ACADEMICS

Overview

The College of Global Engagement offers a unique opportunity for international students to transfer to a Japanese university as a 3rd year student and obtain a B.A. degree in two years by taking courses all taught in English. Courses are offered in three academic disciplines: Humanities, Social Sciences, and Business/Economics. This multi-disciplinary perspective will give students a broader understanding of how all of these disciplines work together to address global issues.

The academic program has been developed on the basis of Kansai Gaidai’s long history of providing international students with study opportunities to learn about Japan and Asia. Japanese language courses are available at all levels to those who wish to improve their Japanese language proficiency. Curricular and non-curricular programs include team-based projects and activities with local students, as well as students from all over the world. The College of Global Engagement provides an excellent opportunity to expand your horizon through studying and living in Japan and further developing your credentials as a global thinker and leader.

Academic Calendar

The academic calendar of the College of Global Engagement is unique in that although the first semester for local 1^st year students begins in April (the typical starting time of the Japanese academic calendar), the semesters thereafter follow the typical western calendar:

Academic Calendar

International transfer students will be accepted for the Spring and Fall semester of the third year.

Course Offerings

Brief course descriptions are available here.

Faculty

Austin, HeatherAssistant Professor (English for local students)

M.A., University of Massachusetts Boston (Applied Linguistics); B.S., University of Central Florida (Interdisciplinary Studies)

Bailey, Scott C MAssociate Professor (History)

Ph.D., University of Hawaii at Manoa (History); M.A., Murray State University (History); B.A., East Tennessee State University (History)

Bohaker, Linda A.Professor (Business/Management and Japanese History)

M.A., Washington University in St. Louis (East Asian Studies); MALD, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University (International Business, International Trade and Commerce, Japanese Business and Society); B.A., Principia College (Business Administration, Political Science)

Compton, TravisAssistant Professor (English for local students)

M.A., University of Leicester (Applied Linguistics and TESOL); B.A., York University (Business and Society)

Fukuda, KazuoAssociate Professor (Constitutional Law, Sustainable Development)

Ph.D., Indiana University Maurer School of Law (Law and Democracy); M.A., Purdue University (Political Science); B.S., University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (Political Science)

Goncalves, JeffreyAssistant Professor (English for local students)

M.A., La Salle University (TESOL); B.A., Temple University (Political Science and Economics)

Hasegawa, ToruProfessor (Economics)

Ph.D., University of Tokyo (Economics); M.A., University of Tokyo (Economics); B.A., University of Tokyo (Economics)

Iqball, ArifProfessor (Management)

M.A., University of Michigan (Asian Studies); M.B.A., University of Michigan; M.M.E., Northwestern University (Manufacturing Engineering); B.S., Clemson University (Mechanical Engineering)

Kim, Seung-youngProfessor (International Relations)

Ph.D., The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University (International Relations); M.I.A., Columbia University (International Affairs); B.A., Seoul National University (French Education)

Kuo, AliceAssistant Professor (English for local students)

M.A.T., University of Washington (ESOL); B.A., University of Toronto (English)

Kurasawa, IkukoAssistant Professor (Japanese)

M.A., J. F. Oberlin University (International Studies); B.A., J. F. Oberlin University (International Studies)

Lee, HyunjungProfessor (Literature)

Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin (Comparative Literature); M.A., New York University (Humanities and Social Thought); B.A., Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (English)

Lind, ScottAssociate Professor (Intercultural Communication)

Ph.D., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale (Speech Communication); M.A., Texas Tech University (Communication Studies); B.A., Stephen F. Austin State University (Communication)

Momoldaeva, TatianaAssistant Professor (English for local students)

M.A., Kalmyk State University (Philology); B.A., Kalmyk State University (Philology)

Oh, IngyuProfessor (Business, Popular Culture)

Ph.D., University of Oregon (Sociology); M.A., Ohio State University (Political Science); B.A., Roosevelt University (English; Political Science)

Shultz, John A.Associate Professor (Japanese Religion)

Ph.D., University of Manchester (Japanese Studies); M.A., University of Hawaii, Manoa (Asian Religion); B.A., Xavier University (Philosophy)

Thépaut, SabineProfessor (English for local students)

M.A., University of North Texas (TESOL); B.A., University de François Rabelais in Tours, France (International Communication)

Yonemura, AkemiProfessor (International Organization)

Ed.D., Teachers college, Columbia University (Education); M.Ed., Teachers college, Columbia University (Education); M.I.I.M., School for International Training (Intercultural Service, Leadership & Management); M.A., Kansai Gaidai University (English Linguistics); B.A., Kansai Gaidai University (English); A.A., Kansai Gaidai College (English)