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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-sultural exchanges in Komaba, please attend our guidance.【GS Program Guidance for 2025S Semester】
Schedule:
April 8 (Tue) 12:20 - 12:50 on Zoom
The guidance for 2025S is over. For those who missed the guidance, here are the explanation slides:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IcmIoDNWZFKTd7CoMZ37UV3dR5criu4Y/view?usp=drive_link
＊Only accessible through your UTokyo university account (ECCS account).
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 2025S 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 2025S Semester (April to August 2025)
| Course Title | Instructor | Subtitle | |
| グローバル教養実践演習(1)/
Praxis in Global Liberal Arts (1) |
小田 博宗
/ ODA Hiromune |
Advertising a Language:
How can we make our life and world better? | |
| グローバル教養特別講義 I/
Lectures in Global Liberal Arts I |
KARTIKA Diana | Academic writing and research in English | |
| グローバル教養特別講義 III (1)/
Lectures in Global Liberal Arts III (1) |
増田 建 / MASUDA Tatsuru
土畑 重人 / DOBATA Shigeto 池田 啓 / IKEDA Hajime |
Biodiversity and Ecosystems | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 I (1) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (1) |
GIRAUDOU Isabelle 成田 大樹 / NARITA Daiju |
Law and the Anthropocene | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 I (2) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (2) |
前田 章
/ MAEDA Akira |
Microeconomic Analysis | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 I (3) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (3) |
HUSSAIN Nazia | Environment and Society | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 I (4) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (4) |
キハラハント 愛 / KIHARA-HUNT Ai |
Contemporary Armed Conflicts, UN Charter and
International Humanitarian Law 今日の武力紛争、国連憲章と国際人道法 | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 I (5) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (5) |
KARTIKA Diana | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education:
Society, Politics, and Governance | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 I (6) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (6) | 吉本 郁
/ YOSHIMOTO Iku | --- | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 I (7) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (7) |
岡地 迪尚 / OKACHI Michinao | マクロ経済学 / The Macroeconomics | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 I (8) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (8) | 川坂 和義 / KAWASAKA Kazuyoshi | Masculinity studies in Japan | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 I (9) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (9) |
鈴木 早苗
/ SUZUKI Sanae |
Politics on International intervention | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 I (10) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (10) |
HAMMOND Christopher | Education in Asia-Pacific Societies | |
| ◆ | グローバル教養特別演習 I (11) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (11) |
STRASSHEIM Jan | Themes in the philosophy of language |
| グローバル教養特別演習 I (12) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (12) |
王 欽 / WANG Qin | Introduction to Literary Theory | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 I (13) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (13) |
ROLAND Douglas | The psycholinguistics of 2nd language comprehension, production, and acquisition | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 I (14) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (14) |
O'DEA John | Historical Introduction to Analytic Philosophy | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 I (21) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (21) |
ELREFAEY Ahmed | Basic Organic Chemistry | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 I (22) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (22) |
WILLOX Ralph | Mathematical modeling | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 I (23) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (23) |
甘蔗 寂樹 / KANSHA Yasuki
AZIZ Muhammad |
n/a | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 I (41) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (41) |
ROBERTS Mark | Japanese Cinema: The Golden Age | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 I (42) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (42) |
張旭東 / ZHANG Xudong | Translation Theory: Approaches in Trans-Historical and Cross-Civilizational Understanding | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 I (43) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (43) |
FUMAGALLI Corrado | Free speech: philosophical and normative perspectives | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 I (44) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (44) |
成田 大樹 / NARITA Daiju | Advanced Environmental and Resource Economics | |
| グローバル教養特別演習 I (45) /
Seminar in Global Liberal Arts I (45) |
トンプソン 美恵子
/ THOMPSON Mieko |
Introduction to Qualitative Research |
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 2024A Semester planned and hosted regular Lunchtime Gatherings and a Night Gathering for international and Japanese students.
Thank you very much to Ayusa, Hayase, Shotaro, Stanley 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 Ayusa, Hayase, Shotaro, Stanley 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.
これから学生スタッフを目指す方々にも、新しい発見や成長を存分に楽しんでほしいと思います。(H's comment)
Being part of the student staff has been such a great experience—I genuinely enjoy the work and feel lucky to have this chance to meet so many amazing people. I’ve learned a lot from talking to others, sharing different perspectives, and just being part of this community. It has made my time here so much more meaningful, and I’m really grateful for that! (Y's comment)
It was a joy to be a part of the GS Student Staff Team. I had tons of fun moderating academic lectures, joining exchange gatherings, and even creating our own event, so much so that there were times that I forgot that I was actually working! Working with my fellow staff members was always energizing, and with Seiko-san guiding us, I couldn’t think of a better team. Finally, it was fulfilling to think that I was helping create connections in campus. I would gladly be part of the staff again if I could! (St's comment)
半年間、GSの学生スタッフとして活動させていただきました。当初は、学部3年生で留学した際に現地の方に助けられた経験から、今度は日本に来た留学生の力になれたらと思い活動を始めました。しかし、Lunch time gathering やレクチャー・イベント、クイズ大会など数々のイベントの運営をサポート・企画する中で、いろいろな人や考えに触れ、自分自身も楽しむことができました。また、英語にあまり自信はなかったのですが、スタッフメンバーの会議でも様々なアイデアに刺激を受けました。こうした交流の輪が広がってくれたらいいなと思っています。
最後にGSスタッフになろうか考えている方へ。国際交流に関心のある方はもちろん、この仕事は企画を立案から実現させるところまでできる機会でもあるので、イベントが好きな方にもおすすめです。 (A's comment)
As a GS Staff, I helped to organise interaction events for local and international students, such as lunchtime meetings, events and lectures. During this period in my life, I made friends within the GS community, learned to coordinate and organise, and had many gratifying moments. One particular moment was in the Quiz Night! event, in which students worked together in teams. There, I saw the true potential of an international community, with students using their different backgrounds as strengths to complement each other’s knowledge.In reflection, I must have gained far more than I have put in as a GS staff. I highly recommend this experience for anyone interested in enriching the Todai community, and in growing as a person. (Sh's comment)
Working as a GS student staff member has been an incredibly rewarding experience, as it allowed me to meet a wide variety of international students and University of Tokyo students. As an international student myself, I felt a strong sense of belonging to this organization, and it was immensely satisfying to be able to assist other lonely international students. This experience has been very valuable to me and has greatly contributed to my personal growth.
One of the highlights was interacting with international students from various countries, which exposed me to diverse cultures and perspectives. This broadened my horizons and enhanced my ability to understand different viewpoints. Additionally, working here allowed me to meet many kind and friendly people, for whom I am very grateful. I hope to maintain these precious connections in the future. The collaboration with my colleagues was a great support, and working together to solve problems, even in challenging situations, provided me with significant learning opportunities.
Being a GS student staff member is more than just a part-time job; it has been a source of great inspiration for me. I hope other students can also experience this valuable opportunity, learn and feel as much as I did. I encourage everyone to use this chance to grow, communicate with more people, and expand their potential. (J's comment, 2024S)
I am absolutely happy to be a part of the GS Student Staff. This opportunity allows me to contribute to the organization and coordination of a variety of activities, both offline and online, that aim to foster meaningful interactions between Japanese and international students. Being able to help create an inclusive environment where students from different backgrounds can come together, share experiences, and build lasting friendships is incredibly fulfilling. As an international student myself, I feel included at UTokyo since everyone I've met here is warm and kind.
Moreover, the chance to work alongside such a dedicated group of fellow staff members, as well as Seiko-san, has been a fantastic and rewarding experience. I believe that with our joint efforts, the atmosphere on Komaba Campus will continue to be better and better. (C's comment, 2024S)
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 Twitter.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