- Division of Humanities
- Division of Global Social Sciences
- Division of Economics and Management
- Division of Psychology
- Division of Communication and Sociology
- Division of Information and Mathematical Sciences
- Common Undergraduate Curriculum
A Bachelor's degree is awarded to students who earn at least 124 credits. This course is designed to take four years to complete.
- Graduation Requirements
Division of Humanities
- Course List (Humanities)
Department of Philosophy
- Philosophy Course List
Full-time faculty (faculty in charge of major subjects)
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- Hiroshi Ohtani
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Professor
Contemporary Philosophy, History of Western Philosophy, Wittgenstein Studies
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- Tetsuya Sakakibara
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Professor
Phenomenology, Philosophy of Caring
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- Akira Baba
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Professor
Aesthetics, Philosophy of Arts
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- Yukiko Yamada
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Professor
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- Narumi Ikarashi
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Associate Professor
Christian Theology, Systematic Theology
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- Masanobu Endo
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Professor
Christian Studies, Bible Study
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- Masako Sano
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Professor
Christian Studies, History of Christianity
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- Kiyoshi Nakauchi
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Professor
Music, Pipe Organ
Department of Japanese Literature
We aim to achieve an organic integration of two pillars: Japanese linguistics and Japanese literature & culture. By examining the words we use unconsciously in daily life from new perspectives—such as the history of the Japanese language, dialects, and linguistic changes over time—we deepen our understanding of language. Through literary works, we not only analyze language and texts but also explore their connections with various cultural phenomena, seeking the significance of words and linguistic arts for both individuals and society.
From ancient times to the modern era, we investigate the diverse aspects of Japanese culture as reflected in language and literature, considering influences from foreign languages and literatures and making cross-cultural comparisons from a broad perspective.
- Japanese Literature Course List
Full-time faculty (faculty in charge of major subjects)
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Hirotaka Ichiyanagi
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Professor
Modern Japanese Literature, Cultural Studies
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- Hisayo Imai
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Professor
Literature of the Heian Period of Japan
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- Koichi Shinozaki
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Professor
Dialectology, Sociolinguistics
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- Mariko Noami
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Professor
Modern Japanese Literature
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- Atsushi Harada
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Professor
Literature of the Kamakura and Muromachi Period of Japan
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- Naoko Maruyama
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Professor
Contemporary Japanese Language
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- Shinya Mitsunobu
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Professor
Literature of the Edo Period of Japan
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- Shingo Yamamoto
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Professor
History of Japanese Language
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- Yoshitake Ohashi
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Lecturer
Chinese Literature
Department of English
- English Course List
Full-time faculty (faculty in charge of major subjects)
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Saeko Urusgubara
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Professor
Linguistics
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- Kayono Shiobara
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Professor
Linguistics (Word Order and Phrase Structure)
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- Akiko Mizoguchi
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Professor
African Literature in English, English Literature
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Mieko Kobayashi
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Professor
Global Talent Development, Leadership Development, Adult Education, English
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- Kimberly Klassen
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Associate Professor
Applied Linguistics, Lexical Studies, Second Language Reading
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- Andrew Houwen
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Associate Professor
British and American Literature, Comparative Literature, Poetry, Cultural Studies
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- Natasha Hashimoto
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Associate Professor
English Language Education
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- Yuki Yoshino
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Associate Professor
British Literature
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- Naoko Selland
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Associate Professor
Translation Studies, Cultural Studies
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Hugh Nettelbeck
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Lecturer
Translation Studies, Visual Culture Studies, English
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- Michael Savage
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Associate Professor
English literature, Applied linguistics
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- Sarah Lee
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Lecturer
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- Chantal Hemmi
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Professor
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- Neale Cunningham
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Professor
Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL); German Literature; Transcultural Reception of Literature
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Mariko Sugita
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Lecturer
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Emily Mindog
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Lecturer
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- Esther Ratcliff
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Lecturer
English Education
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Connie Yoshioka
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Lecturer
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Department of History
- History Course List
Full-time faculty (faculty in charge of major subjects)
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- Takatoshi Akagi
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Professor
Asian History (Chinese and Central Asian History)
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- Hiroyo Ooe
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Associate Professor
Modern Japanese History
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- Hiroki Kinefuchi
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Professor
Post-war and Contemporary German Literature, Comparative Study of Japanese and German Literature
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- Chikashi Sakashita
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Professor
Early Modern European History
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- Masatoshi Sato
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Professor
Ancient Japanese History
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- Keiichi Shirai
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Associate Professor
French Language, French Literature
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- Yosuke Takata
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Professor
Medieval History of Japan
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- Osamu Takahashi
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Professor
Museology, Early Modern History of Japan
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- Hirotoshi Hiwaki
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Professor
Ancient History of Greece and Rome
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- Nobuhiro Yanagihara
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Professor
Modern and Contemporary History of Germany
Division of Global Social Sciences
This division uses a wide variety of research methods to learn about critical issues that the world faces now on the basis of three pillars: cultural anthropology, area studies, and the theory and practice of international relations. Through these interdisciplinary learning experiences and research, students develop the ability to think, judge and persuade others, to coexist with multiple cultures, and to cultivate a flexible problem-solving ability in the international sphere with a broadened perspective.
- Course List (Global Social Sciences)
Concentration on International Relations
Specific areas of study in this course include international politics and diplomacy, internatonal law and peace studies, and international cooperation and development for achieving the SDGs.
- International Relations Course List
Concentration on Area Studies
- Area Studies Course List
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- Masaki Ienaga
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Professor
Modern Chinese History, Taiwanese Politics, International Cultural Relations
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Noriko Ishii
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Professor
U.S. Social History, American Women's History, History of U.S.-Japan Relations
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- Kiwa Ojiri
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Professor
Comparative Politics
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- Rie Odajima
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Associate Professor
Cultural Anthropology, Southeast Asian Studies, Heritage Studies
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- Kazuomi Sakai
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Professor
International History, Japan's Diplomatic History
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- Takashi Tamai
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Associate Professor
Medical Anthropology African Area Studies
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- Ayumi Nagahara
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Associate Professor
Korean Language, Contrastive Analysis of Japanese and Korean Languages
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- Momoko Nishimura
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Associate Professor
International Relations, International Political Economy
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- Kazuyuki Nemoto
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Professor
International Law, International Organizations
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- Kiyoko Furusawa
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Professor
Development Studies
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Koji Makino
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Professor
International development, Human security, SDGs
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- Shin Matsuo
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Professor
Multicultural Education, Sociolinguistics, Japanese Language Education
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- Toshio Motegi
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Professor
Chinese Studies
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- Mayuko Mori
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Associate Professor
Korean Studies, International Relations of East Asia
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- Shigehiro Yuasa
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Professor
American Politics, American Foreign Policy
Division of Economics and Management
Students learn about economics, business administration, and community design from both theoretical and practical standpoints. They also develop the ability to contribute to people, organizations, and communities both nationally and regionally, as well as leadership skills, with the goal of realizing a sustainable society.
Faculty members with experience in industry, academia, and government provide strong support for each student’s learning.
- Economics and Management Course List
Concentration on Economics
Micro and Macro Economics: students analyze economies from individual (consumers, producers) and national perspectives.
Public Economics: students come to understand about government intervention in markets and learn about economic policy analysis methods.
Statistics: students learn about fundamental statistical techniques for economic analysis.
Economy and Women: students examine economic issues from a gender equality perspective and explore societal structures.
- Economics Course List
Concentration on Business Administration
Micro and Macro Economics: students analyze economies from individual (consumers, producers) and national perspectives.
Public Economics: students come to understand about government intervention in markets and learn about economic policy analysis methods.
Statistics: students learn about fundamental statistical techniques for economic analysis.
Economy and Women: students examine economic issues from a gender equality perspective and explore societal structures.
- Business Administration Course List
Concentration on Community Design
- Community Design Course List
City Planning: students acquire fundamental knowledge of policies and theories to apply in practice.
Tourism: students understand tourism dynamics and learn about policies and management for sustainable tourism development.
Environment: students deepen their understanding of environmental conservation as a foundation for sustainability.
Gender and Community: students examine gender issues from regional and community perspectives.
Full-time faculty (faculty in charge of major subjects)
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- Masayuki Okada
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Associate Professor
Pulic Policy, Public-Private Partnership
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- Yukiko Konishi
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Associate Professor
Management,Human Resources Management, Organizational Behavior
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- Tetsuya Shirasago
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Professor
Econometrics
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- Orie Sekimura
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Professor
Human Geography, Gender Studies, Local Community
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- Kenzo Takeuchi
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Professor
Transport Economics, Public Economics
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- Ayako Toko
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Professor
Environmental Conservation, Sustainable Development
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- Katsuyuki Hasegawa
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Professor
International Finance, International Economy
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- Mariko Futamura
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Professor
Environmental Economics, Logistics
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- Kazunari Matsushima
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Professor
Business Administration
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- Masato Momiyama
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Professor
Community Development, Regional Management
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- Noriko Yagasaki
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Professor
Tourism Policy
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- Mayumi Oie
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Professor
Educational Psychology
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- Seiya Kawano
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Professor
Sociology of Education, Historical Sociology
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- Hisaaki Takeuchi
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Associate Professor
Pedagogy
Division of Psychology
Students study from multiple perspectives based on the four areas of cognitive psychology, social psychology, developmental psychology, and clinical psychology.
With an emphasis on practical training and small-group seminars, students will acquire perspectives and research methods to understand the mind and cultivate the ability to solve various human problems in modern society.
- Course List (Psychology)
Concentration on Psychological Science
Topics in cognitive psychology include perception, memory, thinking, reasoning, and decision-making, among others. Students will explore how empirical research informs the philosophy of mind, integrating insights from adjacent disciplines such as psychophysiology and neuroscience.
Social psychology examines how people perceive and interact with others, the psychological foundations of social influence, and the cognitive processes that shape social behavior. By applying social psychological principles, students will develop a deeper understanding of human interactions in various contexts.
- Psychological Sciencey Course List
Concentration on Developmental and Clinical Psychology
Developmental Psychology: students explore the processes and factors that occur in a life-span from infancy to late life, focusing on cognition, emotion, and social development.
Clinical Psychology: students deepen their understanding of mental health and diversity, provide preventions or support for people who are having difficulty living and who are living together, and conduct clinical research.
- Developmental and Clinical Psychology Course List
Full-time faculty (faculty in charge of major subjects)
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- Taiji Ueno
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Professor
Psychology of Language,Neuropsychology
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- Eriko Kudo
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Professor
Social Psychology
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- Akihiro Tanaka
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Professor
Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Science
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- Takeo Tanaka
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Professor
Clinical Psychology
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- Ryoko Hanada
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Professor
Clinical Psychology, Family Psychology
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- Hidemi Hirabayashi
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Professor
Developmental Psychology
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- Asami Maekawa
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Professor
Clinical Psychology
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- Ikutaro Masaki
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Associate Professor
Social Psychology
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- Shinichiro Morita
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Professor
Clinical Psychology, Psychology of Career Development
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- Keiko Yamaguchi
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Associate Professor
Clinical Psychology
Division of Communication and Sociology
Students engage in small, focused classes that span a range of disciplines, including sociology, psychology, media theory, and information design. They also gain essential tools for understanding society, such as social research methods and data science.
By learning design thinking for problem-solving and idea development, students develop the ability to tackle today’s multifaceted issues with creativity and adaptability.
- Course List(Communication and Sociology)
Concentration on Sociology
- Sociology Course List
Concentration on Socio-information and Media Studies
- Socio-information and Media Studies Course List
Concentration on Diversity and Inclusion
- Concentration on Diversity and Inclusion Course List
Full-time faculty (faculty in charge of major subjects)
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- Saburo Akahori
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Professor
Sociological Theory, History of Sociology, Sociology of Contemporary Society
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- Akie Arima
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Professor
Mass Communication Studies
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- Koichi Oda
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Professor
Audio Visual Information Processing, Experimental Psychology
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- Shogo Kato
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Professor
Psychology of Internet, Educational Technology
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- Mayumi Karasawa
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Professor
Cultural Psychology, Developmental Psychology
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- Tomoko Kumagai
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Professor
Sociolinguistics, Linguistics Behavior Studies, Discourse Analysis
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- Megumi Komori
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Associate Professor
Social Psychology,Media Psychology,Consumer Psychology,Communication Studies
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- Minako Konno
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Professor
Sociology
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- Shinichi Saito
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Professor
Communication Studies, Media Studies, Social Psychology
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- Junko Shirogane
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Associate Professor
Software Engineering
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- Taeko Takayanagi
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Associate Professor
Non-formal/Informal Education in Asia and Africa, International Development, Gender Studies, Inclusive Society, health communication
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- Masato Nakamura
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Professor
Sociology of Work and Industry
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- Shintaro Fukushima
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Associate Professor
Multicultural Communication, Human Relations, Cultural Sociology
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- David Brewster
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Associate Professor
sociological criminology, policy studies, social science methodology
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- Manami Yagi
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Professor
Japanese Language Education,Second Language Learning
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- Takayoshi Ryuo
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Associate Professor
History of Sociology
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- Takayuki Watanabe
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Professor
Information Welfare Technology (Web Accessibility)
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- Yoshie Soga
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Professor
Health and Exercise
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- Shiho Hiraku
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Professor
Health and Exercise
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- Tetsuyuki Shida
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Associate Professor
Sociology, Sexuality Studies, Gender Studies
Division of Information and Mathematical Sciences
- Course List (Information and Mathematical Sciences)
Department of Information and Mathematical Sciences
- Information and Mathematical Sciences Course List
Full-time faculty (faculty in charge of major subjects)
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- Sachiko Atsushiba
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Professor
Mathematical Analysis
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- Koji Ando
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Professor
Theoretical Chemistry, Computational Chemistry
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- Yoshiyuki Ohyama
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Professor
Topology
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- Kinya Oda
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Professor
Particle Physics, Cosmology
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- Yuka Kato
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Professor
Information Networks
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- Takako Kodate
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Lecturer
Network Algorithms, Graph Theory
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Masako Takasu
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Professor
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- Atsushi Takeuchi
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Professor
Probability Theory
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- Akio Tomiya
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Lecturer
Theoretical particle physics, Lattices field theory,Machine learning
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- Ryo Nikkuni
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Professor
Topology
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- Tohru Nitta
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Professor
Machine Learning, Neural Network
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- Taichi Haruna
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Professor
Complex Systems Science
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- Hiroshi Yamauchi
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Professor
Mathematics, Algebra
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- Xuefeng LIU
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Professor
Numerical Analysis, Computer-assisted proof
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- Kyoko Tanaka
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Associate Professor
Common Undergraduate Curriculum
Full-time faculty (faculty in charge of major subjects)
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- Narumi Ikarashi
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Associate Professor
Christian Theology, Systematic Theology
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- Masanobu Endo
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Professor
Christian Studies, Bible Study
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- Yoshitake Ohashi
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Lecturer
Chinese Literature
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- Mayumi Oie
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Professor
Educational Psychology
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- Kiwa Ojiri
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Professor
Humanities & social sciences, Politics, Comparative Politics
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- Seiya Kawano
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Professor
Sociology of Education, Historical Sociology
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- Neale Cunningham
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Professor
Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL); German Literature; Transcultural Reception of Literature
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- Hiroki Kinefuchi
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Associate Professor
Post-war and Contemporary German Literature, Comparative Study of Japanese and German Literature
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- Masako Sano
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Professor
Christian Studies, History of Christianity
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- Tetsuyuki Shida
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Associate Professor
Sociology, Sexuality Studies, Gender Studies
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- Keiichi Shirai
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Associate Professor
French Language, French Literature
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Mariko Sugita
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Lecturer
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- Yoshie Soga
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Professor
Health and Exercise
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- Osamu Takahashi
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Professor
Museology, Early Modern History of Japan
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- Hisaaki Takeuchi
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Associate Professor
Pedagogy
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- Kiyoshi Nakauchi
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Professor
Music, Pipe Organ
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- Ayumi Nagahara
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Associate Professor
Korean Language, Contrastive Analysis of Japanese and Korean Languages
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- Shiho Hiraku
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Professor
Health and Exercise
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Emily Mindog
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Lecturer
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Connie Yoshioka
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Lecturer
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- Chantal Hemmi
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Professor
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- Toshio Motegi
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Professor
Chinese Studies
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- Esther Ratcliff
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Lecturer
English Education