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Seminar in Department of Multicultural Communication
Basic education with awareness of fieldwork
Orientation Seminar I helps students get used to the classes in the department and cultivates knowledge such as world history. Orientation Seminar II, students will conduct fieldwork in groups with the keyword "multicultural" and give presentations.
Specialized Seminar I・II
Each student belongs to a seminar led by a faculty member who specializes in an area of interest, sets their own theme within the scope of Faculty of International Relations, and conducts research on that theme.
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Konno Seminar
From people's food and movement,
Understanding the history of the multi-ethnic society of America
Instructor: Associate Professor KONNO YukoFrom people's food and movement,
Understanding the history of the multi-ethnic society of America
This course examines the nature of "America as a multi-ethnic nation" through the lens of human migration and food culture, deepening our understanding of intercultural conflict and cooperation. Through literature research, critical thinking, and fieldwork, you will experience the fascination of research through trial and error.
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Okazaki Seminar
Using the concept of "identity" as a starting point,
Re-examining the relationship between oneself and others
Instructor: Associate Professor OKAZAKI HirokiUsing the concept of "identity" as a starting point,
Re-examining the relationship between oneself and others
We explore "identity" primarily through books, films, and field experiences set in Arab societies. We offer learning opportunities that challenge preconceived notions, using dialogue and real-life experiences as starting points. With many International Student, every word spoken during discussions becomes a multicultural experience.
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Takayama Seminar
Learning about multicultural coexistence through movies
Instructor: Professor TAKAYAMA YokoLearning about multicultural coexistence through movies
Learning about Multicultural Coexistence Through Film: We will watch films dealing with racial and gender discrimination and discuss what is necessary to realize a multicultural society.
List of seminar themes
Select a theme from the topics you learned in your first and second years, such as regional languages, multicultural coexistence, and multicultural tourism, and cultivate the ability to discover and solve problems on your own.| Seminar Theme for Academic Year 2026 | Faculty name |
| Learning people and culture from Arab society | Associate Professor Hiroki Okazaki |
| Thinking about Multicultural Coexistence from the Perspective of Religion | Professor Hisashi Ogawa |
| Perspectives on Indian Society and Culture: The Meaning of Diversity | KOISO Chihiro Professor |
| The consciousness and lives of various people across borders |
Professor Akihiro Koido |
| Our English: Multilingual Society and Multilingual Speakers | KOBARI Yoshihiro Associate Professor |
| The world seen through human movement and food |
KONNO Yuko Associate Professor |
| Learning about multicultural coexistence through movies | TAKAYAMA Yoko Professor |
| Southeast Asia and Multicultural Coexistence |
MASUHARA Ayako Professor |
| Asian market and brand building |
MITSUHASHI Hidehiko Professor |
<Updated on July 18, 2026>
Department of Multicultural Communication