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Infrastructure Development for Economic Development/ Public Administration
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University Doshisha University (Private)
Graduate School Graduate School of Global Studies
URL of University http://www.doshisha.ac.jp/english/
URL of Graduate School http://global-studies.doshisha.ac.jp/english/index.html
Program name Special Course for Development Policy
URL of Program http://global-studies.doshisha.ac.jp/english/cur/cur5.html
Degrees Master of Global Society Studies
Credit and years needed for graduation
MA: Minimum 2 years (30 credits and MA dissertation, or 38
credits without submission of MA dissertation) 2. Features of University Doshisha University, founded in 1875, is a private university located in Kyoto, Japan. Under the educational principles of “Christianity”, “Liberalism” and “Internationalism”, the University offers various courses with 12 faculties and 15 graduate schools. The University has 24,600 undergraduate students, 2,300 graduate students and 700 full-time faculties in Imadegawa and Kyotanabe campus in Kyoto. There are more than 130 exchange agreements with universities and colleges in 34 countries that stretch across the world. Furthermore, Doshisha University recently has been chosen as one of the 13 leading universities for the “Global 30 Project” which was initiated by MEXT (Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology). This project is the Japanese government’s initiatives aimed at promoting internationalization of higher education in Japan and accepting 300,000 international students from abroad by 2020. (see http://www.doshisha.ac.jp/news_contents/attached/global30_p4_en.pdf ) (Graduate School of Global Studies, Doshisha University) Mission: Our contemporary world is buffered by problems that go beyond both national and regional boundaries, including ethnic tensions, gender inequities, international political disputes, economic inequalities, and attempts at building peace. Solving such complex global issues and promoting the harmonious coexistence of humankind requires a sharpened understanding. Precisely for this purpose, Doshisha University is pleased to announce the establishment of its Graduate School of Global Studies in April 2010, comprising three clusters: American Studies, Contemporary Asian Studies, and Global Society Studies. Combined, these three clusters carry on the tradition of education and research pioneered by Doshisha’s Graduate School of American Studies. 3. Features of Graduate School There are three clusters under the Graduate School of Global Studies, namely American Studies, Contemporary Asian Studies, and Global Society Studies. The American Studies Cluster takes an interdisciplinary and integrated approach to the USA and to its global cultural, political and
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economic contracts. The Contemporary Asian Studies Cluster adopts an interdisciplinary and integrated approach to the many issues currently facing Asia, a focus on China, the Korean Peninsula, and Japan. The Global Society Studies Cluster aims at the interdisciplinary and integrated analysis of global issues that transcend national and regional boundaries, so as to seek ways to build international cooperation. Through these tree clusters, students will encounter a wide array of issues and viewpoints that move beyond regional studies. Contemporary issues that extend beyond national borders and that confront large expanses of the globe will be examined from a diverse range of both theoretical and practical perspectives. By promoting education and research that stress both the humanities and social sciences, this program aims to develop individuals who have a broad perspective and a penetrating vision, and are capable of using their intellectual skills to develop practical solutions to a wide range of complex issues. The program also aims to produce accomplished professionals, educators, and researchers who can make efficient use of their interdisciplinary and integrated talents for the benefit of people and society in our ever diversifying contemporary society and international community. 4. Features of the Program In the Special Course for Development Policy, a variety of activities and supports designed to meet its aims are provided. 1. Deepen and acquire the basic knowledge of development policies
Students learn how to compare their countries’ administrative systems and public policies with those of other nations and analyze the issues through special seminars by Japanese government employees and university teachers with expertise covering public policies. English-Japanese translation/interpretation support by teaching assistants is provided.
2. Develop the ability of issue analysis and execution of public policies
Students may develop their ability to analyze issues and learn decision making-process through fieldtrips to Japanese governmental organization such as governmental ministries and local governments. During the trips, students have opportunities to research public policy and administrative system as well as exchange views with Japanese government employees.
3. Examine solutions through writing articles
Students complete their theses contribute to solution of issues in their countries with support from Global Studies faculties.
5. Necessary Curriculum to Obtain to the Degrees Approximately half of the classes are taught in English as well as other languages when appropriate. In required classes, meticulous guidance is given to students throughout the entire process from finding a topic to designing a research project and making a presentation. In elective classes, students are expected to deepen the expertise related to their particular research themes,
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acquire knowledge in related themes, and broaden their vision. Students are also encouraged to take elective classes from other clusters. Global Society Studies Cluster
Students learn about global social issues, such as demographic shifts, international cooperation, security, development policies, human security, and gender.
American Studies Cluster Students learn about the history, culture, politics, and society of the USA, as well as how the US interacts with other nations.
Contemporary Asian Studies Cluster Students learn about contemporary issues concerning Asian society, politics, economy, culture, and other aspects, with a focus on China, the Korean Peninsula, and Japan.
Course Titles (Subtitles) Credits Semester
Required Course
Introduction to Global Studies 2 2 Fall
Required Course (Choose two)
Contemporary America in Global Perspective 2 Spring Issues of Global Society 2 Spring Comparative Area Studies 2 Fall
Core Courses
Theory and Methods in Global Society Studies 2 Spring
Research Seminar in Global Society Studies Ⅰ 2 Spring
Research Seminar in Global Society Studies Ⅱ 2 Fall
Research Seminar in Global Society Studies Ⅲ 2 Spring Integration Seminar in Global Society Studies 2 Spring
Elective Courses Ⅰ (4 credits or more *1)
Global Society Cluster Courses
International Institutions and Peacebuilding 2 Fall Good Governance and Development 2 Fall Some Issues on Peace Building 2 Spring Human Rights, Human Society and Humanitarian Intervention 2 Fall
Inter-cluster Courses
American History 1 2 Spring African Diaspora 1 2 Spring Comparative Study of Society in Asia 2 2 Fall
Elective Courses Ⅱ (4 credits or more *2)
Global Society Cluster Courses
International Conference Planning and Participation 2 Spring Ethics of Life Science and Technology in a Global Society 2 Spring
Inter-cluster Courses
US Japan Cultural Relations in the Global Age 2 Fall Japan in Asia 2 Spring
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Elective Courses
Selected Theme B7 2 Fall
(Institutional Development in developing Countries)
Selected Theme B8 2 Fall
(Project Cycle Management)
Selected Theme B9 2 Fall
(Delivery System for Public Services)
Selected Theme B10 2 Fall
(Disaster Risk Reduction Management)
Selected Theme C1 2 Spring
(The International Politics of Migration)
Selected Theme C4 2 Fall
(Topics in Colonial Studies)
Selected Theme C7 2 Spring (Disarmament, Fukushima and Ethics in International
Relations)
Selected Theme C9 2 Fall
(Development Policy in Developing Countries)
Comparative Sociology (Islamic Society and Japan) 1 2 Spring
Comparative Sociology (Islamic Society and Japan) 2 2 Fall
Research Methods of Social Studies 2 Spring
Japanese Path to Modernization and Development 2 Fall
American History 2 2 Fall
American Literature and Culture 1 2 Spring
American Literature and Culture 2 2 Fall
American Foreign Relations and Politics 1 2 Spring
American Foreign Relations and Politics 2 2 Fall
Multicultural Society in America 1 2 Spring
Multicultural Society in America 2 2 Fall
African Diaspora 2 2 Fall
American Literature 2 Fall
History of the American South 2 Fall
American Occupation Policy toward Japan 2 Spring
Hip-hop and Politics 2 Fall
Anthropological Approaches to American Society and Culture 2 Fall
Documentary Film and Social Protest 2 Spring
Japan in Asia 2 Spring
International Conference Planning and Participation 2 Spring
Ethics of Life Science and Technology in a Global Society 2 Spring
*1 Student must take a minimum total of 4 credits from Elective Courses I offered within the cluster. A minimum of2 credits must be taken from Elective Courses I offered by faculty within
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the student’s home cluster. *2 Students must take a minimum total of 4 credits from Elective Courses II offered within the cluster. A minimum of 2 credits must be taken from Elective Courses II offered by faculty within the student’s home cluster. Requirements for Completion of the Master’s degree
Thirty credits or more and thesis to be attained within the two-year period.
Class Enrollment Models A: Classes Credits Required Introduction to Global Studies 2 2 Issues of Global Society 2 Comparative Area Studies 2 Theory and Methods in Global Society Studies 2 Research Seminar in Global Society Studies Ⅰ 2 Research Seminar in Global Society Studies Ⅱ 2 Integration Seminar in Global Society Studies 2 Elective I International Institutions and Peacebuilding 2 Good Governance and Development 2 Some Issues on Peace Building 2 Human Rights, Human Society and Humanitarian Intervention 2 Elective II International Conference Planning and Participation 2 Ethics of Life Science and Technology in a Global Society 2 Elective III Selected Theme C1 2 Selected Theme C7 2 Fieldwork 2 Internship 2
B: Classes Credits Required Introduction to Global Studies 2 2 Issues of Global Society 2 Comparative Area Studies 2 Theory and Methods in Global Society Studies 2 Research Seminar in Global Society Studies Ⅰ 2 Research Seminar in Global Society Studies Ⅱ 2 Integration Seminar in Global Society Studies 2 Elective I International Institutions and Peacebuilding 2 Good Governance and Development 2 Some Issues on Peace Building 2 Elective II International Conference Planning and Participation 2 Ethics of Life Science and Technology in a Global Society 2 US Japan Cultural Relations in the Global Age 2 Japan in Asia 2 Elective III Selected Theme C1 2
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Selected Theme C7 2 Fieldwork 2 Internship 2
C: Classes Credits Required Introduction to Global Studies 2 2 Issues of Global Society 2 Comparative Area Studies 2 Theory and Methods in Global Society Studies 2 Research Seminar in Global Society Studies Ⅰ 2 Research Seminar in Global Society Studies Ⅱ 2 Integration Seminar in Global Society Studies 2 Elective I International Institutions and Peacebuilding 2 Some Issues on Peace Building 2 Human Rights, Human Society and Humanitarian Intervention 2 African Diaspora 1 2 Comparative Study of Society in Asia 2 2 Elective II International Conference Planning and Participation 2 Ethics of Life Science and Technology in a Global Society 2 Elective III Selected Theme C1 2 Selected Theme C7 2 Fieldwork 2 Internship 2
6. Academic Schedule The below is the academic schedule from September 2012 till March 2013 (Schedule for the academic year 2013 is under preparation)
2012 September 21 (Fri) Start of Fall Semester
21 (Fri)・22(Sat) Changes to course registration accepted 24 (Mon) Classes begin
October 8 (Mon) National Holiday (classes held as usual) 31 (Wed) Deadline for payment of Fall Semester fees
November 26 (Mon)-28 (Wed) Doshisha Eve (no classes) 29 (Thu) Anniversary of Establishment (university holiday)
December 24 (Mon) National Holiday (classes held as usual) 25 (Tue) The Nativity (university holiday) Winter Recess begins
2013 January 5 (Sat) Winter Recess ends
7 (Mon) Classes recommence 23 (Wed) Founder’s Day
26 (Sat) Classes end 28 (Mon) Final examinations begin
February 16 (Sat) Final examinations end
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March 7 (Thu) Graduation results announced 20 (Wed)-22 (Fri) Fall Semester Ceremony for Bestowing Degrees
25 (Mon) Grade reports distributed to current students 31 (Sun) End of Fall Semester
7. Facilities The following services are provided for international students.
i) Introduction of apartment agencies. ii) The following services for foreign students are also provided by the University.
-Handbook for Foreign Students -Tutoring system to support students and researchers -Support of living adviser system for foreign students -Orientation briefing for foreign students -Provision of Japanese language course (free of charge)
8. List of faculty members capable of guiding JDS fellows Global Society Studies Cluster
Name Masanori NAITO
Research
Areas International Migration Studies, Muslim World Studies
Message
to
Students
As a graduate student, I studied contemporary politics, international relations, and social changes
first in Arab countries, and then in Turkey and other Islamic regions. My research experience has
been based on fieldwork so that I can gain an overview of issues from a broader perspective.
Since the 9.11 terrorist attacks, the focus of my work has been on how we can ease tensions
between the two civilized worlds of Islam and the West. From "area studies" to "global studies," I
look forward to working with the students of this new graduate school to discover how we can
achieve harmony between different cultures in our present day, when the international movement
of people has become an everyday affair.
Name Reiko MATSUHISA
Research
Areas
Comparative Education,
Latin American Studies
Message
to
Students
The right of education is one of the basic human rights. Many people think that the education can
open opportunities to all the people. In global society, the policy of "Education for All" has been
agreed upon and carried out from 1990, and the modern public educational system has been
diffused in many developing countries with international assistance. Education can give many
possibilities to the people, and at the same time it has enabled reproduction of the established
hierarchy of the society throughout history. The feminist movement began with demands of
education for women, but simultaneously it was the educational system which had limited
women's conduct and internalized in them the gender role of each historical period. We have to
be conscious of such limits of education. While the modern educational system which was
invented by developed western countries has been adopted and diffused in many developing
countries, the necessities of each region’s own system which is characterized by the culture of the
countries are required. Comparing the educational systems in Latin American regions and
elsewhere, let us investigate the possibilities and limitations of education.
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Name Anne GONON
Resarch
Areas Theories of Civil Society, Feminist Political Theories
Message
to
Students
The actual process of globalization brings important questions, such as how the present society
can survive, and according to which standards. The traditional division into areas of research
does not seem to be an effective way of assessing the situation and coming up with answers
anymore, and developing a new manner to perceive the world is necessary. I would like for you to
try to acquire the so-called 'cosmopolitical' approach, which requires us to be responsive to the
world. This calls for a separation from the stereotypes we may harbor regarding society, and
requires that you think by yourself about a self-critical way of living together.
Name Hisae NAKANISHI
Research
Areas
International Cooperation Studies and Peace building,
Middle East Area Studies
Message
to
Students
The world is changing every moment. Conflict may suddenly and unexpectedly erupt. The value
of the US Dollar has been weakened, which was nearly unthinkable half a decade ago. Global
warming has been found to be rapidly progressing. If you look around what is happening in Japan
and outside Japan, you will realize there are so many global challenges. To open our eyes to
world affairs with a global perspective is, as a matter of fact , to know what we are and who we
are. In my seminar, we will study why conflict and war happen, how we can reconstruct war-torn
societies, how we can prevent conflicts and wars, and what public policies are necesary to
prevent them. We will also think together about women's empowerment and emancipation in
Muslim societies, how women's participation in society is similar to and different from American
and European models of feminism. And about anyone who has a great curiosity to learn new
things is welcome.
Name Yoichi MINE
Research
Areas Human Security Studies, Development Economics, African Area Studies
Message
to
Students
To be a successful researcher at the graduate level, you need to have, first and foremost, "fresh
ingredients," and then get yourself a "sharp kitchen knife." By "ingredients," I mean target
locations and research themes, and by "kitchen knife," I refer to methodology. You will also need
a "recipe" to combine the two; in other words, research questions or hypotheses. In the context of
this analogy, it can be said that global studies are an attempt to create one's own special dishes
with a healthy dash of personality by gathering ingredients from around the world and integrating
Eastern, Western, African and other traditions. Because this is a university (in its way, a type of
"universal microcosm"), you should absorb everything both boldly and avidly. To complete a work,
your dissertation in this case, which resonates with others, it is necessary that you discover what
you are compelled to express. I would like to extend a sincere welcome to those students who
have felt this compelling force in their college and/or working lives thus far. My areas of specialty
are Human Security and Africa, and I very much look forward to seeing you all at my office or in
the classroom.
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Name Keisuke KIKUCHI
Research
Areas History of Social Thought, French Studies
Message
to
Students
Hello! My name is Keisuke Kikuchi, and I teach Transregional Culture Studies. I first majored in
the French language at a Japanese university, and then majored in philosophy at graduate
schools in Belgium and France. Originally, my field of study was the philosophy of history and
hermeneutics. Prompted somewhat by disputes over history in Japan and France in the 1990s
and thereafter, my interests gradually shifted away from theoretical inquiry to more practical
issues. For classes in this program, focus will be placed on the history of colonial rule, immigration
policies in the post-WWII period, the widening disparities between social classes amid ongoing
globalization, and the resultant issues of racism in the French-speaking world. I am very excited to
help build this new graduate school along with each and every one of you.
Name Ida RYUICHI
Research
Areas International Law/International Organisation, International Bioethics
Message
to
Students
My research field is twofold: International Law/International Organisation and International
Bioethics. For the former, I have been interested in the international norm-making through
international organisations in our changing international society, focusing in particular on
north-south relations. I produced number of articles, among others, on soft law, on “real equality
of states” and on decision-making system in international organisations.
International Bioethics is another field of my research. I deem bioethics « social code of conduct
», which should be respected by scientists, medical doctors, patients and their families as well as
by the society as a whole, so that life and medical sciences may fully develop for the sake of
human life and health and for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, without
ignoring human dignity and human rights and with understanding and support of the society.
Having been involved in the establishment and the implementation of bioethical norms at
international and domestic levels, I aim at building up universal norms of bioethics, while amply
recognising Asian values different from Western ones. Bioethics deals with the life of each human
being living together in this global community. International bioethics is exactly the global issue of
our concern.
Name Reiko MIHARA
Research
Areas Comparative Education, International Cooperation in the Fields of Education and Culture
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Message
to
Students
When I was a graduate student, I devoted a considerable time to carrying out fieldwork for my
research at Islamic educational institutions and religious organizations in Europe. By listening to
minorities’ voices, which were not necessarily brought to light in preceding studies, I was able to
approach certain phenomenon from different angles and made some academic contributions. At
the same time, however, I was always troubled that my work might not be able to solve real
problems and difficulties from which those minorities suffered. I assume that similar distress is
shared by many people who try to deal with global issues as a research topic. The Graduate
School of Global Studies at Doshisha University offers various and rich programmes to those who
aim to find solutions for each research topic not only at the academic world but also at the real
world. I hope the students who enter our Graduate School will make the best use of our
programmes to take an active part at the forefront of the world as a researcher or a professional.
Name Idiris DANISMAZ
Research
Areas Islamic Culture, Sufism (Islamic Mysticism) in Turkey
Message
to
Students
We are certainly living in a global and information age. Also, the world has become such a global
market. The Globalisation process and its convenience have effects on academic development
and the formation of our consciousness as well. For instance, sharing reliable information in a
faster way may help to lead to progress in academia. On the other hand, there are some demerits
such as phobias and prejudices about different cultures caused by the spread of wrong
information. One of the most typical examples is “Islam Phobia,” which is a social issue
throughout today’s world. Moreover, there is a growing repulsion of foreigners or foreign cultures
amongst local people, who feel a sense of crisis about the dilution of their traditions. Research at
Universities face global issues and have developed an international environment. At GS many
other researchers coming from different areas are working and expressing their opinions freely
alongside Japanese scholars. Therefore, GS embodies a combination of global and local
perspectives, offering students a well-balanced harmony of objective and subjective perspectives
points of view. I would like to welcome students who want to come to study with us.
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Contemporary Asian Studies Cluster
Name Chihiro KATO
Research
Areas Contemporary Chinese Politics and Social Studies, Media in China
Message
to
Students
I personally believe that the Japanese government should have appropriated a portion of its
budget for the establishment of a major research center dedicated to "China studies" but, alas,
such is not the case. As China studies from an integrated perspective assume a greater degree of
urgency and importance around the world, together with the students I hope to develop this
Graduate School of Global Studies at Doshisha University into one of the most important
institutions of its kind in Japan. For nearly thirty years, I have travelled on foot throughout
mainland China and the peripheral Asian region as a reporter. I have been fortunate enough to
have been on the scene of incidents that will surely be recorded in the chronological records of
history, and to hear the voices of persons who pushed forward the gears of history. It is indeed
important to learn from previous research findings and seek new materials, and to find inspiration
in discussions with your peers. One more thing: I invite you to take every opportunity to visit
"gen-ba (the field)," observe "gen-butsu (actual goods)," and listen to what "gen-jin (real persons)"
have to say. Keeping in mind this "three gen principle,' I hope that together we can create a
vibrant atmosphere for research.
Name Ou QIAN
Research
Areas Chinese Philosophy and History, Cultural and Academic Exchanges between Japan and China
Message
to
Students
It is often said that, "Whatever it is that you do, you should begin by setting a goal." This is very
true. Whether it is target shooting or any other sports event, your goal is crystal clear and you
simply aim to achieve it. However, there are no such clear goals for research work, nor are they
as easily set. Being excessively aware of a goal can do harm; especially the methodology of
gathering data for a goal embedded with a presumptive conclusion, singling out data which
supports that goal, and building up an argument on such data, a process which can actually do
more harm than good. It is natural that, if students are interested strongly enough in the
contemporary society and culture that is alive and moving around them, they will surely encounter
various issues. Whether they are diverse, deeply internal, global, or specific, we will learn ways to
pursue them broadly and deeply, and also dynamically and historically. As we constantly engage
ourselves in intellectual work to discover truth through a great deal of trial and error, is it not true
that we may begin to see our true goals? I greatly look forward to working with students in this
process of establishing their goals.
Name Shanping YAN
Research
Areas Society and Economy in Contemporary China, Labor Migration, Agriculture and Food Problem in China
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Message
to
Students
The international presence of China is increasing. Needless to say, its rapid economic growth
provides some background for this phenomenon, but one wonders how its market approach
succeeded so dramatically in furthering economic development, despite its authoritarian regime.
How should one interpret this "socialist market economy?" Japan and other countries'
experiences during their period of high economic growth - a rapid rise in the percentages of urban
populations, non-agricultural populations, and students enrolling in universities - have been
reproduced in China. Such changes in social structure are attributable solely to the movement of
people among regions, industrial sectors, and social stratification, but factors which regulate such
migration vary greatly between different countries and time periods. The question we must ask is
this: How much do personal ability, social position, academic career, family origin, or other
attributes, affect the movement of people in contemporary China? Each of the factors listed
above may constitute a major research theme, but to understand contemporary China more
deeply, theoretical and empirical studies of such themes are essential. Indeed, studies of
contemporary China will provide a significant amount of intellectual stimulus. This is because the
application of existing theories and analysis methods to China studies will spawn a great deal of
new knowledge, giving rise to expectations for further progress in such theories.
Name Osamu OTA
Research
Areas Contemporary Korean History, History of Modern and Contemporary Japanese-Korean Relations
Message
to
Students
What do you think decolonization, division, war, developmental dictatorship, the popular
movement, and the pro-democracy movement were like in the Korean Peninsula? How have they
influenced the Korean Peninsula, Japan, and the entire world today? And how have people lived
on and united amid such a historical background? Now that people and goods move frequently
between Japan and the Korean Peninsula, it is both highly significant and satisfying to think about
such questions. When you consider these questions, I believe that it is important to "go back in
time" to shed light on various aspects of the changes that have occurred thus far, delve into
people's lifestyles and feelings rather than focus only on state politics and the economy, and do
your thinking in terms of relationships with East Asia (including Japan) and the rest of the world. I
sincerely hope that you will join us in this endeavor.
Name Eiji OYAMADA
Research
Areas
Good Governance in Developing and Transitional Countries
Message
to
Students
My studies focus on analyzing development issues from the perspective of developing countries,
and then going in depth to further analyze the role of the government from various angles. In
pursuing these studies with me, students will be taught and guided by sharing my experience and
expertise acquired from the United Nations, World Bank (Indonesia, East Timor, Palestine,
Japan) and the governments of developing countries, as well as teaching governance and
development issues for the past 10 years at universities in the Philippines, Indonesia and Hong
Kong. Through living and working with people in developing countries, I have encountered the
actual circumstances in governmental structures, regulations, development of the countries
depending on strategies, and the attitude of the citizens being influenced in making choices.
Students are encouraged to visit developing countries and to interact with the local people and
various organizations to study and analyze development issues in depth.
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Name Ichirou TOMIYAMA
Research
Areas Japanese Studies Modern and contemporary history of Okinawa
Message
to
Students
I hope you will actively engross yourself in the questions that emerge from whatever you are
studying. This applies not only to your academic work.
It also demands an absolute refusal to label things as “not my business” simply on the basis of
how you define your group affiliations. This also involves recognizing that the people and places
you are studying do not exist in isolation from your own interests. Sometimes it can be painful to
maintain this stance. At the same time, however, it will undoubtedly bring you great joy.
Thinking across borders does not mean lumping disparate places together on the basis of their
commonalities. Rather, it is a process which entails both the pain and the joy of responding to
questions that emerge disparately, and becoming caught up in those questions as one’s own
concern. I believe that the academic system of disciplines, scholarly societies and so on exists not
for the purposes of territorial division, but in order to keep this process. And to me, the term
“global studies” is an expression of this concept.
American Studies Cluster
Name Keiko IKEDA
Research
Areas Anthropological Study of American Society and Culture
Message
to
Students
I am one of the very few anthropologists studying the United States. I was originally a sociology
major but was drawn to anthropology because anthropology forces us to realize that what we take
for granted in the society where we grew up is just one of the many possibilities of being human,
and this realization leads us to fresh visions and social change. The United States is often seen
as standing above “cultures,” and tends to escape anthropological scrutiny. And yet, in this time of
changing world order, it is critically important to examine the complexities of the human condition
in American lives, and to situate them in relationship to the lives of those in other parts of the
world. Anthropological approaches enable us to discover an America--or rather “Americas”--that
we never knew before. Come and work with me to expand your horizons and seek a vision for
the future.
Name Gavin James CAMPBELL
Research
Areas American history, U.S. Southern History
Message
to
Students
My research and teaching interests center around the US South and US cultural history,
particularly of the nineteenth century. I have written on various topics of Southern identity and
culture, primarily using music ranging from opera to Britney Spears, in an attempt to understand
how Southerners have fashioned and expressed a sense of themselves. More recently I have
turned my attention to the cultural interactions between Japan and the US in the nineteenth
century. I am currently writing a joint biography of two men who crossed the Pacific in opposite
directions -- Niijima Jo from Japan to the US in 1864, and Lafcadio Hearn from the US to Japan in
1890 -- to understand more fully how and why the US and Japan developed such an enthusiastic
and fluid cultural exchange despite great differences in wealth, power, culture and history.
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Name Takashi SASAKI
Research
Areas Antimodernism in American Culture at the Turn of the Century
Message
to
Students
Antimodernism at the turn of the twentieth century is my research topic. Living in a rapidly
globalizing society, we are facing various socio-cultural problems, while enjoying its merits. When
we consider the issues of the global society and culture as the sure results of modernization, I
think, it is worth tracing back the American society and culture at least to the last turn of the
century, when a full-scale modern society was emerging in the United States. Sometime ago, I
developed an impression that American culture consists of two different discourses: a discourse
which promotes modernization, prizing rationality and efficiency, and a counter-discourse which
criticizes the modernization discourse, appreciating biological rhythms and human nature. These
two discourses seem to be dialectically working on each other and formulate American society
and culture. Most creative arts seem to have found themselves working on the side of the
counter-discourse. I am now investigating, in the works of thought, literature and art, as well as in
popular culture, how the American imagination responded to the rapid industrialization and
urbanization at the turn of the twentieth century.
Name Fanon Che WILKINS
Research
Areas African American history, African diaspora
Message
to
Students
I would encourage all potential students to take a close look at the wonderful things that we are
doing at Doshisha. By joining our program students have an opportunity to live and study in a
world class city, have access to a first rate library for study and research, and be immersed in one
of the most intellectually diverse graduate programs in Japan. In my humble opinion, a graduate
student interested in American Studies in Japan would be hard pressed to find a better program
anywhere.
Name Masahiro HOSOYA
Research
Areas American Foreign Relations and Politics American Occupation Policy toward Japan
Message
to
Students
Former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, Mike Mansfield, once said that the United States-Japan
relationship is the "most important bilateral relationship in the world, bar none". This bilateral
relationship went through both peace and war, but there is no doubt that Japan-U.S. relations
played a crucial role since Japan's opening of the country in 1854 and particularly after World War
II. It has gained increasing significance especially after the end of the Cold War where various
conflicts, internal and international, and terrorism by non-state actors loom larger than before.
Japan-U.S. relationship, which was predominantly bilateral, has multilateral dimensions, given the
primacy of U.S. and Japan combined. Japan-U.S. relations, therefore, should be considered in a
global context. If Commodore Perry's opening of Japan is the first opening of the country, General
MacArthur's occupation ushered in the second opening of Japan. In the History of
Japanese-American Relations and the American Occupation of Japan, the two courses I teach,
we will historically trace Japan-U.S. relations from its beginning, developments and changes to
the present, and hopefully provide some scenarios for the future in historical perspective.
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Name Miho OGINO
Research
Areas Feminism/Gender Studies, Queer Studies
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Students
Gender and feminist studies and queer studies are interdisciplinary areas of study that
incorporate approaches and methods from various disciplines such as history, sociology,
literature, and philosophy. They are both devoted to the study of issues and theories relating to
gender, sexuality, and politics. Students will learn that male and female bodies, masculinity and
femininity, love and sexuality, and family are by no means the natural and unchanging givens in
human society, and how they are subject to change and political control.
Name Yayo OKANO
Research
Areas Western Political Philosophy, Modern Political Theory
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to
Students
Allow me to invite you to join us in an endeavor to look back on humanity's intellectual workings
and together hone our capabilities to critically analyze our contemporary times, so that we may
acquire a global perspective and take on the challenge of a new era. Living as we are in an age
when new situations develop almost on a daily basis, we are all the more required to pass on our
intellectual legacies to later generations. Stop to think: together we should foster the intellect that
we need to live today as we swim with the current, rather than simply being swept away by the
times. Should you find something that you do not understand, consider why you do not
understand it. Students are expected to identify that which is not understood, consider the
reasons why, and hypothesize the existence of social factors which could blind us to our lack of
understanding. Like this monologue, we should criticize society by questioning the very
standpoint of our intellect. I look forward to experiencing, along with the students of this graduate
school, this process of moving back and forth between the acquisition of intellect and social
criticism.
9. Message for Applicants The Graduate School of Global Studies, which has just opened in April 2010, demonstrates Doshisha University’s full commitment to nurturing a pool of specialists capable of serving in international organizations and related global institutes working in the field of peace, development, and security. Apart from aforementioned three clusters, the Graduate School will offer students a curriculum centered on Global Governance and Public Policy with specializations in Political/Social Development in Asia, and Security/Peace-building and International Migration which specifically targets students from developing countries. Incoming students will be placed in a “cluster,” and each cluster will work with a small faculty of 6-7 teaching staff and approximately 15 students (total of 45 students for three clusters) who will receive thorough academic support and advice. Many classes will be offered in English. The School is also making efforts to enable a large number of databases and electronic journals to be made freely available to students. The Graduate School of Global Studies offers a highest standard of learning for all in-coming international students. We are confident that our unique curricula supported by our dedicated faculty will be a valuable asset to prospective students.
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