Osaka University

Student Manual
2023 enrollment

Human Sciences
International Undergraduate Degree Program
Four-year Bachelor of Human Sciences Program with Three Areas of Focus
http://iudp.hus.osaka-u.ac.jp/

Table of Contents
Overview of Program1

One Program, Two Campuses

2

Outline of Your Studies

3

Course List

6

Course Registration

14

Early Graduation

15

Academic Cohort Advisor

16

Academic Calendar and Class Meeting Times

18

Assessment and Misconduct

20

International Exchange

24

Cyber Media Service

25

Academic Writing and Style Conventions

28

Student Life

29

Academic Resources and Library Service

34

Scholarships

35

Work-Life Balance

36

Office of International Exchange (OIE)

37

Immigration Procedures

38

Access Maps

40

Shuttle Bus Services

42

Human Sciences Code of Academic Conduct

43

Note

Although every effort has been made to ensure this Manual’s contents arecorrect at time of printing (September 2023), please be aware that items
covered are subject to change. If you have any questions or concerns about
topics covered in this Student Manual, please contact either a relevantInternational Program Office staff member or one of the core International
Program faculty members.

Additional Volume:
Writing and Style Guide

Overview of the Program

The School of Human Sciences was established in 1972 as the first faculty in Japan to carry thename ‘Human Sciences’. The school has led the field in producing innovative and relevant
research. It offers interdisciplinary courses that aim to foster a better understanding of humanbeings and their relationship to other human beings, to their communities, other societies and also
to other living things, as well as technology. Our hope is to contribute towards building a morehumane and just society. Areas of study include sociology, political science/international relations,education, behavioral sciences, gender studies, human development, and area studies. Our focus
is the development of an interdisciplinary, international, and problem-solving orientation toresearch and education. The approach is hands-on and empirical, with an emphasis on fieldwork.
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) in Japan launched
the Global 30 project (2009-2014) and the Top Global University Project (2014-2023) to increase
the international competitiveness of Japanese universities in the context of high levels of global
student mobility. Global 30, also known as G30, was part of the Ministry’s plan to increase thenumber of international students in Japan to 300,000 by the year 2020. Universities that wereawarded the G30 funding, including Osaka University, were tasked with developing full degree
programs in English at undergraduate and graduate levels, and creating an enabling campus
environment for international students. At the same time, these kinds of internationalization
activities are expected to create an enabling environment for Japanese students and researchers
to increase language skills and foster the confidence to become active players in today’s
increasingly interconnected world.
The School of Human Sciences offers an undergraduate degree program taught in English, withthree areas of focus: Diversity and Inclusion Studies, Japan Studies, and Political and Global
Studies. The program includes Japanese language education in addition to the main academic
components, which range from foundation to advanced courses, all delivered in English. Students
should achieve a high level of proficiency in Japanese as well as mastery of their particulardisciplinary focus by the time they graduate.
The research, Japanese language, and high levelled academic skills that this program sets firmly
as learning outcomes will make you attractive to a variety of future employees once you graduate.
To achieve these outcomes, you will need to work hard. We see some of you staying on to workfor companies in Japan, while others may choose international companies with a Japan portfolio
or with a global orientation. Regardless of which area you concentrate on, you will have numerous
opportunities to continue studies at the post-graduate level at Osaka University or other top-level
universities in Japan or overseas.

Shared Vision for the Three Focus Areas
If successful, you will graduate from Osaka University with a Bachelor of Human Sciences degree,
and a focus in one of the following three areas: Diversity and Inclusion Studies, Japan Studies, orPolitical and Global Studies. You will take introductory courses in all three areas in the first threesemesters to help you decide where your interests lay. In the first three semesters, you will also
take skills-based courses in academic writing, research methods, and critical thinking. In addition,
you will take foundation courses in Human Sciences, including introductory courses in sociology,international education, and gender studies. You will have a heavy load of required courses in thefirst three semesters, but this will lighten as you move through the program and you can take more
elective subjects in your area of focus.

1Diversity and Inclusion Studies
Diversity and inclusion have become important areas of concern in education, health, workplaces,
policy making, and local communities etc. Many of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
require an understanding of how diverse people live and work together, and how we create
inclusive settings. This focus is appropriate for those thinking about careers in internationalorganizations, non-governmental sector, and human resource of corporate social responsibility(CSR) sections of companies.

Japan Studies
The Japan Studies focus invites students to study Japan from a number of angles, including its
institutions, culture, history, society, social systems, as well as its global influence. This focus will
prepare you for a career with a Japan focus or as a basis for a future academic career.
Political and Global Studies
Political and Global Studies offers students a rigorous selection of courses covering domestic
politics, international relations, political economy, international law, diplomacy, and East Asian andJapan-specific courses. This is appropriate for government-related or international-organizations
focused careers.
Throughout your studies, we encourage you to: Think about arguments, data, and other forms of evidence from comparative and multiple
perspectives, and to look at contemporary issues from a variety of viewpoints. We are in aperiod of dynamic transformation, and we want you to consider the importance of different
processes and viewpoints.
 Study and analyze contemporary issues as a global citizen, and present your own views andideas logically using relevant concepts and theoretical frameworks.
 Engage in constructive dialogue and deliberations with other students, faculty members, anda variety of social actors in order to take necessary action independently and/or incollaboration for effective problem solving.
 Acquire a high-level of Japanese language proficiency in order to take some electives offeredin Japanese in different human sciences-related disciplines in your 3rd and 4th years.

One Program, Two Campuses

As a student in the Human Sciences (HUS) International Undergraduate Degree Program, you willtake classes on two different campuses, Toyonaka Campus and Suita Campus, and interact withtwo different sets of administrative staff. In semesters 1-3, you will primarily interact with theadministrative staff in the International College on Toyonaka Campus, located on the 5th floor of
the Multidisciplinary Research Building. Students receiving a MEXT or Osaka University
scholarship will sign for the scholarship every month at the International College office on Toyonaka
Campus for the first three semesters. After this, students will normally sign at the Human Sciences
International Program Office (formerly the G30 Office), located in the Academic Affairs Office(Kyomu Gakari) on the 2nd floor of the School of Human Sciences on Suita Campus.
The International House dormitory is located on Toyonaka Campus and the Human Sciences
Building is located on Suita Campus. Most of your courses in semesters 1-3 will take place on
Toyonaka Campus, and most of your courses from the fourth semester onward will take place inthe HUS building on Suita Campus.

Outline of Your Studies2

To graduate, students need to complete a total of 128 credits. The breakdown of credits requiredfor graduation is as follows.
Classification
Category
SectionCredits
Liberal Arts Education

requiredA

22

Informatics

requiredB

2

Health & Sports Education Subjects(1 credit per course)

requiredC

2

I
Liberal Art
Education(26 credits)

SubtotalII

Academic
Major (66 or
more credits)

Professional basic education
subjects(16 credits)26
requiredD4electiveE

12requiredF

20electiveG

30

Major subjects(50 or more credits)

SubtotalIII

GlobalLiteracy(14 or morecredits)

Multilingual
Education(12 or more credits)requiredH

6

GlobalUnderstanding(2 credits percourse)requiredI6

requiredJ

2

Advanced Global Literacy Education(2 or more credits)

IV

Note!

66

First Foreign
Language(1 credit per
course)Subtotal

14

Free Electives (22 or more credits)

22

TOTAL

128
credits(min)

The term ‘credit’ is used to describe an amount of learning. In principle, one credit isgiven for every 45 academic hours of study both within and outside of the classroom.
Most courses count for 90 hours and are worth 2 credits. However, credits arecalculated slightly differently in language courses and some other subjects. Pleaserefer to p. 6 of this Manual for further information.

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Classification of Subjects
The courses you will study at Osaka University are divided into Liberal Arts, Academic Major,
Global Literacy, and Free Electives. To graduate, you must achieve the required number ofcredits in each section.

I. Liberal Arts (26 credits)
Each student must acquire 26 or more credits from the liberal arts education subjects, which fall
into the following categories:ABCa) Liberal Arts Education (22 credits)
Each student must acquire 22 credits from the class subjects in Section A of the
Course List (which starts on p. 6), as specified by the Human Science Course.
b) Informatics (2 credits)
Each student must acquire 2 credits of “Data Processing Skills” (this is Section B in the
Course List).
c) Health and Sports Education Subjects (2 credits)
Each student must successfully complete “Health & Sports 1” and “Health & Sports 2” fora total of 2 credits (Section C in the Course List).

II. Academic Major (66 credits or more)
Each student must acquire a minimum of 66 credits, consisting of 24 credits of required subjects
and 42 credits of elective subjects, by the following methods.

Da) Professional Basic Education Subjects (16 credits)
i. Required subjects (4 credits): Each student must acquire 2 credits each of“Quantitative Research Methods” and “Qualitative Research Methods” for 4 credits
Section D in the Course List).

Eii. Elective courses (12 credits or more): Each student must acquire 12 credits fromthe elective subjects of Section E in the Course List.

Fb) Major Subjects (50 credits or more)
i. Required subjects (20 credits): Each student must acquire all 20 credits from thecourses in Section F in the Course List.

Gii. Elective courses (30 credits or more): Each student must acquire 30 credits from theelective subjects of Section G in the Course List. Up to 6 credits can also be earned
from HUS Major subjects (please consult with the Human Sciences International
Program Office for details)

III. Global Literacy (14 credits or more)
Each student must acquire 14 credits or more from Global Literacy subjects as outlined below.

HIa) Multilingual Education (12 credits above)
i. Required (6 credits): Each student must acquire 6 or more credits from the First
Foreign Language category (for students in the International Program this means
Japanese language courses) listed in Section H in the Course List. Your Japaneseability will be assessed at the start of the 1st semester.
You will take two one-credit language courses per week in the first three semesters.
ii. Required (6 credits): Each student must acquire at least 6 credits from the Global
Understanding courses listed in Section I in the Course List.

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Note

Note

J

For students with an advanced Japanese language proficiency who have beenassessed at the 700 level or above, you can fulfill the Multilingual education
requirements in two ways. You can take another language (but not English as aforeign language) or certain Japanese medium courses that are offered outside
our program. Please ask the Human Sciences International Program Office forfurther details.
The credits earned by completing and acquiring the Japanese 500 and 600 levelcourses from the Global Understanding Subjects can be counted for up to 2
credits of the First Foreign Language requirement.
b) Advanced global literacy education (2 or more credits)
Each student must acquire 2 or more credits by taking optional courses from Section Jof the Course List after the 4th Semester, with the following options:i. Subjects provided by other faculties as Advanced International Exchange Education
Subjects as approved by the School of Human Sciences. Please check with theInternational Program Office.
ii. Subjects approved by the School of Human Sciences out of the International Exchange
Subjects and Co* Design Subjects. Please check with the Academic Affairs Office(Kyomu Gakari).

IV. Free Electives (22 credits or more)
In addition to a total of 106 credits consisting of 26 credits of Liberal Arts, 66 credits of Academic
Major Subjects, and 14 credits of Global Literacy, a free elective refers to credits (22 or morecredits) that must be taken from Academic Major and Global Literacy courses.
The credits of the optional curriculum are classified into each category, but the number of credits
to be acquired from Academic Major and Global Literacy is not fixed – students can freely acquirecredits from the section E, G, H, I, and J.
Each student must acquire a total of 22 or more credits exceeding the number of credits requiredfor graduation provided for in the following account categories:
Academic Major

Academic Major

Professional Basic Education Subjects・Elective

E

Major Subjects・Elective

G
Global Literacy

Global Literacy

Global Literacy

Multilingual Education・First Foreign
Language

H

Multilingual Education・Global
Understanding

I

Advanced Global Literacy Education

J

5

Students must takean additional 22
elective credits from
Sections E, G, H, I,
and J (in addition to
the credits that are
required from E, G,
H, I, and J as
described above).

The Calculation of Credits
Credits are calculated in different ways for each subject. According to MEXT, one semester
consists of 16 weeks, 15 weeks of classes and 1 exam week (technically two 8-week quarters). A
2-credit course should consist of 90 academic hours. One academic hour is equivalent to 45
minutes, actual time. One period of the class schedule is considered to be equal to two academic
hours, which corresponds to 90 minutes of actual contact time. Accordingly, completion of a classper semester is calculated to involve 30 academic hours of study in a classroom setting and at
least 60 academic hours of out of class study, which is equivalent to 2 credits for Professional
Basic Education course, Academic Major courses, and Global Literacy courses. Health and Sports
and Foreign Language subjects are calculated differently and carry 1 credit.
The following is the number of in-class and out-of-class hours required to earn credits for each of
the aforementioned subject categories.

Course List

sectionA

coursecourse namecode

Diversity

Japan

Politics

Semestercredits

13A453

Academic Writing

●

●

●

1

2

13A403

Critical Thinking Skills

●

●

●

1

2

13A454

Research Presentation Skills

●

●

●

3

2

13A449Introduction to International Education

●

●

●

1

2

13A448Introduction to Sociology

●

●

●

1

2

6

B

13A452Introduction to Politics

●

●

●

1

2

13A455Introduction to Diversity and Inclusion Studies

●

●

●

1

2

13A456Introduction to Japan Studies

●

●

●

1

2

13A457

Introduction to Global Studies

●

●

●

2

2

13A436

Gender Studies

●

●

●

2

2

13A458Japanese Society and Culture

●

●

●

2

2

13A419

Data Processing Skills

●

●

●

1

2

TBA

Health and Sports 1

●

●

●

1

1

TBA

Health and Sports 2

●

●

●

2

1

13A425

Quantitative Research Methods

●

●

●

3

2

13A426

Qualitative Research Methods

●

●

●

3

2

13A433

Human Rights

●

●

1-3

2

13A410Global Citizenship

●

●

1-3

2

13A429Japanese History

●

1-3

2

13A459

Political Economy

●

1-3

2

13A451Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

●

●

1-3

2

13A412Introduction to Social Psychology

●

●

1-3

2

13A413Introduction to Sociology of Marriage and the Family

●

1-3

2

13A414

Politics in Post-War Japan

●

1-3

2

13A415

Religion in Japanese Society

●

●

1-3

2

13A427

Japan in the World

●

●

1-3

2

13A439Japanese Law

●

●

1-3

2

13A440Media Sociology

●

●

1-3

2

C
D

E

●

●

7

F

13A441

Cross Cultural Psychology

●

1-3

2

13A460Civil Society Movements

●

●

1-3

2

13A446

International Law

●

1-3

2

13A461

Diversity and Inclusion in Health and Education

●

1-3

2

13A462

International Organizations and Global Governance

●

1-3

2

13Ａ002

Approaches to Understanding Cultures

●

1-3

2

13Ａ039Media and Communications in Japan

●

●

1-3

2

13Ａ407

Japanese Literature, Modern and Contemporary

●

1-3

2

13Ａ447

Osaka in Modern Japanese Literature

●

1-3

2

Z25002Sociology of Knowledge

●

●

●

3-8

2

Z25003

Peace and Conflict Studies

●

●

●

3-8

2

Z25501

Independent Study

●

●

●

3-8

2

Z25541

Research Data Analysis

●

●

●

3-8

2

Z25521Dissertation Seminar

●

●

●

3-8

2

Z25530

Dissertation Tutorial

●

●

●

3-8

10

Z26002

Gender and Education

●

●

3-8

2

Z26068Global Health and Education

●

●

3-8

2

Z26003Social Stratification in Japanese Society

●

●

3-8

2

Z26005Popular Culture in Japan

●

3-8

2

Z26008Gender and Development

●

3-8

2

Z26009Diversity and Human Rights in Japan

●

3-8

2

●

G

8

●

●

Z26010

Contemporary Educational Issues in Japan

●

3-8

2

Z26011Primatology in Japan

●

3-8

2

Z26012Multivariate Data Science

●

3-8

2

Z26014

International Development and Collaboration

Ⅰ

●

3-8

2

Z26015International Development and Collaboration

Ⅱ

●

3-8

2

Z26017

Disaster Prevention and International Cooperation

●

●

3-8

2

Z26019Contemporary Japanese Thought

●

●

3-8

2

Z26021

Issues in Gerontology

●

●

3-8

2

Z26022

Food, Culture and Society

●

●

3-8

2

Z26023Global Issues in Education

●

●

3-8

2

Z26024

Psychology of Aging

●

3-8

2

Z26030Peace Operations and the Global Community

●

●

3-8

2

Z26031

Global Environment-Development Balance

●

●

3-8

2

Z26032Global Civil Society

●

●

3-8

2

Z26034

World Affairs and the Media

●

3-8

2

Z26035

Economic Development

●

3-8

2

Z26050Classic Poetry in China, Japan, and Korea

●

3-8

2

●

3-8

2

3-8

2

3-8

2

Z26053●●●

Traditional Performing Arts in Contemporary JapaneseSociety●

Z26054

Gender in Contemporary Japanese Popular Culture●●

Z26057

Statistics for Social Research

●

●

9

●

Z26058

Sociological Theory●●

Z26060Comparative Education●●

Z26063

Applied Phenomenology●

Z26064Sociology of Migration

Z26065

Psychology of Perception and Cognition

Z26066

3-8

2

3-8

2

●

3-8

2

●

●

3-8

2

●

●

●

3-8

2

Women and Religion in Contemporary Japan

●

●

3-8

2

Z26067

Social Science Japanese Texts Reading

●

●

3-8

2

Z26069

East Asian International Relations

●

●

●

3-8

2

Z26070Japanese Diplomacy

●

●

3-8

2

Z26071

East Asian Politics

●

●

3-8

2

Z26072Globalization Studies

●

●

3-8

2

Z26200Identity and Citizenship

●

3-8

2

Z26201

International EconomicsⅠ

●

3-8

2

Z26202

International EconomicsⅡ

●

3-8

2

Z26203

Negotiation Workshop

●

3-8

2

Z26204

Ethics and Criminology

●

●

3-8

2

Z26503

Seminar in Studies of Multicultural Societies

●

●

3-8

2

Z26505

Seminar in Cultural Icons in Manga and Anime

3-8

2

Z26025Special Topic in Human Sciences I

3-8

2

Z26026

Special Topic in Human Sciences II

3-8

2

●

●

10

●

●

●

Z26027

Special Topic in Human Sciences III

3-8

2

Z26028Special Topic in Human Sciences IV

3-82

Z26029Special Topic in Human Sciences V

3-8

2

Z26037

Topics in Japanese Culture I

●

3-8

2

Z26038Topics in Japanese Culture II

●

3-8

2

Z26039Topics in Japanese Culture III

●

3-8

2

Z26040Topics in Japanese Culture IV

●

3-8

2

Z26041

Topics in Japanese Society I

●

3-8

2

Z26042

Topics in Japanese Society II

●

3-8

2

Z26043Topics in Japanese Society III

●

3-8

2

Z26044

Topics in Japanese Society IV

●

3-8

2

Z26045Topics in Japanese Religion I

●

3-8

2

Z26046

Topics in Japanese Religion II

●

3-8

2

Z26047

Topics in Japanese Political Thought I

●

●

3-8

2

Z26048Topics in Japanese Political Thought II

●

●

3-8

2

Z26073

Study in Foreign Universities I

3-8

2

Z26074

Study in Foreign Universities II

3-82

Z26075

Study in Foreign Universities III

3-8

2

Z26076

Study in Foreign Universities IV

3-82

Z26077

Study in Foreign Universities V

3-8

2

11

Z26078

H

I

Study in Foreign Universities VI

3-8

2

TBA

Japanese Language 101

●

●

●

1-3

1

TBA

Japanese Language 102

●

●

●

1-3

1

TBA

Japanese Language 201

●

●

●

1-3

1

TBA

Japanese Language 202

●

●

●

1-3

1

TBA

Japanese Language 301

●

●

●

1-3

1

TBA

Japanese Language 302

●

●

●

1-3

1

TBA

Japanese Language 401

●

●

●

1-3

1

TBA

Japanese Language 402

●

●

●

1-3

1

TBA

International Communication Seminar (Japanese) 103

●

●

●

1-3

2

TBA

International Communication Seminar (Japanese) 203

●

●

●

1-3

2

TBA

International Communication Seminar (Japanese) 303

●

●

●

1-3

2

TBA

International Communication Seminar (Japanese) 403

●

●

●

1-3

2

TBA

International Communication Seminar (Japanese) 500a

●

●

●

1-3

2

TBA

International Communication Seminar (Japanese) 500b

●

●

●

1-3

2

TBA

International Communication Seminar (Japanese) 500c

●

●

●

1-3

2

TBA

International Communication Seminar (Japanese) 500d

●

●

●

1-3

2

TBA

International Communication Seminar (Japanese) 500e

●

●

●

1-3

2

TBA

International Communication Seminar (Japanese) 500f

●

●

●

1-3

2

TBA

International Communication Seminar (Japanese) 600a

●

●

●

1-3

2

TBA

International Communication Seminar (Japanese) 600b

●

●

●

1-3

2

TBA

International Communication Seminar (Japanese) 600c

●

●

●

1-3

2

TBA

International Communication Seminar (Japanese) 600d

●

●

●

1-3

2

TBA

International Communication Seminar (Japanese) 600e

●

●

●

1-3

2

TBA

International Communication Seminar (Japanese) 600f

●

●

●

1-3

2

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Each student must acquire 2 or more credits by taking
optional courses from Section J of the Course List after
the 3rd Semester, with the following options:1) Subjects provided by other faculties as Advanced

JInternational Exchange Education Subjects as approvedby the School of Human Sciences. Please check with theInternational Program Office.
2) Subjects approved by the School of Human Sciencesout of International Exchange Subjects and Co* Design
Subjects.

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Course Registration
How to Complete Course Registration
You will need to complete the registration yourself using the online student affairs information
system, known as KOAN (please refer to p. 26 of this Manual for details on KOAN). Thisshould be done well in advance of the deadline for registration. Note that the International
Program Office will enroll you in the required courses and language courses. For required
courses you are not allowed to withdraw.
Registration Procedures for Re-taking Courses
These procedures are required when you have to repeat the course you have taken in theprevious semester for reasons such as failing. While, in principle, registration is notnecessary for courses in required subjects in the first three semesters, you should complete
the registration procedures to retake the same course later. For further details, consult theInternational Program Office.
Course Withdrawal
Under the GPA system, if you find that the content of a course differs from what you expectedor your knowledge is insufficient to complete the course, you will be allowed to withdraw
from the course through KOAN. You may re-register for the same course in the following
semester if desired. Courses from which you withdraw will be marked with a “W” in KOAN
and will not be counted towards your GPA.
Note

The application for withdrawal can be submitted during a specified period ineach semester. Withdrawal applications outside the application period will not
be accepted, and the grade you obtained is calculated towards your GPA.

Notes for Course Registration
 Registration for non-assigned courses is not permitted
You can register only for courses assigned to your year, school, and department.
 Registration for two or more courses in the same time slot is not permitted
For obvious reasons, you cannot register for two or more courses in the time slot of the classschedule. This can sometimes emerge as a problem if a professor has changed the day ortime of his/her class, but the online system does not reflect this. In semesters 1-3 check withadministrative staff in the International College on Toyonaka Campus. From semester four
onwards, check with the International Program Office on Suita Campus.
 Limited number of students to be accepted
Some courses in the Elective Subjects category can accept only a limited number of students
due to the nature of the subject to be studied or the capacity of the classroom. For thisreason, please register as early as possible.
● Course re-registration
Students cannot re-register for courses if they have already earned credits from them.

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Early Graduation
Students may become eligible for early graduation after the Fall semester of their 4th year(the 7th semester) if they fulfill certain requirements in each year of their study. Generally,
graduation from university requires four years of enrolment and acquisition of all the credits
necessary for graduation. Students enrolled in the HUS International Undergraduate Degree
Program, however, are eligible for early graduation, if the University acknowledges that they
have earned all the credits necessary for graduation with an excellent academic record
within the shorter time frame. Early graduation is granted to students who have met all thestrict standards set for each year at the University.

Procedures for Early Graduation(1) At the end of the fifth semester, the student reconfirms their desire to graduate early. To
do this, the student must have completed 98 credits as outlined below, including
successful completion of the Independent Study Project. A Grade Point Average (GPA:
S=4, A=3, B=2, C=1, F=0) of 3.0 is required (out of a 4-point scale).
(2) Following this, the Committee for the Promotion of the Internationalization of Education(CPIE) will review the request for early graduation and, if the above conditions havebeen met, give authorization for the student to complete their studies to graduate at theend of the seventh semester.

The Final Authorization Procedures for Early Graduation
The final authorization for early graduation will be carried out on the following basis:
First, the HUS the Academic Affairs Office (Kyomu Gakari) will verify that all
requirements have been met.
Then, CPIE will screen the application and if satisfied will submit the application for early
graduation to the HUS Faculty for final approval.

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Student ManualPace of Credit Acquisition Required for Early Compared to Four-year Graduation
To give you an idea of the required course load you would be undertaking if you elect toundertake early graduation, the following table provides a comparison between early
graduation and four-year graduation (subject to meeting all other relevant requirements).
Semester

Early Graduation

Semesters
1-3

58

56

(A + B + C + D + H + I(A + B + C + D + H + I+ 16 credits form electives)+ 14 credits form electives)

Semester 4

Four-year Graduation

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16(Peace and Conflict Studies(Peace and Conflict Studies+ Sociology of Knowledge+ Sociology of Knowledge+ 16 credits from electives)+ 12 credits from electives)

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16(Independent Study(Independent Study+ 18 credits from electives)+ 14 credits form electives)

20

16(Dissertation Seminar(16 credits from electives)

Semester 5

Semester 6+ Research Data Analysis+ 16 credits from electives)

Semester 7

10

14(Dissertation Tutorial)(Dissertation Seminar+ Research Data Analysis+ 10 credits from elective)

Semester 8

n/a

10(Dissertation Tutorial)

Total Credits

128

128

NB: As you move on to advanced level courses, electives should reflect your area of focus.
In your last semester you are supposed to only take the Dissertation Tutorial. However,in the rare case of a student still taking courses required for your graduation, you are
expected to inform the course instructor and the administrative office.

Academic Cohort Advisor

As part of the HUS International Program, we offer a range of academic support services tostudents. While you can (and we would encourage you to) discuss issues with yourinstructors during scheduled class times and office hours, if you have issues that you wish
to discuss in some detail, we also provide a system of Academic Cohort Advisors. Youradvisor will be able to assist you on matters to do with course registration, and should you
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have any questions, concerns or issues about your studies or other matters, please feel free
to make an appointment.
For the 2023 cohort students, your Academic Cohort Advisor is: Dr Paola Cavaliere
M205 Human Sciences, Suita Campus
For the 2022 cohort students, your Academic Cohort Advisor is: Dr Aleksandra Babovic
M136 Human Sciences, Suita Campus
For the 2021 cohort students, your Academic Cohort Advisor is: Dr Joseph Pozsgai-Alvarez
M136 Human Sciences, Suita Campus
For the 2020 cohort students, your Academic Cohort Advisor is: Dr Kim Mawer
M136 Human Sciences, Suita Campus

Office Hours
All professors will provide opportunities for student consultation outside of regularlyscheduled course times. Professors will provide one weekly 90-minute consultation time(referred to as office hours), and they may provide additional consultation times upon
contact by email. Please check with your course syllabus or with professors to ensure
you are aware of their office hours and locations.
Etiquette for visiting a professor during Office Hours:
1. Contact the professor and arrange the day and time by email.
2. Generally, professors allocate 15 minutes for a consultation.
3. If you arrive for Office Hours without an appointment, anticipate that you might haveto wait or come back another day.
4. Make sure you are on time in order to make full use of your time slot.
5. Come to Office Hours prepared: know exactly what information is needed and bringalong the relevant material for reference.
6. Make sure to provide the professor with all necessary information and questions
you would like to be addressed so that he or she has a reasonable time forpreparation. This will help us better to advise you.

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Academic Calendar and Class Meeting TimesClass Schedule
Classes take place according to the schedule below. With the exception of foreign language
classes and some other special exceptions, Osaka University classes meet once a week.
Because of the distance between Toyonaka and Suita campuses, it is not advised to takecourses on different campuses back-to-back.
PeriodTime

1st period

8:50 – 10:20

2nd period

10:30 – 12:00

3rd period

13:00-14:30

4th period

14:40-16:10

5th period

16:20-17:50

6th period

Toyonaka, Suita:
18:00-19:30

Mino:
18:10 – 19:40

7th period

Toyonaka, Suita:
19:40 – 21:10

Mino:
19:50 – 21:20

Note: During the University’s COVID-19-related measures, the lunch break has been
extended to 90 mins (12:00~13:30). Please check the International Undergraduate
Degree Program website for the University’s COVID-19-related measures under updates(https://iudp.hus.osaka-u.ac.jp/update/).
Term System
Osaka University employs a semester system, although the academic year is technicallydivided into four quarter-terms (autumn, winter, spring and summer terms). In practice, eachcourse is completed over two combined eight-week quarter-terms (autumn and winter terms
and spring and summer terms) comprising a single semester of 16 weeks. Through thissystem, the University offers consistent education over a four-year period.
Year

ProgramFirst year

Semester 1

Semester 2

Second year

Semester 3

Semester 4

Third year

Semester 5

Semester 6

Forth year

Semester 7

Semester 8

Semester

University

Fall and winterSpring andFall and winterSpring andFall and winterSpring andFall and winterSpring and

Term

terms

summer terms

terms

summer terms

terms

summer terms

terms

summer terms

Class AttendanceStudents are expected to attend all scheduled classes. If you are unable to attend scheduledclasses for the following reasons you must submit a Notification of Absence to the
Academic Affairs Office (the form is available in the Academic Affairs Office):
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



Note

Suspension for infectious illnesses (requires medical certificate)
Death of relatives (second degree of kinship)
Summons to appear in court
Teaching practice or care practiceIf you cannot attend scheduled sessions due to illness or unavoidable
circumstances, ensure that you notify your instructor via email. Failure to attend
three or more scheduled classes may result in a range of academic penalties,
including being awarded a failing grade for the entire course. In addition, lateattendance for scheduled classes may result in penalties.

Policy on Cancellation of Classes in the Event of Suspension of Transport
Services and Storm Warnings
 Policy in the event of suspension of transport services
The following applies to the Hankyu rail service used by students commuting to the Toyonaka
area. Should transport services be suspended due to strike action, accidents, and natural
disasters or for other reasons, the policy on cancellation is as set out below.
Time of resumption of transport services

Class cancellation

If transport services are resumed before 06:00

Classes will be held as scheduled.

If transport services have been resumed by
09:00

Morning classes will be canceled.

If transport services have not been resumed
by 09:00

All classes will be canceled.

 Policy on class cancellation in the event of a storm warning
If a storm warning is issued for Toyonaka, Suita, Ibaraki or Mino, or for the area includingthese cities, classes will be canceled. If the warning is lifted, the following will apply.
For the entire University
Storm warning

Class cancellation

If the warning is lifted before 06:00

Classes will be held as scheduled.

If the warning is lifted between 06:00 and 09:00

Morning classes will be canceled.

If the warning remains in force after 09:00

All classes will be canceled.

Note

Check the Internet or other sources to see whether the warning is lifted or if it
remains. The Japan Meteorological Agency advisories can be found here:
URL: http://www.jma.go.jp/en/warn/331_table.html

We try our best to make-up any canceled classes, but this is not always possible.

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Assessments and Misconduct
Assessments, Grades, Examinations and Feedback
Written examinations, essays, oral examinations, practical reports, or other assessment
procedures will be undertaken each semester to assess students’ subject grades. Note alsothat these conditions will also be applied, as a general rule, ad-hoc and other forms of
examinations. For rules on taking exams, please follow the instructions of the supervisor.
The HUS Program recognizes the importance of giving feedback on a student’s work as it isa valuable tool for ensuring improvement in future work or activity. In general, professors
offer feedback on exam papers or coursework assignments using rubrics with marking
criteria explained. These are related to the learning outcomes and assessment criteria forthe task so that students are aware of what is expected of them and the points they need tofurther improve over the course of the semester. In special cases, a professor may provide
additional feedback. Should you require additional feedback, please arrange an appointment
during Office Hours. Beware that properly understanding what is expected of you andaccordingly integrating the professor’s feedback in your next written/presentation work is of
crucial importance for your academic progress.
Grades(1)Your grades will be determined based on the grading policy made clear in thesyllabus for any particular course.
(2)
Grades are assessed according to the following table:

(3)

Grade
S

Mark
90 ~ 100A

80 ~ 89B

70 ~ 79C

60 ~ 69

F

0 ~ 59Evaluation
Exceeds
expectations
Meets allexpectations
Meets some
expectations
Falls below
expectations
Fails to meet
expectations

Description
Pass

Fail

For subjects for which you have passed, you will be assigned the prescribed credits,and the relevant subject name, number of credits, the academic year in which thecredits were obtained, and the grade, will be entered in the school register. Once
credits have been acquired in a given subject, they cannot be withdrawn or alteredby being re-acquired.

Grade Point Average (GPA) System
The GPA system is a common method used to evaluate academic grades. Students receive
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grade evaluations after course completion, which are converted into Grade Points (GP), withthe student’s overall average computed as the GPA.

Grade
S
A
B
C
F

Grade Point
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0

Evaluation
Exceeds expectations
Meets all expectations
Meets some expectations
Falls below expectations
Fails to meet expectations

GPA calculation will include all courses in the Liberal Arts, Academic Major Subjects, Global
Literacy, and Free Electives, courses evaluated by examination performance based on the
Osaka University Undergraduate Regulations Article 10, Chapter 7, Section 2 and which arerequired for graduation as determined by each school, faculty and/or department.
However, courses corresponding to any of the following criteria will not be included in the
GPA calculation:(1)
Courses taken at other universities (including junior colleges) or in universities
abroad (including junior colleges) taken during your time as a student at Osaka
University.
(2)
Courses taken at other universities (including junior colleges) or in universities
abroad (including junior colleges) prior to enrolment at Osaka University (including
courses taken as a credited auditor).
(3)
Studies undertaken at non-university educational facilities (non-degree courses atjunior or technical colleges, or any other studies recognized by the Ministry of
Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology).
(4)
In addition to the criteria listed above, courses designated by the School of Human
Sciences which are not eligible for GPA calculation.
‘Semester GPA’ is calculated for the current semester and ‘Cumulative GPA’ is calculated forthe entire duration of enrolment in the University. Both Semester GPA and Cumulative GPA
are calculated as follows (the GPA will be rounded off to two decimal places):

Each GP is assigned the corresponding grade evaluation.

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Student Manual* Calculating your GPA:The number of grade point S credits x 4+ the number of grade point A credits x 3 + thenumber of grade point B credits x 2 + the number of grade point C credits x 1 + the numberof grade point F credits x 0 / divided by the total number of credits for the given academic
year/semester.
Your Semester GPA and Cumulative GPA can be verified on KOAN in the “Grades” section
under “Check Credit Record.” GPA will be calculated based on the official grades submitted
immediately prior to the public posting of grades by each respective school/faculty. Your GPA
will not be recorded on your transcript.
NB: If you take courses other than the ones listed on pp. 6-13 the automatic GPA calculationin KOAN might be incorrect. Ask the Academic Affairs Office about it.

Supplementary Examinations
If you are unable (or have been unable) to sit all or part of an examination due to illness orother unavoidable circumstances, you must submit a notification of absence fromlectures/examination promptly. If your absence is due to illness, please append a medical
certificate. In other cases, please append a written explanation with an appropriate certificate.
A supplementary examination may be arranged if deemed appropriate by the instructor
responsible for that subject.
Submission of Reports (e.g., Essays, Portfolios, Reviews and Other NonExamination Forms of Assessment)
With regard to the method, location and deadline for the submission of reports, please follow
the instructions of the instructor responsible for that course. Once the submission period andthe acceptance period have passed, no reports can be accepted unless the instructor
explicitly agrees to a reasonable extension (see below for further information).
Failure to Complete Course Assessment Requirements
If you are enrolled in a course, you are expected to submit all required assessment items tomeet the minimum course attendance requirements, and to complete all other work as
directed by the instructor. While late submission of course assessment items may bepermitted in special circumstances, the general policy is that marks awarded for suchassessments will be “capped” (i.e., a limit will be imposed on the maximum marks that canbe awarded for such assessments). It is your responsibility to ensure you are aware ofcourse requirements, and you should speak with your instructor if you have any questions
or concerns regarding course requirements. If you are experiencing difficulties with time
management or other areas that may significantly affect your ability to submit coursework,
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you should contact your instructor, cohort advisor, or program directors as soon as possible
so you can be provided with study support.
Note

You are expected to submit all assessments required by a course by the
specified due date. Failure to do so may result in you receiving a failing grade
for the entire course. Students will NOT be permitted to withdraw from a course
in order to avoid receiving a failing grade due to non-submission of course
assessments.
If you have not officially withdrawn from a course and have not completed all
course requirements, you will be awarded an F grade with a GP = 0.0. This will
be counted towards your GPA.

Please note that if you retake a course that you have previously failed (and received a GP
= 0.0), the previous result will still be counted towards your GPA.

Academic Misconduct
Academic misconduct is defined as any case of cheating, plagiarism or falsification of
information in an attempt to deceive and gain an unfair advantage in assessment.
“Assessment” covers all forms of written work, including end-of-term, mid-term or routine
examinations, submission of reports, practical reports, submission of handiwork, and lab
tests, as well as oral examinations, presentations, demonstrations, and research designs.
Note

Academic misconduct in written requirements or examinations will be dealt withseverely. Students are called upon to uphold the honor of Osaka University in
examinations and writing requirements, as at other times.

All alleged cases of academic impropriety will be investigated thoroughly by theInternational College Academic Affairs Committee. The course instructor is required to submit
a full report outlining when, where and how the academic misconduct took place. In the caseof plagiarism, the instructor will submit copies of the text from which the student has copied
without acknowledging his or her source(s).
All program instructors have access to software to check for plagiarism, and this willshow what percentage, if any, of a text has been copied from another digital source.
The Committee will then study this report and make a judgment about the case. Should theCommittee find evidence of academic misconduct, appropriate action will be takenthat can range from being given a zero grade for the relevant course to zero grades
for all classes taken that semester.
Grade invalidation due to academic misconduct will be replaced with a grade F (GP =0.0) and will be counted towards the GPA. If grades are found to be invalid afterSemester GPA calculations have been conducted, both the Semester GPA and23

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Cumulative GPA will be recalculated and amended to reflect such changes.
For scholarship students, evidence of academic misconduct could lead to withdrawal of
support by the University or outside funding body. Repeated academic misconduct would
lead to expulsion from the program. Proven cases of academic misconduct will remain on
the student’s record and have a negative impact on any references that are later requestedby the student.
NoteOsaka University takes all forms of academic misconduct very seriously. If you
need further advice on this matter, please speak to a course instructor or your
Cohort Advisor.

Email etiquette
Students can, where necessary, send emails to professors to get clarification on anassignment, to request a meeting and ask for a letter of recommendation. Do not send emails
to ask questions that are answered on the syllabus or can be found in course materials. For
classes with a teaching assistant (TA) it may be appropriate to first direct questions to the TA
to avoid overloading the course instructor.
1. Allow the proper amount of response time. Osaka University is a research university,and all professors undertake research work while teaching. Give professors enoughtime to respond to emails. Remember that they receive many emails a day, so givethem at least 72 hours to respond before following up. Students who intend to email
their professors over the weekend or on holidays should wait until school is back insession.
2. Do not send multiple emails. Email is not the place for venting frustrations or forcomplaining. When students have concerns about a class or other important matters,
they should only use email to make an appointment to discuss them.
3. Style: Emails should be formal. Avoid text speak and other slang terms, and skip
using all caps. Emoticons should also be avoided.
4. You may ask professors for a letter of recommendation (LOR) (5 maximum) to
support you when applying to graduate schools or jobs. Upon their acceptance, youare expected to provide them with necessary information required by the graduate
school or employer and due dates at least 30 days in advance. One week before theLOR due date, you can send them a reminder email.

International Exchange
Students who intend to apply for the Study Abroad program on the basis of student exchange
agreements that Osaka University entered into with overseas universities should inform theircohort advisor during their first year in the program. Upon approval of their cohort advisor,
students should contact the Office of International Exchange in the School of Human
Sciences (http://oie.hus.osaka-u.ac.jp/ see p.37) during their second semester and apply forStudy Abroad by July of their first year in the program. Japanese language proficiency
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offices and attend the required training courses before going on exchange.
Transferring Credits obtained while on Study Abroad
Provided that conditions are met, credits obtained at a foreign university during the Study
Abroad period might be counted towards graduation. Only credits obtained at a foreign
university that has an inter-university or inter-departmental student exchange agreement with
our University or the School of Human Sciences are applicable. In order to apply for the credit
transfer, students should contact the International Program Office upon return and submit thecredit transfer application along with the necessary documents. Two categories of credits
may be transferable:① Credits obtained from a course while on exchange program that has an equivalent in
the HUS International Undergraduate Degree Program curriculum. Up to 30 credits
are transferable in this category.
② Credits obtained from a course that does not have an equivalent in the HUS
International Undergraduate Degree Program curriculum but is relevant to thestudent’s dissertation-related research topic. These are counted as 海外特別研究
I~VI (Study in Foreign Universities I~VI). A maximum of 12 credits can be transferredin this category.
Note

1. Credits that have already been awarded for a course fulfilled at Osaka
University are not eligible for credit transfer.
2. Credits obtained during the Study Abroad period will not be included in
the GPA calculation.

Cyber Media Service
Osaka University provides a wide range of IT services that will assist you in your study, andthere are numerous computer rooms on campus.

Your Personal Osaka University ID and Password
To access and use the various IT services that Osaka University provides you will need your
Osaka University ID and password.
Note

The information concerning your personal ID and Password will be provided toyou in a sealed envelope upon arrival and enrolment in the program.

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The Wireless LAN Service
The wireless LAN service, ODINS, is available in a number of locations, including the Human
School of Science, the Toyonaka Branch of the Centre for International Education andExchange, the areas surrounding the benches in the corridors in the Lecture Building of theInstitute for Higher Education Research and Practice, the Student Commons, and the Life
Sciences Library. You will need your Osaka University personal ID and password to log in.

Note

Every year you will be required to take an online IT safety course in order tomaintain your access to the on-campus wireless LAN services.

The Osaka University Portal System（My Handai マイハンダイ）
The Osaka University Portal System provides useful information on the latest developments
at the University. The Portal System also contains links to a variety of Electronic Journals
and databases. You can access this system from the following website and use your
University ID and password to log in.
https://web.auth.osaka-u.ac.jp/portal/en/index.html
KOAN
The online registration system used at Osaka University is called KOAN. You can access thissystem from the following website: https://koan.osaka-u.ac.jp/

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Course Registration

Computer (Information Education) Rooms on Campus
The closest IT facilities to the International College (Toyonaka campus) and the Human
Sciences Building (Suita campus) can be found here:
CampusDepartment

Terminal RoomToyonaka

University Library

Learning Commons, 2F

12

Terminal Zone, 3F

38

Toyonaka Branch

3

School of Human Sciences

Computer Room, 1F, Main Building

10

Life Sciences Library

Terminal Corner5

Center for International

2F, Information Room for

6

Education and ExchangeInternational Students

CampusCenter for International

Terminal

Education and Exchange
Suita Campus

Free Printing Locations
 Mino Campus: Computer room in the General Research Building. The free printing
service is only available on Mino campus.
 About the output limit：To confirm the number of sheets printed, please login to“MyHandai” and check “list number of sheets printed." However, the listed number ofsheets is the count up to the previous day, so please be careful. For further information,27

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CLE
CLE is the online virtual learning environment system that is used at Osaka University for elearning. By logging onto CLE students can access lecture notes online, submit assignments,
and participate in online discussions with other students and with the instructor. If you aretaking a course that utilizes CLE, please access the page devoted to the course from thefollowing website: https://cle.koan.osaka-u.ac.jp.

You will need your Osaka University ID and password to log in.

Data Backup
It is your responsibility to ensure that all your assignments and work relating to youracademic studies are adequately protected from inadvertent destruction and loss. You
should ensure that your computer files (e.g. essays, notes, project data, and bibliographicdata) are backed up on a regular basis. Failure to submit assessable work due to data
destruction or loss will not be accepted as providing grounds for extensions or special
consideration in marking your coursework!

Academic Writing and Style Conventions
You have been provided with a Writing and Style Guide designed for all students in the
Human Sciences International Undergraduate Degree Program. The guide specifies theconventions that you should adhere to when submitting academic work for courses in the
HUS International Program. You are expected to follow the guidelines as outlined in the guidefor all of your courses.

The guide contains essential information relating to how you should undertake essays,
projects and dissertations and how to appropriately format and cite any reference materials
you have utilized. In addition, there are a number of useful sections relating to how youracademic work will be graded, a reference for correct grammar and punctuation and achecklist for important writing and research skills.
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Student
Life
Matters
Concerning
Student Life: The Student Centre
General Student Administration
As previously outlined, student administration procedures are to be carried out at theInternational College Office in the first three semesters. However, from semester 4 onwards,
students on the Human Sciences Program will carry out such procedures through theInternational Program Office for all matters detailed on the table.
General Student Administration Procedures
Item

Application

Notification of absencefrom classes/examination

This is required if you are absent from class or
unable to sit examinations due to illness, injury or
any other unavoidable circumstances. (In the caseof illness or injury, a medical certificate will be
required.)

Registration form forsurname change

You will need to submit documents certifying thechange, such as your Certificate of Residence. (Ifyou are a foreign national, a copy of your Foreign
Residence Certificate will be required.)

Registration form foraddress change

Note: This should be registered on KOAN by
yourself.

Registration form forchange of guardian

Note: This should be registered on KOAN by
yourself.

Registration form forchange of guardian’s
address

Note: This should be registered on KOAN by
yourself.

Certificate of university
commuteYou can purchase a commuter pass using yourstudent I.D. and the commutation fare discountcertificate. If an additional certificate is needed for a
specific transport body, please make a request at thetime.

Student registration
certificate

This is issued using an automatic certificate issuingmachine (see pp. 32-33).

Grade transcript

This is issued using an automatic certificate issuingmachine.

Reissuance of student I.D.

This is issued by the Student Center, Toyonaka or
Suita.

Provisional examination
admission card

You need to acquire one of these if you haveforgotten your student I.D. at an examination.

Request for leave ofabsenceThis is required if you are absent for more than 3months. (In the case of illness or injury, a medical
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procedure at least one month before the first day of
your planned absence.
Registration form forreinstatement

Please submit this form when the period of leave ofabsence is over.

Request for reinstatement

When the reason for your leave of absence isresolved, and you wish to resume your studies,
please complete the procedure at least one month
before the first day on which you wish to bereinstated.

Request for withdrawal

You will not be permitted to withdraw from theprogram unless payment has been made in full forthe tuition fees for the term in which you wish towithdraw. Please complete the procedure at least
one month before the day on which you wish towithdraw.

Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and ResearchThis insurance plan covers injuries (this term is used here to mean sudden and accidental
physical injuries resulting from external causes) incurred while engaged in educational or
research activities (i.e. while engaged in regular curricular activities, school functions orofficial extra-curricular activities), or while commuting to and from the University (thisincludes travel between campus facilities). All students are required to enroll in this insurance
plan. In addition, students who own a bicycle must carry bicycle insurance.
In the event that you incur an injury while insured under this insurance plan, please carry out
the appropriate notification procedure promptly at the Osaka University COOP. This
insurance plan applies under the following conditions: if the injury was incurred while
engaged in regular curricular activities or school functions, and has been followed by at least
4-days medical treatment; if the injury was incurred while engaged in official extra-curricular
activities, and has been followed by at least 14-days medical treatment; if the injury was
incurred while engaged in commuting to or from the University, and has been followed by atleast 7-days’ medical treatment.
Note also that not all injuries, even those incurred while engaged in educational or research
activities or while commuting to or from the University, will necessarily be covered by thisinsurance policy. In addition, this insurance does not cover normal travel, so when returninghome or traveling in Japan or elsewhere generally please ensure you have travel
insurance to cover you for the trip. We strongly recommend that you enroll in acomprehensive insurance plan.
For detailed information:
 https://www.osakau.ac.jp/en/guide/student/general/insurance.html
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For inquiries concerning the insurance:
 Toyonaka Campus COOP Office (4F, Welfare Center)
Tel: 06-6850-6114
 Suita Campus COOP Office (School of Engineering 2F, Central Terrace)
Tel: 06-6877-6509
 Mino Campus COOP Office (1F, Welfare Center)
Tel: 072-730-2743

HaCC Osaka University Campus Life Health Support Center (Health and consulting
center)
Their service includes regular medical check-ups, physical issues (e.g., sickness and injury),
and emotional/mental health issues (e.g., depression). Prior booking is required.
 Three ways to make an appointment
1. Send an email to:
gakusou@wellness.hss.osaka-u.ac.jp
2. Visit them directly to Toyonaka health care center(9:30am-12:00pm / 1:00pm-4:00pm)
3. Make a phone call:
06-6850-6014 (10:00am-12:00pm / 1:00pm-4:00pm)

HaCC on Toyonaka Campus

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HaCC on Suita Campus

HaCC on Mino Campus

For more information about the HaCC, please visit:https://hacc.osaka-u.ac.jp/ja/

Student Fare Discount Certificates
These certificates are provided in order to reduce the economic burden of pursuing
university studies, and to help encourage the take-up of further education.
If you wish to use student fare discount certificates, you may obtain a maximum of 10
certificates from automatic certificate issuing machines in the course of one year. If you
genuinely need more than 10 of these certificates, please apply at the International College
Office. Student fare discount certificates are valid for three months from the date of issue.
Note

The illicit use of student fare discount certificates is forbidden. In addition
to a financial penalty, illicit use may result in the imposition of othermeasures such as suspending the issuance of these certificates to theoffender and to all students.

Automatic Certificate Issuing Machines
Automatic Certificate Issuing Machines will be in service from Monday to Friday, excepting
public holidays and end-of-year and New Year’s holidays. The machine can issue thefollowing types of certificates;
・Fare discount certificates for student travel (3 copies a day, up to 10 copies a year).
Students needing additional copies should contact the Educational Affairs Division of
their school or graduate school.
・Student registration certificates (excepting certificates for students of the United
Graduate School of Child Development)
・Grades Certificates (excepting certificates for students of Dentistry and the United
Graduate School of Child Development)
・Certificates of expected graduation (for undergraduate students) and certificates of
expected completion (for students in the last year of graduate school).
・Health certificates In certain cases, students will have to contact the Health Centeron their campus for a health certificate.

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Locations equipped with automatic certificate issuing machines, please see the following
CampusSuita
CampusLocation and hours

Certificates issued
 Student farediscount certificates(up to 3 per person
per day, and up to
10 per person per
year)

Lobby, 1st floor, Suita Student
Center, IC Hall
Main entrance, 1st floor,
Administration Building, Facultyof Medicine
Beside the counter of
Educational Affairs Division, 1stfloor, Administration Building
U1M, School of Engineering

ToyonakaCampusLobby, 2nd floor, Student
Union, Toyonaka Student
Center

08:30 –
17:00

South entrance, 1st floor,
Building A, Graduate School of
Language and Culture, Schoolof Foreign Studies

 Grades certificates(except for the
School of Dentistry) Certificates of
expected graduation(for final-year
students only)

In front of the Educational
Affairs Section, 2nd floor,
Building A, Center for
Education in Liberal Arts andScience
Mino
Campus Student registration
certificate

08:30 –
19:00

 Certificates inEnglish can also be
issued, except for
student farediscount certificatesand healthcertificates Health certificates

Note

These machines will be in service from Monday to Friday, excepting public
holidays and end-of-year and New Year’s holidays. During long holiday periods
they will be in service until 17:00. Certain individuals may be unable to obtainhealth certificates from the automatic certificate issuing machines. If this applies
to you, please apply to the campus Health Care Center.

Handling of Lost Property
Property is frequently lost, so please mark your belongings with your name and university
registration number. If you find lost property on the University premises, please inform theInternational College Office promptly. Notification of lost property will be carried out via abulletin board (check outside the International College Office), or owners of lost property will
be contacted directly (via email or telephone) if the items have been labeled. Regrettably,incidents of theft occur frequently on University premises, and new students are particularly
prone to having their property stolen. We, therefore, ask all students to take good care of
their personal property.

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Parking for Students Commuting by Bicycle
If you commute by bicycle, please park your bicycle in the specified location on arrival. To
avoid accidents, please do not use your bicycle to get around campus but walk.
Note

Illegally-parked or abandoned bicycles may be removed by campus authorities.

Prohibition of entering campus (commuting) by car, motorcycle, and motorbike
Osaka University regulates the entrance of vehicles, except for vehicles permitted forphysically challenged students, to prevent traffic accidents and to secure quiet environment
for education and research. Therefore, please use public transport such as trains and buses
for commuting.
The University has received many complaints from local residents, police, and the Toyonaka
City Office about students who have illegally parked their cars and motorcycles in theneighborhood of the University. We have been asked to advise students to pay attention toparking rules. We expect all students to conduct themselves in a way that brings credit tothemselves and the University.

Academic Resources and Library Service
Course Reading Material
Instructors will require you to do a significant amount of reading. Students in the HUS
International Program generally do not need to buy textbooks for courses. With a few possible
exceptions, reading material is provided to the students in each course free of charge throughphotocopies or PDFs. Digital copies of readings are provided through the course CLE site,
email, or other means using the Internet. Readings are provided to the extent that copyrightis not infringed upon.
Libraries
Students enrolled in the HUS International Undergraduate Degree Program have access toa wide range of facilities at the School of Human Sciences and across Osaka University. The
University has numerous on-campus libraries and reference rooms featuring extensive
collections of books and periodicals. The University’s electronic databases and online
collections, including e-journals and other electronic resources, are also available to allstudents. It is possible to search for the materials available at all of the University’s libraries
online: http://www.library.osaka-u.ac.jp/index_eng.php

Overview of Library Facilities Available at Osaka University

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Library

WebsiteCampusThe Library of the

http://www.hus.osaka-

Suita

Graduate School ofu.ac.jp/ja/huslibrary/

Human Sciences(Japanese only)

Osaka University Main

http://www.library.osaka-

Libraryu.ac.jp/index_eng.php

Science and Engineering

http://www.library.osaka-

Libraryu.ac.jp/rikou_eng.php

Life Sciences Library

http://www.library.osaka-

Toyonaka

Suita

Suita

u.ac.jp/seimei_eng.php
International Studies Library

http://www.library.osaka-Minou.ac.jp/gaikoku_eng.php

Scholarships
Students enrolled in the HUS International Undergraduate Degree Program are eligible toapply for various financial aid schemes. Two types of financial support are available to ourstudents on a competitive basis: tuition reduction and bursaries. Bursaries that the students
enrolled in our program may wish to apply for include scholarships provided by the University,
scholarships provided by the Japanese government, and scholarships made available byvarious private and public organizations. This section provides basic information on the
different funding opportunities available to our students.
Note

In general, the academic requirements for scholarships require you to maintaina minimum GPA of 2.8 (out of a 4-point scale), assessed after each fullacademic year of study. In addition, we would encourage all scholarship holders
to undertake their studies with a high degree of integrity and with the recognition
that being awarded a scholarship to attend a world-leading university is a
privilege.

Scholarships Offered by the Japanese GovernmentScholarships Offered by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)
The Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) provides a limited number ofscholarships available on a competitive basis to students enrolled in Osaka University. The
JASSO Scholarship for Privately Financed Students is a 6-month stipend (48,000 yen
monthly) . The International College Office will contact scholarship candidates should they
be eligible to be recommended.
Scholarships Offered by Osaka University
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Honors Scholarships
Osaka University provides a number of Honors Scholarships to outstanding students - bothacademically and in terms of extracurricular achievements - who need financial support inorder to be able to continue their study. The International College Office will contact
scholarship candidates should they be eligible to be recommended.
Tuition Fee Exemption
Students having difficulty paying tuition fees may apply for tuition fee exemption. The
deadlines for applying for tuition fee exemption are late March and late September. For
additional information, please refer to the following website:
http://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/student/tuition/remission

Scholarships Offered by Private Foundations and Organizations
Please refer to the Scholarships section of the Office of International Exchange website andthe Scholarship support in the Message Board on your KOAN site for the latest informationon the scholarships available and the relevant deadlines.

Work-Life Balance
Besides having a busy study life, why not treat yourself to something good? Having a cup ofcoffee and chatting with other Japanese and international students or just sitting, relaxing,
and reading the magazines/newspapers you are familiar with might be a start! Remember,a balanced school life can make your time in Osaka more enjoyable. Here are a few
suggestions for you:

English Lounge
The Office of International Exchange (OIE) in the School of Human Sciences is hosting an
English Lounge. This lounge will provide a great opportunity to learn Japanese culture andcustoms in English with students/faculty from inside/outside Japan. Please come and join in
the fun!
http://oie.hus.osaka-u.ac.jp/
Information Room for International Students (IRIS)
The Information Room for International Students (IRIS) is located in the Center forInternational Education and Exchange on Suita Campus. IRIS is the place whereinternational students can visit for a consultation or seek information on various matters.
IRIS is also where international students, Japanese students, faculty and administrative staff
of Osaka University, host families, and volunteers of local communities visit for many kindsof international exchange activities. The room is open from Monday to Friday (8:30 – 18:00).
The space allows you to enjoy the multi-video system, computers, newspapers from abroad,and magazines, among other things.
Multilingual Café, Toyonaka
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English Café is held every Friday evening during the semester in the Student Cafeteria in
the School of Engineering (Famille). It’s a place to make friends around the world. Come forfun, games, and chat! Free for international students.
https://www.celas.osaka-u.ac.jp/students/international/cafe/application/

Osaka International House Foundation
Osaka International House Foundation is a public-service corporation founded by Osaka city
to contribute to the internationalization of Japan. They offer consultation, interpretation
services, and Japanese learning to foreign residents. You can also get the latest information
on cultural activities happening in Osaka.
http://www.ih-osaka.or.jp/english/
International Café
The international café provides a space for international and International Program students
to work and relax and is located in the Human Sciences Building on the Suita campus.
Despite its name, it does not provide food or beverages. The café area is located near themain entrance to the Human Sciences building and is clearly signposted. There is an indoor
area with an outdoor deck available for use.
Learning Commons Room
These rooms are located in the North Human Sciences building on the 2nd floor next to the
HUS library. Eating and drinking are prohibited here. You can study in the room except whenan event is held here. Please check the whiteboard at the door.
The International Program Student Common RoomThe International Program Student Common Room (E521, Human Sciences – Suita
Campus) is a space provided for Human Sciences International Program students. There isan external monitor provided for your use. Please note that administrative staff is also
working there from Wednesday to Friday. Please come to the International Program office
to borrow the room key during office hours (Mon-Fri, 8:30 to 17:15).

Office of International Exchange (OIE)The Office of International Exchange (OIE) in the Graduate School of Human
Sciences/School of Human Sciences has been established to promote overseas study andinternational exchange. It provides support for daily living, education, and research mattersfor international students and information and consultation for Osaka University students
seeking to study abroad. You should feel free to draw upon the many academic and personal
services and resources OIE provides to students.

For inquiries you can visit the office or access the office website: OIE, Human Sciences Building, 2nd floor of the HUS Main Building, Suita.

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Note

Students who wish to undertake Study Abroad in their 3rd year should informtheir Cohort Advisor during their 1st year in the program and then consult with
OIE. Students who wish to undertake Study Abroad in their 3rd year must
begin the application process in July of their 1st year in the program.

This section discusses the procedures that you may be required to undertake after
Immigration
Procedures
commencing
yourstudies at Osaka University.
The Osaka University Support Office, assisting international students regarding the visa. For
necessary immigration procedures during your stay, please check the Support Officewebsite: https://iss-intl.osaka-u.ac.jp/supportoffice/Details on updating, reissuing, and extending your visa are available from the Support Officewebsite at the following link:
https://iss-intl.osaka-u.ac.jp/supportoffice/eng/visa/change/

Residence Card
When granted a permission to land in Japan, a residence card will be issued to mid and longterm residents. All or part of the information printed on the residence card will be recordedon an IC chip embedded in the card for the purpose of preventing the residence cards frombeing forged or altered. Residence card must be carried at all times while you are in Japan.
So please do not forget to carry your card.
A residence card is not issued to persons granted permission to stay for less than 3 months.
Notification and/or application procedures will be necessary in the following cases:
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Notification of a change of name, date of birth, gender, or nationality/region
Application for updating the validity period of the residence card
Application for extension of the period of stay
Application for change of resident status
Application for re-issuance of a residence card
Notification of an affiliated organization
Notification about one’s spouse

Extending Period of Stay
If you wish to extend your permitted term of residence, you must apply for an extension at
the immigration office prior to your expiration date. You are allowed to apply starting 3 months
before the expiration date. Make sure to apply well in advance since the immigration office isvery busy – especially in March, April, September, and October. After you submit theapplication form to the immigration office, a notice is sent to the applicant in about 2 weeks
outside the aforementioned busy months. After you receive the notice, you visit the Regional
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Immigration Office with the notice, passport, and fee. Then a new residence card with the
new expiration date will be issued.

Work Permit for Part-time Job
Those with “Student”, “Cultural Activities” or “Dependent” status of residence are notpermitted to work without a work permit. Only those who need to supplement school andliving expenses will be able to obtain a work permit, which is “permission to engage in activity
other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted.” A work permit
allows the holder to work part-time. Those who work without this permission will be subject
to punishment or deportation from Japan.
Even if you obtain this work permit, working hours are limited. Those with a “Student” and“Dependent” status will be allowed to work up to 28 hours per week. Those with “Student”
visa can work up to 8 hours a day only during winter/spring and summer vacations. It is
forbidden to work more than the restricted working hours. Those with “Cultural Activities”
status must apply for a work permit for each job. So after you find the job, you need to apply
for the work permit. It is illegal to start working before you obtain a work permit. Please be
sure to get the work permit before starting to work.

Immigration Bureau of Japan
Please check the Immigration Bureau of Japan website for updated information:
http://www.immi-moj.go.jp/english/index.html

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Access Maps

AccessMap

Public Transport Connections for Osaka University Campuses

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Shuttle Bus Service

Main Library – Toyonaka

Bus stop (arrives and departs)

Human Sciences – Suita

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Human Sciences Code of Academic Conduct
OSAKA UNIVERSITY
Osaka University, Human Sciences International Undergraduate Degree Program

Code of Academic Conduct
This Code of Academic Conduct supports high standards of behavior and ensures fairevaluation of student learning. Student conduct is taken seriously at the Osaka University
Human Sciences International Undergraduate Degree Program. Unless explicitly
authorized, misconduct includes but is not limited to the following:
Cheating on exams or other coursework
 Copying or attempting to copy from another student or allowing another student tocopy.
 Displaying or using any unauthorized material such as notes, cheat sheets, orelectronic devices, including mobile phones.
 Looking at another student's exam.
 Talking, texting, or communicating during an exam.
 Altering graded assignments or exams for re-grading purposes.
 Bringing pre-written answers to an exam.
 Having another person take an exam for you or taking an exam for another student.
 Continuing to work on an exam after the instructor has announced that all students
must stop working.
 Stealing another student's work.
Plagiarism Taking credit for any work created by another person. Work includes but is not limited
to books, articles, experimental methodology or results, compositions, images,
lectures, computer programs, and internet postings.
 Copying any work belonging to another person without indicating that the informationis copied and properly citing the source of the work.
 Copying assigned coursework from another student or allowing another student tocopy If not directly copied, using another person's presentation of ideas without putting it inyour own words or form and not giving a proper citation.
 Creating false citations that do not correspond to the information you have used.
 Self-plagiarism.
 Purchasing an assignment from an online site and submitting it as your work.
 Requesting or paying someone else to write original work for you, such as an
assignment, essay, or computer program, and submitting it as your work.

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Unauthorized collaboration (working on your own is expected unless you are
informed that working together is allowed)
 Working with another student on graded coursework without permission of the
instructor.
 Working with another student beyond the limits set by the instructor.
Misuse of an instructor's course materials or the materials of others, including but
not limited to: Posting or sharing any course materials of an instructor without the explicit written
permission of that instructor.
 Purchasing or copying assignments or solutions to complete any portion of gradedwork.
Lying or fraud Giving false excuses to obtain exceptions, such as the postponement of an exam orassignment due date, assignment of incomplete grades, or late drops.
 Forging signatures or submitting documents containing false information.
Submitting the same work in multiple classes without the permission of the
instructor
 Submitting the same work in two or more different classes without the permission of
all relevant instructors.
 Submitting work completed at a previous institution
Social Media Students are personally responsible for what they communicate through social media
must adhere to the standards of behavior set out in this policy and any related Osaka
University policies.
 Students should be aware of their association with and responsibilities to the
University and ensure that their profiles, updates, and related content are consistentwith: The University's policies, including but not limited to treatment of others, dataprotection, dignity, electronic mail usage, and information security; Student's Account Registration Agreement with the University;
 How they would wish to present themselves – including to future employers.
 Communications on social media must be respectful at all times and in accordancewith this policy. The use of social media must not infringe on the rights or privacy ofother students or staff, and students must not make ill-considered comments or
judgments about other students, staff, or third parties.
 Students must be aware of the potential impact and permanence of anything which
students post online. Therefore, they should avoid posting anything online that theywould not wish to be in the public domain or would not be willing to say personally tothe face of another individual.

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The following non-exhaustive list may, according to the circumstances, be considered
unacceptable and should never be posted:
confidential information (which may include research not yet in the public domain,
information about fellow students or staff or personnel matters, non-public or not yet
approved documents or information);
details of complaints and/or legal proceedings/potential legal proceedings involving
the University;
personal information about another individual, including contact information, without
their express permission;comments posted using fake accounts or using another person's name or image
without their consent;material, including images, that is threatening, harassing, discriminatory, illegal,
obscene, indecent, defamatory, or hostile towards any individual or entity;
any posting that constitutes a criminal offence;
anything which may bring the University into disrepute or compromise the safety or
reputation of colleagues, former colleagues, students, staff, and those connected with
the University
Where social media is used as a teaching and learning tool, all students must agree
to the terms of use of the social media website and the University's terms andconditions relating to the use of social media in this context before accessing andposting content on social media in a teaching and learning context.

Cyber Bullying via social media sites
 The University will not accept any form of bullying or harassment by or of members of
University staff or students.
 The following examples illustrate the types of behavior, displayed through social
media communications, which the University considers to be forms of cyber bullying:o spreading rumors, lies, or gossip;
o posting private information;o intimidating or aggressive behavior;o offensive or threatening comments or content;o posting comments/photos, deliberately mocking an individual with the intent to harassor humiliate them.
 Cyber bullying may also occur via other means of electronic communication such as
email, text, or instant messaging.
 Any student experiencing cyber bullying by another student or a member of University
staff will have to report immediately to their cohort advisor, who will follow theprocedures set by Osaka University concerning the case.
Social Media: Intellectual property
 All students must ensure permission to share any third-party materials, including all
images, photographs, text, and videos, before uploading them to or linking to them via
social media and, where sharing is permitted, should ensure that such materials or
shared links are credited appropriately.
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In addition, all students must check the terms and conditions of a social media
account and/or website before uploading material to it; by posting material to social
media accounts and/or websites, you may be releasing ownership rights and controlof the content. For this reason, students must exercise caution in sharing all
information.
The University is not responsible for, nor does it hold any ownership of any content
posted by its students, other than content posted by students using University
accounts, or in the course of their duties, as a form of professional communication.

Intimidation or disruption includes, but is not limited to the following: Exerting undue pressure on an instructor or teaching assistant to regrade work,change a final grade, or obtain an exception such as changing the date of an exam,
extending a deadline, or granting an incomplete grade or withdrawal.
 Refusing to leave an office when directed to do so.
 Physically or verbally intimidating or threatening an instructor, teaching assistant, staff
person, or student, including yelling at them, invading personal space, or engaging inany form of harassment.
 Repeatedly contacting or following an instructor, teaching assistant, staff person, or a
fellow student when directed not to do so.
 Misusing a classroom-shared internet page by posting material unrelated to thecourse.
 Interfering with an instructor's or teaching assistant's ability to teach a class Interfering with other students' participation in a class by interrupting, physicallycausing a disruption, or excessive talking.
The Policy of Freedom of Speech and Expression
The Human Sciences International Undergraduate Degree Program strives to provide asafe and welcoming environment where students and professors can enjoy academic
freedom in their teaching, learning, and research activities. In our Program, we are learning
about, discussing, and trying to think of new solutions to problems that are often complex,
involve multiple perspectives, and ones that sometimes create emotional responses fromus. We need to balance the desire for open debate with an awareness that we could
encroach or tread on other people's values and political, religious, and cultural beliefs. For
this reason, we need to create a learning community where we are all mindful of theimportance of creating a supportive, trust-building, respectful, and caring environment that
also allows for honesty, civility, free inquiry, creativity, and open exchange. This is not aneasy task, but we expect all of you to try your best to meet and balance these ideals as we,the faculty, also try to do. Disagreements are inevitable, but the critical task is to ensurethat we challenge only the ideas that people hold using academic arguments rather than
attacking an individual for their ideas. The difference here may not be easy to grasp, but
we hope this is one of the learning outcomes of this Program.

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Upholding Academic Conduct at the Osaka University Human Sciences International
Undergraduate Degree Program
Students, HUS International Undergraduate Degree Program staff, and the administration
all have a role in maintaining an open and secure learning environment at the HUS
International Undergraduate Degree Program.

The success of our Code of Academic Conduct depends largely on the degree that it iswillingly supported by students.
Students:
 Are responsible for knowing what constitutes cheating. Ignorance is not an excuse.
 Are required to do their work unless otherwise allowed by the instructor.
 Are expected to help prevent cheating by reminding others about this Code and not
helping other students gain an unfair advantage.
 Are strongly encouraged to hold each other accountable by reporting any form ofsuspected cheating to the University.
 Must respect the copyright privileges of works produced by the HUS International
Undergraduate Degree Program, the faculty, the University, and other copyrightholders.
 Shall not threaten, intimidate or pressure instructors, teaching assistants, or fellow
students or interfere with grading any coursework.
 Shall not disrupt classes or interfere with the teaching or learning environment.
 Shall not threaten or intimidate their peers, instructors, or staff members
HUS International Undergraduate Degree Program members and instructors are
responsible for teaching courses and evaluating student work and are governed by Osaka
University policies and regulations. HUS International Undergraduate Degree Program
members and instructors are encouraged to:
HUS program instructors
 Inform students of the course and grading requirements, and standards of scholarshipand conduct to be observed on all coursework, in writing if possible, such as in thecourse syllabus.
 Monitor students who receive publicly funded scholarships to maintain satisfactory
academic progress and professional conduct.
 Monitor examinations to help prevent cheating. Report all suspected cases ofcheating and other misconduct.
In the best interests of the student, when there is problematic behavior, acute academic
underperformance, or an exceeding number of unexcused classes in multiple courses
within one semester or a year, the Director of the program reserves the right to contact thestudent's family (parents, guardians) to inform them of the situation.
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University Administration
 Provide assistance in monitoring students who are a recipient of a publicly fundedscholarship so that they maintain satisfactory academic progress and professional
conduct
 Help to educate HUS International Undergraduate Degree Program members,
instructors, and students about the Code of Academic Conduct.
 Assists about how to prevent and address cheating.
Procedures regarding misconduct
Instructors and teaching assistants may direct a student to leave a class immediately if thestudent's disruptive behavior.
 Instructors, teaching assistants, and staff should contact the police if they feel
physically threatened.
 If the student contests a report of cheating or other misconduct, depending on thegravity of the action, the matter may be resolved by a hearing before the Osaka
University Committee for the Promotion of International Education (CPIE).
 The policy and procedures to resolve cases of suspected cheating, disruption, threats,
or intimidation should conform to Osaka University Student Discipline.
 Should the Committee for the Promotion of International Education find evidence of
academic misconduct, appropriate action will be taken that can range from being
given a zero grade for the relevant course to zero grades for all classes taken thatsemester.
 Grade invalidation due to academic misconduct will be replaced with a grade F (GP =0.0) and counted towards the GPA.
 Procedural fairness is basic to the proper enforcement of University policies andcampus regulations. The confidence of students and instructors in these proceduresmust be maintained.

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