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Master’s Theses, 2010-2011 List of Master’s theses written in English

Doctoral Dissertations List includes dissertations with English titles

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2010 Spring Semester

■ Analyzing the Service Quality based on the Customer Satisfaction of the Palembang State Treasury Office

■ Better Friends, Worse Enemies: The United States Marine Corps and the Security of Japan

■ Calming Down the Ghost of Conflict: Post-Conflict Governance at Poso, Central Sulawesi-Indonesia 2001-2011

■ Developing New Positions: Thai ODA History

■ Estimation of the Market Reforms’ Effect on Rice Production and Changes of its Productivity in Vietnam and Myanmar

■ Food Governance, Unavoidable Element of the Social Agenda for (re)defining the Role of the State: the Mexican “Progresa-Oportunidades” Program

■ Foreign Direct Investment in CLMV: A Comparative Analysis of Investment Climate and the Potential of Myanmar

■ Garuda Indonesia: National Flagship Carrier’s Management Transformation

■ Liberalisation of Telecommunications: The Privatisation of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) of Japan and British Telecom (BT) of the United Kingdom

■ Sharpening the Republic by Grinding Down Empire Base Politics and the Search for Authentic Military Transformation

■ Smarter Grids: Advancement in Italy and Denmark

■ SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN INDONESIAN COASTAL AREAS (A STUDY IN MALANG REGENCY)

■ The Operational Procedure of Japan-Malaysia Economic Partnership Agreement: An Analysis on the Practices by Malaysia and Japan in Issuing Certificate of Origin

■ Transfer of the Development Experience of Korea and Its Implications: The Case of Saemaul Movement in Millennium Village Project in Africa

■ Welfare States or States of Welfare? Economic and Social Approaches to Human Development in Globalization Era

■ Why Does the Implementation of AC-FTA Give Negative Impacts for Textile and Textile Product Industrial Development in Indonesia?

■ WOMEN AND ISLAMIC PARTIES IN DEMOCRATIZING INDONESIA: AN ANALYSIS OF PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION 2009

2010 Fall Semester

■ Asian Financial Crisis: How the Financial Market Integrations Made Asian Countries More Unstable.

■ Urban Public Space Reform in China A Case Study of Dalian City Public Squares

■ The ROC Government’s Foreign Aid History: Policy Behind it, and its Future Prospects

2011 Spring Semester

■ ANALYSIS OF ADMINISTRATIVE REFORM IMPLEMENTATION ON GOOD GOV-ERNANCE PERSPECTIVE (A Case Study on Directorate General of State Asset Management, Ministry of Finance, Republic of Indonesia)

■ Comparative Analysis of Human Resources Development between the Institute of Foreign Affairs of Laos(IFA), the Foreign Service Training Institute of Japan(FSTI), and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia(ERIA)

■ COMPARISON OF EU AND ASEAN APPROACH. EU LESSONS IN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT FOR ASEAN.

■ Direct Elections for Local Leaders in Indonesia, 2005-2008: Money, Democracy, and Conflicts

■ GENERALS AND VOTERS: AN ANALYSIS OF RETIRED MILITARY OFFICERS IN 2009 INDONESIAN ELECTIONS

■ Human Resources Development: The Japanese System as a Best Practices Learning Case for Developing Countries.

■ IMPACT OF MICROFINANCE ON POVERTY ALLEVIATION IN RURAL MYANMAR

■ Lao Human Resource Development for the Maximizing Benefits from East West Economic Corridor (A Case Study in Savannakhet Province Lao PDR)

■ The Development and Implementation of Japanese and Indonesian Competition Law: Lesson Learned From Japanese Experience

■ THE IMPACT OF NEW INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRANSFER FORMULA ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT’S EXPENDITURES

■ The Impact of Russia’s Economic Growth on Japanese Multinationals

■ Top Runner’s influence on the drivers of household energy use and sustainable usage patterns in Japan

■ Why Does Regional Integration Benefit East Asia from an Economic Perspective?

■ Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Control Law

■ Economic Considerations of Intergenerational Equity in Sustainability: A Case Study of Global Environmental Issues

■ Towards the establishment of a care system for the elderly in urban China - through a case study on the care systems in Germany, Japan, and South Korea in comparison with four Chinese cities -

■ The Function of Republicanism in the Global Politics - From the aspect of Autopoietic System Analysis

■ A Practical Analysis on the Rights-Based & Participatory Empowerment of Street Children in Kolkata, India

■ Structure and Dynamics of the International Network Oligopoly System: Current Stage of the U.S. International Aviation Policy

■ The formation of the national minority issue area in the Conference on /Orga-nization for Security and Co-operation in Europe -the CSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities and the national minority issue-

■ Reexamination of Félibrige

■ Military and Politics in the Post-Marcos Philippines Authoritarian Regime, Elite Democracy, State

■ A Logic of ‘Security Assurances for Non-Nuclear-Weapon States’—Order/Disorder, Equality/Inequality—

■ “The internationalview of Modern Japanese Nihongenron Thinkers(Writer-Thinkers)-Based on thewritings of Kuga Katsunan and Fukuzawa Yukichi”

■ The study of financial activities of Transnational Corporations (TNCs): profit manipulation through intra-firm trade, U.S. preferential taxation system, and cross-border M&A.

■ The issues and prospects of Water Environment Policies In the mega city of China. : Privatization, Command and Control and Tradable permits.

■ A Study of the Medical Security System in Rural China - Present Status, Problems and Insights to be learned from Japan

■ Louise Otto-Peters--The Trajectory of her Thoughts and Actions: The Bourgeois Women’s Movement in Germany during the Nineteenth Century

■ The Study of the Chinese Network and the Chinese Management ~Empirical Researches in Hong Kong and China~

■ Human Security Paradigm: Prospects and Challenges for Asean in the 21st Century

■ Towards Post-Soviet and Central Asian Regional Integration

GRADUATE SCHOOL OFINTERNATIONAL RELATIONSRITSUMEIKAN UNIVERSITY

2012

Educational Missions

The Graduate School of International Relations

(GSIR) is committed to excellence in graduate

training. The GSIR’s general mission is to produce

scholars of international relations who can contrib-

ute to the better understanding of global problems,

and professionals in various fields who possess

the knowledge and skills to solve problems in the

international community.

[Master’s Program]

The GSIR’s MA program is committed to educating

graduate students who wish to pursue advanced

work in the international arena and also those who

wish to prepare for PhD work. With its coursework

and thesis, the MA program offers graduate training

where students gain deep insights on international

issues, the capacity to analyze complex issues of

global governance, and advanced knowledge to

promote international cooperation.

[Doctoral Program]

The GSIR’s Doctoral Program is devoted to post-

graduate education for students who pursue careers

as researchers both overseas and in Japan. To this

end, the program strives to provide students with

a research environment where they can develop a

global intellectual network and innovative scholar-

ship in the field of international relations.

Admission Policies


The Graduate School of International Relations’

MA Program welcomes applicants who seek to

advance their knowledge in international relations

by pursuing careers in fields such as academics,

research, journalism, international organizations,

and private and government sectors both overseas

and in Japan.

[Doctoral Program]

The Graduate School of International Relations’

Doctoral Program welcomes applicants who pursue

innovative scholarship in the field of international

relations with their independent research activities.

All students admitted to the program are expected

to earn a PhD degree successfully and advance

in academic/professional careers with a broad

understanding of international relations, specialized

expertise in selected issues, and competence in

related disciplines.

Curriculum Policies

[Master’s Program] *2011 curriculum

To meet this goal , we offer three Japanese

programs: Global Governance Program, Interna-

tional Cooperation and Development Program,

and Multicultural Understanding Program. In

each program we provide courses designed to

help students approach each subject from various

disciplines.

In the English-taught Global Cooperation Program,

we provide courses covering diverse disciplines in

order to help students approach problems emerging

in the international community as a result of rapidly

advancing globalization.

Students in the three Japanese-taught programs

are required to earn 12 or more credits from their

program courses, while students in the Global Co-

operation Program are required to earn 16 credits.

Various elective courses are also offered. These

courses are designed to foster a deep and special-

ized understanding of contemporary international

society.

Finally, there are advanced seminars where students

work on a master’s thesis under the guidance

of their academic advisors, drawing on their

knowledge and abilities acquired through their

coursework.

By completing coursework and the advanced

seminars, students are expected to acquire a multi-

dimensional understanding of international affairs

as well as specialized knowledge of contemporary

international communities. We strongly believe

that students will be able to develop the ability for

deeper analysis based on what is learned in GSIR.

[Doctoral Program]

Doctoral students in the Graduate School of

International Relations will be assigned a main and

sub academic advisor who will guide them from

a variety of perspectives. This system provides

consistent support for doctoral students even when,

for example, their main adviser is away on sabbati-

cal leave.

Doctoral students are requested to give two oral

presentations every year and will have access to

appropriate guidance from both main and sub

academic advisors on their ongoing research

projects. GSIR offers a structured approach to assist

students with their doctoral dissertations.

Degree Awarding Policies

Students who successful ly fulf i l l the degree

requirements and whose Master’s thesis reflect the

students’ academic ability to approach international

issues from multiple perspectives will be conferred

an M.A. degree.

The GSIR’s general mission is to produce scholars

of international relations who can contribute to

the better understanding of global problems, and

professionals in various fields who possess the

knowledge and skills to solve problems in the inter-

national community. GSIR defines its educational

goals, i.e., academic competence graduate students

should possess by the time of their graduation, as

below.

Acquirements of this competence are assessed

by graduate students’ fulfillment of the course

requirements and thesis/dissertation screening of

following degree programs. GSIR confers Master of

Arts for its Masters program’s students and Phd. for

doctoral program’s students.


The Graduate School of International Relations,

Ritsumeikan University seeks to produce scholars

and professionals with specialized knowledge and

deep analysis capability, who proactively participate

in and contribute to international communities.

[Doctoral Program]

The Graduate School of International Relations,

Ritsumeikan University seeks to produce scholars

of international relations who illuminate modern

society from a global perspective with deep and

specialized knowledge, deep insights and innova-

tive analysis capability of modern international

community.

As a recipient of three year of financial support from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology

(MEXT), GSIR has been intensifying its efforts to enhance students’ capacity both academically and practically

for increased involvement in and contribution to global cooperation. This effort has been based both within and

outside the scope of our existing programs, particularly through support improvement to help students publish their

research proceedings and to assist them in building careers in areas related global cooperation. This will be of central

importance to keep in mind while pursuing the remaining post-GP tasks, specifically: the expansion and improvement

of DMDP and internship programs, reorganization of the “Field Research”program, support for graduate students’

international research publications/presentations, (mainly GCP) program improvement related to building global

cooperation capacity and organizational improvement for post-GP reform implementation.

Graduate School of International RelationsEducational Missions and Policies

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The rapid globalization of international society as well as the new

stage of internationalization in Japanese society are creating a

need for field of study and human resources that can accom-

modate such changes. The College of International Relations and the

Graduate School of International Relations at Ritsumeikan University were

established in 1988 and 1992 respectively, in response to such changes

facing today’s world.

Nowadays, highly focused specialization, which has played an

important role in academic development since the 19th century, has come

into question. This is because the rapid pace and large-scale of globaliza-

tion has shaken the social fabric and indeed the foundations of many

countries and regions throughout the world. In this context, we consider

it necessary to focus on newly arising issues through an interdisciplinary

approach to research and education.

The curricula of the College of International Relations and the Graduate

School of International Relations aim to analyze the structure and trend of

contemporary international society while cultivating skills for finding and

solving problems proactively through individual assignments in such areas

as international cooperation and area studies. Our curricula are designed

to help foster students with strong analytical skills based on international

sensibility, specialized knowledge of contemporary international society,

foreign language skills, and information processing skills.

These approaches are highly esteemed both domestically and internationally.

As the only official member of APSIA (Association of Professional Schools

of International Affairs) in Japan, we are considered a leading research &

educational institute of International Relations globally.

Between 2008-2010, the“Program for Capacity Development for Global

Cooperation”, which facilitates human resources development in the field

of Peace Building and Aid Development, was adopted and supported by

the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as

“Good Practice.”

Graduates are active in international organizations, the Foreign

Ministry, governments in various countries, international aid, and globally

active private enterprises. We will soon commemorate the 20th anniver-

sary of the founding of the Graduate School of International Relations

and in the future would like to continue sending forth many students

into the world from this cultural city of Kyoto by the constant pursuit of

excellent education and research.

Message from the Dean

The Graduate

School “GP” Program

MEXT

The program aiming to develop ready-to-work human resources in global cooperation (2008-2010)

Masahiko ITAKIDeanGraduate School of International RelationsRitsumeikan University

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The Graduate School of International

Relations has developed a flexible

and interdisciplinary curriculum that

corresponds to the interdisciplinary

nature of our school in order to

approach the prob lems fac ing

international society from a variety

of angles through our “3 plus 1”

programs. We accept students from

diverse backgrounds including those

who have completed their Bachelor’s

degrees at Ritsumeikan University

(most notably from the College of

International Relations), students

from other universit ies, mature

students with work experience and

international students.

Develop a flexible and interdisciplinary curriculum: 3+1 Programs

GlobalGovernance

Program

International Cooperation

andDevelopment

Program

Multicultural Understanding

Program

GlobalCooperation

Program

■ Degree requirements for the Master’s program

At least 30 credits of approved graduate coursework including advanced seminar must be completed in two or more years of study. Submission of thesis and a pass of an oral defense are also required to complete the Master’s Degree program.

■ Degrees to be conferred

Master’s Degree Program: Master of ArtsDoctoral Degree Program: Doctor of Philosophy

As of September 2011

Discover and analyze a problem in International Political Economy

Japanese Programs English Program

Connect local region to global society and resolve issues

Lead social development through global cooperation

English-based program that cultivates students open to the world

Comparative Politics

Contemporary Democracy

Corporate Governance

Economic Integration

Environmental Economics and Policy

Globalization and Gender

International Economic Law

International Environmental Law

International Finance

International Organizations

International Trade and Investment

North-South Relations

Peace-Building and Preventive Diplomacy

Politics in Developed Countries

The current process of globalization has generated a

multi-dimensional crisis in the governance capabilities

of the nation-states. This program focuses on how

well the international society should and could

tackle the emerging challenges that a nation-state

is incapable of handling by itself, including ethnic

and religious conflicts that have plagued different

parts of the world and caused tremendous casualties,

international and organized crimes such as terrorism

and human and drug trafficking, environmental deg-

radation and the spread of the infectious diseases,

in order to secure peace, justice and democracy for

all. It also looks at the overall structure, function

and dynamics of global governance from political,

economic and social perspectives.

Global Governance Program

Comparative Politics

Contemporary Peace Studies

Corporate Governance

Development Strategies


International Economic Law

International Finance



Japanese Economy

Migration Studies

NGO and Development



Political Studies of Developing Countries

Regional Development

Social Development

International Cooperation and Development ProgramAn overwhelming number of the world’s population

is still suffering from poverty and hunger. The

economic disparity between rich “North” and poor

“South” countries is widening. Never before has

there been more need for solutions for problems

aris ing from a “North-South” divide and the

establishment of a new international economic

system. Students in this program will study political

and social background of these problems as well

as various policies of sustainable development

and poverty reduction including international aid,

regional economic integration and an expansion of

market economy and explore the prospect of inter-

national cooperation in the twenty-first century.

Global Cooperation Program

African Studies

Asia-Pacific Relations

Cross-Cultural Communication

Development Economics

Development Strategies

East Asian Studies



History of Global Governance

International Law of Peace


International Political Economy

International Relations


Introduction to Peace Studies

Japan and the West

Japanese Economy

Japanese Politics & Foreign Policy

Macro Economics

Micro Economics

Multinational Corporations

NGO and Development



Planning Science and Technology

Policy Evaluation

Regional Sustainable Development

Social Development

Socio-Cultural Studies

South Asian Studies

South East Asian Studies

Sustainable Governance and Policy Internship

The age of globalization demands the internationalization of higher

education institutions. This program enables students to participate

in English-language discussions with fellow students from all over

the world, deepening their international exchanges on a daily basis.

It also seeks to promote networking while training young leaders

who will lead the world stage in the field of global cooperation.

On this unique Master’s program, all subjects are taught in English,

and courses have been designed to meet international graduate

school education standards.

Comparative Social History

Contemporary Democracy

Cross-Cultural Communication

Cultural Anthropology

Ethnicity and Culture

Globalization and Area Studies


Globalization and Religion Human Rights Studies

International Law in Ethnic Conflicts


Japan and the West

Mass Media & International Society

NGO and Development

Politics in Developed Countries

Studies on Language and Culture

Multicultural Understanding ProgramThe world is becoming one with the significant progress

in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

At the same time the massive increase in the number of

people who move across borders is diversifying ethnicity

and cultural backgrounds of people in a nation-state and/

or society. This program examines what kind of impact

the unification of the world through globalization has

on cultures and identities of individual countries and

societies. How we should understand cultural transforma-

tions? What we need to do in order to avoid the clash

of different cultures and realize harmonious co-existence

of different cultures? These are the key questions the

program seeks to explore.

Educational Foundation, Cultivation Skill [Taught in Japanese]

Japanese (R&D)

Japanese (Professional Writing)

Chinese (R&D)

Korean (R&D)

German (R&D)

Russian (R&D)

Spanish (R&D)

French (R&D)

English (P, D&D) I - III

English (Academic Writing)

English (Professional Writing)

Presentation, Discussion & Debate(P, D&D), Writing, Reading & Discussion(R&D)African Studies

Latin American Studies

Middle East Studies

Asian Studies I - III

North American Studies

European Studies

Foreign Language CoursesCore Courses Area Studies

Cultural Pluralism

Development Economics

Global Economy

History of Global Governance

International Law

International Macro Economics

International Relations

International Sociology

CURRICULUM

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Apr

First Year Second Year

May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March(Sept) (Apr) (May) (July) (Sept) (May) (July) (July) (Sept)

International Organizations Workshop [First Semester]

Domestic and Overseas Internship Programs [1 month to 6 months] Applicants start an internship between first-year students’ summer vacations and second-year students’ summer vacations.

Recommended Activity/Program

Coursework and Advanced Seminar

DMDP [August to July]

Enrolment, Assignment of academic advisor and Registration for courses

Submission of M1 progress report I

Oral Presentation of Thesis Proposal

Submission of M1 progress report II

Academic Calendar

Enrolled in April

(Enrolled in September)

Coursework and Thesis GuidanceCoursework and Thesis Guidance

Interim Oral Presentation

Submission of Master’s Thesis

Oral Defense

Master’s Degree (Master of Arts) Conferment Ceremony

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With full thesis guidance and coherent educational program, the GSIR strives to foster future young leaders actively participating in international communities

Master’s Program Career Path, Career Option

2 years spent under ardent mentorship and close, personal relationships

Over my 2 years on the GCP program I have met so many great people from all

over the world, coming from various backgrounds and all with different research

interests. Outside the classroom especially, over a cold beer (or 5) by the river,

Christmas dinner at a friend’s apartment or lunch in the research room, I have made

some really good friends that I’ll be sad to say goodbye to.

Within the School I have had the honour to meet brilliant academics from within the

University as well as visiting professors and professionals from various international

organisations and institutes. One fond memory was taking a summer intensive

course taught by of Mr Yasushi Akashi, who had worked as the Special Forces

representative for the U.N in Cambodia and Yugoslavia. His course was informative

and his stories touching, so much so that I became much more interested in peace

and diplomacy studies.

My professor throughout has guided and assisted me in my research and the

support and the encouragement from other students in the seminar has made for a

relaxed and motivating study experience. Presenting our research has been nerve-

wracking at times but constructive advice from both professors and classmates has

really built my confidence. The close relationship I’ve enjoyed with my professor is

something I won’t forget either. Eating and drinking together is a great way to relax

after a presentation!

Thanks also to the excellent career support system at Ritsumeikan I have been

able to prepare for job hunting in Japan. I participated in a course for foreigners

seeking work in Japan which gave me the chance to make presentations in front

of company representatives and take lessons in Japanese business manners and

etiquette. Thanks to the course and on-going support I got an offer to start work

immediately after graduation. I can say in full confidence that my 2 years as a

graduate student here at Ritsumeikan has given me the skills, chances and confi-

dence to move forward in life.

The Graduate School of International Relations offers Comprehensive Support

and supervision to all students who enroll in its two year’s Master’s program.

After enrollment, Master’s students are required to choose an advanced

seminar. Students are expected to develop their own research topic through

regular attendance to the advanced seminar with their academic advisors in

two years (minimum period). In addition to the personal supervision provided by

each academic advisor, the Graduate School of International Relations organizes

an “oral presentation of Thesis Proposal” for all first year students in November

(May in the case of students entering in September) where they are required

to present their thesis proposal. In the second year, students are required

to present their interim report and discuss their progress in thesis writing at

“interim oral presentation” held in November (or May). These seminars are

great opportunities for students to receive comments and feedback from several

professors on their thesis proposals and drafts. It is obligatory for students to

write a “M1 Progress Report I” in preparation for their thesis proposal presenta-

tions. Students are also required to write an “M1 Progress Report II” after their

thesis proposal presentations, incorporating feedback given at the seminar. M1

Progress Report II should become the basis for final dissertation development.

In the Graduate School of International Relations, lectures and seminars hold by

our faculty members who have been active in each individual research field. In

addition, we also have visiting professors and distinguished individuals who have

a wide range of work experience at the United Nations, the Ministry of Foreign

Affairs and a various international cooperation.

In order to learn from the field, we promote field research and internships. Also

through a variety of seminars, we deploy various efforts to help students learn

from the fields of International Cooperation, Development, and Peace-Building.

The Dual Master Program (DMDP) is an innovative program in which students

can obtain Master’s degrees from two different academic institutions in as

little as two years by spending one year at each institution. We provide various

opportunities for students to learn internationally.

Regarding career path and job placement for graduate students who aspire to

work at international organizations, we established the International Organiza-

tion Workshop. Also in cooperation with the career office, we support graduate

students in a wide variety of working fields and careers.

In recent years, we have been producing graduates who more onto

various fields and industries such as corporate enterprises (mainly

international), media companies, (newspaper, broadcast, publication),

think-tanks, international authority agents, and country government

institutions. Furthermore, 10% of graduates go on to doctoral programs

to obtain a Doctoral degree, aspiring to become researchers.

Comprehensive Support from Research Presentations to Career Advising and Thesis Writing, Various Opportunities for Studying Abroad, Internships and Field Research

Be active in international society

■Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

■Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

■ Osaka Prefectural

■ Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

■ Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)

■ The Japan Foundation

■ Japan Broadcasting Corporation

■ Kyodo News

■ THE MAINICHI NEWSPAPERS

■ The Yomiuri Shimbun

■ The Chunichi Shimbun

■ The Shizuoka Shimbun

■ Kodansha Ltd.

■ RECRUIT CO.,LTD.

■ KUMON EDUCATIONAL JAPAN CO., LTD.

■ Panasonic Corporation

■ Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.

■ FUJITSU LIMITED

■ IBM Japan, Ltd.

■ SAMSUNG JAPAN CORPORATION

■ Kirin Brewery Company, Limited.

■ KUBOTA Corporation

■Mitsubishi Motors Corporation

■ The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ,Ltd.

■ Accenture Japan Ltd

■ Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co., Ltd.

■Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company

■ Sumitomo Mitsui Card Company, Limited

■MITSUI & CO., LTD.

■ Kansai NGO Council

■ Terra Renaissance

■ NIPPON KOEI CO., LTD.

Robert A. KOOMaster’s Program

Sample of Employers Hiring Graduate School Alumni

M.A. M.A.

*As for detailed schedules, please refer to the Study Guide 2012 upon admission.

COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT

Two year degree program schedule up to writing Master's ThesisSCHEDULE

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In our graduate school, there are many students who aspire to work in

international organizations such as the United Nations or the Regional

Cooperation Organization. To support these students, we established the

“International Organizations Workshop.”

Workshop participants will also take the “International Organizations Seminar.”

In the seminar, lectures are given by individuals either currently working in

international organizations or with long international organization work

experience. In the small group seminars, students participate in discussion

sessions and do exercises regarding project management. Participants learn

the activities of international organizations and about the career paths to

becoming an international organization staff member. This workshop is

coordinated by instructors who are faculty members of our graduate school

and also have working experience in the United Nations and World Bank.

In addition, we have workshop advisors who are former or current staff

members of international organizations. We offer this workshop with the

cooperation of these instructors and advisors.

*From 2012, the “International Organization Seminar” (2 Credits) will be offered in English.

LEARN FROM THE FIELD LEARN FROM THE EXPERT

International Organizations Workshop

Lectures by Visiting Professors and Lecturers

The Graduate School of International Relations emphasizes not only

theoretical study but also learning from the field.

Our Graduate School holds internship agreements with various business

corporations, newspaper agencies and international organizations, both

inside and outside of Japan, where we send our graduate students as

interns.

Internship experience provides students with great opportunities to learn

how these different corporations and organizations work, acquire on-

the-job experiences, and cultivate practical skills. Having an opportunity

to be exposed to organizational philosophy, students cultivate greater

insight into their own career paths and research, along with developing

practical capabilities required for taking an active role in international

business.

In addition, when students undertake overseas internships, they are

expected to acquire a basic education that includes intercultural under-

standing through social life as a world citizen and practical language

skills required as an advanced international professional.

In the Graduate School of International Relations, lectures are often held

by distinguished individuals with a wealth of experience in various field

who have been active on the international stage.

Furthermore, some visiting professors come from partnership organizations

that are active at the forefront of international cooperation. Students

have a great opportunity to be exposed to the activities of international

cooperation.

In the Graduate School of International Relations, we support and urge all

Master’s students to conduct their research and studies in the field.

The “Field Research” course has been extensively developed since 2011.

Experienced instructors are provided to teach students to develop field

research implementation plans and research methods in areas of each

students’ research interests with ongoing peace building, reconstruction,

and development.

We also have professors specializing in a wide range of research fields and

region who support Master’s students’ research and studies.

Internship at Home and Abroad Support for graduate students who wish to work in international organizations

Lecture by Experienced Visiting Professors and Lecturers

Field Research Support in Areas of Students’ Research Interests

■ The Japan Foundation

■ United Nations Volunteers (UNV), Germany

■ Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)

■ Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)

■ Centro de Intercambio Cultural y Econmico Hispano-Jappones

We also negotiate agreements with other organizations for internships.

In addition, we offer information on internships that do not provide credit.

Set a clear process for working at an international organization

Atsuko NONAKAMaster’s Program

I decided to participate in the International Organization Workshop

because I thought it would be a great opportunity to hear stories from

experts who were active in international organizations in person. It

turned out that because there were only 10 or so participants in the

workshop, I was able to ask questions anytime and listened to stories

that I wouldn’t have had many chances to hear. I also exchanged in deep

discussions on various development topics.

I would say that the workshop was divided into broadly three parts; 1,

the lecture of the professor who had a career in the United Nations. We

learned about the various jobs and necessary skills and qualities that

are required for a job in an international organization. 2, lecture of the

guest speakers; they were from various organization such as JICA and

United Nations Volunteer. 3, the case study; we were given an assign-

ment on solving a village’s problem from a developmental aid side. For

this particular case, we used project cycle management method.

Thanks to the practical from the development consultant, we were able

to work as if we were actually doing the work for real.

Participating in this workshop enabled me to set a clear career objective

which is to work for an international organization. There are many types

of jobs in international organizations and in the fields related to develop-

ment. If you take part in the workshop, you will find many answers to

questions you may have, such as which field you want to work in, or

what ability you need for the job.

Develop realistic theory by experiencing field work and researching theory in School

Yoon Sang LEEMaster’s Program

In my second year of the MA program, I had the chance to intern at the

United Nations Volunteers (UNV).

There, I was mainly in charge of the Africa on Peace Division, and analyzed

volunteers’ reports, supported the preparation of conference material.

Through the internship experience, I was able to learn how “sustainable

development” is operated within an international authority that I studied in

MA program for a year and a half.

After I complete my Masters, I would like to go on to a doctoral program

and also experience working in a field as a UNV volunteer.

I would like to develop a reality-based theory while I am studying theory in

graduate school.

Ms. YAMASHITA, Mari United Nations Information Center Tokyo

Mr. KONAKA, Tetsuo JICA Research Institute

Prof. ISHIHARA, Naoki Former U.N. Officer

Prof. KOYAMA, Masahisa Former Development Bank of Japan Staff Member

Prof. NAGASU, Masashi Former Overseas Economic Cooperation Fund, World Bank Staff Member

Mr. EHARA, Noriyoshi Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)

Mr. SHIOZAWA, Kenichiro Japan Finance Corporation, Japan bank for International Corporation

Mr. YAMADA, Koji Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

*Visiting professors may be subject to change from year to year.

Mr. AKASHI, Yasushi Former United Nations Secretary-General

Mr. YABUNAKA, Mitoji Former Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs

Mr. IKEDA, Tadashi Former Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Netherlands, Brazil

Mr. OGURA, Kazuo Former President of the Japan Foundation

Mr. TAKASU, Yukio Former Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

at the Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations, Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations

Visiting Professors from partnership organizations in 2011

Visiting and Specially Invited Professors in 2011

2011 Guest Lecturers

2011 Instructors

Sample of Organizations under Internship Agreement

M.A.

M.A.

M.A.

M.A.

Internship

Field Research

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DMDP is an innovative program in which students can obtain Master’s degree

from two academic institutions in as short as two years by spending one year

at each institution.

As an innovative program that develops individuals into active members of the

globalized international community, the DMDP program has sent a total 65 of

Students abroad since its established in 1992.(as of January 2012)

The DMDP application guideline, details on each partner university, a message

from DMDP staff, and DMDP students’ experiences are available on our

website.

We have been receiving many international students who belong to the

Global Cooperation Program and DMDP students from partner universities

every year.

Half of the entire graduate students are international students (2011) from

a wide range of places such as Europe, United States, East Asia, Southeast

Asia and Africa. These international and Japanese graduate students are

always trying to improve by learning from each other.

The class and common study room environment is conducive to daily

research exchange between International and Japanese graduate students.

Students are often seen actively joining discussions in English or and many

other languages.

Kirati CHALEETHAM(Thailand)Master’s Program

Attractive, international environment for exchanging ideas with various points of view

Having the opportunity to attend the Graduate School of International

Relations is one of the most wonderful experiences in my student life. Not

only have I learned many things from my professors, I also made a lot of

amazing friends from all over the world. Moreover, the campus is located

near one of Kyoto's World Heritage sites, the Kinkakuji-temple, which is just

10 minutes away on foot.

For my master’s thesis, I took advantage of my background and wrote about

the Thai Official Development Assistance (ODA)’s history and policy.

Acceptance of International Students DMDP

Research Exchange with International Students on a Daily Basis Dual Master’s Degree Program: DMDP

SpainUniversity of Granada

South KoreaKyung Hee University

U.S.A.American University

U.K.Lancaster University The University of York Royal Holloway University of London

The NetherlandsThe International Institute of Social Studies of Erasmus University Rotterdam (ISS)

The biggest attraction of the Graduate School of Ritsumeikan University to

me is the fact that there are many foreign students from all over the world.

In my academic advisor Professor Jun Honna’s seminar, for example, there

are many researchers who are active in universities across Indonesia. I feel

very fortunate to be able to engage in cutting-edge discussions on Indone-

sian politics and society without leaving Japan. In addition to this, thanks to

the many internationally successful instructors and foreign students here,

building networks in the various research area is a lot easier.

Currently I am conducting research on the social change affected by tourism

development using Bali as a case study. The crucial points to conducting this

research are to collect literature from universities and newspaper companies

in the area and to conduct interviews in villages. I can’t emphasize enough

the importance of the professors and foreign students in providing col-

laboration support between local researchers and me. In the future I intend

to study social issues such as rapidly advancing environmental destruction

and economic gaps in Indonesia and collaborate with domestic and foreign

researchers in hopes of contributing to solutions these problems.

I am happy with the international research environment

Tomomi IZAWAPh.D. Candidate

DMDP was the biggest challenge and opportunity in my life. I studied

abroad in Washington DC for a year starting in 2009 and studied Inter-

national Relations of East Asia and Theory of International Relations. The

amount of assigned reading is massive, possibly beyond your imagination. I

spent most of my time for reading and cut back on sleep to be prepared for

class discussions. Without a doubt, this was a year of non-stop studying in

my life. I am acquisitive by nature so I wanted to gain an experience outside

the field of research and ended up working as an intern at a security think-

tank called Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and a NPO

called United States Association of Former Members of Congress (USAFMC).

I valued expanding my business network the most during the period of

internship. During the internship, I had an opportunity to meet various pro-

fessionals of East Asia such as researchers, journalists, politicians, diplomats,

and businessmen at symposiums, so I aggressively spoke to them. I would

like to make use of my specialty and experience, and have a career related

to foreign diplomacy or security assurance from a private sector angle.

DMDP was the biggest challenge and opportunity in my Life

Hidehiko INOUEMaster’s Program

Ph.D.M.A. M.A.

American University (School of International Service: SIS) (USA)

The International Institute of Social Studies of Erasmus University Rotterdam: ISS (the Netherlands)

University of Granada (Spain)

Lancaster University (UK)

The University of York (UK)

Royal Holloway University of London (UK),

Kyung Hee University (Korea).

DMDP Partner Universities (as of January 2012)

DMDP requires a high level of English and other foreign language ability and carefully-planned study schedule. Those who are considering applying to DMDP, please consult with DMDP staff even before enrolling.

USA, England, Italy, Indonesia, Uganda, Canada, Korea, Spain, Thailand, Taiwan, China,

Turkey, Madagascar, Malaysia, Myanmar, Russia

International Students Nationalities (Spring semester 2011)

DualMaster’sDegreeProgram

http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/acd/gr/gsir/eng/gcp-dmdp.html• Please refer to the following URL

LEARN IN THE WORLD

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At graduate schools in Ritsumeikan University, we have expanded the scale

of financial aid and developed a new system for newly enrolled students

(Prospective Students) from based on the following points.

I am making the most of my study abroad experience in an inspiring environment

I chose Ritsumeikan University for my study abroad destination because

they had classes taught in English and they seemed to offer an interna-

tional atmosphere. Once the classes have started, to my surprise, the

atmosphere on the campus was more international than I had imagined

because of so many international students from all over the world. There

are communities of international students so that I rare felt lonely living

in a foreign country. My research theme at the graduate school is related

to the process of modernization and nationalization in Russia and Japan

during early 19th century. There are not many researchers who study

on Russia at Ritsumeikan University, however my advisor, professor

Norihisa Yamashita has been providing me with great support on how

to approach my research theme. Here I can refer to Japanese literatures

which I won’t be able to obtain in Russia, which gives me an opportunity

to complete my dissertation more objectively and gain an experience in

the research field for the future career.

Ph.D. Program Presentation

Academic Research Environment

Scholarship

The Graduate School of International Relations offers various presentation

opportunities in the process of research guidance for graduate students

as well as promotion and support in making presentations at conferences

or submission of their research results to journals both home and abroad,

publication thesis collections issued by International Studies Association of

Ristumeikan University. Through forums and workshops, the school provides

opportunities for presenting research results by graduate students.

Titles of these papers published in journals can be found on GSIR website.

There are opportunities for Master’s and Doctoral students to show their

acquired knowledge at the international symposiums held on campus.

Furthermore, Master’s and Doctoral students have opportunities to present

their knowledge and findings of study at international symposiums on-

campus, and also graduate students of research group provides the

opportunity to brush up and present your own research outcome.

Ritsumeikan University possesses literatures in a wide range of research areas, and materials at the

Library and Research Libraries to help graduate student acquire research information and resources.

Students are also able to borrow materials from the Library of Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University.

Number of Books and Journals

*All books, journals, A/V materials as of March 31, 2011. (The number of books and A/V materials includes consumer items. The number of journals do not include consumer items.)

*The number of A/V materials are included in Books *The number of E-Journal titles are calculated based on the

number of titles registered in SFX.

[Reference] Ritsumeikan University Library website

http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/acd/mr/lib/index_e.html

Broad Support for Obtaining a Doctoral Degree and Career Options Multiple Presentation and Publication Opportunities

Fully-equipped Research Environment

Comprehensive Policy of Financial Support for Graduate Students

One of the Master’s program students is acting as a commentator at the international symposium “Building toward New Peace Study.”

■ International Relations (Wabun Ronsyu)■ Ritsumeikan Annual Review of International Studies (Eibun Ronsyu)

In these thesis collections, PhD students as well as International Relations professors report their research results.

■ Ritsumeikan Journal of International Studies (Insei Ronsyu)

A collection of articles which submission opportunity is open to PhD students.

■Working paper series

Working paper series is an opportunity for presenting study results as well as showing active research work of the school by faculty, graduate students and researchers. Since the implementation of the graduate school GP program, we have been supporting and encouraging submissions from graduate students as well as from PhD students.

■ GSIR Master’s Thesis Collection (Shushi Ronbun-shu)

Master’s Program in International Relations places a stronger emphasis on thesis guidance. Outstanding works are selected from all submitted Master’s theses and published as GSIR Master’s Thesis Collection.

Publications by the Academic Association of International Relations

Career Options/ Job Placement

■ Various courses and seminars to supporting a career-development

■ Career counseling

■ Academic record and career history of young researchers engine (Ri-SEARCH)

■ Management of scholarship and research promotion systemsSupport for fellowship application and funding, Post-doctoral student scholarships: KENKYU-SHOREI Scholarship, KOKUSAITEKI Research Fund, GAKKAI-HAPPYO Grant

■ Building of partnerships between research institutes and corporate enterprises to expand student career paths

■ Collect, accumulate and analyze information on career path formation

■ Provide information about various seminars and employment opportunities

Efforts taken by the Doctoral Student Career Path Support Center 2011

Books JournalsE-Journal A/V

materialsJapanese Non-Japanese Japanese Non-Japanese

Kinugasa

Kinugasa Library 782,729 126,070 14,050 4,851

48,164

14,757

Shugakukan Research Library 264,363 272,499 3,695 2,738 11,507

Arts & Humanities Library 260,941 81,789 2,878 888 1,680

Research Organizations 145,730 114,104 2,493 683 12,507

Biwako-Kusatsu

Media Center 221,258 113,881 1,836 1,785 1,785

Media Library 289,974 178,375 4,075 1,695 5,208

Suzaku Suzaku Research Library 44,525 2,186 357 13 140

Total 2,009,520 888,904 29,384 12,653 48,164 47,584

Ph.D.

Ph.D.

Ph.D.

Ph.D. M.A.

M.A.

M.A.

SHIPITKO UlianaPh.D. Candidate

• Please refer to the Ritsumeikan University website for more details.

http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/eng/html/admissions/financial.html/

1. Scholarship system at time of admission based on goals and policies of graduate schools, majors, and programs.

2. Scholarship system aimed at financial support.

3. Develop a new system based on scholarship and support that promotes academics, research and career path formation.

• Please refer to the link below for more details on Ri-SEARCH.

http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/ru_gr/g-career/research/english.html/

DOCTORAL PROGRAM: Into the World of Research OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES

With the increasing sophistication of today’s society, there is a high demand

for human resources with advanced knowledge. Not only universities and

other research institutions, but also an increasing number of international

organizations are looking for people who have doctoral degrees in relevant

fields.

Doctoral students in the Graduate School of International Relations will be

assigned several main and sub academic advisors who will guide them from

developing appropriate research to completing Ph.D. dissertation. Doctoral

students are also required to do at least two oral presentations at the

faculty seminars every year so that they can get feedback from other faculty

members on their ongoing research projects.

They are encouraged to report their research findings at relevant academic

conferences and contribute articles to academic journals.

In addition, doctoral students have a requirement to submit a research paper

every year, and we objectively assess whether or not there is a consistent

improvement of writing doctoral dissertation so that we provide an extensive

support system for each doctoral students.

Since 2010, as a Ritsumeikan University-wide effort, we have been sup-

porting the career formation of graduate students who enroll in doctoral

programs and established a doctoral career path support center for helping

to build up to a career.

Working together with the Office of Career Service and the Division of

Research, we will continue to support graduate students to build up the skill

and information service that are necessary after completing graduate school.

[Professorship/ Research posts]

■ Ritsumeikan UniversityCollege of Social Sciences, College of International Relations, Kinugasa Research Institute

■ Kanto Gakuin University

■ The University of Kitakyushu

■ Chiba University

■ The University of Tokyo

■ University of Tsukuba

■ Institute of Developing Economies Japan External Trade Organization

[Other Specialist Personnel]

■ Ritsumeikan University Specialized Administrative Staff, Division of International Affairs

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MOOREHEAD, Robert Steven [Associate Professor]

My research focuses on the incorporation of Japanese Peruvian immigrants into Japanese society. In particular, I focus on the second generation’s educational attainment, and the broader social integration of Peruvian families into their local communities. My primary field site for my research was a public elementary school, and I analyze the school’s efforts to assimilate Peruvian children. I focus on the structural barriers to the children’s academic achievement, including the school’s remedial Japanese language program and the relations between Japanese teachers and Peruvian parents.

MORIOKA, Masashi [Professor] D •M

My research subject is to investigate the mechanism of reproduction and growth in capitalist economy from the viewpoint of asymmetric relations between buyers and sellers, where sellers compete for demand and buyers have freedom to choice within their income. I am also interested in the theoretical and historical study on causes of the failure of socialism.

MUN, Gyon Su [Professor]

I am carrying out my research on modern Korea and its political society. My interests however sidetrack often, towards Japan-Korea relations, North Korea, Cheju island, foreign residents in Japan, national status, and resident self-governance. It is hard to state the focal point. I then try to deepen the various issues of Korea evolving around concepts of civil society and public nature.

NAGASU, Masashi [Professor] M •A

Since I worked long as a practitioner of development assistance, I have knowledge of practice and theory of project analysis. Also since I worked for several development agencies international as well as in Japan, I can expound on development agencies. I have been attracted by F. A. Hayek’s conception of liberty and market as spontaneous order. My research plan for the time being is to criticize A. K. Sen’s “development as freedom” on the basis of Hayek’s ideas.

NAKAGAWA, Ryoji [Professor] D •M

My research focus for the last ten years has been on the development model and its problems in Chinese IT industry. The results were published as a book titled “Chinese IT Industry: its Role on the Transformation of Chinese Economic Development Mode” (Minerva Publishing, Co., Ltd) in 2007. I am also interested in the multinationalization of Chinese companies, so-called “Going-Out” and co-edited with Prof. Tomoo MARUKAWA: “Multinational Corporations from China” (Doyukan) in 2008.

NAKAMOTO, Maoko [Associate Professor] D •M

Through the modern and contemporary history of Alsace region which is located in the border between France and Germany, I carry my research on languages (issues on minor languages or enforcement of the nation) and people (the relations between the creation of ethnic identity and nation status).

NAKATO, Sachio [Professor] D •M •A

I had been carrying out my study in Japan-U.S. Trade conflict. BSE, Japan-U.S. economy conflict, and Korea-U.S. FTA have emerged as issues, and I have interests in these economy conflicts together with the U.S. trade policy. My interests have broadened too far that I am also interested in international relations surrounding North Korea. I am looking at many cases from the perspective of international political economics.

NAKATSUJI, Keiji [Professor] D •M •A

My research has been mostly on international relations in the East Asia after the WWII. The security in the region was an important issue during the Cold War. Thus I conducted researches on Taiwan Straight Crises and Korean War. Concerning the East Asia after the Cold War, no one can pass over the economic rise of East Asian countries. My main current research subject is therefore “International negotiations concerning China’s accession to WTO”.

NISHIMURA, Tomoaki [Professor] D •M

I have been carrying out my research in the legal system on Multilateral Environmental Agreements such as Kyoto Protocol and Convention on Biological Diversity. Now, the main subject of my study is International Sustainable Development Law. I am interested in how the sovereign States are trying to fill the gap between ideal and reality to secure global interests for the whole international community including global environmental protection and human rights for future-generations.

OGI, Hirofumi [Professor] D •M

My study has been on transformation of identity in ethnic Chinese society evolving around Chinese education, Chinese literature and Chinese culture of Chinese society in South East Asia especially in Singapore and Malaysia. I am now studying the new Chinese immigrants’ trend and the ethnic Chinese network which spread all over the world after the economic reforms in Mainland China since 1979. I also have interests in popular culture of East Asia, food culture, and identity of Taiwan society.

OKADA, Shigeyuki [Professor] M •A

I have been examining the historical developments, current problems and future challenges faced by print and new media, including the Internet, making use of my many years of experience as a staff writer, foreign correspondent and editor. I am interested in how the framework of international politics has changed in the wake of the end of the Cold War and the 9/11 terrorist attacks, as well as the development of communication tools made possible by information technology.

OKUDA, Hiroshi [Professor] D •M

My study is on various topics such as currencies of dollar, euro, yen, yuan, foreign investment, and various issues related with development finance of developing countries (e.g. emerging markets, currency crisis in developing countries, and IMF and World Bank). These researches are carried along with the theme of “transition of dollar structure”.

OSHIMA, Kenichi [Professor] D •M •A

My research is on energy use and environmental issues based on environmental economics. The recent subject of research is diffusion policy of renewable energy. I also carry out my study on energy issues in Asia, environmental issues caused by military activities, and climate policy by local governments.

SATO, Makoto [Professor] D •M •A

The starting point of my research is African Studies centering on Southern African region from the political and sociological viewpoints. Gradually I expanded my interests towards development studies in general, social development in particular. I also have studied social economy in Europe and international migration. Recently I am interested in peace and conflict issues, in the dimensions of structural violence and human security. In the field of international relations theories I have just started reviewing the thought of English School.

SUECHIKA, Kota [Associate Professor] D •M •A

My specialization is Middle Eastern studies, International Relations, and comparative politics. I especially focus on contemporary Islamic political thought and movement, and try to reconsider the dynamics of the on-going IR through the analysis of them. To build “better” international society in the 21st century, we have to think over the significance of “Islam” (and being Islamic) in contemporary world.

TAKAHASHI, Nobuaki [Professor] D •M

It is my belief to study Japanese economy deeply and widely. Deeply means to question the theme he/she has an interest as much hard as he/she can, and widely is to get further into areas other than one’s specialization without hesitation. My recent concern is in justice, exclusion, and various problems on poverty.

TAKEUCHI, Takao [Professor] D •M •A

By focusing on the social change of local community, I am working on an empirical research through the fieldwork of social change in a broad sense in East Asia, especially in Japan and South East Asia. Industrialization is rapidly developing in the East Asia and there is a big change in local communities as a result. I specifically analyze the change of the relationship between rural community and city, and families as a most basic cluster.

TAN-TANGBAU, Stan BH [Associate Professor]

I began my research career as primarily a Vietnamologist, focusing specifically on agrarian issues and ethnic relations. I soon ventured beyond the borders of Vietnam to examine changes in human & nature landscapes in the Southeast Asian Massif, with a special interest in the roles of railways, and more recently, in developing Life Stories as a Method of Inquiry to study environmental change. A more scholarly aspect of my research can be found in the long-term devotion to uncovering the values of Asian Ethnographies of the inhabitants of the Southeast Asian Massif.

TATSUZAWA, Kunihiko [Professor] D •M

My researches focus on the following three themes: (1) the change of space law structure with the retrenchment of in-ternational public services and the development of private space law, (2) international legal regime of nano-technology and of biotech- nology, (3) the analyses of the global governance and global law with trans-constitutionalism from the viepoint of autopoiesis.

WAKANA, Maya HIGASHI [Professor]

Some literary authors understood the fictional, constructed quality of everyday life. Based on the understanding that everyday life is a performed, constructed arrangement that is inherently theatrical and made-up (Goffman, Interaction Ritual), I analyze their work that I claim reflect their accurate understanding of social behavior: depending on situational and/or circumstantial factors, power relations determined by the requirements in the microsociological sphere reinforce, clash with, or undermine those determined by relations in the more “macro” sphere (i.e. status, gender). The keyword for my present project is “intimacies.”

WASSERMAN, Michel [Professor]

My major is in the theatrical theory, especially in comparative studies of Western drama and Japanese performing arts. But I do not limit myself to the field of research. For many years I have been absorbed into the stage direction of operas and directed a number of Mozart work stages. I also have academic interests in the political and cultural relations between Japan and the west, and I have published several books in my home country on the reception of western culture in Japan. For the past few years, I have been carrying out a study on the great writer and a former French Ambassador to Japan, Paul Claudel who has attained an unforgettable achievement in the field of France-Japanese political and cultural exchange as a “poet-ambassador” in 1920’s.

YAMANE, Kazuyo [Associate Professor]

My specialized fields of interest/research is peace studies and peace education (especially at peace museums where peace education is promoted not only at school but also in communities). I am also interested in effects of radiation on the human body and future generations as well as networking victims of radiation from nuclear weapons, nuclear tests, nuclear energy, etc.

YAMASHITA, Norihisa [Professor] D •M •A

Based on the World-System perspective, I am analyzing the social fluctuation brought by globalizations from long-term viewpoint. My current research themes are a) socio-cultural study of things to capture the shift of mode of articulation between social system and ecological system (specifically study of wine industry) and b) study of the alteration of the mode of spatial imagination on which the global order of the world-system is (re-)constructed (specifically study on empire).

TOKUBETSU NINYO PROFESSOR

ANDO, Tsugio Political History of the USA, American Politics

ASAHI, Minoru International Political Economy

INOUE, Junichi Cultural Sociology, German Contemporary Thought Anti-Jewish Studies

KIYOMOTO, Osami Media and International Society Studies, European Studies

NAKANO, Masahiro American Studies, Human Geography

OIKAWA, Masahiro American Studies, Debate Education Intercultural Communication

FACULTY AND RESEARCH FIELDSName/Seminars in charge: D=Docoral Program Research Guidance M=Master’s Program Seminar A=Advanced Seminar (Master’s Program English-medium Seminar) (As of March 2012)

ADACHI, Kenki [Associate Professor] D •M •A

How can we build and keep an order at the international society without the world government? I examine this research question through analyzing concrete cases with the use of theories of international politics. To be specific, I take up cases focusing on arms control issue, foundation of International Criminal Court, access to essential medicne issue where non-state actors played important roles in the formation of order and its maintenance.

AKIBAYASHI, Kozue [Associate Professor]

In the field of peace education/study, I have been looking at the military, militarization and demilitarization from a gender perspective. I have conducted action research on women’s peace movement in Okinawa and have been involved in international peace movements. My current research interests include sexual violence by the US military and introducing gender perspectives into international peace and security policies.

ATAKA, Hiroaki [Associate Professor]

My research interest lies at the intersection of International Political Economy (IPE) and Economic Sociology. In particu-lar, I challenge standing views in IPE about the nature of the Bretton Woods system as one of embedded liberalism, particularly through conceptualising the notion of ‘embeddedness’. I do this by building on Fred Block’s interpretation of Karl Polanyi – that all market economies are embedded – and focusing on the varieties of institutional arrangements which ‘embeds’ the economy to the society. I am currently working on categorising different types of banking regulation and how the banking system can be ‘socially embedded’.

BHANDARI, Surendra Raj [Associate Professor]

The area of my research interest and specialization is international law, international trade law, human rights, and legal theory. I am focused on analyzing the process of international negotiations and law making, in particular the implication of international law for harmonization of domestic legal systems that I would like to term as law and globalization. Thus, broadly speaking, my research interest is related to explicating the linkage and dynamics of law and globalization.

HARA, Takehiko [Professor] D •M

My specialty is cultural anthropology in which field is in South America and Japan. The former is the historical and ethnological research of native lowlanders of Bolivia and Peru. My research especially focuses on Guarani society which has a relation with missionary history of Society of Jesus from 16th century. This theme is connected to the former history of cultural anthropology which was established in Europe and is one of the biggest themes of the history of cultural anthropology.

HASSDORF, Wolf Juergen [Associate Professor]

Research area: History, institutional structure and prospects of East-Asian and European monetary cooperation. Special focus on Sino-Japanese cooperation within the ASEAN+3 framework and Germany in the current crisis of the Euro-zone.

HATCHER, Pascale Laura [Associate Professor]

I am currently working on the political economy of mining activities in Asia, and the particular role played by the World Bank Group. While my overall specialization is the political economy of international aid allocation, I am also interested in the issue of civil society building and the rise of what I call the new Social-Development Paradigm, whereby non-governmental actors are increasingly asked to play key roles in development projects.

HAYES, Blake Elaine [Associate Professor]

In the field of social science, my research interests lie in labour economics, gender and technology. I have recently been examining dominant cultures and marginalized populations in relation to vertical and horizontal labour segrega-tion. My academic interests include sociological factors that impact decision making and perceptions, and how these converge and diverge in cultural contexts. Using sociolinguistic analysis, I have been looking at long-term and short-term decision-making as well as perceptions of leadership in relation to gender and how this impacts educational and employment choices. I am interested in the role technology plays in globalization in relation to education and labour markets.

HONNA, Jun [Professor] D •M •A

My current research focuses on two subjects. The first is Politics in Indonesia, especially concerning democratization, civil-military relations, electoral politics, local politics and political-crime nexus. The second is Regional Security in Southeast Asia with a particular focus on the state/regional response to non-traditional security issues.

HOSHINO, Kaoru [Professor] D •M

My research topic is the actual state and background of the financial turmoil and its influence of the real economy in Europe. I think that the causes of the financial turmoil have been attributed to not only the US-led financial globalization, but also the Europe-specific factors including the economic and monetary integration. The financial turmoil has the serious impact on the labor market too in Europe as well as in Japan and the US. So, I am interested in the labor market policy of the EU responding to the increasing unemployment in Europe.

IKEDA, Yoshiko [Associate Professor]

In the field of cultural studies, my research interests are focused on representations of the Other and their relationship to national identities. I have studied images of the Other in American and Japanese films from WWII to the present and compared and contrasted these images. I have also explored the cultural mechanisms that have created these images at critical historical junctures. In my analysis, historical, social, economic and biological factors dynamically affect one another. Thus, my academic interests are interdisciplinary; they include anthropology, interpretive and semiotic approaches, historical analysis, cognitive linguistics, psychology and psychoanalysis, film studies, as well as rhetoric and communication studies.

ISHIHARA, Naoki [Professor] M •A

My research interest is in the area of peace activities such as peace-keeping and peace building of international and regional organizations including United Nations. My current study interest also includes the issue of humanitarian assistance with special focus on refugees and internal displaced persons as well as the concept of humanitarian intervention from the perspective of human security. I am also involved in the research project for the development of human resources for international cooperation based on my professional experience with the United Nations.

ITAKI, Masahiko [Professor] D •M •A

Based on my own concept “international surplus capital” which includes bank loan, bond investment, and stock invest-ment, I have conducted a research on historical development of the world economy. I recently have a strong interest in the global financial crisis ignited by the subprime mortgage loan. Dialectics as a basic methodology of social sciences is also my research topic for a long time.

KA, Go [Professor]

I study widely about cultures, societies, politics, economies of Japan and China. I had been seeking for difference and similarity of lifestyles, behavioral patterns, ways of thinking, through observing clothes, food, living, and transportation and also analyzing the possibility of China’s hegemony from the viewpoint of military affairs and national identity. Recently my concern is drawn to the establishment of “The Council on East Asian Community”, and “The Council on North East Asia”, I published two volumes of dissertations as a result of international research project in collaboration.

KATO, Tsunehiko [Professor]

I have been in Black Studies in the United States, especially the study of black women novelists such as Toni Morrison, Alice Walker etc., and for the last seven years I have shifted my research interest to Black British writers, especially Caryl Phillips. Now I am much committed to the study of Indian literature in English as a result of my stay in the UK in 2009.

KATSURA, Ryotaro [Professor] D •M

My research is on current situation and tasks of the social welfare of Vietnam and Singapore, especially on the system connected with family welfare (family welfare policy) and service (social work). I have a strong interest not only in the narrow sense of the welfare field, but also “Community renovation as an area creation (Machizukuri)” considering the social and cultural conditions in each country of Asia. I also started working on “The research of peace museums in Asian countries and its role in area creation (Machizukuri)”.

KAWAMURA, Ritsuko [Associate Professor]

Starting from the study of Japanese rural society, I have broadened my perspective towards the world food problems and rural developments, and have been thinking about the meaning of food and agriculture in contemporary society. I am recently involved in the study of food risk. I also have an interest in the use of information-processing technology from the experience in rural survey, thus educational practice applying IT is one of my research themes.

KIMIJIMA, Akihiko [Professor] D •M •A

My research interest is to explore constitution and constitutionalism from the perspectives of international politics, international relations, and peace studies. Particularly I have revisited the pacifism of the Japanese Constitution in relation to peace studies and NGO activities, and in the context of East Asian politics. My recent research topic is global constitutionalism. I am involved in NGO activities myself. Every year I nominate a candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize.

KOYAMA, Masahisa [Professor] M •A

Focusing on Mekong Basin region such as Vietnam and Lao PDR, my research objective is a development issue in transition countries toward market-based economy. Development is a comprehensive concept which includes not only a physical infrastructure, but also the establishment of institutions and human resource development. And it will be accompanied with the change of traditional social structure and natural environment. I would like to examine an ideal sustainable development that is beyond generation in consideration of diversity of developing countries.

MASUDA, Minoru [Professor] D •M •A

My main research interest includes the following subjects; International history of the Twentieth Century, especially: the history of Anglo-American and European-American relations, the history of European integration and the history of Imperial disintegration. What I aim to do in my research is to reconstruct the process of the making of contemporary Western society in political and economic sense, using archival materials as primary sources.

MATSUDA, Masahiko [Associate Professor] D •M •A

I am interested in agricultural ecology and rural development. Main research sites are in Southeast Asia, especially in Myanmar. I study dynamics of human-nature interaction under recent changes of social and natural environments, and I try to contribute toward sustainable agriculture and appropriate development for local people.

MATSUSHITA, Kiyoshi [Professor] D •M •A

My subject of research in general is comparative political sociology in developing countries. My recent interests are in the issue of social movement democracy, governance, and anti-global movement in developing countries. I assign myself to integrate each topics and investigate the new establishment of governance towards post-neoliberalism in the developing countries.

MINAMIKAWA, Fuminori [Associate Professor] M •A

My research interest is to rethink sociological concepts of ethnicity through the historical experiences of Japanese immigrants in the United States. Now I seek the new concept of “community” by focusing on the historical relationship between Japanese and African Americans in Los Angeles. I am also interested in comparative studies of migration, incorporation, and multiculturalism in advanced societies such as USA and Japan.

MINAMINO, Yasuyoshi [Professor] D •M

My project is comparative politics, Anglo-Irish political history. The aims of my research are to make clear the nature of political power, its legitimacy and nationalism in Northern Ireland, and to examine the political and international consequence of world of nation-states. Currently, the centre part of my research is to examine a structure of political violence in Northern Ireland and to rethink activities, organisation and background of the Irish Volunteers (1913) as a movement of Irish political nationalism in the early 20th century.

MIYAKE, Masataka [Professor]

My field of research is linguistics, in particular the clarification of the species-specific innate language faculty. The language faculty is one of the characteristic features of the human brain. Linguistics has therefore become an interdisciplinary research field along with brain neurology, biology, psychology and cognitive science. In addition to the naturalistic approach, I am also interested in the external, socio-cultural aspects of language, as empirical factors also have a significant bearing on language use and acquisition.

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