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THE UNIVERSITYOF SHIMANEPROSPECTUS

Choose the University of Shimane:

A GLOBAL UNIVERSITYThe University of Shimane – Think Globally, Act Locally

The University of Shimane is deepening research in eachacademic discipline and developing creative education based on
this research. In so doing, we aim to nurture students who canapproach the practical issues of contemporary society from aninternational perspective and who can contribute to thedevelopment
and revitalization of the local community.
Furthermore, by taking advantage of its present academic
resources and interdisciplinary network, the University of Shimanecan respond to the needs of the local community, work in
partnership with the local community, and be trusted by the localcommunity. At the same time, we aim to contribute to thedevelopment of the international community in North East Asiaand beyond.

1Our Partners in the World
United States of America
1. Central Washington University
2. Wenatchee Valley College
3. Seattle University
4. East Carolina University
People’s Republic of China
5. Ningxia University
6. School of International Studies,
Peking University
7. Minzu University of China
8. Institute of International Studies,
Fudan University
9. Jilin University
10. Center for Northeast Asian Studies,
Jilin University11. Anhui University of Finance & Economics
12. Huaqiao University
13. Center for the study of East AsianCivilization, Northeast Normal University
14. Japan Institute,
Chinese Academic of Social Sciences
15. Inner Mongolia University of Technology
16. Beijing University of Agriculture
17. Beijing Language and Culture University
Taiwan18. Shih Hsin University
19. National Taichung University of Scienceand Technology
20. Chung Shan Medical University
21. College of Nursing,
College of Nutrition,
Taipei Medical University

Republic of Korea
22. University of Ulsan
23. Institute for Research in Humanities,
University of Ulsan
24. Keimyung University
25. Pai Chai University
26. Daegu Haany University
27. Sejong University28. Global Institute for Japanese Studies,
Korea University
29. Institute for Research in Humanities,
Kangwon National University
30. Daegu Health CollegeRussia
31. Maritime State University
named after Admiral. G. I. Nevelskoy
32. History Institute,Tatarstan Academy of Sciences
Mongolia
33. Humanities Institute,
Mongolian University of Science &TechnologyIndia
34. Achara Institute of Management &ScienceCanada
35. Langara CollegeMalaysia
36. Asia Pacific University of Technology &Innovation
Indonesia
37. Krida Wacana Christen University
38. Indonesia Nutrition Association2Think Globally,
Act Locally.
We are committed to offering our overseas
studentsand guests the best possible
experience both academically and socially.
Long-term exchange students are offeredreasonably priced university accommodationand help with settling into life in Japan. We alsoarrange a Japanese student buddy to help witheveryday life. There are day trips organized by
the International Exchange Centre withJapanese students from all campuses tointroduce local sightseeing spots and festivals.
We also have a language partner system to pair
you with a local student, if you wish. We
understand that living in another country canseem overwhelming at first, but the University ofShimane will take care of you and warmly
welcomes you to make this part of the world
your home academically and personally while
you study with us.
3Faculty of International Relations
Department of International Relations

International Relations
CourseLearn about Multicultural Co-existence froma Global Perspective
Students will take specialized subjects such as political science, international
affairs, and area studies in Northeast Asia. The learning objectives of this course
are to better understand issues associated with globalization to devise solutions,and to study English and other foreign languages necessary for that purpose.

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Faculty of International Relations
Department of International Relations

InternationalCommunication Course
See the World through Different Languages
and Diverse Cultures
Students will study languages, linguistics, communication, culture, and the international
community; acquire communication skills; and gain mutual understanding of people
from different cultural backgrounds through collaborating with overseas partners andfaculty.
5Faculty of Regional Policy Studies
Department of Regional Policy Studies

Regional Economy
Management Course
View the Region from a Management andEconomics Perspective
Based on knowledge of economics and management, students will acquire theapplied ability for planning and implementing solutions. Students will also learn
through practical training including fieldwork in collaboration with the governmentand companies.

6Faculty of Regional Policy Studies
Department of Regional Policy Studies

Regional Community
and Public Administration
CourseUnderstand Regional Issues from a Public
Administration Perspective
Students will acquire the ability to formulate solutions to problems from a public
administration perspective. Based on the knowledge of law, politics, public
administration, and sociology, while collaborating with the local community.
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Faculty of Regional Policy Studies
Department of Regional Policy Studies

Community
Development Course
Nurture the Ability to Plan for a Better Community
Students will learn practical and specific subjects with practitioners while analyzing
natural resources and historical culture in the region. Students will acquire theability to plan and implement projects.

8Faculty of

Humanities and Education
Department ofEarly Childhood andElementary Education
Planning for the Future with Children in Mind
Students in The Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education participate inresearch projects with their peers from their very first year. They have many chances tointeract with young children. Students plan their own curriculum in order to develop
specialized knowledge. During their four years, the students will mature into
compassionate professionals who have the practical skills to nurture children from diverse
backgrounds.
● Teaching elementary art education methodology● Children and Family Welfare● PE● Curriculum● Children’s Health9Faculty ofHumanities and Education
Department ofArea Studies
Nurturing Our Community with Cultural Heritage
Over 130 years ago, the Irish-Greek writer Lafcadio Hearn came to Matsue. Hearn fell in lovewith both the city and a local woman, and lived all his days in Japan. He wrote severalfamous books introducing the myths and culture of Shimane to a global audience. Ourdepartment nurtures students who can appreciate the beauty of Japanese culture in the same
way that Hearn did over a century ago.
● Community Culture● Japanese Culture● International Culture
10Junior College
Department ofNursery Education
Fostering Empathy and Practical Skills
The Junior College at Matsue Campus was re-launched in April, 2018 with two newfields of study: The Department of Nursery Education and The Department of Artsand Science. These departments will train students who can utilize their knowledgeand experience upon graduation. Students gain knowledge to become nurseryteachers and they learn both on campus and in the field.

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Junior College
Department ofCulture and Information
Studies
Finding your Path from Various Perspectives
Students will gain the communication skills they need in real life, practiceperspective-taking and listening with empathy.
Students will learn the information technology as well as the informationtransmission which utilizes the information services.
Students will also be able to learn to become qualified librarians for theircareer.
12Faculty of

Nursing
Department of

Nursing
Cultivation of Human Resources at the Faculty of Nursing
To be a professional nurse with advanced knowledge, practical ability, and aflexible outlook The Faculty of Nursing produces graduates who have a broad
perspective and can think and act for themselves, featuring the following threeabilities,● Practice nursing● Understanding and cooperating with others● Identifying and responding to health care challenges specific to a region
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Department ofHealth and Nutrition

Within the community-wide culture of support for student growth, students gain practicalskills and the capacity to take on challenges.

Students will become● professionals with exceptional knowledge and techniques regarding food,nutrition, and health, as well as the practical skills necessary to become anutritionist.
● considerate, thoughtful, and able to contribute toward improving people’s healththrough food14

MidwiferyProgram

Cultivation of Human resources within the Midwifery Program
The Midwifery Program produces midwives who can contribute to local communities
with advanced practical skills and compassion.
The Midwifery Program produces graduates who understand the role of midwives andhave both fundamental and practical abilities, including the following three abilities,●To practice midwifery care
●To contribute to maternal and child healthcare and medical welfare in Shimane bycooperating and collaborating with professionals from related areas●To improve the quality of care provided using a broad perspective and compassion
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Graduate School ofNursing Science
Master’s Program
The aims of education and research・ To cultivate human resources with special knowledge, techniques, and researchcapabilities; specifically, the ability to inquire deeply into nursing from a broad perspectiveand to cope with the changes in environment, including changes in healthcare, Medicine,and welfare.
・To contribute to the development of nursing science through practice and research.
To cultivate research capabilities and promote active exploration.
To cultivate practitioners who can lead in local health care.

Areas of Study● Cancer Nursing● Rehabilitation of the Elderly● Psychiatric Nursing● Community Health● Midwifery● Clinical Nurse Practitioner

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Graduate School ofNorth East Asian andDevelopment Studies
The Graduate School of North East Asia and Development Studies offers a Master’s
Program in North East Asian Studies, a Master’s Program in Regional DevelopmentPolicy, and a Doctoral Program in Trans-Area Studies on North East Asia. The North EastAsian Studies program and North East Asia and Trans-Area Studies program focus onregional studies in North East Asia, including China, North and South Korea, Mongolia,Russia, and Japan. The school conducts research on a trans-regional level. This is much
more than a simple collection of individual studies on each region. The North East Asian
region has been built through multi-lateral interaction between people and exchange ofcommodities. As we look to the future, globalization and internationalization of eachregion progresses. It is imperative to conduct interdisciplinary studies surpassing theframework of individual fields such as the humanities and social sciences. The Regional
Development Policy program conducts interdisciplinary studies on issues relating tovarious fields of regional development while utilizing a diverse range of social sciences,including economics, politics, sociology, law and anthropogeography. Special attention isgiven to policy issues relating to declining birth rates, aging society, depopulation,decentralization, regional economic stimulus, and development of mountainous areas.
These issues are serious concerns in Shimane Prefecture and the rest of Japan. They
have not only surfaced as policy issues in Japan, but in North East Asia as well. By
resolving these issues, it will be possible to contribute to the North East Asian region.
Though the graduate school centers on individual research conducted by students,
members also receive detailed guidance from their professors and other faculty as well.

Faculty ofInternational
Relation andFaculty ofRegional Policy
Studies

Regional
Development
Policy Course(Master’s Program)Trans-Area
Studies on
North East Asia
(Doctoral Program)North East AsianStudies Course(Master’s Program)

17Developing
graduates
who can play activeroles in the new eraof North East Asia
Along with the development of globalization
and an information society, exchanges
between people and of ideas are morewidespread across borders. We can now
feel globalization more closely. On theother hand, such problems as aging
populations declining populations andregional disparities which are found inShimane Prefecture are emerging ascommon issues across North East Asia.
The Graduate School of North East Asia
and Development Studies, the University ofShimane, is developing research andeducation that corresponds to suchchanges.
Systematic study to acquire sophisticated expertise
Enhanced regional research utilizing Geographic Information
System (GIS)
Enhanced research instruction through collective supervision

Model for Early Acquisition of Master’s Degree

Enrollment withthe Faculty ofPolicy Studies

Enrolling in theGraduate School
through the grade
skipping system

Acquiring aMaster’s
Degree in aminimumof five years

18Alumni From Other Countries & Regions

Lyaysan GIBADULLINA【Russia】

Yueh-Lin YANG
【Taiwan】

To me, learning is to broaden our knowledge
about our surroundings. Studying in graduate
school makes you seek more opportunities.
The depth of knowledge you gain in graduate
school makes you understand what opinions
otherresearchers have. At the same time, you also
learn how to evaluate yourself as a
researcher. You can work on your own
research interests in graduate school.
Learning what you are interested is deeply
motivating.

I have learned so many things while I was in
the University of Shimane. When I first started
my life in Hamada City, I was worried about
everything. However, as days went by, I felt
the warmth and kindness of Japanese people.
I have met not only Japanese people but also
students and faculty from other countries oncampus. Those people from overseas helped
each other and shared their own culture,experience, and different backgrounds. I
would like to use my experience living inJapan for my future career. I will never forget
what I have learned with my peers in theUniversity of Shimane for the rest of my life.

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Alumni From Other Countries & Regions

HaJun LEE

Se MYO【Korea】【China】

I still remember the moment I first arrived inShimane. Quiet surroundings, clean air, andkind people were just as I had expected. Assoon as classes started, I noticed that I had
never studied as hard in my life before. I did mybest in class, travelled all over Shimane, andparticipated in club activity on campus. I also
tried part-time jobs. Compared with my old self
last Spring, I realized how much I grew by theAutumn. Winter came. Snow fell, and I will neverforget how beautiful the scenery was in Shimane
at that time. Everything I experienced in thisuniversity has influenced who I am.
Although I did my best, I also made so many
mistakes. However, all these things werenecessary for my personal growth. I can say thatmy decision to come to study at the University ofShimane was the right one for my life.

Society teaches us what is right and what iswrong. However, have you ever asked
yourself if this “right” thing is really right?
We never know the answer. For me, to seek
for its answer is to learn in university. While
struggling to find out what is the right thing todo, I matured, broadened my horizons, andfound out who I really am. Studying inuniversity to me is to travel in the past and thefuture of North East Asia. I hope that morestudents who are willing to study in Shimane
will come to this region and enjoy your own“trip” with your future colleagues.

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InternationalStudent Community

International House (Hamada Campus)
Just a five-minute walk from Hamada Campus with 64 western-style rooms (allprivate rooms).
Each private room has its own bathroom and necessary furniture.

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Student Life

Choose The University of Shimane: Your Student Life
The University of Shimane is surrounded by nature. Not only will you be able to broaden
your knowledge but you will find your friends and research partners. Achieve your dream,
expand your research interests, and find your future with us at The University of Shimane.

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Welcome to Shimane- Your Future Home
Shimane prefecture is situated in Western Japan, facing the sea. It stretches from east
to west, with the Oki islands located north of its shores. The land is blessed with riches
both from the sea and from the Chugoku mountain range.
Shimane’s history is so ancient that it first appears in Japanese mythology. The cultureand traditions related to Shimane’s legends are still alive in people’s daily life. It is also
known as the place where Japanese gods gather to hold their annual meetings!
Shimane is both “the land of the gods” and “the land of myths”.

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THE UNIVERSITYOF SHIMANEPROSPECTUS

Hamada Campus

Faculty of International Relations andfaculty of Regional Policy Studies

2433-2 Nobara-Cho, Hamada City,
Shimane 697-0016
TEL:+81-855-24-2200
FAX:+81-855-24-2208

Izumo Campus

Faculty of Nursing and Nutrition
151 Nishihayashigi-Cho, Izumo City,
Shimane 693-8550
TEL:+81-853-20-0200
FAX:+81-853-20-0201Matsue Campus

Faculty of Humanities and Education
7-24-2 Hamanogi, Matsue City,
Shimane 690-0044
TEL:+81-852-26-5525
FAX:+82-852-21-8150