As the capstone of your four years of study, you are required to take the Graduation Seminar and complete a Graduation Project.
While you take the Seminar you will prepare a Project A (a 6,000 word research paper) or a Project B (a 4,000 word paper along with the creation of a media presentation [movie, website, software, etc.] that represents your search.

At the end of every semester, students who are completing Graduation Projects prepare posters to present their research to other students and faculty. Each student draws upon the academic English skills that they have developed since their first year to summarize and present their project’s theme, data, and results. As a presenter, you take questions from younger students, and you can look back upon your own experiences at Meiji Gakuin University while providing academic leadership to other students who will graduate in subsequent years.

If you do not participate in a study abroad program during your third year, you will begin preparing your Graduation Project in your fifth semester. In this semester, you will take the Research Project Seminar and submit a “Project Proposal.” From the sixth semester, you will enroll in a Project Seminar, and during your final semester, you will complete your project while taking the Graduation Project Seminar. Students are assigned to a Project Seminar with a faculty member whose expertise in politics, economics, culture, or society aligns most closely with their research interests.

Students who study abroad from the sixth semester, instead of taking the Research Project Seminar and Project Seminar, will receive guidance from their Project Advisor before departure to prepare and plan their Project Proposal. After returning to campus, they will complete their project by enrolling in the Graduation Project Seminar with the same advisor.

“Effects of Children’s Toys on their Femininities & Masculinities and Gender Roles”

“The Image of the West in Japanese Anime: From Dragon Ball to Attack on Titan”

“What Motivational Factors Drive High Engagement in Sustainable Waste Management in Kamikatsu-town?”

“Key Psychological and Behavioral Factors Influencing Retirement Savings Behavior: A Comparative Analysis of Japan and the United States”

“The Impact of Family Background on Non-Cognitive Skills of Children in Japan”

“The Power of Digital Nudges: Effectiveness and Ethical Considerations”

“How to Prevent the Disappearance of Marginalized Communities”

“Identity Formation and Social Adaptation of Second-generation Bangladeshi Immigrants Living in Japan ”

“The Globalization Of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Opportunities and Challenges”

“The Situation in Tibet and Issues with Preserving Tibetan Buddhism and Culture in Japan”