Class introduction
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Class introduction

Regional language: Hindi (beginner, intermediate)
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While experiencing the local culture and worldview firsthand
Learn practical Hindi
Instructor: Professor KOISO ChihiroLearn practical Hindi
We will learn Hindi grammar and conversation through songs, poems, and movie lines. We will also touch upon religion and people's lives, developing lessons that emphasize the context in which the language is used. Through memorization and speaking practice, we will cultivate expressive skills for smooth communication.

Japanese language and Japanese culture
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It looks strange to foreigners
Exploring the characteristics of the Japanese language and culture
Instructor: Professor KOTAKE NaokoExploring the characteristics of the Japanese language and culture
In class, we will explore the "mysteries" of Japanese grammar and culture from a foreigner's perspective, taking into account their history and background. This will enhance the skills needed to explain Japanese culture in our own words, a skill increasingly essential in today's multicultural society.

Southeast Asian Society and Culture I・II
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Understand Southeast Asian society and culture
Instructor: Professor MASUHARA AyakoThrough understanding people's lives and history, the diverse religious and ethnic societies, human migration and migrant work, and development and environmental issues, we will grasp the diversity of Southeast Asia and the problems it faces.

Overview of Multicultural Society
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Develop imagination for others
Instructor: Professor KOIDO AkihiroThis program cultivates the ability to think critically in order to cooperate with people who have roots in other countries. In particular, it helps students interact with people living in Japan who have roots in their chosen cultural sphere and build a foundation for understanding the problems they face.

world heritage theory
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After understanding the background behind the registration of sites like the Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Atomic Bomb Dome) and Auschwitz as World Heritage Sites, we will consider how disaster-related sites and abandoned mines should be preserved in the future.
Thinking about World Heritage in the 21st Century
Instructor: Professor TAKAYAMA YokoAfter understanding the background behind the registration of sites like the Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Atomic Bomb Dome) and Auschwitz as World Heritage Sites, we will consider how disaster-related sites and abandoned mines should be preserved in the future.

Essentials for English Presentations
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Great presentation, you can do it too!
Instructor: Associate Professor KONNO YukoThe aim is to improve overall English communication skills. Students are expected to take the initiative in creating the content themselves.

<Updated on July 18, 2026>
Department of Multicultural Communication