KANSAI GAIDAI

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KANSAI GAIDAI

Asian Studies Program, at a four-year university,
administered by an internationally experienced staff.
Ideally located near Kyoto, Nara (Japan’s ancient capitals),
and Osaka (Japan’s second largest metropolis).
Annually welcomes approximately 600 international students
from 226 institutions representing about 40 countries/regions.
Japanese language courses specifically designed for international students
with beginning through advanced levels.
KANSAI
GAIDAI
UNIVERSITY
JAPAN
A wide range of courses
(Business /Economics, Anthropology, History, Political Science, Religion, Sociology)
focusing on Japan/Asia offered and taught in English by experienced professors.
Studio Art courses (Ceramics and Manga Drawing) are also offered.
Course descriptions available through our website.
Dormitories or Japanese family homestay program available.
Substantial merit scholarships available to qualified students.
Applications accepted for one semester (Aug.-Dec. or Jan.-May),
and can be extended to two semesters.
Application Period :
For Fall Semester : January 10 - May 15
For Spring Semester : August 1- November 1
KANSAI GAIDAI
UNIVERSITY
ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAM 2015 〜2016
Center for International Education
Kansai Gaidai University
16-1 Nakamiyahigashino-cho, Hirakata City, Osaka 573-1001 Japan
Phone:072-805-2831 Fax:072-805-2830
E-Mail : [email protected]
International call or fax : 81+72+ number
Website:http://www.kansaigaidai.ac.jp/asp/
https://www.facebook.com/KansaiGaidaiASP
ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAM
2015 〜 2016
As an institution advocating the value of intercultural understanding for over 60 years,
Kansai Gaidai takes pride in presenting an educational challenge to undergraduate students worldwide.
Through our program, you will explore and develop multicultural perspectives to carry
with you into an era of global harmony.
KANSAI GAIDAI
KANSAI GAIDAI UNIVERSITY
"Kansai Gaidai" or sometimes simply "Gaidai" is the abbreviated
form of Kansai Gaikokugo Daigaku.
ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAM
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2015〜2016
2015 FALL SEMESTER
August 26 – December 18, 2015
Orientation and Class Registration …… Aug. 26 ( Wed ) – Aug.28 ( F r i )
First Day of Classes ……………………………………… Aug.31 ( Mon )
Final Examinations …………………… Dec. 14 (Mon) – Dec. 18 ( F r i )
Last Day of the Semester ………………………………… Dec. 18 ( F r i )
KANSAI GAIDAI UNIVERSITY
2016 SPRING SEMESTER
January 21 – May 28, 2016
Orientation……………………………… Jan .21 ( T h u ) – J a n. 2 5 (Mon)
First Day of Classes ……………………………………… Jan. 26 ( Tu e )
Spring Break …………………………… Mar. 19 ( S a t ) – Mar. 27 ( S u n )
Final Examinations …………………… May 20 ( F r i ) – May 24 ( Tu e )
Last Day of the Semester ………………………………… May 24 ( Tu e )
Completion Ceremony …………………………………… May 28 ( S a t )
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT
2015 FALL SEMESTER 16 WEEKS
2016 SPRING SEMESTER 17 WEEKS
A more detailed calendar, including official academic deadlines will be available
on our website.
The Asian Studies Program at Kansai Gaidai University was founded in 1972 with the
purpose of providing a curriculum designed to meet the diverse expectations of
undergraduate students from around the world. Today, the Asian Studies Program
collaborates with over 340 foreign universities located in more than 50 countries and
CONTENTS
◉ A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT･･･････････ 1
◉ THE ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAM････････････････ 2
Mission････････････････････････････････････････ 2
An Overview･････････････････････････････････ 3
Geographical Advantages･･･････････････････ 4
◉ THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM････････････････････ 10
Objectives･･･････････････････････････････････ 10
Transfer of Credit･･････････････････････････ 10
Academic Regulations･････････････････････ 11
◉ COURSE DESCRIPTIONS･･････････････････････ 12
Japanese Language Courses･･････････････ 13
Spoken Japanese･･･････････････････････････ 14
Reading & Writing Japanese･･････････････ 15
Lecture Courses････････････････････････････ 16
Field Trips･･････････････････････････････････ 24
Studio Art Courses･････････････････････････ 26
◉ STUDENT LIFE････････････････････････････････ 30
International Student Testimonials･･････ 30
Message from Alumni･･････････････････････ 31
Life at Kansai Gaidai･･････････････････････ 32
Campus Calendar･･････････････････････････ 32
◉ DAILY ACTIVITIES AND SCENES･･･････････････ 34
Experience Japan Program････････････････ 36
Speaking Partner Program････････････････ 37
◉ CAMPUS FACILITIES･･････････････････････････ 38
◉ HOUSING･････････････････････････････････････ 40
Housing Options･･･････････････････････････ 40
Homestay Program････････････････････････ 41
International Student Dormitories･･･････ 42
Roommate Program････････････････････････ 43
Japanese Resident Assistant･･････････････ 43
Home Visit Program･･･････････････････････ 43
◉ FINANCIAL INFORMATION････････････････････ 44
Fees and Expenses･････････････････････････ 44
Estimated Personal Expenditures････････ 45
Merit Scholarships･････････････････････････ 45
Refund Policy･･･････････････････････････････ 45
◉ ADMISSION AND VISA PROCEDURES･････････ 46
◉ LIST OF PARTICIPANTS’ HOME INSTITUTIONS･･･ 48
目次
◉ GENERAL INFORMATION･･･････････････････････ 6
Timeline of Kansai Gaidai’s
International Programs･････････････････････ 6
Accreditation････････････････････････････････ 7
About Kansai Gaidai･････････････････････････ 7
Kansai Gaidai’s Worldwide Focus･････････8
regions. Each year, more than 600 students from all over the world choose to study in the
Asian Studies Program where they pursue their intellectual curiosity about Japan and
the Asian region. Simply put, there is no other program in Japan where foreign students
can study such a wide variety of subjects related to Japan, taught in the English
language and designed for foreign students.
The Asian Studies Program and Kansai Gaidai University are committed to preparing
and leading students to take their place as global citizens in a borderless and
interdependent world and the unique combination of an extraordinarily diverse student
body immersed in Japan provides the perfect opportunity to live and learn in a truly
global environment.
Discover how the Asian Studies Program at Kansai Gaidai University can help you
prepare for a global future and how you, in turn, can share in the Kansai Gaidai
international community and contribute to building bridges to a better future for us all.
Yoshitaka Tanimoto
President
◉ ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY･･････････････ 28
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distinctiveness, are fundamental realities that are addressed by our
program.
Firmly believing that Japan and Asia will continue to be key players
throughout the 21st century, the program encourages students to
tackle new challenges and take advantage of various opportunities
available in Japan.
MISSION
The mission of the Asian Studies Program at Kansai Gaidai is based
on the realization that the post-cold war period has created a new era
of worldwide relationships. The emergence of a global economy and
the consequent fusion of world cultures, as well as their enduring
Our Asian Studies Program is special because it is committed
to educating students about all of the dimensions of Japanese life:
language, cultural values, business structures and practices, political
institutions, arts, literature, and historical landmarks in the evolution
of international relations.
The learning process is enhanced by direct exposure to a new culture
through participation in daily Japanese life. In essence, our program,
with all its strengths, spurs foreign students to explore a new foundation
for judgment regarding matters pertinent to Japan and Asia.
AN OVERVIEW
Established in 1972, the Asian Studies Program today annually
welcomes over 600 competitively selected students who represent
about 40 countries and regions. Typically, our student body is equally
balanced between males and females. About 90% of the total exchange
program participants are from our affiliated institutions worldwide,
and the remaining 10% enroll independently.
The raison d’etre of the program is to provide international students
with a means of exploring Japan and Asian studies through classroom
instruction and interaction with Japanese people. Japanese language
courses range from the introductory
through the advanced levels. Previous
Japanese language training is not
required.
A variety of course offerings relevant
to Japan and Asia, taught by experienced
faculty members, will provide new perspectives for participants and
inspire their intellectual and personal growth. One of the special
advantages of studying in our program is the fact that all courses,
except for Japanese language courses, are conducted in English.
Efficient language training with the latest innovations in linguistic
instruction, fully equipped language laboratories, friendship programs
with Japanese students, as well as the heart-warming homestay program,
will all contribute to the rapid development of participants’ language
proficiency and pragmatic understanding of the Japanese culture.
Students can enroll in our program for either one semester or one
full academic year (no summer courses/programs offered). While
students may elect to enroll in either the fall or spring semester,
it should be clearly understood that, due to the Japanese academic
calendar that runs from April-July and September-January, few
Japanese students will be on campus during the first three weeks of
September, as well as February and March.
THE
ASIAN
STUDIES
PROGRAM
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THE
ASIAN
STUDIES
PROGRAM
GEOGRAPHICAL ADVANTAGES
Kansai Gaidai is located in the city of Hirakata (pop:
407,836 [http://www.city.hirakata.osaka.jp]), in Osaka prefecture. Located midway between Osaka, Japan’s second largest metropolis, and Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan (both
cities accessible by train within an hour), Kansai Gaidai’s
campus is in the commercial and cultural heart of Japan, thus
making it an excellent starting point from which to begin your exploration of a land that, by anyone’s standards, is truly fascinating.
Osaka has been a major center of commerce since the 18th century, and is still a vast and expanding hub of business and industry
today. The metropolis exhibits many colorful aspects as can be seen
in the competition for bigger and showier street signs on display in
Minami (the southern part of the downtown district). In addition
to the business-oriented aspect of the city, Osaka has much more
to explore and there is something to enjoy for everyone. As a center
of pop culture, Osaka never ceases to generate a variety of new and
unique trends and expands the dimensions of the Japanese urban
experience.
Kyoto was founded in the late 8th century, as evidenced by the
ancient layout of its numbered avenues. While prestigious museums
house the most valuable collections of Japanese art in the world,
Kyoto itself is a museum in its own right. Fortunately, the city was
not damaged in the Pacific War, and therefore many of its temples
and shrines have been designated as national treasures for everyone
to appreciate. Examples of historical sites abundant in Kyoto range
from Kiyomizu-dera（清水寺）
, an excellent example of the union of
Buddhism（仏教）and Shintoism（神道）, to the serene and stately
Kinkakuji（金閣寺）about which Yukio Mishima wrote his famous
novel, The Temple of The Golden Pavilion.
A train ride of a little over an hour will bring you to Nara, even
older than Kyoto, which also offers various cultural assets to its
visitors. As the first organized urban center in the country, Nara
has the dignified atmosphere of an ancient capital (early 8th century). Todaiji（東大寺）where the Daibutsu（大仏）
, or Great Buddha,
is located will astonish you with the scale of its bronze image.
Visiting Horyuji（法隆寺）, the world’s oldest standing wooden structure, will provide you with an opportunity to contrast it with the
oldest building in your country. Otherwise, you may find it interesting to visit Yoshino（吉野）where magnificent vistas of nature, as
well as hot springs, will welcome you.
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Many of the cities in the Kansai* region are visited in the Asian
Studies Program through field trips, independent research, and/or
case studies. Aside from academic excursions, students often make
their own trips throughout Japan. Using excellent nationwide
transportation services such as buses, trains, ferries, and aircraft,
you can travel from the mountains of Hokkaido to the beaches of
the islands of Okinawa.
Whether your focus is on traditional culture or modern business, there are countless opportunities for you to gain firsthand
knowledge about Japan. After all, the attractiveness of the cities
mentioned above can never be more than suggested in such a limited space. Therefore, students are strongly encouraged to use their
initiative in making the best use of Kansai Gaidai’s superb location. Travel information is available at the Center for International
Education from staff members willing to assist you in making your
travel plans.
*“Kansai” refers to the area centering on Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and
Kobe. The area centering on Tokyo is called the “Kanto” region.
KANSAI GAIDAI
UNIVERSITY
KYOTO
OSAKA
KANSAI
INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
NARA
KOBE
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KANSAI GAIDAI
GENERAL
INFORMATION
ACCREDITATION
ABOUT KANSAI GAIDAI
Kansai Gaidai is a private, non-profit, coeducational institution
composed of Kansai Gaidai University (four-year programs conferring
B.A. degrees in International Professional Development, Elementary
Education, English, Spanish, and Global Communication and Language), Kansai Gaidai College (two-year A.A. program in English),
the Graduate School (M.A. and Ph.D. programs in English Philology
and Linguistics as well as Languages and Cultures), and the Asian
Studies Program specifically designed for international students (one
semester or one academic year program). All of these schools are fully
accredited by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology.
Kansai Gaidai was established in 1945 as a small, private language
school amid the smoldering ruins of post-war Japan with an initial
enrollment of only 8 students. The founder, Takako Tanimoto, was a
truly dedicated educator who witnessed political chaos and economic
depression and hoped to create an institution that would develop in
its students a sense of internationalism. Indeed, this was the very
moment when Kansai Gaidai embarked on ways of exploring and enhancing international program commitment.
By all indications, the founder’s dream is being fulfilled. In the
academic year of 2013 - 2014, Kansai Gaidai enrolled 12,844 students
(10,867 for the undergraduate programs, 1,946 for the Junior Colleges, 31 for the Graduate School), and approximately 600 for the Asian
Studies Program. In accordance with the University’s mission, over
1,600 Japanese students study abroad every year through universitysponsored programs using its extensive worldwide network with 342
institutions spreading across 51 countries and regions.
Kansai Gaidai has been constantly upgrading its quality of education as well as facilities to better serve highly motivated students. As
a result, it has earned an excellent reputation for high quality education within Japan and abroad. Kansai Gaidai will continue to strive
to enhance the relationship between Japan and the world.
TIMELINE OF KANSAI GAIDAI’S
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
1945： Noboru and Takako Tanimoto founded, with
1982： The Center for International Education was
1966： Kansai Gaidai opened the Katahoko cam-
1984： The relocation of the campus from Mandai
private funds, an English language school
in Mandai, a suburb of Osaka.
pus in Hirakata city, Osaka.
1968： 19 students and faculty members from the
University of Arkansas, USA, participated
in a summer seminar, marking the first
Asian studies courses offered to international students at Kansai Gaidai.
1972： The Asian Studies Program was formally
created as a one-year study abroad experience particularly for international students.
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1996： The opening of the College of International
2003： An apartment type dormitory, Seminar
to Hotani was completed. The campus at its
new site in Hirakata city provides students
with improved educational facilities.
1997： The second dormitory for international stu-
2005： An even larger dormitory, Seminar House IV,
1985： Seminar House I, a dormitory for interna-
entitled Academic Japanese Program was
launched to accommodate students with a
high command of Japanese.
constructed exclusively for the Asian Studies Program.
tional students, was opened to accommodate
the ever-increasing number of participants
in the Asian Studies Program.
1994： The new library was built and resources for
student and faculty research were significantly increased.
Language and Communications on the
Hotani campus expanded Kansai Gaidai’s
globally oriented academic programs.
dents, Seminar House II, was added.
1998： An advanced level Japanese language course
2002： The construction and relocation of the en-
tire Katahoko campus to Nakamiya was
completed. The facilities of the Center for
International Education have been greatly
expanded and improved.
House III, was constructed to accommodate
the increasing number of international students.
2011： The new department, College of International
Professional Development was inaugurated
at Nakamiya campus and welcomed 123 students. One-year study abroad is required in
their curriculum.
was completed to provide space for the largest number of participants in the history of
the Asian Studies Program.
2012： The International Communication Center, a
2008： The total number of Asian Studies Program
2013： A new studio art course, Manga Drawing, was
participants has exceeded 10,000 students
since its inception in 1972.
hub for various collaborative activities with
local community groups, opened.
added to the Asian Studies Program curriculum for the first time.
2010： A steady expansion of Kansai Gaidai’s inter-
national network has brought the number of
affiliations up to 330 institutions in 50 countries and regions.
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OUTBOUND JAPANESE STUDENTS
KANSAI GAIDAI
WORLDWIDE FOCUS
Among the increasing number of Japanese universities with international programs,
Kansai Gaidai has in many ways developed the fastest.
Each year, about 1,600 Kansai Gaidai Japanese students go abroad
through various university-sponsored programs,
while over 700 international students
SWEDEN (6)
take advantage of study abroad opportunities
・
CZECH REPUBLIC (1)
available here.
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・
・
GERMANY 7
・
THE NETHERLANDS 6
・
ICELAND 1
・
THE UNITED KINGDOM (8)
・
AUSTRIA (4)
DENMARK (1)
INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Cherishing the basic aims upon which the University was established, Kansai Gaidai currently maintains student exchange
agreements with a total of 342 institutions of higher learning representing 51 countries and regions as of July 2014.
Kansai Gaidai’s international affiliation is basically divided
into three categories: (1) The Full Exchange Program, whereby
competitively selected students pay tuition, room and board fees
to their home institutions and simply switch campuses to study.
Credits earned while at the host institutions are automatically
transferred to the home institutions of participants. (2) The
Tuition-only Exchange Program is almost the same as the
Full Exchange Program except that the tuition-only students are
individually responsible for their room and board fees at their
host institutions. (3) The Term / Year Abroad Program in
which Kansai Gaidai is fully recognized as an extension campus
of the student’s home institution. In this program, the stream
of students and fees are always one-way toward Kansai Gaidai.
Nonetheless, students are able to participate in the Asian Studies
Program without difficulties in admission or credit transfer.
( )
( )
( )
・POLAND 2
・NORWAY 2
・FINLAND 5
・ESTONIA 1
・LATVIA 1
1
・LITHUANIA
・ROMANIA 1
Kansai Gaidai is a very specialized institution where
students are given abundant opportunities to study abroad.
Ranging from five-week intensive language development
programs to two- or three-year degree seeking exchange programs, Kansai Gaidai provides its students with a variety of
opportunities enabling them to select the most suitable program to satisfy their academic and financial needs. Annually
1,600 students study overseas to master foreign languages
and learn about themes of interest.
( )
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Number of outbound Japanese students
( )
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( )
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RUSSIA (1)
( )
・
CANADA (19)
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・
SPAIN (11)
・
MOROCCO (1)
・
FRANCE (8)
・
・
ITALY 3
・
BELGIUM (2)
SWITZERLAND (1)
( )
・
HUNGARY 1
・
MALTA (1)
( )
STATES OF
・UNITED
AMERICA 163
10
・KOREA
CHINA 18
・TAIWAN 2
・VIETNAM 1
・ PHILIPPINES 1
・THE
・MALAYSIA 1
・SINGAPORE 2
PORTUGAL (1)
(
(
(
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)
( )
( )
( )
( )
( )
( )
( )
・BULGARIA 1
・THAILAND 2
・GREECE 1
・SOUTH AFRICA 1
( )
( )
( )
( )
( )
2
・TURKEY
EGYPT 1
・
( )
( )
( )
( )
5
・MEXICO
DOMINICAN
・REPUBLIC 1
1
・COLOMBIA
ECUADOR 3
・PERU 1
・BRAZIL 1
・
・CHILE 1
( )
( )
・KENYA 1
)
・AUSTRALIA 19
(
)
・NEW ZEALAND 4
( )
( )
・ARGENTINA 3
( )
1999 〜 2000
1,082
2007 〜 2008
1,369
2000 〜 2001
1,176
2008 〜 2009
1,578
2001 〜 2002
1,234
2009 〜 2010
1,773
2002 〜 2003
1,448
2010 〜 2011
1,691
2003 〜 2004
1,417
2011 〜 2012
1,657
2004 〜 2005
1,510
2012 〜 2013
1,801
2005 〜 2006
1,429
2013 〜 2014
1,551
2006 〜 2007
1,482
INBOUND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Of those international students who participate in the
Asian Studies Program, approximately 90% of the students
come from our affiliated institutions. Participants are carefully screened by their home institutions to study at Kansai
Gaidai for either one semester or for one full academic year.
The rest are independent students who participate in the
Asian Studies Program by directly applying to the program.
Page 48-49 lists the names of the home institutions of students who participated in the Asian Studies Program from the
fall of 2013 through the fall of 2014. The list clearly indicates
that life at Kansai Gaidai is not solely a “Japanese experience”
but is an intensive and extensive “multinational experience.”
Number of inbound international students
2013 ~ 2014 TOTAL …………………………………………………………
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
Colombia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Ecuador
Egypt
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
Italy
Kenya
Korea
Latvia
8
4
32
4
3
1
25
3
1
1
1
1
1
16
22
16
8
1
2
3
3
24
2
Mexico
Morocco
Nepal
New Zealand
Norway
Poland
Portugal
P.R. China
Russia
Singapore
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
The Philippines
The Netherlands
The United Kingdom
706
7
2
2
1
1
1
1
78
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The Academic Program
OBJECTIVES
The academic curriculum in the Asian Studies Program can be divided into two parts: a rigorous Japanese
language program offered in the morning and a wide
variety of courses in Business, Humanities, and Social
Sciences offered in the afternoon. The combination of
these two elements will enable participants to study a
wide variety of areas while in Japan. Since all courses,
with the exception of those concentrating on the Japanese language, are conducted in English, our program
may well accommodate even those students with little
previous Japanese language training who wish to pursue
their areas of interest.
Given our primary framework of meeting third or
fourth-year level undergraduate requirements, it is desirable for participating students to have completed at least
one year (preferably two years) of college level instruction
prior to coming to Kansai Gaidai so as to fully benefit
from our course offerings, as well as to maintain the high
academic standards which the University has established.
TRANSFER
OF CREDIT
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Academic credit earned at Kansai Gaidai is routinely
transferred to the participants’ home institutions. However, those students who apply to Kansai Gaidai independently (i.e. not on an exchange) are strongly advised to
contact their academic advisors prior to participation in the
program so as to determine the transferability of credits
earned at Kansai Gaidai back to their home institutions.
It is true that language learning is a key element
of our Asian Studies Program. However, we are by no
means solely a language training institute. For this reason, the structure of our program may not necessarily
accommodate the needs of those students whose interests lie only in language study. Our program has been
designed to provide students with a well-rounded knowledge of not only the language, but Japanese culture and
society as a whole.
Course of ferings range from topics on traditional
culture to the management policies of leading Japanese
companies to studio art courses. This variety, we have
found, aff ords students the opportunity to develop a
broad understanding of Japan, as well as other East
Asian nations. Most of our full-time faculty members
have Ph.D.’s in their disciplines as well as long teaching
experience in Japan.
Those who participate in our program through our
aff iliated institutions should have no diff iculty in transferring credits. Additional information and explanatory
documents regarding our course offerings can be sent
when necessary.
ACADEMIC
REGULATIONS
Requirements
Four courses, including Spoken Japane se, are the
minimum required semester load for recognition as a
full-time student. A student may register for a maximum
of five courses.
Courses
Spoken Japanese language classes consist of five
50-minute class periods each week, supplemented by
laboratory and homework assignments. Reading and
Writing Japanese classes meet three times each week,
50-minute per session. All other courses (with the exception of the studio art courses) are conducted in two
90-minute meetings per week, supplemented by extra
contact hours in the form of field trips, special assignments, etc.
Registration
Independent Study
An independent study may be arranged for a student
in his/her second semester if the student’s educational
objectives cannot be achieved through our regular
course offerings, or if he/she wishes to pursue more indepth studies in a given area.
To apply for an independent study, a student must
complete his/her first semester of residence at Kansai Gaidai satisfactorily and an application including
the objective and outline of proposed study must be
submitted to and approved by the Academic Advisory
Board.
Grading System
The Asian Studies Program applies a 4.0 scale to its
grading system, and academic results are indicated by
the letter grades as follows:
Students must register by the end of the orientation
period each semester, after completing the necessary
payments to Kansai Gaidai.
Students may change their original course registration without academic penalty within the following periods:
A:
B:
C:
D:
F:
I :
W:
Dropping : During the first three weeks of the academic session
Adding : During the first two weeks of the academic session
Quality Points:
Audit
A+
B+
C+
D+
F
Highest Level of Attainment
High Level of Attainment
Adequate Level of Attainment
Minimal Passing Level
Failed; Unacceptable Performance
Incomplete
Withdraw
(4.0)
(3.3)
(2.3)
(1.3)
(0.0)
A
B
C
D
I
(4.0)
(3.0)
(2.0)
(1.0)
(0.0)
ABCDW
(3.7)
(2.7)
(1.7)
(0.7)
(0.0)
Students may audit a course by obtaining permission
from the instructor of the course and from the Dean of
the Center for International Education. Registration on
an audit basis will not lead to academic credit, nor will
it appear on the student’s transcript. Students may not
audit Japanese language courses.
The pass/fail system or credit/non-credit system is not
used at Kansai Gaidai. Also, we do not use WP (with
draw-passing) as a grade.
Duration of Stay
Transcript
All participants in our Asian Studies Program are admitted for one semester only, regardless of their intended
period of stay at Kansai Gaidai.
During the first semester of residence, each student
who wishes to continue into the second semester must
submit an application for extension of stay. Such students must be in good academic standing at the comple
tion of their first semester of residence. A 2.0 GPA on a
4.0 scale with no failing grade is the minimum requirement for extension of stay into the second semester.
A transcript of academic performance will automatically be sent to each participant’s home institution after
the completion of a given semester. At the student’s request, additional copies will be sent to additional institutions for a minimal fee.
Academic Warning
Students whose work in courses is not up to standards
will receive an “Academic Warning” one week after the
mid-term examination.
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JAPANESE LANGUAGE COURSES
Spoken Japanese
Reading & Writing Japanese
JAPANESE
LANGUAGE
COURSES
( offered fall and spring)
日本語
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
LECTURE COURSES
Business /Economics
Anthropology
History
Political Science
Religion
Sociology
STUDIO ART COURSES
Ceramic Techniques
Manga Drawing
The Japanese language classes are divided into two distinct
categories: Spoken Japanese and Reading & Writing Japanese.
This sepa
ration allows students who are weak in one skill to
spend the time necessary in that skill without slowing down their
development in the other skills. These courses are taught by a full
complement of native Japanese language instructors who combine
years of experience with a unique ability to teach a language that
has been viewed as one of the most difficult languages to learn.
The five-credit Spoken Japanese language course is required of
all program participants. Each 50-minute class meets five times
a week and is limited to 10-15 students per class. This permits instructors to devote a great deal of individual attention to each student. In addition to classroom instruction, most students spend
a great deal of time in the language and computer labs, where
students are able to learn on an individual basis with the aid of
language audio materials, films, and computer programs, many
developed by Kansai Gaidai Japanese language instructors.
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
The second language-related class combines the reading and
writing of Japanese into one study area. While this course is not
required, if a student plans to remain at Kansai Gaidai for one full
academic year, we strongly recommend enrollment in this course
so that a smooth language progression can be achieved while in
Japan.
The specific language course in which a student is to be enrolled
will be determined only after placement tests are given during the
orientation period.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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READING &
WRITING JAPANESE
(5 semester credits)
( 3 semester credits)
Spoken Japanese 1
Spoken Japanese 4
Spoken Japanese 6
The first level of Elementary Spoken
Japanese for beginners who have no formal
training in the language. This course aims
at the development of speaking and listening
skills. At the end of the course, successful
students should be able to speak simple sentences needed for daily conversation.
Prerequisite: Spoken Japanese 3
(or its equivalent)
(or its equivalent)
The first level of Intermediate Spoken
Japanese. This course aims to prepare students to participate in an advanced level
of conversation and discussion. In order to
deal with formal topics, such as commonly
discussed social issues, more formal structural patterns and an adequate number of
new vocabulary items will be introduced.
Materials taken from Japanese movies will
also be used to help students improve both
comprehension and speaking.
The first level of Advanced Spoken Japanese. This course emphasizes the development of active conversational skills as well as
the expansion of expressions and vocabulary
necessary for conversation and discussions
with Japanese native speakers. This course
will cover academic and formal topics and
expressions, and additionally, colloquial and
casual expressions, for which audio-visual
materials such as movies will be employed.
Spoken Japanese 5
(or its equivalent)
Spoken Japanese 2
(or its equivalent)
The second level of Elementary Spoken
Japanese. This course aims at further development of speaking and listening skills. At
the end of the course, students are expected
to be able to adequately handle everyday
conversation in Japanese.
Spoken Japanese 3
(or its equivalent)
The third level of Elementary Spoken
Japanese. This course aims to review and
reinforce previous knowledge of Japanese
and systematically develop the patterns of
expression needed in various situations commonly encountered in daily Japanese life. In
addition to the textbook, audio-visual materials such as movies will be used.
(or its equivalent)
The second level of Intermediate Spoken
Japanese. The course will lay the foundation for three to four years of tertiary level
study. It will develop communication skills
in spoken Japanese to the point where students can deal with a wide range of academic
topics and with basic facts about Japanese
business, culture and society, etc. The major
portion of classes will be spent on oral interaction such as discussions, presentations,
debates or speeches.
Spoken Japanese 7 A / B
The second level of Advanced Spoken
Japanese. This course is designed to teach
students to converse fluently with native
speakers on a variety of subjects with a full
command of speech levels. Students will gain
a deeper understanding of contemporary
Japanese culture and society. Audio-visual
materials are used to further develop and refine listening and speaking skills. Individual
projects will be also assigned.
(Spoken Japanese 7A is offered in the fall semester and Spoken Japanese 7B is offered in
the spring semester. They are offered with different course materials.)
Introduction to the Japanese
Writing System (1 credit)
The very basic introductory five-week
kana and basic kanji course. This is not a
separate course, but is integrated in the regular Reading and Writing Japanese 1 course.
Hiragana and katakana, and some very basic
kanji will be introduced in this course.
This course is required for students who
do not have enough knowledge of hiragana
and katakana to handle the Spoken Japanese language course.
The students in this course may upgrade
by switching Reading and Writing Japanese 1 (1 credit) to the regular Reading and
Writing Japanese 1 (3 credits) before the
end of the fifth week.
Reading and Writing Japanese 1
The first level of Elementary Reading and Writing Japanese. The course
presupposes no prior knowledge of written Japanese.
Starting with the introduction of hiragana and katakana,
approximately 100 kanji will also be introduced during the semester. We will
read and write Japanese on simple everyday topics such as diaries, messages,
and letters.
Prerequisite: R & W Japanese 1
(or its equivalent)
The second level of Reading and Writing Japanese. Students should be able to
read/write hiragana, katakana and some
basic kanji (approximately 100 or more).
Approximately 110 more kanji will be introduced during the semester.
We will read articles in the style of diaries, folktales, personal ads, and so forth.
We will also practice writing on various
topics related to the reading materials.
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
読・書
SPOKEN JAPANESE
(or its equivalent)
(or its equivalent)
The third level of Elementary Reading
and Writing Japanese. Students should be
able to recognize and produce approximately 210 kanji. Approximately 110 additional
kanji will be introduced during the semester. We will read articles in the style of biography, letters, diaries, and so forth. We
will also practice writing on topics related
to the reading materials.
The first level of Advanced Reading and
Writing Japanese. Students should be able
to recognize and produce approximately
900 kanji. Approximately 500 additional
kanji will be introduced during the semester.
Authentic materials originally written
for an adult native Japanese audience will
be chosen for reading. Students will develop academic writing.
(or its equivalent)
The first level of Intermediate Reading
and Writing Japanese. Students should be
able to recognize approximately 320 kanji.
Approximately 270 new kanji will be introduced during the semester. We will read
articles in the style of essays, short stories,
newspaper articles, as well as reading materials prepared for learners of Japanese.
We will also practice writing on topics related to the reading material.
(or its equivalent)
Reading and Writing Japanese 7 A/B
(or its equivalent)
The second level of Advanced Reading
and Writing Japanese. Students should
be able to recognize and produce approximately 1,400 kanji. The Joyo Kanji (1,945
kanji) will be covered during the semester. This course aims at developing academic
writing skills in Japanese for more serious
and academic topics.
(Reading and Writing Japanese 7A is offered
in the fall semester and Reading and Writing
Japanese 7B is offered in the spring semester.
They are offered with different course materials.)
The second level of Intermediate Reading and Writing Japanese. Students should
be able to recognize and produce approximately 600 kanji. Approximately 300 additional kanji will be introduced during the
semester. Authentic materials originally
written for an adult native Japanese audience will be assigned for reading.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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LECTURE
COURSES
( 3 semester credits each)
The course offerings listed herein
are prepared for publication
well in advance and they are subject to change.
講義
International Negotiation:
Resolving Conflict
and Closing the Deal
( spring )
Our curriculum aims to provide students with a broad-based exposure to
Japan and Asia, as well as relevant experience learning and living in Japan. To
achieve this goal, knowledge of current
business issues as well as traditional cultural traits are equally important. With
this in mind, the Asian Studies Program
course offerings cover various topics in
rapidly changing societies and cultures,
current social issues as well as Japan’s
history and its unique arts. In order to
make it possible for those who have limited knowledge of the Japanese language to
pursue these courses, all lecture /seminar
courses are offered in English.
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Given that the length of the program
is limited to either one semester or two
semesters, the program has been designed
to provide participants with an efficient
learning environment. Classroom instruction is effectively supplemented by various activities such as field trips, company
visits, guest lecturers, all taking the best
advantage of Kansai Gaidai’s cultural and
business environment.
The courses are generally equivalent
to 300- or 400-level upper division (thirdand fourth-year) courses in most other
universities, in terms of level of academic
content and amount of work required.
Most of them are designed to accommo-
date non-majors; thus no-prerequisites
are required. For a few courses, however,
it is recommended that students have
some level of background in the course
discipline.
Every business transaction involves negotiation. Negotiations can involve matters as simple as the salary and benefits
package for your first job or as complex as
trade negotiations between governments.
Negotiation is also an important activity in
the non-profit sector. A human rights organization or charity is likely to be involved in
negotiations with many different entities to
accomplish their goals. In the global environment, understanding the opportunities
and challenges involved in transnational
negotiations can often make the difference
between success and failure. This course
is designed to introduce the student to fundamental concepts of negotiation as well
as specific challenges, strategies, and opportunities in international negotiations.
Through practical exercises, students will
learn how to successfully negotiate, implement, and evaluate international business
transactions. Students will learn how different cultures prepare for and engage in
negotiation and what strategies should be
used to evaluate and adapt to foreign negotiation. The final portion of the course
will be to explore the idea of a “global approach” to negotiation and to determine if
there are strategies that are appropriate for
every situation, regardless of nationality or
culture.
The Struggle for Justice
( spring )
Newspapers report that Japan is a homogenous country with little or no crime while
the United States is portrayed as suffering
from a crime epidemic. This course will look
at Japan, Thailand, China and several other
countries to see how societies have tried to
deal with the phenomenon of crime. No legal
background of any kind is required for the
course. By the end of the semester, students
should understand why Japan has so little
crime and be able to predict future trends in
criminality in Japan and around the world.
International Entrepreneurship
(fall & spring)
This course is designed to provide an understanding of the functional areas in the
new venture creation process with a focus on
those aspects that are of particular importance to the foreign business owner. Students
will learn how to discover and evaluate ideas
for new ventures. In addition to lectures and
assigned readings, the students will work on
teams that develop a comprehensive business
plan for a new venture in Japan. As much as
possible we will have guest lectures in class
from entrepreneurs, foreign and Japanese, to
outline their own business development efforts. Finally, the student teams will compete
in a final business pitch to polish their newly
acquired entrepreneurial skills.
International Business:
Doing Business in East Asia
( fall & spring )
It has become almost impossible to read
a newspaper, business magazine or recent
business textbook without encountering
the rise of Asia. In the working careers of
current undergraduate students an understanding of how to be successful in Asia will
be essential. In this course, we will examine
the practical aspects of how firms choose to
enter into foreign markets, with a focus on
East Asia. After learning the fundamental
risks unique to foreign markets, we will use
a case based approach to learn how executives select markets, develop entry strategies
and manage the foreign venture. By the end
of this course, the student will not only understand the theoretical and strategic issues
related to entering a foreign market but
will also understand that cultural, historic
and structural issues can be as important
as economic principles when doing business
in Asia.
Marketing Across Cultures
( fall & spring )
This course will cover readings and discussions on marketing across culture with
a focus on Asia. The course emphasizes the
role of diversity in world markets and the
importance of local consumer knowledge
and marketing practices. A cross-cultural
approach is used which compares national
marketing systems and local commercial
customs in various countries. Methodological
difficulties pertaining to cross-cultural marketing research are addressed. Finally, the
study of interaction between business people
from different cultures is discussed and will
be simulated in class using case studies.
While examples in the course will be global,
the focus will be on Asia and in particular
Japan.
Asian Integration: Asia and
the Global Market
( fall )
The advent of the European Union and
the North American Free Trade Agreement
has brought economic integration into the
forefront of discussions regarding globalization. The astonishing development of Japan,
China and the Asian tigers over recent decades has made the idea of Asian integration a key topic from the boardroom to the
classroom. This course explores the remarkable development of Asian economies and
the potential they represent in the global
market. We will examine the progress and
missteps of the region’s economic development and explore in detail the creation of
the Association of Southeast Asian Nations
(ASEAN) and the Asia-Pacific Economic
Cooperation (APEC) organizations. Special
focus will be directed on the emerging complex relationship between Japan and China
and its importance to both regional stability
and economic growth.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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LECTURE
LECTURE
COURSES
COURSES
講義
Japanese Business and Society :
Piercing the Veil
( fall & spring )
You are what you read. What books are
Japanese executives reading and why?
Without being able to answer these simple
questions, it is hard to comprehend contemporary Japan and the dynamics behind it. This course provides rare insights,
in English, into the true thinking of the
Japanese executive. The “Japanization” of
economic, societal, and political challenges
is happening across the world. This course
offers a preview of the challenges that may
happen shortly in your part of the globe
and explores strategies to cope with them.
The Dynamics of Modern Japan
( fall )
This upper-level course analyzes the
transformation of Japan from a premodern society, isolated from the rest
of the world, to a post-industrial society, interdependent on and successfully
competitive with the rest of the world.
This course will critically examine the
seminal events of the last hundred years:
the Meiji Restoration and the Allied
Occupation, as well as Japan’s current
role as a world player in terms of politics,
policies, and history.
Japan - China: The Challenges
of Modernization
( fall & spring )
As we enter the second decade of the 21st
century the economies of Japan and China
rank as number two and three in nominal
GDP terms. By at least the mid-point of
this century further power shifts are inevitable. This is a remarkable story in itself
and forms part of our course. For Japan and
China, the 19th and 20th centuries were
a period where old institutions and values
were swept aside or radically transformed.
How each country confronted the challenge
of modernization is the core narrative. For
Japan its first attempt at modernization
ended in a brutal war. Since 1945, Japan
has once again reinvented itself, securing for
itself a new image. For China, its tortuous
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path to modernization ended with the birth
of the People’s Republic of China. For each
country the challenge of modernization continues. Throughout this process, Japan and
China both cooperated and competed. It is
this historical dynamic that will be explored.
Pacific Rivalry: The Challenges
of Interstate and Regional
Relations
( fall & spring )
Whether as enemy or ally, partner or
competitor, America has, since the midnineteenth century, played a vital role in
the structuring of East Asia. Perhaps the
term competitor is most apt in describing not only the American experience in
the East Asia with Japan, but also that of
China and Russia. This course will trace
the nature of rivalry in the Pacific. Military,
economic and political considerations will
be highlighted.
Peace, Development,
Democratization and Human Rights:
The Asia Challenge
( fall & spring )
This course is designed to explore and
discuss the interrelated issues of creating
peace, the utility of force, the dispatch of
peacekeeping, the creation of institutions
of justice, and the configuring of human
rights. This discussion takes place in a post
9-11 environment.
Participants enrolled in this course are
expected not to be passive observers. We
will attempt to define the limits of Japan’s
pacifism, the question of Hiroshima, the
nature of the state and society in North
Korea, the tragedy of Tibet, the oppression in Burma, the lack of democratization
in China, and the concept of preemption.
Moreover, Operation Enduring Freedom
and the continued wars in Afghanistan and
Iraq will be discussed.
Grass-Roots Japan: Public
Policy and its Discontents
( spring )
Woofers, anti-nuclear activists, caregivers for elderly, cram school students,
Self-Defense recruiters, real estate agents,
female local politicians, the local police
officer manning a koban, Communist party
members, and real estate agents. These
people are reacting to, recreating and reimaging Japan. This is a course designed
for students who wish to see and experience
Japan through on the spot investigation,
observation and experience. Participants,
for example, who choose to investigate the
plight of farming in Japan will spend two
days working on an organic farm. Guest
speakers have included: priests working
with asylum seekers, homeless advocates,
members of the buraku community, military officers, and local politicians. Field
trips to Shiga Prefectural Prison and Osaka
Peace Museum are scheduled.
Introduction to Japanese
History
( fall & spring )
The course covers the period from prehistory to the early 19th century and focuses
on the major dynamics of Japanese history,
which are still relevant to today’s Japan.
Political structures, economic and social
development, religious attitudes, foreign
relations, and cultural achievements will be
considered in their historical contexts.
Survey of Japanese Art
( fall & spring )
The course will consist of a series of slide
lectures covering the major developments
in Japanese art from the earliest times
through the 18th century. Weather permitting, field trips will be scheduled to view
first-hand some of the works introduced
during the class lectures.
Japan and its World to 1860
( fall & spring )
Japan’s largely successful response to
the challenge of the West in the late 19th
century was conditioned by its pre-modern
foreign relations. This course will survey
Japan’s relations with its neighbors in East
Asia from the earliest documented contracts to the transformation of those relations as a result of contact with the West
from the 16th through mid-19th centuries.
Culture and Everyday Life in
Japan: Japanese Society in
Anthropological Perspective
( fall )
This survey course is designed to help
students make sense of Japanese society
by exploring key aspects of cultural meaning and patterns of behavior, along with the
institutional contexts that provide coherence
as well as make Japan a dynamically changing society. Topics include the construction of
national identity; normative understandings
of interpersonal relations; youth and the
schooling system; gender, family and work;
urban life; ritual, festivity and religious practice; “the gift” exchange and social relations;
and experiences of ethnic minorities.
Popular Culture as Social
Practice: Fandoms,
Subcultures and the Rest of Us
( fall & spring )
This course explores the relationship
between the products of popular culture
(objects, images, discourses, categories) and
social life in Japan. While introducing key
concepts in the study of popular culture and
society, the course focuses on specific fandoms, subcultures or cultural categories constructed around consumption practices such
as otaku, dōjinshi writers, J-rappers, gyaru,
and the legendary fans of the Takarazuka
Revue. Central themes running throughout
the course include popular culture consumption and constructions of “deviance,” agency
and hegemony, and resistance to or reinforcement of dominant norms, particularly
concerning gender and sexuality.
to be covered include historical changes in
gender roles; gender, family and work; gender and sexuality; state policy, gender ideology and the gendered division of labor; the
Japanese women’s movement; and recent
debates over directed change in the realm of
gender in Japan.
Sexuality and Culture in Japan:
Shifting Dimensions of Desire,
Relationship and Society
( fall )
While sexuality is often experienced as
among the most private aspects of human
life, our erotic lives are profoundly shaped
by history, social beliefs and institutional
practices. This course focuses on the shifting
beliefs and practices surrounding sexuality in Japan, including the links between
sexuality and gender; the role of the state
in the regulation of sexuality; the increasing
commodification of sexual images, services,
and bodies; minority sexual and gender
identities and practices; and changes in
sexual practices and attitudes among young
people in Japan.
Anthropology of Gender and Sexual
Diversity: Japan, Asia and Beyond
( Spring )
This course explores the diversity of cultural beliefs, social conditions and experiences related to non-dominant forms of
gender and sexuality cross-culturally. The
course is explicitly comparative. With greatest focus on Japan, we also explore nondominant gender and sexual phenomena
and their cultural contexts in other Asian
societies and beyond. Topics include indigenous minority gender/sexual regimes including so-called “third genders” (e.g., “Two
Spirits,” kathoey, hijra) whose presence may
be interwoven into the fabric of dominant
belief systems; “global queering” and the
diffusion of Western models of “LGBT” discourses of identity; and the relationship of
minority gender/sexual identities and political mobilization.
Culture, Power and Belonging in
Japan: Anthropological Perspectives
on the Making of Minorities and
Majorities
( Spring )
This course focuses on the shifting conditions of cultural minority and marginalized
groups in Japan, in particular: the Ainu,
Okinawans, those of Buraku “outcaste”
heritage, ethnic Koreans tracing their heritage from the colonial era, Nikkei “return”
migrants, and the growing Chinese, South
Asian and other “newcomer” foreigner communities. Through the course, students can
increase their awareness of the rich but often
hidden diversity of Japanese society while
exploring the ways minority groups face
marginalization, make claims for belonging
and negotiate identity and social belonging.
Onna to Otoko : Gender and
Sexuality in Japan
( fall & spring )
This course focuses on gender as cultural
belief, as a social structuring mechanism
and a source of social inequality in Japan.
We will investigate the values and expected
types of behavior associated with “femininity” and “masculinity,” and how gender
interacts with other spheres of life. Topics
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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LECTURE
LECTURE
COURSES
COURSES
講義
Japan and Globalization:
A Cultural Approach
( fall & spring )
In today’s world, it is widely held that
global scale culture supercedes governments and political boundaries; economy is
paramount. The contemporary buzz-word to
explain this phenomenon is “globalization.”
But what does this relatively new concept
really entail? Globalization is about movement and interaction: people, culture, technology, goods and services, money, religion
and ideologies are moving through porous
borders causing immediate and intense contact. This cultural contact affects everyone
in the global village albeit in vastly different
ways. Globalization is an uneven process in
terms of the spread of new technologies
and communication. Where does Japan and
Japanese culture fit within globalization?
It is easy to see global influences inside of
Japan: McDonald’s, Starbucks and fancy
European brand names are everywhere. But
Japanese culture has long been moving out
and influencing other areas of the globe as
well. This course will investigate globalization from an anthropological perspective
focusing on the important and interesting
movements and interactions between Japan
and the rest of the world.
Visual Anthropology of Japan
( spring )
“A picture is worth a thousand words,”
and “seeing is believing” are taken to be
common beliefs. This class will challenge
these notions within the realm of the visual
representation of culture. How can a culture
be presented and represented through visual means? Who creates such representations
and for what purposes? Documentary films,
ethnographic photography and electronic
media such as blogs dealing with Japanese
culture will be examined. Not only will students have a chance to view and discuss
such visual representations, they will have
the opportunity to create their own visual
projects as well.
Deaf World Japan: The Struggle
of Disability, Identity and Language
( fall & spring )
Documenting Japan: Film and
Photography as Cultural Description
( fall & spring )
This course is an ethnographic examination of deaf culture in Japan and Japanese
Sign Language. While the focus will be on
deaf people and their language, it will be in
the broader context of contemporary Japan.
Deafness as deficit and deaf people as bicultural will be the major theoretical models.
How are deaf and disabled people treated
within Japanese society in the realms of
education, social welfare, identity, and communication? Deaf people will be compared/
contrasted with other so-called disabled
people and other minorities in Japan in
terms of discrimination issues and political
movements. Cross-cultural comparisons of
deaf people in the United States, France,
Germany, Bali and other places will also
be considered. A major component of this
course will be the analysis and practical
study of Japanese Sign Language.
This course provides an introduction
to the field of visual anthropology, with a
focus on documentary films and photography dealing with Japanese culture. Who
constructs visual images, for what purpose
and in what context will be examined. The
theoretical focus of the course will be the
issues and consequences of visual representation; methodology and technique will also
be discussed. The course provides visual
cultural descriptions on such topics as traditional culture, popular culture, education,
art, entertainment, sports, religion, gender,
politics and globalization.
Intercultural Communication
in Japan
( fall & spring )
Communicating in an international
context requires an understanding of factors that affect interaction between people
from diverse cultural perspectives. Study
of intercultural communication theory and
research is beneficial to the success, relational development, and satisfaction of
students who strive to maximize their language and cultural learning while in Japan.
This course is a practical introduction to
the field of intercultural communication
as applied to a Japanese context, thereby
assisting students in developing a clearer
understanding of their own communicative
perspectives as related to life in Japan.
Global Business Teams
( fall & spring )
Creating effective work teams is challenging, even among people from similar
backgrounds. Global teams face additional
hurdles related to cultural differences,
geographic and time zone separation, communication styles, differences in decisionmaking strategies, and role expectations,
to name a few. The purpose of this course
is to assist students in developing competencies related to effective teamwork in a
global context. To this end, students will
create productive multicultural teams that
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benefit from shared goals, positive relations,
trust, and empathy. A variety of methods
and activities will be used in class, including discussion, experiential learning tools,
simulations, lecture, critical incident, video
critique, and personal reflection.
Japanese Popular Media
and Culture
( fall & spring )
This course focuses on three central elements of Japanese popular media−manga,
anime, and television dramas−including
aspects of their production distribution and
consumption. It will also examine how such
media both reflect and influence specific
aspects of Japanese culture and national
identity.
Geisha, Gangsters and
Samurai :Japan in Western Film
( fall & spring )
This course examines how Japan has
been portrayed in Western film and literature from 1853 to the present day. A
central concern is how and why filmmakers and authors have emphasized, exaggerated, distorted or ignored various aspects
of Japanese culture in response to specific
social conditions and political pressures.
We will also look at how images of Japan,
constructed in one historical time, are recycled to justify or explain later political
developments.
Monsters, Ghosts and
the Making of Modern Japan
( fall & spring )
The Japanese popular imagination has
always been haunted by myriad monsters
and ghosts. Whether it was the trickster
kitsune of ancient folklore or the shinigami
of modern manga/anime like Death Note,
Japan’s many supernatural beings have
always both frightened and entertained.
But these are by no means the only two
roles that such creatures have played in
Japanese history. In this class we look at
the religious, social and political uses of
the supernatural in the works of a variety
of writers, artists, academics, filmmakers,
manga authors and anime creators. The
goal is to understand the many ways in
which monsters and ghosts have been used
to symbolize and personify the problems,
hopes and fears of the Japanese and have
facilitated their search for meaning and
identity from pre-modern times to the present day.
Religion in Japan
( fall & spring )
This course presents a panoramic view of
religion in Japan. Contemporary religious
beliefs and practices will be critically examined. Ancestor worship, the “new religions,”
Shinto, and Buddhism will be among the
lecture topics.
Shinto
( fall & spring )
We investigate many aspects of Shinto:
mythology; deities; the Emperor; politics;
views of the afterlife; intellectual history.
A particular focus is the Shinto we see in
contemporary Japan.
Zen Buddhism
( fall )
This course presents an overview of Zen
Buddhism. The roots of the Zen tradition are
carefully examined along with the Japanese
experience. Specific points of inquiry are
meditation, the controversy over sudden versus gradual enlightenment, and Zen and
ethics.
Death in East Asian Thought
( spring )
Using a multidisciplinary approach, this
course examines death in Japanese thought
and society. We will look at religious concepts of death and the afterlife (both traditional and contemporary), funeral practices,
and ancestor worship, suicide, brain death,
and literary treatments of death and dying.
The Japanese understanding of death is
presented against the background of East
Asian ideas about death.
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LECTURE
LECTURE
COURSES
COURSES
講義
Mind in Yoga, Buddhism,
and Daoism
( fall & spring )
Yoga, Buddhism, and Daoism are three
of the most influential Asian religious traditions. Each engages the human mind in
ways both similar and different to Western
psychology. These traditions will be first
studied for how they engage mind, both in
their philosophy and their practices. The
second part of the course will examine how
modern psychology, both Asian and Western,
has applied these ideas and practices in psychotherapy work.
Cross-Cultural Psychology
( fall & spring )
Cross-cultural psychology is the comparative study of psychologies of different cultures. The first part of this course focuses
on cross-cultural research on sense of self,
values, cognition, and emotions. The second
part is a study of comparisons of psychotherapies in different cultures and considerations in cross-cultural psychotherapy
situations.
Anime: Method and Meaning
( fall )
Japanese animation, known as anime,
has established a world-wide reputation
as a unique form of animation. This course
surveys selected aspects of theatrical anime
with some consideration of anime serials.
The nature of animation as a whole and the
special qualities of anime will be examined
in the context of viewing a number of anime
films. Questions regarding gender, politics,
culture, sexuality, identity, and representation will be discussed in connection with the
ongoing development of the medium.
The Relation of Life and
Fiction in Modern
Japanese Literature
( fall )
Japanese culture is often regarded as a
complexly structured society that contains
extremes of beauty and discipline, openness
and secrecy, and religious fervor and secular passion. Sometimes these impressions
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seem to be stereotypes created in the West,
yet they may also include national themes
stressed within Japan. In order to see beyond the cliches about Japan, this course
examines major aspects of modern Japanese
culture through the relationship of life to
literature. The interest in employing the
author’s personal experience as the basis
for serious fiction has been one of the key
practices of writers in modern Japan. This
approach will discuss a variety of novels,
essays, and related films to reveal varied
aspects of identity, art, and politics that are
important routes to understanding twentieth century Japan through its literature.
International Business Ethics
( fall & spring )
Gross ethical lapses leading up to and
during the recent financial crisis have
brought misery to many and have tarnished
the image of entire sectors of the global
economy. Now more than ever, international business managers must demonstrate
that they can be both moral and profitable. Global citizens and corporate leaders
must show that they can think beyond the
confines of a single culture’s ideas about
right and wrong with respect to the marketplace. With a concentration on Japan
and Asia, this course is designed to broaden
a student’s perspective on business ethics
through consideration of real-world issues
and problem solving that any international
business manager could face. We will also
explore the emerging idea of a global ethical
code and examine Japan’s role in fostering
this idea.
The Intersection of Fantasy
and Real Life in Modern
Japanese Fiction
( spring )
A major feature of modern literature in
Japan is the tension between the representation of real life and fantasy. Although
these aspects can be seen as polar opposites,
writers in Japan will often deploy their
plots to examine basic life issues whether
writing about mundane aspects of daily life
or detailing elaborate fantasies. This course
will examine the issues raised in a variety
of novels by authors in the last few decades.
The key themes include questions of identity, sexuality, environment, social change,
individual responsibility, and the contrast/
fusion of pure vs. popular fiction. Many of
the novels are recent translations of current
fiction. The course does not assume a prior
background in Japanese literature.
Manga:
The Graphic Fiction of Japan
( spring )
Due to its widespread popularity, manga
has become an internationally recognized
and often admired aspect of contemporary
Japanese culture. Nonetheless, the translation of manga into a variety of foreign languages has focused on those written for an
early teenage audience. The deeper history
of manga, its complexity, the broad diversity
of themes intended for an adult audience
is still largely unknown outside of Japan.
This course approaches manga as a form of
graphic fiction parallel to the literary fiction
of Japan. Lectures cover many aspects from
history, thematic diversity, audience reception, publishing industry, visual analysis
and interpretation, continuities of theme
and image, and new trends. A combination
of critical readings, discussion of selected
manga, and analysis of imagery will be employed in class. A large number of works
and artists that have yet to be translated
into foreign languages will be introduced
alongside world famous examples.
original text and the film version. The social
significance and relation to national and
international film history will be discussed.
Lectures will introduce the background of
the director, the circumstances of the making of the film and its historical setting, and
the relation of the film to other Japanese
and foreign films.
This course does not assume a background
in film studies and is open to students at all
levels.
New Japanese Cinema 1995-2010
( fall )
Japanese films have had a wide international audience since Kurosawa’s 1950
prize-winning film Rashomon . Although
recent films from Japan have again been
capturing attention at international film
festivals, only a small fraction of the
popular films of Japan have been seen by
foreign audiences. This course examines
a wide range of recent films - some much
discussed in the West, others little known that represent a variety of the most popular
genres and directors active today. Readings
and lectures will introduce not only the
director’s work but the cultural and literary
backgrounds of the individual films. Genres
include love stories, suspense, period drama,
horror, anime, and fantasy. Some aspects of
film and cultural studies will augment the
analysis and appreciation of works.
This course does not assume a background in
film studies.
From Zen to Paradise
( fall )
This is an introductory-level course designed to maximize the experience of seeing
Buddhist art in Japan. Often, after visiting “must-see” temples, a visitor with little
background in Buddhist religious thought,
architecture or imagery, comes away having
gained very little. The goal of this class is
preparation for both class field trips and
independent visits to temples and/or museums with important Buddhist sculpture and
paintings.
Japanese Art in the Kansai Area
( spring )
The Kansai area has for the majority of Japanese history been the center of
Japanese art production. Beginning with
the art found in 4th century tombs, the
area’s dominance continued until power and
patronage shifted to Tokyo during the Edo
period (1615-1868). Focusing on locallyproduced painting and sculpture from the
4th through the 19th centuries, the class
will consist of slide lectures. There will be
field trips to sites studied in the class.
Japanese Cinema 1949-1987
( spring )
Regularly winning awards at film festivals, Japanese cinema may be the most
internationally popular aspect of modern Japan culture. This course explores
Japanese cinema through an examination
of eleven noted films by eight directors.
The themes and issues of the films include
quests for the meaning of life, modernized
Kabuki drama, conflict among generations,
censorship of sexual scenes, satiric comedies,
and science fiction animation. In several
cases comparisons will be made between the
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FIELD TRIPS
▶
Preparing to climb Mt. Hiei, one of Japan’s
holiest mountains.
Learning how Costco Japan has beaten its main competitors.
In eager anticipation of a performance
of the Takarazuka Revue.
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The location of our campus certainly contributes to having a wide range of activities from
visiting ancient temple sites to participating in traditional festivals in Kyoto and Nara to
attending business meetings taking place in Osaka and Kobe. All sorts of activities are readily available in the area surrounding our university.
Several courses in the Program are effectively supplemented by outside field trips. Each
semester, professors and students explore dimensions of Japanese history, society, and culture that cannot be learned from books. In most cases, you will be happy to discover that
your expertise from class adds valuable background texture to what you see with your own
eyes. Recognizing the significance of on-site visits, financial subsidies are provided to cover
part of the costs for organized field trips. Field trips in the past have targeted:
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W hat makes our program different from regular classroom
learning situations is the hands-on experience that can be
obtained through supplementary activities. These include
field trips, guest speakers, and group projects, which are efficiently integrated into our regular course offerings wherever
possible.
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課外
Course topics come alive when they are
illustrated in the field.
Inside a tomb in Asuka, Japan’s ancient capital.
The five-story pagoda at Toji Temple,
a famous landmark in Kyoto.
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With Japanese cosplayers at
the Kyoto International
Manga Museum
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Crossing “Gokuraku Bridge”
at Osaka Castle.
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宝塚大劇場
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法隆寺、藤ノ木古墳
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平等院鳳凰堂
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生野コリアタウン
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天理教教会
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大徳寺、高桐院、大仙院
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京都市武道センター
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park,
Museum※
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比叡山延暦寺
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大阪城
飛鳥寺、石舞台古墳
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滋賀刑務所
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京都国際マンガミュージアム
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東寺
● コス
トコ
Takarazuka Grand Theater
(All-female Musical Revue)
広島平和記念公園、資料館
Asukadera Temple, Ishibutai Tumulus
● ピースおおさか大阪国際平和センター
Osaka International Peace Center
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Horyuji Temple※, Fujinoki Tomb
Tenrikyo Church
Hieizan Enryakuji Temple※
Shiga Prison
Toji Temple※
Phoenix Hall of Byodoin Temple※
Daitokuji Temple, Kotoin, Daisenin
Ikuno Korea Town
Kyoto City Budo Center
Osaka Castle
Kyoto International Manga Museum
Costco, Kyoto Yawata
※ World Heritage Site
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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STUDIO ART
COURSES
( 3 semester credits each)
Students may take
only one studio art course
per semester.
Manga Drawing
( fall & spring )
In this studio course, students will be taught to draw
and produce manga, the Japanese comics.
The typical tools for manga - pen, inks, manga-papers
and screen-tones will be used to draw illustrations or
whole manga stories in black and white. At the beginning, students will learn how to use the tools by drawing characters, illustrations and
one-page manga. The latter half of the semester will be used to produce one or more
manga-booklet/s (J., dōjinshi ) which will include the students’ manga works. With this
project the students not only learn how to draw a manga, but also how to edit and complete a dōjinshi production, and the students will be able to experience a very small part
of being a manga-ka .
Basic Ceramic Techniques
( fall & spring )
A course in basic techniques, with an emphasis on the
distinctive methods of Japanese tradition, including
both throwing and building. On-campus studio facilities
will be used for instruction and practice.
Intermediate Ceramic Techniques
( fall & spring )
On the basis of skills learned in Basic Ceramic Techniques, students will strive to master
sets of ceramic works (i.e. multiples of same-sized items), large works, and more advanced decorative techniques.
Prerequisite: Basic Ceramic Techniques or at least a year of experience with ceramics.
Advanced Ceramic Techniques
( fall & spring )
This course is designed for students who are prepared to
incorporate some of their own creativity into their work.
An in-depth study of glaze compositions will be covered.
Prerequisite: Intermediate Ceramic Techniques or at
least two years of experience with ceramics.
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ASIAN STUDIES
PROGRAM
ADMINISTRATION
AND
FACULTY
(As of September, 2014)
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS
FACULTY
Masaaki Yamanashi, Ph.D.
Dean, Asian Studies Program
Suzuna Abo
Yoko Kawano
Teruaki Muto
Karin L. Swanson
B.A., Kobe City University of Foreign Studies (Foreign
Studies, English); M.A., University of Alabama
(Education)
B.A., Kansai Gaidai University (English); M.A.,
University of Iowa (Japanese Pedagogy)
B.A., Waseda University (English Language and
Literature); M.A., Nagoya University (International
Communication); M.A., University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign (Linguistics); Ph.D.(ABD), University of
Illinois at Urbana-Campaign (Linguistics)
B.A., Northern Illinois University (History of Art); M.A.,
San Diego State University (History); Ph.D. Candidate,
University of Kansas (History of Art)
Nagatoshi Morikawa
Dean, Center for International Education
Mark S. Tracy, M.B.A., J.D., LL.M.
Executive Director, Asian Studies Program
Fuyuki Seki
Executive Director of International Programs
Center for International Education
STUDENT ADVISORS
Steven C. Fedorowicz, Ph.D.
Jeffry T. Hester, Ph.D.
Mark C. Hollstein, Ph.D.
Aki Kinjo, M.B.A.
Elizabeth R. Kenney, M.A.
Scott Lind, Ph.D.
Paul D. Scott, Ph.D.
Mark S. Tracy, M.B.A., J.D., LL.M.
Stephen A. Zurcher, M.B.A., Ph.D.
(Associate Professor of Japanese)
Paul A. Berry
(Professor of Japanese Art History)
B.A., Goddard College (Asian Studies); M.A., University
of Hawaii (Japanese Art History); Ph.D., University of
Michigan (Japanese Art History)
(Japanese Language)
Elizabeth R. Kenney
B.A., Princeton University (Anthropology); M.A., Stanford
University (Religious Studies)
(Associate Professor of Anthropology)
B.A., Michigan State University (International Studies);
M.A., Washington State University (Anthropology);
Kansai Gaidai University, 1998; Ph.D., Washington State
University (Anthropology)
Jeffry T. Hester
(Professor of Sociocultural Anthropology)
B.A., Florida State University (English Literature);
M.A., Hunter College of City University of New York
(Anthropology); Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley
(Sociocultural Anthropology)
Yui Aoki, M.A.
Misako Hashimoto, B.A.
Kumi Hatano, M.A.
Reiko Hiromoto, B.A.
Erumi Honda, M.A.
Junko Iwai, B.A.
Eriko Kameoka, B.A.
Tatsuhiro Kitazoe, B.A.
Naoko Nakawa, B.A.
Tomomi Natsuka, B.A.
Kayoko Ochi, M.A.
Ayumi Okuma, B.A.
Yuka Sakamoto, M.A.
Masayuki Taniguchi, B.A.
Norihito Taniguchi, J.D.
Tomoko Terao, B.A.
Yuko Ueda, B.A.
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ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY
Chikahide Komura
B.A., University of Pennsylvania (Religious Thought);
M.A., California Institute of Integral Studies (Counseling
Psychology); Ph.D., California Institute of Integral
Studies (East West Psychology)
(Cross-Cultural Psychology)
George O. Hlawatsch
(Professor of Japanese History)
B.A., Pomona College (Economics); M.A., University of
Hawaii (Asian Studies); Ph.D., University of Hawaii
(History)
B.A., Kyoto Seika University (Comic Art); M.A., Kyoto
Seika University (Art); Ph.D., (ABD) , Kyoto Seika
University (Art)
Hideki Saigo
B.A., Ritsumeikan University (Economics); M.A.,
University of Essex (Sociolinguistics and Language
Variation); Ph.D., University of Durham (Linguistics)
Ryosuke Sano
(Japanese Language)
Paul D. Scott
Mark C. Hollstein
B.A., University of Utah (Political Science); M.S.,
Columbia University (Journalism); Ph.D., University of
Hawaii at Manoa (Political Science)
B.A., Stephen F. Austin State University
(Communication); M.A., Texas Tech University
(Communication Studies); Ph.D., Southern Illinois
University, Carbondale (Speech Communication)
B.A., Seton Hall University (Asian Studies); M.A.,
New York University (International Relations and
Comparative Political Analysis); M.A., Ph.D., University
of Virginia (Chinese and Japanese History)
Shunji Miyauchi
Yoshiko Shikaura
(Professor of Japanese)
B.A., Kyoto University (Educational Psychology); M.A.,
University of Iowa (Japanese Pedagogy)
B.A., Tsuda College (English); M.A., Tsuda College
(English Studies); M.A., Michigan State University
(Linguistics)
(Assistant Professor of Ceramics)
Apprenticeship with Ceramic Master, 1970-73; Teaching
Assistant (Ceramics), Shimpo Ceramic Center, 1974-76;
Instructor of Ceramics, Shimpo Ceramic Center, 1977-81
Miki Kano
(Japanese Language)
B.A. Kansai Gaidai University (English)
Miki Motohashi
B.A., Tokyo Woman’s Christian University (English);
M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison (Japanese); Ph.D.,
Michigan State University (Linguistics)
Yuko Kawahara
(Japanese Language)
B.A., Kansai Gaidai University (English); M.A.,
University of Wisconsin-Madison (Japanese)
Akiko Muroi
(Japanese Language)
B.A., Kansai Gaidai University (English); M.A., Monash
University (Applied Japanese Linguistics)
(Japanese Language)
B.A., Kobe Shoin Women’s University (English
Literature); M.A., Ohio University (Curriculum &
Instruction)
B.A., Kansai Gaidai University (English); M.A., The Ohio
State University (East Asian Languages and Literatures)
B.A. Kansai Gaidai University (English)
(Professor of Modern Chinese and Japanese
History)
Yoshio Inomata
B.A., Otaru University of Commerce (Commerce,
Business Law); M.A., The University of Sydney (Japanese
Studies); Ph.D., The University of Sydney (Japanese
Studies)
Kyoko Tokashiki
(Associate Professor of Intercultural
Communication)
(Associate Professor of Political Science)
Mari Tanaka
Bon-Won Koo
(Manga Drawing)
B.A., Kansai Gaidai University (English); M.A.E., Austin
Peay State University (Curriculum and Instruction)
Masahito Takayashiki
Reginald Pawle
B.A., Kansai University (Business Administration);
B.A., University of Cincinnati (Theater Arts); M.A.,
University of Cincinnati (Comparative Literature and
Drama); M.A.T., University of Utah (Second Language
Acquisition); Ph.D. Candidate, University of Utah
(Teaching and Learning)
(Japanese Language)
B.A., Nanzan University (French Literature); M.A.,
University of Wisconsin-Madison (Japanese)
B.A., The University of Tokyo (International Relations);
M.B.A., Columbia Business School (Finance)
Scott Lind
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Yuko Naito
(Professor of Management and Finance)
(Japanese Art History)
Kaori Tajima
(Associate Professor of Japanese Religion)
Aki Kinjo
Steven C. Fedorowicz
(Assistant Professor of Japanese)
Maki Shimotani
Mark S. Tracy
(Associate Professor of Business and Law)
B.A., Southeastern Oklahoma State University
(Business); J.D., University of Missouri (Law); M.B.A.,
University of Missouri (Business Administration and
Management); LL.M., Temple University (International
Transaction Law)
Megumi Tsuchida
(Japanese Language)
B.A. Kansai Gaidai University (English);
M.A. University of Hawaii at Manoa
(East Asian Languages and Literatures)
Jun Uenaka
(Japanese Language)
B.A., Kansai Gaidai University (English); M.A., Kansai
Gaidai University (Language and Culture); Ph.D.,
University of Wisconsin-Madison (Japanese Linguistics)
B.A., Kwansei Gakuin University (Business
Administration); M.A. Himeji Dokkyo University
(Language Education); Ph.D., Osaka University
(Language and Culture)
John A. Shultz
Stephen A. Zurcher
B.A., Xavier University (Philosophy); M.A., University
of Hawaii, Manoa (Asian Religion); Ph.D., University of
Manchester (Japanese Studies)
B.A., San Francisco State University (Economics); M.B.A.,
University of Hawaii (International Business); Ph.D.,
Case Western Reserve University (Management)
(Assistant Professor of Japanese Religion)
(Professor of Japanese Business)
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U.K.
International Student
Testimonials
Italy
University of Bologna
Kansai Gaidai is proud to introduce a variety of on and off campus friendship
programs between international and Japanese students. All of the programs
are designed to foster active communication between the two parties, as well as
to deepen international students’ understanding of Japanese culture. Therefore,
students who wish to take the fullest advantage of studying in Japan are
strongly encouraged to take an active part in the friendship programs as well as
clubs and circles.
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STUDENT LIFE
Sweden
University of Gothenburg
Emil Martin Krueger
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Anthropology
U.S.A.
Tulane University
Deirdre Marie Erkman
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Japanese
Economics and International Relations
Since I love photography, coming to Japan has
enabled me to learn about this country and
its uniqueness and to capture a new culture
through my camera’s lens.
After graduating, I’d love to become a teacher,
and thanks to the experiences and classes at
Kansai Gaidai I decided I wanted to teach
English here in Japan, and make it my future.
Japanese history, which can be seen everywhere
in temples, shrines and architecture, is one of
the most surprising and satisfying discoveries
one can make. Let it amaze you, and enjoy it!
Spain
Argentina
Kenya
Nebrija University
Universidad del Salvador
United States International University,Africa
Juan Otero Pastor
Eva Nicole Sanchez Salva
Jessica Kawira Thambu
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Business
Literary and Scientific Translation in English
International Relations
I came here to Japan looking for a change, and
I ended up forging a new family of friends,
discovering a whole new world and developing
new motivations with Japan as the center.
The people in Japan are the most amazing cultural exchange companions. Experiencing how
they interact, communicate and react will let
you learn from the most unexpected things.
What I love about Kansai Gaidai is diversity.
You can meet with people from all over the
world, and interact with Japanese people as
well.
Korea
Brazil
Thailand
Daejin University
Pontificia Universidade Catolica do Rio de Janeiro
Assumption University
Fabio Spano
Seungyong Oh
Hikaru Tsukamoto Abrão
Pichaya Sadudeechevin
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Japanese Language and Literature
The teachers at Kansai Gaidai not only want
you to learn a language but also to feel the culture as much as you can. They will make sure
you don’t miss out the matsuri (festivals).
Your campus life revolves around a variety of settings: classrooms, library,
cafeterias, and student lounges, any of which can be a good starting point for
involvement with Japanese students. Over 13,000 students here are enthusiastic
about meeting and interacting with international students to enrich your
experience in Japan.
University of Kent
Rowan Brighde Rothschild Twine
Public Administration
Not having actually decided my future, being
at Kansai Gaidai has made me aware of how
important it is to focus on one’s own future in
the field of international relations.
Industrial Engineering
I love how you get exposed to so many different
cultures here at Kansai Gaidai, especially the
pureness and innocence of Japanese people.
Finance and Banking
I really enjoyed chatting to Japanese people,
trying new foods and -why not say it- the overwhelming variety of arcades in the game centers.
Message from Alumni
Canada
Simon Fraser University
– School of Communications
Bill C. Hu
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2011- 2012, 2013 Spring
Throughout my time in the Asian Studies Program of Kansai Gaidai
unique society.
University, I was able to work closely with instructors and also staff
Some months after, I went on to participate in the process of job hunting
members – both Japanese and international – to develop skills in all
with other Japanese students, and received offers from retailers of private
aspects of the Japanese language and the culture embedded within. I was
labels (one of the top ten in the world), airline companies, as well as
even fortunate enough to have the opportunity to work as an assistant at
educational institutions.
the Center for International Education, and experience the interesting
When reaching Kansai Gaidai, the list of what you could and should learn
balance in this multicultural environment.
may seem to go on forever. However, that endlessness comes to apply to
My time outside of class was spent with Japanese students, exchange
your future as well, as you will see roads that you have never imagined
students, and the local Japanese community, which allowed me to develop
open right before your eyes. Take the first step, and explore your potential
new points of view, and also gain valuable insight in life as member of a
with the Asian Studies Program at Kansai Gaidai University.
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LIFE AT
KANSAI GAIDAI
Life at Kansai Gaidai begins living in
rather crowded international student dormitories since
all the students are required to stay in
our dormitories to participate in the orientation program
before they move into their permanent housing.
Orientation Program
Support System
Extracurricular Activities
The program is designed to provide new students with information
on important academic topics and immigration procedures as well as
basic understanding of Japanese culture and daily life.
All the staff members in the Center for International Education（CIE）
are bilingual and have study abroad experience. In addition, several
student assistants who have just returned from their study abroad are
readily available to serve international students’ daily needs. Many
student organized events are offered to welcome international students.
Taking part in extracurricular activities is a good way to interact with
Japanese students. The clubs and circles welcome the participation of
international students. Active participation in club and circle activities
enriches student life and builds interpersonal relationships and social
skills. To name a few, athletically inclined students may join soccer,
basketball, or tennis clubs. There is also a wide range of Japanese martial arts clubs such as Judo, Kendo, or Karate. Those who seek cultural
pursuits may find it attractive to explore clubs such as Tea Ceremony,
Flower Arrangement, or Koto (the Japanese harp). Information on clubs
and circles is available at the CIE. Students should be aware that because of the Japanese academic calendar, clubs/circles are not usually
active in February and March.
Topics include:
• Introduction of Faculty and Staff
• Class Registration
• Academic Regulations
• Tips for Successful Homestay
• Immigration Procedures
• Japanese Language Placement Test
• Payments
• Optional Tour to Kyoto
After the orientation, the real encounter with Japan begins.
Health Service
Since medical facilities at Kansai Gaidai provide only first aid, students are taken to
a local hospital for treatment at the time of sickness or injury. Normally, a representative from the CIE will accompany them to assist in communicating with a doctor.
Since medical care in Japan can be extremely expensive for those without any insurance, students are required to bring their own insurance plans from home.
Students must submit the evidence of their insurance policies before registration.
Classes
Japanese courses are offered in the morning. Most of lecture
courses are offered in the afternoon. You will find motivated Japanese
students occupying 20-25% of enrollment in each afternoon course.
Therefore, there are opportunities to work together with local students as they are full-fledged class members.
The wide variety of international students and their cultural backgrounds add global dimensions to the classroom and enhance further
international understanding. Study environment at Kansai Gaidai is
not only a “Japanese Experience” but also a genuine “World Experience.”
CAMPUS CALENDAR
Since the Asian Studies Program follows the typical academic calendar of overseas institutions in northern hemisphere,
there are some periods when there are few local students on campus. During those periods, there are student organized
events to provide international students with the opportunity to meet and interact with local students.
9 September
10 October
11 November
1 January
2 February
3 March
FALL SEMESTER
Asian Studies Program
4 April
5 May
SPRING SEMESTER
FALL SEMESTER
Japanese Academic Calendar
Student organized events ▶
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Fall Semester Ends
About a half of international
students terminate their
studies after one semester.
Graduation Ceremony for
Local Students
Opening Ceremony
This first official event is always filled
with anxiety and excitement.
Halloween
Spring Semester Begins
The Costume Contest is one of the
highlights of the event.
Over 200 international students
newly arrive for the spring semester,
bringing the total enrollment to nearly
400 students.
It is customary that many female
students wear kimono or hakama to their
graduation ceremony.
Completion
Ceremony
After the ceremony, students
will soon be returning home
with many fond memories.
University Festival
Countless food stalls and cultural events
attract visitors even from off-campus.
International Festival
Special characteristics of many countries
are featured during the festival.
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Experience Japan
Program
Student volunteers offer
interesting cultural events to help
international students experience
Japanese life and culture.
Open Campus
Prospective students are guided around
campus and exposed to the international
atmosphere.
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学
DAILY ACTIVITIES AND
SCENES
Here is our international students’ everyday life
on and off campus.
Visiting the Writing Center or the Language
Café can help you develop various skills and
forge new friendships.
町
暮
Your daily life merges with
the local lifestyle in the areas
surrounding Kansai Gaidai.
Club and circle activities can give
you new skills and lead to lifelong
friendships with local students.
校
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活
教
動
Within a few minutes by train or bicycle,
you can experience both the bustling
and serene sides of Japan.
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EXPERIENCE
JAPAN
PROGRAM
Designing your own ramen cup
Making obento
In an effort to provide international and
Japanese students with more opportunities to
interact with each other, the “Experience Japan Program” has been launched. In this program, Japanese students present international
students with various hands-on programs to
introduce Japanese culture and unique aspects
of Japan through day trips, sports, cooking, or
Japanese distinctive cultural activities such as
tea ceremony and calligraphy.
Learning how to make origami
Let’s become Ninjas
Tasting flowing noodles (Nagashi-somen )
Making your original chopsticks
Dying handkerchiefs and making Japanese sweets
Making food sample
International students are also welcome to
propose activities which may help Japanese
to understand their cultures and countries.
Detailed information on this program will be
given to you upon your arrival here.
Activities offered in the Experience
Japan Program are all planned and
organized by local Kansai Gaidai
students. The student organizers
are very excited about being able
to of fer th ese o p p o r tu nities to
international students.
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Crafting Japanese
culture
Theresa Zimmerman
（Germany）
I m a d e a t ra d iti o n a l J a p a n e s e
lantern today and I drew“空 (sky), ”
because that was the first kanji I
ever learned. It was fun to draw this
and make the lantern. When I go
home, I am planning to give this to
my mom as she loves lanterns.
SPEAKING
PARTNER
PROGRAM
The most popular friendship program among
international students at Kansai Gaidai is the
“Speaking Partner Program.” The primary function of speaking partners is to assist international
students in further developing their Japanese
language proficiency. In return, you will help
Japanese students learn your own language and
culture.
In this program, activities are not limited to
exchange of language lessons. Students may find
themselves enjoying various university events,
visiting historical sites in Kyoto and Nara, being
captivated by pop-culture in downtown Osaka,
and much more.
All in all, a speaking partner will be a good resource person for you while making the necessary
adjustments to a new campus life. Prior to your
arrival at Kansai Gaidai, you are encouraged to
apply for the program, and a speaking partner
will be introduced to you.
Sin c e K a n s ai G aid ai lo c al
students are very interested in
getting to know international
students, making friends is
not dif ficult. T he S peaking
Partner Program is an effective
starting point to develop
friendly relationships with local
students.
A friend all along the way
Risto Jaagant
（Estonia）
The Speaking Partner Program is a great
opportunity to practice Japanese on a regular
basis. The conversations with your Japanese
partner allow you to obtain cultural knowledge
that is not taught in class and also provide
answers to your questions or solutions to the
problems that might arise during your stay.
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CAMPUS FACILITIES
NAKAMIYA CAMPUS
This beautifully-designed 236,269 square meter
campus provides comfortable space for students to
spend their college life. It is also conveniently located within a walking distance from the downtown
of Hirakata City and a major train station. This
proximity provides great advantage to international
students when they want to visit world-class temples
and shrines in Kyoto and interesting cultural centers
in Osaka City; these areas can be easily reached by
short train rides from our area.
❽ Center For International Education
This campus has also been designed with environmental consciousness. A solar electricity generating
system has been installed to reduce consumption of
the electric power and groundwater is used to supply
water for campus plants. We hope this campus can
be a milestone of how the university facilities of our
time should be.
The Center for International Education is a core facility for international
students and Japanese students interested in international education. This
four-story building houses a large student lounge, classrooms, language laboratories, a computer room, faculty offices, facilities for studio art courses, as
well as the international office. International students always enjoy active
intercultural and academic exchange with Japanese students in this building.
❶ Cafeteria (North)
❷ Circular Stage
❸ McDonald’s
❾ International Communication Center
❿ Multi-Media Hall
⓫ Library and Media Center
❹ Seattle’s Best Coffee
❺ Convenience Store
❻ Cafeteria (South)
⓬ Auditorium
⓭ Central Mall
⓮ Japanese Garden
⓯ Student Club Building
⓰ Student Plaza
⓱ Gymnasium
As the largest on-campus cafeteria, a variety of
meals are available. It is also an excellent meeting place for international and local students.
Our coffee shop offers a variety of blends and
specialty drinks perfectly matching the seasons all
year long.
A variety of events are held here. The roof has
photovoltaic cells to generate electricity.
The on-campus convenience store serves students’ daily needs by selling soft drinks, snacks,
and goods for personal hygiene.
Even McDonald’s in Japan offers a wide selection of
meals with particular Japanese flavors that may
surprise you.
Shaded by stand of bamboo, this cafeteria offers
reasonably priced meals in a relaxing atmosphere.
This innovative four-story building serves as a hub
for various intercultural activities and collaborative projects with local schools and the community.
The hall, seating 2000 people, is used for occasions such as the entrance and graduation ceremonies, as well as theater/music performances.
This mid-sized hall is used to hold orientation
meetings, seminars and presentations by guest
lecturers.
This open space garden is in the heart of the campus.
This multi-functional facility provides students
with various learning methods and materials such
as audio-visual materials, books, and self-study
programs on PC’s.
You can appreciate traditional Japanese garden
on campus. A tea house standing at the edge of
the pond creates an authentic Japanese atmosphere.
❼ Classroom Building 7
The newest building on campus, this
multifunctional building offers well
equipped classrooms and ample space
for studying and relaxing. It also houses
the Career Center, assisting students in
job hunting activities.
Extracurricular activities are integral part of university life in Japan. International students are
welcome to visit club offices.
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Here students shoot baskets, throw Frisbees and
play catch. The field is filled with club booths during the university festival.
Regular exercise is helpful in maintaining body
and soul.
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HOUSING
HOMESTAY PROGRAM
Housing Options
Kansai Gaidai University offers its international students two types of housing
arrangements: homestay or dormitories.
Participants are advised to carefully consider these options and select
accommodations which would best suit their interest and conditions.
While homestay program is strongly encouraged, it is also important for students to
consider whether they are willing to make the appropriate adjustments to a new life in Japan.
Students with severe dietary restrictions are advised to stay in our dormitory.
Since there are no facilities available for students who come with spouses and children,
students who have accompanying family members
will be asked to secure their own housing.
The homestay program is strongly recommended
for students who are motivated to accept the challenge of becoming a part of a Japanese family. It
is a real life learning opportunity for both international students and local families.
Host families are carefully chosen by the Center
for International Education. One of the criteria for
choosing host families is their proximity to Kansai
Gaidai. However, a reasonable commuting time
may mean something different from your own perspective. It is common in Japan that people commute to school or work for over one
hour, which is not very hard because of the well-developed public transportation
system. Our students commute on foot, by bicycle, trains, buses, or combination of
these, thereby learning about another aspect of typical Japanese life.
Playing “igo ” with my host father is serious, but also
very fun.
I study in my room only when I truly need
to concentrate.
To be successful in the program often requires adjusting to household rules (e.g.
curfews, chores). Students may feel a certain amount of frustration at being treated as something other than an adult, or they may think that the family is meddling
in their lives a little too much. However, students may begin to enjoy the experience as they get acquainted with the Japanese characteristic of “overcare.” We
know, from our long-term experience, that the “trade-off ” is well worthwhile and
feel the time spent with the family will become a priceless memory. Thus we would
like participants in this program to realize that the unique opportunity of staying
with a family is a “privilege.”
Homestay
Dormitories
Off-Campus Housing
The homestay offers an excellent learning opportunity to help acquire knowledge
about the Japanese language and culture,
but more importantly, to contribute to the
personal growth of the participant student.
Living with a Japanese family will provide
students with an environment to develop
their language skills and to understand the
daily life, values, and customs of Japanese
people first hand.
Kansai Gaidai has five international
student dormitories. Because of their role
in providing residents with a cross-cultural
learning experience, the dormitories are
called “Seminar Houses.” Seminar Houses
offer a comfortable alternative for students
who choose to live among fellow students
from diverse cultural backgrounds. A limited number of local students are assigned
to each dormitory to facilitate international
students’ adjustment to Japan.
Some students make their own off-campus housing arrangements. Peculiarities of
Japanese rental arrangements could make
apartment living rather expensive, and
Japanese apartments are almost always
completely unfurnished. Nonetheless, a
limited number of places have been found
in the vicinity of the university to assist
students who wish to live in off-campus
housing.
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I love to walk around our local area with my family.
Since homestay participation requires interaction with family members and observing daily schedules, students should not engage in any activities which may
become a source of friction. In addition, it may be very difficult to accommodate
those with strong food limitations. We feel that stronger commitment to the homestay program will result in a more congenial homestay situation, and consequently,
insure a deeper understanding of Japanese life.
Kyle Thomas Sine
（U.S.A.）
I really enjoyed my homestay experience. My host parents were awesome! I felt like I was their son. We went
to the movies together, took occasional walks in the park, went sightseeing in many places, and had great
experiences together. At the beginning, the language barrier made things a little difficult but my host parents
were patient and helped me a lot. I was able to learn and be involved in a lot of very interesting Japanese culture
through them. The gift of having a true family in Japan was absolutely worth it. Participating in homestay was a
major part of why I loved my study abroad experience. Arigatou , Otousan and Okaasan!
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT DORMITORIES
ROOMMATE PROGRAM
Depending on the spaces available in the Seminar Houses, Japanese students are
assigned as “roommates” for international students. Sharing daily dormitory life is,
no doubt, one of the best means to facilitate cultural exchanges, which will contribute to further understanding of Japanese culture.
Though the number of Japanese students who can be accommodated in the Seminar Houses is somewhat limited, they play an important role to introduce life of
Japanese college students.
Common spaces, like the kitchen, become not
only a place for cooking but a real classroom in
which cultures and ingredients blend into surprising new dishes.
Jana Zdilova
（Czech Republic）
My roommate helps me read difficult Kanji characters,
while I help her study a foreign language.
All Seminar Houses (International Student
Dormitories) are located near the university
campus and accommodate a total of 331 students.
Facilities in Seminar House I, II, and IV are
designed to accommodate two students in an 8
tatami-mat room. Each student is provided with a
study desk, a lamp, closet, Japanese futon (bedding),
and sheets. Seminar House III is an apartment
type dormitory: each unit accommodates six or
eight students. A shared living room with a kitchen
and several double occupancy bedrooms make up a living unit. In all the Seminar
Houses, full kitchen facilities are available so that students can cook their own meals.
JAPANESE RESIDENT ASSISTANT
A Japanese student is designated as a resident assistant in each Seminar House
to ensure comfortable dorm life for international students. Japanese RAs will not
only provide international students living in Seminar House with tips about life in
Japan but also help solve their day-to-day problems.
At first, even preparing the futon is a new experience in itself. But sharing those new moments
with your roommate will surely forge great
friendships.
（left to right）
With an increasing number of international students, spaces available for local
students are somewhat limited. However, given the wide variety of nationalities
represented in the program, living in the dormitory offers a great “multicultural
experience.” Through sharing daily activities with students from over 40 countries and
regions, students are able to develop a deep understanding of diverse cultural patterns.
Because the Seminar Houses are located in the middle of a typical Japanese
residential area, students are expected to be fully aware that dormitory life at Kansai
Gaidai is different from what they may be accustomed to in their home countries.
Making efforts to blend in with the social norms of the Japanese community (e.g.,
keep the noise down, especially at night) will be a great learning opportunity in
itself. Dormitory life can be enriching and rewarding when students fulfill their
responsibilities as individuals for the benefit of residents as well as the surrounding
community.
In addition, since the dormitory residents’ exposure to Japanese family life is rather
limited, students are strongly encouraged to participate in the Home Visit Program.
Through interactions with a local family, they should be able to better understand
about “do’s and don’t’s” in Japan. This should contribute to a deeper understanding of
Japanese life, which will consequently facilitate their adaptation process.
Seminar House I
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Seminar House II
Seminar House III
Living with a Japanese roommate is one of the best ways to make
your stay in Japan really count. Besides being able to speak Japanese
every day, whenever you have a problem with homework or understanding Japanese culture, there is always someone to give you
advice. My roommate helped me out a lot of times and we became
really good friends. Stefan Lehrer（Austria）
Joanna Richardson（Canada）
Michael Dujmovic（Austria）
Our resident assistant helps us learn about the “do’s
and don’t’s” in Japan. Sometimes he is a bit strict, but
that helps things go smoothly.
All the dormitories are fully equipped with all
what you would expect in a dormitory. Even
doing your laundry might become an adventure!
Seminar House IV
HOME VISIT PROGRAM
The RAs are always happy to help out when
people were in trouble, such as getting sick or
struggling with culture shock, or simply when
you need help with your Japanese homework.
Thanks to their help, you can adjust smoothly
to the Japanese life style, which would have
been more difficult if you were by your own.
They also create fun events, such as food parties and more, to make it easier for everyone
to get along with each other.
The Home Visit Program is designed especially for international students living in our dormitories or off-campus accommodations. This program allows students to become acquainted with aspects of Japanese culture and daily life. Through
interaction with a Japanese family on weekends, students can
enhance their total experience in Japan.
Families who have signed up for this program are the families of local Kansai Gaidai students. They have volunteered to
invite international students to their homes to provide them
with an extended experience of Japanese family life, and do
not receive any compensation. The program, therefore, is operated totally based on their kindness.
Seminar House II (GAKKENTOSHI)
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Financial Information
From its inception, Kansai Gaidai has been keenly aware of the importance
of international education and has been active in its promotion and expansion.
The Asian Studies Program is the centerpiece of those efforts.
This program was never intended to be self-supporting,
and thus tuition payments and fees do not cover the total cost of the program.
The difference is made up by a continuing subsidy from the University,
to the substantial benefit of the students.
Fees and Expenses
Room & Board
Estimated Personal Expenditures
Merit Scholarships
In your payments to Kansai Gaidai, the following should be noted:
1. Fees must be paid on a semester basis.
2. No personal checks or personal money orders can be accepted for
any payments to Kansai Gaidai. You can pay the fees by credit card
(except for tuition payment), wire transfer or with cash.
3. Payment of all academic fees and expenses must be completed
before or during the orientation program each semester.
4. While tuition is payable in US dollars, room & board fees must be
paid in yen currency.
5. Dollar quotations (in parenthesis) are calculated at the exchange
rate of US$1 / ¥ 100. Since the yen f luctuates in value relative to
other international currencies, you should check the current trading
rate for your estimation of fees and expenses.
Homestay:
One semester ……………………………………… ¥320,000 (approx. US$3,200)
One year ……………………………………………… ¥640,000 (approx. US$6,400)
Since activities can be rather costly in Japan, all participants are
strongly advised to bring adequate funds for their studies at Kansai
Gaidai. Particularly for the f irst semester, adjustment to the new
environment takes a good deal of time and effort, and the burden
of part-time jobs in addition to normal study loads simply makes it
very difficult for students to fulfill their academic responsibilities. In
addition, due to Japan’s immigration laws, students will not be allowed
to engage in part-time employment unless they secure permission from
the Immigration Office. Therefore, we must warn students not to look
forward to supplementing their personal budgets with earnings from
part-time jobs.
The following are estimates for pers onal expenditures for one
semester. The quotations do not include personal travel in or outside of
Japan or personal entertainment.
For one academic year, the estimates will be approximately twice
that of one semester. Approximately ¥90,000 for winter break expenses
must also be added.
Each independent (i.e. non-exchange) student participating in the
Asian Studies Program will receive a merit scholarship in the form of
a US$ 6,000 tuition refund at the conclusion of his / her first semester
residence provided the following two conditions are met:
Application Fee
A non-refundable Application Fee of US$50 must accompany your
application for admission.
The homestay fee does not include lunches (except for Saturdays and
Sundays).
Dormitory:
One semester
Seminar House I, II, IV ……………………… ¥200,000 (approx. US$ 2,000)
Seminar House III ……………………………… ¥230,000 (approx. US$2,300)
One year
Seminar House I, II, IV ……………………… ¥400,000 (approx. US$4,000)
Seminar House III ……………………………… ¥460,000 (approx. US $4,600)
This fee is per person, double occupancy. The fee does not include any
meals. A non-refundable reservation fee of ¥2,000 is also required.
Admission Fee and
Enrollment Confirmation Deposit
Deposit
Within three weeks of receipt of the admission notice via e-mail, you
must confirm your participation by forwarding the Admission Fee of
US$50 and Enrollment Confirmation Deposit of US$200 (both of which
are non-refundable). The Enrollment Confirmation Deposit will be
credited to the payment of first semester fees at Kansai Gaidai.
A refundable deposit of ¥10,000 is required. It will be reimbursed at
the termination of residence at Kansai Gaidai, when all outstanding
obligations have been met (loans, return of library books, etc.).
● For
homestay participants / per semester :
Lunch Expenses
¥60,000 (approx. US$ 600)
Textbooks
¥20,000 (approx. US$ 200)
Commuting Expenses (average)
¥70,000 (approx. US$ 700)
Miscellaneous
● For
dormitory students / per semester :
Meal Expenses*
Tuition
One semester …………………………………………………………………… US$12,000
One year …………………………………………………………………………… US$24,000
Liability Insurance
A liability insurance of ¥1,000 per semester is required of all the
students.
¥140,000 (approx. US$1,400)
Textbooks
Miscellaneous
¥150,000 (approx. US$1,500)
¥20,000 (approx. US$ 200)
¥140,000 (approx. US$1,400)
*Full kitchen facilities available for student use.
1. The student must have maintained no less than a 3.0 overall Grade
Point Average* at his/ her home college / university during the two
semesters, three quarters, or the equivalent, prior to the academic
session in which application for admission is made to Kansai Gaidai.
2. The student must also maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA during his/
her f irst semester at Kansai Gaidai.
Secondly, each independent student regardless of academic
performance prior to participation in the Asian Studies Program, will
receive a merit scholarship in the form of a US$6,000 tuition refund
at the conclusion of second semester at Kansai Gaidai provided the
following two conditions are met:
1. The student must have completed his / her f irst semester at
Kansai Gaidai with no less than a 3.0 GPA.
2. The student must also maintain a 3.0 GPA during his/her second
semester at Kansai Gaidai.
*Based on a 4.0 point system and full-time student status. Students
from institutions which use dif ferent grading systems must have
maintained a minimum grade average of 80%.
Refund Policy
When withdrawal occurs, tuition refunds will be based upon the
following schedule:
Prior to the beginning of the orientation program ………………… 90%
During the orientation period ………………………………………… 70%
During the first week of the academic session ……………………… 60%
During the second week of the academic session …………………… 50%
During the third week of the academic session …………………… 40%
During the fourth week of the academic session …………………… 30%
After the fourth week ……………………………………………………… 0
Housing refunds are specified in the housing regulations.
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Admission Procedures
Kansai Gaidai accepts applications through its online application site
K-GENESYS only. The following are the procedures to obtain access to
K-GENESYS.
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Students applying directly to Kansai Gaidai as independent students must
send an e-mail message to [email protected] to obtain a user
ID and a password. The inquiry message must contain:
Admission
and
Visa Procedures
Eligibility
1. Applicants should have a strong academic record in order to
demonstrate the ability to pursue studies at Kansai Gaidai. The
applicant must have at least one year (preferably two years) of
experience at a college level institution with a minimum 3.0 Grade Point
Average on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent) to be considered for admission.
2. Each applicant is evaluated on the basis of his or her educational
interests and probable success as indicated by academic records. In
addition, applicants whose overall academic program will benef it
from courses in Asian Studies Program are given preference.
Although previous work in Asian Studies and/or Japanese language
is not required, applicants with some background knowledge in these
areas may be given admission priority.
3. All Asian Studies Program par ticipants are admitted for one
semester only regardless of their intended period of stay. Students
who wish to continue their studies into the second semester at
Kansai Gaidai must be in good academic standing; otherwise
extension of stay may not be approved.
1. Name (Family Name, Given Name)
2. Name of Home Institution
3. Address of Home Institution (City, Country)
4. E-mail Address
5. Semester for which an applicant wishes to apply
6. Duration of study (one semester or one year)
………………………………………………………………………………………
Students applying through one of our affiliated institutions must
contact the exchange coordinators of their respective home institutions
to obtain the necessary information. User ID’s and passwords will be
issued to students upon receipt of the nomination message from their
home institutions.
………………………………………………………………………………………
Since positions in the program are often completely filled by qualified
students prior to the deadline date, making competition extremely fierce
as the deadline approaches, we strongly advise early submission of all
completed materials. Please observe deadlines.
Deadlines
Application documents must be received by the Center for International
Education during the following period :
For Fall Enrollment: January 10 – May 15
For Spring Enrollment: August 1 – November 1
Required Documents
Complete instructions on the required documents are available at
the K-GENESYS site. Since the required documents are somewhat
different depending upon the enrollment status of applicants, it is
strongly advised that students read the online instructions before
preparing any documents.
The following are brief explanations of the necessary documents.
1. Application for Admission ( available only online )
This form must be completed online and submitted. The form
should also be printed and mailed to the Center for International
Education. The printed version must bear the applicant’s signature.
2. Transcript (s)
Transcripts should be from all universities/colleges attended.
3. Two Letters of Recommendation
( Forms to be downloaded from K-GENESYS )
These letters should be from former or present instructors or
academic advisors of college level institutions. When it is deemed
necessary by the Admissions Committee, additional recommendation
letters may be required. These letters must be sent directly from
the persons who write them. Applications are sometimes denied
due to late arrival of recommendation letters. It is the applicant’s
responsibility to check on K-GENESYS if all three letters of
recommendation have been received prior to the deadline date.
5. Medical Information Form
( Form to be downloaded from K-GENESYS )
To be completed by the applicant and a physician.
6. Confidential Financial Questionnaire*
7. Four Identification Photographs
・The photos should have been taken
within three months and must show
the whole face and head features.
4.5cm or
1.8 inches
・The photos must be passport-type
identification photos with full face and
neutral background.
・The size must be 3.5 cm ×4.5 cm or
3.5cm or
1.4 inches ×1.8 inches.
1.4 inches
・These need to be originals and printed on standard photographic
paper. Color-copied or ink-jet printed photos are not acceptable.
・No snapshots are accepted.
8. A non-refundable application fee of US$50*
9. Certificate of English Proficiency
Applicants whose native language is not English are required to
submit evidence of their English proficiency (e.g. their TOEFL score)
10. A copy of passport ( if available at the time of application )
The information must include: name, photo, passport number, date of
issue, visa (s) granted for any previous trips to Japan.
Screening & Admission Notification
Admission decisions will be notified on a rolling basis.
[ Fall Enrollment ]
Applicants whose documents arrive between January 10 and March 15
will be notified of the screening results by April 15. Applicants whose
documents arrive between March 16 and May 15 will be notified within
three weeks of the arrival of their documents.
[ Spring Enrollment ]
Applicants whose documents arrive between August 1 and September
15 will be notif ied of the screening results by October 1. Applicants
whose documents arrive between September 16 and November 1 will be
notified within three weeks of the arrival of their documents.
Successful applicants will receive an admission notice via e-mail.
Confirmation of Participation
As soon as you receive the e-mail admission notification, you should then
access K-GENESYS to confirm participation by completing the following
online forms:
1. Address Form
2. Housing Questionnaire
3. Arrival Information Form
If you are applying independently, you must submit
4. Admission Fee of US$50* and Enrollment Confirmation Deposit
of US$200* (both of which are non-refundable). This deposit will be
credited to your first semester tuition at Kansai Gaidai. International
postal money order or credit card is most preferred method for this
payment.
Visa Information
All the students accepted in our program must apply for student visas
in their home countries. To do so, it is necessary to obtain Certif icates of
Eligibility, which will enable them to obtain student visas.
Please note that because the Certificate of Eligibility is valid for only
three months from the date of issuance and that it becomes invalid if
the landing application is not filed within that period, we are not able
to apply for it very far in advance. Thus you should expect to receive
your Certif icate of Eligibility within the two-month period before the
beginning of the semester.
Progress on immigration procedures can be retrieved from
K-GENESYS.
Immigration Procedures
Kansai Gaidai will make an application for a Certificate of Eligibility as
soon as the following documents are received:
1. A copy of your passport. The information must include: your name,
photo, passport number, date of issue, visa(s) granted for any previous
trips to Japan.
2. Financial Statement*
Official documents verifying the amount of funds you specified in your
Confidential Financial Questionnaire must be submitted. You may
send us a combination of following documents to constitute the full
amount:
a) Recent bank statements showing the most recent balance.
A bank statement not under your name must be accompanied by a
Financial Guarantee Form completed by the person who holds
the funds as well as a legal document verifying the relationship
between you and the fund holder. (e.g. copy of birth certif icate, if
the person is your parent.)
b) A copy of your loan application.
c) A copy of your scholarship application or approved letter.
Upon receipt of the above documents, we will apply to the Ministry of
Justice for the Certif icate of Eligibility on your behalf. Please note
that it normally takes one to two months for the Ministry to issue the
Certificate.
When we receive the Certif icate of Eligibility from the Ministry of
Justice, we will then immediately forward it to you at the address
indicated on your Address Form.
You should then take it to the Japanese Consulate nearest your home or
university to begin visa application procedures.
You may apply for a student visa directly by appearing in person at
the consulate, in which case you will be requested to f ill out the visa
application forms and attach two photos of yourself. Or, you may elect to
go through the procedure by mail, in which case you should first write to
the consulate and obtain a visa application form to be returned by mail.
The entire procedure is very time-consuming. Thus, we recommend that
you commence the visa application process at the earliest possible date.
*waived for students from our aff iliated institutions
4. Japanese Instructor’s Reference Form
Students who have taken any Japanese language courses are
required to submit this form. The information contained in this form
will be used for better organizing the Japanese language courses.
This form can be counted as one of the letters of recommendation.
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Failure to complete this process within the specified period may result
in automatic cancellation of admission. Your admission status can be
monitored via K-GENESYS.
*waived for students from our aff iliated institutions
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List of Participants’
Home Institutions
The following is a list of home institutions of students
participating in our program from
the fall of 2013 through the fall of 2014.
*Institutions with which Gaidai has affiliations and the year in which this official affiliation began.
United States of America
Adrian College *
The University of Akron *
The University of Alabama *
Appalachian State University *
University of Arkansas *
Baldwin-Wallace University *
Ball State University (ISEP)
Bates College
Beloit College *
Bennington College
Berea College *
Birmingham-Southern College *
University of Bridgeport
California State University/Chico *
California State University/San Marcos *
Central Connecticut State University *
University of Central Missouri *
College of Charleston *
Claflin University *
Clark University *
Colby College
Colgate University
Colorado State University *
University of Colorado at Boulder *
Columbus State University *
Cornell University
Hunter College, City University of New York
University of Denver
DePaul University *
DePauw University *
Dominican University of California (ISEP)
Eastern Michigan University *
East Central Colleges *
Eckerd College *
Elmhurst College *
Elon University *
Emory University *
University of Florida *
Florida Atlantic University *
Florida International University *
Fort Lewis College *
Furman University *
Georgia College & State University *
Gettysburg College *
Guilford College *
Gustavus Adolphus College *
Hamline University (ISEP)
University of Hartford *
Hollins University *
Idaho State University *
Illinois State University *
Indiana University of Pennsylvania *
Jacksonville State University *
Juniata College *
Keene State College *
University of Kentucky *
Knox College *
Lehigh University *
Lewis & Clark College *
University of Louisville *
Loyola Marymount University *
Loyola University Maryland *
Macalester College
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1988
2001
1980
1993
1972
2004
1990
1980
1998
1984
2001
2001
1994
1991
2003
1986
2000
1988
2003
2002
1995
1994
2002
1995
1973
2007
1990
1998
1983
2008
1994
2003
1979
2003
1991
1997
1974
2011
1995
1998
1990
1992
2010
1981
2011
1998
2009
1995
2002
1983
1992
1993
Manhattanville College *
Marshall University *
Mary Baldwin College *
University of Massachusetts, Amherst *
The University of Memphis (ISEP)
Menlo College *
Miami University *
Middle Tennessee State University *
Millersville University *
University of Minnesota, Morris *
The University of Mississippi *
Morningside College *
University of Mount Union *
Murray State University *
Nazareth College
University of Nebraska at Kearney *
University of Nebraska at Lincoln (ISEP)
The College of New Jersey *
New Mexico State University *
University of North Texas *
University of Northern Iowa *
Notre Dame of Maryland University *
Oberlin College
Ohio Northern University *
Ohio Wesleyan University *
Oklahoma State University *
Old Dominion University *
Otterbein University *
Pacific University *
Plymouth State University *
Point Loma Nazarene University
Portland State University *
Presbyterian College *
Radford University *
Ramapo College of New Jersey *
Randolph-Macon College *
University of Redlands
University of Richmond *
Rollins College *
Saginaw Valley State University *
Saint Michael's College *
Salisbury University
Sarah Lawrence College *
Siena College
Southern Illinois University Carbondale *
Slippery Rock University *
Soka University of America *
University of South Florida *
University of Southern Indiana (ISEP)
St. Lawrence University *
University at Albany, State University of New York *
State University of New York at Binghamton
State University of New York College at Geneseo
State University of New York College at New Paltz
State University of New York College at Oswego
Syracuse University *
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville *
Texas Lutheran University *
Towson University *
Transylvania University *
Tufts University
Tulane University *
United States Air Force Academy
Union College *
The University of Utah *
1993
1998
1986
2005
2003
1983
1994
1994
1992
1984
1987
1990
1991
1989
2005
2002
1992
1981
1990
2005
1998
1990
1994
2004
1995
2003
2001
2010
1989
2012
2007
2005
2009
1989
1988
2013
1982
1979
2007
1993
2010
1980
Utah State University *
Valparaiso University *
Vassar College
The University of Vermont * (ISEP)
Villanova University *
Wake Forest University *
Washington State University *
Weber State University *
Wesleyan University
The University of West Florida *
West Virginia University *
Western Connecticut State University (ISEP)
Western Illinois University *
Western Kentucky University *
Westminster College *
Whitman College *
Winthrop University *
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire *
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (ISEP)
University of Wisconsin-Stout (ISEP)
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater *
Wittenberg University *
2004
1985
1982
1984
2010
2002
1979
2009
1999
1993
1994
1984
2003
2008
2004
1979
1994
1988
Argentina
Blas Pascal University *
Universidad del Salvador *
The University of Adelaide *
University of Canberra *
Deakin University *
Edith Cowan University *
The University of New South Wales *
Queensland University of Technology *
University of South Australia *
Southern Cross University *
University of the Sunshine Coast *
Swinburne University of Technology *
The University of Western Australia *
University of Western Sydney *
1996
1996
2003
2000
2005
2005
Belgium
1999
2000
Brazil
Pontificia Universidade Catolica do Rio de Janeiro *
Bishop's University *
University of Calgary *
Camosun College *
Carleton University *
Concordia University *
Universite Laval *
University of Lethbridge *
Universite de Montreal *
University of Saskatchewan *
Simon Fraser University *
Trent University *
Universite du Quebec a Montreal
Hong Kong
1999
2002
2005
1990
2006
2006
2001
2006
2001
1992
1993
2005
The Chinese University of Hong Kong *
The University of Hong Kong *
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University *
Lingnan University *
University of Pecs *
Italy
Colegio de Estudios Superiores de Administracion-CESA * 1998
University of Bologna *
University for Foreigners Perugia *
Masaryk University *
2001
Aarhus University *
Ecuador
1995
Egypt
The American University in Cairo *
1999
University of Tartu *
2004
University of Eastern Finland *
HAAGA-HELIA University of Applied Sciences *
Laurea University of Applied Sciences *
University of Turku *
2000
2011
2003
1992
France
University of Caen *
Ecole Superieure du Commerce Exterieur *
ISC PARIS School of Management *
Novancia Business School Paris *
PGSM Business School Group *
Universite de Saint-Etienne *
Catholic University of the West *
2002
2002
1999
2012
2007
2003
2005
Germany
University of Bamberg *
University of Applied Sciences Deggendorf *
Karlshochschule International University *
Ludwigshafen School of Business *
University of Tubingen *
University of Dortmund (ISEP)
2008
2006
2014
2003
1998
2003
1997
Malta
The University of Malta *
1997
1991
1996
2000
Morocco
Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane *
1999
1993
2009
2001
1999
1999
New Zealand
The University of Waikato *
1995
2003
Spain
Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona *
Nebrija University *
1997
2006
Dalarna University *
University of Gothenburg *
Jonkoping University *
Linnaeus University *
Orebro University *
Sodertorns Hogskola University *
2012
2003
2000
1991
1999
2010
Switzerland
Thailand
Assumption University *
Bangkok University *
2000
1996
Turkey
The Netherlands
The Hague University *
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences *
Radboud University Nijmegen *
Rotterdam University *
Vrije University Amsterdam *
Singapore
University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland * 2000
Mexico
The University of Guadalajara *
ITESM-Monterrey *
Universidad de las Americas Puebla *
2002
Sweden
Lithuania
Vytautas Magnus University *
Finland
2002
Russia
Nanyang Technological University *
Singapore Management University *
1999
2006
2006
2003
2006
2002
Portugal
Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia *
2002
1996
Poland
University of Coimbra *
2003
2004
Latvia
University of Latvia *
Estonia
Philippines
Jagiellonian University in Krakow *
2002
Korea
Daejin University *
Ewha Womans University *
Pusan University of Foreign Studies *
Seoul Women's University *
Yeungnam University *
BI Norwegian Business School *
1999
University of Oslo *
2003
Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences
Ateneo de Manila University *
2001
Kenya
United States International University, Africa *
1998
1995
1997
2004
2011
Iceland
University of Iceland *
Czech Republic
Norway
Hungary
Colombia
Espiritu Santo University *
1993
1995
1995
1995
1997
1994
1997
1994
2008
1993
1996
1996
Austria
University of Applied Sciences Joanneum *
Klagenfurt University *
University of Applied Sciences Kufstein Tirol *
University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt *
Canada
Denmark
Australia
The University of Liege *
Vesalius College *
1997
2004
1984
1990
2007
1989
1997
Bogazici University *
Istanbul Bilgi University *
2001
2008
The United Kingdom
University of Kent *
University of Leeds *
London Metropolitan University *
Oxford Brookes University *
2007
1990
2006
1999
Vietnam
1993
University of Social Sciences & Humanities,
Vietnam National University-Hochiminh City *
2000
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