2.国際⽇本研究コースJapanese Studies
Course Code

40JST001**

40JST002**

40JST003**

CourseTheory and Methodology in JapaneseStudies A

Theory and Methodology in JapaneseStudies B

Practical Training in SymposiumManagement A

CreditContent of Subject

1・The objective of the lectures is to clarify the theoretical and methodologicalframeworks that form the basis of Japanese studies, and to gain knowledge anda common understanding about the various academic fields that fall under thecategory of Japanese studies. This will be achieved through an exploration ofthe latest trends, cutting-edge themes, theories, methods, etc., in each faculty
member's field of study, and through a multifaceted approach from thefollowing perspectives.
・The objective is for learners to acquire, through these lectures, the ability torelativize the framework of Japanese studies itself and construct amethodology that will lead to the creation of new Japanese studies.
・The ultimate goal of the program is to foster researchers who can play a rolein the internationalization of Japanese studies through the above educational
effects.

1

・The objective of the lectures is to clarify the theoretical and methodologicalframeworks that form the basis of Japanese studies, and to gain knowledge anda common understanding about the various academic fields that fall under thecategory of Japanese studies. This will be achieved through an exploration of
the latest trends, cutting-edge themes, theories, methods, etc., in each faculty
member's field of study, and through a multifaceted approach from thefollowing perspectives.
・The objective is for learners to acquire, through these lectures, the ability torelativize the framework of Japanese studies itself and construct amethodology that will lead to the creation of new Japanese studies.
・The ultimate goal of the program is to foster researchers who can play a rolein the internationalization of Japanese studies through the above educationaleffects.

1・Participants will be involved in the planning and operation of symposia,
seminars, international research meetings, joint research meetings, etc.,
planned by the International Research Center for Japanese Studies, the hostinstitution of this course, and will acquire the necessary experience throughhands-on practice in the management methods used in holding symposia, etc.,from the following perspectives.
1. Seminar “Preparing for symposia or other similar research events”
2. Seminar “Practical reporting at symposia or other similar research events”
3. Seminar “Participating in discussions at symposia or other similar researchevents”
・The program will help participants to acquire the necessary know-how forplanning themes, preparing programs, negotiating with presenters, etc.,
including communication in foreign languages, and securing interpreters for
symposia and other similar events.
・Therefore, the objective is for the participant to accumulate sufficientexperience to organize symposia, etc., as a researcher in the future by being
involved in such work at the site where symposia and similar events areorganized.
・The ultimate goal of the program is to foster researchers with the ability toengage in international and interdisciplinary communication, through the above
educational effects.
・Faculty in charge: All faculty members
・Dates of the symposium: Depends on the plans of the faculty members
involved in the selected symposium, etc.

2.国際⽇本研究コース

Japanese Studies
Course Code

40JST004**

80JST001**

80JST002**

80JST003**

80JST004**

CoursePractical Training in SymposiumManagement B

Interdisciplinary Research ⅢA

Interdisciplinary Research ⅢB

Interdisciplinary Research ⅣAInterdisciplinary Research ⅣB

CreditContent of Subject

1・Participants will be involved in the planning and operation of symposia,
seminars, international research meetings, joint research meetings, etc.,
planned by the International Research Center for Japanese Studies, the hostinstitution of this course, and will acquire the necessary experience throughhands-on practice in the management methods used in holding symposia, etc.,from the following perspectives.
1. Seminar “Forming networks at symposia or other similar research events”
2. Seminar “Having wrap-up sessions at symposia or other similar research
events.”3. Seminar “Internalizing the outcomes of symposia or other similar events into
individual research”
・The program will help participants to acquire the necessary know-how forplanning themes, preparing programs, negotiating with presenters, etc.,
including communication in foreign languages, and securing interpreters for
symposia and other similar events.
・Therefore, the objective is for the participant to accumulate sufficientexperience to organize symposia, etc., as a researcher in the future by being
involved in such work at the site where symposia and similar events areorganized.
・The ultimate goal of the program is to foster researchers with the ability toengage in international and interdisciplinary communication, through the above
educational effects.
・Faculty in charge: All faculty members
・Dates of the symposium: Depends on the plans of the faculty members
involved in the selected symposium, etc.

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This course develops academic writing. In consultation with their supervisors,candidates will review the literature and research fundamental theoreticalknowledge necessary for their doctoral projects. The course demands oralpresentations and discussions on this material, and will focus on developing theability to write a doctoral dissertation.

1・This course will help students to begin writing an interdisciplinary dissertationin Japanese Studies. It will enable them to develop their research topics,
create their own independent research plans, conduct their own research, andpractice both oral presentations and Q&A sessions on their findings.

1・This course will help students write their interdisciplinary dissertations. It will
aid students in developing an appropriate methodology, conducting bothliterature reviews and intensive field research, and practicing bothpresentations and Q&A sessions on their research results. The course will
cultivate an interdisciplinary perspective by answering questions from faculty
members belonging to various specialized fields. Research progress sessions
will provide targeted guidance to students to enable them to write theirdissertations.

1・This course will aid dissertation writing by helping students to organize andanalyze original texts, primary sources, and data; to practice oral presentations
and Q&A sessions based on the results; and to engage in multifaceted andoriginal discussions with faculty members. In addition, by orally presenting theirresearch in progress, students will develop the skills necessary to organize andpresent their research results, and demonstrate the significance of theirresearch results to related academic fields and to society more broadly.

2.国際⽇本研究コース

Japanese Studies
Course Code

80JST005**

80JST006**

CourseInterdisciplinary Research ⅤA

Interdisciplinary Research ⅤB

CreditContent of Subject

1

This course supports the writing of an interdisciplinary thesis. Students will
review research which has contributed to the formation of the field, reflect
upon ways in which the field could be pushed forward, and pushed to maketheir own contributions. Students will have opportunities to present their inprogress research at joint research meetings and conferences, and respond tocritiques from faculty members in various fields. This will allow students todevelop an interdisciplinary perspective, the ability to accurately communicate
their research findings, and ultimately to successfully engage in international
and interdisciplinary discussions in the Japanese studies field.

1This course will help students complete their dissertations. Students willorganize the research literature necessary for their dissertations, acquire data
to support their findings, and defend their conclusions through oralpresentations and question-and-answer sessions. They will present theirresearch at joint research meetings, workshops, and academic conferences,and respond to critiques from faculty members in various fields. The course willfurther hone students' ability to communicate their research results to thefield and support their development as the next generation of global
interdisciplinary researchers.