The Institute forthe Liberal Arts
Student Handbook 2024

Doshisha University

Academic Calendar 2024
Spring Semester2024

April	  1 (Mon)					  2 (Tue)	  3 (Wed)	  4 (Thu)	  5 (Fri)	  6 (Sat)	  7 (Sun)	  8 (Mon)	  9 (Tue)
10 (Wed)11 (Thu)
26 (Fri)		
29 (Mon)～May	  5 (Sun)	  6 (Mon)		July
15 (Mon)		
17 (Wed)18 (Thu)
31 (Wed)August	  1 (Thu)			  1 (Thu)～	  7 (Wed)Early September		
September 12 (Thu)
13 (Fri)
20 (Fri)
28 (Sat)		

Fall SemesterStart of Spring Semester
Spring Semester Convocation
Ceremony
Course guidance for new students
The first on-demand classperiod (DO WEEK)
Course registration for
Spring Semester ＊1
In-person classes begin
Deadline for payment of Spring
Semester fees
University holidays
National Holiday(classes held as usual)
Marine Day(classes held as usual)
Last day of in-person classes
Final Exams begin
Final Exams end
Spare day of Final Exams・
Summer Recess begins
Intensive Course Period forSpring Semester
Announcement of Graduation
Results
Summer Recess ends
Grade Notification ＊2
End of Spring Semester
Spring Semester Graduation
Ceremony

September 21 (Sat)				
24 (Tue)
25 (Wed)26 (Thu)
27 (Fri)
28 (Sat)29 (Sun)
30 (Mon)October	  1 (Tue)
14 (Mon)		
31 (Thu)		November	  2 (Sat)	  3 (Sun)	  3 (Sun)	  4 (Mon)		
23 (Sat)		
26 (Tue)
27 (Wed)28 (Thu)
29 (Fri)		
December 24 (Tue)
25 (Wed)		Start of Fall Semester
Fall Semester Convocation
Ceremony
The first on-demand classperiod (DO WEEK)
Course registration for
Fall Semester ＊1

January	  5 (Sun)	  6 (Mon)
13 (Mon)		
20 (Mon)21 (Tue)
23 (Thu)		February 10 (Mon)
12 (Wed)～18 (Tue)
Early March		March
14 (Fri)
20 (Thu)
21 (Fri)
22 (Sat)
31 (Mon)Winter Recess ends
In-person classes recommence
Coming of Age Day(University holiday)
Last day of in-person classes
Final Exams begin
Founder’s Day(exams held as usual)
Final Exams end

2025

In-person classes begin
National Sports Day(classes held as usual)
Deadline for payment of Fall
Semester fees
Doshisha Clover Festival
Sports Festival
National Holiday(University holiday)
Labor Thanksgiving Day(University holiday)
Doshisha Eve (no classes)
Anniversary of Establishment(University holiday)
Winter Recess begins
Nativity(University holiday)

Intensive Course Period for
Fall Semester
Announcement of Graduation
Results
Grade Notification ＊3
Fall Semester Graduation
Ceremony
End of Fall Semester

1 The advanced registration is held prior to this period.
2 T he advanced registration period is held between the Grade Notification day and the period for Course
Registration for Fall Semester.
＊3 T he advanced registration period is held between the Grade Notification day and the course registration
period in April of the next academic year.
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CONTENTS
Overview
Welcome to the Institute for the Liberal Arts

1

The Institute for the Liberal Arts

2

The ILA Office
The Institute for the Liberal Arts Office

4

The ILA Curriculum
The ILA Curriculum

5

Degree Requirements

6

Curriculum Notes

7

ILA Courses Offered in 2024

9

Course Registration
Course Registration

13

Planning Your Study

18

Study Abroad and Exchange Programs

20

Course Guidelines

22

ILA Classroom Policies

30

Consent

31

ILA Courses
ILA Course Synopses

33

Student Information
Student Identification

62

Commuting to School

63

User ID and Password

64

Email

65

Suspension of Public Transportation Services, Storm Warnings, Emergency Warnings,
Class / Examination Schedule Changes & Remote Learning

67

What To Do If You Suffer from an Infectious Disease69

Forms for Students

70

Requesting Letters of Recommendation

71

Where Can I Get Administrative Services?

72

Discounts and Special Offers for Doshisha University Students

73

Borrowing ILA Library Books

74

Facilities

75

Imadegawa Campus Map

We are delighted that you have decided to obtain your B.A. degree in the Liberal Arts here at the Institute forthe Liberal Arts (ILA) at Doshisha University.

Like our sister institution, Amherst College in Massachusetts, our approach is fundamentally, and necessarily,interdisciplinary across the humanities and social sciences. Based here in the historic, ancient city of Kyoto,a center of learning in Asia for well over a millennium, we have our eyes focused on the globalized world of the
future with our feet placed solidly on the local knowledge of traditions.

Best wishes,
Yoshiaki Azuma, Ph.D. (Brown)
Economics
Dean of The Institute for the Liberal ArtsILA Courses

Gregory Poole, Ph.D. (Oxford)
Anthropology

Course Registration

This student handbook will serve as your guide as you depart on this four-year journey. If you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to inquire at the office, or make an appointment to speak with one of theadministrative or academic staff at the ILA.

The ILA Curriculum

Our students come from a growing number of countries and regions around the world — Afghanistan,
Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan,
Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore,
Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Uganda, the U.K. the U.S. and Viet Nam — andthis diversity we hold very dear in the collaborative mission of building an inquisitive, learning community here
at this major Japanese research and teaching institution, Doshisha University.

The ILA Office

The Institute is home to a team of academics, administrators, and students who, drawing on their own
experiences of living and researching across the world, all understand the importance of both the local andthe global. We feel that in the contemporary world, a broad international education, global networks, andlanguage skills will give you the competitive edge.

Overview

Welcome to the Institute for the Liberal Arts

Colin Davis, Ph.D. (Hokkaido)
Economics
Gill Steel, Ph.D. (Chicago)
Political Science

Student Information

Jennifer McGuire, Ph.D. (Oxford)
Anthropology
David Uva, Ph.D. (Osaka)
Japanese Studies－－ 1 －－

Overview

The Institute for the Liberal Arts
■ Mission

The ILA Office

The Institute for the Liberal Arts (ILA) at Doshisha University offers a Bachelor of Arts degree taught
exclusively in English. The ILA aims to encourage students to develop their full intellectual and humanpotential within an international atmosphere. To do so, the ILA brings together a diverse group of faculty andstudents and encourages co-operative learning across the academic disciplines. Students gain in-depth local
knowledge about Kyoto and the Kansai region, and at the same time, master frameworks and methods thatcan be applied to the understanding of regional and global social, political and economic processes. The ILA
hopes that the academic and social skills acquired within this broad education will enable students to makesignificant contributions to their local communities, countries of residence, and global society.

■ Educational Policy
The ILA Curriculum

The B.A. in Liberal Arts program at the ILA represents a culmination of world-class approaches to university
liberal arts education. The Institute has a liberal arts college atmosphere and educational approach andemphasizes building partnerships between students and professors in small, interactive classes delivered
through the medium of English.

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By challenging students to take responsibility for their own learning and to develop a critical literacy throughintensive reading, reflection, writing, and discussion, the Institute aims for individuals to cultivate intellectualand practical skills, gain a sense of individual and social responsibility, and obtain knowledge of social andnatural worlds. The Institute faculty members challenge students to not only find interesting answers, but toformulate and ask intriguing questions.

ILA Courses

Although there is a choice of three areas of concentration — Japanese Society and Global Culture, JapaneseBusiness and the Global Economy, and Japanese Politics and Global Studies — students are encouraged todesign their own unique four-year curriculum of study, choosing from a wide range of classes offered throughthe Institute, the Center for Japanese Language and Culture, as well as literally hundreds of undergraduate
classes offered in Japanese at other faculties. Also, as a Doshisha University undergraduate, all Institutestudents have the opportunity to enroll in credit-earning courses at other universities in“The Consortium of
Universities in Kyoto,”including Kyoto University, Ritsumeikan University, and nearly fifty others.
Depending on the concentration chosen, each student will formally belong to the Faculty of Letters, Social
Studies, Law, Economics, Commerce, or Policy Studies (refer to the diagram below). However, regardless ofwhich faculty they belong to, all students at the ILA study in the same curriculum which is especially designed
for the B.A. in Liberal Arts program.
Concentration

Student Information

Japanese Society andGlobal Culture

Japanese Business andthe Global Economy
Japanese Politics andGlobal Studies

Faculty

Department

Letters

English / Philosophy / Aesthetics and Art Theory / Cultural
History / Japanese Literature

Social Studies

Sociology / Social Welfare / Media, Journalism andCommunications / Industrial Relations / Education and Culture

Economics

Economics

Commerce

CommerceLaw

Law / Political Science

Policy Studies

Policy Studies－－ 2 －－

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King, P.M., Brown, M.K., Lindsay, N.K., Van Hecke, J.R. (2007).“Liberal Arts Student Learning Outcomes:
An Integrated Approach,”About Campus, September-October, pp.2-9＊The ILA Curriculum

Specifically, after successful completion of our program, an ILA graduate:
1. has a solid understanding of Japan that is based on knowledge from Foundation Courses taken on Japanand Kyoto and which can be applied in international contexts;
2. is able to observe, interpret, and analyze the world using academic and research skills learned in
Foundation Courses and Seminars and that have been refined in a specific academic discipline inConcentration Courses and applied to writing an Honors Thesis; and3. is able to draw from across the humanities and social sciences when confronting and solving real world
problems, based on the breadth of introductory, intermediate, and advanced level Concentration Courses
taken across the interdisciplinary curriculum.

The ILA OfficeThrough our educational policy and goals, the Institute strives to help students achieve the following sevenlearning outcomes as identified in the 2007 Wabash National Study of Liberal Arts Education ＊ :1. integration of learning — the demonstrated ability to connect information from disparate contexts andperspectives;
2. inclination to inquire and lifelong learning — the strong desire to learn, ask questions, and consider new
ideas leading to a lifelong pursuit of knowledge;
3. effective reasoning and problem solving — the capacity to make reflective judgments, think critically, andanalyze information to solve problems;
4. ethical and moral character — the capacity to understand one’s own ethics and make judgements based on
this moral compass, while treating others with fairness and compassion;
5. intercultural effectiveness — the knowledge of cultural practices (both one’s own and others), social skills
for functioning effectively in diverse group settings, flexibility in thinking, and openness to new ideas;
6. leadership — the awareness of core values that include a consciousness of self, commitment, collaboration,
civility, and citizenship;
7. well-being — the attainment of subjective, psychological, social, and physical well-being, contentment, andhappiness together with a sense of purpose in life.

Overview■ The Merits of an ILA Degree

ILA Courses
Student Information－－ 3 －－

Overview

The Institute for the Liberal Arts Office■ Main Service

The ILA Office

1. Course registration, answering questions regarding courses.
2. Examination administration, record and storage of academic grades.
3. Administration of personal information of students.
4. Processing Applications for Admissions, Requests for Leave of Absence, University Withdrawal Forms, Readmission Forms, Absence Report Forms, and Change of Address, Name or Guarantor Forms.
5. Administration of entrance examinations.
6. Issuance of Student ID Cards, Certificate for Commuter Pass and Student Discount Cards.
7. Issuance of Certificates (some certificates are also provided by the Certificate Issuing Machine). See
page 70.
8. Support for class preparation.
9. Management of the ILA Reference Library. See page 74.

The ILA Curriculum■ Location and Office Hours
Location: Shikokan Building 1F
TEL: 075-251-3302
FAX: 075-251-3304
Email: ji-ila@mail.doshisha.ac.jp
Office hours: Mon-Fri
9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.,
12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
(Any changes will be announced on the ILA message board.)

Course Registration■ Message Boards

ILA Courses

Where are the message boards?
・Information for ILA students: Shikokan Building North Wing 1F・Information for International Students: Fusokan Building 1F

Emergency Contact: 075-251-3015 (Imadegawa Main Gate)

All notices from the university will be posted on the message boards. Please check the message boards
regularly when you come to school. The locations of the message boards to check differ depending on which
information you seek.

Student Information

Please also check other message boards around campus such as the“Faculty message board,”the“Foreign
Language message board,”the“Health and Physical Education message board,”etc., if necessary. Although
we offer information and notices on the university’s website, there is often a time lag before updates are
made. Also, we may send notices to your school email account. See page 65 for information on how to forward
email from your school account to a private email account.

■ ILA Private Website
Academic information is also available on the ILA private website (https://ila.doshisha.ac.jp/ila/en/private/
current-students.html). On it, you can find registration schedules, submission rules and formats of essays/
reports, course timetables, etc. Please bookmark and check this website regularly.

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Overview

The ILA Curriculum■ Curriculum Overview
The curriculum is divided into three large groups:“Seminars and Honors Thesis,”“Foundation Courses”and“Concentration Courses.”

Concentration Courses
The“Concentration Courses,”aiming to provide more practical knowledge, have three major fields of study
arranged into the following concentrations:“Japanese Society and Global Culture,”“Japanese Business andthe Global Economy,”and“Japanese Politics and Global Studies.”In addition to completing the course
requirements of their chosen concentrations, students are also free to choose courses from courses offeredin other concentrations.

Curriculum (124 credits to obtain a B. A. in Liberal Arts)
Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4Introductory Seminars

Intermediate Seminars

Advanced Seminars
Honors Thesis

Foundation Courses (16 credits or above)

ILA Courses

Seminars and Honors Thesis (16 credits or above)

Course Registration

Other Elective Courses
Other Elective Courses allow students to select from the wide range of courses in other undergraduate
programs, as well as from the Japanese language courses offered by the Center for Global Education andJapanese Studies, and from a selection of courses offered by graduate schools.

The ILA Curriculum

Foundation Courses
The Foundation Courses consist of“Academic and Research Skills”and“Understanding Japan and Kyoto,”
providing students with basic skills and knowledge required for more advanced studies.

The ILA Office

Seminars and Honors Thesis
The Seminars and Honors Thesis are designed to provide students with the opportunity to gain a broadinterdisciplinary base of knowledge, early in their degree. Students can then draw upon this knowledge as
they develop specialized discipline-specific knowledge at the intermediate and advanced levels, culminatingin the completion of an independent research project under a thesis advisor in the fourth year.

Academic and Research Skills (12 credits or above)
Understanding Japan and Kyoto (4 credits or above)

Japanese Society andGlobal Culture Concentration Introductory
Japanese Business and the
Global Economy Concentration Introductory
Japanese Politics andGlobal Studies Concentration Introductory

Intermediate

Advanced

Intermediate

Advanced

Intermediate

Advanced

Other Elective Courses
Special Lecture Series, Japanese Language and Culture Subjects,
General and Liberal Education Courses,
Recognized Transfer Credits

Graduate Courses

Courses in Other Faculties－－ 5 －－

Student Information

Concentration Courses (30 credits or above)

Overview

Degree Requirements■ Basic Requirements

The ILA Office

To earn your B.A. degree at Doshisha University, you must:・be enrolled in the program for at least four years (not including leaves of absence and withdrawal
periods)
・complete a total of at least 124 credits
・satisfy the following four sets of requirements
1. Among“Seminars and Honors Thesis,”you must complete a minimum of 8 credits from“Introductory
Seminars,” a minimum of 4 credits from “Intermediate Seminars,” and a minimum of 4 credits from“Advanced Seminars,”including“Advanced Seminar 1,”and“Advanced Seminar 2.”You must complete a
total of at least 16 credits from“Seminars and Honors Thesis.”

The ILA Curriculum

2. Among“Foundation Courses,”you must complete a minimum of 12 credits from“Academic and Research
Skills,”and a minimum of 4 credits from“Understanding Japan and Kyoto.”You must complete a total of atleast 16 credits from“Foundation Courses.”
3. Among“Concentration Courses,”you must complete a minimum of 30 credits, including at least 4 credits
each from“Introductory,”“Intermediate,”and“Advanced”courses.

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4. As for“Other Elective Courses,”you may optionally complete courses which the ILA has approved inthe“Japanese Language and Culture Subjects,”“General and Liberal Education Courses,”“Courses in
Other Faculties,”“Graduate Courses,”“Transferred Credits from Doshisha Women’s College of Liberal
Arts,”and“Transferred Credits from The Consortium of Universities in Kyoto.”English as a Foreign
Language (EFL) courses, as well as foreign language courses in your first language, can NOT be taken for
credit. Please keep this in mind when registering for courses in the “General and Liberal Education
Courses”.
Minimum Degree Requirements

ILA Courses

1. Seminars and Honors Thesis

3. Concentration Courses(Your chosen concentration)

2. Foundation Courses

Introductory Intermediate
Seminars
Seminars

Advanced
SeminarsandHonors
ThesisAcademic
Understanding
andJapan and Introductory Intermediate Advanced
Research
Kyoto
SkillsAny Level

8 credits

4 credits

12 credits

18 credits

4 credits

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16 credits

4 credits

4 credits

16 credits

4 credits

4credits

30 credits
124 credits－－ 6 －－

4. OtherElective
CoursesOverview

Curriculum Notes■ Curriculum

All courses have year requirements indicating the minimum program year required for registration (See thefifth column of the ILA Courses Offered in 2024 on pages 9 to 12). Students begin in the first year when they
enter the university in either the spring or fall semester and then move up one year every two semesters.
First Year
2nd
semester

3rdsemesterThird Year

4th
semester

5thsemester

6th
semester

Fourth Year
7th
semester

8thsemester■ Credit Requirements per Semester
・ The minimum and maximum numbers of credits that a student can register for in each semester are 2 and24 credits, respectively.
・ Students must remain registered for at least 2 credits even when withdrawing from some of their courses.

■ Other Elective Courses
Students are recommended to give priority to Seminars and Honors Thesis, Foundations Courses, andConcentration Courses. Please note that while some of the courses in Other Elective Courses are offered in
English, many are offered in Japanese. Please check the language of instruction before registering. Students
can only register for ILA approved Other Elective Courses, which include the following courses:“Special
Lecture Series,”“Japanese Language and Culture Subjects,”“General and Liberal Education Courses,”“Courses in Other Faculties,”“Graduate Courses,”“Transferred Credits from The Consortium of Universities－－ 7 －－

Student Information

The ILA seminar system is composed of “Introductory Seminars” for first and second year students,“Intermediate Seminars”for third year students, and“Advanced Seminars”for fourth year students. The
seminars culminate in a“Research Report”or an“Honors Thesis”completed in the final semester. Students
begin by taking four Introductory Seminars, across different disciplines and with four different ILA
professors. From those four Introductory Seminar professors, students then choose two professors with whomthey will complete two different Intermediate Seminars. Finally, students choose one of the two ILA
professors with whom they completed their Intermediate Seminars to complete their“Advanced Seminar 1”
and“Advanced Seminar 2”(both in the same discipline with the same professor). The“Honors Thesis”iscompleted under the guidance of the ILA professor with whom a student has chosen to take“Advanced
Seminar 1”and“Advanced Seminar 2”. Students planning to participate in a study abroad program can apply
to use transfer credits earned at a host institution to fulfill seminar requirements, with the exception of the
final advanced seminar and honors thesis, which must be completed at the ILA. See page 21 for further
details regarding the transfer credit application. Note that students may be required to change seminars intheir fourth year if an ILA faculty member becomes unavailable.

ILA Courses■ Seminar System

Course Registration

1st
semester

Second YearThe ILA Curriculum■ Semester

The ILA Office・ The Arabic numerals “1” and “2” in course titles do NOT indicate the need to complete “1” before
registering for“2”. For example,“Advanced Seminar 1”and“Advanced Seminar 2”can be completed inany order.
・ In some cases, a course may have several classes. Students can only register for one class for each course.
・ Although all ILA courses (Seminars and Honors Thesis, Foundations Courses, Concentration Courses, andSpecial Lecture Series) are offered at the Imadegawa campus, many courses in the Other Elective Courses
are offered at the Kyotanabe campus. Please check which campus the course is offered at when registering.
・ Students may withdraw from a course on the course withdrawal dates one month after classes begin.
(Please see“Course Withdrawal”on page 15 for more information.) Note, however, that students are NOT
permitted to withdraw from Seminars or the Honors Thesis.

Overviewin Kyoto,”and“Transferred Credits from Doshisha Women’s College of Liberal Arts.”Other Elective Courses
are marked as ＊ inり しゅう
thecurriculum table (see page 12). Students must check the course in the appropriate
ようこう
program guide（履修要項）for information concerning the number of credits, class style, and course
requirements.
Special Lecture Series
As Special Lecture Series is not a regularly offered course, there may be no opportunity for you to replace
your grade in a subsequent year if you receive an“F”grade. (See page 28 for more information.)

The ILA Officeに ほん ごに ほんぶん か きょういく か もく

The ILA Curriculum

Japanese Language and Culture Subjects（日本語・日本文化教育科目）
Please refer to the“Registration Guide for Japanese Language and Culture Subjects for International
Students”issued by the Center for Global Education and Japanese Studies. The level and class placement will
be decided according to the results of the Japanese Placement Test. The ILA offers“Basic Japanese”in
Foundation Courses for Japanese language beginner students. Students who are at the introductory,
intermediate and advanced levels are strongly recommended to complete“Japanese Language 1”,“Japanese
Language 2”in Japanese Language and Culture Subjects. If the time slots of“Japanese Language 1”,“Japanese Language 2”and ILA courses overlap, students must consider their priorities and make plansaccordingly during the registration process.
ぜんがくきょうつうきょうようきょういく か もく

がいこく

Generaland Liberal Education Courses（全学共通教養教育科目）, including Foreign Language Courses（外国ご きょういく か もく
語教育科目）
Please refer to the program guide for General and Liberal Education Courses for course information on
General and Liberal Education Courses. ILA students are not permitted to register for English as a Foreign
Language courses or other foreign language courses that match their native language.

Course Registration

がく ぶ せっ ち

か もく

Courses in Other Faculties（学部設置科目）
Students must check the appropriate program guide of each faculty for courses in “Courses in Other
Faculties.”たStudents
can register for courses marked as“Allowed”（可）in the column“Students from other
がく ぶ せい り しゅう か ひfaculties”（他学部生履修可否）. ILA students are not permitted to register for courses marked as“Not Allowed”（否 or 不可）even though those courses may be offered by the faculties they belong to. ILA students canregister for courses in“Courses in Other Faculties”from the 3rd semester.
だいがくいんせっ ち

か もく

ILA Courses

Graduate Courses（大学院設置科目）
Courses in“Graduate Courses”can be registered for from the 5th semester. Students may only register forthe approved courses by the ILA. For registration information, please inquire at the ILA Office.
だいがく

きょう と たん い

ご かん か もくStudent Information

Transferred Credits from The Consortium of Universities in Kyoto（大学コンソーシアム京都単位互換科目）
Courses in“Transferred Credits from the Consortium of Universities in Kyoto”can be registered for from the
3rd semester, but these courses have special conditions relating to requirements and registration periods.
You can enroll in courses that are offered by approximately 50 universities and colleges in the Kyoto region,and the credits you complete at these universities and colleges will be transferred to your degree at Doshisha
University. These universities and colleges offer courses in almost all academic fields to meet a wide range ofinterests. Application forms are available at the ILA Office or the Department of Registrar. Please refer to theRegistration Manuals for details on how to register.
どう し しゃじょ し だいがくたん い

ご かん か もくTransferred Credits from Doshisha Women’s College of Liberal Arts（同志社女子大学単位互換科目）
Courses in“Transferred Credits from Doshisha Women’s College of Liberal Arts”can be registered for fromthe 3rd semester, but these courses have special conditions relating to requirements and registration
periods. This system allows you to transfer completed credits at Doshisha Women’s College to your degree at
Doshisha University, for example, courses in the Department of Music that are not taught at Doshisha
University. Application forms are available at the ILA Office. Please refer to the Registration Manuals fordetailed registration procedures.
Recognized Transfer Credits
In some cases, credits for courses completed at institutions other than Doshisha University may be registeredas Recognized Transfer Credits.

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Registration
Code
Course NameClass Year Term
Course Class
Code
Code
● Seminars and Honors Thesis > Introductory Seminars①

1-

Spring12001002 001 Introductory Seminar B

①

1-

−

12001001 002 Introductory Seminar A②

12001002 002 Introductory Seminar B②

12001003 001 Introductory Seminar C①

12001003 002 Introductory Seminar C②

12001004 001 Introductory Seminar D①

12001004 002 Introductory Seminar D②①

12001005 002 Introductory Seminar E

②

1-

Ex

−

Not Offered

E

2

Ex

Spring1-

Spring● Seminars and Honors Thesis > Intermediate Seminars

Fall

Colin DAVIS

E

2

Ex

Fall

Gill STEEL

E

2

Ex

①

3-

−

①

12001013 002 Intermediate Seminar C②

12001014 001 Intermediate Seminar D①

12001014 002 Intermediate Seminar D②

12001015 001 Intermediate Seminar E①

12001015 002 Intermediate Seminar E

②

E

2

2

Ex

Ex

Ex

E

2

Ex

−

Not Offered

E

2

Ex

3-

Spring3-

Spring3-

Gregory POOLE

E

2

Gregory POOLE

Spring3-

Gill STEEL

E

Fall

33-

Colin DAVISFallNot Offered
David UVA

E
E

2
2

Ex
Ex

David UVA

E

2

Ex

Fall

Colin DAVIS

E

2

Ex

Fall

Gill STEEL

E

2

Ex

Colin DAVIS
Gill STEEL● Seminars and Honors Thesis > Advanced Seminars and Honors Thesis

E

E

2

2

Ex

Ex

①

4

SpringGregory POOLE

R

2

Ex

12001021 003 Advanced Seminar 1③

4

SpringDavid UVA

R

2

Ex

4

Spring12001021 002 Advanced Seminar 1②

12001021 004 Advanced Seminar 1④

12001021 005 Advanced Seminar 1⑤

12001022 001 Advanced Seminar 2①

12001022 002 Advanced Seminar 2②

12001022 003 Advanced Seminar 2③④

12001022 005 Advanced Seminar 2⑤

12001023 001 Honors Thesis①

12001023 002 Honors Thesis②

12001023 003 Honors Thesis③

12001023 004 Honors Thesis④

12001023 005 Honors Thesis⑤

12001023 006 Honors Thesis⑥

12001023 007 Honors Thesis⑦

12001023 008 Honors Thesis⑧

12001023 009 Honors Thesis⑨

12001023 010 Honors Thesis⑩

412001102

Library Research Skills

Introduction to Information Systems

Not Offered

R

Fall

Gregory POOLE

R

2

Ex

4

Fall

David UVA

R

2

Ex

4

Fall

4
4
4

−

Not Offered

Fall

Colin DAVIS

4SpringGregory POOLE

4

SpringDavid UVA

4

Spring

4
4
4
4

−

2

2

Ex

2

SpringHeba ABBADI

Fall

Gill STEEL

Liang ZHAO

E

2

E

Colin DAVIS

Ex

E

E

David UVA

Fall

Ex
Ex

2

Not Offered

Ex

2

E

Gill STEEL

Ex

Ex

E

Gregory POOLE

−

Fall

－－ 9 －－

R

2

Fall

4

1-

R

2

Colin DAVIS

Fall

1-

Not OfferedR

2

Spring4
4Gill STEEL

R

2

Ex

Colin DAVIS
Gill STEELR

2Spring● Foundation Courses > Academic and Research Skills
12001101

−

E

E
E
E

E

E

2

2

2
2
2

2

2

Ex

Ex

Ex

Ex

Ex

Ex

Ex
Ex
L

Ex

Student Information

12001022 004 Advanced Seminar 2

4

ILA Courses

12001021 001 Advanced Seminar 1

Course Registration

12001013 001 Intermediate Seminar C

3-

Ex

Fall

12001012 001 Intermediate Seminar B

②

2

Ex

Ex

Spring12001012 002 Intermediate Seminar B

E

2

2

33-

David UVA

E

E

①
②

Not Offered

David UVA

12001011 001 Intermediate Seminar A
12001011 002 Intermediate Seminar A

Ex

2

1-

1-

2

E

Spring

1-

E

Gregory POOLE

11-

Gregory POOLE

Fall

The ILA Curriculum

12001005 001 Introductory Seminar E

1-

The ILA Office12001001 001 Introductory Seminar A

Instructor

Ex=Exercise
R=Required
L=Lecture
Credits
E=Elective
P=Practicaltraining

Overview

ILA Courses Offered in 2024

Overview

Registration
Code
Course NameClass Year Term
Course Class
Code
Code
12001103
Academic Presentations and Debate
1- Spring

Instructor
Jay KLAPHAKE

Ex=Exercise
R=Required
L=Lecture
Credits
E=Elective
P=Practicaltraining
E

2

Ex12001104 001 Academic Writing①

1-

SpringMichael GRECO

E

2

Ex

12001104 003 Academic Writing

③

1-

Fall

Michael GRECO

E

2

Ex

Fall

Takehiko NAKAMA

E

2

Ex/L

Spring Federica SGARBI

E

212001104 002 Academic Writing②

The ILA Office12001104 004 Academic Writing
12001105

Mathematical Methods for the Social Sciences

12001106

Introduction to Asian Philosophy and Thought

12001120
12001107
12001108
12001109The ILA Curriculum

12001110
12001121④

Probability for the Social Sciences

11-

1-

Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics

1-

Fall

①

12001111 002 Basic Japanese
12001112

Communities of Practice in Japan

12001114

Introduction to Kyoto

12001113

Course Registration

12001115
12001116
12001117
12001118
12001119Japanese Issues and Topics
Doshisha and Christianity②

Nature and the Environment in Japan
Religion in Japan

Understanding and Experiencing Work in Japan

2

2

L

2-

Spring Takehiko NAKAMA

E

2

Ex/L

1-

Spring Junko TAKAHASHI

E

2

P

1-

Spring Randall CHANNELL

E

2

L/P

1-

Spring Greg Peter KOCH

E

2

L

Fall

Taro FUTAMURA

E

2

L

Fall

Catherine LUDVIK

1-

1-

1-

1-

1-

2-

ILA Courses

What Makes Humans Human?

1-

12001203

Manga and Anime Studies

1-

12001204
12001205
12001206
12001207
12001208

Japanese Society and Culture
Introduction to the Arts

Introduction to Media and Communications
Introduction to Globalization
World Civilizations

Fall
Fall

Federica SGARBI

Takehiko NAKAMA

Fall

Junko TAKAHASHI

SpringJane SINGER

Spring Shirah Malka COHEN
Fall
Fall

Hiroaki ISHII

E

E

E
E

E

E

E

2

2

2
2

2

2

2

2

L

Fall

Omar Yusef BAKER

E

2

L

Fall

Haruhisa KAWAMURA

SpringGregory POOLE

Fall

Student Information

2-

12001211

World, Youth, and Pop Culture2-12001212
12001213
12001214
12001215
12001216

Japanese and World Literature
Ethnicity in Japan

Japan in the World: Cultural Flows and Diasporas

FallDavid UVAE

2

Keiko SUZUKI

E

2

Urszula FREY

E

2

Masumi IZUMI

E

E

E

2

2

2

Fall

Urszula FREY

E

E

2

2

L

L

L

L

L

L
L

2-

Spring Maria L. CORREA

2-

L

Fall

Jane SINGER

Fall

Gregory POOLE

E

2

L

Fall

David UVA

E

2

L

Spring Omar Yusef BAKER

E

2

L

2-

Spring Gavin J. CAMPBELL

E

2

L

2-

Spring Tomoko MAKIDONO

Social Foundations of Language

2-

Modern Japanese History

2-

Asian Civilizations

L

L

E

1-

Media in Japan

L

TBA

Fall

Spring12001209

L

L

1-

1-

P

2

Spring

1-

L

E

1-

1-

L

Naomi KONISHI● Concentration Courses > Japanese Society and Global Culture Concentration > Intermediate
12001210

L

E

12001201

Introduction to Japanese History

LSpela DRNOVSEK ZORKO

Fall● Concentration Courses > Japanese Society and Global Culture Concentration > Introductory
12001202

Ex

L

1-

Geography of Japan

E

2

Ex

2

● Foundation Courses > Understanding Japan and Kyoto
12001111 001 Basic Japanese

E

2

E

2-

Advanced Mathematical Methods for the Social Sciences

E

Huseyin RASIT

2-Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods

Michael GRECO

Spring Takehiko NAKAMA

1-

Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods

Fall

Michael GRECO

11-

Introduction to Social, Political, and Economic Thought

SpringE

E

2

2● Concentration Courses > Japanese Society and Global Culture Concentration > Advanced

L

L

12001217

Social Foundations of Education

3-

SpringGregory POOLE

E

2

L

12001219

Advanced Themes in Anthropology

3-

Fall

Gregory POOLE

E

2

L

SpringDiane HARING

E

2

L

12001218
12001220
12001221
12001222

Nations and Nationalism

3-

Fall

Disaster Studies

3-

SpringColonialism and Imperialism

3-

SpringSocial Inequalities in Japan3-－－ 10 －－David UVA

Jane SINGERDavid UVA

E
E

E

2
2

2

L
L

L

Class Year Term

Instructor

3-

Urszula FREY

3-

SpringFall

Jane SINGER

Ex=Exercise
R=Required
L=Lecture
Credits
E=Elective
P=Practicaltraining
E

E

2

2

L

12001224

Migration and Transnationalism

12001301

Introduction to Contemporary Economics and Business

1-

Fall

12001303

Macroeconomics

1-

SpringIntroduction to Finance1-

Spring Yukihiro NISHIMURA

E

2

L

1-

Spring Gustavo TANAKA

E

2

L

Overview

Registration
Code
Course Name
Course Class
Code
Code
12001223
Advanced Media Studies

L● Concentration Courses > Japanese Business and the Global Economy Concentration > Introductory

12001304
12001305
12001306
12001307
12001308

Introduction to the Japanese Economy
Microeconomics

1-

1-

Introduction to Business Administration
Introduction to Accounting

Society and Economy in Kyoto

1-

1-

Fall

Marcelo FUKUSHIMA

E

2

L

I-Chun CHEN

E

2

L

Fall

Colin DAVIS

E

2

L

Fall

Marc BREMER

SpringDavid ADEBAHR

E

Tadashi YAGI

E

2

L

Diane HARING

E

2

L

Fall

Yukihiro NISHIMURA

E

2

Fall

Binh NGHIEM-PHU

Colin DAVIS

E

E

2

2

2

L

L

L

Consumers and the Market in Japan

12001311

Industry and Labor in Japan

12001310
12001312
12001313
12001314
12001315

The Creative Industries in Contemporary Japan

2-

Fall

2-

Spring Nobuko KAWASHIMA

2-

Spring Gustavo TANAKA

E

2

L

2-

Spring Gustavo TANAKA

E

2

L

Fall

Colin DAVIS

E

2

L

Fall

Marc BREMER

E

2

L

2-

The Financial System in Japan

2-

Introduction to Marketing

2-

Financial Accounting in Japan
Japanese Corporations

Fall

2-

Fall

Yoshihiko WADA

E

E

E

2

2

2

L

L
L
L

● Concentration Courses > Japanese Business and the Global Economy Concentration > Advanced
12001317

Economic Growth3-12001319

Corporate Strategy and Organization

3-

12001318
12001320
12001321
12001323
12001324

Management Accounting in Japan3-

3-

SpringColin DAVIS

Gustavo TANAKA

E

2SpringAlex PINAR

E

2

3-

Spring Tsutomu HARADA

Industry and Corporation in Kyoto

3-

Fall

Contemporary Issues in Business and Economics

33-

2

Fall

International Marketing

International Business Communication

E

Fall

Hadas KUSHELEVICH

E
E

2
2

L

L

L

L

L

Gustavo TANAKA

E

2

L

● Concentration Courses > Japanese Politics and Global Studies Concentration > Introductory
12001401

The Politics of Growth in Developing Countries

1-

Spring Hadas KUSHELEVICH

E

2

L

12001403

Introduction to Japanese Law

1-

Fall

Hadas KUSHELEVICH

E

2

L

Introduction to Comparative Policymaking

1-

SpringAysun UYAR

E

212001402
12001404

Power and Politics in Japan

12001406

Introduction to International Relations

12001408

Peace and Conflict

12001407

Comparative Politics

1-

Spring1-

Spring1-

Spring

11-

Fall
Fall

Garth WARRIES
Gill STEELMark SELZER

Esta Tina OTTMAN
Ian Robert GIBSON

E
E

E

E
E

2
2

2

2
2

● Concentration Courses > Japanese Politics and Global Studies Concentration > Intermediate
12001409

Citizen Politics in Japan and Beyond

2-12001411

Postwar Japan - U.S. Relations

2-

International Human Rights Law

2-12001410
12001412
12001413
12001414
12001415
12001416

International Relations in East Asia
What Makes Countries Poor?

Political Behavior, Campaigns and Elections
Civic Engagement

Public Opinion and Political Psychology

E

2

L

Fall

Jay KLAPHAKE

E

2

L

2-

Fall

Dirk HEBECKER
Gill STEEL

Spring Ian Robert GIBSON

Spring Esta Tina OTTMAN

E

E

E

E
E

2

2

2

2
2

● Concentration Courses > Japanese Politics and Global Studies Concentration > Advanced
12001417

Topics in Public Policy3-－－ 11 －－

L

Thomas FRENCH

Spring

2-

L

Fall

2-

2-

L

L

Gill STEEL

Spring Viriya CHEAMPHAN

2

L

Fall

2-

E

L

Spring Viriya CHEAMPHAN

E

2

L

L

L

L

L
L
L

Student Information

12001405

Winners and Losers: Introduction to Political Theory

ILA Courses

12001322

International Economics

Course Registration

12001316

Ecology and Economy in JapanThe ILA Curriculum● Concentration Courses > Japanese Business and the Global Economy Concentration > Intermediate
12001309

The ILA Office12001302

Overview

Registration
Ex=Exercise
Code
R=Required
L=Lecture
Course NameClass Year Term
Instructor
Credits
E=Elective
P=Practical
Course Class
training
Code
Code12001418
Mass Media in the Policymaking Process
3- Fall Kelsey Oliver IMANISHI
E
2
L

12001419

International Law and Organizations

12001421

Development and Law

12001420
The ILA Office12001422
12001423
12001424

3-International Political Economy

3-

Topics in Japan’s Contemporary International Relations● Other Elective Courses

L

3-

SpringGarth WARRIES

E

2

L

3-

SpringGill STEEL

E

2

L

Spring1-

12001802 096 Special Lecture Series (Portfolio Theory and Management)

96

1-

The ILA Curriculum

12001802 098 Special Lecture Series (A Field Course on Natural Resources and the Environment)＊

Japanese Language and Culture Subjects＊

Courses in Other Faculties

＊

＊

＊

＊

General and Liberal Education Courses

98

1-

111-

2-

Fall

Fall

Fall

Jay KLAPHAKE

Garth WARRIES

Heba ABBADI

Hiroaki ISHII

E

2

＊
＊

＊

E

＊

E

＊

E

＊

E

＊

＊

E

Transferred Credits from Doshisha Women’s College of Liberal Arts

2-

＊

＊

E

Course Registration
ILA Courses
Student Information－－ 12 －－

＊

＊

2

E

3-

2-

1

1

＊
＊

E

2

E

Yukihiro NISHIMURA

＊

E

2

Heba ABBADI

Fall

SpringE

Graduate Courses

Transferred Credits from The Consortium of Universities in Kyoto

L

2

①
②

2

E

12001801 001 Special Lecture Series (Academic Skills)
12001801 002 Special Lecture Series (Academic Skills)

E

Thomas SCHALOW

3-

Politics through Film

Jay KLAPHAKE

Fall

3-

Social Movements and Contentious Politics

Spring

＊

L
L

L

L

L

L

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＊

＊

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All the Dates and Times shown below are Japan Standard Time (JST)Overview

Course Registration■ New academic calendar starting with DO Week

■ How to Register for Courses (Spring 2024 Semester)
The following guidelines are for the Spring semester only. Registration guidelines for the Fall semester areprovided by the ILA Office in September.

When deciding which courses to register for, be sure to consult the ILA curriculum carefully, paying special
attention to the school year, the semester, and the number of credits.

● Consultation regarding Course Registration
If you have any questions regarding how to register for courses or about the curriculum in general,
consult with the ILA faculty and administrators during the period below. However, if you have questionsat other times, please do not hesitate to inquire at the ILA Office.

2. Advanced Registration
Advanced registration is used to select students for courses that have enrollment limits and prerequisites. In
particular, Introductory Seminars at the ILA require advanced registration, as shown below. Many of thecourses offered outside the ILA also require advanced registration. Often the designated period for advanced
registration occurs in the Spring semester, even for courses that will be offered during the Fall semester.

－－ 13 －－

Student Information

Consultation Date
April ２ (Tue) 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: SK119＊
For new students, participation is mandatory.

For current students, please send an email to the ILA Office to make areservation in advance.

ILA Courses

It is also important to refer carefully to the timetable provided by the ILA Office. In general an ILA course has
one 90-minute class per week. However, some courses do not follow this regular schedule. For example, theclass schedule may become irregular if the course lecturer plans field trips to off campus sites. When a course
does include field trips, students are expected to cover transportation costs and other expenses. Make surethat you are not registered for two or more courses in the same timetable slot.

Course Registration

1. Make a Plan for Registration
Make sure you understand the curriculum, degree requirements, total credits, and course syllabi. In order toaccomplish your academic goals, you need to plan carefully when you register for courses.

The ILA Curriculum

DO Week (First on-demand video class period)
April 4 (Thu) to April 10 (Wed)＊Please access on-demand video URLs from Syllabus website.
(https://syllabus.doshisha.ac.jp/)

The ILA Office

Under the new academic calendar to be introduced in AY2024, basically, you will have 13 in-person classes
and two on-demand video sessions for a total of 15 sessions. During the first week of the semester (called“Doshisha Opening Week”or“DO Week”), you are expected to access the on-demand video URLs from eachsyllabus and work on the assignments as instructed in the video. The information regarding the second ondemand video session will be given by the lecturer after in-person classes begin. For details of DO Week,
please check the university official website.
（https://www.doshisha.ac.jp/en/students/curriculum/new_calender/index.html）

Overview■ ILA Courses That Require Advanced Registration
Introductory Seminar A (Class 1)
Introductory Seminar C (Class 1)
Introductory Seminar D (Class 1)
Introductory Seminar E (Class 1)

The ILA Office■ Schedule

The ILA Curriculum

Advanced Registration Period for Current Students
March 25 (Mon) 10 a.m. to March 29 (Fri) 1 p.m.
・Students can complete advanced registration using DUET anytime during theperiod provided above and are selected for courses through a lottery. Please
select“ILA Introductory Seminars”under the category of“Dummy Course (actual
course and class to be determined by lottery)”.
・Do not apply for courses that you have already received credit for.
・Announcement of Results: Log into DUET after 10 a.m. on April 1 (Mon).

Course Registration

Advanced Registration Period for New Students
April 2 (Tue) 10 a.m. to April 3 (Wed) 1 p.m.
・Students can complete advanced registration via Microsoft Forms, and the classwill be determined by the ILA based on students’
selections and the number ofsenior students enrolled in each class.
・Announcement of Results: Log into DUET after 11 p.m. on April 3 (Wed).
Additional Registration Period
April ３ (Wed) 1 p.m. to April ４ (Thu) 1 p.m.
・Students can complete advanced registration via Microsoft Forms. Note that theclass will be determined by the ILA (students do not have the option to choose aclass).
・Announcement of Results: Log into DUET after 10 a.m. on April 5 (Fri).

ILA Courses
Student Information

3. Registering for Courses
・You are required to register for courses every semester.
・It is not necessary to register for a course again if you have already completed the advanced registration.
・You are not permitted to register for courses after the registration dates.
・Make sure to check which campus the course is offered at when registering. If you register for courses
held at Kyotanabe campus, you must plan for at least one hour of travel between the two campuses.
・In some cases, one course has several different classes (e.g. Seminar A). In these cases, although thecontent may differ, you can only register for one class since the course title is the same.
Registration Period
April 8 (Mon) 10:00 a.m. to April 9 (Tue) 5:00 p.m.
Location: DUET
If you wish to register for Foreign Language Courses (excluding for English and your native language),you must drop by the ILA Office and go to the Consultation Session below. Please note that Foreign
Language Courses are instructed mainly in Japanese. You are required to have a high level of Japaneseability.
April 5 (Fri) 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Ryoshinkan Building RY205＊Bring your Student ID Card, Grade Report and the permission letter issued by
the ILA. Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Distribution of“the Form for Checking Registered Courses”
April 15 (Mon) 9:30 a.m. ～Location: DUET

Confirmation Date
April 22 (Mon) and April 23 (Tue)＊Print the “Registered Courses”page and keep it for the record.

Course Withdrawal Dates
May 8 (Wed) 10 a.m. to May 9 (Thu) 5 p.m.
Location: DUET
Please check the ILA Private Website and the university website as well as the student handbook
regarding the dates and locations for course registration. Be sure to complete your registration before
the deadlines. During the registration period, the ILA Office may contact you to confirm yourregistration. Be sure to check your university email frequently during the registration period!

－－ 15 －－

Student Information

7. Course Withdrawal
You can withdraw from courses approximately one month after the first week of classes, on the dates below.
If you feel that the contents of a course are different from what you expected and you wish to withdraw, you
can apply to withdraw from the course on DUET without it affecting your GPA. Please consult the course
descriptions in the syllabi to judge whether or not you can reasonably complete the courses that you haveregistered for.
＊Note: You CANNOT withdraw from required courses, seminars, or the Honors Thesis.

ILA Courses

6. Confirmation of Registration
Please check your registration using DUET on the date below.

Course Registration

Revision of Registration
April 15 (Mon) 9 a.m. to April 17 (Wed) 5 p.m.
Students need to correct their registration errors by sending an email from their“Doshisha University email accounts”with the necessary information to the ILA Office.
In order to confirm students’identities, only emails sent from“Doshisha University
email accounts”will be accepted.

The ILA Curriculum

5. Revision of Registration Errors
You will download a form for checking your registered courses from DUET. Please check this form carefully
and inform the ILA Office if you find any errors. If registration errors are not corrected at this time, yourcourse registration may be automatically deleted. Note that you cannot register for any additional courses
after the registration period.

The ILA Office

4. Spring Semester In-Person Classes Begin April 11 (Thu.)＊
Before in-person classes begin, please watch the on-demand videos during DO Week (First on-demand
video class period), April 4 (Thu) to April 10 (Wed).
＊
Please access on-demand video URLs from Syllabus website.(https://syllabus.doshisha.ac.jp/)

Overview● Registration Errors
In the following cases, error messages may appear when you are completing registration on DUET.
However, please disregard the error messages and obtain approval from the ILA Office. Students mustcorrect errors and complete registration within the designated period, with the exception of thefollowing cases:
・A student has already completed the advanced registration for the Fall semester in April.
・A non-international student registers for a Japanese Language and Culture Subject.
・A student registers for a Foreign Language Course (except for English and native languages).
・A student has already obtained special approval from the Department of the Registrar.

Overview■ Reasonable Accommodations
Students with disabilities may wish to make particular requests for any reasonable accommodation to betaken in the learning environment. If you would like for a disability to be taken into consideration, pleasecontact the ILA office AND the class professor as soon as possible. The ILA office can help you to make an
appointment to speak with the counseling center, or you can proceed with this by contacting the center
directly.
https://www.doshisha.ac.jp/en/student_life/counseling/index.html

The ILA Office■ Courses not Required for a Degree

The ILA Curriculum

In exceptional cases, it may be possible to register for a course as an auditor (voluntary course). You do notreceive credits for voluntary courses and they are not calculated into your degree requirements. Please
understand that the credits for voluntary courses are not calculated into your degree requirements or your
GPA, but WILL be included in the maximum number of credit hours that you are allowed to register for eachsemester.
＊If you wish to register for a voluntary course, please consult with the ILA Office in advance.

■ Credit Transfer
Under Article 9-4 of the Doshisha University School Regulations, credits earned at other universities prior toentering the ILA may be transferred if approved. Please complete the following steps if you would like toapply to have your credits from your former institution evaluated (new students only).

Course Registration

Complete the following steps to apply for a transfer of credits.
1. Consult with the ILA Office before course registration.
2. You will be required to submit an official transcript and course descriptions (photocopies are acceptable).
The deadline for transfer credit applications for students entering from the Spring semester is April 3 (Wed),
2024.

ILA Courses

Remarks
1. This rule applies to new students only.
2. The ILA does not accept late applications.
3. The ILA will evaluate your application and make the final decision about which courses to approve.
4. The final decision regarding applications for the transfer of credits will be made after the registration
period. Please take this into consideration when registering.
5. The ILA Office will delete any courses that you have registered for at Doshisha that duplicate approved
course work you have already completed at a former institution.

Student Information■“Subjects to which Article 9-5 of the Undergraduate Regulations applies”
Since academic year 2023, a new terminology “Subjects to which Article 9-5 of the Undergraduate
Regulations applies”has been displayed on DUET screens, as well as in documents such as the Course
Registration Check Sheet, the Grade Report, and in syllabi. This regulation stipulates the upper limit ofremote-class credits that are counted toward the credits required for graduation. This is stipulated by the
University Establishment Standards, a ministerial ordinance of MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology).
“Article 9-5”will be displayed as either“Applicable”or“Not Applicable”indicating whether or not the courseshould be counted as a remote class or not.
Doshisha University applied preferential measures for Covid-19 in AY2023. However, From AY2024, thepreferential measures for Covid-19 will be abolished. This means that when you plan your course registration,
you have to ensure that you take no more than 60 credits total of remote classes (indicated as Article 9-5“Applicable”). Any remote-classes taken over the 60 credit-limit will NOT be counted toward your graduationcredits (124 credits). Whether Article 9-5 is“Applicable”or“Not Applicable”can be checked in syllabi. For
details, please check the university official website. (https://duet-man.doshisha.ac.jp/student/article9-5.
pdf)－－ 16 －－DUET (Doshisha University Electronic Tutorial System) is an online study support system. You will need a user
ID and password to log into the DUET system. Go to Doshisha University’s English Website (https://www.
doshisha.ac.jp/en/) and click on“Current Students”. Click on“Learning support system DUET”.

Note: If a serious issue affects the University’s system during the registration or withdrawal periods and
DUET is unable to function normally, the University may extend the registration and withdrawal periods orswitch to hard copy application submission to the ILA Office. If you have trouble accessing DUET, please see
the University website at https://www.doshisha.ac.jp/en/students/

The ILA Office

ILA students can use DUET to register for or withdraw from courses, confirm registration, checktimetables, confirm grades, fill out class evaluation surveys, and get important information, such as classcancellations, exam schedules, or grades for the semester.

Overview■ DUET■“Special Students”(i.e. Exchange students at the ILA)

■ Teaching Excellence Award

Course Registration

Each semester, the ILA awards one member of the ILA teaching faculty with a Teaching Excellence Award inrecognition of the lecturer’s outstanding teaching performance and positive contributions to the ILA
community. You can nominate a candidate for the award by submitting a Nomination for Teaching ExcellenceAward with the signatures of ten students. The nomination form is available on the ILA Website.

The ILA Curriculum

Please refer to the Curriculum and submit an application form to the ILA Office to register for courses. You
cannot use DUET to complete course registration.

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Student Information－－ 17 －－

Overview

Planning Your Study■ Time Management
Study at the undergraduate level requires cautious planning and careful time management. As you proceed
through your degree, it is important to reflect on your progress to date and adjust your study plan to ensurethat you complete all of your degree requirements.

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The ILA Curriculum

For example, consider the 124 credits required for graduation. This credit requirement averages to about 16
credits per semester, or 8 two-credit classes per week. For the“A”student, each of these classes will entail
a minimum of 3 hours of preparation and review. Including time in class, this adds up to a total of 36 hours ofstudy per week. This example makes it clear that study at the undergraduate level entails a serious
investment of time. It also reinforces the importance of time management. In order to earn good grades in allof your classes, you will have to begin planning your study time from the first week of each semester. Missedclasses, readings, assignments, etc., will quickly add up to a large amount of material that will be impossible
to learn through cramming before a final exam or final report. With careful time management, you can avoid
end of semester stress and focus on learning in an effective manner.

Course Registration

If you are planning to apply to an exchange program that involves a year of study at another university (either
in Japan or abroad), you need to plan your courses carefully to ensure that you will still be able to fulfill therequirements for graduation. For example, imagine yourself in your fourth year. You have found a job or been
accepted into a graduate school, and are looking forward to graduation. Then, you realize that you have notcompleted a degree requirement and will not be able to graduate. As a result, you lose the job or graduate
school place and have to remain at the ILA for an additional semester or a full year. With careful course
planning, you can avoid these types of stressful problems.
Earning an undergraduate degree is a full time commitment. In order to gain the most from your time at the
ILA, careful course planning and time management will be essential.

■ The ILA Dean’s ListILA Courses

The ILA Dean’s List recognizes students who have achieved exemplary academic results over the current
semester.
At the end of each semester, the students who have achieved the highest GPA in their current cohorts (groupsof students who have completed the same number of semesters, not including leaves of absence) will beplaced on the ILA Dean’s list for that semester and awarded a congratulatory letter of achievement from theDean of the ILA.

Student Information

In order to be recognized for the ILA Dean’s List, a student is required to have achieved a minimum GPA of
3.0 and to have completed a minimum of 16 credits that fulfill degree requirements at Doshisha University
over the semester. Current GPA is used to select the highest GPA for cohorts in their 1st to 7th semesters.
Cumulative GPA is used to decide the highest GPA for the graduating cohort in its 8th semester.
The ILA Dean’s List will be announced on the ILA website and message board with the consent of theawarded students.
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Students are not required to have their names published on the ILA website or message board.

■ Valedictorian
The ILA selects one student from the graduating cohort to give a valedictory speech during the ILA Degree
ceremony. Selection of the class valedictorian is based on a general evaluation of potential candidates that
includes, but is not limited to, important contributions that the student has made to the ILA community andDoshisha University and the pursuit of academic excellence.

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Many ILA students receive scholarships. Doshisha scholarships will be reviewed at the end of the 2nd year of
your study (end of fourth semester) with respect to specific conditions of your GPA or the number of credits
earned, or both. Students who do not fulfill the conditions may have their scholarships reduced or lose theirscholarships altogether. Please plan your study carefully. Refer to the following website for more information.
https://ois.doshisha.ac.jp/en/scholarships/merit.html

Most students without a Japanese Passport studying at the ILA are residing in Japan on a“Student Visa.”As
such, permission to reside in the country has been given by the Japanese Government for the purpose ofacademic study at the ILA. In cases where an international student is found to be producing poor academic
results, or to not be attending classes, the Immigration Bureau of Japan may deem the student to be residing
in Japan for reasons other than study, and not renew the student’s“Student Visa.”The result would be theloss of permission to reside in Japan and withdrawal from the ILA. Please plan your study carefully.

An academic warning is given to any student with academic results that suggest the student may not be able
to complete all of the degree requirements for graduation within four years.

Sem. 1
4

Sem. 2
8

Sem. 324

Sem. 444

Sem. 564

Sem. 684

Sem. 7
104

Sem. 8124■ Academic Consultations (LDC Scholarship Recipients)
Every student who is presently an LDC Scholarship recipient is required to meet for an academic consultation
with the Assistant Dean of International Affairs at least once per semester.

This academic consultation is arranged no later than one week before the registration period for the next
semester by the ILA Office in consultation with the Assistant Dean of International Affairs and the scholarship
recipient.

■ Academic Information Disclosure
We do not disclose your academic information to third parties (including your parents, guardians, or
guarantors), respecting your privacy. Please report your academic progress regularly to your concerned
parties by yourself.

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Student Information

This advisory session is to assess the academic progress of the student in preparation for the possible
renewal of the scholarship after four semesters (two years). This renewal is based on both:1.	a sufficient GPA (2.0), and2.	the completion of 62 credits (half of the credits needed for graduation, 124).

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Academic warnings are not given in the following cases:
・ The student enrolled at the ILA as a third-year transfer student in the current semester.
・ The student is currently participating in an exchange program and has completed credits at a hostinstitution that have yet to be transferred to the ILA.
・ The student is currently taking an official leave of absence from the ILA.

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A student is issued an academic warning under the following conditions:・ The student has failed to earn a minimum of two credits in the preceding semester.
・ The student has not completed a sufficient number of credits given the number of semesters that thestudent has completed to date, as stipulated by the credit minimums outlined in the table below.

The ILA Curriculum■ Academic Warnings (Timely Graduation)

The ILA Office■ Student Visa

Overview■ Scholarship Requirements

Overview

Study Abroad and Exchange Programs
As a Doshisha University student, you have many opportunities to participate in exchange programs,
depending on how long you plan to study at a host university and on your language proficiency. Every year,
many highly motivated students participate in exchange programs, gaining invaluable experience and abroader international perspective.

The ILA Office■ Doshisha University Exchange Programs (University-Wide)
ILA students are currently able to participate in the long-term exchange programs that Doshisha University
has setup with more than 176 partner institutions in 37 countries and regions all over the world, for either one
semester or one academic year.

The ILA Curriculum

The application periods for long-term exchange programs differ depending on whether the academic year of
the host university begins in the spring or in the fall. Period A exchange programs begin in the spring, andhave an application period that starts in May, one year prior to departure. Period B exchange programs startin the fall, and have an application period in September, one year prior to departure.

Course Registration

Be careful to note that you will apply to participate in an exchange program almost a full year before you
depart. As such, if you are hoping to participate in a long-term exchange program, you should start planning
while you are still a first year student in order to ensure that you do not miss the chance to apply for aparticular program. For spring entry students that plan to complete their degrees in 4 years, the only chance
to apply for Period A exchange programs is in their third semester. Similarly, for fall entry students that plan
to graduate in 4 years, the only opportunity to apply for Period B exchange programs is in September at the
beginning of their third semester.
The application procedure for designated exchange programs is competitive. If you want to know more about
either the partner institutions or the designated exchange programs that are available, please check the“Study Abroad Guide”, which can be found at the ILA Office or the Office of International Affairs.

■ Non-designated Study Abroad Programs

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ILA students can apply for a Recognized Period of Study Abroad（認定留学：Ninteiryūgaku）for the purposesof pursuing studies in programs at host universities that are not part of the designated exchange programs
offered by Doshisha University. This Recognized Period of Study Abroad must be longer than three months
and less than one year, and might be used to register for study at a host university for either one semester or
one academic year. In order to be eligible for a Recognized Period of Study Abroad, the applying student mustshow intent to register in an undergraduate level program at a host university that is recognized by Doshisha
University. Note that credits earned in a non-designated program may not be used to apply for transfer
credits, when the ILA has not approved participation in the program. Make sure to inquire with the ILA Officeregarding the eligibility of a program for a Recognized Period of Study Abroad before you apply for it.

Student Information■ ILA Exchange Programs (Faculty-Wide)
The ILA offers exchange programs exclusively for the ILA students, separately from the University-wide
Designated Exchange Programs. Currently the ILA has agreements to exchange undergraduate students withthree top-ranked institutions: IE University in Spain, University College London in the U.K. and University
College Maastricht in the Netherlands. Detailed information is provided in the Guidelines for ILA
Undergraduate Exchange Program, which is available at the ILA private website.

■ Waseda University Exchange Program
Doshisha University and Waseda University have an agreement to exchange undergraduate students every
year. The purpose of this program is to offer students with the opportunity to broaden their minds andcultivate their personalities by studying in different places: Doshisha University students in Tokyo (the centerof Japanese politics and economy), and Waseda University students in Kyoto (the center of Japanese culture
and history). The program originates in the fact that both founders, Niijima Jo and Okuma Shigenobu, had
similar ideas of establishing schools and that they interacted closely after the foundation of the schools. The
application process is competitive. Application forms are made available in late July every year.
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Please note that the transfer credit application cannot be completed if any of the necessary documentation
is not submitted. It is your responsibility to assemble and submit the necessary documentation with thetransfer credit application.

■ Preparing to Apply to an Exchange Program

Requesting Letters of Recommendation
Letters of recommendation should be requested at least one months in advance. Choose a professor who
knows you well and can provide a personal evaluation. In addition to the personal statement or essay that you
have prepared for your application, be sure to include No.1〜 No.13 on page 71 in your request letter to theprofessor.

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Student Information

Application Interview
An interview is a key part of the selection process for exchange programs. It is important to be very well
prepared, with a clear and well written essay that helps you to explain your choices in a logical and convincing
way. Focus on explaining exactly why you would like to participate in an exchange program with a particularinstitution, including exactly what you would like to study, and how this fits with your studies at the ILA andyour plans for the future.

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Preparing a Personal Statement
The questions on the application form and the personal statement are used by the selection committee todetermine the strength of your application and to gauge your level of motivation. All application essays should
be typed. Each essay should be customized to match the program and the location of the university that you
are applying to. Be aware that poor writing suggests a low level of motivation for participation in a program.

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It takes a lot of time and effort to prepare a strong application that will be successful in the competitive
application process for exchange programs. Be sure to leave ample time to investigate and choose theprograms that you would like to apply to. Select the universities carefully by reading the website curricula,and general information for each university. As the number of places is limited, you should choose“backup”
universities in case you are not selected for your first choice. If you need advice, make appointments withprofessors early in the application process.

The ILA Curriculum

You should inquire with the ILA Office about which of the courses offered might be used for transfer credits.
Be careful to resolve any questions that you have regarding transfer credits before departing to participate
in an exchange program. Even if you return to Japan early, you cannot simultaneously register for classes at
Doshisha while you are registered at a partner institute.

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University credits that have been earned outside Doshisha University may be used to fulfill degree
requirements, if the ILA approves your application for transfer credits. Students complete an application fortransfer credits upon entry to the ILA or after returning from participation in an exchange program. The
application requires, but is not limited to, the following documentation (translated into English or Japanese
where necessary):・ an official credit hour definition from the host university
・ an official transcript from the host university
・ a full syllabus for each course included in the application
・ an official academic calendar (schedule) for the host university

Overview■ Apply for Transfer Credits

Overview

Course Guidelines
At Doshisha University each faculty determines its own curriculum for students. To graduate from Doshisha
University, you must earn at least 124 credits and complete the curriculum.

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For details and procedures regarding registration for courses at each faculty, please refer to these guidelines
and the“Registration Guidelines”issued by each faculty. Please refer to the course syllabi for detailed
information on the contents of the courses.

■ Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

The ILA Curriculum

In some of the subjects (seminars, experiments, practicums, language courses etc.) that involve activities
such as“seeing,”“listening,”“speaking”and“using limbs”that could be“social barriers”for students withdisabilities affecting the functions of the body or mind, alternative measures may be provided as far as it ispossible under our commitment to provide“reasonable accommodation”for these needs. Please contact theILA Office for more details before course registration.

■ Credit System

Course Registration
ILA Courses

Students shall register for courses designated by their affiliated faculty and earn a prescribed number ofcredits for each of them in order to earn the number of credits required for graduation within the term ofenrollment.
The current university system in Japan is based on a standardized credit system. As set out in the School
Regulations below, one credit consists of content requiring an average of 45 hours of study, includingclassroom hours as well as time for preparation and review. Therefore, please be aware that time spent for
preparation and review and time spent in the classroom are equally important.
The number of credits required for graduation differs with each faculty. Please refer to the information foryour affiliated faculty for more details. The number of credits for undergraduate subjects is calculated
according to the criteria below (Doshisha University School Regulations Article 9 Paragraphs 3 and 4).
1 The number of credits for classes shall be based on a standard where one class credit consists of content
requiring 45 hours of study, in accordance with the following standard and depending on class methods.
(1) Regarding lectures and exercises, one credit shall consist of classes conducted for a number of hours
determined by Doshisha University between 15 hours to 30 hours.
(2) Regarding experiments, practical trainings, or skills practice, one credit shall consist of classes
conducted for a number of hours determined by Doshisha University between 30 hours to 45 hours.
(3) Determination of the number of credits when the class method in Item 1 above is combined with theclass method in the previous item shall be made by Doshisha University with consideration for the
standards stipulated in the two preceding items.
2 Regardless of the regulations in the previous paragraph, the number of credits for graduation theses andsimilar classes shall be set with due consideration for the specific study requirements.

Student Information■ Class Times
At Doshisha University, one lecture period lasts for 90 minutes but is regarded as 2 hours. For example,“Spring semester, 2 hours per week”means that the course consists of one 90-minute lecture a week during
the spring semester. Likewise,“Fall semester, 4 hours per week”means that the course consists of two
90-minute lectures a week during the fall semester.
PeriodClass Time1
9:00
− 10:30

2
10:45− 12:15

3
13:10− 14:40

4
14:55− 16:25

5
16:40− 18:10

6
18:25− 19:55

7
20:10− 21:40■ Lecture Cancellation
While lectures are held in accordance with the academic calendar, there may be cases where a lecture iscancelled due to the lecturer’s official duties, business trips, attendance of academic conferences, or illness.
Although cancellation notices are normally posted on the DUET system a week prior based on the lecturer’s
notification, last-minute cancellation on the day of the lecture may occur as well. Therefore, please make sure
to check the DUET system regularly. If a lecture does not start even though there was no cancellation notice,please contact the ILA Office or Center for Academic Affairs (Imadegawa, Shinmachi, or Kyotanabe Campus).
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Overview■ Makeup Classes
Information on makeup classes is posted on the DUET system. Please read the notice carefully for the dates
and locations of makeup classes.
■ Intensive Lectures
For some courses, a series of lectures may be held within a certain short period of time (intensive lectures).

RM

Rohm Memorial Hall

SK

Shikokan Building

RG

Rikagakukan Building

RY

Ryoshinkan BuildingM

Meitokukan Building[Imadegawa Campus]
N
S

K

G
CL

Shiseikan Building
Kofukan Building
Divinity Hall

Fusokan Building

YE

YM
SC

KC
HS

SO

CG

Ishinkan Building

Yutokukan Building West
Yutokukan Building East
Shishinkan Building
Kochikan Building

Hoshinkan Building
Sokokan Building

Chigenkan Building

SJ

Chishokan Building SouthD

Chishokan Building South[Shinmachi Campus]

IJ

Chishokan Building North

R

MS1

Chishokan Building North[Muromachi Campus]

MS2

Training Plant Annex[Kyotanabe Campus]

BJ

H
T

KE
Z

Hakuenkan Building

Tokushokan Building
Koenkan Building

Jinshinkan Building
Rinkokan Building

Keisuikan Building

KMB

Kambaikan Building(TC)1

Chishinkan Building 1(TC)3

Chishinkan Building 3

(TC)2
KD
TS

MK
JM

Chishinkan Building 2
Keidokan Building

Shoshinkan Building
Mukokukan Building
IT & Media Center

HC

KHH
KHL
DV

TW

Laboratory (Psychology)

Laboratory (Electric / Electronic)
Laboratory (Engineering)Engineering Training Plant
Hochikan Building

Banjokan Building

Kohakukan Building Upper Wing
Kohakukan Building Lower Wing
Davis Memorial Auditorium
Shower rooms Building[Osaka Satellite Campus]OS－－ 23 －－

Osaka Satellite

Student Information

KS

Clarke Memorial Hall

IN

Korinkan Building

ILA Courses

F

Neiseikan Building

KR

Course Registration

Building[Karasuma Campus]

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Code

The ILA Office■ Classrooms(1) The class timetable for ILA courses will be distributed to students together with other documents
necessary for course registration. Please check the DUET system regularly for changes to thetimetable, classrooms, and lecturers. The class timetable for fall semester courses will be distributed in
middle September.
(2) The classroom for each class at the beginning of a semester is indicated on the timetable. Dependingon the number of students registered for the course, the class may be relocated to another room. Checkthe DUET system for room changes before attending a class.
(3) All classrooms are indicated by a building code and a room number (see the table below). For example,
on Imadegawa Campus“Z 地1”refers to Basement Room 1 in Jinshinkan Building (basement), and“S32”refers to Room 32 in Shiseikan Building (3rd floor).
(4) The classroom may be changed for a particular date only. In this case,「臨時教室変更」(temporarychange of room) will be announced on the DUET system. Attend the class in that room only on the dateindicated in the notice.

Overview

CodeClassroom

Building

SK 地1

Computer Classroom

Shikokan 1st basement level

Special Classrooms (Karasuma Campus)
SK 地9Computer Classroom

Shikokan 1st basement level

Special Classrooms (Imadegawa Campus)

RY307− RY315
K21, K22, K25

Computer Classrooms 307 to 315

Computer Classrooms 21, 22 and 25

The ILA OfficeSpecial Classrooms (Shinmachi Campus)

Ryoshikan Building 3F
Kofukan Building 2F

R303, R304

Computer Classrooms 303 and 304

Rinkokan Building 3F

JM101

IT & Media Center Seminar Room 1

IT & Media Center 1F

JM201−206

Computer Classrooms 201 to 206

IT & Media Center 2FSpecial Classrooms (Kyotanabe Campus)

JM102 A − C
JM301−306
JM402−406

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TS101, TS102
TS202

IT & Media Center IT Dojo 1−3

IT & Media Center 1F

Computer Classrooms 301 to 306

IT & Media Center 3F

Computer Classrooms 402 to 406

IT & Media Center 4F

Computer Classrooms 101 and 102

Shoshinkan Building 1F

Computer Classroom

Shoshinkan Building 2F■ Grading is determined by Examinations and Multifaceted Evaluations during class

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Student Information■ Examinations
There are three types of examinations.
I. Final Examinations
Examinations held during the designated period at the end of each semester.
II. Additional Examinations
Examinations held outside the above designated period.
III. Makeup Examinations
If you were not able to take the final examination and/or the additional examination due to illness orcircumstances beyond your control, you may request a makeup examination.
a. You must submit the request for makeup examination (available from the Certificate Issuing Machine), to
the ILA Office within three days (excluding days when the office is closed) from the day following the dateof the examination for the course. If the absence is due to extracurricular activities, you must submit therequest for makeup examination and receive approval for it prior to the examination concerned.
b. It must be accompanied by a document certifying the reason of absence (see the following table).
c. The makeup examination fee is 1,000 yen per course (non-refundable). However, this fee will be waived
for makeup examinations arranged due to participation in the Saiban-in (Lay judge) system and theCommittee for Inquest of Prosecution system.
d. Makeup examinations are evaluated in the same way as regular examinations. There are no point
deductions for taking makeup examinations.
e. There are no makeup examinations offered for examinations in essay or report format. However, if it has
become apparent on the due date that you will not be able to submit the report on time due to an
unforeseen accident or other circumstances beyond your control, you must contact the ILA Office before
the deadline and follow their instructions.
f. If you are unable to take a makeup examination for any reason, there will be no additional makeup exam
offered.
ReasonIllness or injury of student (him/herself)

Death of a close relative (relation within the second
degree)・within the ten-day period of three days before theday of death and six days after

Documents required
Certificate from a medical doctor (must indicate thatthe student required bed rest on the day of
examination)
In the case of a designated infectious disease that
requires suspension, the university’s prescribe
Certificate of Infection with disease that should be
prevented at school is also sufficient.
Death certificate, funeral notice, etc.

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Nursing care experience
Museum Science (Fieldwork) or Library Training
Practical training for social welfare support ormental health care support

Employment examination ＊1
Entrance examination to a graduate school
Internship for a regular course

Extracurricular activities

Certificate issued by a court

Certificate issued by secretariat of Committee forInquest of Prosecution－－ 25 －－

Student Information■ Notes for Examination(1) You must fulfill the following to attend an examination.
a. You must take the examination for the courses that you have officially registered for.
b. You must have fully paid your school fee.
c. You must fulfill the requirements set out by the lecturer of the course concerned. The lecturer may
disqualify you from taking the examination if you have not attended more than two thirds of the classes
held for the course.
(2) You must observe the following rules in the examination room.
a. You must take the examination in the designated room.
b. You must bring your Student ID Card and place it on the desk during the examination. If you forget tobring it, you must obtain a temporary Student ID Card at the Certificate Issuing Machine before theexamination.
c. You must put all personal belongings in your bag except for those permitted to be used during theexamination. Turn off mobile phones (including smartphones), personal computer, tablet, or smart
watches with an Internet function, portable media players, or portable recording devices before putting
them away. (Mobile phones are not permitted, even for checking the time.)
d. You will not be allowed to take the examination if you arrived more than 15 minutes late. You cannot leave
the examination room until 30 minutes into the examination.
e. Your Student ID Card and the name on your answer sheet will be checked by the invigilator.
f. You must use a pen to fill in your student ID number and name on the answer sheet.
g. You must fill in your student ID number and name on the answer sheet and submit it even if you do notcomplete the examination. You must not take the answer sheet home.
h. You must follow all other instructions by the invigilator.

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Except for career fairs and company information sessions that do not directly relate to employment
decisions. If there is anything unclear regarding“employment examinations”, please contact the Career
Center.
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The Department of Registrar will make case-by-case decisions for delays for less than an hour.
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Disasters
Accident or suspension of public transportation(more than an hour’s delay only ＊2)
Saiban-in (Lay judge) system
・Participation in Saiban-in Selection procedure asa Saiban-in candidate
・Duty as a Saiban-in or a substitute Saiban-in
Committee for Inquest of Prosecution system
・Duty as a member of Committee for Inquest of
Prosecution or a substitute member of Committee
for Inquest of Prosecution.

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Final examination of a course offered by the credit
transfer system of the Consortium of University in Kyoto
National Examination

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Practical training for Certified Public Psycologist

Certificate issued by License and Qualification
Section, Center for License and Qualification
Certificate issued by License and Qualification
Section, Center for License and Qualification
Certificate issued by License and Qualification
Section, Center for License and Qualification
Certificate issued by the Office of the Faculty of Social
Studies and Graduate School of Social Studies
Certificate issued by the Office of the Faculty of
Psycology and Graduate School of Psycology
Certificate for Attending Employment Examination
issued by the examining organization (prescribed form)
Certificate of attendance at the examination issued
by the graduate school
Certificate issued by Career Center or theConsortium of Universities in Kyoto
Certificate of attendance at the examination issued
by the university that offers the course
Admission ticket for the examination
Certificate issued by Student Support Service
Center based on prior arrangement
Disaster Victim Certificate
Certificate of delay issued by the railway/bus
company

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Teaching Practicum

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The ILA Office
The ILA Curriculum
Course Registration(3) Your answer sheet may be deemed invalid if:
a. You did not fill in your name.
b. You did not take the examination in the designated room.
c. You made corrections to your name.
(4) The following acts will be considered as academic dishonesty.
a. Impersonating someone in an examination.
b. Writing notes on the desks, clothing or body when taking an examination.
c. Using permitted items for unauthorized purposes such as writing notes on them when taking an
examination.
d. Bringing crib notes, reference books, and notes that are not allowed. Copying answers from otherstudents’
examinations. Obtaining answers from other students.
e. Providing information to other students, or other acts that benefit other students during theexamination.
f. Talking, swapping answers with other students during the examination or exchanging answer sheets
between distribution and collection of answer sheets.
g. Failing to follow instructions provided by an invigilator.
(5) The following acts could be considered as academic dishonesty.
a. Cheating on an examination by obtaining unauthorized materials.
b. Starting an examination prior to the specified time.
c. Continuing to use writing materials or an eraser after an invigilator has called for an examination tofinish.
d. Bothering others during an examination.
e. Using a mobile phone (including smartphone), personal computer (including mobile PC), tablet, or smart
watches with an Internet function, portable media players, or portable recording devices, or having themin an unauthorized place.
f. Using a portable device or watch that makes sound (incoming calls, alarm, vibration, etc.)
g. Other activities that damage the fairness of the evaluation of an examination.
(6)	If your act is confirmed by the faculty council as an act of academic dishonesty specified in the preceding
two paragraphs, you will fail all of the courses that you have registered for in the semester concerned,
and the decision will also be publicly announced. (Certain courses as designated by the faculty council
are excluded from this measure.)

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Period
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Exam Time
9:20 − 10:30
11:00 − 12:10
13:25 − 14:35
15:05 − 16:15
16:45 − 17:55
18:25 − 19:35
20:05 − 21:15

Student Information■ Notes on Examinations in Essay or Report Format(1)a.	You must attach a prescribed cover sheet (downloadable at https://www.doshisha.ac.jp/students/
curriculum/exam_type.html【Japanese version】or ILA private website https://ila.doshisha.ac.jp/lia/en/
private/essays-reports.html【ILA Version】) to the essay or report.
b. The cover sheet and the receipt of report must be filled in with pen.
c. You must submit the essay / report in person, presenting your Student ID Card. Submission by mail will
not be accepted.
d. When directed to submit your essay / report directly to the professor (e.g. submission by email), youmust follow the professor’s instructions.
e. No late essays or reports will be accepted. However, if it has become apparent on the due date that you
will not be able to submit it by the deadline due to an unforeseen accident or other circumstances
beyond your control, you must contact the office before the deadline and follow their instructions. Even
if you manage to turn in your essays/reports right before the deadline, we will not accept essays/reportson that day if they are not stapled, with incomplete report cover sheet, and/or if your student ID isunready.
f. Once you have submitted a report, you may not make any additions or corrections even if it is before thedue date.
g. You are advised to keep the receipt of report until you receive your grade for the course.
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■ Office Hours
CampusesCenter for Academic Affairs, Shinmachi Campus
Faculty of Social Studies and Faculty of Policy Studies
Office of School of Theology
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Kyotanabe

The Institute for the Liberal Arts Office
Center for Global Education and Japanese Studies
Center for Academic Affairs, Kyotanabe Campus
Faculty of Life and Medical Sciences, Faculty of Healthand Sports Science, Faculty of Psychology, Faculty of
Global Communications, Department of Registrar, andCenter for License and Qualification
Office of Faculty of Culture and Information Science
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ImadegawaName of Office
Center for Academic Affairs, Imadegawa Campus
Faculty of Letters, Faculty of Law, Faculty of
Economics, Department of Registrar, and Center for
License and Qualification
Center for Academic Affairs, Imadegawa Campus
Center for General and Liberal Education

Course Registration■ Multifaceted Evaluation during class
Depending on the method of evaluation, “Makeup Examinations”, “Notes for Examination”,“Notes on
Examinations in Essay or Report Format”, and“Notes on Examinations when using Learning Management
Systems (LMS) such as e-learning”can be applied to Multifaceted Evaluation during class.

The ILA Curriculum■ Notes on Examinations when using Management Systems (LMS) such as e-learning:
Note the following points when taking an examination using a Learning Management System (LMS).
a. You are not allowed to let another individual know your password or borrow your Student ID Card.
b. The acts outlined in a. will be considered as academic dishonesty. If it is confirmed by the faculty council
as an act of academic dishonesty, you will fail all of the courses you have registered for in the semester
concerned, and the decision will also be publicly announced. (Certain courses as designated by thefaculty council are excluded from this measure.)

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For cases of suspected plagiarism
The following acts will be considered as suspected plagiarism. If you are confirmed by the faculty council
to have plagiarized submitted course work, you will fail all of the courses that you have registered for in
the semester concerned, and the decision will also be publicly announced. (Certain courses as
designated by the faculty council are excluded from this measure.)a. Using the writing of another individual, or information from the Internet as your own without citing thesource.
b. Submitting another individual’s report or article as your own.
c. Submitting a report or an article that you have asked another individual to compose for you.
d. Composing a report or an article for submission as another students’work.
e. Obtaining another individual’s report or article for the purpose of copying or providing anotherindividual with your own report or article for the purpose of copying.
f. Other activities that damage the fairness of the evaluation of a report or an article.

Overview(2)Overview■ Academic Performance
Grading System
Undergraduate courses are graded in five levels (A, B, C, D and F) and are converted to Grade Points ranging
from 4.0 − 0.0 (see the chart below), with which the GPA per credit is calculated.
Academic Grading Scale

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Grade
A
B
C
D
F

Grade Point
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0

Description
Excellent
Good
Fair
Pass
Fail

The formula to calculate GPA is:

The ILA Curriculum（Ⓐ×4.0＋Ⓑ×3.0＋Ⓒ×2.0＋Ⓓ×1.0＋Ⓕ×0.0）
GPA ＝ ―――――――――――――――――――――――――Ⓐ＋Ⓑ＋Ⓒ＋Ⓓ＋Ⓕ（Ⓐ to Ⓕ indicate the respective total numbers of credits for courses graded A to F）
Your official transcript will list the courses with a grade of D or higher and their respective grades, as well as
the overall GPA of all the courses you have taken. Courses that are not covered by the above system are
graded as PAS (pass), FAL (fail) or TFC (approved).

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Announcement of Grades
Students will be notified of their grades at the end of the spring semester (Middle September) and the end of
the fall semester (Middle March). We will not answer any inquiries regarding grades in advance of this time.
Inquiries Regarding Marking
If you would like to make inquiries or objections regarding your grades, you must submit the inquiry form to
the ILA Office within one week from the date of grade notification.

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Grade Changes for Repeated Courses
For students who repeat an F-graded course and receive a grade of D or higher, the most recent F grade will
be replaced by the new grade. An example is provided below.
Repeated onceYear

Course Name

Grade

2023

Academic PresentationF

grade changed

Year

Course Name

Grade

2024

Academic Presentation

C

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An F you received in 2023 will be converted to a C if you receive a grade of C in 2024. The grade point of
0.0 (an F in 2023) will not be included in the calculation of your GPA.
Repeated twiceYear

Course Name

Grade

2022

Academic Presentation

F

2023

Academic PresentationF

grade determined
grade changed

Year

Course Name

Grade

2022

Academic Presentation

F

2024

Academic Presentation

C

A grade of F in 2022 will be determined by receiving an F in 2023. Therefore, an F you received in 2022 willremain listed on your grade report. An F you received in 2023 will be converted to a C if you receive a gradeof C in 2024. The grade point of 0.0 (an F in 2023) will not be included in the calculation of your GPA.
Please be aware that grades for the following courses cannot be changed: Transferred Credits from theConsortium of Universities in Kyoto; Transferred Credits from Doshisha Women’s College of Liberal Arts;
Project-based Seminars in General and Liberal Education Subjects.

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If the reason for your absence was one of those listed below, please consult the respective office first.
OfficeThe ILA Office
Center for License and Qualification Office, Licenseand Qualification Section of the Center for Academic
Affairs (Kyotanabe)
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Office of the faculty offering the course or the ILA
OfficeILA Courses

ReasonSuspension from school due to a designatedinfectious disease
Participation in practical training of compulsory
regular course of license and qualification programs(Teaching Practicum, Museum Science (Fieldwork),
Library Training) or in nursing care experience
Participation in Saiban-in (Lay Judge) system
Participation in practical training of compulsory
regular course for obtaining a qualification etc.

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Absence Report Form
When you would like to inform your lecturer of the reason for your absence from class, you should submit a
Absence Report. The Absence Report form is available at the ILA Office. Fill in the required fields and submit
it to your lecturer in person. Submission of the Absence Report is optional and it is up to you to decide whichcourses you need to submit it to. Please note that the Absence Report is for informing your lecturer of thereason for your absence. Since Doshisha University does not issue official approval for absences,consideration of a Absence Report (whether or not the absence is counted against your attendance) is left tothe discretion of each lecturer, regardless of whether the reason is equivalent to those eligible for makeup
examination. If you have a document that certifies the reason for your absence (a photocopy is acceptable),
submit it together with the Absence Report, for example, a medical certificate in the case of illness, or a
“Certificate for Attending Employment Examination”issued by the examining organization (prescribed form)in the case of attending an employment examination.

The ILA OfficeClaims Committee System
If you have any requests for improvement in course contents and teaching methods that cannot be resolved
by direct appeal to the instructor, please consult with the ILA Office. After the ILA confirms the content of
the consultation, the claims committee of the ILA will investigate the facts and respond to you as necessary.
Please be assured that your name and student ID number will never be disclosed to the instructor, and that
consulting under this system will not put you at any disadvantage. If you would like to make inquiries orobjections regarding your grades recorded on the grade report, you must submit the grade inquiry report form
to the ILA Office within one week from the designated date of issue of grade reports.

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Announcement of Graduation Results
The results of approval for graduation will be sent to each student individually, immediately after the
meetings of the Faculty Council for the approval of graduates held in early March and in early September. We
will not answer any inquiries regarding grades and decisions on graduation in advance of these times.

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Overview

ILA Classroom Policies

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The faculty and staff of the ILA endeavor to create a small liberal arts college atmosphere that facilitates thedevelopment of collegial relationships among students and the building of partnerships between students andprofessors. The cooperation of students is essential for the creation and maintenance of this atmosphere.
Accordingly, ILA students are expected to show common courtesy to other students, administrative staff,
faculty, and the greater community at all times, both on and off campus. Please keep in mind that as a studentof the ILA your behavior reflects back on the Institute and Doshisha University.

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The general behavior expected of ILA students in the classroom is outlined in the following points. Pleaserefer to course syllabi for the specific classroom policies associated with each course.
1. Discussion is a key aspect of ILA courses. Help to generate discussion by arriving to class prepared, on
time, and ready to participate.
2. Please turn off your smartphones, laptops, tablets, and mobile phones. Students are not permitted torecord audio or film during class without the expressed permission of the course lecturer.
3. Do not go outside to smoke, to make phone calls, or to send or read text messages during class.
4. Please inform the instructor if you have an emergency and will not be able to attend class.
5. Please check your university email frequently as many instructors send inquiries and additional information
using the university email list.
6. The ILA does not tolerate cheating, plagiarizing, falsifying records, or participating in dishonest behavior.
In particular, plagiarism is defined as misrepresenting the work of others (whether published or not) as yourown, and may be inadvertent or intentional. Any facts, statistics, quotations, or paraphrasing of any
information that is not common knowledge, should be cited. As a general rule, when an academic offence
has been committed, a grade of“F”will be given for the course. The ILA will also take appropriate
disciplinary measures in cases where an ILA student has aided another student in an academic offense,
even if the student is not registered in the course in which the academic offence was committed. In cases
where a claim concerning an academic offence cannot be resolved informally, the ILA will set up an
academic claims committee to deliberate over the claim. The committee will be headed by the Assistant
Dean of Academic Affairs and include three ILA faculty members. The committee will not include theinstructor(s) involved with the academic claim. In the case that the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs is
involved with the claim or is unavailable, the Dean of the ILA will head the committee.

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The ILA requires that students understand and adhere to the following.

Overview

Consent

Sexual consent should be obtained and confirmed before any and all types of sexual activity. Consent is anagreement between participants to engage in sexual activity that must be clearly communicated.

Consent should happen every time for every type of sexual activity. Consent to a sexual act at one point intime is not an ongoing agreement to engage in that act or in any others.

The ILA OfficeConsent cannot be given by individuals who are underage, intoxicated, asleep, or unconscious. If an individualis persuaded, pressured, or threatened, this is not freely given consent.

Anything less than this could be considered assault or rape.

Please also see:https://www.doshisha.ac.jp/en/student_life/harassment/index.html
Legal Disclaimer
This information is not a source of legal advice.

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If you have any concerns or feel that you have experienced abusive or problematic behavior, please contact
the Assistant Dean for Students at the ILA.

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Please check the following website for thefull versions of the ILA course syllabi.
https://syllabus.doshisha.ac.jp

Overview

This seminar, subtitled “Experiencing Culture,” sets out tofamiliarize students with a few of the major topics and debates in
the field of anthropology. In particular, students will be asked tochallenge their own assumptions and stereotypes about concepts
such as “culture,”“race,” and “difference.” Rather thancontinuing to construct cultural boundaries of otherness, throughactivities in class (simulated ethnographic exercises,
discussions, film viewing, and presentations) and preparation
outside of class (reading assignments, written reflection, andgroup projects), we will instead focus on describing humancommonalities. (Gregory POOLE)

Introductory Seminar B【INTROSEMINAR B】

This seminar introduces students to concepts and theories in the
study of social life by focusing on topics such as classification,
kinship, socialization, symbols, and identity. By becoming familiar
with different ways groups see their worlds, students will be able
to reflect on their own socio-cultural assumptions. We will draw
upon ethnography and ethnographic perspectives to illustrate
key concepts. As this is a seminar course, students are expectedto actively participate in class discussions and group work. All
students will have the opportunity to lead their classmates in agroup/class discussion. (Jennifer MCGUIRE)

Introductory Seminar C【INTROSEMINAR C】

Historiography and Historical Methodology is a seminar-stylecourse that focuses on the way historians “do” history. This
course gives an overview on how historians have written history
and interpreted the past through the ages, and deals with history
as a contemporary academic subject. Historiography andHistorical Methodology will provide a foundation for later coursesof the ILA curriculum. (David UVA)

Introductory Seminar D【INTROSEMINAR D】

This course introduces basic economic principles by considering
the application of economic theory in the analysis of legal
systems. No prior knowledge of either economic or legal concepts
is required. We cover a number of economic concepts such as
marginal analysis, opportunity cost, efficiency, equity, risk, andthe Coase Theorem. These concepts are applied to various legal
topics, such as, property, contracts, liability, negligence, fines,
and litigation. (Colin DAVIS)

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Introductory Seminar A【INTROSEMINAR A】

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Intermediate Seminar C【INTERMEDSEMINAR C】

This seminar takes a procedural knowledge approach toJapanese history in the form of a group research project. In thisclass, students will learn history through praxis. In the first phaseof the project, students will acquire factual and conceptual
knowledge about a particular historical period through extensive
reading and discussion. The second phase focuses on research inorder to answer the questions that have arisen during the firstphase. In the last part of the course, a student-centered study
guide will be composed containing basic historical knowledge thatstudents deem crucial for understanding the historicalnarratives, concepts, terms and chronology that is frequently
encountered in Japanese history textbooks. (David UVA)－－ 35 －－

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This course prepares students for the advanced seminar by providing an
opportunity to design, conduct, present, and write up an original
qualitative research project. It culminates in the presentation of asemester-long research project in the social sciences as well as thesubmission of a literature review. Themes and topics will be chosen by
students according to students’research interests. Students will begin
the research process by conducting a thorough literature review tosituate their research within existing knowledge. Over the 15 weeks,
students will deepen their understanding of a specific topic whiledeveloping the ability to critically discuss related concepts and theories.
Although guidance will be provided by the instructor at every stage, thisseminar is recommended for students who are prepared to takeownership over their own learning, engage in critical thinking, andactively participate in discussions and activities. (Jennifer MCGUIRE)ILA Courses

Intermediate Seminar B【INTERMEDSEMINAR B】

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This course, subtitled“Analyzing Culture,”sets out to familiarize
students with the way in which a variety of human groups go
about solving the problems that their social lives andenvironments create for them. Through reading assignments,
written work, student-led discussions, and short presentations,
we will build knowledge around the processes of social“structure”and individual“agency.”Considering these processes
that allow us to spin webs of cultural meaning, in what ways do
humans create, learn, and transmit cultural patterns, and how
can we as anthropologists better interpret and understand thesepatterns, both in ourselves and others? (Gregory POOLE)The ILA Curriculum

Intermediate Seminar A【INTERMEDSEMINAR A】

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In what ways do citizens get involved in politics? Which types ofpeople are more likely to participate? Does it matter? What do
citizens want from their governments? What do citizens get? Why
do people vote? Through examining some of the existing researchand debates on citizens’
values and preferences, we will gain anunderstanding of some of the issues that are at the heart ofcontemporary democracy. The readings focus on the U.S. and on
Western European countries, but students choose countries fromoutside the readings for their research projects. (Gill STEEL)

Overview

Introductory Seminar E【INTROSEMINAR E】

Overview

This course provides a general introduction to econometrics, afield that uses mathematical economics, economic data, andstatistical inference to test economic theory empirically. In
particular, as economic data mostly cannot be generated by acontrolled experiment, a special set of statistical tools has to be
applied in the quantitative analysis of economic phenomena. This
course considers the practical use of these tools using a handson approach. (Colin DAVIS)Intermediate Seminar E【INTERMEDSEMINAR E】

In this course, students study a variety of research methods.
They then write research designs for three small scale research
projects using these methods and conduct one project. This is a
project based course that helps students prepare to write theirgraduate theses by learning about, and practising, a variety of
research methods on small scale projects. The projects are
flexible, depending on students’research interests; timing; andthe scope of the projects. The projects may be pilot studies thatcan be used in students’
graduate theses. (Gill STEEL)

Advanced Seminar 1 ① / Advanced
Seminar 2①

Students will work with the instructor on proposing, constructing,and implementing an ethnographic research project in Seminar 1,
and then writing up this project into an undergraduate thesis in
Seminar 2. This research project will be undertaken using
ethnographic and other qualitative research methods. Students
considering this course are therefore strongly encouraged to also
complete the elective course, Introduction to Qualitative
Research Methods. (Gregory POOLE)

Advanced Seminar 1 ② / Advanced
Seminar 2②

In this seminar, students apply the knowledge that they havegained through coursework undertaken in the first three years of
their degrees as they design, propose, implement, and report on
the results of a substantial independent research project. The
main focus of this seminar style course is to guide students in aqualitative research project relating to anthropology andsociology through group discussions, presentations, and writing
assignments. (Note: This seminar is not recommended forstudents who wish to engage in quantitative research, andstudents are encouraged to complete Introduction to Qualitative
Research Methods before enrolling.) In the first semester,
students prepare a research proposal. In the second semester,
students work toward the completion of a Research Report or
Honors Thesis. (Jennifer MCGUIRE)The ILA OfficeIntermediate Seminar D【INTERMEDSEMINAR D】

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Advanced Seminar 1 ④ / Advanced
Seminar 2④Students apply the knowledge that they have gained throughcoursework undertaken in the first three years of their degrees as
they design, propose, implement, and report on the results of a
substantial independent research project. The main focus of thisseminar style course is to guide students in their applications ofdata analysis in the study of issues relating to business andeconomics through writing assignments, presentations, andgroup discussion. (Colin DAVIS)

Advanced Seminar 1 ⑤ / Advanced
Seminar 2⑤

In the first part of this course, students will complete a proposal(prospectus) for their graduation thesis, due in stages
throughout the course. We will focus on the concrete issues ofconducting research: picking a topic, generating hypotheses,
case selection, measurement issues, selecting appropriatequantitative and qualitative methods. Then in the second part ofthe course, we will concentrate on completing the research,
writing up and presenting the thesis. By the end of this course,
students will be able to conceptualize a research problem anddevelop an appropriate design, measurement, and data collection
approach to bring evidence to bear on their chosen topic. (Gill
STEEL)

Honors Thesis

This course represents an opportunity for students todemonstrate the knowledge and skills that they have developed
over the duration of their degrees as they endeavour to complete
a substantial independent research project under the guidanceof a thesis advisor in their Advanced Seminar 1 and Advanced
Seminar 2.

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Historical Research is a seminar-style course in which students
propose, implement, and report on a history related research
project. This course is separated into two parts. In Part 1(Semester 1), students formulate a research proposal andpresent their historical topics, sources and methodology. In Part
2 (Semester 2), students complete the implementation of theirresearch projects and write their graduate theses. (David UVA)

Overview

Advanced Seminar 1 ③ / Advanced
Seminar 2③

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Overview

This course is an introduction to the basic skills required to
conduct library and internet research and prepare research
reports. In this course students learn about the basic research
process and gain the skills to find necessary information for
papers, presentations, and other class assignments. The course
focuses on topics such as: developing skills to be able to define a
research topic and search strategy; identifying different
information formats and being able to choose the mostappropriate for the research topic; developing and refining
search techniques for electronic and Internet resources; using
the library’s electronic resources effectively; and developing
skills to be able to cite bibliographic references correctly inproper style.

Introduction to Information Systems【INTROINFO SYSTEMS】

This course provides an overview of information systems. Topics
might include hardware and software fundamentals, the use ofsoftware packages, the effective use of the Internet and othercommunication tools, as well as the ethical use of computers inbusiness and society. Through hands-on activities andassignments, students learn: to identify and utilize informationand computer system components and peripherals; to use theworld-wide web and other communication tools in a variety ofsettings; knowledge of basic system software and application
software; and how to create and/or modify files appropriately
through the use of tools such as word processor, spreadsheet,presentation, and database software.

Academic Presentations and Debate【ACADEMIC
PRESEN】

This course teaches students rhetorical skills. During the firstpart of this course, students practice a variety of presentation
skills and become adept at giving academic presentations in frontof an audience. The second part of this course focuses on the artof debate and concentrates on logic, argumentation, andpersuasive speaking techniques.

Academic Writing

This course equips and positions students to operate asuniversity-caliber writers. Focus is placed on developing original
academic arguments, using appropriate textual evidence tosupport these arguments, the ability to use counter-arguments
to temper and strengthen ideas, and developing a sophisticatedand elegant prose style. This interactive course provides
students with an opportunity to improve the communication skills
necessary for success in university and beyond.

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Library Research Skills【LIBR
RESEARCH SKILLS】

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Probability for the Social Sciences

Probability theory has become one of the most widely appliedbranches of mathematics, and its understanding is essential fordeveloping strong mathematical skills in social sciences.
Probability theory is the mathematical foundation of statistics,
which is used in almost all quantitative analyses in social
sciences. This course introduces fundamental probabilistic
concepts such as the basics of set theory, sample spaces, events,
probability measures, conditioning, expectation, variance,
discrete and continuous random variables, distributions, laws oflarge numbers, Markov chains. We also use these concepts toanalyze real-world problems in social sciences.

Introduction to Asian Philosophy andThought【ASIANPHILOSOPHY】

This course introduces students to examples of Asian
philosophies from areas such as China, India and Japan. The
course focuses on the Japanese example of modern thought andexamines the ways Japanese thinkers make philosophy in at least
three texts of the pre-Meiji, Meiji and post-Meiji periods, in orderto survey various aspects of this rich and complex field ofinvestigation. This course explores not only historical,
sociological and political contexts of philosophy but alsoemphasizes methodology and exercises.

Introduction to Social, Political, andEconomic Thought【SOC

POL ECON THOUGHT】

This course explores influential ideas about the individual, thestate, society, economics, and culture through an introduction to
specific aspects in the development of social, political andeconomic thought. Students consider the ideas of selectedphilosophers such as Durkheim, Hegel, Hobbes, Hume, Marx,
Rousseau, and Smith. The course focuses on learning throughreading and discussion and helps students engage with complex
texts, sophisticated language and think critically.

The ILA OfficeThis course provides an introduction to the mathematicalmethods used for analysis in business, economics, and the social
sciences and gives the essential mathematical foundation
required to study business management. This course provides an
overview of algebra, calculus and other mathematical methods
required for other courses in the ILA curriculum.

Overview

Mathematical Methods for the Social
Sciences【MATHEMATICALMETHODS】

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Overview

This course introduces students to Western philosophy and thestudy of morality. The first part of this course offers a general
overview of philosophical reasoning and methods, through thewritings of influential thinkers from Hellenic times to
Enlightenment. In the second part, we focus on ethical theories
such as utilitarianism and deontology, and apply ethicalquestions and arguments to contemporary issues.

Introduction to Qualitative Research
Methods【INTROQUAL RESEARCH】

This course introduces students to the ways social scientists
employ qualitative research to identify, document, and analyze
complex social phenomena and patterns of social interaction.
Some of the methods that students learn include participant
observation, interviews, life histories, and ethnographic analysis.
Students practice identifying relevant research questions,conducting small qualitative projects using one or more researchmethods, and working collaboratively. An important part of thiscourse is a discussion of the ethical implications of qualitative
research.

Introduction to Quantitative Research
Methods【INTROQUANT RESEARCH】

This is an experiment-oriented course that offers an accessible
introduction to the elementary statistical theories andtechniques of modern social research in a practical context.
Following detailed and logical explanations for the rationale andutility of statistical methods in the social sciences, students
practice the procedures of data analysis using actual data andsoftware to understand the essence of each method. The content
is divided in five parts: description, from description to decision
making, decision making, from decision making to association,
and applying statistics.

Advanced Mathematical Methods for
the Social Sciences

Calculus-often described as the mathematics of change-has
incomparably broadened the scope of mathematical investigation
since its inception, and it has been so widely used that there ishardly an academic or a professional field that does not benefit
from it. In this course, we investigate the widespread
applications of calculus in the social sciences and examine how tosolve real-world problems using calculus. We analyze diverse
examples-drawn from academic and government sources,
commercial and business sectors, and current events-to develop
practical calculus skills required for addressing actual issues inthe social sciences.

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Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics【PHILOSOPHY& ETHICS】

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Introduction to Kyoto【INTROKYOTO】

Since the Heian period, Kyoto has played a role as a cultural
center and the capital of Japan. By considering various aspectsof the traditional culture of Kyoto, you will notice that somethingimportant has been forgotten in modern society. Knowledge ofaspects of Kyoto traditional culture is something that can be
widely appreciated, transcending time and place.

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Student Information

This is a lecture-oriented course that offers a general overview ofsocial, cultural, political and economic developments in Japanbetween 1980 and the present day. This course introduces
students to contemporary topics in the media such as the aging
society, family life, cultural trends, the economic crisis, poverty,
political parties, democracy, the constitution, international
relations, immigration, territorial disputes, environmental
problems, the imperial household, and organized crime.

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Japanese Issues and Topics【JPNISSUES & TOPICS】

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This course investigates the people who come together for the
purposes of practicing a given activity. Currently the course
studies “Chanoyu”, one of Japan’s greatest cultural arts.
Chanoyu is often called a complete art form due to thesynthesizing of many other traditional arts. It stands at the
pinnacle of Japanese hospitality and through its connection toZen, the samurai and art, it has been very influential throughout
Japanese history. This course introduces the Way of Tea throughnot only academic lectures but also by giving an opportunity toactually prepare and serve tea. Learning about the interaction
between host and guest should give a deeper understanding ofdaily etiquette in Japan that has its roots in Chanoyu.

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Communities of Practice in Japan【COMNTY
OF PRACTICE】

The ILA OfficeThis course is for students who are beginning their study ofJapanese and have no proficiency, or very elementary
proficiency. The aim is to instill students’proficiency in Japanese
by developing the oral and written communication skills
necessary for successful participation in culturally appropriate
interactions with other Japanese speakers. This is accomplishedthrough activities and assignments in English that increase bothstudents’knowledge about Japanese (e.g., knowledge ofJapanese grammar, vocabulary, sociocultural issues, learning
strategies) as well as sessions in Japanese designed to increase
competence in actually using this linguistic knowledge with a highdegree of accuracy (e.g., listening and speaking practice, use inreal-life settings, self-expression through writing).

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Basic JapaneseOverview“The Doshisha”, which includes today’s Doshisha University as
well as various other associated educational institutions, wasfounded in 1875 as one of the first Protestant schools in Japan.
It was the initiative of the educator Niijima Jo and was carried out
with the cooperation of American missionaries. The aim of thiscourse is to introduce students to the life and work of Niijima inthe context of both the wider picture of Christianity in Japan aswell as the early history of the Doshisha. For that purpose
students learn about a variety of relevant topics such as the early
Catholic mission in Japan (the“Kirishitan Period”), the 19th
century Protestant and other missions, indigenous Japanese
Christian movements, the social impact of Christianity, and theBible in Japan.

Geography of Japan

This course introduces basic concepts of contemporary
geography by examining human influence on the environment andthe environment’s impact on humans, covering both the physicaland human dimensions of geography in Japan. Major
characteristics and issues of various regions of Japan arepresented, including diverse topics such as patterns andprocesses of Japan’s climate and landforms, environment andnatural resources, population distribution and migration, political
territory and urbanization, and economic activities.

Nature and the Environment in Japan【NATURE& ENVIRONMENT】

This course introduces students to the natural environment ofJapan, focusing on the connection of human inhabitants toecology, natural resources, and physical phenomena. Background
topics such as the topography, climate, biodiversity, natural
history, and geographic history of the Japanese islands are
examined together with issues surrounding the various
manifestations of interactions between humans, other living floraand fauna, and the non-living, including topics such as“satoyama”, river, wetland, coastal, and urban built
environments, land management, nature conservation, andenvironmental movements. Students are encouraged to apply
knowledge gained in class and assignments by actually exploring
nature and the environment in the field (e.g., gardens, mountains,natural museums, etc).

Religion in Japan

Introduction to the various forms of Japanese religious thought,from accessible past to the present. Japan in general is a lively
religious wonderland, and Kyoto even more so. Organized groups
adhere to all shades of the religious rainbow between Shinto,
Buddhism, Christianity, hundreds of new — and even new-new —religions coexist, are very much alive and practice a bewilderingly
diverse range of activities. The structure of class sessions
follows the historical development of religions in Japan, is
designed to provide an overview and aims to strike a balance
between generalities and the specific. This may also provide agood basis for those students intending to continue and deepen
their study of Japanese religions.

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Doshisha and Christianity【DOSHISHA& CHRISTIAN】

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Manga and Anime Studies【MANGAANIME STUDIES】

This course sets out to provide a window into Japanese culture byfocusing on the production and consumption of manga and anime.
Among the questions the course poses are: how are social
problems and solutions to those problems expressed throughpopular visual media in Japan and beyond? Students areencouraged to link their findings and observations to theimportance, dynamics and consumption of popular culture in
general, and to expand their understanding of specific social andcultural issues and debates in Japan.

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This is a lecture-oriented course designed to impart students
with a basic knowledge of Japanese history and to provide afoundation for later courses of the ILA curriculum. This course
undertakes a linear chronological survey of Japanese civilizationfrom prehistory to the year 1600, and offers a broad narrative ofpolitical, social, cultural, economic and religious developments.

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Introduction to Japanese History【INTROJPN HISTORY】

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This course represents an overview of the fundamental areas ofhuman life that social or cultural anthropology and related
disciplines aim to describe and analyze. The course begins bylooking at the contexts within which modern social anthropology
developed in the early 20th century and follows its mission to“explain human diversity”up to the present day. The importanceand function of ritual, gift exchange, rites of passage, thesystems of justice and social control, and the production of art
and appreciation of beauty are amongst the themes that thecourse investigates.

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What Makes Humans Human?
【INTROTO ANTHRO】

The ILA OfficeThis course introduces students to the diverse world of work inJapan, concentrating on how people operate in the creative,
hospitality, crafts and other Japanese industries. Rather than
readying the student for“work in Japan”, this course focuses on
demonstrating how inspiring work in Japan can be. Critiquing thewidespread expectation to become a nihon-teki shakaijin — theshape to which conventional industry often moulds new
graduates — the course attempts to provide students with core
Japanese work and relationship principles that encourage
adaptability, imaginative capacity, ingenuity, creativity, selfreliance, motivation and other skills which will allow them to be
successful across any industry in which they chose to work inJapan or elsewhere.

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Understanding and Experiencing
Work in Japan【EXPERIENCEWORK JPN】

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This course introduces students to Japanese society and culture
through exploring a wide range of topics important to gaining ananthropological and sociological understanding of Japan.
Throughout the course students are encouraged to criticallyevaluate commonly held notions of Japan, familiarizingthemselves with the various perspectives in the academic
literature. While analyzing both scholarly and popular theories ofJapan, we pay special attention to key topics and themes in the
study of Japanese society and culture (e.g., identity, work,
family, power, gender, language, religion, social control, etc.).
This evaluation and analysis of Japanese society and culture aredemonstrated by various methods such as in-class discussions,
essays, journal entries, and small research and fieldwork
projects.

Introduction to the Arts
【INTROTO THE ARTS】

This course introduces students to representative forms of thearts, which collectively are the imaginative and creative branchesof knowledge that include the performing arts, visual arts, andliterature. As an outlet of human expression that is greatly
influenced by cultural context, the arts takes on hugely diverse
forms. The expression that this course focuses on is one of the
traditional art forms in Japan — Noh theatre. Noh dates from the14th century and is still relevant and thriving in contemporary
Japan. Through lectures, reading, discussion, and workshops,
this course examines the various elements of Noh theatre —history, literature, culture, performative technique and style — toinstill in students a better understanding of how this example of
the arts is a powerful expression of Japanese aesthetic
sensitivity.

Introduction to Media and Communications【INTROMEDIA COMMUNIC】

The ubiquitousness of the internet, television, radio, films, music,
books, magazines and newspapers in our daily lives and theiroverwhelming impact upon society, the economy, politics, culture
and globalization lead us to the inevitable conclusion that we areliving in an“age of media.”This course provides students with ageneral survey of mass media and theories of communication. It
examines how communication and media forms, technologies,
institutions and industries have evolved historically, howmeanings and purposes of media have changed over time, andhow media have shaped our contemporary world and are
influencing our identities.

Introduction to Globalization【INTROGLOBALIZATION】

This course explores the complex phenomenon often referred to as“globalization.”Using a broad, conceptual approach, students are asked
to examine the common features of globalizing processes, such as
mixing, risk, speed, standardization, identity politics, mobility, andconnections. Students are also asked to consider from a multidisciplinary
perspective key questions that often arise when discussing the topic ofglobalization, such debates as: Is globalization a new phenomenon? Is
globalization related to neoliberal economics? Does globalization help tospread democratic ideals? Do the poor become poorer and the rich richer
through globalization? Does globalization lead to cultural
homogenization? Is globalization really just another word forAmericanization? The aim of this course then is to show how
globalization is not monolithic, but rather contested, constructed, andreconstructed, both in ways that constrain and empower individuals.

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Japanese Society and Culture【JPN
SOCIETY CULTURE】

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World, Youth, and Pop Culture【YOUTH& POP CULTURE】

This course sets out to understand popular and youth culture byseeing how such movements and communities are related to thewider cultures in which they arise. Beginning with the academic
approaches that have been taken to define the terms, the course
moves on to explore the history of popular and youth culture,trying to locate its social origins and contexts. Examining a wide
range of social, political, economic and other related aspects ofJapanese popular and youth culture, students view, read andanalyze a range of actual cultural products produced andconsumed since the end of WWII.

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National literatures play a significant role in the formation of the“imagined society”of the modern nation state. At the same time,national literatures interact — in often highly asymmetrical
relations of domination and subordination —throughintertextualizations, translations, and adaptations. This isespecially true for modern Japanese literature and its complex,
checkered, and sometimes difficult relationship with Western
literatures and with those of its Asian neighbors. This course
provides students with an overview of modern and contemporary
Japanese literature through the analysis of representative works.
The focus will be on processes of transculturation: how Japanese
authors have translated and adapted elements and concepts
from other literatures, and how has Japanese literature has been
received and interpreted outside Japan.

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Japanese and World Literature【JPNWORLD LITERATURE】

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This course focuses on the way that the media contributes to theformation and production of society and culture in contemporary
Japan. The course asks questions such as: how do the generalpublic consume and interact with media in their daily lives? To
what extent do the media and press enjoy press freedom? And,
what is the role of the media in helping to build democracy andfaciliate civil engagement and sovereignty in Japan? Students
are encouraged to compare the Japanese contexts given in classto other societies with which they might be familiar.

The ILA CurriculumMedia in JapanThe ILA OfficeThis is an introductory survey course in world history that
explores the rich diversity of human culture by examining
developments of major world civilizations. Starting with thecradles of civilization, this course will cover cultural, political,
social, religious, ideological and technological aspects andlegacies of the ancient Mediterranean and Middle East (Egypt,
Persia, Greece, and Rome), the Islamic world, Byzantium,
Western Christendom, and civilizations in Africa and theAmericas.

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World Civilizations

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This course explores the different ethnic groups in Japan in ahistorical, political and sociological context in order to debunk
the myth of Japanese ethnic homogeneity and monoculturalism.
After defining the core concepts of ethnicity we address current
political and social problems concerning ethnic minorities andforeign residents. Then we focus on the history of the ethnic
groups of the center and peripheries of the Japanesearchipelago. Next, we discuss foreign groups residing in Japanand their origins. Other topics that are dealt with are: global
migration, internationalization, ethnic integration, self-image,and nihonjinron.

Japan in the World: Cultural Flowsand Diasporas【JPNCULTURAL FLOWS】

This course sets out to explore the ways in which people who havesettled in the Japanese archipelago have developed a culture andlanguage rooted in cosmopolitianism, and taken them abroad toother parts of the world. Beginning with the pre-history of humancultural movements in the region and concluding with a variety ofexamples of contemporary Japanese diaspora communities, thecourse encourages the student to reflect on the inter-related
nature of all cultural groups, practices, and products.

Social Foundations of Language【FDNOF LANGUAGE】

This course explores the relationship between language, culture, andsociety, through the use of linguistic, anthropological, and sociologicalconcepts and methods. The course begins with broad discussions about
the nature of language, both human and animal, continues with a surveyof the fundamentals of linguistic analysis, and then builds on this basic
knowledge to discuss social foundations of language — the sociocultural
topics at the intersection of language, culture, and society. Considering
the societal and institutional context, in this course students are asked
to consider especially the patterns of communication in Japanesesociety, at the Institute, and amongst each other in the myriad oflanguages spoken on campus. Throughout these discussions students
are asked to examine the contributions of leading scholars to the history,
theory, and methodology of the field of sociolinguistics and linguistic
anthropology.

Asian Civilizations

This is an introductory survey course that explores the richdiversity of human culture by examining the developments ofmajor civilizations in continental Asia in the context of world
history. This course focuses on the cultural, political, social,religious, ideological and technological aspects and legacies ofcivilizations in areas such as China, Korea, India, and Southeast
Asia (excluding Japan).

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Social Foundations of Education【FDNOF EDUCATION】

This course introduces students to issues and approaches
relevant to the study of education within the fields ofanthropology and sociology. Education is considered broadly as
cultural transmission, whether as formal schooling or informal
learning processes. Students are asked to consider educational
experiences from the perspective of all actors involved (e.g.,“students”, “teachers”, families). The course takes acomparative approach, with Japan as a case example of local
context, in order to address questions such as the following:
What informal educational practices are present in society? What
are the societal roles of schools? What are the diverse
experiences of teaching and learning in various formal andinformal educational systems worldwide?

Nations and Nationalism【NATIONALISM】
This course explores Japanese nationalism in a historical context.
After a theoretical outline of the political and cultural constructcalled the“nation-state”we focus on the historical formation of
the Japanese state and the Japanese nation. Then we discuss
practical examples and expressions of Japanese nation-stateideology and national culture from the Meiji Period to presentday.

Advanced Themes in Anthropology【THEMESIN ANTHRO】

Students interested in this course will have grasped thefundamentals of anthropology. This course introduces a range ofmore complex themes and issues. The course considers how
anthropological theory is made as well as how anthropology ispracticed and applied in the real world. Content includes theory
from subfields such as psychological anthropology and examples
of practice from development and policy making.

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chronological survey of Japanese history from the year 1600
until the end of World War II. This course offers a broad narrativeof the political, social, economic, cultural and religious
developments that have shaped modern Japanese civilization.

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Modern Japanese History【MODERN
JPN HISTORY】

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Overview

This is a course focusing on the social aspects of disasters andtheir impacts on society. The course offers a basic
conceptualization of disaster from a sociological perspective,
followed by selected topics such as disaster vulnerability,
disaster processes, individual and group behavior, organizational
response, families, factors influencing disaster preparedness andresponse, disability and disaster.

Social Inequalities in Japan【SOCIALINEQUALITIES】

This course introduces students to inequality and difference inJapanese society. Students are asked to consider how changing
values and power relations within Japan effect inequalities in thesociety. The course examines post-war Japanese society with afocus on factors such as gender, age, class, education, wealth,local origin, region, and ethnicity. How do these differences
determine inequality and stratification in the Japanese social
system? How is social inequality and perception of differencechanging or persisting in contemporary Japan? How do theseinequalities affect us as individuals, domestic and foreign
students having varying degrees of“Japaneseness”?

Colonialism and Imperialism【IMPERIALISM】
This course undertakes a general historical survey of major world
empires (such as the Roman, Chinese, Mongol, Spanish, French,
British, Ottoman and Russian empires) and explores the different
dimensions and notions of imperialism and colonialism throughout
human history from a comparative perspective. The Japanesecolonial empire is examined as a special case study by focusing
on colonial management policies and practices in Taiwan andManchuria.

Advanced Media Studies【ADVCDMEDIA STUDIES】

Students interested in this course will have already become
familiar with fundamental topics within media and communication
studies. This course moves on to discuss the more complex issues
in the field. Amongst the topics under consideration are: how are
traditional and innovative media platforms ulitilized for the public
good? What responsibilities do media organizations have towards
their consumers? How do emerging platforms and changes inapproaches to media interaction present challenges or potential
solutions to place of media in society?

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Introduction to Contemporary Economics
and Business【CONTEMPECON & BIZ】

This course provides a rigorous introduction to a broad range of
economic issues from microeconomics and macroeconomics.
Topics may include the gains from trade, supply and demand,
goverment policy, firm decision-making, imperfect competition,and national income. Students learn about economic thinking anddevelop the ability to explain and predict economic relationships
using basic economic theories.

Introduction to the Japanese Economy【INTROJPN ECONOMY】

This course is designed to develop students’understanding of
the basic features of the Japanese economy. These features are
divided into three categories: the economic history andmarcoeconomy of Japan after World War II; the characteristics ofJapanese firms; and current trends in the economy associatedwith deflation.

Macroeconomics

This course is the study of the behaviour of the economy as awhole. This course considers Classical and Keynesian approaches
to the study of the macroeconomy. Students learn basic concepts
and terminology, and then apply them in formal economic theories
of national income determination, inflation, exchange rates, thebalance of trade, unemployment and short-run economic
fluctuations. The course discusses how governments and central
banks influence economic fluctuations using fiscal and monetary
policies.

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move around the world. Focusing on a range of topics including:
diasporas; migrant communities’relationship to their host nation;transnationalism as an identity-choice; migration as a lifechoice; and importation of global cultural products in order toachieve local political aims. The course demonstrates how
movement in the 21st century fulfills a diverse range of humanneeds.

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Migration and Transnationalism【MIGRATION& TRANSNAT】

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Overview

This course introduces the basic concepts, theories, andanalytical tools of microeconomics. Students learn the economy
theories used to explain the behaviour of consumers and firms,
and then consider the results of market interaction between
consumers and firms, through a careful study of the market
structures that arise under perfect competition, monopoly,
oligoploly, and monopolistic competition.

Introduction to Finance【INTROTO FINANCE】

This course provides a broad introduction to the financial system.
After discussing the role of money in the economy, students learn
how financial assets are priced in the markets for bonds andstocks, in coordination with interest rates. Students then develop
an understanding of how monetary policy is used to influenceinterest rates and asset prices, with consideration of the process
of money creation and the policy tools available to the central
bank. Finally, the course introduces several theories for thedetermination of exchange rates.

Introduction to Business Administration【INTROBUSINESS ADMIN】

This course develops an understanding of the basic concepts ofbusiness management that are used in the management ofcompanies. This course works as an eye-opening for thosestudents who would like to explore the business world in the
future. This is a workshop-oriented course where students are
expected to debate, discuss and heavily participate to de-bunk
the basic concepts of business management. This course
provides a foundation for future business management-related
courses in the ILA curriculum.

Introduction to Accounting【INTROTO ACCOUNTING】

With the growing complexity of business, it is now essential thatanyone aspiring to a position of responsibility have someknowledge of the fundamental principles of accounting. This
course presents the basic concepts and principles underlying the
preparation and use of financial statements. The differences andsimilarities between Japanese GAAP, IFRS and US GAAP arerigorously discussed.

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Consumers and the Market in Japan【CONSUMERS

MARKET JPN】

This course considers consumers and markets through a
discussion of the characteristics of marketing strategies adopted
in contemporary Japan. Students learn the basics of consumer
behaviour and marketing theory, and then consider recent
developments in marketing strategy. The course is completedwith a discussion of current trends in the Japanese market andthe emergence of the“creative economy.”

Ecology and Economy in Japan【ECOLOGY& ECONOMY】

This course explores issues relating to industrial pollution andenvironmental degradation through a discussion of theindustrialization and modernization process in Japan. Students
consider topics such as the Ashio Copper mine, Minamata
disease, the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident,
uranium mine development projects in Australia and Navajo
Nation, as well as rare earth refinery operations in Malaysia.
These topics are studied using an interdisciplinary approach thattouches on the roles of national and local governments, scholars,NGOs, and businesses in efforts to help victims and prevent
problems.

Industry and Labor in Japan【INDUSTRY& LABOR JPN】

This course provides students with an introduction to and an
overview of current issues associated with the Japanese labormarket through 1) a discussion of theories of labor economics,
and 2) a survey of current industry-labor related issues in Japanthat provide concrete examples of these theories. We will focus
on the most current and important Japanese economic andbusiness-related issues as these are happening in industry andlabor in Japan now.

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Kyoto is a city of revolution, history and innovation. In thiscourse, students explore various aspects of society and business
in Kyoto. Discussions focus on a variety of topics that help define
Kyoto. Topics include tourism, high-tech business and education.

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Society and Economy in Kyoto【SOC& ECON IN KYOTO】

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Overview

Today, “creative industries” such as art, design, music,
performing arts, and film are becoming increasingly important inmany parts of the world, including Japan, and are often
considered as major drivers of economic development. In thiscourse, students are introduced to the basic economic structureof creative industries, the related policy issues, and themarketing strategies adopted by major firms in creative markets.

The Financial System in Japan【FINANCIALSYSTEM JPN】

Students learn about the evolution of the financial system inJapan from the post-Meiji era to the present, and consider
possible directions for the future. The course begins with achronologically study of the financial industry from Meiji to the
1980s, focusing on how the particular characteristics of theJapanese financial system developed. Students then consider
current topics such as banking, security, insurance, Japan Postand central banking.

Financial Accounting in Japan【FINANCIALACCOUNTING】

This course provides an integral analysis of the financial
accounting standards in Japan. This subject has two parts. First,
the course provides broad insight into current Japanese
accounting standards with a review of the business and economic
climate within which Japanese companies operate. Second, thecourse analyzes the financial statements of Japanese
corporations-from the perspective of investors (in stocks andbonds), creditors and managers.

Introduction to Marketing【INTROTO MARKETING】

This course provides the practical knowledge required to conduct
fundamental marketing activities in Japan. Students consider
how to interpret information on topics such as consumer
behavior, product innovation, online advertising, competition,
pricing and distribution. Focus is placed on the development ofcomplete marketing plans that are compatible with bothconsumer needs and company goals.

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The Creative Industries in ContemporaryJapan【CREATIVEINDUSTRIES】

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Economic Growth

In this course, we consider the recent experiences of East Asian
economies with regard to economic growth and development. The
course is split into two parts. The first part consists of a basic
introduction to economic growth theory, including topics such as
physical capital accumulation, technological progress, andpopulation growth. We then consider what these theories imply
about the relationship between international trade, government,
and economic growth. In the second part of the course, students
prepare a research paper on the experiences of a specific East
Asian country, and then present their findings to the class.

International Economics【INT’
L ECONOMICS】

This course provides an overview of the process of globalization
through an introduction of topics in international economics, suchas the determinants of inter-industry, intra-industry, and intrafirm trade; foreign direct investment; fragmentation; offshoring;trade protectionism; capital flows; exchange rate determination;and government intervation in foreign exchange markets.

Corporate Strategy and Organization【CORPORATESTRATEGY】

This is a seminar-based course that provides the opportunity togain a wide understanding of strategy for all kinds of different
organisations. It also aims to provide students with a goodunderstanding of the issues and techniques of strategy that canbe applied during the course as well as in the future as
employees, managers or owners of a business venture.

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Facing globalization and a shrinking population, Japanese
corporations have been changing their business strategies andorganizational structures. This course provides an introduction to
strategic management through the study of various types ofJapanese corporations, including consideration of their strengths
and weaknesses, and their strategies and challenges.

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Japanese Corporations【JPNCORPORATIONS】

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Overview

This course provides an integral analysis of management
accounting in Japan. Students examine management accounting
theories, concepts and techniques with emphasis on management
accounting in Japanese corporations. Topics include some of theinnovative management accounting techniques that were
invented at Japanese companies, such as target costing, kaizen
costing, lean accounting, material flow cost accounting, micro
profit center, etc., as well as other“imported”concepts adopted
by corporate Japan, like Activity-based Costing (ABC), Activitybased Management (ABM), and balanced scorecard (BSC).

International Marketing【INT’
L MARKETING】

This course provides students with an opportunity to study
interesting aspects of the international business environment
and to improve their capacity to assess and solve international
business problems. In particular, students learn how to use
several analytical tools that will help them to evaluate thedeterminants of competitive advantage and comparativeadvantage in global competition. By conducting an intensive
examination of case studies, students are expected to apply
these analytical tools to actual business problems and develop
marketing and competitive strategies through class discussion.

International Business Communication【INT’
L BIZ COMMUNIC】

This course aims to develop students’abilities to communicate
effectively in global business transactions and international
management. Focusing on communication across nations andcultures, the course advances the following distinctive insights:
linguistic capability and communication competency are different
issues; linguistic skill alone does not guarantee effective
business communication; and, internationally, communicationstyles may differ in significant ways.

Industry and Corporation in Kyoto【INDUSTRYIN KYOTO】

This course examines the historical evolution of various theories
and practices in Japanese management using case studies on
Japanese corporations based in Kyoto. The course considers key
concepts in modern Japanese business management, such as
corporate governance, financial institutions, labor management,
keiretsu (industrial conglomerates), and gender andenvironmental issues. Students study in depth the strong
historical and cultural foundations that have been key to thecreation of successful businesses in Kyoto.

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Management Accounting in Japan【MNGMTACCOUNTING JPN】

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Introduction to Japanese Law【INTRO
JPN LAW】

Japanese Law is an important topic for comparative legal
scholars. This course begins with the development of the hybrid
contemporary legal system. We then examine the basic structureof the legal system, before turning to an in-depth examination of
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This course overviews selected“winners”and“losers”in politicaltheory. Which thinkers have come to constitute“the canon”andwhy? Why have other thinkers fallen into neglect? Examining
both well-read and lesser known theorists helps us examine theassumptions behind our thinking on government and citizenship:
what government is, how it should be practiced, and what
constitute the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.

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Winners and Losers: Introduction to
Political Theory【INTROTO POL THEORY】

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This course analyzes why some countries develop economicallywhile others do not. Topics include an introduction to theories ofgrowth, inequality and the globalization of economic markets,with a focus on implications for the developing world. Casestudies may examine income distribution; inequality (income,
opportunity, mobility, capabilities, gender, and ethnic); theramifications of global trade and capital markets for developing
countries; the political consequences of growth; the effects ofglobal market failures; and differences among countries in
economic power on trade, capital, and international migration.

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The Politics of Growth in Developing
Countries【POLITICSOF GROWTH】

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development in theories and practices of business management.
Key issues include Stakeholder Management, Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR), Business Ethics, Corporate Sustainability,
Climate Change and Environmental Management, and Corporate
Crime and Corruption. Later the course broadens its scope byintroducing the concepts and theories of economics. Students
examine issues including, but not limited to, economic system andresource allocation, economic growth, poverty, unemployment,
inflation, globalization, and international trade.

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Contemporary Issues in Business andEconomics【ISSUESIN BIZ & ECON】

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The Liberal Democratic Party has dominated Japanese politics
for decades. How did it win power? How does it maintain its
dominance? The course surveys postwar politics, focusing
particularly on contemporary party policies, politicians, andpolitical leaders. Students develop in-depth knowledge ofJapanese politics through reading, discussion, and independent
research throughout the semester.

Introduction to Comparative Policymaking【COMPARPOLICYMAKING】

This course explores policy-making as both a problem-solving
process and a political process. We first look at empirical andtheoretical models of policy-making and then turn to casestudies. The case studies examine the interplay between policy
development, institutions and actors, including bureaucracies,
legislators, the public, interest groups, and the media.

Introduction to International Relations【INTROINT’L RELATION】

The goal of International Relations (IR) is to understand, explain
and predict state behavior. This course introduces students to IR
theories that help us do so. We then apply these theories to realworld situations to test the utility of the theories that purport to
explain how the world works.

Comparative Politics

Many people assume that the political issues they encountereveryday are unique to their own country. In fact, few politicalproblems exist solely in one country, and systematic comparisonswith other countries can greatly improve our understanding ofsuch phenomena. The course is organized around various large
and interesting questions and the answers focus on specificregions or countries. These include: why do some countries havewelfare states while others do not? Why are some countries
authoritarian and others democracies? Are some institutions
more likely than others to produce desirable social outcomes suchas political stability?

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Power and Politics in Japan【POWER& POLITICS JPN】

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Citizen Politics in Japan and Beyond【CITIZENPOLITICS JPN】

We often hear“The Japanese think XX”or“Koreans like YY.”Or
people ask questions along these lines about people in our homecountries. This course allows us to look beyond guesses andstereotypes: What do people really think? What do they wantfrom their governments? What do they like? What kinds of things
do they do and how often? How religious are they? Do they
participate in politics? Understanding and learning how toanalyze people’s beliefs, values, and life styles are essential
tools for policy-makers, journalists, and business people. This
course is an introduction to data analysis using large scale public
opinion surveys that are conducted in most regions of the world.

International Relations in East Asia
【EASTASIAN RELATIONS】

This course aims to improve our understanding of relations among
the nations in East Asia. The course assumes that students havecompleted an introductory level course in International Relations.
Japan’s wealth and military spending give it the ability andpotential to alter the balance of power in the East Asian region.
Will it play a leadership role in helping to sustain the liberal
economic order in the face of China’s economic challenge?

Postwar Japan-U.S. Relations【JPN
U.S. RELATIONS】

This course seeks to deepen our understanding of postwar
relations between Japan and the U.S. We start with an overview
of the theoretical International Relations frameworks thatstudents have studied in introductory level classes. A
combination of developments means that the basis of Japanese
foreign policy (the U.S.-Japan alliance and free riding on theliberal economic order) is being questioned by some key actors inJapan. Which elements will dominate? Will Japan fundamentallyrethink its alliance strategy?

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The task of ending war and sustaining peace is proving arduous,
if not impossible, in many regions. Ending violence, hatred or
injustice requires understanding social science theories and bestpractices of experts to bring about sustainable peace. Thus, thiscourse provides a cross-disciplinary examination of issues
involved in war and peace to increase our understanding of thedilemmas that policy makers, the military, and activists face indealing with war and violence.

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Peace and Conflict

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Overview

This course focuses on the intersection between politics andeconomic development: is politics central to economic
development? Can political institutions determine policy choices?
Why do governments enact policies that hinder development?
Why do inefficient institutions survive? What is the interplay
between global and domestic influences? Topics may include:
land productivity; microfinance; health and nutrition; education;
gender; transparency; accountability; and corruption.

International Human Rights Law【HUMANRIGHTS LAW】

This is an introductory course on human rights policies andinternational human rights law. No previous specialized
knowledge of law or policy is required to take the course. The
course is divided into two parts. The first part covers generalknowledge about the concepts and theories of human rights,
culminating in mid-term presentations and an in-class policymaking simulation. The second part focuses on present day
human slavery. Case studies are introduced throughout thecourse.

Political Behavior, Campaigns andElections【POLITICAL
BEHAVIOR】

How do parties try to influence voters? How are campaigns run?
How do voters decide? In this course, we focus on how campaigns
are run in Japan, in a comparative context. We consider why
people run for office and how political parties, interest groups,
and electoral rules influence campaigns. Next, we will explore thecontent of campaigns — the positions candidates and parties
take, the effects of political contexts and campaign events, howcampaign messages are conveyed to citizens, and how this all
influences who wins.

Civic Engagement

What responsibilities do we have for improving our communities?
What does“improving”mean? What do we mean when we talkabout partnership and reciprocity in“service”and“communitybased” learning? Why do it? This course introduces thechallenges and opportunities of civic life in the early 21st
century. We examine key research on community engagement,
and explore strategies for responsible social and environmental
change that include service learning, leadership, and internshipsthat could develop our own civic engagement. We also meet somepeople who work to improve Kyoto.

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What Makes Countries Poor?
【EXPLAINING
POVERTY】

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International Law and Organizations【INT’L LAW & ORGNZTNS】

Despite the pronouncement of the phrase “Never Again” theworld continues to witness horrible crimes of war such as the
genocides in Rwanda and Darfur. Can international organizations
and legal institutions help us end these cycles of violence? This
course serves as an interdisciplinary introduction to international
humanitarian law and expose us to the reality of war crimes.
Principles of international humanitarian law and the international
legal system are examined. The political context andphilosophical issues are also discussed.

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Do the media influence the policymaking process? This course isan overview of the complex relationship between the news media
and policymaking, addressing this relationship as it affects
people, political intermediaries, political processes and choices,and the news media itself. How do institutions and processes
connect citizens and decision-makers through communication?
This course aims to deepen understanding of the uses andfunctions of communication channels in the political system;
knowledge of the policymaking processes; and the news media’srole and effects on these processes.

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Mass Media in the Policymaking Process【MEDIA& POLICYMAKING】

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This course assumes that students already have a working
knowledge of the institutions and mechanisms of policymaking in
postwar Japan. We focus on in-depth case studies: in the areas
we study, how did particular topics become part of the publicagenda? How do they then evolve into formal policy proposals
that become law? Who were the relevant actors? If there was astruggle, how did the struggle play out? What were the policy
outputs?

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Topics in Public Policy【TOPICS
PUBLIC POLICY】

The ILA OfficeThis course offers a broad overview of political psychology andpublic opinion, fields that use experimental methods, public
opinion surveys and theoretical ideas from psychology as tools to
help understand political processes. This course surveys some ofthe social, economic, cultural, and psychological aspects that
affect individuals’attitudes and values. The course aims tofacilitate understanding of the dynamics and logic of Japanesepolitics, including issues related to leadership, voting behavior,and the socialization mechanisms.

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Public Opinion and Political Psychology【PUBLICOPINION】

Overview

This course provides an introduction to some of the major interconnected economies of the world. The course deepens
understanding of the present world economic system, its origins,and possible future development. With a good understanding of
this system and its individual components, students will be better
able to function in the business world, and will be equipped witha broad foundation for the further study of economics.

Development and Law

Human rights are the focus of this student-centeredinterdisciplinary advanced seminar. This course explores the roleof law and legal systems in the economic, social and humandevelopment of countries in transitional and developing nations.
We begin by examining different approaches to the rule of law
and exploring various regional experiences with developing therule of law. Next, we consider the connections between law anddevelopment and international organizations, international trade,and revolution and transition to democracy. We conclude with aninternational human rights law and policy simulation.

Topics in Japan’s Contemporary
International Relations
【JPN

INT’
L RELATIONS】

This course examines specific topics concerning Japan in East
Asia after the Second World War. The course assumes basic
theoretical and factual knowledge of International Relations, but
begins with an overview of the history of the influence of the
Yoshida Doctrine in postwar Japanese relations with countries in
the region; Japan’s shift in its perception of the Japan-U.S.
Security Treaty in the 1970s through the late 1980s; and thesubsequent changes in East Asian relations in the post-cold war
era. We focus in-depth on selected contemporary topics.

Social Movements and Contentious
Politics【SOCIALMOVEMENT】

Social movements drive political, social, and cultural change andcan reshape society and social and political institutions. This
course introduces case studies and theoretical perspectives
related to contentious politics and social movements. This course
explores the major theoretical and empirical approaches used in
the social sciences to understand how, and under whatcircumstances, social movements emerge (or fail to emerge); howthey develop; flourish; become influential; or fade and die.

The ILA OfficeInternational Political Economy【INT’
L POLITICAL ECON】

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Special Lecture Series【SPCL
LECTURE SERIES】

Special Lecture Series provides students with the opportunity tolearn about specialized topics that are not offered as part of thenormal ILA curriculum. The course is taught by a visiting
academic, with the topic of the course depending on field of the
instructor. The course is not offered every semester.

The ILA OfficeFilm has been used to set political agendas, advocate policies
and as a means of political socialization. In this class, we analyze
the ideas embedded in the documentary and narrative films: welook at the ideological content of the images and narratives.
What does the film tell us about the values we seek in politics?
What behavior does the film praise? What behavior does it
criticize? Does the film celebrate or critique mainstream politicalculture?

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Politics through Film
【POLITICS
THRU FILM】

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Overview

Student Identification
All new students will receive a Student ID Card, a Certificate for Commuter Pass and a User ID in sets. Your
Student ID Card not only certifies you as a Doshisha University student but also can be used as an IC cardwith electronic money and electronic authentication functions. Please be careful with your Student ID Card,
as it contains your important personal information.

The ILA Office■ Student ID（学生 ID: Gakusei ID）
When you become a student at Doshisha University, you will be issued a student ID that indicates the Faculty
you belong to, the year you entered the University, and your student number. This ID will not be changed while
you are attending Doshisha University.
① 1 : Regular student

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①

②

③

④

② 1 : Undergraduate③ 20: ILA the Liberal Arts Program⑤④ Year enrolled (last two digits of the year)⑤ Student number (the ﬁrst digit refers to thesemester of entry. 0: Spring, 1: Fall)
Student ID

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Faculty,
Department andCourseDate of birth

1 1 2 0 2 4 0 9 9 9
文学部 英文学科〔国際教育インスティテュート 国際教養コース〕

Name (with Japanese
Katakana )

2024年
2028年

2005年 4月 2日 生

Expiry date (4 years)

ILA Courses■ Student ID Card（学生証：Gakusei-shō）Student Information■ Lost or Stolen Student ID Card

The Student ID Card is your official identification as a student at Doshisha University. You should always
carry it with you and handle it carefully. You may be required to show your ID Card when you takeexaminations, complete certain procedures at the office, apply for certificates and student discounts, receive
scholarships, apply for accommodation and part-time jobs, use the Library and Health Center, submit reports,
and borrow books.

If your Student ID Card is lost or stolen, you should report it to your nearest police station and notify the ILA
Office immediately in order to prevent unauthorized use of the IC function. You should also notify the
Doshisha Coop if you are using electronic money.
1. Replacement of your Student ID Card costs 2,000 yen. Please apply at the Certificate Issuing Machineat Shikokan 1st floor or Ryoshinkan 1st floor and bring the receipt to the ILA Office.
2. The application for and receipt of a replacement card must be made in person.
3. It takes approximately three business days to issue a replacement card after the applications.
4. Your application for replacement will be denied if the ILA Office finds any suspicious issues in regard to
the loss of your Student ID Card.
5. Once you submit an application for a replacement card, your old card becomes invalid. You must turn inyour old card to the ILA Office if you find it. The replacement fee is nonrefundable.

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■ Certificate for Commuter Pass（通学証明書：Tsūgaku shōmeisho）

Must be filled
in using a pen.

Fill in your current address.

Your Student ID and name are preprinted.

■ Bicycle Safety Class
Students commuting to Imadegawa Campus by bicycle are required to complete a Bicycle Safety Class before
receiving a sticker that allows them to park their bicycles on campus. The Bicycle Safety Class provides an
explanation of the traffic rules and basic manners that must be followed when riding a bicycle. Please notethat if you do not complete the Bicycle Safety Class, you are not be provided with a sticker that allows you topark your bicycle on campus. Please inquire at the ILA Office for dates and times of the Bicycle Safety Class.

■ Third-party Insurance
All Doshisha University students are covered under third-party insurance while they are commuting to or on
campus. Please be sure to report any accidents that you are involved in to the ILA Office as soon as possible
since you may be covered by the third-party insurance policy. If you are interested in purchasing additional
third-party insurance to protect you when you are not at Doshisha University, please inquire with the ILA Office.
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You can purchase・ a new student commuter pass for the subway 14 days before the commuter pass becomes effective.
・ a new student commuter pass for the bus 14 days before the commuter pass becomes effective.
・ a renewal student commuter pass 14 days before the commuter pass becomes effective in exchange for your current student commuter pass.

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Where to Purchase a Student Commuter Pass
You can purchase student commuter passes at the following places:
・ Shijo Subway Station, Bus Information Center in front of Kyoto Station, Sanjo Keihan Subway Station,
Kitaoji Bus Terminal, and Yamashina Subway Station (Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Monday
through Saturday / 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday and Holiday)
・ Takeda Subway Station, Rokujizo Subway Station, and Nijo Subway Station (Office Hours: Noon to 7:30
p.m. on Monday through Saturday / 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday and Holiday)
Note that these offices are closed from December 31 to January 3.

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Fill in the name of the nearest station from your current address and Doshisha University (Imadegawa Campus).
Write your commuting routes separately if you use several types of public transportation.

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How to buy a Student Commuter Pass
After filling in your certificate, take it with your Student ID Card to a commuter pass sales counter at a
station to buy a student commuter pass. Fill in an application form for a student commuter pass at a station
counter, and submit this form with your Student ID Card and your certificate to the counter person.

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You will be asked to show your“Certificate for Commuter Pass”when you buy a student commuter pass. The
certificate is issued annually by the ILA Office, and you must fill in your current registered address and theroute(s) when you receive it. The route(s) must be the shortest commuting route between the stations
nearest to your current registered address and to the Imadegawa campus. You can only change the route if
you change your address or you change to another type of public transportation. A student commuter passcan only be used when commuting between the university and your home. It is prohibited to change the routefor other purposes. When you move to a different address, you must submit a Change of Address Form to the
ILA Office and have the office officially correct the address on your Certificate for Commuter Pass. If yourcertificate is damaged, lost, or does not have a blank space to fill in, please come to the ILA Office for a
replacement free of charge.

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Commuting to School

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User ID and Password■ Notification of User ID
A user ID is required when logging in to computers and accessing computer networks at Doshisha University.
You do not need to renew your user ID as long as your student number does not change. The user ID expires
upon graduation.

The ILA Office● Difference between your user ID and your student ID
Your user ID and your student ID are different. Take care not to confuse them.

■ Passwords

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Passwords, which serve to verify that the individual entering the user ID is in fact that person, are extremely
important in using computers and networks. Failure to manage your password in a responsible manner will not
only compromise your own privacy, but also invite major damage both on and off campus by allowing
illegitimate use of your user ID and password. Exercise caution to keep it from falling into the hands of others,
just as you would for the PIN number of your ATM card.

■ If you forget your password

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Since passwords are extremely important, it is necessary to memorize your password carefully. If you forgetyour password, visit the IT Support Office (Shikokan and Ryoshinkan Buildings 1st basement level) withyour Student ID Card. Administrators cannot access users’
passwords so they will have to issue you a newone.

■ Changing your password

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The password printed on your User ID Notification consists of a random series of letters set by the systemadministrator for you to use to connect to the system for the first time. Do not continue to use that password.
Be sure to change it. For security reasons, you should change your password on a regular basis. Never write
it down on a notepad as this increases the risk of it falling into the hands of a third party.

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Since Doshisha University emails important notices to your university email account, please check youraccount everyday OR change your Office 365 account setting to forward emails to your private account.

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Email【How to change Office 365 account settings to forward emails to your private account】⑤ Click“Outlook”and then“Settings”(Gear icon) .

The ILA Office① Go to (https://www.doshisha.ac.jp/en/index.
html) and click“Visitors menu”.

The ILA Curriculum② Click“Current Students”.

Course Registration③ Scroll down to the bottom and click“Microsoft
365”.

ILA Courses⑥ Click“Mail”and then“Forwarding”.

Mail

Forwarding

Enter your ID andpassword to login.

⑦ C lick “Enable forwarding” and enter yourfrequently accessed email address.
Then tick“Keep a copy of forwarded messages”.
Lastly, click“Save”.
Enter yourfrequently accessed
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Student Information④ Enter your ID and password to login. Then click“Login”button.

Overview※Smartphone applications can also be used. Please read the QR code for the setup method.
▼Outlook for iOS▼Outlook for Android

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I. Suspension of Public Transportation Services (for all reasons)
1.Time of service resumption and classes / examinations start times
Time of Service Resumption

Class / Examinations Start

Between 6:31 a.m. and 10:40 a.m.

From 3rd Period

By 6:30 a.m.

After 3:56 p.m.

From 1st Period

From 6th Period

All classes / examinations cancelled

If a storm warning or any type of emergency warning is issued for any of the areas listed below, classes /examinations scheduled for the day will be cancelled, starting from the next period after the issuance of thewarning.

The issuance of an emergency warning for an area indicates a level of exceptional risk of a magnitude
observed only once every few decades. Residents should pay attention to their surroundings andrelevant information such as municipal evacuation advisories and orders, and should take all measuresnecessary to protect life.
When an emergency warning is issued while students are on campus, they should follow the directions
provided by the University. When students are at home or on the way to the University, they should take allmeasures necessary to protect life.
When the warning is withdrawn and it is deemed safe, the remaining classes/examinations for the day will beheld depending on when the warning is withdrawn. Otherwise, the University will make a separate
announcement according to the situation.

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For classes / examinations that have already started or are about to start when a warning is issued, theUniversity will decide whether or not to cancel them in consideration of the urgency of the warning.

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II. Storm Warnings (heavy rain warnings are excluded) and Emergency Warnings

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2.The above arrangement applies to the following cases.
[Imadegawa Campus]
a. When both Kyoto City Bus and Subway services are suspended in all service areas at the same timeb. When two or more of the following services are suspended at the same time (in all or part of the service
areas): Hankyu Railway (Kyoto-Kawaramachi − Osaka-Umeda), Keihan Railway (Demachi-yanagi −Yodoyabashi), Kintetsu Railway (Kyoto − Yamato-saidaiji − Osaka-Namba), JR (Kobe − Maibara)[Kyotanabe Campus]
a. When both Kyoto City Bus and Subway services are suspended in all service areas at the same timeb. When Kintetsu Railway (Kyoto − Yamato-saidaiji) service is suspended in all service areasc. When two or more of the following services are suspended at the same time (in all or part of the service
areas): Hankyu Railway (Kyoto-Kawaramachi − Osaka-Umeda), Keihan Railway (Demachi-yanagi −Yodoyabashi), Kintetsu Railway (Kyoto − Yamato-saidaiji − Osaka-Namba), JR (Kobe − Maibara), JR(Kizu − Kyobashi)

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Between 10:41 a.m. and 3:55 p.m.

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When public transportation services are suspended, or a storm warning or an emergency warning is issued,class and examination schedules will be changed according to the following criteria. In addition, remotelearning services may be put in place to accommodate the inability for students and faculty to travel tocampus. In such an event, other services may also take place on-line. Please maintain a close check on your
DUET account for updates and changes to services and circumstances.

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Suspension of Public Transportation Services, Storm Warnings,
Emergency Warnings, Class / Examination Schedule Changes & Remote Learning

Overview

1. Areas Covered by the Warning
・Sub-prefecture Region 1
Classes and examinations are cancelled when a storm warning or an emergency warning is issued for
Kyoto Nambu (south side of Kyoto) or Osaka.
・Sub-prefecture Region 2
Classes and examinations are cancelled when a storm warning or an emergency warning is issued for anyof the following areas: Kyoto-Kameoka, Nantan-Kyo-tamba, Yamashiro Chubu, Yamashiro Nambu,
Osaka-shi, Kita Osaka, Tobu Osaka, Minami Kawachi or Senshu.

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When a storm warning or an emergency warning is issued for any of the municipalities listed below, it isregarded as a warning issued for the corresponding Sub-prefecture Region 2, and classes and examinations
are cancelled. Some TV and radio programs may continue to use the name of region comprising several
municipalities for announcing warnings and advisories as in the past.
Kyoto Nambu
Sub-prefecture Region 2

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Nantan-Kyo-tamba
Kyoto-Kameoka

Yamashiro Chubu
Yamashiro Nambu

Nantan-shi, Kyo-tamba-cho

Municipality

Kyoto-shi, Kameoka-shi, Muko-shi, Nagaokakyo-shi, Oyamazaki-cho
Uji-shi, Joyo-shi, Yawata-shi, Kyo-tanabe-shi, Kumiyama-cho, Ide-cho, Ujitawara-cho
Kizugawa-shi, Kasagi-cho, Wazuka-cho, Seika-cho, Minamiyamashiro-muraOsaka

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Sub-prefecture Region 2
Kita Osaka
Tobu Osaka
Osaka-shi
Minami Kawachi

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SenshuMunicipality
Toyonaka-shi, Ikeda-shi, Suita-shi, Takatsuki-shi, Ibaraki-shi, Minoh-shi,
Settsu-shi, Shimamoto-cho, Toyono-cho, Nose-cho
Moriguchi-shi, Hirakata-shi, Yao-shi, Neyagawa-shi, Daito-shi, Kashiwarashi, Kadoma-shi, Higashiosaka-shi, Shijonawate-shi, Katano-shi
Osaka-shi
Tondabayashi-shi, Kawachi-nagano-shi, Matsubara-shi, Habikino-shi,
Fujiidera-shi, Osaka-sayama-shi, Taishi-cho, Kanan-cho, ChihayaAkasaka-mura
Sakai-shi, Kishiwada-shi, Izumi-otsu-shi, Kaizuka-shi, Izumi-sano-shi,
Izumi-shi, Takaishi-shi, Sennan-shi, Hannan-shi, Tadaoka-cho, Kumatoricho, Tajiri-cho, Misaki-cho

2. Time of withdrawal of warning and classes / examinations start times
Classes and examinations will be held as follows, depending on the time the warning is withdrawn.

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Time of Withdrawal of Warning

Classes / Examinations Start

By 10:40 a.m.

From 3rd Period (1st and 2nd Periods cancelled)

By 6:30 a.m.

By 3:55 p.m.

Still under warning as of 3:56 p.m.

From 1st Period

From 6th Period (1st to 5th Periods cancelled)
All classes / examinations cancelled

III. In addition to I and II, classes or examinations may be cancelled at the discretion of the
President in the case that they have been determined to be not feasible or unsafe.
IV. When transportation services listed I-2 announce their planned suspensions inadvance, classes and exams may be cancelled.
V. When a storm warning or an emergency warning is issued, where necessary, theUniversity will post an announcement on the Doshisha website, DUET, or message
boards for up-to-date information and announcements. Please make sure to check themduring the alert.

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(1) If you were absent from a class
Obtain a medical certificate or the prescribed“Medical Certificate: Infectious Diseases Prevented in School”
from the medical institution where you received treatment, and submit it (photocopy of the certificate isaccepted as well) together with the Absence Report to your lecturer. The Absence Report is available in ILA
office.

Also regarding report submission, make sure to contact the ILA office by the deadline and follow the
instructions.

What are the“Infectious Diseases to be prevented in school”?
Listed below are the“Infectious Diseases to be prevented in school,”enacted in Article 18 of the School
Health and Safety Law Enforcement.

Name of Disease

I

Ebola hemorrhagic fever, Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, smallpox, South American
hemorrhagic fever, plague, Marburg disease, Lassa fever, poliomyelitis, diphtheria, severe acuterespiratory syndrome (SARS), avian influenza (H5N1), and other new strains of influenza,
designated infectious diseases and new infectious diseases

IIinfluenza (excluding H5N1 type), pertussis, measles, epidemic parotitis (mumps), rubella (threeday measles), varicella (chickenpox), pharyngoconjunctival fever (pool fever), COVID-19,
tuberculosis, meningococcal meningitisIIIcholera, shigellosis, enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli infection, typhoid fever, paratyphoid,epidemic keratoconjunctivitis, acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis, and other contagious disorders－－ 69 －－

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Infectious Diseases to be prevented in school

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Please download the“Medical Certificate: Infectious Diseases Prevented in School”form from the URL below:
https://www.doshisha.ac.jp/attach/page/OFFICIAL-PAGE-EN-356/179360/file/rikan.pdf

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Obtain a medical certificate or the prescribed“Medical Certificate: Infectious Diseases Prevented in School”
from the medical institution where you received treatment, contact the ILA office within the designated period
and follow the instructions. For the details of makeup examination, please check the university website(https://www.doshisha.ac.jp/en/students/exam_type/index.html)

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In accordance with the School Health and Safety Act and the Detailed Regulations for Enforcement of the
School Health and Safety Act, Doshisha University suspends those who are or may be infected with any of the“Infectious Diseases Prevented in School” from attending classes or examinations in order to prevent
infection from spreading on campus. By following the designated procedures below, students who missedclasses or examinations due to infectious diseases will be given a special consideration and will not bedisadvantaged by the suspension.

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What To Do If You Suffer from an Infectious DiseaseOverview

Forms for Students

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The ILA Curriculum■ Certificates
Available at the Certificate Issuing Machine (in Shikokan, Ryoshinkan, and Jinshinkan Building 1F and
Kambaikan Building 2F) and the ILA Office. Student ID Card and cash are required. Your password for the
Certificate Issuing Machine is the same as the one used to log in to the university network.
Type of Certificate
Remarks
・100 yen per document (Japanese).
・300 yen per document (English).
Official Transcript
・If you want the names of courses that you are currently taking on your transcripts,
Certificate of Attendanceplease make the payment at the machine and apply at the ILA Office.
Certificate of Expected Graduation
・For students in the 7th semester, we are unable to issue Certificate of(Completion)
Expected Graduation directly from the machine. Please make the payment at
the machine and apply at the ILA Office.
・20% discounts apply to tickets for JR (one way that is 100km and over), someStudent Discount Card
ferries and busses.
（学割証／ Gakuwari-shō)
・4 pieces a day, 10 pieces a year at maximum.
・Valid for three months.
・Only students in the 4th year can apply through the certificate issuing machine.
Other students must apply at the Health Center.
Certificate of Health Examination
・For scholarship application purposes, it will take approximately 10 days to be issued.
(Available for students who undergo
Please leave enough time to apply at the Health Center.
Periodical Health Examinations only)
・For employment purposes, issuance period will be posted on the message
boards of the Health Center and ILA.

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Type of Certificate
Certificate for Commuter Pass
（通学証明書／ Tsūgaku shōmeisho)
Certificate of Graduation
Certificate of Withdrawal
Other Certificates

ILA Courses■ Application Forms
Available at the ILA OfficeType of Request and Form

Request for Leave of AbsenceStudent Information

University Withdrawal Form
Re-admission Form
■ Notification Forms
Available at the ILA OfficeType of Notification Form
Absence Report Form (refer to page 29)
Change of Name Form
Change of Address Form
Change of Guarantor Form

Remarks
・Student ID Card is needed.
・Free of charge.
・300 yen per document (Japanese).
・500 yen per document (English).
・3 business days to be issued.
・100 yen per document (Japanese).
・300 yen per document (English).
・1 week to be issued.

Remarks
If you are taking a leave of absence for one or two semesters due to medical
reasons or circumstances beyond your control, you must formally submit theRequest for Leave of Absence.
・You can only apply for a two-semester leave of absence before the start ofthe spring semester. Requests before the start of the fall semester can only
be made for a one semester.
・You must submit the Request for Leave of Absence by the first day of classesof the semester for which you plan to take a leave of absence.
・The fee is 60,000 yen for a one-semester leave of absence and 120,000 yen
for a two-semester leave of absence. The fee may be waived for a military
leave of absence. Please consult with the ILA Office and the Office ofInternational Students well in advance.
・The total period of absence cannot be more than four years.
・If you are going to withdraw due to any reasons, you must formally submit a
University Withdrawal Form.
・Students that do not pay tuition will be expelled from the university.
・Students who withdrew from the university for a period of less than five years
can apply to obtain approval for re-admission from the faculty.

Remarks
・Fill out the forms at the ILA Office.

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Letters of recommendation for internships, employment, and scholarships should be requested at least one

month in advance. Choose a professor who knows you well and can provide a personal evaluation. Students

Overview

Requesting Letters of Recommendation

are advised to request a reasonable number of recommendation letters per professor. In addition to thepersonal statement or essay that you have prepared for your application, be sure to include the following
information in your request letter to the professor:

2. When will you graduate and in which concentration?
3. What is the recommendation letter for?

The ILA Office

1. Who are you?

4. Do you have a career goal?

6. Why are you a good fit with the program that you are applying for?
7. What specific research have you conducted?
8. What extracurricular activities have you been involved in?
9. Do you have any work experience?

11. When is the deadline?
12. List research paper (report) titles and main findings for courses you have taken with the professor.
13. Courses and grades (marks) for those courses you have taken with the professor.

Course Registration

10. What languages do you speak and at what level?

The ILA Curriculum

5. What are the criteria outlined in the application?

ILA Courses
Student Information－－ 71 －－

Overview

Where Can I Get Administrative Services?
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https://www.doshisha.ac.jp/en/contact.html

The ILA Office
The ILA Curriculum
Course Registration
ILA Courses
Student Information

Service

Location

Extension
Number ＊1

Office Hour ＊2・Class information, Class
Schedule, Class Cancellation,
Makeup Class

Department of Registrar
教務課(Ryoshinkan Building 1F)

3200

Mon-Fri
9 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m.

・Study Abroad

Office of International Affairs
国際課(Fusokan Building 1F)

3260

Mon-Fri
9 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m.

・Housing
・Part-time Job
・What to do when you are
victimized by illegal business・Scholarship
・Late Tuition Payment
・Installment Payment of Tuition

Department of Student Life
学生生活課
(Kambaikan Building 1F)

3280

Mon-Fri
9 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m.

・Stolen, Lost and Found・Extracurricular activities

Department of Student
Support Services
学生支援課(Kambaikan Building 1F)

3270

Mon-Fri
9 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m.

Office of International Students
留学生課(Fusokan Building 2F)

3257

Mon-Fri
9 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m.

・Career Support

Career Center
キャリアセンター(Kambaikan Building 2F)

3310

Mon-Fri
9 a.m.-5 p.m.

・Support for Internet andComputer Labs

IT Support Office
IT サポートオフィス(Shikokan and Ryoshinkan
1st Basement level)

4567

Mon-Fri
9 a.m.-9:45 p.m.

・Borrowing and Return of Books
・Reference Service
・How to search for researchInformation

Department of Public andTechnical Services
学術情報課(Neiseikan Building 1F)

3980・Counseling for Educationaland Personal matter

Counseling Center Office
カウンセリングセンター(Kambaikan Building 1F)

3275

Counseling
Mon, Wed,
Tuein English
Thu, Fri
9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Wed, Thu, Fri
9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m.- 7 p.m. 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m.- 5 p.m.
12:30 p.m.- 5 p.m.

・Health Control

Health Center
保健センター(Kambaikan Building 2F)

3100

Mon-Fri
9 a.m.-12 noon, 1 p.m.-7 p.m.

・Chapel Hour・Christian Events
・Open Program

Center for Christian Culture
キリスト教文化センター(Clarke Memorial Hall 1F)

3320

9 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m.

・Support for International
Students (e.g. visa, scholarship)＊1＊2

Mon-Sat
9 a.m.-10 p.m.

If you call from the external line, call 075-251-XXXX (extension number).
Hours are subject to change during the spring, summer and winter recesses.

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Sun
10 a.m.-5 p.m.

■ Kyoto National Museum・Nara National Museum (Campus Membership)

Museum Websites
Kyoto National Museum https://www.kyohaku.go.jp/eng/index.html
Nara National Museum https://www.narahaku.go.jp/english/index_e.html

The ILA Office

Doshisha University is a campus member of Kyoto National Museum and Nara National Museum. The purposeof Campus Members is to provide students with opportunities to learn about culture and history byappreciating cultural properties that belong to museums. Please enjoy exhibitions at both museums for freeby showing your Doshisha University Student ID Card.

Overview

Discounts and Special Offers for Doshisha University Students■ Visiting Chado-Shiryokan (Chado Research Center Membership)■ Kyoto Campus Culture Partners System

The“Kyoto Campus Culture Partners System”is designed to help students obtain an in-depth understandingof culture and art, and a rich student life by providing an approachable environment to culture and art, andan opportunity to contact with society.

ILA Courses

Doshisha University is a member of the“Kyoto Campus Culture Partners System,”which provides students
with discounts on admission fees (or special offers) for educational and cultural facilities in Kyoto.

Course Registration

Who can get a discount? … Students, Faculty members and Staff
You can enjoy free admission to regular and special exhibitions by showing your Doshisha University Student
ID Card or staff card. You can visit as many times as you want and enjoy regular and special exhibitions
throughout the year (closed on Mondays and exhibition preparation periods). Visitors can enjoy tea serviceson the 1st floor. https://www.urasenke.or.jp/texte/index.html

The ILA Curriculum

Doshisha University is a member of the Chado Research Center.
The Chado Research Center is a museum established by the Urasenke Foundation and exhibits tea ceremony
related arts. The museum collects, preserves and researches every kind of material related to the tea
ceremony, and also holds activities in cooperation with local society. The Chado Research Center membershipwas started through the cooperation of the Urasenke Foundation and Universities in order to familiarize
people with Japanese tea ceremony and related arts.

For further details, please refer to https://www.consortium.or.jp/project/kanren/culture (Japanese only).

Make your time as a university student an important and memorable experience by joining a club or circle.
There are more than 300 active clubs and circles at Doshisha University that you can participate in as an ILA
student. It is also possible to create new clubs and circles by registering with the Student Support Services
Center. Pursuing extracurricular activities is a great way to make new friends and improve your Japanese
while developing organizational skills. For more information check the University Website at https://www.
doshisha.ac.jp/en/student_life/club/index.html－－ 73 －－

Student Information■ Joining Clubs and Circles at Doshisha University

Overview

Borrowing ILA Library Books
1. ILA Reference Library

The ILA Office

ILA’s Library Policy
You are strongly advised to purchase the books for the courses you register in. However, if you cannot afford
the books for your courses, some of the course books are available on short-term loan. To borrow books, youneed to bring your Student ID Card to the ILA Office.
Loan Periods
10:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
1:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m. to 10:45 a.m. next morning

The ILA Curriculum

Overdue Penalty Policy
・ Overdue more than 1 minute on the due date			…Your borrowing privileges will be suspended for 2 weeks.
・ Overdue 1 day…Your borrowing privileges will be suspended for 3 weeks.
・ Overdue 2 days
…Your borrowing privileges will be suspended for 4 weeks.
・ Overdue more than 3 days …Your borrowing privileges will be suspended for 5 weeks.
Penalty days will not be applied during summer and winter recesses. They will be applied in the following
semester.

Course Registration

Damaged Library Materials
If materials are stained, damaged or lost, you will be asked to pay for their replacement.

2. ILA course books

ILA Courses

You can also borrow ILA course books through the university library. Please find books using DOORS at
https://library.doshisha.ac.jp/en/guide/online/online.html
On the“Holdings Listing”page for a book, if“ILA”appears in the fourth column“Holdings location”, the book
is available at the Karasuma Stack Room. Please go to the book counter at the Office of Global Studies toborrow the book. Alternatively, if“参考”appears, the book is available at the ILA Office.

3. Photocopying materials at university libraries
According to the Japanese Copyright Act: Article 31（著作権法第31条）and the Regulations on Photocopyingat University Libraries in Japan（大学図書館における文献複写に関する実務要項），you must know and follow the
copyright regulations when making photocopies in the libraries of Doshisha University.

Student Information● Do you agree to keep the following copyright regulations on materials protected under the Japanese
Copyright Act ( ＊1) ?
1)You may photocopy only part ( ＊2) of each material.
2)You may not photocopy an entire article or paper from a periodical journal unless a certain period of time( ＊3) has passed since its publication date.
3)You may only make ONE copy per person.
4)The purpose of photocopying must be for personal study/research.
5)Re-copying and distributing photocopied material(s) is prohibited.
6)It will be entirely your responsibility in the case that any copyright issue occurs concerning the material(s)that you photocopied.
＊
1: for example, when it has not been more than 50 years since the author’s death＊
2: less than 50% of each published material＊
3: until the publication date of the following issue or at least three months－－ 74 －－

■ Library

Overview

Facilities

・ Search books by DOORS… https://library.doshisha.ac.jp/en/guide/online/online.html
・ Also see https://library.doshisha.ac.jp/en/index.html for detailed information about the library.

PCs that support software such as Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint as well as Edge to access the Internet
and use email are available at the locations below. The university provides computer support services at thefollowing computer labs and PC spaces. Please note that open hours differ depending on the academic
calendar.

★ English/Japanese OS
Computers in Shikokan, Ryoshinkan and Kofukan load operating systems both in English and Japanese.

■ Kambaikan Building■ Ryoshinkan Building

ILA Courses

Facilities for extracurricular activities such as the music hall and small theater, which can be used for live
space and meeting rooms, are available. Also, you can enjoy recreation areas such as the atrium space with afireplace and a large display, the Japanese rooms, the lounge space, the café and the sky restaurant.

Course Registration

PC Space (Imadegawa)
1. Shikokan Building………Basement
2. Ryoshinkan Building ………Learning Commons (2 & 3F)
3. Kambaikan Building ………1F
4. Rinkokan Building………1F
5. Main Library………1F

The ILA Curriculum

Computer Lab (Imadegawa)
1. Shikokan Building…SK basement Room 1, SK basement Room 9
2. Ryoshinkan Building…RY307, RY308, RY309, RY310, RY311, RY312, RY313, RY314, RY315
3. Kofukan Building…K21, K22, K25
4. Rinkokan Building…R303, R304

The ILA Office■ PC

This multi-purpose learning space can be used for a variety of learning activities, such as group discussion,presentation, writing reports, course preparation, and debates.

Doshisha Global Archives is now open in the basement of the Fusokan Building. There are about 9,000 English
journals available for inspection.
Open Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Usage: The books stored in the Doshisha Global Archives are for browsing purposes, and may not be takenout of the room.

■ Imadegawa-Kyotanabe Shuttle Bus
There is a free Shuttle Bus operating between the Imadegawa and Kyotanabe Campuses. The bus schedule
will be posted on the ILA message board and on the Doshisha’s website at https://www.doshisha.ac.jp/en/
student_life/shuttle_bus/index.html－－ 75 －－

Student Information■ Doshisha Global Archives

The Institute for the Liberal Arts
Doshisha University
Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-0898 Japan
TEL: 075-251-3302 FAX: 075-251-3304
Email: ji-ila@mail.doshisha.ac.jp

Website: https://ila.doshisha.ac.jp/ila/en