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Campus Guide 2O22 English

www.kufs.ac.jp Contents Shimogamo Shrine

03 History 05 Located in the ancient capital of Kyoto 07 Overseas Partner Universities

09 Departments

10 Faculty of Global Engagement

11 Department of Global Studies

13 Department of Global Tourism 15 Faculty of Foreign Studies Department of Japanese Studies

17 Japanese Studies Center for International Students

19 Graduate School Affiliated Schools

20 University Data 21 Finances and Facilities 22 Living in Kyoto

01 02 ince its foundation in 1947, Kyoto University of Foreign Studies has provided unique educational programs featuring multilingual and multicultural education in Kyoto, the heart of Japanese culture. On an international campus where S students from around the world forge interpersonal connections across diverse linguistic and racial backgrounds, the university continues to produce multifaceted human resources with global perspectives. school motto PAX MUNDI PER LINGUAS World Peace through Languages

After World War II, university founders Ichiro Morita and Shizuko Morita believed that it was imperative for the realization of world peace that Japanese people acquire foreign language skills and deepen their understanding of the countries and regions where these languages are spoken. Based on this conviction, they established a university in Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital. Today, the university’s motto, PAX MUNDI PER LINGUAS（ World Peace through Languages）, holds greater meaning than ever for achieving true understanding among the people of the world. The university’s motto encourages us to build a unique peace network by learning various languages and cultures and promoting exchange with people around the world.

Ichiro MORITA Shizuko MORITA

History

May 1947 Kyoto Foreign Language School founded April 1963 Department of Hispanic Studies established in the Faculty of April 1974 Department of Chinese Studies established in the Faculty of Foreign April 2005 Master’s and Doctoral Programs in Foreign Languages and Foreign Studies Studies Cultures established in the Graduate School of Foreign Studies April 1950 Kyoto Junior College of Foreign Languages established April 1966 Department of French Studies established in the Faculty of Foreign Studies April 1980 Japanese Studies Center for International Students established April 2010 Department of Global Affairs established in the Faculty of Foreign April 1959 Kyoto University of Foreign Studies established Studies April 1967 Department of German Studies and Department of Brazilian and April 1992 Department of Japanese Studies established in the Faculty of Department of British and American Studies established in the Portuguese Studies established in the Faculty of Foreign Studies Foreign Studies April 2018 The Faculty of Global Engagement (Department of Global Studies Faculty of Foreign Studies and Department of Global Tourism) established April 1971 Kyoto University of Foreign Studies Graduate School（ Master’s April 2004 Department of Italian Studies established in the Faculty of Foreign Program） established Studies April 2020 Department of Russian Studies established in the Faculty of Foreign Studies 03 04 *This brochure was compiled based on data current as of April 2021. Located in the ancient capital of Kyoto

Kyoto University of Foreign Studies is located in Kyoto（ KUFS ）, Japan’s political and cultural capital in ancient times. The university offers a variety of activities that utilize the location of Kyoto, including classes for learning Kyoto’s traditional cultures and club activities in which students guide foreign tourists around Kyoto as interpreter-guides. Kyoto is home to temples, shrines, and castles that have been designated World Heritage Sites, as well as many museums and art galleries. With many traditional festivals and rituals held throughout the year, Kyoto offers a wealth of opportunities to experience Japanese culture firsthand.

Location Map

Kinkaku-ji Temple

Shimogamo - Shrine Ryoan-ji Temple

Ninna-ji Temple

Myoshin-ji Temple Nishioji-dori Horikawa-dori Karasuma-dori Kawaramachi-dori Street Street Street Street

Tenryu-ji Temple Nijo-jo Castle Kamo Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Oike River Togetsu-kyo Bridge Uzumasa-Tenjingawa Tozai Line Station Station Arashiyama Koryu-ji Temple Sanjo-dori KUFS Street Kyoto Saiin Karasuma kawaramachi Station Station Station Shijo-dori Street Tenjingawa-dori Shijo Station Street JR Sagano Line Gojo-dori Street

Hankyu Railways Kyoto Line Kyoto Municipal Subway Shichijo-dori Karasuma Line Street

Katsura Kyoto Ninnaji - Temple Katsura Imperial Villa Station Station To-ji Temple JR Kyoto Line JR Tokaido Shinkansen

Access

Kyoto University of Foreign Studies Kansai Approx. 30 minutes by bus International Kyoto Airport Approx. 75 minutes by JR Limited Express Haruka Osaka（Itami ） Karasuma Uzumasa- International Oike Tenjingawa Airport Approx. 55 minutes by airport bus 6 Kasame-cho, Saiin, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 615-8558 JAPAN Approx. 6 minutes on Approx. 8 minutes on Approx. 13 minutes Subway Karasuma Line Subway Tozai Line on foot （get off at the third station ）（get off at the fourth station ）

Ryoan-ji Temple Arashiyama

05 06 Overseas Partner Universities 181 Partner Universities in 40 Countries and Regions In order to provide students with opportunities to experience different cultures, KUFS has built partnerships with 181 universities in 40 countries and regions（ including SAF partner universities ） and offers a range of study abroad programs catering to the *As of April 2021 needs of each student. *SAF（Study Abroad Foundation） *The names of universities are as shown on their respective websites.

Canada Ireland Nicaragua Belgium China Italy

● Douglas College ● Dublin City University ● Universidad Católica Redemptoris ● University of Mons ● University of Macau ● University of Turin ● Huron University College Mater de Nicaragua ● Universite libre de Bruxelles ● Beijing International Studies University ● University of Naples “L'Orientale” ● Université du Québec à Montréal UK ● Universidad Nacional Autónoma de ● University of Liège ● Shanghai International Studies University ● University of Florence ● Simon Fraser University Nicaragua, Managua ● Fudan University ● University of Bologna ● ● Trent University Keele University France ● Xi'an International Studies University ● University for Foreigners of Perugia ● ● University of Manitoba SOAS, University of London Ecuador ● Sanda University ● The University of Milan ● Université Catholique de l'Ouest ● University of Guelph （ School of Oriental and African Studies） ● Guangdong University of Foreign Studies ● University for Foreigners of Siena ● ● Universidad de Cuenca ● University of Burgundy ● Saint Mary’s University Oxford Brookes University ● Shanghai Normal University ● ● Sciences Po ● Centennial College Newcastle University ● Dalian University of Foreign Languages Vietnam ● ● ● University of Leeds Jean Moulin Lyon 3 University ● North Island College Guatemala College of Humanities & Sciences of ● Hanoi University ● University of Cambridge, Hughes Hall ● EMBA-ISUGA University ● Universidad Rafael Landívar Northeast Normal University ● FPT University ● USA University of Cambridge, Sidney Sussex College ● Shanghai Industry & Commerce Foreign ● University of Essex Austria Language College Uzbekistan ● San Francisco State University El Salvador ● Zhongkai University of Agriculture and ● University of Salzburg ● ● Central Washington University Tashkent State Institute of Oriental Studies Hungary ● Universidad Tecnológica de El Salvador Engineering ● The University of Texas at San Antonio ● ● Zhejiang University of Finance & Economics, ● Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Russia University of Georgia Germany Dongfang College ● Florida State University Church in Hungary Cuba ● Far Eastern Federal University ● University of Mannheim ● ● Tongji University ● Drexel University Eötvös Loránd University ● Universidad de La Habana ● Moscow City University ● Technische Universität Dresden ● Nantong Normal College ● University of California, Irvine ● The Russian Presidential Academy of ● University of Cologne ● Southwest University ● Southern Illinois University, Carbondale National Economy and Public Administration Argentina Panama ● University of Bayreuth ● University of Pennsylvania ● Novosibirsk State University ● Universidad de Belgrano ● Universidad Católica Santa María la Antigua ● Eckerd College Taiwan ● Irkutsk State University Switzerland ● Boston University ● National Chengchi University ● North-Eastern State University ● Georgetown University Mexico Colombia ● University of Zurich ● National Kaohsiung University of Science ● Pacific National University ● University of Arkansas - Fort Smith ● Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara and Technology ● Pontificia Universidad Javeriana ● Truman State University ● El Colegio de México Brazil ● Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages Belarus ● Universidad de Guanajuato ● Soochow University ● Minsk State Linguistic University Spain ● Universidade Federal Fluminense Australia ● Universidad Iberoamericana Puebla ● University of Brasilia ● Universidad Iberoamericana León ● University of Navarra Malaysia ● South Korea Australian National University ● University of São Paulo ● Red de Universidades Anáhuac ● Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona ● Universiti Sains Malaysia ● University of Technology Sydney ● Incheon National University ● University of Salamanca ● The University of Sydney ● Busan University of Foreign Studies ● University of Valladolid Portugal Philippines ● The University of New South Wales Peru ● Hankuk University of Foreign Studies ● University of Cordoba ● ● University of Coimbra ● Griffith University ● ● Dankook University University of the Philippines Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú ● University of Santiago de Compostela ● Deakin University ● University of Castilla-La Mancha Brunei Costa Rica Netherlands New Zealand ● Universiti Brunei Darussalam ● Universidad de Costa Rica ● Zuyd University of Applied Sciences ● University of Otago Thailand ● The University of Waikato Croatia ● Suratthani Rajabhat University ● Juraj Dobrila University of Pula ● Mahasarakham University ● Chiang Mai University

Study and Networking Abroad - ［ Short-term study abroad ］ Students can also make use of the study abroad programs of the university's partner organizations. Study Tour Programs French Study Program Exchange agreements with UK English Programme at University of Burgundy 181 universities in 40 countries USA English Program Russian Study Program SAF Study Abroad Foundation APUCEN at Novosibirsk State University Partner Universities（partial list ）（Asia-Pacific University-Community Engagement Network） *As of April 2021 ［ Long-term study abroad ］［USA］ ● American University KUFS is a member of the Asia-Pacific University-Community Engagement In addition to a wide range of study abroad programs, KUFS Exchange Student Program Bridge Program ● University of Wisconsin-Madison Network（ APUCEN）. APUCEN is a regional network of higher education also offers opportunities for enhancing international- Semester Abroad Program Approved Study Abroad ● ［Canada］ University of Calgary institutions designed to encourage collaboration between universities and local mindedness through activities such as overseas internships ［UK］ ● University of Westminster ［ Overseas Work and Collaborative Experience Program ］ communities. It has a membership of universities/institutions in the Asia-Pacific and fieldwork. A carefully built support system enables ● University of Oxford, St Anne’ s College Overseas Internships region and beyond. APUCEN members are working with each other through every student to feel secure and confident about studying ● University of Edinburgh Overseas Fieldwork active exchange. In September 2017, Kyoto University of Foreign Studies and abroad. ［Ireland］ ● University College Dublin The Overseas Japanese Language and Culture Teaching Practicum Universiti Sains Malaysia jointly hosted the University-Community Engagement ［Germany］ ● Leipzig University Airline Study Program Conference（ UCEC）, an international conference supported by APUCEN, which ［Spain］ ● Universidad de León was held for the first time in Japan.

07 08 Departments Faculty of Global Engagement URL www.kufs.ac.jp/en/ge/index.html

Department of Global Studies International Cooperation Course Faculty of Global Business Course Global Engagement Department of Global Studies P.11 Department of Global Tourism Department of Global Tourism P.13 Tourism Policy Course Tourism Business Course

Faculty of Be a Changemaker Foreign Studies Department of British and American Studies

Department of Hispanic Studies Department of Global Studies Department of Global Tourism

Understand the founding spirit of KUFS, “PAX MUNDI PER Understand the founding spirit of KUFS, “PAX MUNDI PER LINGUAS: World Peace through Languages” and have the basic LINGUAS: World Peace through Languages” and have the basic Core Subjects attitude required to study in this department; and aim for unity of Core Subjects attitude required to study in this department; and aim for unity of theory and practice through related community engagement. theory and practice through related community engagement.

Comprehensively cultivate the necessary knowledge and Comprehensively cultivate a broad base of knowledge regarding Department of French Studies practical ability to make the development of the region possible International Cooperation world peace and order, as well as demonstrate the practical Tourism Policy by respecting unique regional values and fusing regional Course Subjects ability necessary to con tribute towards solving global problems Course Subjects economics with regional culture, as part of a singular academic common to humanity as part of a singular academic framework. framework.

Comprehensively cultivate the practical ability necessary to Comprehensively cultivate the broad base of knowledge, Global Business contribute to the international community as part of a singular Tourism Business fundamental theory and immediately useful practical ability that is Department of German Studies academic framework through the knowledge of “abundance” , Course Subjects Course Subjects necessary for the tourism business, as part of a singular academic which is the universal value based goal of economic and social framework. Specialized development of humanity, as well as through business. Subjects Deeply research the areas that motivated the students in their Deeply research the areas that motivated the students in their Common selection of courses, as well as their areas of interest, though Common selection of courses, as well as their areas of interest, by Course Subjects specialized subjects related to both the International Course Subjects selecting specialized subjects related to both the Tourism Policy Department of Brazilian and Portuguese Studies Cooperation and Global Business courses. and the Tourism Business courses.

English Language Study specialized subjects in English and cultivate English skills English Language Cultivate English skills necessary to practice “Community Seminar Subjects necessary to practice “Community Engagement” abroad. Seminar Subjects Engagement” abroad.

Department of Chinese Studies Study specialized subjects in Japanese and cultivate the Japanese Language Enhance the individual Japanese skill levels of students, according Japanese Language Japanese skills necessary to practice “Community Engagement” Seminar Subjects to their respective ability to work with the Japanese knowledge. Seminar Subjects in Japan, as well as become able to create a graduate thesis and perform graduate research in Japanese.

Improve the practical English ability of students, and make it possible for students to achieve positive results, even when taking high level English Reinforcement Subjects Department of Japanese Studies P.15 English qualification exams. Foreign Language Students will learn about another foreign language in addition to English in order to improve their skills in that language, deepening Second Foreign Language Subjects Subjects their specialized understanding of the language.

Third Foreign Language Subjects Students will broaden their understanding of and insight into language, through learning a language aside from their second language. Department of Italian Studies In addition to pursuing practical liberal arts education, students acquire broad knowledge and fair and accurate judgement skills that can the broadly apply as Liberal Arts Subjects international people.

Foreign students and students whose native language is Japanese learn together in English about Japan’ s unique society and social systems, culture, values and so Japanology Institute Subjects forth, enhancing their capacity to understand and communicate about Japan. Department of Russian Studies Community Engagement URL www.kufs.ac.jp/faculties/ge/community_engagement.html

Community Engagement Programs connect students, teachers, and staff with local and global communities in projects aimed at learning about Japanese Studies Center for International Students P.17 community building and ways of solving problems. We strive to go beyond standard practical training and apply our classroom learning in the real world. The challenges we face in making the world a better place for all people are many and are constantly changing, but we will keep on trying and move forward - one step at a time.

09 10 Faculty of Global Engagement Department of CURRICULUM *Only selected subjects are shown in the table below. *In Part 1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th year

Global Engagement Community Engagement WorkshopⅡ Global Engagement and Peace（ S） Statistics Model United Nations Community Engagement S1～S6 Contemporary Global History Core Subjects Introductory Seminar I ・Ⅱ Introduction to Economics Digital Literacy Global Community Engagement WorkshopⅠ International Cooperation International Development Cooperation Peace Design Seminar I・II Peace Design Seminar Ⅲ・Ⅳ Course Subjects Ethics for Peace Design Global Justice Graduation Thesis / Project A Specialized Global Business Subjects Introduction to Global Business Global Business Seminar I・II Peace Design Seminar Ⅲ・Ⅳ Studies Course Subjects Ethics for Global Business Corporate Finance Graduation Thesis / Project B Issues in International Relations International Energy Affairs Digital Communication Strategic Cost Management Common Course Issues in Global Economy and Business Security Studies Global Negotiation Topics on Labor and Management Subjects International Organizations / Introduction to Marketing International Trade Japan-US Relations and East Asia Intro. to the United Nations Career Development Gender and Leadership English Language English Communication for Global StudiesⅠ・Ⅱ www.kufs.ac.jp/faculties/ge/global_studies.html Academic Writing for Global Studies Ⅲ URL Seminar Subjects Academic Writing for Global StudiesⅠ・Ⅱ Japanese Language Seminar Subjects *It is possible to graduate solely through courses Japanese Ⅰ-1～Japanese Ⅳ-2 ※Students whose native language is Japanese may not take these courses. (Students whose native language conducted in English. is NOT Japanese) TOEIC Intensive TOEIC Intensive English Reinforcement Subjects I ・Ⅱ Ⅲ・Ⅳ Foreign Intermediate IELTS Workshop Advanced IELTS Workshop Language Second Foreign Select one language from among Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Subjects Language Subjects Chinese, Italian, Russian, Arabic, Dutch and Korean. Third Foreign Language Subjects Select one language from among Malay and Indonesian, Turkish, Hindi, Thai, Vietnamese and Swahili.

Regional and Cultural Field Subjects Regional and Cultural Field Subjects Regional and Cultural Field Subjects Philosophy/ World History A: Focusing Intercultural Communication in Practice Kyoto Studies Project I（PBL） on Politics and Economy I・II / Eat to Live & Live to Eat - Food Experience It around the world

Social Science Field Subjects Social Science Field Subjects With globalization making a huge impact on our Introduction to Political Science/ Public International Law / Introductory International Diplomacy / The Japanese Constitution Economics / International Security / History lives, a range of new issues have arisen in a of International Politics I・II / Imagine Peace（ PBL）/ Strategy on Diplomacy I・II variety of fields. The objective of this department is Liberal Arts Subjects Natural/Human Sciences Field Subjects Natural / Human Sciences Field Subjects Introduction to Leadership / The Global Leadership / Environmental Issues / to develop professionals equipped with a global Essentials of Global Environments Studies of Multicultural Symbiosis（PBL） / Sustainable Development perspective, advanced language skills, and a Career Formation Field Subjects Career Formation Field Subjects broad education—the attributes of a person who Information Technology / Interactive Traditional Industries in Japan（PBL） / Webpublishing（PBL） Non-Profit Organization for Policy Sciences can deal with these issues. From your second year, / Local Community Centered Businesses / Study of Entrepreneurship / CSR（Corporate you can choose one of two courses: the Social Responsibility）Management “International Cooperation Course,” in which you Japanology Institute Subjects Current Japan and Tradition / Japan Pop Cultures / Japanese Economy / Japanese History / Destination Kyoto / Religions in Japan Electives consist of Specialized, Foreign Language, Cultural and Japanology Institute subjects. Elective will gain knowledge related to world peace and The elective category includes subjects that are added to the credits acquired above and beyond the number of credits required for graduation. learn skills required to solve global problems, and PBL : Project Based Learning the “Global Business Course,” in which you will learn skills that will help you to contribute to society Target careers through business. International institutions Central government Regional government such as the United Nations Global enterprises Journalism or World Bank Students expect a broad range of careers that require global mindsets. Most students who have improved their business skills （such as business administration, economics, and organization theory） will be looking to fill positions in global enterprises in a variety of fields. Providing solutions to global issues with education Acquiring specialized knowledge Students who have studied subjects such as international relations, international cooperation will likely seek positions in government and 1 and practical skills in the social sciences 2 in English to compete in the real world public sectors or NPOs / NGOs, or some will continue on to graduate school and aim for careers in international institutions. Many students will pursue working internationally. This program is designed for students to learn about problems in the Students will obtain specialized knowledge that they can world with a global perspective that sees the Earth as a single utilize across the globe by taking courses such as system. Students will acquire some basic knowledge of economics, international relations, economics, and accounting that are PROFESSORS business administration, law, political science, and sociology through taught in English, and doing groupwork and holding ［ Professor ］［ Specialized Research Area ］［ Associate Professor ］［ Specialized Research Area ］ courses on international relations theory, foreign aid, environmental discussions in English with students from all over the world. Atsuhito KUROZUMI Energy Economics, Climate Change Issues, CSR Aaron CAMPBELL TEFL, E-Learning issues, international economy, and marketing. Furthermore, students All the specialized department subjects are taught in English, Gustavo TANAKA Accounting - Business, Management David TAYLOR Marketing and Leadership have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience by taking classes while students have a choice to take Liberal Arts subjects in Jay KLAPHAKE Law and Negotiation Takaaki MIYAGUCHI International Development Cooperation Studies, Environmental Policy Studies such as “Model United Nations” and “Community Engagement Japanese. Through the integration of the humanities（ such as Jane SINGER Human Mobility, Environmental Studies ［ Assistant Professor ］［ Specialized Research Area ］ Workshop”. These programs aim to foster individuals who can cross-cultural understanding） and the social sciences Kevin RAMSDEN International Education Ana Maria TAKAHASHI Labor Economics potentially contribute to solving various global issues by equipping （international relations theory and business administration）, Toshitaka TAKEUCHI International Relations, Security Studies, Game Theory I-Chun CHEN Family Economics, Human Capital them with education and practical skills in the social sciences. this curriculum builds a solid background for those aspiring to compete on the global scene.

11 12 Faculty of Global Engagement Department of CURRICULUM *Only selected subjects are shown in the table below. *In Part 1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th year Global Engagement Community Engagement Workshop Ⅱ Global Engagement and Peace（T） Glocal Area Studies A･B Introduction to Global Tourism Community Engagement T1～8 Introduction to Kyoto Culture Core Subjects Community Engagement Workshop Ⅰ Introduction to Business Management Introduction to Business Administration Global Intercultural Communication A･B Tourism Policy New Media Marketing in Tourism Tourism Administration and Policy Making Regional Development Global Tourism Policy Seminar Ⅲ･Ⅳ Tourism and Community Development New Media Lab MICE Graduation Thesis / Project A Course Subjects Global Tourism Policy Seminar Ⅰ･Ⅱ Tourism Business Kyoto Introduction Methods Tourism Marketing Global Tourism Business Seminar Ⅰ･Ⅱ Global Tourism Business Seminar Ⅲ･Ⅳ Specialized Tourism Course Subjects Introduction to Accounting Airline Business Service Innovation Graduation Thesis / Project B Subjects The Sociology of Tourism Inbound Tourism Business Sports Tourism Anthropology of Tourism Hotel Business Tourism Related Laws Common Course Tourism Geography Game Based Tourism Practicum in City Planning Ⅰ･Ⅱ（PBL） Subjects Multilingual Tourism Sustainable Tourism Tourism Management Servey and Research Methods for Tourism URL www.kufs.ac.jp/faculties/ge/global_tourism.html The History of Kyoto English Language IELTS & TOEFL Preparation Communication Skills for Tourism English Workshop for Tourism Ⅰ･Ⅱ Destination Studies Ⅰ･Ⅱ Communication Skills for Fieldwork Research Hospitality English Ⅱ *Most of the classes are given in Japanese. Seminar Subjects Hospitality English Ⅰ Japanese Language Seminar Subjects Japanese Ⅰ-1～Japanese Ⅳ-2 ※Students whose native language is Japanese may not take these courses. （Students whose native language is NOT Japanese） TOEIC Intensive Ⅱ TOEIC Intensive Ⅲ･Ⅳ English Reinforcement Subjects Ⅰ･ Intermediate IELTS Workshop Advanced TOEIC Workshop Ⅱ Foreign Language Second Foreign Select one language from among Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Subjects Language Subjects Chinese, Italian, Russian, Arabic, Dutch and Korean.

Third Foreign Language Subjects Select one language from among Malay and Indonesian, Turkish, Hindi, Thai, Vietnamese and Swahili.

Regional and Cultural Field Subjects Regional and Cultural Field Subjects Regional and Cultural Field Subjects Discover Possibilities Philosophy / World History A: Focusing Intercultural Communication in PracticeⅠ･Ⅱ / Kyoto Studies Project Ⅰ（PBL） on Politics and Economy Contemporary North American Affairs Ⅰ･Ⅱ/ Pop Culture We develop professionals who can not only work Social Science Field Subjects Social Science Field Subjects in existing tourism sectors such as the travel, hotel, Introduction to Political Science / Public International Law/ Introductory International Diplomacy / The Japanese Constitution Economics/ International Security/ History of and airline industries, but also promote tourism as International Politics Ⅰ･Ⅱ / Imagine Peace （PBL）/ Strategy on Diplomacy Ⅰ･Ⅱ Liberal Arts Subjects a form of multicultural exchange. You will gain an Natural / Human Sciences Field Natural/Human Sciences Field Subjects Subjects Human Rights in Multicultural Societies / understanding of contemporary tourism issues from Introduction to Leadership / The Global Leadership/ Environmental Issues / Essentials of Global Environments Studies of Multicultural Symbiosis（PBL）/ a global perspective, through studying an array of Urban Environments Career Formation Field Subjects Career Formation Field Subjects Information Technology / Interactive Traditional Industries in Japan(PBL)/ Non-Profit subjects that includes tourism, policy science, and Webpublishing（PBL） Organization for Policy Sciences/ Local Community Centered Businesses/ Study of environmental studies. From your second semester, Entrepreneurship/Volunteer and Welfare Policy you can choose one of two courses: the “Tourism Japanology Institute Subjects Current Japan and Tradition / Japan Pop Cultures / Japanese Economy / Japanese History / Destination Kyoto / Religions in Japan Policy Course,” in which you will study tourism as Electives consist of Specialized, Foreign Language, Cultural and Japanology Institute subjects. Elective a form of cultural policy, and the “Tourism The elective category includes subjects that are added to the credits acquired above and beyond the number of credits required for graduation.

Business Course,” in which you will engage in the PBL : Project Based Learning tourism business in a wide variety of fields. Target careers

International institutions Environmentally - Tourism-related Central government Regional government such as the World Tourism conscious JournalismJournalism institutions Organization global enterprises Learn about new tourism industries Fieldwork taking advantage of We develop professionals capable of establishing tourism businesses in companies found in a wide range of fields, including 1 2 traditional tourism industries, such as travel agencies, hotels, airline companies, and hospitality enterprises. A range of business as a form of multicultural exchange being in Kyoto conditions are changing in food tourism, eco/green tourism, spiritual tourism, and sports tourism, and the demand for One of the characteristics of this department is to redefine the Our university is located in Kyoto, an international city of culture professionals who have studied tourism continues to grow. Employment in government and public sectors and in NPOs / NGOs with regional development expertise will also be an important career path for graduates. concept of tourism in the broader scope of multicultural exchange. In and tourism. In addition to studying Community Engagement（ a addition to studying traditional tourism sectors such as the travel, required subject within the faculty）, you will conduct fieldwork hotel, and airline industries, you will also learn about how tourism and volunteer activities focusing on Kyoto. Our university is home to PROFESSORS should function as an experience or opportunity for exchange, such a student group that provides volunteer guides for foreign tourists to ［ Professor ］［ Specialized Research Area ］ Shunichi NOZAKI Food Tourism, Service Innovation, Business Planning as in food tourism, spiritual tourism, and sports tourism. You will Japan, and we have a long history of working within Kyoto. With DAI Zhike Social Informatics, Area Studies（ Chinese-speaking area）, International Tourism Studies Yuichi HIROOKA Tourism Studies, Travel Contracts, Travel Business create new values in the tourism industry from several angles, such as the streets of Kyoto as your classroom, you will gain the knowledge Hideo YOSHIKANE Tourism Sociology, Tourism-based Community Building, Eco-Museum ［ Associate Professor］［ Specialized Research Area ］

tourism that communicates the fascination of Japan to the world, and required to support your activities through studying such subjects as Hiroshi MINAMI Archaeology, Museum Studies, General Policy Science Eric HAWKINSON Learning Design & Technology tourism that serves as a methodology for regional development. “The History of Kyoto,” “Kyoto Studies Project,” and “Survey and Jeff BERGLUND Intercultural Communication Kotaro MURAYAMA Historical Science, Japanese Early Modern History, Ritual Studies, Imperial Court Studies Research Methods for Tourism.” Kazuki HARA Tourism Studies, Philosophy & Ethics Naoko FUJIKURA English for Qualifications, Women’ s Studies, American Culture Studies Kikuko YUI Japanese Language Education, Semantics Sachiko KAWAKAMI Cultural Anthropology, Immigrant Studies Shigeru FUJIMOTO International Public Economy, International Political Economy, Mathematical Security Studies

13 14 Faculty of Foreign Studies Department of Japanese Studies

URL www.kufs.ac.jp/en/faculties/japanese/index.html

*All the classes are given in Japanese.

CURRICULUM *In Part 1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th year

Introduction to Japanese Language I・II Japanese Contemporary Literature I・II Through the formal courses offered by the Specialized subjects Introduction to Japanese Culture I・II History of Japanese I・II （Compulsory） Introduction to Teaching Japanese as a Introduction to Linguistics I・II department, international students learn how to Second Language I・II

communicate in correct Japanese through studying Second Foreign Select one language from among English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, with other Japanese students. By exploring in depth Language Subjects Chinese, Italian, Russian, Arabic, Dutch and Korean . Core Subjects in intensive different aspects of Japanese culture from traditional Subjects foreign languages programs Japanese intensive, Intensive course for TOEIC and so on

to modern, students learn that culture continues to Third Foreign Select one language from 18 options（ English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Chinese, Italian, Russian, Arabic, Dutch, Language Subjects Korean, Latin, Greek, Indonesian, Turkish, Hindi, Thai, Vietnamese, Swahili） excluding the second foreign language. create new values and meaning in an expansive Chinese and Kanji Literature I・II Japanese Language Structure I・II Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language and as a First Language I・II and profound manner. International students Special Workshop Introduction to Japanese Traditional Culture I・II Special Lecture on Japanese Literature I・II Practice Teaching: Japanese as a Second Language I・II deepen their understanding of Japan through Subjects Calligraphy I・II Special Lecture on Japanese Culture I・II Study of Kyoto-Things I・II Introduction to Japanese Language Teaching Practice 1 to 3 learning and interacting with Japanese students, Topics on Japan I・II Comparative Studies of Japanese and Seminar: Modern Japanese I・II Seminar: Modern Japanese Ⅲ・Ⅳ who, in turn, relearn their native language as their Chinese Literature I・II Seminar: Japanese Literature I・II Seminar: Japanese Literature Ⅲ・Ⅳ Kanji Culture I・II Study of Culture and Information Seminar: Japanese Culture Ⅲ・Ⅳ area of specialization. Japanese Culture and Religion Science I・II Seminar: Japanese Teaching as a Areas Study of Kyoto-Matters I・II Seminar: Japanese Culture I・II Second Language Ⅲ・Ⅳ A History of Japanese Literature I・II Seminar: Japanese Teaching as a Seminar: Contrastive Analysis Ⅲ・Ⅳ Second Language I・II Seminar: Japanese Teaching as a First Seminar: Contrastive Analysis I・II Language Ⅲ・Ⅳ Global Studies Seminar: Japanese Teaching as a First Courses Language I・II [Areas A and B] After completing the required course offered by the Department of Japanese Studies, you Comparative History of Ideas will be officially qualified to teach at various private and public educational institutions in Applied World History A: Focusing on Politics Current Japan and Tradition I・II Japanese-English Contrastive Linguistics Training globally-oriented Subjects and Economy on Civilizations in Japan and Europe Japan and abroad. Future work opportunities could include the NIHONGO Partners Areas World History B: Focusing on Culture World History C: Perspectives of B Japanese language teachers program by Japan Foundation and Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers by Japan Transregional Exchanges Anthropology and Cultures Seminar: Global Studies I・II Seminar: Global Studies Ⅲ・Ⅳ International Cooperation Agency.

Career Studies Select one course from six options: "Living and Environment", "Education", "Service and Hospitality", "Information and Media", Business Management", and Public Policy" Courses “Curation and Transmission of New Japanese Culture,” Graduation Thesis which means to combine different materials and create or Graduation Research Graduation Thesis or Graduation Research Curation and Transmission （Compulsory） something from a new perspective, is the basis for the of New Japanese Culture understanding of Japanese culture. In this department, students aim to acquire the ability to scrutinize information. PROFESSORS

［ Professor ］［ Specialized Research Area ］［ Professor ］［ Specialized Research Area ］ Japanese Language and Chinese Language, Comparison Japanese Language Studies, Japanese Language Education, Japanese Education Students are given thorough Japanese language training to Atsushi MORI PON Fei between Japanese Culture and Chinese Culture A thorough brushing-up Japanese Language Education, Contemporary Japanese Language Studies, Pragmatics Cultural Anthropology, Folk Religion Studies, Consumption Culture Studies acquire full command of Japanese and the skills to explain Kumiko NAKANISHI Shinichi SASAKI Masako SAKAGUCHI Japanese Language Studies, Japanese Language Education Takuma NAGAHAMA Japanese Modern Literature of Japanese skills things in an easy-to-understand manner. Michiharu TANAKA Japanese Language Education, Japanese Language Studies Yoshio NAKAGAWA Japanese Language Education, Japanese Language Teacher Training

15 16 Japanese Studies Center for CURRICULUM Required subjects

International Students Comprehensive Japanese has eleven classes, from level 1 to level 9, which are based on the student's proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing. While the introductory level integrates all four skills in one class, other levels combine speaking and URL www.kufs.ac.jp/en/faculties/overseas/index.html listening skills in one class, and reading and writing skills in another class.

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Higher novice to Higher intermediate Novice level to a Lower intermediate Lower intermediate Lower intermediate Mid-intermediate Higher intermediate lower intermediate to lower advanced Advanced level lower novice level level level level level level level level

Elective subjects

Electives include from three to five classes based on the students' language proficiency. The subjects offered are:

1. Composition, Kanji and Grammar: 3. Japanese for Certified Tests: Each course is divided into Introductory, Intermediate and Provides students with sufficient knowledge to take the Advanced levels, and is designed to supplement the Japanese Proficiency Test such as EJU, JLPT etc. in order to required subjects（ Comprehensive Japanese）. enter undergraduate or graduate courses at Japanese universities.

2. Special Japanese: 4. Tradition & Culture, History, Literature, Politics Each of the six classes offered is aimed at strengthening the and Economy: listening comprehension skills. The highest class is designed Designed to deepen understanding in each area, in for students to study Japanese native culture and life making particular the current affairs of Japan. use of movies, while simultaneously studying high-level grammar.

The university offers extensive Japanese language and culture education for international students, including Japanese classes at nine levels as well as hands-on classes on tea ceremony, flower arrangement, kyogen, and calligraphy in which they can experience Japanese culture firsthand. International students can also improve their Japanese skills while experiencing Japanese culture through study tours and exchange with Japanese students. Through the course, they can acquire not only the Japanese proficiency required to study at a Japanese university or graduate school, but also knowledge indispensable for living and studying in Japan.

Courses of special interest Short Programs Two study tours per year to tap URL www.kufs.ac.jp/en/faculties/shortprogram/index.html into Japanese culture and history The short programs are intended for students who are interested in gaining a broad knowledge of the Japanese language and Japanese culture in Kyoto, a uniquely peaceful, historical and academic city. These short-term intensive Japanese programs are offered by Kyoto University of Foreign Studies. We are looking forward to seeing you in Kyoto!

Short–Term Intensive Japanese Program（ Summer / Winter）

This short program is designed for students who wish to improve their proficiency in Japanese Tradition & Culture Japanese language while experiencing This course invites specialists in traditional Japanese culture, including Japanese culture in Kyoto, an attractive, tea ceremony, flower arrangement, calligraphy and kyogen to give historical and academic city. lectures and provide students with hands-on lessons. Students learn the history of each tradition, and deepen their understanding of the spirit behind each through the process of acquiring practical skills, With the aim of deepening relationships among international observing performances, and gaining hands-on experience. This students and their understanding of Japan, a study tour is course helps students better understand the Japanese language and conducted twice a year, in spring and fall. enhances communication skills through discussion.

17 18 Graduate School University Data Graduate School of Foreign Studies, Kyoto University of Foreign Studies URL www.kufs.ac.jp/en/faculties/graduateschool/index.html

Number of international students by country and region As of May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2021 The graduate school aims to develop individuals who can contribute to international society, and * specialists who can take a leading role in international or educational institutions through research on various languages and cultures that our university considers its strong point. In the language and culture A total of international students from countries and regions around the world are course and the language teaching course, a variety of specialized subjects, communication subjects, and 593 43 practical subjects are offered to enable students to acquire both theoretical knowledge and practical skills enrolled at Kyoto University of Foreign Studies. in a well-balanced manner.

［ Master’s Program］ 2 years Language and Culture Course Targeting the British and American regions, the Europe and Latin American regions, or the East Asian regions Armenia Australia Bangladesh Belarus Belgium Bhutan Brazil Brunei Bulgaria ［ Degree conferred ］ Master’s Degree in as a research area, students conduct research on the languages and cultures of the regions. Language and Culture Practical Language Teaching Course Major in ［ Enrollment Capacity ］ Students acquire advanced and professional research and teaching skills in the field of English or Japanese 40 education. Foreign Languages Canada China Croatia Cuba France Elsalvador Germany Hungary India ［ Doctoral Program］ Language and Culture Specialization and Cultures 3 years Students conduct research on the various languages and cultural systems of major countries around the world ［ Degree conferred ］ based on advanced technical knowledge. Ph.D. in Language and Culture Language Teaching Specialization ［ Enrollment Capacity ］ Indonesia Italy Kazakhstan Mexico Mongolia Myanmar Nepal Netherlands Nicaragua 3 This course aims to develop language teaching specialists with expertise in English/Japanese teaching.

Nijeria Philippines Poland Russia Singapore South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Switzerland Aﬃliated Schools Taiwan Thailand UK Ukraine USA Uzbekistan Vietnam Department of English Studies for Careers, Kyoto Junior College of Foreign Languages

The junior college offers a two- year evening program, where students develop the practical skills（ career strength） required in an age where social values are ever diversifying, with an eye toward their future plans, such as higher education, business, or studying abroad. The junior college offers a unit-based curriculum that enables each student to create an original timetable tailored to their lifestyle or objectives. Financial assistance programs are also available, which enable students to take courses they can use to acquire skills to move up the career ladder. Business Course Academic Course ［ Number of Students ］ *As of May 1, 2021 Kyoto Career College of Foreign Languages *Students of Kyoto Junior College of Foreign Languages, This is a college specializing in languages, offering not only the British/American English course, but also courses in Asian languages, such as Total : 4,497（Male: 1,643 / Female: 2,854） the Graduate School and Japanese Studies Center for International Students are not included. Chinese, Korean, Thai, Indonesian, Vietnamese, and Japanese（ development of Japanese-language teachers）. The college places a principal 【Faculty of Global Engagement】 focus on the acquisition and enhancement of language skills in the limited time period of two years. In particular, it gives thorough training for ● Department of Global Studies: 405

the development of the four language skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. ● Department of Global Tourism: 529

［ Courses ］【Faculty of Foreign Studies】 ● British/American English ● Chinese ● Korean ● Southeast Asian Languages ● Japanese Communication ● Department of British and American Studies: 1,835 ● Department of Hispanic Studies: 267 ● Department of French Studies: 212

● Department of German Studies: 212 ● Department of Brazilian and Portuguese Studies: 216 ● Department of Chinese Studies: 319 Kyoto Gaidai Nishi High School ● Department of Japanese Studies: 243 ● Department of Italian Studies: 210 ● Department of Global Affairs: 11 ● Department of Russian Studies: 38 The high school is committed to the development of individuals with a global perspective, who will play a leading role in the world. In addition to active club activities, the school also promotes the implementation of “the Kansai High School Model United Nations,” where students ［ Number of Faculty Members ］ *As of May 1, 2021 simulate an international conference and deepen their understanding of international political systems and global issues.

［ Courses ］ ● Professors: 70（non-Japanese: 18） ● Associate Professors: 35（non-Japanese: 13） ● Assistant Professors: 33（non-Japanese: 14）

● College Preparation Course ● International and Cultural Studies Course ● General Academic Course ● Sports Course

19 20 Finances and Facilities Living in Kyoto

［Fees］［Housing and Living Expenses］

Reference：Tuition and proxy collection fees (for Academic Year 2021) 1 Housing

Tuition and proxy collection fees Students are expected to make their own arrangements. The university will assist students in finding accommodation. Here is some information on the types of housing available in Kyoto. Faculty of Global Engagement Room Types In the first year 1,460,000 Japanese yen Faculty of Foreign Studies Apartment Condominium（ “One-Room Apartment” ） There is usually a kitchen, toilet and bath in every apartment. There are One room with a kitchen and a bath and toilet unit. The rent is higher than nd Tuition and proxy collection fees for the 2 and Subsequent years also apartments available where a tenant may rent only a room and that of an apartment room, since the buildings are made of ferro-concrete （1）Students will be required to pay tuition fees other than the enrollment fee and proxy collection fees other than admission fee from the share the kitchen, toilet and bath with other tenants. Most students and rooms are furnished with bedding, and some other conveniences, and second and subsequent years. staying in the latter type of apartment go to nearby public bath houses. are air-conditioned. The more equipment the room has, the more expensive * The tuition fee for the Faculty of Global Engagement will be increased by 35,000 Japanese yen from the tuition fee for the year of admission the rent will be. for the entire semester from the third semester of enrollment to graduation. * Many apartments in Japan are unfurnished and not air-conditioned, and students will need to provide themselves with daily necessities. * Fees for the Community Engagement Program offered by the Faculty of Global Engagement range from 50,000 to 400,000 JPY（approximate cost） * The typical room size in Japanese houses is 6 tatami mats（ 9 ㎡）. A tatami mat is about 180 by 90 centimeters. depending on the destination. The size of Japanese rooms is usually measured by the number of tatami mats it contains. （2）In the year of graduation, you are required to pay fees for the student yearbook: 20,000 Japanese yen, as well as alumni association admission and lifetime membership fees: 30,000 Japanese yen. Monthly Rent Cost Rent is normally paid on a monthly basis. The following shows the average monthly rent in Kyoto City. Tuition and proxy collection fees Room type Apartment room Condominium 420,000 Japanese yen In the first semester room only ￥20,000 or more - （Including Admissions Fee） Japanese Studies Center for International Students room＋kitchen ￥30,000 or more - In the second semester 300,000 Japanese yen room＋kitchen＋toilet ￥40,000 or more - room＋kitchen＋toilet＋bath ￥45,000 or more ￥50,000 or more * The fees for flower arrangement, tea ceremony, calligraphy, and so on will be charged separately. Common service fees approx.￥5,000 approx.￥5,000

* Common service fees are fees for facilities shared by tenants. * KUFS Room Search Portal Site：https://www.kk-choei.co.jp/globalportal/kufs.html ［Scholarships］

SHIKIKIN・REIKIN Kyoto University of Foreign Studies has ［ Scholarship grants to support study abroad at KUFS ］ When the contract to rent a room is signed, the tenant must pay a lump sum of money known as SHIKIKIN and REIKIN to the landlord. developed a full system of scholarships to ・ Study Overseas Student Scholarship SHIKIKIN（ key-money and/or deposit）: a sum of money to be paid to the landlord as security money for possible damages.

SHIKIKIN will be refunded upon vacating the room after a check has been made for any delinquency of rent and/or damage to the property. support students’ motivation for studying ［ Scholarships for students who have outstanding results ］ REIKIN（ remuneration）: a non-refundable fee to be paid to the landlord when the contract is signed. from the financial standpoint. ・ Morita Fund Scholarship * SHIKIKIN and REIKIN combined amounts to around 2 to 6 times the monthly rent. ・ Alumni Association Scholarship ・Alumni Association “Kagayaku Hoshitonaru Gakusei” Scholarship 2 Living Expenses ・Parents’ Association Scholarship The average monthly living cost in Kyoto is estimated at about ¥150,000, including rent. Therefore, approximately ¥1,800,000 will be needed to stay in Japan for ・Tuition fees Reduction System for unsponsored international students one year. Applicants should keep this in mind when making plans for study in Japan.

［Facilities］［Health Insurance］ ▶ Language Center The Language Center provides many kinds of support for enrolled students who wish to improve their Japanese skills. This support includes formal （1） National Health Insurance（ Compulsory） Japanese lessons（ separated by level and ability）, a friendly conversation program with a Japanese conversation partner, and other options. National Health Insurance is administered by the city, town or village. All foreign nationals are required to enroll in this program. The insurance covers 70% of all The Center also offers an “Academic Help Desk”, which enables students to access one-on-one support for their academic skills in both Japanese and English. kinds of medical expenses, which means that the patient pays only the remaining 30% at a hospital or at a dental office, for example. The premium for this insurance varies slightly depending on the place one lives and the person's income during the previous year. It costs foreign nationals who hold a College Student visa approximately 18,000 yen to enroll in this program. ▶ Community Engagement Center （2） Student Accident and Injury Insurance（ Automatic） The Community Engagement Center serves as a network site with regional communities This insurance covers medical costs paid for the treatment of injuries sustained in class or during extra-curricular activities. inside and outside Japan, and serves as a central section for promoting Community （3） National Health Insurance Subsidy Engagement. It provides a range of support for students participating in programs, such as The Kyoto City International Foundation provides this to International students of universities and junior colleges within Kyoto City. To be eligible, the student must program development and improvement, and even collaboration with activity partners and be a residents in Kyoto City and must enroll in the National Health Insurance in advance. It costs 700 yen per month. crisis management work. It collaborates with a range of departments in the university to further enhance programs while comprehensively leveraging the knowledge of the university.

［Part-time Jobs in Japan］

Students holding a Student Visa are allowed by the Japanese Government to engage in a part-time job on condition that the working hours should not exceed 28 hours a week by permission of the Immigration Bureau. However, students are not granted absences from classes to attend part-time jobs. International students should come to Japan with adequate financial support, which will enable them to pursue their studies without resorting to part-time jobs for financial survival. 21 22 In 2016, the Japan Institution for Higher Education Evaluation certified that Kyoto University of Foreign Studies fully meets the requirements for universities.