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Experience multiculturalism with your own sensibilities and grasp the joy of learning from there.
In order to implement the program, our faculty and staff conduct detailed field surveys and build a wide range of human networks.

Multicultural field study

Students in their second to fourth years spend about a week during the summer vacation, conducting on-site research overseas under the guidance of the faculty member in charge. Acquire problem-finding and presentation skills through preliminary research and oral presentations after the survey. We develop local adaptability to maintain mental and physical health without being discouraged by living environments that are different from usual.

Main fieldwork themes

Korea	Korean awareness of the globalization of K-POP / Current status of unmanned convenience stores in South Korea
China	Chinese Attitudes toward Foreigners Visiting China/The 996 Problem -Long Working Hours in China's IT Industry-
Philippines	Language Situation in the Philippines/Religious Views of the Philippines and Japan
Vietnam	Interview survey with foreign tourists and travel agencies
Indonesia	Learn how people work in a thriving capital city and tourist destination

Testimonials

【South Korea】

A different experience to language study abroad

ITO Ayana

Before participating in this fieldwork, I had visited Korea once for language study as part of the AUGP study abroad program. At first, I decided to take the multicultural field study course as an extension of that language study abroad, but in reality, I was able to live a completely different life in Korea from when I was there for language study, by talking to local people and communicating with them myself, and thinking about how to get them to willingly cooperate with a questionnaire while taking into account differences in culture and customs. I was able to live a life in Korea that was a little different from the language study abroad experience, and I was able to improve my language skills by communicating a lot with local people, and I feel that I was able to grow as a person while experiencing the country of Korea.

Destination country: Korea
Dispatch period: August 4th to August 10th, 2023

The rigors of fieldwork and the difficulties of learning a foreign language

TAKEKO Hina

This was my first visit to Korea, and I felt it would be a hurdle to conduct a questionnaire survey without being able to speak Korean fluently. However, when I actually started the survey, I felt frustrated that I couldn't communicate in the language because I couldn't express what I wanted to say well or have a simple conversation, but I felt that the bigger hurdle was figuring out how to approach people and how to get them to cooperate with the survey. When compiling the results of the survey, many areas for improvement came to light, such as bias in age and gender, and not taking notes on the characteristics of the subjects, so I felt the difficulties of fieldwork that were different from those of on-site research when compiling the results.

Destination country: Korea
Dispatch period: August 4th to August 10th, 2023

Try an observational survey

NAKAZAWA Saika

I learned that South Korea has more barrier-free facilities than Japan (such as air pumps for wheelchair tires and TV broadcasts with sign language interpretation), and that there are fewer barriers and consideration for people with disabilities and the elderly, making it more advanced in barrier-free access than Japan. Currently in Japan, there is a Korean boom and we are incorporating Korean culture and music, but I felt that if we were to actively incorporate the good parts of these aspects, Japanese society would become a more comfortable place to live.
This time, I did not take Korean classes and conducted the research without understanding the language, but I was glad that I was able to achieve the research goal with the help of my classmates and teachers.

Destination country: Korea
Dispatch period: August 4th to August 10th, 2023

South Korea's birthrate has declined due to changes in values

NAKAMURA Takumi

The results of our fieldwork showed that while many young people want to get married, only about half of them want to have children, and furthermore that they believe that once you get married, you should own a new home. We also found that all generations recognize that whether or not to get married and have children is entirely a personal choice. The rate of men's participation in child-rearing is increasing, but it remains low, and support for this varies from company to company. Many people are aware that the competition for things like university entrance exams is fierce and the resulting stress is great, and we believe that this is one of the causes of the declining birthrate.

Destination country: Korea
Dispatch period: August 4th to August 10th, 2023

【Philippines】

The Philippines I didn't know

KIYOHARA Rei

I had been to Manila in the Philippines before, but this time I went to a place other than Manila for class and interacted with local people, which allowed me to see a new side of the Philippines. I also learned that the Philippines, which I thought I knew, is a diverse society.

Destination country: Philippines
Dispatch period: September 6th to September 14th, 2023

The Philippines as seen through local exchanges

KOIKE Wakaba

I had the opportunity to talk about various things with Filipino university students of the same generation, and it was a valuable experience to see the local living conditions with my own eyes. I noticed many differences in culture and society between Japan and the Philippines, but I also felt the importance of each person living happily in the environment they find themselves in, while being aware of these differences.

Destination country: Philippines
Dispatch period: September 6th to September 14th, 2023

Emotions in a cross-cultural environment: The Philippines moved me

SAITO Akika

I participated because I wanted to see the reality of a developing country with my own eyes. I certainly felt that there was a difference in the standard of living between Japan and the Philippines. However, my experiences there were often different from the negative image I had before participating. I also felt that the Filipino people had a strong interest in Japan, and I wanted to know more about the Philippines myself. It was a nine-day program filled with many emotionally charged experiences.

Destination country: Philippines
Dispatch period: September 6th to September 14th, 2023

How to learn about the real situation in foreign countries

SAGAE Miu

Before my visit, I had an image of street children, poverty, and poor security, but through interacting with the local people, that image changed. In order to understand cultural differences, I compared my own culture and the society I belong to, but I also realized that the happiness of the people living in each place has its own form. In the future, I feel that I want to actively interact with more people and learn more about various countries and cultures.

Destination country: Philippines
Dispatch period: September 6th to September 14th, 2023

Announcement of results of overseas dispatch

Multicultural Field Study 2024

Fieldwork Practice (USA)

After completing the semester of study abroad, students will stay in Los Angeles, USA for about a week, and conduct field research under the guidance of the accompanying instructor. Practical use of the English skills cultivated during study abroad.

main theme

Nikkei History/Ethnic Town Survey

｜STUDENT'S VOICE｜

Seriously!

Mr. F.
2nd year, Department Department of Multicultural Communication Faculty of International Relations
# Sales using English

I want to become a salesperson who can make customers happy with my English skills.

In [Multicultural Field Study], I did fieldwork in Vietnam. As I interacted with local people and students from other grades, I learned new knowledge and perspectives. In [English IX], the teacher answered my questions right away, and I felt that my language skills improved every day. In the future, I would like to find a job where I can use my English skills and make customers happy with sincerity.

Department of Multicultural Communication

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