Curriculum Details

• Methodology

  Education in the Japanese viewpoint and methodology

  Students study the unique viewpoints and methodology of Japan and the Japanese, which differs from that of people in the West. They use that viewpoint and methodology to develop a way of thinking that enables them to solve the issues facing the world.

• Lectures by overseas academics

  Education in the Western viewpoint and methodology

  In order to study the similarities and differences between Western viewpoints and methodology, and those of Japan and the Japanese, original research will be conducted with lectures from academics from affiliated universities.

  

  In May of 2016, Professor Paul Ziche of Utrecht University was invited to present a series of lectures entitled Philosophy, Art and Science around 1800. His methodological approach worked to draw out new relationships bridging each of those academic fields, which proved to be extremely stimulating for both undergraduate and graduate students alike.
  The GPJS Program invites instructors from the Hasekura league and actively continues to develop lecture series, talks and seminars.

• Overseas coursework

  Education in the Western viewpoint and methodology

  Overseas training lasting six months or more is conducted to form an academic network to approach common issues, and make students aware of their position as researchers.

• Representation CC
  Empathy CC
  Material CC

  Two subjects in addition to the specialist field are mandatory.
  (Fostering human resources with deep specialist knowledge and wide-ranging knowledge)

  Students take lectures in areas outside their specialist fields to discover issues, with a broad outlook and sense of modernity. They will acquire subtle sensitivity and flexibility of thought to solve the issues.

• Communication

  Acquire the ability to debate in English and Japanese

  Japanese students study English, and overseas students study Japanese. Students acquire the ability to communicate and debate, so they can give their opinions to, and debate with, others.

• International Workshops /
  International Conferences

  Education to develop presentation skills and the ability to promote research to the world

  Students participate in international workshops and conferences and develop the presentation skills necessary to proactively present their research and opinions to the world.

  

  The experience of presenting your research abroad while in graduate school is an experience you should not do not shy away from, as it will provide feedback that moves you on to your next step. You will never forget the taste of the meals you share with everyone!

• Thesis

  Students write a degree thesis in the international program under the guidance of world-class academics