Faculty of Global Studies Department of Global Communication
International Exchange and Cooperation (IEC) Major
Empathize with the diverse people of the international community,
Engaging in international exchange and cooperation activities
Special Features of the Department
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With the motto of "Think and Act," students take on global issues as their own problems and work with their peers to find solutions. They place emphasis on independent and spontaneous learning.
Three points
- Cultivate the ability to consider and think about international issues from multiple perspectives
- Developing empathy for global issues
- Engage in research and studies independently and voluntarily
Flow of the four years
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First year
Acquire basic knowledge and ideas about international exchange and cooperation
We will take up SDGs and global issues and deepen our understanding through group work. We will develop empathy to consider issues in international exchange and cooperation as our own, and a global perspective to tackle them from multiple angles.
e.g.IEC Basic Exercise Ⅰ, PBL Domestic Training, PBL International Training
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Second Year
Participate in domestic and international projects to acquire practical skills and the ability to take action
Students will utilize the knowledge and ideas they have learned about multicultural coexistence, intercultural understanding, SDGs, volunteering, etc. They will actually participate in domestic and international projects and acquire the practical skills and ability to act that are necessary for global talent.
e.g.International Volunteer Studies, IEC Basic Seminar II, Introduction to International Culture, Introduction to International Relations
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3rd and 4th year
Practice analytical methods used by international aid organizations in the field. Develop the skills required for global human resources.
Students will learn analytical methods used by NPOs and international aid organizations, such as project cycle management and the PDCA cycle, and put them into practice in the field. There is also a PBL (problem-solving based learning) program where students will take part in international exchange and cooperation activities overseas.
Through specialized seminars and self-planned seminars, students will improve their logical thinking, presentation skills, problem-finding and problem-solving skills, etc. Through this process, students will develop the skills necessary for global talent.e.g.International Cooperation Theory, International Relations Overview, Advanced International Cooperation Seminars, Specialized Seminars, Self-Planned Seminars
Class Introduction
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International Communication
Person in charge: Professor Miki Yamashita
In order to learn communication theory and put it into practice, the aim is to learn the values and perspectives of people with different cultural backgrounds and to develop empathy. Specific activities include group activities to broaden one's perspective and the creation of action plans, which are then shared with the whole group.
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Multicultural coexistence
Person in charge: Professor Satomi Kurosu
In response to various issues in daily reality, including the difficulties of living due to the "diversification of values," students will actively think about "coexistence with diverse values" through discussion and acquire the communication skills necessary for coexistence and collaboration.
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IEC Basic Training
Person in charge: Professor Masaaki Matsushima
Students will gain an understanding of the basics of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), deepen their understanding of current affairs, poverty, widening disparities, and other issues facing developing countries, acquire basic knowledge about international cooperation and exchange, and deepen their understanding of the qualities necessary to become a global talent.
Student Interview
Why did you choose this major?
I've loved English since I was in high school, and I thought, "Even if I go to university, I want to continue studying foreign languages" and "I want to go abroad." Then, I found out that a senior from the same high school was active in this major at Reitaku University, and I became interested. I was torn between Faculty of Foreign Studies, but I thought, "If I go to Faculty of Global Studies, I can acquire knowledge in various fields in addition to language," so I finally chose Faculty of Global Studies. Since I was particularly interested in international cooperation, I chose the International Exchange and International Cooperation (IEC) major. Because the class size is small, it is easy to take classes in other majors, and I also plan to participate in Japanese language teaching training overseas.
What are you particularly focusing on learning?
In the class "IEC Basic Exercise," students focus on solving problems using the PCM method in order to acquire problem-solving skills. Outside of class, students are also active in the social contribution organization "Japanesia." This organization is working on environmental issues in the Federated States of Micronesia, and they use the knowledge they have learned in classes such as "International Volunteerism" to hold environmental awareness events, pick up trash, and travel to the area. I feel that there are many students in the International Exchange and Cooperation (IEC) major who do not just study in the classroom, but take action themselves and are proactive in their activities.
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
International civil servants (UN staff), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), international volunteers, NPOs/NGOs, etc.
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