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Asian Studies Program, at a four-year university,administered by an internationally experienced staff.

Ideally located near Kyoto, Nara (Japan’s ancient capitals),and Osaka (Japan’s second largest metropolis).

Annually welcomes approximately 600 international studentsfrom 223 institutions representing about 40 countries/regions.

Japanese language courses specifically designed for international studentswith beginning through advanced levels.

A wide range of courses(Business /Econom ics, Anthropology, History, Political Science, Religion, Sociology)

focusing on Japan/Asia offere d and taught in English by experienced professors.Studio Art courses (Ceramics and Manga Drawing) are also offered.Course descriptions available through our website.

Dormitories or Japanese family homestay program available.

Substantial merit scholarships available to qualified students.

Applications accepted for one semester (Aug.-Dec. or Jan.-May),and can be extended to two semesters.

Application Period :For Fall Semester : January 10 -May15

For Spring Semester : August 1 - November 1

Center for International EducationKansai Gaidai University

16-1 Nakamiyahigashino-cho, Hirakata City, Osaka 573-1001 Japan

Phone:072-805-2831 Fax:072-805-2830 International call or fax: 81+72+ number

E-Mail:[email protected] Website:http://www.kansaigaidai.ac.jp/asp/

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KANSAI GAIDAIUNIVERSITY

ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAM 2014〜2015

KANSAI GAIDAUNIVERSITY

As an institution advocating the value of intercultural understanding for over 60 years,Kansai Gaidai takes pride in presenting an educational challenge to undergraduate students worldwi

Through our program, you will explore and develop multicultural perspecti ves t o carrywith you into an era of global harmony.

ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAM

2014〜2015

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KANSAI GAIDAI UNIVERSITY

"Kansai Gaidai" or sometimes simply "Gaidai" is the abbreviated

form of Kansai Gaikokugo Daigaku.

KANSAI GAIDAI

2014 FALL SEMESTER 16 WEEKS

2015 SPRING SEMESTER 17 WEEKS

A more detailed calendar, including official academic deadlines will be published in the Course Syllabus for each semester.

ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAMACADEMIC CALENDAR 2014〜2015 A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT

KANSAI GAIDAI UNIVERS

Advanced technology has made international communications much faster and easier, mak

the world borderless and interdependent. Yet, there are many issues that must be addressed a

resolved on a global basis. Thus, the 21st century is the time when human intelligence will b

truly tested.

It is the role of educational organizations to bring this awareness to their students and provithem with an opportunity to make positive contributions in this endeavor. Kansai Gaid

University, a diverse institution of higher education, is strongly committed to this role in fosteri

educational opportunities to learn about the world.

Collaborating with over 300 foreign universities in 50 countries and regions, Kansai Gaid

provides its students with many diversified educational programs to create the necessa

foundation to pursue intellectual curiosity, self-awareness, and concern for others. We believe it

through actual experience that people become fully aware of cultural differences and acquire

deeper understanding about them.

Discover how Kansai Gaidai University can help you prepare to meet the challenges of t

21st century and how you, in turn, can share in the Kansai Gaidai international community a

contribute to building bridges to a better future for us all.

Yoshitaka TanimoPresident

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT ･･････････ 1

THE ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAM ･･･････････････ 2

Mission ･･･････････････････････････････････････2

An Overview ････････････････････････････････ 3

Geographical Advantages ･･････････････････4

GENERAL INFORMATION ･･････････････････････ 6

Accreditation ･･･････････････････････････････ 6

About Kansai Gaidai ････････････････････････6

Chronological Development of Kansai Gaidaiand its International Programs ･･････････････････6

Kansai Gaidai’s Worldwide Focus ････････8

THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM ･･･････････････････10

Objectives ･･････････････････････････････････10

Transfer of Credit ･････････････････････････10

Academic Regulations ････････････････････ 11

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ･････････････････････ 12

Japanese Language Courses ･････････････ 13

Spoken Japanese ･･････････････････････････14

Reading & Writing Japanese ･････････････ 15

Lecture Courses ･･･････････････････････････16

Field Trips ･････････････････････････････････24

Studio Art Courses ････････････････････････26

ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY ･････････････ 28

STUDENT LIFE ･･･････････････････････････････30International Student Testimonials ･････ 30

Message from Alumni ･････････････････････31

Life at Kansai Gaidai ･････････････････････ 32

Campus Calendar ･････････････････････････32

DAILY ACTIVITIES ････････････････････････････34

Experience Japan Program ･･･････････････36

Speaking Partner Program ･･･････････････ 37

CAMPUS FACILITIES ･････････････････････････38

HOUSING ････････････････････････････････････40

Housing Options ･･････････････････････････40

Homestay Program ･･･････････････････････ 41

International Student Dormitories ･･････ 42

Roommate Program ･･･････････････････････43

Japanese Resident Assistant ･････････････ 43

Home Visit Program ･･････････････････････ 43

FINANCIAL INFORMATION ･･･････････････････44Fees and Expenses ････････････････････････44

Estimated Personal Expenditures ･･･････ 45

Merit Scholarships ････････････････････････45

Refund Policy ･･････････････････････････････45

ADMISSION AND VISA PROCEDURES･････････46

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS’ HOME INSTITUTIONS ･･48

C O N T E N T S

2014 FALL SEMESTER

August 27 – December 12, 2014

Orientation and Class Registration …… Aug. 27 (Wed)– Aug.29 ( F ri )

First Day of Classes ………………………………………Sep. 1 (Mon )

Final Examinations ……………………Dec.8 (Mon) – Dec. 12 ( F ri )

Last Day of the Semester …………………………………Dec. 12 ( F ri )

2015 SPRING SEMESTER

January 28 – May 23, 2015

Orientation and Class Registration …… Jan .28 (Wed)– Jan .30 ( Fr i )

First Day of Classes ………………………………………Feb. 2 (Mon)

Spring Break ……………………………Mar. 21 ( Sa t ) – Mar. 29 (Sun )

Final Examinations ……………………May 18 (Mon) – May 22 ( Fr i )

Last Day of the Semester …………………………………May 22 ( Fr i )

Completion Ceremony ……………………………………May 23 ( Sa t )

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MISSION

The mission of the Asian Studies Program at Kansai Gaidai is based

on the realization that the post-cold war period has created a new era

of worldwide relationships. The emergence of a global economy and

the consequent fusion of world cultures, as well as their enduring

distinctiveness, are fundamental realities that are addressed by our

program.

Firmly believing that Japan and Asia will continue to be key players

throughout the 21st century, the program encourages students to

tackle new challenges and take advantage of various opportunities

available in Japan.

Our Asian Studies Program is special because it is committed

to educating students about all of the dimensions of Japanese life:

language, cultural values, business structures and practices, political

institutions, arts, literature, and historical landmarks in the evolution

of international relations.

The learning process is enhanced by direct exposure to a new culture

through participation in daily Japanese life. In essence, our program,

with all its strengths, spurs foreign students to explore a new foundation

for judgment regarding matters pertinent to Japan and Asia.

AN OVERVIEW

Established in 1972, the Asian Studies P

welcomes over 600 competitively selected s

about 40 countries and regions. Typically, our

balanced between males and females. About 9

program participants are from our affiliated

and the remaining 10% enroll independently.

The raison d’etre of the program is to provid

with a means of exploring Japan and Asian st

instruction and interaction with Japanese pe

courses range from the introductory throug

Previous Japanese language training is not re

A variety of course offerings relevant to J

by experienced faculty members, will provid

participants and inspire their intellectual an

of the special advantages of studying in our

all courses, except for Japanese language co

English.

Efficient language training with the latest

instruction, fully equipped language laborator

with Japanese students, as well as the he

program, will all contribute to the rapid deve

language proficiency and pragmatic underst

culture.

Students can enroll in our program for

one full academic year (no summer courses/p

students may elect to enroll in either the f

it should be clearly understood that, due to

calendar that runs from April-July and Se

Japanese students will be on campus during

September, as well as February and March.

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Kansai Gaidai is located in the city of Hirakata (pop:

409,108 [http://www.city.hirakata.osaka.jp]), in Osaka prefec-

ture. Located midway between Osaka, Japan’s second larg-

est metropolis, and Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan (both

cities accessible by train within an hour), Kansai Gaidai’s

campus is in the commercial and cultural heart of Japan, thus

making it an excellent starting point from which to begin your explo-

ration of a land that, by anyone’s standards, is truly fascinating.

Osaka has been a major center of commerce since the 18th cen-

tury, and is still a vast and expanding hub of business and industry

today. The metropolis exhibits many colorful aspects as can be seen

in the competition for bigger and showier street signs on display in

Minami (the southern part of the downtown district). In addition

to the business-oriented aspect of the city, Osaka has much more

to explore and there is something to enjoy for everyone. As a center

of pop culture, Osaka never ceases to generate a variety of new and

unique trends and expands the dimensions of the Japanese urban

experience.

Kyoto was founded in the late 8th century, as evidenced by the

ancient layout of its numbered avenues. While prestigious museums

house the most valuable collections of Japanese art in the world,

Kyoto itself is a museum in its own right. Fortunately, the city was

not damaged in the Pacific War, and therefore many of its temples

and shrines have been designated as national treasures for everyone

to appreciate. Examples of historical sites abundant in Kyoto range

from Kiyomizu-dera（清水寺）, an excellent example of the union of

Buddhism（仏教）and Shintoism（神道）, to the serene and stately

Kinkakuji（金閣寺）about which Yukio Mishima wrote his famous

novel, The Temple of The Golden Pavilion.

A train ride of a little over an hour will bring you to Nara, even

older than Kyoto, which also offers various cultural assets to its

visitors. As the first organized urban center in the country, Nara

has the dignified atmosphere of an ancient capital (early 8th cen-

tury). Todaiji（東大寺）where the Daibutsu（大仏）,or Great Buddha,

is located will astonish you with the scale of its bronze image.

Visiting Horyuji（法隆寺）, the world’s oldest standing wooden struc-

ture, will provide you with an opportunity to contrast it with the

oldest building in your country. Otherwise, you may find it interest-

ing to visit Yoshino（吉野）where magnificent vistas of nature, as

well as hot springs, will welcome you.

Many of the cities in the Kansai* region

Studies Program through field trips, indep

case studies. Aside from academic excursion

their own trips throughout Japan. Usin

transportation services such as buses, train

you can travel from the mountains of Hok

the islands of Okinawa.

Whether your focus is on traditional cu

ness, there are countless opportunities for

knowledge about Japan. After all, the attr

mentioned above can never be more than s

ited space. Therefore, students are strongly

initiative in making the best use of Kansa

tion. Travel information is available at the C

Education from staff members willing to as

travel plans.

*“Kansai” refers to the area centering on O

Kobe. The area centering on Tokyo is called

KYOTO

NARA

OSAKA

GEOGRAPHICAL ADVANTAGES

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Noboru and Takako Tanimoto founded, withprivate funds, an English language school inMandai, a suburb of Osaka.

Kansai Gaidai opened the Katahoko campusin Hirakata city, Osaka.

19 students and faculty members from the

University of Arkansas, USA, participated ina summer seminar, marking the first Asianstudies courses offered to international stu-dents at Kansai Gaidai.

The Asian Studies Program was formallycreated as a one-year study abroad experi-ence particularly for international students.

The Center for International Education wasconstructed exclusively for the Asian StudiesProgram.

The relocation of the campus from Mandaito Hotani was completed. The campus at itsnew site in Hirakata city provides studentswith improved educational facilities.

Seminar House I, a dormitory for interna-tional students, was opened to accommodatethe ever-increasing number of participantsin the Asian Studies Program.

The new library was built and resources forstudent and faculty research were signifi-cantly increased.

The opening of the College of InternationalLanguage and Communications on theHotani campus expanded Kansai Gaidai’sglobally oriented academic programs.

The second dormitory for international stu-dents, Seminar House II, was added.

An advanced level Japanese language courseentitled Academic Japanese Program waslaunched to accommodate students with ahigh command of Japanese.

The construction and relocation of the en-tire Katahoko campus to Nakamiya wascompleted. The facilities of the Center forInternational Education have been greatlyexpanded and improved.

An apartment type dormitory, SeminarHouse III, was constructed to accommodatethe increasing number of international stu-dents.

An even larger dormitory, Seminar House IV,was completed to provide space for the larg-est number of participants in the history ofthe Asian Studies Program.

The total number participants has since its inception

A steady expansionational network haffiliations up to 3tries and regions.

The new departmeProfessional Deveat Nakamiya campdents. One-year st

their curriculum.

The International hub for various clocal community g

A new studio art coadded to the Asianlum for the first tim

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Kansai Gaidai is a private, non-profit, coeducational institution composed of Kansai

Gaidai University (four-year programs conferring B.A. degrees in International Profes-

sional Development, Elementary Education, English, Spanish, and Global Communi-

cation and Language), Kansai Gaidai College (two-year A.A. program in English), the

Graduate School (M.A. and Ph.D. programs in English Philology and Linguistics as well

as Languages and Cultures), and the Asian Studies Program specifically designed for

international students (one semester or one academic year program). All of these schools

are fully accredited by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and

Technology.

ACCREDITATION

ABOUT KANSAI GAIDAI

Kansai Gaidai was established in 1945 as a small, private language school amid the

smoldering ruins of post-war Japan with an initial enrollment of only 8 students. The

founder, Takako Tanimoto, was a truly dedicated educator who witnessed political chaos

and economic depression and hoped to create an institution that would develop in its stu-

dents a se nse of internationalism. Indeed, this was the very moment when Kansai Gaidai

embarked on ways of exploring and enhancing international program commitment.

By all indications, the founder’s dream is being fulfilled. In the academic year of 2013-

2014, Kansai Gaidai enrolled 12,855 students (10,900 for the undergraduate programs,

1,915 for the Junior Colleges, 40 for the Graduate School), and approximately 600 for the

Asian Studies Program. In a ccordance with the University’s mission, over 1,800 Japa-nese students study abroad every year through university-sponsored programs using its

extensive worldwide network with 339 institutions spreading across 50 countries and

regions.

Kansai Gaidai has been constantly upgrading its quality of education as well as facili-

ties to better serve highly motivated students. As a result, it has earned an excellent rep-

utation for high quality education within Japan and abroad. Kansai Gaidai will continue

to strive to enhance the relationship between Japan and the world.

CHRONOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT

OF KANSAI GAIDAI AND

ITS INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

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GENERALINFORMATION

KANSAI GAIDAI

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CANADA(19)

ECUADOR(3)

CHILE(1)

MEXICO(5)

COLOMBIA(1)

VIETNAM (1)

MALTA (1)

ITALY (3)

SWITZERLAND(1)

BELGIUM (2)

HUNGARY (1)

SPAIN (11)MOROCCO (1)

PORTUGAL (1)

THE NETHERLANDS (6)

UNITED STATES OFAMERICA (163)

ARGENTINA(3)

BRAZIL(1)

DOMINICANREPUBLIC (1)

LITHUANIA(1)

LATVIA(1)

FRANCE (8)

KENYA(1)

EGYPT(1)

SOUTH AFRICA(1)

GREECE(1)

BULGARIA(1)

TURKEY(2)

SWEDEN (6)

DENMARK (1)GERMANY (6)

CZECH REPUBLIC (1)AUSTRIA (4)

THE UNITED KINGDOM (8)IRELAND (1)

ICELAND (1)

FINLAND(5)

ESTONIA(1)

NORWAY(2)

POLAND(1)

AUSTRALIA(19)

CHINA(18)

RUSSIA(1)

KOREA(10)

NEW ZEALAND(4)

SINGAPORE(2)

THE PHILIPPINES(1)

TAIWAN(2)

MALAYSIA(1)

THAILAND(2)

WORLDWIDE FOCUSKANSAI GAIDAI

Cherishing the basic aims upon which the University was

established, Kansai Gaidai currently maintains student ex-

change agreements with a total of 339 institutions of higher

learning representing 50 countries and regions as of July

2013.

Kansai Gaidai’s international affiliation is basically divided

into three categories: (1) The Full Exchange Program,

whereby competitively selected students pay tuition, room

and board fees to their home institutions and simply switch

campuses to study. Credits earned while at the host institu-

tions are automatically transferred to the home institutions

of participants. (2) The Tuition-only Exchange Program

is almost the same as the Full Exchange Program except that

the tuition-only students are individually responsible for theirroom and board fees at their host institutions. (3) The Term

/ Year Abroad Program in which Kansai Gaidai is fully

recognized as an extension campus of the student’s home in-

stitution. In this program, the stream of students and fees are

always one-way toward Kansai Gaidai. Nonetheless, students

are able to participate in the Asian Studies Program without

difficulties in admission or credit transfer.

Kansai Gaidai is a very specialized institution where stu-

dents are given abundant opportunities to study abroad. Rang-

ing from five-week intensive language development programs

to two- or three-year degree seeking exchange programs, Kan-

sai Gaidai provides its students with a variety of opportunities

enabling them to select the most suitable program to satisfy

their academic and financial needs. Annually 1,800 students

study overseas to master foreign languages and learn about

themes of interest.

Among the increasing number of Japanese universities

with international programs,

Kansai Gaidai has in many ways developed the fastest.

Each year, about 1,800 Kansai Gaidai

Japanese students go abroad

through various university-sponsored programs,

while over 600 international students

take advantage of study abroad opportunities

available here.

Of those international students w

Asian St udies Pro gram, approximate l

come from our affiliated institutions.

fully screened by their home institutio

Gaidai for either one semester or for o

The rest are independent students w

Asian Studies Program by directly appl

Page 48-49 lists the names

of the home institutions of stu-

dents who participated in the

Asian Studies Program from the

fall of 2012 through the fall of

2013. The list clearly indicates

that life at Kansai Gaidai is not

solely a “Japanese experience”

but is an intensive and exten-

sive “multinational experience.”

Argentina 1

Australia 33

Belgium 2

Brazil 1

Canada 25

Colombia 3

Czech Republic 3

Denmark 2

Ecuador 4

Estonia 1

Finland 15

France 15

Germany 9

Hong Kong 7

Hungary 1

Iceland 2

Italy 1

Kenya 2

Korea 21

Latvia

Lithuan

Mexico

New Ze

Norway

Poland

Portuga

P.R. Chi

Russia

Singap

Spain

Sweden

Switzer

Thailan

The Ne

The Un

The Unit

Turkey

Vietnam

1999〜2000 1,082

2000〜2001 1,176

2001〜2002 1,234

2002〜2003 1,448

2003〜 2004 1,417

2004〜 2005 1,510

2005〜2006 1,429

2006〜 2007 1,482

2007〜 2008 1,369

2008〜 2009 1,578

2009〜 2010 1,773

2010〜 2011 1,691

2011〜2012 1,657

2012〜2013 1,801

INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATIONS

▼ OUTBOUND JAPANESE STUDENTS

INBOUND INTERNATIONA

▼NUMBER OF INBOUND

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT

2012~ 2013 TOTAL………………………………

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The Academic Program

Academic credit earned at Kansai G aidai is routinely transferred

to the participants’ home institutions. However, those students who

apply to Kansai Gaidai independently (i.e. not on an exchange) are

strongly advised to contact their academic advisors prior to participa-

tion in the program so as to determine the transferability of credits

earned at Kansai Gaidai back to their home institutions.

Those who participate in our program through our affiliated insti-

tutions should have no difficulty in transferring credits. Additional

information and explanatory documents regarding our course offer-

ings can be sent when necessary.

TRANSFER OF CREDIT

Requirements

Four courses, including Spoken Japanese, are the minimum re-

quired semester load for recognition as a full -time student. A student

may register for a maximum of five courses.

Courses

Spoken Japanese language classes consist of five 50-minute class

periods each week, supplemented by laboratory and homework as-

signments. Reading and Writing Japanese classes meet three times

each week, 50-minute per session. All other courses (with the excep-

tion of the studio art courses) are conducted in two 90-minute meet-

ings per week, supplemented by extra contact hours in the form of

field trips, special assignments, etc.

Registration

Students must register by the end of the orientation period each

semester, after completing the necessary payments to Kansai Gaidai.

Students may change their original course registration without

academic penalty within the following periods:

Dropping: During the first three weeks of the academic session

Adding: During the first two weeks o f the academic session

Audit

Students may audit a course by obtaining permission from the

instructor of the course and from the Dean of the Center for Interna-

tional Education. Registration on an audit basis will not lead to aca-

demic credit, nor will it appear on the student’s transcript. Students

may not audit Japanese language courses.

Duration of Stay

All participants in our Asian Studies Program are admitted for one

semester only, regardless of their intended period of stay at Kansai

Gaidai.

During the first semester of residence, each student who wishes

to continue into the second semester must submit an application for

extension of stay. Such students must be in good academic standing

at the completion of their f irst semester of residence. A 2.0 GPA on a 4.0

scale with no failing grade is the minimum requirement for extension

of stay into the second semester.

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS

Independent Study

An independent study may be arranged fo

second semester if the student’s educational

achieved through our regular course offerings

pursue more in-depth studies in a given area.

To apply for an independent study, a stude

her first semester of residence at Kansai Ga

an application including the objective and out

must be submitted to and approved by the

Board.

Grading System

The Asian Studies Program applies a 4.0 scal

and academic results are indicated by the letter

A : Highest Level of Attainment

B : High Level of Attainment

C : Adequate Level of Attainment

D: Minimal Passing Level

F : Failed; Unacceptable Performance

I : Incomplete

W: Withdraw

Quality Points:

A ＋ (4.0) A (4.0)

B＋ (3.3) B (3.0)

C＋ (2.3) C (2.0)

D＋ (1.3) D (1.0)

F (0.0) I (0.0)

The pass/fail system or credit/non-credit

Kansai Gaidai. Also, we do not use WP (wi

grade.

Transcript

A transcript of academic performance w ill

to each participant’s home institution after the

semester. At the student’s request, additional

additional institutions for a minimal fee.

Academic WarningStudents whose work in courses is not up to

an “Academic Warning” one week after the mid

The academic curriculum in the Asian Studies Program can be di-

vided into two parts: a rigorous Japanese language program offered

in the morning and a wide variety of courses in Business, Humani-

ties, and Social Sciences offered in the afternoon. The combination of

these two elements will enable participants to study a wide variety

of areas while in Japan. Since all courses, with the exception of those

concentrating on the Japanese language, are conducted in English,

our program may well accommodate even those students with little

previous Japanese language training who wish to pursue their areas

of interest.

Given our primary framework of meeting third or fourth-year level

undergraduate requirements, it is desirable for participating stu-

dents to have completed at least one year (preferably two years) of

college level instruction prior to coming to Kansai Gaidai so as to

fully benefit from our course offerings, as well as to maintain the

high academic standards which the University has established.

It is true that language learning is a key element of our Asian

Studies Program. However, we are by no means solely a language

training institute. For this reason, the structure of our program may

not necessarily accommodate the needs of those students whose in-

terests lie only in language study. Our program has been designed

to provide students with a well-rounded knowledge of not only the

language, but Japanese culture and society as a whole.

Course offerings range from topics on traditional culture to the

management policies of leading Japanese companies to studio art

courses. This variety, we have found, affords students the opportuni-

ty to develop a broad understanding of Japan, as well as other East

Asian nations. Most of our full-time faculty members have Ph.D.’s in

their disciplines as well as long teaching experience in Japan.

OBJECTIVES

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COURSEDESCRIPTIONS

JAPANESE LANGUAGE

COURSES

LECTURE COURSES

STUDIO ART COURSES

12 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS CO

The Japanese language classes are divided into two distinct

categories: Spoken Japanese and Reading & Writing Japanese.

This separation allows students who are weak in one skill to

spend the time necessary in that skill without slowing down their

development in the other skills. These courses are taught by a full

complement of native Japanese language instructors who combine

years of experience with a unique ability to teach a language that

has been viewed as one of the most difficult languages to learn.

The five-credit Spoken Japanese language course is required of

all program participants. Each 50-minute class meets five times

a week and is limited to 10-15 students per class. This permits in-

structors to devote a great deal of indi vidual attention to each stu-

dent. In addition to classroom instruction , most students spend

a great deal of time in the language and computer labs, where

students are able to learn on an individual basis with the aid of

language tapes, films, and computer programs, many developed

by Kansai Gaidai Japanese language instructors.

The second language-related class combi

writing of Japanese into one study area. W

required, if a student plans to remain at Kan

academic year, we strongly recommend enro

so that a smooth language progression can

Japan.

The specific language course in which a stu

will be determined only after placement tests

orientation period.

JAPANESELANGUAGE COURSES(offered fall and spring)

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READING &

WRITING JAPANESE(3 semester credits)

SPOKEN JAPANESE(5 semester credits)

Spoken Japanese 1

The first level of Elementary Spoken

Japanese for beginners who have no formal

training in the language. This cours e aims

at the development of speaking and listening

skills. At the end of the course, successful

students should be able to speak simple sen-

tences needed for daily conversation.

Spoken Japanese 2

Prerequisite: Spoken Japanese 1

(or its equivalent)

The second level of Elementary Spoken

Japanese. Thi s course aims at further devel-

opment of speaking and listening skills. At

the end of the course, students are expected

to be able to adequately handle everyday

conversation in Japanese.

Spoken Japanese 3

Prerequisite: Spoken Japanese 2(or its equivalent)

The third level of Elementary Spoken

Japanese. This course aims to review and

reinforce previous knowledge of Japanese

and systematically develop the patterns of

expression needed in various situations com-

monly encountered in daily Japanese life. In

addition to the textbook, audio-visual mate-

rials such as movies will be used.

Spoken Japanese 4


(or its equivalent)

The first level of Intermediate Spoken

Japanese. This course aims to prepare stu-

dents to participate in an advanced level

of conversation and discussion. In order to

deal with formal topics, such as commonly

discussed social issues, more formal struc-

tural patterns and an adequate number of

new vocabulary items will be introduced.

Materials taken from Japanese movies will

also be used to help students improve both

comprehension and speaking.

Spoken Japanese 5


(or its equivalent)

The second level of Intermediate Spoken

Japanese. The course will lay the founda-

tion for three to four years of tertiary level

study. It will develop communication skills

in spoken Japanese to the point where stu-

dents can deal with a wide range of academic

topics and with basic facts about Japanese

business, culture and society, etc. The major

portion of classes will be spent on oral inter-

action such as discussions, presentations,

debates or speeches.

Spoken Japanese 6


(or its equivalent)

The first level of Advanced Spoken Japa-

nese. This course emphasizes the develop-

ment of active conversational skills as well as

the expansion of expressions and vocabulary

necessary for conversation and discussions

with Japanese native speakers. This course

will cover academic and formal topics and

expressions, and additionally, colloquial and

casual expressions, for which audio-visual

materials such as movies will be employed.

Spoken Japanese 7 A/B

Prerequisite: Spoken Japanese 6(or its equivalent)

The second level of Advanced Spoken

Japanese. This course is designed to teach

students to converse fluently with native

speakers on a variety of subjects with a full

command of speech levels. Students will gain

a deeper understanding of contemporary

Japanese culture and society. Audio-visual

materials are used to further develop and re-

fine listening and speaking skills. Individual

projects will be also assigned.

(Spoken Japanese 7A is offered in the fall se-mester and Spoken Japanese 7B is offered inthe spring semester. They are offered with dif-ferent course materials.)

Introduction to the Japanese Writing

System (1 credit)

The very basic introductory five-week

kana and basic kanji course. This is not

a separate course, but is integrated in the

regular Reading and Writing Japanese 1

course. Hiragana and katakana , and some

very basic kanji will be introduced in this

course.

This course is required for students who

do not have enough knowledge of hiragana

and katakana to handle the Spoken Japa-

nese language course.

The students in this course may upgrade

by switching Reading and Writing Japa-

nese 1 (1 credit) to the regular Reading and

Writing Japanese 1 (3 credits) before the

end of the fifth week.

Reading and Writing Japanese 1

The first level of Elementary Read-

ing and Writing Japanese. The course

presupposes no prior knowledge of writ-

ten Japanese. Starting with the in-

troduction of hiragana and katakana ,

approximately 100 kanji will also be in-

troduced during the semester. We will

read and write Japanese on simple eve-

ryday topics such as diaries, messages,

and letters.


Prerequisite: R & W Japanese 1(or its equivalent)

The second level of Reading and Writ-

ing Japanese. Students should be able to

read/write hiragana , katakana and somebasic kanji (approximately 100 or more).

Approximately 110 more kanji will be in-

troduced during the semester.

We will read articles in the style of dia-

ries, folktales, personal ads, and so forth.

We will also practice writing on various

topics related to the reading materials.


Prerequisite: R & W Japanese 2

(or its equivalent)

The third level of Elementary Reading

and Writing Japanese. Students should be

able to recognize and produce approximate-

ly 210 kanji . Approximately 110 additional

kanji will be introduced during the semes-

ter. We will read articles in the style of bi-

ography, letters, diaries, and so forth. We

will also practice writing on topics related

to the reading materials.



The first level of Intermediate Reading

and Writing Japanese. Students should be

able to recognize approximately 320 kanji .

Approximately 270 newkanji will be intro-

duced during the semester. We will read

articles in the style of essays, short stories,

newspaper articles, as well as reading ma-

terials prepared for learners of Japanese.

We will also practice writing on topics re-

lated to the reading material.



The second level of Intermediate Read-

ing and Writing Japanese. Students should

be able to recognize and produce approxi-

mately 600 kanji . Approximately 300 addi-

tional kanji will be introduced during the

semester. Authentic materials originally

written for an adult native Japanese audi-

ence will be assigned for reading.

Reading and Writi

Prerequisite: R & W Jap

(or its equivalent)

The first level of A

Writing Japanese. St

to recognize and pr

900 kanji . Approxim

kanji will be introduc

ter.

Authentic materia

for an adult native Ja

be chosen for readin

velop academic writi

Reading and Wr

A/B

Prerequisite: R & W Jap

(or its equivalent)

The second level o

and Writing Japane

be able to recognize

mately 1,400 kanji . T

kanji ) will be covered

This course aims at

writing skills in Japa

and academic topics.

(Reading and Writing in the fall semester an

Japanese 7B is offeredThey are offered with dals.)

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The course offerings listed hereinare prepared for publicationwell in advance and they are subject to change.

International Negotiation: Resolving

Conflict and Closing the Deal

( spring )Every business transaction involves

negotiation. Negotiations can involve mat-

ters as simple as the salary and benefits

package for your first job or as complex as

trade negotiations between governments.

Negotiation is also an important activity in

the non-profit sector. A human rights orga-

nization or charity is likely to be involved

in negotiations with many different entities

to accomplish their goals. In the global en-

vironment, understanding the opportunities

and challenges involved in transnational

negotiations can often make the difference

between success and failure. This course

is designed to introduce the student to fun-

damental concepts of negotiation as well as

specific challenges, strategies, and opportu-

nities in international negotiations. Thr ough

practical exercises, students will learn howto successfully negotiate, implement, and

evaluate international business transactions.

Students will learn how different cultures

prepare for and engage in negotiation and

what strategies should be used to evaluate

and adapt to foreign negotiation. The final

portion of the course will be to explore the

idea of a “global approach” to negotiation

and to determine if there are strategies that

are appropriate for every situation, regard-

less of nationality or culture.

The Struggle for Justice

( spring )

Newspapers report that Japan is a homog-

enous country with little or no crime while

the United States is portrayed as suffering

from a crime epidemic. This course will look

at Japan, Thailand, China and several othercountries to see how societies have tried to

deal with the phenomenon of crime. No legal

background of any kind is required for the

course. By the end of the semester, students

should understand why Japan has so little

crime and be able to predict future trends in

criminality in Japan and around the world.

International Business:

Doing Business in East Asia

( fall & spring )It has become almost impossible to read

a newspaper, business magazine or recent

business textbook without encountering the

rise of Asia. In the working careers of current

undergraduate students an understanding of

how to be successful in Asia will be essential.

In this course, we will examine the practical

aspects of how firms choose to enter into

foreign markets, with a focus on East Asia.

After learning the fundamental risks unique

to foreign markets, we will use a case based

approach to learn how executives select

markets, develop entry strategies and man-

age the foreign venture. By the end of this

course, the student will not only understand

the theoretical and strategic issues related

to entering a foreign market but will also

understand that cultural, historic and struc-

tural issues can be as important as economicprinciples when doing business in Asia.

Marketing Across Cultures

( fall & spring )

This course will cover readings and dis-

cussions on marketing across culture with a

focus on Asia. The course emphasizes the role

of diversity in world markets and the impor-

tance of local consumer knowledge and mar-

keting practices. A cross-cultural approach

is used which compares national marketing

systems and local co

various c ountries. M

ties pertaining to croresearch are address

of interaction between

different cultures is

simulated in class usi

examples in the cour

focus will be on Asia a

Asian Integration: A

the Global Market

( fall & spring )

The advent of the E

North American Free

brought economic inte

front of discussions re

The astonishing develo

and the Asian tigers o

made the idea of Asian

from the boardroom t

course explores the reof Asian economies a

represent in the global

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economic developmen

the creation of the As

Asian Nations (ASEAN

Economic Cooperation

Special focus will be d

ing complex relationsh

China and its import

stability and economic

Our curriculum aims to provide students with a broad-based

exposure to Japan and Asia, as well as relevant experience learn-

ing and living in Japan. To achieve this goal, knowledge of current

business issues as well as traditional cultural traits are equally

important. With this in mind, the Asian Studies Program course

offerings cover various topics in rapidly changing societies and

cultures, current social issues as well as Japan’s history and its

unique arts. In order to make it possible for those who have lim-ited knowledge of the Japanese language to pursue these courses,

all lecture/seminar courses are offered in English.

Given that the length of the program is limited to either one

semester or two semesters, the program has been designed to pro-

vide p articipants with an efficient learning environment. Class-

room instruction is effectively supplemented by various activities

such as field trips, company visits, guest lecturers, all taking the

best advantage of Kansai Gaidai’s cultural and business environ-

ment.

The courses are generally equivalent to 300- or 400-level upper

division (third- and fourth-year) courses in most other universi-

ties, in terms of level of academic content and amount of work

required. Most of them are designed to accommodate non-majors;thus no-prerequisites are required. For a few courses, however, it

is recommended that students have some level of background in

the course discipline.

LECTURE COURSES (3 semester credits each)

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LECTURE

COURSES


Understanding Japanese Business

– Piercing the Veil

( fall )

You are what you read. What books are

Japanese executives reading and why?

Without being able to answer these simplequestions, it is hard to comprehend con-

temporary Japan and the dynamics be-

hind it. This course provides rare insights,

in English, into the true thinking of the

Japanese executive.

The “Japanization” of economic, societal,

and political challenges is happening across

the world. This course offers a preview of

the challenges that may happen shortly in

your part of the globe and explores strate-

gies to cope with them.

The Dynamics of Modern Japan

( fall )

This upper-level course analyzes the

transformation of Japan from a pre-

modern society, isolated from the rest of

the world, to a post-industrial society,

interdependent on and successfully com-petitive with the rest of the world. This

course will critically examine the seminal

events of the last hundred years: the Meiji

Restoration and the Allied Occupation, as

well as Japan’s current role as a world

player in terms of politics, policies, and

history.

Japan - China:

The Challenges of Modernization

( fall & spring )

As we enter the second decade of the 21st

century the economies of Japan and China

rank as number two and three in nominal

GDP terms. By at least the mid-point of

this century further power shifts are in-

evitable. This is a remarkable story in itself

and forms part of our course. For Japan and

China, the 19th and 20th centuries were

a period where old institutions and values

were swept aside or radically transformed.

How each country confronted the challenge

of modernization is the core narrative. For

Japan its first attempt at modernization

ended in a brutal war. Sin ce 1945, Japan

has once again reinvented itself, securing

for itself a new image. For China, its tortu-ous path to modernization ended with the

birth of the People’s Republic of China. For

each country the challenge of modernization

continues. Throughout this process, Japan

and China both cooperated and competed.

It is this historical dynamic that will be

explored.

Pacific Rivalry:

The Challenges of Interstate and

Regional Relations

( fall & spring )

Whether as enemy or ally, partner or

competitor, America has, since the mid-

nineteenth century, played a vital role in the

structuring of East Asia. Perh aps the term

competitor is most apt in describing not

only the American experience in the East

Asia with Japan, but also that of China and

Russia. This course will trace the nature

of rivalry in the Pacific. Military, economic

and political considerations will be high-

lighted.

Peace, Development,

Democratization and Human Rights:

The Asia Challenge( fall & spring )

This course is designed to explore and

discuss the interrelated issues of creating

peace, the utility of force, the dispatch of

peacekeeping, the creation of institutions

of justice, and the configuring of human

rights. This discussion takes place in a post

9-11 environment.

Participants enrolled in this course are

expected not to be passive observers. We

will attempt to define the limits of Japan’s

pacifism, the question of Hiroshima, the

nature of the state and society in North

Korea, the tragedy of Tibet, the oppres-

sion in Burma, the lack of democratization

in China, and the concept of preemption.

Moreover, Operation Enduring Freedom

and the continued wars in Afghanistan and

Iraq will be discussed.

Grass-Roots Japan:

Public Policy and its Discontents

( spring )

Woofers, anti-nuclear activists, care-

givers for elderly, cram school students,

Self-Defense recruiters, real estate agents,

female local politicians, the local police of-

ficer manning a koban, Communist party

members, and real estate agents. These

people are reacting to, recreating and re-

imaging Japan. This is a course designed

for students who wish to see and experienceJapan through on the spot investigation,

observation and experience.

Participants, for example, who choose to

investigate the plight of farming in Japan

will spend two days working on an organic

farm. Guest speakers have included: priests

working with asylum seekers, homeless ad-

vocates, members of the buraku community,

military officers, and local politicians. Field

trips to Shiga Prefectural Prison and Osaka

Peace Museum are scheduled.

Introduction to Japanese History

( fall & spring )

The course covers the period from pre-

history to the early 19th century and focuses

on the major dynamics of Japanese history,

which are still relevant to today’s Japan.

Political structures, economic and socialdevelopment, religious attitudes, foreign re-

lations, and cultural achievements will be

considered in their historical contexts.

Survey of Japanese Art

( fall & spring )

The course will consist of a series of slide

lectures covering the major developments in

Japanese art from the earliest times through

the 18th century. Weather permitting, field

trips will be scheduled to view first-hand

some of the works introduced during the

class lectures.

Japan and its World to 1860

( fall & spring )

Japan’s largely successful response to

the challenge of the West in the late 19th

century was conditioned by its pre-modernforeign relations. This course will survey

Japan’s relations with its neighbors in East

Asia from the earliest documented contracts

to the transformation of those relations as a

result of contact with the West from the 16th

through mid-19th centuries.

Culture and Everyday Life in Japan:

Japanese Society in

Anthropological Perspective

( fall & spring )

This survey course is designed to help

students make sense of Japanese society byexploring key aspects of cultural meaning

and patterns of behavior, along with the

institutional contexts that provide coherence

as well as make Japan a dynamically chang-

ing society. Topics include the construction of

national identity; normative understandings

of interpersonal relations; youth and the

schooling system; gender, family and work;

urban life; ritual, festivity and religious

practice; “the gift” exchange and social rela-

tions; and experiences of ethnic minorities.

Popular Culture as Social Practice:

Fandoms, Subcultures and

the Rest of Us

( fall & spring )

This course explores the relationship

between the products of popular culture

(objects, images, discourses, categories) andsocial life in Japan. While introducing key

concepts in the study of popular culture and

society, the course focuses on specific fan-

doms, subcultures or cultural categories con-

structed around consumption practices such

as otaku , d ō jinshi writers, J-rappers, gyaru ,

and the legendary fans of the Takarazuka

Revue. Central themes running throughout

the course include popular culture consump-

tion and constructions of “deviance,” agency

and hegemony, and resistance to or rein-

forcement of dominant norms, particularly

concerning gender and sexuality.

Onna to Otoko : Gender and

Sexuality in Japan

( fall & spring )

This course focuses on gender as cultural

belief, as a social structuring mechanismand a source of social inequality in Japan.

We will investigate the values and expected

types of behavior associated with “feminin-

ity” and “masculinity,” and how gender inter-

acts with other spheres of life. Topics to be

covered include historical changes in gender

roles; gender, family and work; gender and

sexuality; state policy

the gendered division

women’s movement; a

directed change in th

Japan.

Sexuality and Cultu

Shifting Dimensions

Relationship and So

( fall & spring )

While sexuality is

among the most priv

life, our erotic lives a

by history, social bel

practices. This course

beliefs and practices

in Japan, including th

ality and gender; the

regulation of sexualit

modification of sexual

bodies; minority sexu

ties and practices; an

practices and attitude

in Japan.

Modern Girls, Masc

Gothic Lolita and W

Japanese Shojo Stu

( fall )

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ing issues in Japanese

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punished and margi

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contemporary Japan.

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LECTURE

COURSES


Japan and Globalization:

A Cultural Approach

( fall & spring )

In today’s world, it is widely held that

global scale culture supercedes govern-

ments and political boundaries; economy isparamount. The contemporary buzz-word to

explain this phenomenon is “globalization.”

But what does this relatively new concept

really entail? Globalization is about move-

ment and interaction: people, culture, tech-

nology, goods and services, money, religion

and ideologies are moving through porous

borders causing immediate and intense con-

tact. This cultural contact affects everyone

in the global village albeit in vastly different

ways. Globalization is an uneven process

in terms of the spread of new technologies

and communication. Where does Japan and

Japanese culture fit within globalization?

It is easy to see global influences inside of

Japan: McDonald’s, Starbucks and fancy

European brand names are everywhere. But

Japanese culture has long been moving out

and influencing other areas of the globe as

well. This course will investigate globaliza-

tion from an anthropological perspective

focusing on the important and interesting

movements and interactions between Japan

and the rest of the world.

Visual Anthropology of Japan

( fall & spring )

“A picture is worth a thousand words,”

and “seeing is believing” are taken to be

common beliefs. This class will challenge

these notions within the realm of the visual

representation of culture. How can a culture

be presented and represented through visual

means? Who creates such representations

and for what purposes? Documentary films,

ethnographic photography and electronic

media such as blogs dealing with Japanese

culture will be examined. Not only will stu-

dents have a chance to view and discuss

such visual representations, they will have

the opportunity to create their own visual

projects as well.

Deaf World Japan: The Struggle of

Disability, Identity and Language

( fall )

This course is an ethnographic examina-

tion of deaf culture in Japan and Japanese

Sign Language. While the focus will be ondeaf people and their language, it will be in

the broader context of contemporary Japan.

Deafness as deficit and deaf people as bicul-

tural will be the major theoretical models.

How are deaf and disabled people treated

within Japanese society in the realms of

education, social welfare, identity, and com-

munication? Deaf people will be compared/

contrasted with other so-called disabled

people and other minorities in Japan in

terms of discrimination issues and political

movements. Cross-cultural comparisons of

deaf people in the United States, France,

Germany, Bali and other places will also be

considered. A major component of this course

will be the analysis and practical study of

Japanese Sign Language.

Intercultural Communication

in Japan

( fall & spring )

Communicating in an international con-

text requires an understanding of factors

that affect interaction between people fromdiverse cultural perspectives. Study of inter-

cultural communication theory and research

is beneficial to the success, relational devel-

opment, and satisfaction of students who

strive to maximize their language and cul-

tural learning while in Japan. This course

is a practical introduction to the field of

intercultural communication as applied to a

Japanese context, thereby assisting students

in developing a clearer understanding of

their own communicative perspectives as

related to life in Japan.

Global Business Teams

( fall & spring )

Creating effective work teams is chal-

lenging, even among people from similar

background s. Global teams face additional

hurdles related to cultural differences, geo-graphic and time zone separation, communi-

cation styles, differences in decision-making

strategies, and role expectations, to name a

few. The purpose of this course is to assist

students in developing competencies related

to effective teamwork in a global context.

To this end, students will create productive

multicultural teams that benefit from shared

goals, positive relations, trust, and empathy.

A variety of methods and activities will be

used in class, including discussion, experi-

ential learning tools, simulations, lecture,

critical incident, video critique, and personal

reflection.

Japanese Popular Media

and Culture

( fall & spring )

This course focuses on three central ele-ments of Japanese popular media−manga,

anime, and television dramas−including

aspects of their production distribution and

consumption. It will also examine how such

media both reflect and influence specific

aspects of Japanese culture and national

identity.

Geisha, Gangsters and Samurai :

Japan in Western Film

( fall & spring )

This course examines how Japan has

been portrayed in Western film and litera-

ture from 1853 to the present day. A centralconcern is how and why filmmakers and

authors have emphasized, exaggerated, dis-

torted or ignored various aspects of Japanese

culture in response to specific social condi-

tions and political pressures. We will also

look at how images of Japan, constructed in

one historical time, are recycled to justify or

explain later political developments.

Monsters, Ghosts and the Making of

Modern Japan

( fall & spring )

The Japanese popular imagination has

always been haunted by myriad monsters

and ghosts. Whether it was the trickster

kitsune of ancient folklore or the shinigami

of modern manga/anime like Death Note,

Japan’s many supernatural beings have al-

ways both frightened and entertained. Butthese are by no means the only two roles

that such creatures have played in Japanese

history. In this class we look at the religious,

social and political uses of the supernatural

in the works of a variety of writers, artists,

academics, filmmakers, manga authors

and anime creators. The goal is to under-

stand the many ways in which monsters and

ghosts have been used to symbolize and per-

sonify the problems, hopes and fears of the

Japanese and have facilitated their search

for meaning and identity from pre-modern

times to the present day.

Japanese Buddhism

( fall & spring )

This course looks at Japanese Buddhism

as both a living religion and a set of philo-

sophical teachings. Among the topics dis-cussed will be: different practices and views

among the various schools of Japanese

Buddhism; ancestors and graves; pilgrimage;

deities and daily worship. We discuss two

films and one novel in order to discover new

ways of understanding Buddhism in Japan.

Religion in Japan

( fall )

This course presen

religion in Japan. C

beliefs and practices w

ined. Ancestor worshShinto, and Buddhis

lecture topics.

Shinto

( fall & spring )

We investigate ma

mythology; deities; t

views of the after life

A particular focus is

contemporary Japan.

Zen Buddhism

( fall & spring )

This course presen

Buddhism. The roots

carefully examined alo

experience. S pecific po

itation, the controvers

gradual enlightenment

Death in East Asian

( spring )

Using a multidisci

course examines death

and society. We will

cepts of death and th

tional and contempor

and ancestor worship

and literary treatmen

The Japanese under

presented against th

Asian ideas about dea

Mind in Yoga, Budd

( fall & spring )

Yoga, Buddhism, a

the most influential As

Each engages the humsimilar and different t

These traditions will b

they engage mind, bo

and their practices. T

course will examine h

both Asian and West

ideas and practices in p

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COURSES


Cross-Cultural Psychology

( fall & spring )

Cross-cultural psychology is the compara-

tive study of psychologies of different cul-

tures. The first part of this course focuses on

cross-cultural research on sense of self, val-ues, cognition, and emotions. The second part

is a study of comparisons of psychotherapies

in different cultures and considerations in

cross-cultural psychotherapy situations.

Anime: Method and Meaning

( fall )

Japanese animation, known as anime,

has established a world-wide reputation as

a unique form of animation. This course

surveys selected aspects of theatrical anime

with some consideration of anime serials.

The nature of animation as a whole and the

special qualities of anime will be examined

in the context of viewing a number of anime

films. Questions regarding gender, politics,

culture, sexuality, identity, and representa-

tion will be discussed in connection with the

ongoing development of the medium.

The Relations of Life and Fiction in

Modern Japanese Literature

( fall )

Japanese culture is often regarded as a

complexly structured society that contains

extremes of beauty and discipline, open-

ness and secrecy, and religious fervor and

secular passion. Sometimes these impres-

sions seem to be stereotypes created in the

West, yet they may also include national

themes stressed within Japan. In order to

see beyond the cliches about Japan, this

course examines major aspects of modern

Japanese culture through the relationship of

life to literature. The interest in employing

the author’s personal experience as the basis

for serious fiction has been one of the key

practices of writers in modern Japan. Thisapproach will discuss a variety of novels,

essays, and related films to reveal varied

aspects of identity, art, and politics that are

important routes to understanding twentieth

century Japan through its literature.

The History and Ideology of the

Japanese Warrior

( fall & spring )

Visions of the Japanese warrior in his

many forms loom largely through the his-

tory of East Asia and through popular senti-ments of what being a warrior is all about.

Martial arts and the profession of soldiery

are described in Japan as a “path” or “way.”

This implies that such disciplines are not

reducible to technical skills, but represent

an ideology. Indeed , a continual refrain from

the distant past to the present is that the

spirit of the warrior lies at the very heart

of Japanese people and Japanese culture.

In this course, we will look at archetypical

warriors using prototypical weapons in ex-

emplary battles through famous literature,

films, and historical accounts.

International Business Ethics

( fall )

Gross ethical lapses leading up to and

during the recent financial crisis have

brought misery to many and have tar-nished the image of entire sectors of the

global economy. Now more than ever, in-

ternational business managers must dem-

onstrate that they can be both moral and

profitable. Global citizens and corporate

leaders must show that they can think be-

yond the confines of a single culture’s ideas

about right and wrong with respect to the

marketplace. With a concentration on Japan

and Asia, this course is designed to broaden

a student’s perspective on business ethics

through consideration of real-world issues

and problem solving that any international

business manager could face. We will also

explore the emerging idea of a global ethical

code and examine Japan’s role in fostering

this idea.

The Intersection of Fantasy and RealLife in Modern Japanese Fiction

( spring )

A major feature of modern literatur e

in Japan is the tension between the repre-

sentation of real life and fantasy. Although

these aspects can be seen as polar opposites,

writers in Japan will often deploy their plots

to examine basic life issues whether writ-

ing about mundane aspects of daily life or

detailing elaborate fantasies. This course

will examine the issues raised in a variety

of novels by authors in the last few decades.

The key themes include questions of iden-tity, sexuality, environment, social change,

individual responsibility, and the contrast/

fusion of pure vs. popular fiction. Many of

the novels are recent translations of current

fiction. The course does not assume a prior

background in Japanese literature.

Manga: The Graphic Fiction of Japan

( spring )

Due to its widespread popularity, manga

has become an internationally recognized

and often admired aspect of contemporary

Japanese culture. Nonetheless, the transla-

tion of manga into a variety of foreign lan-

guages has focused on those written for an

early teenage audience. The deeper history

of manga, its complexity, the broad diversity

of themes intended for an adult audience

is still largely unknown outside of Japan.This course approaches manga as a form of

graphic fiction parallel to the literary fiction

of Japan. Lectures cover many aspects from

history, thematic diversity, audience recep-

tion, publishing industry, visual analysis

and interpretation, continuities of theme

and image, and new trends. A combination

of critical readings, discussion of selected

manga, and analysis of imagery will be em-

ployed in class. A large number of works

and artists that have yet to be translated

into foreign languages will be introduced

alongside world famous examples.

Japanese Cinema 1949-1987

( spring )

Regularly winning awards at film fes-

tivals, Japanese cinema may be the most

internationally popular aspect of modernJapan culture. This course explores Japanese

cinema through an examination of eleven

noted films by eight directors. The themes

and issues of the films include quests for the

meaning of life, modernized Kabuki drama,

conflict among generations, censorship of

sexual scenes, satiric comedies, and science

fiction animation. In several cases compari-

sons will be made between the original text

and the film version. The social significance

and relation to national and international

film history will be discussed. Lectures will

introduce the background of the director, thecircumstances of the making of the film and

its historical setting, and the relation of the

film to other Japanese and foreign films.

This course does not assume a backgroundin film studies and is open to students at alllevels.

New Japanese Cinema 1995-2010

( fall )

Japanese films have had a wide interna-

tional audience since Kurosawa’s 1950 prize-

winning film Rashomon. Although recent

films from Japan have again been capturing

attention at international film festivals, only

a small fraction of the popular films of Japan

have been seen by foreign audiences. This

course examines a wide range of recent films

- some much discussed in the West, others

little known - that represent a variety of the

most popular genres and directors active

today. Readings and lectures will introduce

not only the director’s work but the culturaland literary backgrounds of the individual

films. Genres include love stories, suspense,

period drama, horror, anime, and fantasy.

Some aspects of film and cultural studies

will augment the analysis and appreciation

of works.

This course does not assume a background infilm studies.

From Zen to Paradise

( fall )

This is an introductory-level course de-

signed to maximize the experience of seeing

Buddhist art in Japan. Often, after visit-

ing “must-see” temples, a visitor with little

background in Buddhist religious thought,

architecture or imager

gained very little. Th

preparation for both

independent visits to

ums with important B

paintings.

Japanese Art in the

( spring )

The Kansai area h

Japanese history been

art production. Beginn

in 4th century tombs

continued until power

to Tokyo during the E

Focusing on locally-p

sculpture from the 4th

turies, the class will c

There will be field tr

the class.

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What makes our program different from regular classroom learning situations

is the hands-on experience that can be obtained through supplementary activities.

These include field trips, guest speakers, and group projects, which are efficiently

integrated into our regular course offerings wherever possible.

The location of our campus certainly contributes to having a wide range ofactivities from visiting ancient temple sites to participating in traditional festivals

in Kyoto and Nara to attending business meetings taking place in Osaka and

Kobe. All sorts of activities are readily available in the area surrounding our uni-

versity.

Several courses in the Program are effectively supplemented by outside field

trips. Each semester, professors and students explore dimensions of Japanese

history, society, and culture that cannot be learned from books. In most cases,

you will be happy to discover that your expertise from class adds valuable

background texture to what you see with your own eyes. Recognizing the sig-

nificance of on-site visits, financial subsidies are provided to cover part of the

costs for organized field trips. Field trips in the past have targeted:

▲ Taking a break during an autumn shrine festivaland tour of Osaka’s Korea Town.

▲ In eager anticipation of a performance ofthe Takarazuka Revue.

▶ The O

Museu

collectirelateddiversitagainstof Osak

▲ Exploring one of Kyoto’s famous Zen temples, Daitokuji Temple.

▶ Climbing the famou

Kirarazaka trail on Mt

● 日本銀行大阪支店、大阪証券取引所 Bank of Japan, Osaka Branch, Osaka Securities Exchange

● 宝塚劇場 Takarazuka Theater (All-female Musical Revue)

● 平和公園・原爆資料館 Peace Memorial Park・Atomic Bomb Museum※

● 飛鳥寺、石舞台 Asukadera Temple, Ishibutai Tumulus

● 大阪国際平和センター・ピースおおさか Osaka International Peace Center

● 藤の木古墳、法隆寺 Fujinoki Tomb, Horyuji Temple

● 天理教会 Tenrikyo Church

● 春光院、妙心寺 Shunkoin Temple, Myoshinji Temple

● 比叡山・延暦寺 Mt. Hiei・Enryakuji Temple※

● 滋賀刑務所 Shiga Prison

● 東寺、平等院鳳凰堂、平等院ミュージアム Toji Temple※, Byodoin Phoenix Hall※, Byodoin Museum

● 大徳寺、高桐院、大仙院 Daitokuji Temple, Kotoin Temple, Daisenin Temple

● 一乗寺下がり松、無礙光院 Ichijoji Temple Sagarimatsu Pine Tree, Mugekoin Temple

※ World Heritage Site

Course topics come alive when they are

illustrated in the field.

FIELD TRIPS

▲ From tombs to temples-biking through Asuka’s lush rice fields.

▲ At Mudoji Temple on Mt. Hiei the site of

the “Marathon Monk”(Kaihōgyō) ascetic practice.

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Manga Drawing ( fall & spring)

In this studio course, students will be

taught to draw and produce manga, theJapanese comics.

The typical tools for manga - pen, inks,

manga-papers and screen-tones will be

used to draw illustrations or whole manga

stories in black and white. At the begin-

ning, students will learn how to use the

tools by drawing characters, illustrations

and one-page manga. The latter half of the

semester will be used to produce one or

more manga-booklet/s (J., d ō jinshi ) which

will include the students’ manga works.

With this project the students not only

learn how to draw a manga, but also how to

edit and complete a d ō jinshi production,

and the students will be able to experience

a very small part of being a manga-ka .

Basic Ceramic Techniques ( fall & spring)

A co urse i n basic techniques, with a n

emphasis on the distinctive methods of

Japanese tradition, including both throw-

ing and building. On-campus studio facili-

ties will be used for instruction and prac-

tice.

Intermediate Ceramic Techniques ( fall & spring)

On the basis of skills learned in Basic

Ceramic Techniques, students will strive tomaster sets of ceramic works (i.e. multiples

of same-sized items), large works, and more

advanced decorative techniques.

Prerequisite: Basic Ceramic Techniques

or at least a year of experience with ceram-

ics.

Advanced Ceramic Techniques( fall & spring)

This course is designed for students who

are prepared to incorporate some of their

own creativity into their work. An in-depth

study of glaze compositions will be covered.

Prerequisite: Intermediate Ceramic

Techniques or at least two years of experi-

ence with ceramics.

Students may takeonly one studio art courseper semester.

STUDIO ARTCOURSES (3 semester credits each)

陶芸漫画

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28 ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY ADMINISTR

ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAM

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

ADMINISTRATION

AND

FACULTY

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS

STUDENT ADVISORS

FACULTY

Yui Aoki, M.A.

Misako Hashimoto, B.A.

Kumi Hatano, M.A.

Reiko Hiromoto, B.A.

Erumi Honda, M.A.

Junko Iwai, B.A.

Eriko Kameoka, B.A.

Tatsuhiro Kitazoe, B.A.

Naoko Nakawa, B.A.

Kayoko Ochi, M.A.

Ayumi Okuma, B.A.

Yuka Sakamoto, M.A.

Masayuki Taniguchi, B.A.

Norihito Taniguchi, J.D.

Tomoko Terao, B.A.

Yuko Ueda, B.A.

Chikahide Komura(Associate Professor of Japanese)B.A., Kansai University (Busin ess Administra tion);

B.A., University of Cincinnati (Theater Arts); M.A.,

University of Cincinnati (Comparative Literature

and Drama); M.A.T., University of Utah (Second

Language Acquisition); Ph.D. Candidate, University

of Utah (Teaching and Learning)

Bon-Won Koo(Manga Drawing)B.A., Kyoto Seika University (Comic Art); M.A.,

Kyoto Seika University (Art) ; Ph.D., (ABD) ,

Kyoto Seika University (Art)

Scott Lind(Associate Professor of InterculturalCommunication)B.A., Stephen F. Austin State University

(Communication); M.A., Texas Tech University(Communication Studies); Ph.D., Southern Illinois

University, Carbondale (Speech Communication)

Shunji Miyauchi(Professor of Japanese)B.A., Kyoto University (Educational Psychology);

M.A., University of Iowa (Japanese Pedagogy)

Miki Motohashi(Associate Professor of Japanese)B.A., Tokyo Woman’s Christian University (English);

M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison (Japanese);

Ph.D., Michigan State University (Linguistics)

Akiko Muroi(Japanese Language)B.A., Kansai Gaidai University (English); M.A.,

Monash University (Applied Japanese Linguistics)

Teruaki Muto

(Assistant Professor of Japanese)B.A., Waseda University (English Language and

Literature); M.A., Nagoya University (International

Communication); M.A., University of Illinois at

Urbana-Champaign (Linguistics); Ph.D.(ABD),

University of Illinois at Urbana-Campaign

(Linguistics)

Yuko Naito(Associate Professor of Japanese)B.A., Nanzan University (French Literature); M.A.,

University of Wisconsin-Madison (Japanese)

Hideaki Okawa(Professor of Japanese)B.A., M.A., University of Tsukuba (Linguistics);

Ph.D., University of Illinois (Linguistics)

Reginald Pawle(Cross-Cultural Psychology)B.A., University of Pennsylvania (Religious

Thought); M.A., California Institute of Integral

Studies (Counseling Psychology); Ph.D., California

Institute of Integral Studies (East West Psychology)

Hideki Saigo(Associate Professor of Japanese)B.A., Ritsumeikan University (Economics); M.A.,

University of Essex (Sociolinguistics and Language

Variation); Ph.D., University of Durham (Linguistics)

Paul D. Scott(Professor of Modern Chinese andJapanese History)B.A., Seton Hall University (Asian Studies); M.A.,

New York University (International Relations and

Comparative Political Analysis); M.A., Ph.D.,

University of Virginia (Chinese and Japanese

History)

Yoshiko Shikaura(Professor of Japanese)B.A., Tsuda College (English); M.A., Tsuda College

(English Studies); M.A., Michigan State University

(Linguistics)

Maki Shimotani(Associate Professor of Japanese)B.A., Kansai Gaidai University (English); M.A.,

Kansai Gaidai University (Language and Culture);

Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison (JapaneseLinguistics)

John A. Shultz( Assistant Professor of Japanese Religion)B.A., Xavier University (Philosophy); M.A.,

University of Hawaii, Manoa (Asian Religion); Ph.D.,

University of Manchester (Japanese Studies)

Akiko Sugawa-Shimada(Assistant Professor of Cultural Studies,Gender Studies)B.A., Hosei University (English Literature); M.A.,

University of Chicago (Film Studies); Ph.D.,

University of Warwick (Television Studies)

Karin L. Swanson(Japanese Art History)B.A., Northern Illinois University (History of Art);

M.A., San Diego State University (History); Ph.D.

Candidate, University of Kansas (History of Art)

Kaori Tajima(Japanese Language)B.A., Kansai Gaidai University (English); M.A.E.,

Austin Peay State University (Curriculum and

Instruction)

Yoshitaka Tanimoto, LL.M.

President

Dean, Asian Studies Program

Nagatoshi Morikawa

Dean, Center for International Education

Mark S. Tracy, M.B.A., J.D., LL.M.

Executive Director, Asian Studies Program

(As of September,2013)

Paul A. Berry, Ph.D.

Steven C. Fedorowicz, Ph.D.

Jeffry T. Hester, Ph.D.George O. Hlawatsch, Ph.D.

Mark C. Hollstein, Ph.D.

Aki Kinjo, M.B.A.

Elizabeth R. Kenney, M.A.

Scott Lind, Ph.D.

Paul D. Scott, Ph.D.

Mark S. Tracy, M.B.A., J.D., LL.M.

Stephen A. Zurcher, M.B.A., Ph.D.

Suzuna Abo(Associate Professor of Japanese)B.A., Kobe City University of Foreign Studies

(Foreign Studies, English); M.A., University of

Alabama (Education)

Paul A. Berry(Professor of Japanese Art History)B.A., Goddard College (Asian Studies); M.A.,

University of Hawaii (Japanese Art History); Ph.D.,

University of Michigan (Japanese Art History)

Steven C. Fedorowicz(Associate Professor of Anthropology)B.A., Michigan State University (International

Studies); M.A., Washington State University

(Anthropology); Kansai Gaidai University, 1998;

Ph.D., Washington State University (Anthropology)

Jeffry T. Hester(Professor of Sociocultural Anthropology)B.A., Florida State University (English Literature);

M.A., Hunter College of City University of New York

(Anthropology); Ph.D., University of California,

Berkeley (Sociocultural Anthropology)

George O. Hlawatsch(Professor of Japanese History)B.A., Pomona College (Economics); M.A., University

of Hawaii (Asian Studies); Ph.D., University of

Hawaii (History)

Mark C. Hollstein(Associate Professor of Political Science)B.A., University of Utah (Political Science); M.S.,

Columbia University (Journalism); Ph.D., University

of Hawaii at Manoa (Political Science)

Yoshio Inomata(Assistant Professor of Ceramics) Apprenticeshi p w ith Ceramic Master, 1970-73;

Teaching Assistant (Ceramics), Shimpo Ceramic

Center, 1974-76; Instructor of Ceramics, Shimpo

Ceramic Center, 1977-81

Yuko Kawahara(Japanese Language)B.A., Kansai Gaidai University (English); M.A.,

University of Wisconsin-Madison (Japanese)

Yoko Kawano (Japanese Language)B.A., Kansai Gaidai University (English); M.A.,

University of Iowa (Japanese Pedagogy)

Elizabeth R. Kenney(Associate Professor of Japanese Religion)B.A., Princeton University (Anthropology); M.A.,

Stanford University (Religious Studies)

Aki Kinjo(Professor of Management and Finance)B.A., The University of Tokyo (International

Relations); M.B.A., Columbia Business School

(Finance)

Masahito Takayas(Associate Professor B.A., Otaru University o

Business Law); M.A., Th

(Japanese Studies); Ph.D.,

(Japanese Studies)

Mari Tanaka(Japanese LanguageB.A., Kobe Shoin Wome

Literature); M.A., Ohio U

Instruction)

Kyoko Tokashiki(Professor of JapaneB.A., Kansai Gaidai Unive

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