Message from the Department Chair
Prof. Alexander Vesey, Chair
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Global & Transcultural Studies（GTS）
Department of Global & Transcultural Studies
The department’s curriculum, which is taught in English, combines the study of culture,
society, politics and economics to examine many issues relating to globalization,
and it fosters in you the ability to acquire comprehensive knowledge.
（The abbreviation of the Department’s Japanese name is KC.）
Curriculum
An overview of the Department’s curriculum
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Lecture Courses
English is the primary language of
the Department of Global and Transcultural Studies,
and its curriculum consists of lectures on culture,
society, economics and politics that are taught entirely
in that language.
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Seminars
GTS seminars are classes in which you study
and research specific topics
In your fourth year, you take two seminars and work closely
with your Graduation Research Supervisor.
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Academic English Program
During your first three years in GTS,
you take AEP classes to heighten your abilities
to read and understand academic texts,
write reports, make presentations,
and express your ideas.
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Japanese Language Programs
Students who require Japanese learning
can take the Intensive Course.
Furthermore, all department students
can deepen their learning together
through unique advanced Japanese classes.
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Field Trips
Several classes at GTS incorporate
one-day field trips as an
integral part of course work.
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Graduation Project
At the conclusion of your four years of studying
global and transcultural issues, you prepare
and submit a Graduation Project on a research
topic of your choice.
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Messages from Students & Alumni
What students and alumni have to say about
their experience at the GTS department.
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GTS in Numbers
The highlights of the Department of GTS are explained in the pamphlet, but here we present select key figures and points.
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