ACADEMICS
Graduate School of Area-based Cultural Studies
In the era of internationalization and globalization as it is today, we aim to produce researchers and specialists who can play an active role in the international community with advanced specialized knowledge, a global perspective and rich insight. Students also gain the ability to promote cross-cultural understanding through research in various fields of international culture.
Master's Program of Area-based Cultural Studies
This program covers three fields of studies in Japanese culture, East Asian cultures, and Western cultures. In each field, research is conducted from an international perspective on language, literature, culture, and language education. The curriculum enables students to advance their skills and knowledge in both depth and breadth, and offers opportunities to perform academic research that meets practical regional needs.
Doctoral Program of Area-based Cultural Studies
The program covers three fields: Japanese cultural studies, East Asian cultural studies, and Western cultural studies. Based on the knowledge and abilities acquired in the master’s program, the Doctoral Program of the Area-based Cultural Studies develops a high level of expertise in international culture and a high level of research ability in specialized fields.
Number of Students
| Program | Students (New Students) | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Program | Doctoral Program | |
| Area-based Cultural Studies | 8 (4) | 2 (0) |
| Total | 8 (4) | 2 (0) |
(as of May 1, 2024)
Placement Data
Main continuing education destinations:
KGU Graduate School of Area-based Cultural Studies, Doctoral Program
Main employment destinations:
Universities and schools in Japan and abroad, corporations, etc.