Programs
About our courses
Course in European and American Languages and Cultures
Course in European and American Languages and Cultures
The goal of the Course’s Master's Program is to enable the acquisition of expert knowledge of linguistics, literature, philosophy, religious studies, arts and culture studies, history and social sciences, and language education, and cultivate the capabilities to conduct research by widely utilizing this knowledge based on the characteristics of Europe and America, together with advanced language skills, and to develop people who possess outstanding knowledge and skills capable of taking part internationally in various domains including academia and education.
The Course’s Doctoral Program aims to develop researchers and educators who build upon rich expert knowledge of linguistics, literature, philosophy, religious studies, arts and culture studies, history and social sciences, and language education, and who have high-level capabilities to conduct research by widely utilizing this knowledge based on the characteristics of Europe and the United States, as well as advanced language capabilities, deep insight, and the ability to conduct creative research regarding human nature.
Course of Chinese Language and Culture
The Course’s Master's Program is designed to develop professionals who, on the basis of high-level Japanese language abilities, acquire outstanding expert knowledge and research capabilities in Japanese language, Japanese literature, Japanese thought, Japanese religion, Japanese arts and culture, and Japanese language education together with the capability to broadly contextualize and apply this knowledge, and who are capable of operating in international contexts as specialists, educators, or researchers.
The Course’s Doctoral Program is designed to develop professionals who, on the basis of high-level Japanese language abilities, acquire outstanding expert knowledge and research capabilities in one of the fields of Japanese language, Japanese literature, Japanese thought, Japanese religion, Japanese arts and culture, and Japanese language education together with the capability to broadly contextualize and apply this knowledge, and who are capable of operating in international contexts as specialists, educators, or researchers.
Course of Japanese Cultural Studies
The Course’s Master's Program is designed to develop professionals who, on the basis of high-level Japanese language abilities, acquire outstanding expert knowledge and research capabilities in Japanese language, Japanese literature, Japanese thought, Japanese religion, Japanese arts and culture, and Japanese language education together with the capability to broadly contextualize and apply this knowledge, and who are capable of operating in international contexts as specialists, educators, or researchers.
The Course’s Doctoral Program is designed to develop professionals who, on the basis of high-level Japanese language abilities, acquire outstanding expert knowledge and research capabilities in one of the fields of Japanese language, Japanese literature, Japanese thought, Japanese religion, Japanese arts and culture, and Japanese language education together with the capability to broadly contextualize and apply this knowledge, and who are capable of operating in international contexts as specialists, educators, or researchers.
Academic support
The Graduate School of Humanities provides a full support system so that students can devote themselves to their research activities. Our small-group education program, centered on lectures and seminar classes by academic supervisors, is designed to provide students with detailed guidance on their own research themes. In addition to providing an environment in which students can easily consult with their advisors through office hours and a multiple advisor system, guidance and interim thesis presentations are held. Through these efforts, the entire graduate program and courses provide support so that students can engage in productive research activities toward the preparation of their theses.
To support research activities, students may publish their research results in " LANGUAGE AND CULTURE BULLETIN," which is published annually by this School. Students also have opportunities to participate in and present their research papers at academic conferences both in Japan and abroad.
For those who wish to engage in education, this School actively makes use of the Teaching Assistant (TA) system, which provides training in teaching methods by giving them the opportunity to assist in actual classes.
Early Completion Program and Long-term Study Program
Early Completion Program and Long-term Study Program were introduced in order to provide students with a variety of course options according to their abilities and goals. In the master's program, Early Completion Program is available and students who have made particularly outstanding research achievements can complete the program within one year of their enrollment upon request and receive a Master’s degree. On the other hand, Long-term Study Program is also available in the master's program. Students may, upon request, take courses that normally take two years to complete in three or four years, with the aim of providing a variety of enrollment options.
Daytime and Evening Class System
In order to promote the enrollment of working adults and to enhance graduate school education, this School have implemented a Daytime and Evening Class System in the master's program. Working adults who wish to study while working and those who are unable to take daytime classes due to family or work commitments can choose to take evening classes to complete their courses. The program ensures convenience to create flexible enrollment in accordance with students’ objectives.
Scholarships
Kanagawa University offers a wide variety of scholarships, including non-repayable grant-type scholarships to support studies at the Graduate School.
Educational Research Objectives, Educational Goals and Three Policies
The Graduate School of Humanities has three policies for admission, organization and implementation of curricula, and diploma conferral.
Outline of study
Outline of study in master's programs
| 学年 | 月 | 事項 | 備考 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1年次 | 4月 | オリエンテーション | ||
| 各自の研究テーマ・指導教授を決定する。 | ||||
| 4-9月 | 履修登録 | 演習履修(４単位)〔指導教授〕 | 指導教授の演習科目を含めて20 単位以上修得する(論文提出要件) | |
| 講義履修(４単位)〔指導教授〕 | ||||
| その他の科目履修(12 単位以上) | ||||
| 2年次 | 4-9月 | 履修登録 | 演習履修(４単位)〔指導教授〕 | ・２年次修了までに32 単位以上の修得が必要〔指導教授の演習８単位・指導教授の講義４単位を含む〕(修了要件) |
| その他の科目履修(８単位以上) | ・修了見込証明書発行基準：２年次に在学し20 単位以上を修得している | |||
| 6月 | 論文計画書を提出する | 論文タイトルと概要を提出する | ||
| 7月 | 論文中間報告会で発表する | |||
| 11月 | 語学認定試験を受験する | (論文提出要件) | ||
| 作成要領をもとに準備する | ||||
| 12月 | 論文提出準備 | 修士論文審査員(主査・副査)が決定される | ||
| 1月 | 論文提出 | |||
| 最終試験 | 主査・副査により口述試験が実施される | |||
| 3月 | 学位授与式 | |||
Outline of study in doctoral programs
| 学年 | 月 | 事項 | 備考 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1年次 | 4月 | オリエンテーション | ||
| 各自の研究テーマ・指導教授を決定する。 | ||||
| 4-9月 | 履修登録 | 演習履修(４単位)〔指導教授〕 | ||
| 講義履修(４単位)〔指導教授〕 | ||||
| その他の科目履修 | ||||
| 2年次 | 4-9月 | 履修登録 | 演習履修(４単位)〔指導教授〕 | |
| その他の科目履修 | ||||
| 10月 | 論文中間報告会で発表する | |||
| 3年次 | 4月 | 履修登録 | 演習履修(４単位)〔指導教授〕 | ３年間で20単位以上修得する(指導教授の演習12単位・指導教授の講義４単位を含む)(修了要件) |
| その他の科目履修 | ||||
| 6月 | 論文計画書を提出する | 論文タイトルと概要を提出する | ||
| 7月 | 論文予備審査 | 提出前に審査が行われる | ||
| 博士論文審査員(主査・副査)が決定される | ||||
| 8月 | 論文提出準備 | 作成要領をもとに準備する | ||
| 9月 | 語学認定試験を受験する | (論文提出要件) | ||
| 論文提出 | ||||
| 11月 | 最終試験 | 主査・副査により口述試験が実施される | ||
| 1月 | 公聴会 | |||
| 3月 | 学位授与式 | |||
