Department of International Cultural Studies

CONTENTS

Curriculum

Study Trip Abroad

Faculty

Topics of Graduation Thesis

INTRODUCTION:

In this program, students acquire the skills to study, understand, work and communicate in an increasingly internationalized Japan and in a world that is rapidly becoming more interdependent. Developing a thorough understanding of one's own cultural background and history is seen as a fundamental part of understanding other cultures. In the program, students develop the ability to introduce their region, Tohoku, to those in Japan and abroad.　Both Japanese and foreign language skills are emphasized. Students are given an interdisciplinary perspective on global issues, examining the interactions of history, politics, economics, and culture that take place within the global system. With this foundation, students are prepared to become world citizens who can contribute to both their region and the world at large

OBJECTIVES:

1. Students gain a solid understanding of the history and culture of Western and Asian civilizations and the history of international relations.

2. Students understand their own cultural heritage and the current issues facing the region so that they can vitalize their own community and contribute to the internationalization of the local community.

3. Students acquire effective communication skills in both English and Japanese with which they can express themselves with confidence.

CHARACTERISTICS OF OUR EDUCATION:

In our General Education Courses, students learn the basic knowledge about the history of humanity and society. The core courses (Kiso senmon kamoku) enable them to have logical thinking and basic research methods. In small sized classrooms, they learn the skills of presentation both in Japanese and English.

Our Elective/Specialized Courses consist of three divisions: the Western civilization, the Asian civilization, and Japan. In order to promote the interaction among the three divisions, the courses of Comparative Cultural Studies help students to think comparatively. The courses on Japan include the broad meaning of "Japanese culture" as well as the "Regional Culture" which specializes on Iwate and the northern part of Japan. Students can major a course from the divisions and take the courses from other divisions to compare and think respectively. Beside English courses, Chinese, Hangeul, Spanish, French, German, Russian courses are available for them to learn both the language and the culture; no other two-year junior colleges in Japan have six language courses available. At the second year, students write a graduation thesis paper. Each student is given an advisor while learning in a small-sized seminar courses to complete the thesis.

In Career Developmental Courses, students take courses of Computer Sciences, Business / Newspaper English, and Clerical Works.

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