Miyazaki International University
Graduate School of International Liberal Arts
Master’s Program
2025

Student Application Guidebook(Preliminary Edition)

July, 2024

IndexMajors and Courses, Titles of Degrees, etc. ............................................................................................ 3
1. Master of Arts in International Communication ..................................................................................... 3
2. Master of Arts in International Sociocultural Studies ............................................................................ 3
Admission Policy and Diploma Policy of the Graduate School of International Liberal Arts .............. 4
1. Admission Policy (Acceptance Policy: Desired Individuals) .................................................................. 4
2. Diploma Policy (Graduation and Degree-Awarding Policy: Our Model Individuals to Be Developed)... 4
Academic Considerations for Students Who are Working ..................................................................... 5
Special Exception for Educational Methods as stipulated in Article 2-2 or Article 14 of the Standards for
the Establishment of Graduate Schools ................................................................................................... 5
Long-term Enrollment Student System..................................................................................................... 5Student Application Guide ........................................................................................................................ 5
1. Test Dates ............................................................................................................................................ 5
2. Enrolment Capacity .............................................................................................................................. 6
3. Eligibility for Application ........................................................................................................................ 6
4. Application Procedures and Methods ................................................................................................... 7
5. Application Fee ..................................................................................................................................... 96. Mailing Address and Inquiries............................................................................................................... 9
7. Selection Method................................................................................................................................ 10
8. Announcement and Notification of Successful Applicants .................................................................. 10
9. Admission Procedures......................................................................................................................... 11
Graduate School (Master's Program in International Liberal Arts) ...................................................... 12
1. Length of Course of Study .................................................................................................................. 12
2. Curriculum Policy ............................................................................................................................... 12
3. Course of Study and Degree Conferral .............................................................................................. 13
Other Matters ............................................................................................................................................ 20
1. Exemption and Deferment of Entrance and Tuition Fees ................................................................... 20
2. Scholarships ....................................................................................................................................... 20
3. Student Education and Research Disaster Insurance (Gakkensai) and Student Education and Research
Indemnity Insurance (Gakkenbai)........................................................................................................... 212

Majors and Courses, Titles of Degrees, etc.
The Graduate School of International Liberal Arts of Miyazaki International University has a Master's program with one
major and two courses

Major
Graduate School ofInternational Liberal
Arts

Course Names

Degree Titles

Master of Arts in International Communication

Master of Arts
(International Communication)

Master of Arts in International Sociocultural Studies

Master of Arts
(International Sociocultural Studies)

1. Master of Arts in International Communication

In today's global and local societies, the ability to negotiate and express oneself is required in every field, including
politics, economics, industry, and education. In such fields, communication skills based solely on language proficiency are
not sufficient; objective thinking skills and advanced reasoning and judgment skills are required in addition. The acquisitionof these abilities is possible under an educational environment that is not possible in undergraduate education, such as
research which culminates in a two-year master's thesis and one-on-one guidance from faculty members, and can only becultivated through special curricula and seminars that are not available in undergraduate education. Furthermore, in orderto academically contribute to the wide-ranging needs of glocal society and contribute to the development of society as awhole, it is necessary to acquire an international perspective, a broad education, and comprehensive, practical problemsolving skills.
In this course, students will be guided to analyze and examine various phenomena and problems in international society
from the perspective of international communication, and to acquire the skills necessary to construct and disseminate
knowledge that will contribute to understanding and solving problems.

2. Master of Arts in International Sociocultural Studies

The Master of Arts in International Sociocultural Studies course is designed to train individuals who understand thecultural, economic, and racial diversity of other countries, who are capable of objectively looking at and accurately grasping
the characteristics of each, and who are capable of conducting academic research on these subjects, in order to respondto the various issues arising in modern society in the face of globalization. Globalization has revealed many international
issues, and many problems are already piling up. International conflicts due to cultural differences, gender disparity issues,
global warming, waste disposal issues, and other environmental issues just to name a few examples. For this reason,
various efforts are being made in each country to address the 17 targets of the SDGs from the "2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development" adopted at the UN Summit in September, 2015. Human resources are needed in politics, economics, andindustry to seriously address these international issues. This course is designed to provide students with the necessary
knowledge and understanding of diversity (other cultures, ethnic groups, history, religions, lifestyles, etc.) and the structureof international society, as well as a wealth of academic knowledge and creative research skills.

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Admission Policy and Diploma Policy of the Graduate School of International Liberal Arts
1. Admission Policy (Acceptance Policy: Desired Individuals)

Against the backdrop of globalization and the SDGs, the Graduate School of International Liberal Arts aims to nurtureindividuals who can deepen their knowledge of multiculturalism and who can play an active role in the world or in local
communities while utilizing international languages, or who can deepen their English proficiency and play an active role intheir specialized fields (teaching-related, etc.). Our mission is to contribute to the development of cultural and social
exchange around the world and to the development of international language education in Japan. Therefore, the Graduate
School seeks for individuals with the following attributes.

(1) Master of Arts in International Communicationa. We seek individuals who have basic academic skills in English and daily conversational skills, and who wish to further
improve their English expression and communication skills.
b. We seek individuals who have the basic analytical skills, critical reading comprehension and logical expression skills,
IT literacy, and basic undergraduate-level knowledge in the relevant research field required for writing a master's
thesis.
c. We seek individuals who wish to contribute to society by making use of the specialized fields acquired in graduate
school.
(2) Master of Arts in International Sociocultural Studies
a. We seek individuals who have a global perspective and sensitivity, are interested in international issues, and wish toacquire international liberal arts skills.
b. We seek individuals who have the basic analytical skills, critical reading comprehension and logical expression skills,
IT literacy, and basic undergraduate-level knowledge in the relevant research field required for writing a master's
thesis.
c. We seek individuals who have a desire to take on an active role in the international community by making use of thespecialized field acquired in graduate school.

2. Diploma Policy (Graduation and Degree-Awarding Policy: Our Model Individuals to Be Developed)
This master's program requires students to acquire the attitudes and abilities listed below by the time of completion. A
master's degree is awarded to those who have studied for the prescribed period in each course, completed the coursework
set out in accordance with the educational objectives, earned the prescribed number of credits, received the necessary
research guidance, and passed the examination and examination of their master's thesis or research results on a specifictopic.
(1) Master of Arts in International Communication
The course intends to train students to acquire advanced English language skills and to be able to demonstrate reliablecommunication skills in a global society. Therefore, the degree-awarding policy (Diploma Policy: DP) for this course is thefollowing three points.
a. Acquire high language skills and advanced knowledge in the field of international communication, and have the ability
to demonstrate reliable communication skills in a global society. (DP1-1)
b. Develop the academic thinking skills necessary to conduct professional research from the perspective of international
communication, have the ability to analyze logically and critically, and to make recommendations and implement
solutions to problems and issues.
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c. Have the motivation, interest and attitude to constantly improve their objective thinking skills and advanced reasoning
and decision-making skills required in the field of glocal negotiations. (DP1-3)(2) Master of Arts in International Sociocultural Studies
Through seminars and guidance on individual research, the course develops individuals with rich academic knowledge
and creative research skills. Therefore, the degree-awarding policy (Diploma Policy: DP) for this course is the following
three points.
a. Have the ability to look objectively at the diversity of different cultures and to accurately judge the characteristics ofeach, as well as knowledge of different cultures. (DP2-1)
b. Have the ability to conduct interdisciplinary research on various issues in modern global society. (DP2-2)
c. Have good presentation and communication skills in English. (DP2-3)

Academic Considerations for Students Who are Working
Special Exception for Educational Methods as stipulated in Article 2-2 or Article 14 of the Standards for the Establishmentof Graduate Schools
In the Master's Program of the Graduate School, most classes start in the evening after undergraduate classes havefinished, applying Article 2-2 or Article 14 "Special Exception for Educational Methods" of the Standards for the
Establishment of Graduate Schools. In some cases, classes are held in an intensive format on holidays upon students'
request. For working students, especially those from remote areas such as out-of-prefecture or studying abroad, lectures
are offered in a hybrid format and can also be taken online, if desired. For students from remote areas who are unable toattend lectures online, on-demand or video recordings are permitted within a certain acceptable range (less than 1/3 of thecommon foundation courses and common elective courses). In this case, however, students are required to take courses
face-to-face for certain acceptable number of classes.
In principle, how courses are to be taken, research method, and research location will be decided upon consultation withthe supervisor.
Long-term Enrollment Student System
This system allows students to systematically take and complete educational courses for a certain period of time beyond
the standard two-year period of the master's program due to reasons such as professional occupation.
If you wish to apply for this system, you are required to complete the application procedures for long-term enrollment
before paying tuition fees. Please note that applications made after payment of tuition fees will not be accepted.

Student Application Guide
1. Test Dates
Category

Round 1Round 2Round 3

Application Period

August 26, 2024
toSeptember 2, 2024

January 6, 2025
toJanuary 14, 2025

February 17, 2025
toFebruary 25, 2025

※Must arrive by 17:00
on the last day.

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Test Date

September 14, 2024

January 18, 2025

March 1, 2025

Notice ofAcceptance

September 24, 2024

January 24, 2025

March 10, 2025

※If the capacity is not fulfilled in Round 1, Round 2 and Round 3 may be conducted. Please check “7. Selection Method1)-3)” in p. 9. Note: Online interviews will be handled by the same manner on Round 1-3, so please make sure tocheck the equipment, etc. in advance .without troubles.

2. Enrolment Capacity

Graduate School, Major in International Liberal Arts: 5 students
A small number of specially selected international students will also be accepted.

3. Eligibility for Application

Applicants to the Graduate School of International Liberal Arts, Miyazaki International University must meet one of thefollowing conditions.
(1) General Selection and Selection for Those Who are Working(a) Those who have graduated or will graduate by March, 2025 from a university as stipulated in Article 83 of the School
Education Law.
(b) Those who have received a bachelor's degree or expect to receive a bachelor's degree by March, 2025, in
accordance with Article 104, Paragraph 7 of the School Education Law.
(c) Persons who have completed or expect to complete 16 years of school education in a foreign country by March,
2025.
(d) Persons who have completed, or are expected to complete by March, 2025, a 16-year course under the School
Education Law in a foreign country by taking correspondence courses offered by a foreign school in Japan.
(e) Persons who have completed, on or after the date specified by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Scienceand Technology, a specialized training course (limited to courses of 4 years or more in length and meeting othercriteria specified by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology), which is designatedseparately by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. Or those who are expected tocomplete the course by March, 2025.
(f) Those who have been designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Ministry of
Education Announcement No. 5, February 7, 1953).
(g) Those who have attended university for at least three years or completed 15 years of schooling in a foreign country,
and who have been recognized by the Graduate School as having obtained the prescribed credits with excellent
grades.
(h) Persons who have completed, or are expected to complete by March 2025, a course of study at a foreign university
in Japan, which has been designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as an
educational institution with a course of study (limited to a course of 16 years under the school education law of therelevant foreign country) under the school education system in the relevant foreign country.
(i) Those who have been admitted to a graduate school other than this graduate school pursuant to the provisions ofArticle 102, Paragraph 2 of the School Education Law, and have been admitted by the graduate school of thisuniversity as having the academic ability suitable for receiving a graduate school education.
(j) Those who have been admitted to a graduate school other than this graduate school in accordance with Article 102,
Paragraph 2 of the School Education Law, and who are recognized by this graduate school as having academic
ability equivalent or superior to that of a university graduate, and who will reach 22 years of age by March 31, 2025.

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(2) Special Selection for International Students
Applicants must meet one of the requirements of the General Selection, have a foreign nationality, and whose status ofresidence in Japan does not interfere with admission to the Graduate School.

4. Application Procedures and Methods(1) By mail: Attach a cover sheet of the designated application envelope to the envelope and send it by registered or
express mail.

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Application Materials, etc.
Documents, etc.

Summary

Application Form

Please fill out the form prescribed by the Graduate School.

Reasons for Application
and Research Plan

A letter of application and a research plan in English of approximately 2,000 words, in
A4 size, in any format.

Examination Admission Form

Please submit a photograph (4 cm in height and 3 cm in width) taken within 3 months
prior to the application, affixed to the designated boxes on the "Application Form" and"Photograph Submission Form" prescribed by the Graduate School.

Transcript of Grades

Prepared and strictly sealed by the president or dean of faculty of the applicant's home
university (undergraduate school). Suibmit original documents (issued and verified byapplicant’s graduated or attending university).

Certificate of (Expected)
Graduation

Prepared by the home university. Submit original documents (issued and verified byapplicant’s graduated or attending university).

Certificate of Degree Conferralor Certificate of Application for
Degree Conferral

Certified by the Agency for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation.
(Applicants who meet (b) of Application Eligibility (1))

Copy of Residence Card

Foreign nationals residing in Japan who wish to apply must submit a residence card(with period of stay and status of residence clearly indicated).

Proof of Funds

International applicants should send us a verified certificate that is applicable to yourcase among the following:
1. If the applicant is responsible for the fees: Bank balance* (Account in the applicant’sname) is required.
2.If expenses are to be paid by a person other than the applicant*: Certificate of bankbalance (for the account of the person responsible for the expenses) and pledge offinancial support.
3. If the applicant receives a scholarship: Certificate of Scholarship Receipt*Notes on Balance Certificates1) Account holder's name, bank name, date, and deposit balance must be verified.
2) A balance of at least 1,200,000 yen for living expenses for one year is required.
3) If the document is written in a language other than Japanese, a Japanese or English
translation must be attached to the original.
4) If the certificate of bank balance is shown in a currency other than Japanese yen, it
will be converted at the exchange rate at the time of document verification.

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Bank Transfer Notification

Pay the examination fee using the bank transfer request form prescribed by the
Graduate School.
Please submit the "Bank Transfer Notification" with the stamp of the handling bank's
collection seal that you will receive at the time of payment.
※When printing out the transfer request form, do not enlarge or reduce the size of theform, but print it in its original size (A4) before use.

Examination Permission Letter(1)
Examination Permission Letter(2)

Applicants who are currently employed by a public office, company, etc. must submit the"Examination Permission Letter (1)" prescribed by the head of the relevant organization,and those who intend to study while still employed must submit the "Examination
Permission Letter (2)" prescribed by the Graduate School.

Return Envelope for
Examination Admission Form

Please write your postal code and address clearly on a standard size envelope and attach
postage stamps (¥344 ※ stamps ¥84 + ¥260 for express delivery). Stamp cost in 1
October 2024 will be changed (¥410 ※ stamps ¥110 + ¥300 for express delivery) .

［Notes on the application process]① All applications, etc. must be submitted in a single package through the president of the applicant's home university, orin person. Please note that incomplete documents will not be accepted, so please make sure that there are noomissions, etc.
② Applications, etc. will not be returned once received③ Admission may be cancelled if it is found that the facts differ from those stated in the application.
④ Prior consultation with applicants with physical disabilities
Applicants with physical disabilities who require special consideration for entrance examination and study must submit
a medical certificate and other documents to the Academic Affairs Division before each application period begins.
⑤ If you have any questions about the application procedures, please contact the Academic Affairs Division of the
University.
⑥ Government-sponsored international students must submit a Certificate of Government Scholarship (prepared by thestudent's home university).
※ After individually reviewing the submitted application documents, if it is determined that the applicant does not meet
the application qualifications, the application will not be accepted. In addition, applicants who meet the qualifications(g), (i), and (j) may be required to submit additional documents.

5. Application Fee

Application fee is 30,000 yen. The application fee for graduates or prospective graduates of Miyazaki International
University is 10,000 yen. Please pay the fee using the pay-in slip designated by the University.
Please fill in the information in the bold frame (date of request, requester (applicant), amount, and handling charge) on
the pay-in slip, money transfer receipt, and pay-in notice.
Please note that paid examination fees will not be refunded.

6. Mailing Address and Inquiries

Academic Affairs (Graduate School),
Miyazaki International University,
1405 Kano-hei, Kiyotake Town,
Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture 889-1605 JAPANTEL: 0985-85-5931(Direct line)（Office Hours: Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.）
Email: aaffairs@miu.ac.jp
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7. Selection Method

1) General Selection and Selection for People Who are Working
Selection will be based on a comprehensive screening of documents and an oral examination (interview). For applicants
residing in Japan outside of Kyushu, an oral examination will be conducted online upon request.
2) Special Selection for International Students
A two-stage selection process will be conducted. In the first stage of selection, the application documents are to bescreened. In that case, those who have completed all the documents listed in "4. Application Procedures and Methods" ofthe "Application Guidelines" and meet the conditions described in the "Abstract" of each document will be selected. The
results of the first round of selection will be communicated to the applicants individually by the examination date. Only
applicants who pass the first-stage selection can proceed to the second round of selection on the examination date.
In the second stage, an oral examination (interview) will be conducted. For applicants residing overseas, a pre-departure
examination will be conducted. For applicants residing in Japan other than Kyushu and foreign applicants residing overseas,
the oral examination (interview) can be conducted online. The online interview will be conducted using Zoom, so theapplicants must prepare a computer with a camera and microphone in a high-speed Internet environment. The online
interview may be invalidated if there is difficulty in verifying the applicant's identity due to the bad local Internet conditions
or other circumstances that prevent the interview from taking place.
3) Examination Procedures, etc. (common to all selections)Application Rounds

Round 1Round 2Round 3
※Examination dates are as shownin “1. Test Dates”

Examination Format

Oral Examination(Interview)Time

Test Site

13：30～15：00

Miyazaki International
University
1405 Kano-hei, Kiyotake-cho,Miyazaki-shi, Miyazaki-ken
JAPAN(The examination room will beannounced on the day of theexamination.)※All examinees are required to report to Miyazaki International University's Academic Affairs Office with their examination
voucher by 12：40-13:00 on the day of the examination.
※If you arrive more than 20 minutes late for the start of the examination, you will not be allowed to take the examination.

8. Announcement and Notification of Successful Applicants(1) Announcement of acceptance
Time: 10:00 a.m. on the day of the announcement of the results as mentioned in “1. Test Dates”.
Place: Posted in the lobby of Building No. 2 at Miyazaki International University
Also, a list of examination numbers of successful applicants will be posted on the homepage of Miyazaki
International University for one day from 10:00 a.m. on the day of the announcement of acceptance.
(2) Notification of Acceptance
Successful applicants will receive a letter of acceptance (sent on the day of the announcement).
No telephone inquiries regarding acceptance or rejection will be accepted.

109. Admission Procedures(1) Admission fee: 200,000 yen (100,000 yen for graduates of Miyazaki International University)(2) Tuition fee: 375,000 yen only for Spring semester (annual, 750,000 yen).
Note:a) Amounts are subject to change due to revisions of regulations.
b) If the tuition fee is revised during the student's enrollment, the new tuition fee will be applied from the time of therevision.
c) Tuition for long-term enrollment students is calculated by dividing the total amount of tuition for the regular lengthof study proportionally by the number of years of study applied for, and the amount is due each academic year.
3) Enrollment Procedures・ Successful Candidates in the Round 1 and Round 2 Examinations
Enrollment period: Monday, February 3, 2025 - Wednesday, February 12, 2025
(Details of the enrollment procedures and documents will be notified by mail in early February, 2025.)
・Successful Candidates in the Round 3 Examination
Enrollment period: Tuesday March 11, 2025 – Thursday, March 19, 2025
(Details of the enrollment procedures and documents will be notified by mail after Tuesday March 11, 2025)※ If, after completing the enrollment procedures, you must withdraw from enrollment due to unavoidable
circumstances, please contact the Graduate School office, Academic Affairs Department by noon on Friday, March
28, 2025, and submit the prescribed form. All fees except the admission fee will be refunded.
Note: If the university acts as a guarantor when international students rent an apartment, they are supposed to
pay the three-month’s rent in April.

10). Admissions Information via the Internet
Miyazaki International University provides information on entrance examinations via the Internet, please visit thefollowing website address.
Japanese https://www.miu.ac.jp/examination/
English https://www.miu.ac.jp/english/admissionsinformation/graduate_school/
E-mail: aaffairs@miu.ac.jp Office of Graduate School
TEL: +81-985-85-5931 Japanese time: 8:30 - 17:15

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Graduate School (Master's Program in International Liberal Arts)
1. Length of Course of Study
2 years as a general rule

2. Curriculum Policy
The curriculum policy of the Master's Program of the Graduate School of International Liberal Arts of Miyazaki
International University is as follows:
Miyazaki International University states in its University rules that the University aims to nurture individuals who willcontribute to the development of culture and the welfare of humanity by acquiring an international perspective andspecialized knowledge and skills.
First, in order to strengthen the understanding of multiple cultures, international problems and issues, and the basic skillsof international communication necessary to play an active role in a global society (i.e. to cultivate basic skills that are notbiased toward any particular course), we have established the "Basic Common Courses” (10 credits), which all students in
the International Communication course and International Sociocultural Studies course are required to take. On the other
hand, there are also "Basic Elective courses" (6 credits or more) that students can choose from, taking into consideration
their future career path and what they want to study. In addition, each course offers "Course-specific Special courses" (14credits) for seminars and students to conduct research (master's thesis research). In the course-specific special courses, amultiple-teaching system is adopted, with one main supervisor and two sub-supervisors, and one sub-supervisor must comefrom a different course to the main supervisor. This system ensures that students can receive a wide range of guidancefrom different perspectives.
1) Basic Common Courses
Assuming the various situations in which students will be active globally, there are foundational knowledge that students
in both courses should acquire. For example, in negotiations and meetings with other countries, not only communication
skills, but also multi-cultural understanding, international communication skills, and the ability to analyze and process
information are common. In addition, since the "School of International Liberal Arts" and the "School of Education" which
form the basis for the master's program, have teacher training programs (the former for middle and high school English
teachers, the latter for elementary school teachers), "Overview of Foreign Language Pedagogy" was established to improve
the students' knowledge as English educators. All students in both courses are required to take this group of courses ascompulsory credits.
2) Basic Elective Courses
The basic elective courses include a group of subjects that students in each course can freely choose according to their
future career path and what they want to study. While it is important to learn about global environmental, food, andeconomic, etc. issues, "Advanced Studies in Environmental and Life Sciences" and "Advanced Studies in Social
Psychology" are designed to improve students' educational and negotiation skills by scientifically understanding themechanisms of the brain, emotions, and psychology. "Advanced Studies in Mathematics and Data Science" aims todevelop evidence-based theories that are considered necessary for planning and negotiations based on analysis ofindustrial economies in other countries and regions. In addition, "Advanced Studies in British and American Literature" isdesigned to study English and American literature, history, and society, and to acquire the historical background andinternational perspective of the representative English-speaking countries. In addition, Chinese is a second foreign
language whose importance has been rapidly increasing in recent years. The "Advanced Interactive Seminar" is aninterdisciplinary course, in which students work under the supervision of coordinators to deepen each other's knowledge
and skills by learning about other students' research, etc., and to learn about recent issues from invited external speakers.
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These are courses set by course and are required credits for each course. There are courses (Basic Seminar inInternational Communication and Basic Seminar in International Social Studies) to acquire the basic knowledge andspecialized skills necessary to carry out research in each course, as well as courses (Research in International
Communication and Research in International Social Studies) for writing master's theses. Students are required to take atleast 3 seminar courses (6 credits or more) in order to be able to solve their own problems or to acquire the skills necessary
for writing their master's thesis. In the research courses, students formulate a research plan under the guidance of theirsupervisor and sub-supervisor (one of the two sub-supervisors is chosen from another course), conduct experiments anddevelop theories under the research plan, and prepare a research thesis in two years. Special subjects for each course areas follows:(a) The International Communication course offers "Basic Seminar in International Communication (6 credits)" in which
students learn theories and techniques of knowledge, information gathering methods, presentation methods, etc., necessary
for research in international communication. In addition to this, "Research in International Communication (8 credits)" will
be offered as a research guidance course for students to prepare their master's thesis. This course is taught by the mainsupervisor and two sub-supervisors (one from the same course as the main supervisor and the other from another course).
(b) In the International Social Studies course, students are required to take "Basic Seminar in International Social Studies(6 credits)," in which they learn theories and techniques of knowledge, information gathering methods, presentation methods,
etc., necessary for research on international society. In addition to this, "Research in International Social Studies (8 credits)"
will be offered as a research guidance course for students to prepare their master's thesis. This course is taught by a mainsupervisor and two sub-supervisors (one from the same course as the main supervisor and the other from another course).

3. Course of Study and Degree Conferral
In principle, a master's degree will be awarded to students who have been enrolled in the Graduate School for at least
two years, who have earned at least 30 credits as specified in the table below (courses and number of credits) under
the guidance of an supervisor, and who have passed the thesis review and examination.
① Required courses: 10 credits② Elective courses: 6 credits or more
③ Course-specific special subjects: Seminar courses (compulsory-elective): 6 or more credits
Research courses (compulsory-elective, master's thesis): 8 credits

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(Courses and number of credits for 2024; to be announced for 2025)
No. of CreditsLab./

Practicum

SeminarYear OfferedLectureCoursesRequired/Elective

Basic Common Courses
Overview of International
Communication

Y1 Spring〇

Required

Overview of Foreign Language
Pedagogy

Y1 Spring〇

Required

Advanced Studies in Information
Processing

Y1 Spring〇

Required

Overview of Studies inInternational Culture and Arts

Y1 Spring〇

Required

Overview of Expression in the
English Language

Y1 Spring〇

Required

Advanced Interactive Seminar(Fusion Course)

Y1-2

〇

Advanced Studies in International
Economics

Y2 Spring〇Elective

Advanced Studies inEnvironmental and Life Sciences

Y1 Fall〇Elective

Advanced Studies inMathematics and Data Science

Y1 Fall〇Elective

Advanced Studies in Social
Psychology

Y1 Fall〇Elective

Advanced Studies in British andAmerican Literature

Y1 Fall〇Elective

Advanced Studies in Chinese
Language

Y1 Fall〇Elective

Advanced Studies in the
Educational History of Japan

Y2 Spring〇Elective

Basic Elective Courses

14〇Elective

Course-specific Special Subjects
Basic Seminar in International
Communication Studies

Y1 - 2〇Compulsory Elective

Basic Seminar in International
Social Studies

Y1 - 2〇Compulsory Elective

Research in International
Communication Studies

Y1 - 2〇Compulsory Elective

Research in International Social
Studies

Y1 - 2〇Compulsory Elective(a) Overview of Basic Common Courses and Basic Elective Courses
Course Title
Overview ofInternational
Communication

Description

Instructor(s)The language of each country is not merely a means ofcommunicating ideas between people, but is also the very customs,
thoughts, society, and culture of the people who live there. This
course builds on the "Relationship between Language and Culture,and Intercultural Communication" taught in the undergraduate
program to teach higher-level theories of international Marc Waterfieldcommunication, international negotiation, conflict resolution, andmedia literacy, etc. In addition, a portion of the course will focus onintercultural communication (intercultural adaptation, cultural
patterns, self-concept, etc.) through a learning system based on
active learning.

Basic Common Courses
Required 10 credits

Overview of Foreign The course is designed primarily for those who will be involved in
Language Pedagogy English language education in future and those who are currently
involved in English and Chinese language education, and will teachforeign language teaching methods at a higher level than
Hironori Hayase
undergraduate education. The course also deepens students'
understanding of the principles of foreign language pedagogy and Anne Howard
areas related to actual teaching and learning. In specific examples, Marc Waterfieldadvanced teaching methods and ideas in vocabulary, grammar,
listening, hearing, and writing will be explained, and methods of
selecting teaching materials, learning evaluation methods, orteaching methods for creating classes will be lectured in an active
learning format.
Advanced Studies in Understand the rapid progress of information technology andinformation networks in modern society and global society, to learn
Information
the IT-related knowledge required in global society and industry, andProcessing
to learn how to think about IT technology for problem solving. The Masahide Yasuda
course covers data communication technology, smart grids, theinternet as a lifeline, security, multimedia, etc., and is taught throughactive learning.

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Overview of Studies This course is designed to cultivate the ability to recognize cultural
diversity in a global society, to understand that these diverse culturesin International
influence each other and change, and to explore the relationships
Culture and Arts
Hironori Hayase
between different cultures and between art and artworks and society
from various perspectives. For example, through analysis of works Debra Occhi
of art, students will gain an understanding of the social
consciousness and worldviews etc. that are reflected in them.
Overview ofExpression in the
English Language

This course is designed to cultivate the ability to speak and write inEnglish appropriately from a global perspective and in response tovarious situations, as well as to develop logical and critical thinking Hironori Hayase
skills using a small-group education system. To this end, the course
Iain Stanleyis oriented to help students acquire creative English skills,
understand the differences in expression between Japanese andWestern sensibilities, and enjoy English expression. Students will
also learn specific skills necessary for writing academic papers.

Advanced
Interactive Seminar(Fusion Course)

Students in turn plan and conduct presentations, as well as give oralpresentations on their own research topics and issues of interest(interactive seminars). In addition, prominent external speakers
active in international fields (JICA, UN, etc.) are regularly invited to Noboru Murakami
broaden the students' perspectives, arouse new interests in them, Hironori Hayase
and provide them with opportunities to practice active learning. Fulltime faculty members in turn serve as coordinators and support theoperation by students.

Basic Elective Courses
Elective ６ Credits

Advanced Studies inEnvironmental andLife Sciences

In order to understand the diversity of different cultures in many
countries, it is inevitable to understand environmental and food Noboru Murakami
issues and the state of progress in life science. The course will also Nobuhiro Fukuda
include lectures from medical and life science perspectives,
including new coronavirus infections, etc.

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Advanced Studies indata, etc., including the emergence of big data due to the Koji Watanabe
Mathematics anddevelopment of information and communication technologies andData Sciencemeasurement techniques. In order to understand the diversity of Masahide Yasudainternational cultures, knowledge and skills to extract useful Masafumi Mitarai
information from data are becoming increasingly important. In thisAdvanced Studies in
Social Psychology
This course is designed to help students understand andcommunicate smoothly with others of their own and other cultures,
based on the recognition that individual behavior is influenced byother people and the culture to which they belong, in order to deal Futoshi Kobayashi
with the various challenges of today's global society. The main goal
Aya Kasaiof this course is to improve students' interpersonal skills by acquiringsocial psychological knowledge. The course will cover social Koji Watanabe
emotions, social cognition, social behavior, social influence, group
behavior, communication, conflict resolution, and social
psychological research methods.

Advanced Studies in While reading major works of English and American literature from Hironori Hayase
British and American a variety of perspectives, the course aims to develop the literary
theory and specialized knowledge and abilities necessary to
Literature
understand and appreciate literature, including methods of analyzing
and interpreting literary works. In addition, students will
simultaneously deepen their understanding of the historical andideological backgrounds of British and American works. At the sametime, students will develop the ability to think logically and express
themselves theoretically in English through actual discussions andessay writing on work themes.
Kunio Kawahara
Advanced Studies in
The purpose of this study is to identify the characteristics of thethe Educational
historical foundation of education in Japan. Japan's intellectual andHistory of Japan
moral educational standards are highly accomplished, as R. Dore,"Education in Tokugawa Japan," makes clear, along with thespiritual foundation of "improvement," accumulated through thehistorical efforts of our predecessors. In this case, various types of
education were developed both inside and outside of schools
through cultural contact with other countries as well as being selfgenerated. In this course, we will touch upon the basic principles ofcultural contact, and will also discuss the relationship between Japanand China, and between Japan and the West, in the international
environment since the 18th century.

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(b) Course-specific Special Subjects
Courses
Basic Seminar inInternational
Communication

Description of Seminars, etc.
Students will learn theories and methods related to knowledge, information gathering methods, andbasic research techniques necessary for studying international communication. In addition, students
will participate in laboratory seminars to learn theories and basic techniques that will serve as afoundation for the specialized skills they will pursue in the future.
The following is a list of the instructors and topics offered.
Masahide Yasuda
Hironori Hayase
Debra Occhi
Anne Howard

Research inInternational
Communication

Basic Seminar inInternational Social
Studies

Seminar in Applied Data Science
Seminar in English Education
Seminar in Japanese Linguistic Anthropology
Seminar in Applied Linguistics

Under the guidance of supervisors, students will conduct experimental research in accordance withthe research theme and prepare a master's thesis.
() are some of the examples of topics offered.
Masahide Yasuda: The impact of tablet learning on children's learning behavior
Hironori Hayase: On the development of English teaching materials
Debra Occhi: Linguistic anthropological research of Japan
Anne Howard: Development of practical methods for teaching English in English
Students will learn theories and methods related to knowledge and information gathering methods
and basic research techniques necessary for international social studies. Students will gather
information and closely examine and read basic literature in the areas of international politics,
international society, culture, art, economy, or various international issues in order to study diverse
cultures, and based on the accumulation of international liberal arts knowledge, cultivate
presentation skills, advanced debating skills, consulting skills, etc. Students will also participate inlaboratory seminars. In addition, students will participate in laboratory seminars to learn theories
and basic techniques that will serve as a foundation for the specialized skills they will pursue in the
future.
The following is a list of the instructors and topics offered.
Noboru Murakami
Seminar in International Environmental Biology
Nobuhiro Fukuda
Seminar in International Food Issues
Masahide Yasuda
Seminar in Data Science
Hironori Hayase
Seminar in British and American Literature
Kunio Kawahara
Seminar in Educational History of Japan
Debra Occhi
Seminar in Regional Cultural Studies
Futoshi Kobayashi
Seminar in Social Psychology
Koji Watanabe
Seminar in Mathematical and Statistical Analysis

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Courses

Description of Seminars, etc.

Under the guidance of supervisors, students will conduct experimental research in accordance
Research inwith the research theme and prepare a master's thesis.
International Social() are some of the examples of topics offered.
Studies
Noboru Murakami: The effects of pesticides used worldwide on nerve center function
Nobuhiro Fukuda: Research on sustainable food production
Masahide Yasuda: Development of a method of learning English grammar by using Internet
translation tools
Hironori Hayase: A discussion of Anglo-American literature and its historical context
Kunio Kawahara: Issues and Methods in Political Education
Debra Occhi: About contemporary Japanese society and culture
Futoshi Kobayashi: Cultural adaptation issues on the part of foreign workers in Japan working
for Japanese companies in Japan
Koji Watanabe: Development of methods for data analysis to extract useful information fromlarge scale educational survey data

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Other Matters
1. Exemption and Deferment of Entrance and Tuition Fees

1）Exemption of Entrance Fee① In the event of the death of the person who is primarily responsible for the student's financial support
within one year prior to enrollment.
② In the event of a disaster such as windstorm, flood, etc., within one year prior to enrollment.
③ Cases similar to ① and ② above, where there are reasons deemed appropriate by the President.

2）Deferment of Collection of Entrance FeeThose who fall under any of the following categories may be granted a deferment of the entrance fee upon
application by the student and after a review.
① In the event of the death of the person who is primarily responsible for the student's school expenses
within one year prior to enrollment.
② The applicant or the person who is primarily responsible for the student's financial support has suffereda disaster such as a windstorm, flood, etc. within one year prior to enrollment.
③ Cases similar to ① and ② above, where there are reasons deemed appropriate by the President.

3) Tuition WaiverStudents who fall under any of the following categories may be exempted from paying full or half tuition upon
application and after a review.
① In the event of the death of the person who is primarily responsible for the student's school expenses
within one year prior to enrollment.
② The applicant or the person who is primarily responsible for the student's financial support has suffereda disaster such as a windstorm, flood, etc. within one year prior to enrollment.
③ Cases similar to ① and ② above, where there are reasons deemed appropriate by the President.

2. Scholarships

The "Habatake Scholarship" is a scholarship program of Miyazaki International University for graduate
students. There are two types of scholarships available: (1) Living Support (70,000 yen/month for one year) and(2) Higher Education Support (for graduates of Miyazaki International University).
Scholarships from JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization) are awarded on a selection basis. The
monthly loan amounts are as follows
Type Ⅰ Scholarship (without interest)

50,000 yen/88,000 yen

Type Ⅱ Scholarship (with interest)

50,000 yen/80,000 yen/100,000 yen/130,000 yen/150,000 yen

Special Incremental Loan Scholarshipfor Enrollment(Lump sum payment, with interest)

100,000 yen/200,000 yen/300,000 yen/400,000 yen/500,000 yen

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Scholarship programs are also available from local governments and private organizations etc. For details,
please contact the Student Affairs Office.

3. Student Education and Research Disaster Insurance (Gakkensai) and Student Education andResearch Indemnity Insurance (Gakkensai)"GAKKENSAI" provides coverage for bodily injury incurred during regular classes, school events,
extracurricular activities, etc., such as lectures, experiments, and practical training, as well as during commuting
to and from the graduate school. "GAKKENSAI" covers legal damages suffered by students who injure others or
damage others' property during regular classes, school events, extracurricular activities, or while commuting toand from school. All students at the University are required to enroll in this insurance program.
The insurance fee is 1,430 yen for two years. However, for long-term students, it depends on the number ofyears of study applied for.

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