subjects related to geography and civics, has been thoroughly studied.
Acquire the Japanese language skills necessary for reporting, discussion, and report writing.
Have acquired the basic ability to read, write, listen and speak English.
He has a strong desire to learn foreign languages, especially English, and hopes to play an active role in an international job in the future.
Students acquire basic knowledge and skills through the high school curriculum so that they can understand the educational content of this department.
Acquire an attitude that respects diverse values, and has a clear sense of purpose and a willingness to actively and independently deepen learning.

Department of Multicultural Communication

Through education on the history and current state of cross-border multicultural exchange, basic education on international relations, English education that emphasizes the ability to communicate, and a broad and deep liberal arts education, we cultivate high communication skills that connect people with diverse cultural backgrounds, From the standpoint of mutual respect, we aim to develop capable human resources who can promote multicultural exchange and dialogue in Asia and other parts of the world.

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Graduation Accreditation and Degree Conferment Policy (Diploma Policy)

The Department of Department of Multicultural Communication Faculty of International Relations (hereinafter referred to as the "Department"), based on the founding spirit of "the spirit of Self-help and Cooperation," seeks human resources capable of promoting multicultural exchange and dialogue in Asia and other parts of the world. It is intended for growth. In order to achieve this purpose, degrees will be awarded to students who meet the following requirements.

Acquire basic knowledge about the history and current status of cross-border multicultural exchange.
Have a certain level of proficiency in English and Asian languages. In addition, based on this, students acquire communication skills that connect people with diverse cultural backgrounds.
Deepen your understanding of multicultural exchange through field surveys at sites of diverse cultures and the analysis and reporting of survey results. , Reliable expressive power (especially Japanese language ability) is cultivated.
Based on the principle of mutual respect for cultures, it has a positive attitude to promote multicultural exchange and dialogue.

Curriculum Formulation and Implementation Policy (Curriculum Policy)

Based on the Diploma Policy, the Department organizes and implements the curriculum according to the following policies.

<Education content>

Seminars are arranged as Required Subject from the 1st year to the 4th year. In seminars, along with learning about intercultural exchange, active learning will be carried out, including subjective theme selection, field surveys, reports, discussions, and writing expressions (creating papers and reports). Seminars form the core of learning in this department.
The first year of the program includes a compulsory "Elementary Regional Languages" course in which students select one of the languages of the Asian region (Korean, Chinese, Indonesian, Hindi, Arabic) to study. In this elementary course, all students are required to acquire basic grammar and elementary conversation. In addition, in order to further improve regional language skills, "Intermediate Regional Languages" will be offered from the fall semester of the second year to the spring semester of the third year, and "Advanced Regional Languages" will be offered from the fall semester of the third year to the spring semester of the fourth year at Elective Subject. Mastery of regional languages, along with English language study, is a fundamental prerequisite for promoting multicultural exchange.
In the first year, introductory subjects such as "Introduction to Sociology", "Introduction to Cultural Anthropology", and "Introduction to Asian Economy and Society" are compulsory. In addition, in the second year, "Introduction to multicultural society", "Introduction to tourism geography", "Introduction to language and society" and other general topics are offered as elective compulsory subjects. Through these subjects, students will learn the basic knowledge necessary for intercultural exchange.
In the 3rd and 4th years, but some subjects from the 2nd year, students are divided into 3 areas: multicultural social cooperation area, tourism multicultural area, and multicultural and multilingual area, and specialized Elective Subject are arranged. Through these specialized Elective Subject, students will learn the specialized knowledge necessary for multicultural exchange.
For the purpose of on-site experience education and developing the ability to adapt to different cultures, students learn the basics of field survey attitudes and methods in the “Introduction to Fieldwork” Required Subject in the first year. Investigative Practicum training is provided.
AUAP (five-month study abroad in the United States) will be established as an optional but recommended subject for the purpose of improving English proficiency, expanding international perspectives, and experiencing a different culture.

Focusing on seminars, students develop their willingness to learn on their own, and learn report (=presentation) skills, debate (=debate) skills, and writing papers/reports from the beginning of the first year to the advanced level of the fourth year. , Professor step by step.
We encourage students to gain overseas experience by actively participating in AUAP, “multicultural field studies,” and by using other study abroad programs at our university. The main purpose of overseas experience is not only to learn languages, but also to experience different cultures and broaden your international perspective, acquire fieldwork knowledge and techniques, and grow as a person through living in an unfamiliar environment.
In the first year, "Introduction to Active Career I and II" is placed, and career education is also incorporated in the "Introduction to Asian Economy and Society" in the first year. Career education from Furthermore, in the 3rd year "Multicultural Internship", we provide an opportunity to experience an internship at an overseas company.

Policy for Accepting New Students (Admission Policy)

In order to develop human resources as indicated in the Diploma Policy, the Department hopes that the following people will enter the Department widely from Japan and abroad.

He has a strong interest in the societies, cultures, and languages of countries in Asia and around the world, as well as intercultural exchange.
The knowledge required to study multicultural exchange, especially the subjects related to geography and civics, has been thoroughly studied.
Acquire the Japanese language skills necessary for reporting, discussion, and report writing.
Have acquired the basic ability to read, write, listen and speak English.
He has a strong desire to learn English and other Asian languages, and hopes to play an active role in an international career in the future.
Students acquire basic knowledge and skills through the high school curriculum so that they can understand the educational content of this department.
Acquire an attitude that respects diverse values, and has a clear sense of purpose and a willingness to actively and independently deepen learning.

Graduation Credit and Degree Acquisition

Department of International Relations

Degree: Bachelor of Arts (International Relations)
Length of study: 4 years

Number of Credit for graduation in Subject category (applicable to students enrolled from 2023 onwards)

Subject category		Required number Credit		remarks
Specialized subject	Required Subject	seminar	14単位
	Required Subject	English specialized subjects	2単位
	Elective Required Subject		4単位
	Elective Subject		52単位
	Flex 10	Elective Required Subject *	10単位	* Credit earned in excess of Requirement for Graduation
		Elective Subject *
		Subjects of Department of Multicultural Communication
		Specialized subjects of other faculties
		Specialized subjects at other universities based on Credit transfer agreements
Subject Open to All students		Common Elective Subject *
	Required Subject	English	10単位
	Required Subject	Foreign languages other than English (International Student: Japanese)	4単位 (International Student: 10 Credit)
	Elective Required Subject	Track A	10単位	american programs (AUAP): 10 Credit
		Track B		asian studies (AUASP): 10 Credit
		Track C		global program (AUGP): 2-4 Credit
		Common to all tracks		Credit earned in excess of Requirement for Graduation are included in university-wide Elective Subject
	Elective Subject		18単位 (International Student: 12 Credit)
total			124単位

Department of Multicultural Communication

Degree: Bachelor of Arts (International Relations)
Length of study: 4 years

Number of Credit for graduation in Subject category (applicable to students enrolled from 2023 onwards)

Subject category		Required number Credit		remarks
Specialized subject	Required Subject	basic subjects	8単位
		seminar	14単位
		Regional language	6単位	Regional language of each major
	Elective Required Subject		6単位
	Elective Subject		38単位
	flex 14	Elective Required Subject *	14単位	* Credit earned in excess of Requirement for Graduation
		Elective Subject *
		Department of International Relations Subject Subjects
		Specialized subjects of other faculties
		Specialized subjects at other universities based on Credit transfer agreements
Subject Open to All students		Common Elective Subject *
	Required Subject	English (International Student: English and Japanese)	10 Credit (International Student: 18 Credit)
	Elective Subject		28 Credit (International Student: 20 Credit)
total			124単位

Faculty of International Relations

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