Modern Japanese Studies Program Assessment Checklist
Modern Japanese Studies Program Diploma Policy (Degree Granting Policy)
DP1 Students will learn the fundamentals of reading, writing, listening and speaking in Japanese, and will develop the ability to use Japanese for research and other activities in their fields of specialization.

DP2

Students will acquire knowledge in English about the thought, culture, history, institutions and other aspects of Japan, which serve as the foundations for modern Japanese studies. They will also develop professional expertise inliterature, education, law, political science, economics and other fields in Japanese.

While learning with their Japanese peers, students will come to clearly understand the similarities and differences between their cultures/lifestyles and those of Japan, and will develop cognitive ability that will support well-balanced
DP3 judgments on today’s complex social issues.
DP4

Students will consider the diversity of Japanese society by engaging in academic pursuits in Hokkaido, which has an ecological and multicultural environment different to other parts of Japan in terms of natural features, indigenous
people’s culture and other aspects of life.

DP5

Rather than simply becoming fluent in the Japanese language, students will receive a thorough education in the country’s literature, history, education, law, politics, economy and other aspects, and will develop a detailed
understanding of its society and culture. They will also have a strong drive to help serve as a bridge between Japan and other countries.

No.

Name of Survey/Review

Date

Cycle

Target1

Course Evaluation Survey

July,January

Yearly1st - 4th year
students

・Class satisfaction
・Level of comprehension
・Learning environment

Online Questionnaire

Student

Gives guidelines for improvement ofteaching methods by disclosing results MJSP
to academic staff.

2Academic Assessment

April,
1st - 4th year
YearlySeptemberstudents

Review of student grades

Review at the time ofCourse Guidance

1st year: ClassTeacher
2nd year and above:
Academic Supervisor

Conducts course guidance based onacademic assessment. Used as
reference for curriculum revision bydisclosing results to academic staff.

MJSP

3

First Year Student Survey
October Third Year Student
December
SurveyYearly・Learning environment
・Level of Competency
・Student Life

Online Questionnaire

Student

Used as reference for future revisionof educational system

Office of Institutional
Research

4Senior (Exit) Survey

Yearly 4th year students

Satisfaction of curriculum and graduation
research project, etc.

Online Questionnaire

Student

Used to improve curriculum

MJSP

5Alumni Survey

Alumni at 5, 10,
SeptemberYearly and 15th year
- January
after graduation

Effectiveness of university education andcurrent status

Online Questionnaire

AlumniUsed as reference for curriculum
revision by disclosing results toacademic staff

Office of InstitutionalResearch6Curriculum Review inAccordance with Diploma
Policy (DP)AnytimeAcademic AffairsSubcommittee ofMJSP Steering
Committee

Amend DP and/or curriculum ifnecessary

MJSP

March

1st, 3rd year
students

Every
Four CurriculumYears

Purpose of survey/review

MethodCross-check DP andReview of curriculum to ensure achievement curriculum by syllabi
of DP
numbering and curriculum
map, etc.

Who evaluates

How it is used

Conducted by