Graduate School of the Humanities
Major in Japanese Language and Literature (Master's Program / Doctoral Program)Major in English (Master's Program / Doctoral Program)
Major in Philosophy (Master's Program / Doctoral Program)
Major in History (Master's Program / Doctoral Program)
Major in Geography (Master's Program / Doctoral Program)
Major in Sociology (Master's Program / Doctoral Program)
Major in Psychology (Master's Program / Doctoral Program)
The student can choose one of seven areas of intensive study designed with an interdisciplinary approach in mind.
The purpose of Graduate School of the Humanities
The goal of the Graduate School of Humanities is to train researchers with highly creative research and development abilities, who will become the core of a variety of research institutions in the production industries or public institution fields, and of educational institutions, university teaching staff with confident research and educational capabilities, professionals with a high level of specialized knowledge, and intellectuals who can support our knowledge-based society in a variety of ways.Admission policy
In the Graduate School of Humanities (Master’s Program), there are 7 majors which focus on the fields of humanities and social sciences, and we aim to find the answer to the question “What is human?” from multiple angles. We are looking for individuals who possess extensive knowledge, a rich variety of emotions, sharp powers of reasoning and fundamental academic skills, which are all necessary to achieve this aim, and also, by using these attributes as a foundation, gain specialized knowledge, and become researchers or contribute to society as highly skilled professionals.In the Graduate School of Humanities (Doctoral Program), there are 7 majors which focus on the fields of humanities and social sciences, and we aim to find the answer to the question “What is human?” from multiple angles. We are looking for individuals who wish to utilize their extensive knowledge, rich variety of emotions, sharp powers of reasoning and specialized knowledge, which are all necessary to achieve this aim, as a foundation to contribute proactively on the forefront of the academic world as researchers, or to utilize their specialized knowledge and ability to contribute to society as highly skilled professionals.
Major in Japanese Language and Literature
The Japanese language and literature major was inaugurated in 1971, and has produced many graduates since then. As of 2013, lectures and seminars for this major were taught by 19 staff members.Courses on Ancient Japanese, Medieval Japanese, Early Modern Japanese, and Modern Japanese are offered, while the courses in Japanese literature cover the Ancient, Chuko, Medieval, Early Modern, and Modern periods. Lectures in classical Chinese literature, creative writing and literary culture give students additional and unique perspectives on Japanese literature. After graduation from the School, a wide range of career options are open. Some graduates who have completed the master's program begin their careers teaching in high schools and preparatory schools, taking in the editorial departments of publishing houses, or working at cultural institutes, while graduates of the doctoral program go on to become university, high school or preparatory school teachers, publishing editors, writers, and so on. In recent years, an increasing number of students have received doctoral degrees (in literature) after submitting a dissertation in the doctoral program.
At present, the Japanese language and literature major has about 30 graduate students in the master’s and doctoral programs, of which approximately 40 percent are from overseas. Graduate students’ papers are published in two journals ? Senshu Kokubun and Bunken Ronshu.
The Japanese language and literature major has attracted graduates from a variety of universities throughout Japan. If you have the drive to succeed, you, too, are welcome to join this program.
Policy with Regard to Conferment of Degrees
Master's Program
The Master’s Program confers Master’s (Letters) degrees on those students who satisfy the following prerequisites.
Doctoral Program
The Doctoral Program confers a Ph.D. (Letters) degree upon those students who satisfy the following prerequisites.
The Master’s Program confers Master’s (Letters) degrees on those students who satisfy the following prerequisites.
- Earn the number of credits required by the Graduate School of Letters
- Submit in a master’s thesis, under the guidance of an academic counselor, the technical research results that come from in-depth studies of a topic of research based on a wide variety of accumulated data associated with the Japanese language, Japanese literature and culture, and a great reservoir of knowledge.
Doctoral Program
The Doctoral Program confers a Ph.D. (Letters) degree upon those students who satisfy the following prerequisites.
- Earn the number of credits required by the Graduate School of Letters
- Submit in a doctoral dissertation, under the guidance of a counselor, the results of research that further deepen the knowledge gained in a master’s thesis, and based on data and arguments with regard to a research topic associated with the Japanese language, Japanese literature and culture, conduct research that elicits cutting-edge insights.
Policy with Regard to Curriculum Development and Implementation
Master's Program
Curriculum
The curriculum of the Master’s Program is broadly categorized into the three areas of Japanese language, Japanese literature and Japanese culture. Under the guidance of expert academic counselors, the curriculum enables students the extensive and systematic acquisition of knowledge of related fields with an emphasis on respective areas of specialization.
Features
Specialized knowledge and other information are acquired with a combination of lectures and exercises of the major, and through systematic learning of related fields, students can attain the necessary and sufficient knowledge required for the Master’s Program.
Doctoral Program
Curriculum
The Japanese language and literature major consists of lectures and exercises that offer advanced specialization in its various areas (Japanese language, Japanese literature and Japanese culture).
Features
In the thesis development process for the application of a doctoral degree, advice for research is given appropriately so that students will come to master advanced and specialized knowledge, and cultivate capabilities for creative research.
Curriculum
The curriculum of the Master’s Program is broadly categorized into the three areas of Japanese language, Japanese literature and Japanese culture. Under the guidance of expert academic counselors, the curriculum enables students the extensive and systematic acquisition of knowledge of related fields with an emphasis on respective areas of specialization.
Features
Specialized knowledge and other information are acquired with a combination of lectures and exercises of the major, and through systematic learning of related fields, students can attain the necessary and sufficient knowledge required for the Master’s Program.
Doctoral Program
Curriculum
The Japanese language and literature major consists of lectures and exercises that offer advanced specialization in its various areas (Japanese language, Japanese literature and Japanese culture).
Features
In the thesis development process for the application of a doctoral degree, advice for research is given appropriately so that students will come to master advanced and specialized knowledge, and cultivate capabilities for creative research.
Admission policy
Master’s ProgramThe Major in Japanese Language and Literature (Master’s Program) offered by the Graduate School of Humanities aims to nurture researchers and teachers, as well as talented individuals who wish to contribute to society with highly specialized knowledge. Hence, we are looking for potential students who fulfill the following requirements.
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