Faculty of Global Studies Department of Global Communication

International Society and International Information (ISI)

Identifying the information overload
Acquire the ability to understand the world

Special Features of the Department
Flow of the four years
Class Introduction
Qualifications and Career Paths

Special Features of the Department

Students will acquire the ability to select and interpret the overwhelming amount of information available to them, as well as methods for analyzing information, while remaining aware of ever-changing trends in international affairs and the situation around the world.
Three points
- Learn about trends in the international community and the characteristics of countries and regions
- Develop language skills (practical use of English and Japanese) to filter and interpret the overwhelming amount of information that surrounds us
- Cultivate the ability to analyze, formulate policies, and disseminate information

Flow of the four years

First year

Cultivating understanding of the international community and the ability to communicate

Students will learn the basics of international information studies, international society theory, and area studies to understand the structure and trends of the international community. In addition, through "Basic Seminar B/C," students will acquire the ability to express their own opinions, how to lead discussions, and practical methods for planning and problem solving.

Reference Lessons

ISI Basic Seminar IA (International Information Studies), ISI Basic Seminar IB (International Society), Basic Seminar C
Second Year

Improve analytical skills and insight to interpret international situations

In addition to learning about world cultures and societies, students will gain a deeper understanding of international affairs and develop insight into them. To this end, we aim to improve students' ability to analyze various information and to acquire the ability to interpret knowledge and information logically and critically.

Reference Lessons

Introduction to International Regions, ISI Basic Seminar II A (International Information Studies), ISI Basic Seminar II B (International Society), Security Studies
3rd and 4th year

Learn about current affairs and international relations from multiple perspectives and apply them to your future

Using Japanese and English newspaper articles, journals, white papers, etc., students will develop the ability to analyze current affairs. In addition, by coming into contact with societies and politics from around the world, students will be able to objectively understand the international community, where various interests and dynamics are at work, and explain the strengths and challenges of each. Furthermore, students will aim to apply what they have learned to their own lifestyles and future goals.

Reference Lessons

Global Issues, World Affairs, World Community Studies, International Information Analysis

Class Introduction

International Information Analysis Advanced A

Person in charge: Associate Professor Ryoko Abe

In the 21st century, the liberal international order is collapsing, and conflicts and their seeds are emerging all over the world. The Russia-Ukraine war that began in 2022 has become a war of attrition similar to World War I, with the United States supporting Ukraine and affecting other countries. In this class, we will read and understand the Defense of Japan White Paper and consider the changes in the strategic environment facing Japan, such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the competition between the United States and China, and the territorial dispute in the South China Sea, and then analyze Japan's defense system.
ISI Basic Seminar ⅠB

Instructor: Lecturer Hiromi Sato

This class will help students understand a wide range of issues in the field of international relations, including politics, economics, diplomacy, security, and regional affairs, from the perspective of the structure of international society, and will use past events and current issues as material to understand basic concepts and analytical frameworks. This class will help students gain a deeper understanding of the international situation as reported by the media, and will develop the ability to understand and have insight into the international situation in order to discuss it with others, thereby nurturing the knowledge and "eyes" necessary to be an international citizen.
International Order and International Activities

Person in charge: Professor Toru Umeda

This class aims to deepen students' understanding of international law and the international society in which it functions through the study of the international legal system. Students will attempt to approach specific conflicts and events occurring in the international community from an international legal perspective.

Qualifications that can be acquired

TOEIC® / TOEFL® / EIKEN / Test of Practical English Proficiency (TOPIK) / Hangul Proficiency Test / Japanese Language Teaching Proficiency Test / Exemption from Basic Exam for Registered Japanese Language Teachers / Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1 / BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test / IT Passport / Information Technology Engineer Examination / CG-ARTS Association Web Designer Certification Basic Expert / CG-ARTS Association Multimedia Certification Basic Expert / MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) / Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Bookkeeping Certification Level 3

Target career path

Global companies with branches overseas, Ministry of Foreign Affairs professionals, civil servants, news agencies, etc.

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