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Cross-disciplinary Program「Global Studies」
The Global Studies Program uses classroom activities to cultivate students with the skills needed to participate in an international academic environment. While the program is offered through the Senior Division of the College of Arts and Sciences, the
courses hosted by the program are open to third and fourth year students from all faculties. The Global Studies Program offers opportunities for UTokyo Students to learn alongside students from different cultures and backgrounds, acquire a new international
perspective, and develop the skills needed to participate in a multi-lingual, multi-cultural world. In “Praxis in Global Liberal Arts,” a required course component for program participants, local UTokyo students work together with international students
in discussions, group work and field work. For students who plan to study abroad, it will serve as a trial lesson before going abroad.
Program Guidance
If you are interested in international / cross-cultural exchanges in Komaba, please attend our guidance.【GS Program Guidance for 2025A Semester】
Schedule:
October 6 (Mon) 12:20 - 12:50 on Zoom
Details and the registration:
https://www.globalkomaba.c.u-tokyo.ac.jp/event/nid00001908.html
Eligibility and Registration
Only degree students who are enrolled in the senior division of the College of Arts and Sciences are eligible to enroll in the GS Program. However, all students are welcome to participate in the events hosted by the GS Program outside the classroom. Those
who are interested in this program, please fill out the online registrationform.
For students in the senior division of the College of Arts and Sciences:
Those who want to formally enroll in the GS Program should choose "Formal Registration" within the registration form above.
In addition, they need to register for the Cross-disciplinary Program at the Academic Affairs Division.
Please check the Senior Division website and follow the instructions for registration.
※USTEP/KOMSTEP students are eligible for the Global Studies in Asia Program (GSA).
Check the GSA website and the guidance information here.
For students in the senior division of the College of Arts and Sciences:
Those who want to formally enroll in the GS Program should choose "Formal Registration" within the registration form above.
In addition, they need to register for the Cross-disciplinary Program at the Academic Affairs Division.
Please check the Senior Division website and follow the instructions for registration.
※USTEP/KOMSTEP students are eligible for the Global Studies in Asia Program (GSA).
Check the GSA website and the guidance information here.
Credit Requirements for Completion of the Program
Formally registered students in the senior division of the College of Arts and Sciences will receive an official certificate of completion issued by the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences upon acquiring the required credits.The certificate is proof that the graduates are equipped with the skills and experiences to play an active role in the international field.
In order to complete the program, students must have obtained the following 14 credits at the time of graduation.
* This requirement applies to those who are enrolled in the senior division of the College of Arts and Sciences after the academic year of 2020.
Course Title |
Type of Course/Credits | Required Credits | |||
| Lecture | Active | Experimental | |||
| Praxis in Global Liberal Arts | ２ | ２ | 14 | ||
| Lectures in Global Liberal Arts Ⅰ
Lectures in Global Liberal Arts Ⅱ Lectures in Global Liberal Arts Ⅲ |
２
２ ２ |
２ | |||
| Seminar in Global Liberal Arts Ⅰ
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts Ⅱ Seminar in Global Liberal Arts Ⅲ Seminar in Global Liberal Arts Ⅳ Seminar in Global Liberal Arts Ⅴ |
２
２ ２ ２ ２ |
||||
| Global Praxis (Advanced) Overseas Learning Ⅰ Overseas Learning Ⅱ Overseas Learning Ⅲ Overseas Learning Ⅳ |
２
１ ２ ３ ４ |
２＊ | |||
| Language Classes and
Specialty Language Seminars |
0 | 0 | |||
① A minimum of 2 credits for "Global Praxis (Advanced)" among "Liberal Arts Courses for Advanced Students" must be included. Or a minimum of 2 credits earned abroad through international exchange program/s or overseas study on a leave of absence may be included when they are approved as credits for "Overseas Learning (either from I to IV)" through credit transfer application.
② For those who participated in Hands on Activities abroad on their own, if they have earned a minimum of 2 credits from "Praxis in Global Liberal Arts", "Lectures in Global Liberal Arts I-III", or "Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I-V", they may be replaced with 2 credits for "Global Praxis (Advanced)" or "Overseas Learning". The students should make a request to Global Studies Committee during the prescribed period and obtain the approval after screening by the committee.
③ The Global Liberal Arts courses offered by the Center for Global Education may be substituted for the credits of the “Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I-V”. (applicable only to students who entered the senior division in the academic year of 2023 or later.)
Curriculum
Below are the courses offered in 2025A semester.“Praxis in Global Liberal Arts,” “Lectures in Global Liberal Arts,” and “Seminars in Global Liberal Arts” are also offered to GSA (Global Studies in Asia Progam), a program for USTEP and KOMSTEP exchange students. The GS/GSA programs provide opportunities to study together with students from different countries and cultural backgrounds. The courses are offered in either English or other non-Japanese languages (marked with an ◆).
GS/GSA Courses for 2025A Semester (October 2025 to February 2026)
| Course Title | Instructor | Subtitle | Day, Period | |
| グローバル教養実践演習(2)/
Praxis in Global Liberal Arts (2) |
小田 博宗
/ ODA Hiromune |
Advertising a Language:
How can we make our life and world better? |
火5 / Tue 5 | |
| グローバル教養特別講義 II/
Lectures in Global Liberal Arts II |
ROLAND Douglas | Psychology of Language | 水3 / Wed 3 | |
| グローバル教養特別講義 III (3)/
Lectures in Global Liberal Arts III (3) |
幕内 充
/ MAKUUCHI Michiru |
brain mechanisms of symbolic cognition | 水5 / Wed 5 | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 II (1) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts II (1) |
成田 大樹
/ NARITA Daiju |
Environmental Economics | 木1 / Thu 1 | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 II (2) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts II (2) |
GIRAUDOU Isabelle | Development and the Environment | 月4/ Mon 4 | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 II (3) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts II (3) |
前田 章
/ MAEDA Akira |
Mathematical optimization in Operations Research | 火2 / Tue 2 | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 II (4) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts II (4) |
キハラハント 愛
/ KIHARA-HUNT Ai |
United Nations Peace Operations - norms, evolution, achievements, challenges and future | 水2 / Wed 2 | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 II (5) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts II (5) |
BROWN Trent | Contemporary India | 月4/ Mon 4 | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 II (6) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts II (6) |
小川 啓一
/ OGAWA Keiichi |
Role of International Organizationsfor Education Development | 集中 / Intensive | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 II (7) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts II (7) |
KUHN Felix | Research Methods and Japanese Foreign Policy | 木2 / Thu 2 | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 II (8) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts II (8) |
高橋 史子
/ TAKAHASHI Fumiko |
Immigrants and Education in Multicultural Japan | 水4 / Wed 4 | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 II (9) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts II (9) |
KUHN Felix | Diplomacy: History and Practice | 金2 / Fri 2 | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 II (10) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts II (10) |
ROBERTS Mark | Contemporary Japanese Film and Anime | 火3 / Tue 3 | |
| ◆ | グローバル教養特別演習 II (11) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts II (11) |
李 英蘭
/ LEE Young-ran |
韓国の社会・文化に関する文学作品を読む | 金4 / Fri 4 |
| ◆ | グローバル教養特別演習 II (12)a /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts II (12)a |
松田 葉月
/ MATSUDA Hazuki |
Seminario sobre Estudios Latinoamericanos | 木2 / Thu 2 |
| ◆ | グローバル教養特別演習 II (12)b /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts II (12)b |
松田 葉月
/ MATSUDA Hazuki |
Seminario sobre Estudios Latinoamericanos | 木2 / Thu 2 |
| ◆ | グローバル教養特別演習 II (13) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts II (13) |
BELOUAD Chris | Écrire l’Histoire en France au XXe siècle | 水4 / Wed 4 |
| グローバル教養特別演習 II (14) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts II (14) |
中井 真木
/ NAKAI Maki |
The Story of Kimono: Fashion and Tradition | 月2 / Mon 2 | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 II (21) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts II (21) |
WOODWARD Jonathan | Chemistry For Environmental Sciences | 木3 / Thu 3 | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 II (22) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts II (22) |
内田 さやか
/ UCHIDA Sayaka |
Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry | 水3 / Wed 3 | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 II (23) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts II (23) |
山川隆、八村敏志、平山和宏、鈴木道生
/ YAMAKAWA Takashi, HACHIMURA Satoshi, HIRAYAMA Kazuhiro, SUZUKI Michio |
Food Safety and Risk Analysis | 火4 / Tue 4 | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 II (42) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts II (42) |
牛島 仁
/ USHIJIMA Hitoshi |
--- | 水4 / Wed 4 | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 II (43) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts II (43) | WAKEMAN Wiley | The Good Life | 火3 / Tue 3 | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 IV (1)/
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts IV (1) |
東 大作
/ HIGASHI Daisaku |
Challenges of Mediation and Peacebuilding: How to makea peace in the time of division
和平調停と平和構築の課題 ～分断の時代に、どう平和を作るのか～ |
(A2)
木4-5 / Thu 4-5 | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 IV (2)/
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts IV (2) |
勝又 幹英
/ KATSUMATA Mikihide |
スタートアップとヴェンチャーキャピタル:
Start-up and Venture Capital |
火2 / Tue 2 |
Details such as classrooms, course objectives and schedule are within the "Academic Program for PEAK students."
The course information above and within the Academic Program is subject to change.
Please make sure to check the latest information within UTokyo Academic affairs System (UTAS) and UTOL (UTokyo LMS).Members of the Global Studies Committee
'Enjoy meeting and studying with students from all over the world!'
Tomofumi KITAMURA
Professor
Director of the Global Studies Committee
The College of Arts and Sciences
The University of Tokyo
Tomofumi KITAMURA
Professor
Director of the Global Studies Committee
The College of Arts and Sciences
The University of Tokyo
'Study and have fun together here in Komaba.
Our students are thrilled to meet you!'
Yuki HIROSE
Professor
S-Semester Vice Director of the Global Studies Committee
The College of Arts and Sciences
The University of Tokyo
Our students are thrilled to meet you!'
Yuki HIROSE
Professor
S-Semester Vice Director of the Global Studies Committee
The College of Arts and Sciences
The University of Tokyo
'Explore the world and map your future in Komaba!'
Takashi ODA
Associate Professor
A-Semester Vice Director of the Global Studies Committee
The College of Arts and Sciences
The University of Tokyo
Takashi ODA
Associate Professor
A-Semester Vice Director of the Global Studies Committee
The College of Arts and Sciences
The University of Tokyo
'Komaba is bigger than you think. As big as the World? Perhaps!'
Yoshiaki MIHARA
Associate Professor
Global Studies Committee
The College of Arts and Sciences
The University of Tokyo
Yoshiaki MIHARA
Associate Professor
Global Studies Committee
The College of Arts and Sciences
The University of Tokyo
GS Student Staff Members
The GS Student Staff Members are employed by the GS/GSA program to support events organized by the GS/GSA program committee. In addition, the members of 2025S Semester planned and hosted regular Lunchtime Gatherings and a Night Gathering for international and Japanese students.
Thank you very much to Nayoung, Seiji, Shotaro, Yuina and Yuxin for your contributions! You did a great job working in an international team and offered many exchange opportunities for students on Komaba campus.
Thank you very much to Nayoung, Seiji, Shotaro, Yuina and Yuxin for your contributions! You did a great job working in an international team and offered many exchange opportunities for students on Komaba campus.
Being a GS/GSA student member has been one of the best parts of my time at the University of Tokyo.
I learned a lot through this experience: how to organize events, how to communicate more effectively, and how to connect with people. I also made many great friends. When I first joined, I was really shy and found it hard to speak up. But everyone was so kind and encouraging, and little by little, I became more confident. Now, I actually enjoy talking to people from different backgrounds and have also become more honest with myself. If you're thinking about applying, I highly recommend it. It’s fun, meaningful, and helps you grow in a really positive way. This experience made a big difference in my life, and I believe it can do the same for you. Don’t miss the chance! (YZ's comment)
I found working as a GS staff to be a highly rewarding experience. I made many fond memories organising events like Random Kitchen, lunchtime gatherings, and lecture events. The greatest takeaway was making friends with my fellow GS staff, as well as students from all around the world. By creating opportunities for intercultural interaction, I believe that I was able to contribute to a positive globalisation in UTokyo. I am very grateful to Seiko-san, my fellow GS staff and everyone who participated in the events. I cannot recommend this opportunity enough to those who want to make a meaningful contribution to the campus community. (SK's comment)
GSスタッフとしての活動はとても貴重な経験になりました。何か新しいことをしたいと思い始めた活動でしたが、最初は英語にも自信がなく、不安でいっぱいでした。しかし先生やスタッフメンバーの優しさとあたたかさに支えられ、楽しくイベント運営を行うことができました。イベントの中で参加者の皆さんが笑顔で会話し、コミュニケーションの輪を広げていく姿を見るのも嬉しかったです。また自分自身も多様なバックグラウンドを持つ人と多く関わることができ、興味深いお話しがたくさんできました。
初対面の人と英語でコミュニケーションをする、となると遠慮してしまう人もいるかもしれませんが、GSのイベントは参加者全員をあたたかく迎えてくれる素敵なものばかりです。ぜひより多くの人に気軽に参加してほしいと思います！ (YN's comment)
Events during 2025S
Lunchtime Gatherings during 2025S /
Apr 17 Online Gathering
May 9 Experiencing ZAZEN Meditation
May 13 Evening Gathering “RANDOM! Kitchen”
Jun 19 Lecture&Get-together “Intersectionality in Japan”
Jul 15 Lecture " The British Monarchy and Slavery"
Events during 2024S/A
Lunchtime Gatherings during 2024S / 2024A
Apr 11 Online Gathering zoom
Apr 25 Evening Gathering "Letting Sakura Go"
Mar 09 Experiencing ZAZEN Meditation
Jun 24 Lecture "Australian Multiculturalism Today"
Jul 04 Lecture "Political Cartoon Beyond Nationalism ..." zoom
Oct 10 Lecture "The Battle for Ukraine's History"
Oct 16 Online Gathering zoom
Nov 07 Experiencing ZAZEN Meditation
Dec 05 Evening Gathering "Trivia Night!"
Dec 10 Lecture "Introduction to Art and Experimental Film ..." zoom
Dec 17 Lecture "Rethinking the Origin of Welfare State ..." zoom
Jan 08 Experiencing Japanese Tea Ceremony SADOU
Jan 10 Students' Presentations "Japan and the Pacific Ocean"
Jan 15 Lecture "Art Using Living Organisms and Ethics"
Jan 20 Lecture "Hate Speech and Fake News: How Far should the Law Go?"
Events during 2023S/A
Lunchtime Gatherings during 2023S / 2023A
Apr 20 Open Chat Forum on Zoom
May 18 Experiencing ZAZEN Meditation
Jun 30 "Leading through Change: Conversation with a Maasai Elder" on Zoom
Jul 13 "Exploring TOKYO" English Documentary Film Festival
Oct 18 Online Gathering
Nov 02 Experiencing ZAZEN Meditation
Nov 30 Game Night
Dec 05 Lecture "Making Sense of Interpretation that Makes Sense"
Dec 15 Lecture "How do Countries Respond in Times of Economic Security Crises?" on Zoom
Jan 10 Experiencing Japanese Tea Ceremony SADOU
Jan 15 Lecture "What Makes a Sentence Easy or Difficult to Comprehend?" on Zoom
Jan 19 Students' Presentations "Japan and the Pacific Ocean"
Feb 16 Lecture "How Do Second Language Learners Acquire Grammar?" on Zoom
Inquiries
Information on upcoming events can be found on the Global Komaba Website and the GO X.If you have questions about the program, please feel free to contact:
Global Studies Program Committee
Globalization Office, 21KOMCEE West B1F
The University of Tokyo, KomabaⅠCampus
gs-gsa[at]global.c.u-tokyo.ac.jp