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Admission for Waseda University TAISI Admission for TAISI Admission for Domestic Applicants September Entry April Entry School of Social Sciences “グローバル入試“ 早稲田大学社会科学部 Time of September April April Enrollment Document Screening Document Screening Document Screening Screening + + + Method Interview (If required) Interview (If required) Written test (in Japanese) TAISI Applicants Applicants Applicants English-based Undergraduate Program Mainly for from education system from education system from Japanese education outside of Japan outside of Japan system

In principle, regardless of the nationality or education system, applicants 18 years or older who Eligibility have acquired a high school degree (or its equivalent) by the time of enrollment are eligible to Transnational and Interdisciplinary apply. Studies in Social Innovation 60 students per year # of Students to be admitted 40 students 20 students for April Entry for September Entry 5 students + 15 students

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9501933 1 2 Waseda University Undergraduate Schools (7 English-based TAISI Program Programs) 13 English-based Undergraduate Program in School of Social Sciences Graduate & Professional Schools Established 20 Overview Seminars from Freshman in Alumni 1882 640,000 The aim of the Transnational and Interdisciplinary Studies Average Class Size for in Social Innovation (TAISI) Program is to create “Social Seminars Top 50 Top 100 Innovators” and to train students to become leaders for QS World University Politics & International Studies Social Sciences social change. As the world continues to globalize and Arts and Humanities Sociology Partner Agreements Ranking by Classics & Ancient History Architecture advance, it has become increasingly important that as 20:1*Student / Faculty ratio with Overseas Subject 2019 Mineral & Mining Engineering Business & Management citizens of the world, we need to not only approach global Institutions Modern Languages English Language & Literature Accepting 848 Sports-Related Subjects Linguistics issues from an international perspective, but also Performing Arts discover and implement more effective, sustainable, and fair solutions to these issues. students per year 7,942 International Students 60 from countries and regions QS Graduate Employability Top among private universities 125 Ranking 2020 in Japan As of April, 2019 #1 #34 in the World Fieldwork-focused, “Practical” approach to social issues focusing on 4 fields Faculty of Social Sciences Students in the TAISI Program will not only gain general knowledge in the social sciences, but also practical and specialized knowledge through fieldwork and theoretical courses in the Four Fields: Institute for Advanced Social Sciences

Graduate School of Social Sciences

School of Social Sciences Community & Peace Building & Social Development International Cooperation

Established 2,812 undergraduate students in1966 As of May, 2019

Japanese-based Undergraduate Program Economic & Social Organizations & Environmental Sustainability Working English-based Undergraduate Program: TAISI 1 2 Waseda University Undergraduate Schools (7 English-based TAISI Program Programs) 13 English-based Undergraduate Program in School of Social Sciences Graduate & Professional Schools Established 20 Overview Seminars from Freshman in Alumni 1882 640,000 The aim of the Transnational and Interdisciplinary Studies Average Class Size for in Social Innovation (TAISI) Program is to create “Social Seminars Top 50 Top 100 Innovators” and to train students to become leaders for QS World University Politics & International Studies Social Sciences social change. As the world continues to globalize and Arts and Humanities Sociology Partner Agreements Ranking by Classics & Ancient History Architecture advance, it has become increasingly important that as 20:1*Student / Faculty ratio with Overseas Subject 2019 Mineral & Mining Engineering Business & Management citizens of the world, we need to not only approach global Institutions Modern Languages English Language & Literature Accepting 848 Sports-Related Subjects Linguistics issues from an international perspective, but also Performing Arts discover and implement more effective, sustainable, and fair solutions to these issues. students per year 7,942 International Students 60 from countries and regions QS Graduate Employability Top among private universities 125 Ranking 2020 in Japan As of April, 2019 #1 #34 in the World Fieldwork-focused, “Practical” approach to social issues focusing on 4 fields Faculty of Social Sciences Students in the TAISI Program will not only gain general knowledge in the social sciences, but also practical and specialized knowledge through fieldwork and theoretical courses in the Four Fields: Institute for Advanced Social Sciences

Graduate School of Social Sciences

School of Social Sciences Community & Peace Building & Social Development International Cooperation

Established 2,812 undergraduate students in1966 As of May, 2019

Japanese-based Undergraduate Program Economic & Social Organizations & Environmental Sustainability Working English-based Undergraduate Program: TAISI 3 4 CURRICULUM CURRICULUM Curriculum Foundations in Social Sciences Students gain general knowledge and Example of Courses competence in the Social Sciences and So- Politics Law ・ Empirical Study on Policy Evaluation cial Innovation by taking introductory ・ Contemporary Political Analysis (Japan) courses in the following subjects: politics, Social economics, law, commerce, sociology, and ・ Marketing in Practice Economics Sociology 1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th year ・ Game Theory Sciences the humanities. Through these courses ・ Introduction to Mathematical Foundations in Social Sciences students develop the theoretical frame- Analysis work needed to approach and find solu- ・ Science and Technology in Japan ・ Evolutionary Anthropology Commerce Humanities & others tions for difficult social issues. ・ Intercultural Communications ・ Contemporary Japanese Society Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Innovation Community & Social Development Introduction Field Issues Practicum Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Innovation Peace Building & International Cooperation This is where students apply the general knowledge they acquired and delve into one of the Four Fields (Community & Social Development, Peace Building & International Cooperation, Economic & Environmental Sustainability, Social Orga- Economic & Environmental Sustainability nizations & Working). Courses in the Four Fields fall into the following three main categories: Social Organizations & Working ▎Introduction ▎Field Issues ▎Practicum Courses Seminar Students acquire background infor- Students learn about the common is- Students engage in these issues and mation on their chosen Field. sues and problems of the Field of problems first hand (See below). Freshman Seminar Sophomore Seminar Junior Seminar Senior Seminar their choice through case studies.

Japanese Language Study Capstone Project Practicum Courses

Practicum courses give students hands-on, practical Other courses Study Abroad and Internships experience in one of the Four Fields. In these Practi- cum courses students will engage in either on-site re- Waseda University offers a large number of courses that are open to all Students can choose to study abroad at one of our University’s partner Waseda students preparing for and presenting their research results at an urban development search or classroom stimulations to find feasible and students regardless of their major or year in school and are free to register universities and institutions. Students will also have the opportunity to workshop in Kawaguchi city, Saitama Prefecture with government administrative officers and specialists in attendance. sustainable solutions to social issues. By allowing and take courses from other undergraduate schools and centers. participate in Internship programs introduced by the School of Social Sci- students to engage with these social issues directly ences or the Career Center. and in real time, students will have the opportunity to apply the theory and solutions they have studied and developed in the classroom. Having close contact with society and its problems is an important asset for future Social Innovators. Waseda students doing fieldwork at a local Waseda students discussing with Dr. Xanana village in Cambodia. Gusmão (The first President of East Timor, Waseda University Honorary Doctorate) during their fieldwork in Timor-Leste.

Seminar

Japanese Language Study Capstone Project Practicum Courses

Seminar

Message from Faculty Starting from the first year, students will take Seminar courses. These courses are small-sized classes where students develop thesis ideas and acquire the skills needed to complete a Capstone Project in their final year. A Capstone Project is TAISI promotes interdisciplinary education by provid- Mieko NAKABAYASHI a report based on an individual or a group’s practical research in a chosen subject. ing a curriculum that encompasses all the different Dr. Mieko NAKABAYASHI, who is a professor of the School of Social Sciences, specializes in international areas of the Social Sciences. To start with, students public policy, political science, and politics in the Unit- Example of Past Thesis ed States and Japan. She received her Master’s degree can combine courses from any of the Four Fields in Political Science at Washington State University and based on their interests and progressively move on to her doctorate in International Public Policy from Community & Social Development Economic & Environmental Sustainability Osaka University. She also served as an elected mem- Study on Social Security for the Old in Japan Quantitative Easing Policy of Japan: Realizing the Potential ber of Japan’s House of Representatives from 2009 to ▪ ▪ focus on a specific field to complete a Capstone Proj- 2012 and as a professional staff of the U.S. Senate ▪Research on Over Urbanization and Unbalance of Population Negative Outcomes of the Japanese QE Budget Committee between 1993 and 2002. Her pub- ▪Women and Gender in Contemporary Japanese Society ▪ “For the Establishment of a Sound Material-Cycle (SMC) ect. lications include How to Describe President Trump? Ethnic Minorities of Japan – A Study of the Ainu People and Society”: Reduction of Resource Use on Containers and We also promote internationalization by actively en- (2018), President Trump and Congress (2017) and the ▪ best-selling book, Simple Habits of Globally Competi- the Ryukyuan People - Packaging in Japan tive Professional Women (2012) among others. couraging our international students to study abroad Peace Building & International Cooperation Social Organizations & Working or take courses with local students enrolled in our ▪ Analyzing the Driving Forces behind Japanese ODA under the ▪ The Competition between Japanese Companies and Chinese Japanese-based degree program. Perspective of International Relations Companies in the Chinese Market ▪ The US Influence on China and Japan: The Triangular ▪ The Bitter Truth Behind Chocolates: Child Labor Issues and Relationship from the US Perspective Challenges to the Chocolate Industry and International Society 5 TARGET issues 6 FIELD 01 FIELD 01 ：： COMMUNITY & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY COMMUNITY & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY Community & Social Development Striving to promote sustainable community We should overcome the memories of the and social development on a global level is past, calm our feelings of anger and resent- a hope we share for the future. The Sus- ment caused by social issues, restore stabili- tainable Development Goals (SDGs) promot- ty to civilized political order, revitalize re- ed by the UN is connected to our awareness gional economies, protect the bountifulness of the issues. Liberating communities from of the land and sea, and make the construc- the impact of devastating natural (earth- tion of inclusive and strong residences a re- quakes, tsunami, typhoon) and man-made ality. disasters (social, economic, and environ- In order to achieve all this, we must expand mental issues, terrorism, civil war) and its and strengthen civil society, reform commu- lasting effects is a major issue all over the nities and collaborative social systems, con- world. Japan and the Asian-Pacific region struct social capacity starting from the legis- have overcome various hardships such as an lative system, and contribute to society by influx of natural disasters, as well as the ef- generating new ideas through social inno- fects of colonialism, political unrest, poverty, vation. Learning to acquire the driving and violence. Such experiences should be force to make such goals a reality is the Field 01 COMMUNITY & shared and then transmitted to the world. theme of this field. APPROACH to Study SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Waseda University was the first in Japan to media discourses, study research methodol- offer a program in Community Develop- ogies through field work, and learn statis- The effects of man-made and natural disasters are long-lasting and adversely affect the social, Hoshi no Tani Danchi Apartment Complex in political, and economic status of countries all over the world. In this field, students will learn Zama city, Kanagawa Prefecture. An old ment. Utilizing the university’s reputation tical methods. They will also learn to de- apartment complex was redesigned to contain for being a pioneer school, we provide a velop new social conceptual skills, particu- how to find and promote eco-friendly and sustainable ideas that will increase the strength and community gardens, parks, and a child care facility on the premises. The goal was to cre- fulfilling educational environment that col- larly the skill to plan ahead and to make resiliency of communities recovering from hardships and reduce the disparity between devel- ate a living space where people can live com- laborates with society. goals a reality, as well as the facilitation fortably surrounded by nature. (Image courte- oped and developing countries. sy of blue studio) First, students will develop a high global skills needed to run workshops or make awareness of social, economic, and envi- important decisions. Such skills are essen- ronmental issues as well as an ethical tial in future policy leaders. sense of responsibility towards alleviating We will also encourage students to partici- the inequality and disparity that exists in pate in the various SSS-affiliated domestic third world countries and other develop- and overseas internships and study abroad ing nations. Students will also acquire the program that we have to offer. Accumulat- insight to understand and be sensitive to ing experience in communicating with global changes, develop critical thinking people from various walks of life, languag- skills to dissect existing materials and es, and cultures trains students to push their goals without becoming discouraged by opposition or misunderstanding. Stu- ■ Sample course list dents will also polish their writing skills ・Urban History of Tokyo through field reports which will lead to the ・Theory of Community Development successful completion of their Capstone Citizens deliberate at a meet- ・Urban Environment for Children Project. This field will also prepare stu- Munich, Germany’s “Play City ing at the “Casaco” global Mini-Munich” Cultural Project. learning center which is a col- ・Urban Studies dents wishing to pursue graduate studies Every year in August for 3 laborative effort between the ・Social Design in Community and Social Development. weeks, children (ages 7 to 15) local community and NPO. This design, build, and manage a project would later win an ・Introduction to Rural Development city. This project has been em- award from the City Planning ulated all over the world in- Institute of Japan. (Image cour- cluding Japan. (Image courtesy tesy of Yokohama city, Kanaga- of Mini-München Lab) wa Prefecture) ideal CAREERS

COMMUNITY & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY Community & Social Development & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY Striving to promote sustainable community We should overcome the memories of the and social development on a global level is past, calm our feelings of anger and resent- a hope we share for the future. The Sus- ment caused by social issues, restore stabili- tainable Development Goals (SDGs) promot- ty to civilized political order, revitalize re- ed by the UN is connected to our awareness gional economies, protect the bountifulness of the issues. Liberating communities from of the land and sea, and make the construc- the impact of devastating natural (earth- tion of inclusive and strong residences a re- quakes, tsunami, typhoon) and man-made ality. disasters (social, economic, and environ- In order to achieve all this, we must expand mental issues, terrorism, civil war) and its and strengthen civil society, reform commu- lasting effects is a major issue all over the nities and collaborative social systems, con- world. Japan and the Asian-Pacific region struct social capacity starting from the legis- have overcome various hardships such as an lative system, and contribute to society by influx of natural disasters, as well as the ef- generating new ideas through social inno- fects of colonialism, political unrest, poverty, vation. Learning to acquire the driving and violence. Such experiences should be force to make such goals a reality is the Field 01 COMMUNITY & shared and then transmitted to the world. theme of this field. APPROACH to Study SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Waseda University was the first in Japan to media discourses, study research methodol- offer a program in Community Develop- ogies through field work, and learn statis- The effects of man-made and natural disasters are long-lasting and adversely affect the social, Hoshi no Tani Danchi Apartment Complex in political, and economic status of countries all over the world. In this field, students will learn Zama city, Kanagawa Prefecture. An old ment. Utilizing the university’s reputation tical methods. They will also learn to de- apartment complex was redesigned to contain for being a pioneer school, we provide a velop new social conceptual skills, particu- how to find and promote eco-friendly and sustainable ideas that will increase the strength and community gardens, parks, and a child care facility on the premises. The goal was to cre- fulfilling educational environment that col- larly the skill to plan ahead and to make resiliency of communities recovering from hardships and reduce the disparity between devel- ate a living space where people can live com- laborates with society. goals a reality, as well as the facilitation fortably surrounded by nature. (Image courte- oped and developing countries. sy of blue studio) First, students will develop a high global skills needed to run workshops or make awareness of social, economic, and envi- important decisions. Such skills are essen- ronmental issues as well as an ethical tial in future policy leaders. sense of responsibility towards alleviating We will also encourage students to partici- the inequality and disparity that exists in pate in the various SSS-affiliated domestic third world countries and other develop- and overseas internships and study abroad ing nations. Students will also acquire the program that we have to offer. Accumulat- insight to understand and be sensitive to ing experience in communicating with global changes, develop critical thinking people from various walks of life, languag- skills to dissect existing materials and es, and cultures trains students to push their goals without becoming discouraged by opposition or misunderstanding. Stu- ■ Sample course list dents will also polish their writing skills ・Urban History of Tokyo through field reports which will lead to the ・Theory of Community Development successful completion of their Capstone Citizens deliberate at a meet- ・Urban Environment for Children Project. This field will also prepare stu- Munich, Germany’s “Play City ing at the “Casaco” global Mini-Munich” Cultural Project. learning center which is a col- ・Urban Studies dents wishing to pursue graduate studies Every year in August for 3 laborative effort between the ・Social Design in Community and Social Development. weeks, children (ages 7 to 15) local community and NPO. This design, build, and manage a project would later win an ・Introduction to Rural Development city. This project has been em- award from the City Planning ulated all over the world in- Institute of Japan. (Image cour- cluding Japan. (Image courtesy tesy of Yokohama city, Kanaga- of Mini-München Lab) wa Prefecture) ideal CAREERS

*The TAISI Program conducts social experiments and case analyses of advanced projects from Japan and around the world. Study in this field will lead to careers in domestic or international NGOs, public services, government, education, human resources development, regional Faculty development, social-capital maintenance, finances, VOICE of Alumni international organizations, think tanks, or consul- tation firms where students can gain practical ex- Osamu SODA Riela Provi DRIANDA In my seminar, I conducted fieldwork and on-site group perience. Students who have chosen to pursue Dr. Osamu Soda joined the School of Social Sciences Dr. Drianda is an assistant professor in the School of So- research projects in revitalizing areas and was able to de- as a professor in 2002. He currently serves as the As- cial Sciences with a focus on urban studies, urban envi- graduate studies to further develop their skills, can sociate Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Wase- ronment for children, and urban regeneration. She com- velop my personal study theme from that experience. expect to become specialist in their field and find da University and as Director of the Institute of pleted a Bachelor of Urban Planning degree in Urban That is how I learned the basis of becoming an urban Urban and Regional Studies, Waseda University. He Revitalization at Bandung Institute of Technology. In jobs as program coordinators, fundraising manag- received his doctorate in Engineering from Waseda 2012, she received her Ph.D. from Chiba University with a planner who works to create solutions. Through my en- ers, urban and regional development planners, pol- University and specializes in planning, community de- specialization in child-friendly cities. Her recent publica- counters with multi-talented people, I ask myself if I am velopment, resilience, urban regeneration, and pub- tion analyzed the notion of family-friendly cities and icy advisors, project officers, or energy managers. lic-private partnerships. He was awarded with the how planners should define a city that suits family life. doing my best in whatever position or community I am in- Paper Prize of Architectural Institute of Japan for his Her research interests have expanded into the communi- volved in and realize that my time in SSS is irreplaceable. work “The Context and Future of Small Urban Space ty empowerment, cultural heritage, culture-led urban re- Development in Japan” in 2004. His most recent generation, and the use of virtual reality for city revival. Yuta YAMANAKA (2009 Japanese Program Graduate) publication was The Textbook of Machizukuri (Japa- Her future work now in progress examines the potential Board member/Executive manager nese Community Development), Kajima Press, 2017. of urban culture as a dynamic asset for city revival. Co-creation center for region 7 TARGET issues 8 FIELD 02 FIELD 02 ：： PEACE BUILDING & INTERNATIONALPEACE COOPERATION PEACE BUILDING & INTERNATIONALPEACE COOPERATION Peace Building & International Cooperation Urgent issues such as peace, development, eration that these issues will be resolved. human rights, and environmental concerns Peace, development, human rights, and are issues that the international communi- the environment are global public resourc- ty faces every day. These issues also tran- es. It is because of a peaceful society, that scend national boundaries which make it we are able to live our everyday lives. It is impossible for one country to resolve these also because of our steady source of in- issues alone. Therefore, although there are come, secure working conditions, the avail- diverse actors individually trying to address ability of safe residential space, that we these problems, as well as individuals who can live our lives so peacefully. Then, how are using federal or local governments, in- can we enjoy such global resources without ternational organizations such as the Unit- giving something back? This is why inter- ed Nations, regional organizations, domes- national cooperation between diverse so- tic and international NGOs, and social net- cial actors is necessary because it ensures works to work on these issues, it is only the continuation of our peaceful everyday Field 02 PEACE BUILDING & when we come together and work in coop- lives. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION APPROACH to Study Religious differences, racial discrimination, income disparity, etc. are the roots of conflict and af- The “Peace Building and International Co- Next, students engage in fieldwork that fect many countries. These issues are complicated and cannot be resolved by one country alone. operation” field is where you master the increases their ability to find creative and In this field, students learn how to solve global issues by developing the ability to connect and ability to connect and build cooperation imaginative solutions to current issues. So between disparate social actors in order to through fieldwork and the collaboration build cooperation between disparate countries and people. resolve the various social issues existing in of diverse actors, we hope students will global society. know how to create effective and feasible Eligible women voters lin- ing up to vote in the Con- First, it is important to understand the real- solutions to global issues. stituent Assembly election ity of global society. In order to gain such These two learning methods, the under- in Nepal basic understanding, the TAISI program standing of desktop theory and applied provides students with an interdisciplinary field work, is the basis of this program’s approach and a theoretical analysis frame- curriculum. work on the sources of conflict such as religious differences, racial discrimination, income disparity, environmental degrada- tion, unequal distribution of natural resources and so on.

■ Sample course list ・International Cooperation ・Japan and Peacebuilding: Asian Policies ・Development Assistance by Japan: ODA and NGOs ・Japan in the Age of Globalization ・International Development and Cooperation: Field Work Practice ・Postwar Japan-US Relations

PEACE BUILDING & INTERNATIONALPEACE COOPERATION Peace Building & International Cooperation BUILDING & INTERNATIONALPEACE COOPERATION Urgent issues such as peace, development, eration that these issues will be resolved. human rights, and environmental concerns Peace, development, human rights, and are issues that the international communi- the environment are global public resourc- ty faces every day. These issues also tran- es. It is because of a peaceful society, that scend national boundaries which make it we are able to live our everyday lives. It is impossible for one country to resolve these also because of our steady source of in- issues alone. Therefore, although there are come, secure working conditions, the avail- diverse actors individually trying to address ability of safe residential space, that we these problems, as well as individuals who can live our lives so peacefully. Then, how are using federal or local governments, in- can we enjoy such global resources without ternational organizations such as the Unit- giving something back? This is why inter- ed Nations, regional organizations, domes- national cooperation between diverse so- tic and international NGOs, and social net- cial actors is necessary because it ensures works to work on these issues, it is only the continuation of our peaceful everyday Field 02 PEACE BUILDING & when we come together and work in coop- lives. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION APPROACH to Study Religious differences, racial discrimination, income disparity, etc. are the roots of conflict and af- The “Peace Building and International Co- Next, students engage in fieldwork that fect many countries. These issues are complicated and cannot be resolved by one country alone. operation” field is where you master the increases their ability to find creative and In this field, students learn how to solve global issues by developing the ability to connect and ability to connect and build cooperation imaginative solutions to current issues. So between disparate social actors in order to through fieldwork and the collaboration build cooperation between disparate countries and people. resolve the various social issues existing in of diverse actors, we hope students will global society. know how to create effective and feasible Eligible women voters lin- ing up to vote in the Con- First, it is important to understand the real- solutions to global issues. stituent Assembly election ity of global society. In order to gain such These two learning methods, the under- in Nepal basic understanding, the TAISI program standing of desktop theory and applied provides students with an interdisciplinary field work, is the basis of this program’s approach and a theoretical analysis frame- curriculum. work on the sources of conflict such as religious differences, racial discrimination, income disparity, environmental degrada- tion, unequal distribution of natural resources and so on.

Deployment of the Inter- An eligible woman voter national Security Assis- ideal CAREERS submits her ballot at a tance Force to ensure that polling booth for women voters in Afghanistan have Students who choose this field are suited in Afghanistan a safe voting environment for a career in international aid or govern- mental aid programs aimed towards pro- moting international cooperation, journalism that focuses on the various issues that Faculty the international community faces, federal VOICE of Alumni or local government-sponsored international exchange institutions, or multina- The field study trip with Professor Yamada was the greatest impe- tional companies. Of course, we also hope Mitsuru YAMADA Yuko SHIMAZAKI tus for my strong desire to work in the field of peace building. At that some students will choose to continue the SSS, I learned to consider a problem from multiple perspec- onto graduate school and accumulate Dr. Mitsuru YAMADA, who is a professor Dr. Yuko SHIMAZAKI, who is an associate tives thanks to its interdisciplinary curriculum. I was also able to more experience in society before starting of the School of Social Sciences, specializes professor of the School of Social Sciences, in international relations, international co- specializes in international cooperation, develop a more international mindset through my experience on the road towards becoming a member operation and peacebuilding. He received international development, and in particu- studying and conducting research alongside international SSS stu- of an international organization or NGO his Master’s degree in International Rela- lar, human rights issues. She received her tions at Ohio University and his doctorate Ph.D. from Waseda University. dents and this enabled me to obtain the ability and intuition nec- which focuses on Conflict Resolution and in Political Science from Kobe University. She was awarded the Waseda e-Teaching essary to tackle issues with people of various nationalities. Peacebuilding. He participates in social activities such as Award in 2017. She has published a book election monitoring. He has edited several on the study of Human Trafficking in Cam- Shintaro SHINGUCHI (2014 Japanese Program Graduate) books and published many joint author- bodia, along with many joint authorships Assistant Administrator ships and articles. and articles. United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) 9 TARGET issues 10 FIELD 03 FIELD 03 ：： ECONOMIC & ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY ECONOMIC & ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Economic & Environmental Sustainability Sustainability issues can be understood as are needed to reduce greenhouse gas distributional issues over generations. We emissions. We have observed numerous ef- will attempt to find evidence-based, prac- forts in the local, national and internation- tical answers to the question on how we al levels, but we still need innovative so- can maximize our welfare at present time cial institutions and policies that can pre- without sacrificing the welfare of future vent the further deterioration of the quali- generations. ty of life of future generations. Climate change is a difficult challenge we Energy security is another challenge. For face now. Higher temperatures and volatile sustainability in economic activities, the use precipitation patterns are increasingly af- of renewable resources such as solar, wind, fecting the lives of the people on our plan- geothermal and biomass resources is desir- et. Climate change has been caused by able as the use of exhaustible resources for human activities so adaptation of climate energy is not a sustainable option in the change as well as mitigation of greenhouse long-run. At present, relatively high finan- gases is urgently required. The continuing cial cost discourages the use of renewable delay in mitigation efforts will only lead to resources. Therefore, we certainly need re- the creation of burdens for future genera- search and development efforts for tech- Field 03 ECONOMIC & tions. nological innovations as well as social inno- Adaptation of climate change can only be vations that will help us to overcome the ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY done on a local level while global efforts challenges in energy security. The environment has been poorly maintained. Its resources are scarce and its assets have been unequal- APPROACH to Study ly distributed. Climate change is a fact that must be addressed and current energy resources are not We academically approach the subject of mental sustainability. only unsustainable, but also their use negatively affects the environment. In this field, students will sustainability from three perspectives: so- Learning analytical tools is also important. study the importance of developing and implementing economically, socially, and environmentally sus- cial, economic and environmental. We par- Economics, for example, provides analytical tainable policies and institutions so that the Earth and its resources can last for many generations. Human activities have caused climate change ticularly seek to understand the conditions instruments that allow us to obtain poten- in which institutions and policies can best tial solutions and derive policy implications contribute to social, economic and envi- for social, economic and environmental ronmental sustainability. So social innova- sustainability. We will also be studying tions in institutions and policies are a must. methodologies to value environmental as- What can we learn from our previous and sets which do not have markets to trade pleasant experiences in social, economic and will examine tools used in cost-benefit and environmental sustainability? History analyses. Similarly, we will discuss social, has proven that the Soviet-type social and economic and environmental sustainability economic systems were not sustainable. from the perspectives of political science, The present value of the future stream of international relations, business adminis- economic benefits must exceed the present tration, law, sociology, and science and en- value of the future stream of economic gineering. costs for economic institutions and policies ■ Sample course list to be accepted by the population in the ・ Global Food Security: Demand & long-run. Social and economic develop- Supply Challenges ment was not feasible without environ- ・Comparative Economic Systems mental sustainability. In the classroom and ・Environment and Development on the field, students will actively learn ・Sustainability in Social Systems lessons from previous mistakes and suc- ・Industrialization in Historical Perspective Satellite images showing the shrinkage of Lake Chad, Africa cessful cases. We will also discuss what so- Graph showing the annual increase of CO2 in the atmosphere near Mauna Loa, Hawaii (Image courtesy of NASA GSFC Scientific Visualization Studio and cial innovations are useful for our chal- (Image courtesy of Global Monitoring Division of NOAA's Earth System Research Laboratory) Landsat 7 Project Science Office) lenges in social, economic and environ- Faculty ideal CAREERS We expect our graduates to be able to Masahiko GEMMA Osamu IEDA make their own assessment of institutions and policies using the tools obtained in Born in Yamanashi, Japan, Dr. Masahiko Gemma re- Dr. Osamu IEDA, who is a professor of the School of ceived his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota Social Sciences, specializes in sustainability, economic VOICE of Alumni the classroom and in the field. This skill and worked as an economist at the International history, social theories, and East European area stud- will be useful in public services and private Development Center of Japan before joining the With great passion in environmental and sustainability issues, studying at SSS faculty of Yokohama City University. In 1993, he ies. He received his Doctor’s degree in Economics businesses sectors. In order to pursue an joined the faculty of Waseda University and is cur- from the University of Tokyo. He has edited many not only helped me acquire basic knowledge on relevant topics, but also encour- advanced degree in public policy, including rently a professor at the School of Social Sciences books and published articles in Japanese, English aged me to develop my own research with regard to some growing topics in the and is serving as director of the Organization for and Hungarian languages. He served the Japan Con- environmental studies or in a discipline like Regional and Inter-regional Studies and director of field of sustainability, such as ESG and CSR. Benefiting from the valuable knowl- sortium for Area Studies as the first president, the economics, certain skills are necessary. So the Institute of Japan-U.S. Studies at Waseda Univer- Lingyue ZUO (2015 former edge background and research skills gained from SSS, I have achieved a board- sity. His current research interests include issues on Research Institute for Humanity and Nature as a English program Graduate) the training provided in this field will be food and environmental problems. Publications in- guest professor, and the journal of Seeder as a mem- Project Manager on sustain- er view in both academic research and daily work which links sustainability, so- good preparation for further studies. clude co-authorship of a chapter in the Handbook ber of editorial board. He is the president of Japan ability analysis cial development and responsible investment together. I am so glad to see SSS on the Economics of Ecosystem Services and Biodi- society for Hungarian Studies. Evalueserve Business Con- versity, Springer. sulting (Shanghai) is always at the forefront of academia by providing sustainability related courses. 9 TARGET issues 10 FIELD 03 FIELD 03 ：：

ECONOMIC & ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Economic & Environmental Sustainability ECONOMIC & ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Sustainability issues can be understood as are needed to reduce greenhouse gas distributional issues over generations. We emissions. We have observed numerous ef- will attempt to find evidence-based, prac- forts in the local, national and internation- tical answers to the question on how we al levels, but we still need innovative so- can maximize our welfare at present time cial institutions and policies that can pre- without sacrificing the welfare of future vent the further deterioration of the quali- generations. ty of life of future generations. Climate change is a difficult challenge we Energy security is another challenge. For face now. Higher temperatures and volatile sustainability in economic activities, the use precipitation patterns are increasingly af- of renewable resources such as solar, wind, fecting the lives of the people on our plan- geothermal and biomass resources is desir- et. Climate change has been caused by able as the use of exhaustible resources for human activities so adaptation of climate energy is not a sustainable option in the change as well as mitigation of greenhouse long-run. At present, relatively high finan- gases is urgently required. The continuing cial cost discourages the use of renewable delay in mitigation efforts will only lead to resources. Therefore, we certainly need re- the creation of burdens for future genera- search and development efforts for tech- Field 03 ECONOMIC & tions. nological innovations as well as social inno- Adaptation of climate change can only be vations that will help us to overcome the ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY done on a local level while global efforts challenges in energy security. The environment has been poorly maintained. Its resources are scarce and its assets have been unequal- APPROACH to Study ly distributed. Climate change is a fact that must be addressed and current energy resources are not We academically approach the subject of mental sustainability. only unsustainable, but also their use negatively affects the environment. In this field, students will sustainability from three perspectives: so- Learning analytical tools is also important. study the importance of developing and implementing economically, socially, and environmentally sus- cial, economic and environmental. We par- Economics, for example, provides analytical tainable policies and institutions so that the Earth and its resources can last for many generations. Human activities have caused climate change ticularly seek to understand the conditions instruments that allow us to obtain poten- in which institutions and policies can best tial solutions and derive policy implications contribute to social, economic and envi- for social, economic and environmental ronmental sustainability. So social innova- sustainability. We will also be studying tions in institutions and policies are a must. methodologies to value environmental as- What can we learn from our previous and sets which do not have markets to trade pleasant experiences in social, economic and will examine tools used in cost-benefit and environmental sustainability? History analyses. Similarly, we will discuss social, has proven that the Soviet-type social and economic and environmental sustainability economic systems were not sustainable. from the perspectives of political science, The present value of the future stream of international relations, business adminis- economic benefits must exceed the present tration, law, sociology, and science and en- value of the future stream of economic gineering. costs for economic institutions and policies ■ Sample course list to be accepted by the population in the ・ Global Food Security: Demand & long-run. Social and economic develop- Supply Challenges ment was not feasible without environ- ・Comparative Economic Systems mental sustainability. In the classroom and ・Environment and Development on the field, students will actively learn ・Sustainability in Social Systems lessons from previous mistakes and suc- ・Industrialization in Historical Perspective Satellite images showing the shrinkage of Lake Chad, Africa cessful cases. We will also discuss what so- Graph showing the annual increase of CO2 in the atmosphere near Mauna Loa, Hawaii (Image courtesy of NASA GSFC Scientific Visualization Studio and cial innovations are useful for our chal- (Image courtesy of Global Monitoring Division of NOAA's Earth System Research Laboratory) Landsat 7 Project Science Office) lenges in social, economic and environ- Faculty ideal CAREERS We expect our graduates to be able to Masahiko GEMMA Osamu IEDA make their own assessment of institutions and policies using the tools obtained in Born in Yamanashi, Japan, Dr. Masahiko Gemma re- Dr. Osamu IEDA, who is a professor of the School of ceived his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota Social Sciences, specializes in sustainability, economic VOICE of Alumni the classroom and in the field. This skill and worked as an economist at the International history, social theories, and East European area stud- will be useful in public services and private Development Center of Japan before joining the With great passion in environmental and sustainability issues, studying at SSS faculty of Yokohama City University. In 1993, he ies. He received his Doctor’s degree in Economics businesses sectors. In order to pursue an joined the faculty of Waseda University and is cur- from the University of Tokyo. He has edited many not only helped me acquire basic knowledge on relevant topics, but also encour- advanced degree in public policy, including rently a professor at the School of Social Sciences books and published articles in Japanese, English aged me to develop my own research with regard to some growing topics in the and is serving as director of the Organization for and Hungarian languages. He served the Japan Con- environmental studies or in a discipline like Regional and Inter-regional Studies and director of field of sustainability, such as ESG and CSR. Benefiting from the valuable knowl- sortium for Area Studies as the first president, the economics, certain skills are necessary. So the Institute of Japan-U.S. Studies at Waseda Univer- Lingyue ZUO (2015 former edge background and research skills gained from SSS, I have achieved a board- sity. His current research interests include issues on Research Institute for Humanity and Nature as a English program Graduate) the training provided in this field will be food and environmental problems. Publications in- guest professor, and the journal of Seeder as a mem- Project Manager on sustain- er view in both academic research and daily work which links sustainability, so- good preparation for further studies. clude co-authorship of a chapter in the Handbook ber of editorial board. He is the president of Japan ability analysis cial development and responsible investment together. I am so glad to see SSS on the Economics of Ecosystem Services and Biodi- society for Hungarian Studies. Evalueserve Business Con- versity, Springer. sulting (Shanghai) is always at the forefront of academia by providing sustainability related courses. 11 TARGET issues 12 FIELD 04 FIELD 04 ：： SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS & WORKING SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS & WORKING Social Organizations & Working In this field,students will study new ways trends are creating new social issues. Along

An example of a business that con- of conducting, thinking, and looking at with these issues, there is the state of cor- tributes to society. This company business and the social activities that are porations and the government, social secu- aims to alleviate Africa’s poverty by creating sustainable economic the start of NGOs and volunteer activities. rity and education, employment and reve- activities with local tailors. The worlds of business and social organiza- nue, and work life balance to consider tions have undergone many drastic changes which all profoundly impact the way we and will only continue to change signifi- live our lives. Embracing these drastic cantly. Technological innovations such as changes, we will learn and consider what robots and the internet have rapidly digi- should be done in business and social activi- talized the workplace and have not only ties from now on. We will be approaching changed the way we do business, but have this Field by keeping in mind current social also changed the daily lives of people all issues and studying relevant case studies. around the world. We will also support one another into be- Aging population, global warming, and coming business and social activity leaders globalization are global trends and such who aim to improve society.

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Graduates of this field will obtain new want to achieve something great in their business and working methods and will lifetime. This will make our graduates wel- Field 04 SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS & promote such ideas to others. As such, we comed and respected everywhere. expect our graduates to thrive as entrepre- neurs or in business or social activities. The skills and mindset students learn here are WORKING necessary for careers in a diverse number With the advancement of technology and the globalization of society, the business world and the of domestic and overseas industries such workplace has changed drastically. However, such advancements have also created new social issues as private corporations, public organiza- such as labor migration, environmentally-damaging business ventures, and technological unemploy- tions, commercial, and non-profit organizations. Our graduates make it their mis- ment. In this field, students will discover and study new business methods that will not only reinvigo- sion to improve society and will always rate the business world but will also improve society. strive to help those who are troubled or

■ Sample course list ・Social Business ・Trans-Pacific Perspectives on Race, Ethnicity, and Migration ・Trans-Pacific Perspectives on Work, Culture, and Society By establishing a business that ・The Japanese of the 20th Century : Work, Culture, and Society creates a mutually beneficial ・Civil Society and the Role of Non-Profit Organizations relationship between producer and consumer, an equal rela- ・Contemporary Social Affairs tionship between the two be- comes possible. In this way, the company was able to bring sustainable benefits to both Japan and Rwanda. message from PROFESSOR A corner of Rwanda’s market which is lined In order to improve both the tailors’ reve- with tailor shops. The number of tailors nue and skill, a company was launched to Professor Toru Shinoda: far outnumbers consumer demand which sell their work to Japan. As a result, work means such tailors also have few opportu- volume has increased and has also lead to Since I was a high school student, I have al- nities to improve their craft. skill improvement among Rwandan tailors. ways thought about one question: How do VOICE of Alumni we create a society of people who will *The social business mentioned above, Alizeti , was started by Tomoko NEZU who is a 2017 SSS Japanese program graduate. work together, help each other during As a social science department alumnus and entrepreneur, the so- hard times, and share life’s happiness to- cial sciences provided me a diverse knowledge framework through gether? It has been forty years since then its multiple fields of study, and a profound understanding of the Faculty and I have realized that as long as we have role that business organizations play in shaping our society. These someone who can ponder such questions elements served as the bedrock know-how, motivation and values with our society will improve little by lit- behind each of my entrepreneurial journeys. With the newly in- tle. So I hope you will also become a com- troduced curriculum “Social Innovations”, students who wish to Toru SHINODA Yukimi SHIMODA panion to ponder over such questions with. enter the business world in the future will gain core knowledge of Professor Toru Shinoda joined the School Dr. Yukimi SHIMODA is an associate professor of the of Social Sciences in 1998. He specializes School of Social Sciences and specializes in social how business innovations can create social values, helping them in labor history and politics. He has re- business, cross-cultural work relationships, and mo- tackle social issues more sustainably and effectively. cently completed a research project on bility. She received her M.A. in Culture, Race, and “Changes in Welfare-employment Regime Differences from the University of Sussex and Ph.D. William HUANG (2015 former English program Graduate) Teiron Dynamics Studio - CEO/Co-Founder and their Impact on Group Politics in in Anthropology and Sociology from the University Waseda Business School - MBA student (graduated in 2018) (A technology company in the U.S. that focuses on research and development of tech products such as modular power bank, wireless Japan” (2010-2013). He teaches Labor of Western Australia. She worked as an internation- Peking University - International Politics (graduated in 2016) charger, micro projector, etc.) Journalism, Socio-dynamics, Social Gover- al development practitioner in Indonesia. As a re- CZN Capital – CEO nance, Social History, and Popular Culture searcher, she has rich fieldwork experience in sever- (A venture support company that focuses on assisting technology startups and Politics. al countries in Asia and Africa. She has published a with business plan composition, personnel recruitment, marketing monograph, chapters, articles, and book reviews. expansion, and financing) 11 TARGET issues 12 FIELD 04 FIELD 04 ：：

SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS & WORKING Social Organizations & Working SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS & WORKING In this field,students will study new ways trends are creating new social issues. Along

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As students studying and living in Japan, it is important that TAISI students have an understanding of the language, especially if they hope to find employment in Japan. We do realize that Japanese Language proficiency levels will vary among incoming students and (as shown in the chart below) can accommodate Japanese Lan- Diverse student body and close student-professor guage Study to each student's needs. interaction creates an interesting academic atmosphere

My decision to attend Waseda was a multifaceted one. Studying in a vastly different country Japanese with the caveat of learning a new language was not an idea that crossed my mind after fin- Proficiency ishing high school, to be frank. However, after working abroad in Asia for some time, I had grown to appreciate the unique challenges that came alongside experiencing a new culture. Levels Waseda has provided me the same opportunities to continue my growth as a student and as a person. Especially within the TAISI program, the diverse student body creates an interest- Basic➡ ➡ ➡ ➡ ➡ ➡ ing atmosphere for discussion and intense debate. In addition, the small class size allows me Advanced to form much more personal friendships with my classmates than what you could find in tra- Intermediate Pre-Advanced Near Native Pre-Intermediate High Intermediate ditional college settings. What I appreciate the most, however, is the attention and care that the professors share with their students.

MURPHY, Mykel Kyle (US) Enrolled in Sept. 2018 Japanese Language Study during TAISI Graduated from Weeki Wachee High School

80% of SSS students who began Case 1 Peter who has never studied Japanese FACT at the basic level have chosen to continue to their studies beyond Joining TAISI was not only a life-changing event but also a the required 2 years. Required to take 5 Japanese classes per week for 2 years new door to limitless possibilities Dependent on effort, it is possible for Peter to reach the minimum language requirement for employment in Japan in 2 years. By continuing to take Jap- anese languages courses, Coming from a developing country like Vietnam, I have always had a great interest in sustainable economic develop- it is possible for Peter to Taking Japanese classes reach the ideal proficiency ment and improving social, as well as environmental welfare. In TAISI Program, the School of Social Science, I was able beyond the requirement level desired by Japanese to learn more about the on-going problems facing Japan and the Trans-Pacific region, including Vietnam, and brain- employers. storming about how they can be solved with other business solutions, multicultural understanding, and international collaboration. Being in one of the most progressive academic programs I have taken part in, I am very grateful for the open discussion, active interaction provided by the faculty and the diverse student body from around the globe. You can also create meaningful connections with others, explore your boundaries and enjoy the limitless possibilities of things to Case 2 Jane who has intermediate level Japanese observe and learn from. Joining TAISI was not only a life-changing event for me, but it also is a new door to one of the most exciting, yet very cultured and well-developed environments in the world. In the future, I hope I can utilize what I Required to take 5 Japanese classes per week for 1 year have learned from TAISI into empowering and supporting others to bring positive change to their society. In her first year, Jane studies and boosts her proficiency levels. In advanced level courses, students learn Business Takes advanced level Japanese and after achiev- HO, Quynh Trang Thi (Vietnam) Japanese course and SSS ing the required proficien- Enrolled in Sept. 2018 cy level can start taking Graduated from UWC ISAK Japan courses in Japanese SSS courses in Japanese.

I believe that what I am learning from this program will not Japanese Proficiency Requirement only be beneficial to me, but also to my country.

Minimum I have always had in an interest in Japanese culture and history, but Japan’s active NGO infor Employment in Japan *Level of JLPT scores. The JLPT Requirement Ideal is a language proficiency test volvement in the development of my country further increased my interest in Japan. I As shown on the right, to find employment in conducted by the Japan Foun choose the School of Social Sciences because I wanted comprehensive knowledge in the so- Japan, students need at least a High Intermedi- dation and the Japan Educati onal Exchanges and Services cial sciences and on Japan’s past and present. Timor-Leste is a young country that only be- ate level of Japanese. to measure and certify non- (N2)* (N1)* native Japanese speakers. came independent 14 years ago, so I believe that what I am learning from this program will not only be beneficial to me, but also to my country. I plan to study and learn as much as I can so I can bring it back to my country and spread the ideas and concepts I learned to my Success after Graduation Employed Graduate school people. This program has also provided me with another important lesson: how to make 2018 Academic Year: Post-Graduation Paths of 71% 15% connections with people of different cultures, ideas, and languages. In the future, I hope to all Waseda English-based Undergraduate pro- work with Japanese NGOs and become a field leader in the development of my country. gram Alumni (708 students) Others Waseda University was ranked #1 among private Japanese Foreign companies companies 14% Palmira Araujo Dos Santos (Timor-Leste) universities in Japan for Graduate Employability 75% 25% 708 students 2018 Academic Year Enrolled in Sept. 2016 by QS Graduate Employability Ranking 2020. Graduated from 4 De Setembro School Waseda Overseas Japan As of April, 2019 43% 50% 7% 13 14 JAPANESE STUDY LANGUAGE STUDENT'S VOICE Japanese Language Study Student's voice