Program Overview

Introduction to the Graduate School of Humanities

The Graduate School of Humanities is a prestigious institution that offers a wide range of programs for students who wish to pursue advanced studies in the humanities. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive education that fosters critical thinking, creativity, and intellectual curiosity.

Overview of the Programs

The Graduate School of Humanities offers several programs, including:

• (Humanities)
• (Language and Culture)
• (Foreign Studies)
• (Japanese Studies)
• (Arts)

Foreign Studies Program

The Foreign Studies Program is a comprehensive program that focuses on the study of languages and cultures from around the world. The program is divided into two courses:

Regional Culture Studies Course

This course is further divided into two sub-courses:

Asia-Africa Language and Culture Course

This sub-course covers languages such as Chinese, Korean, Mongolian, Indonesian, Filipino, Thai, Vietnamese, Burmese, Hindi, Urdu, Arabic, Persian, Turkish, and Swahili.

Europe-America Language and Culture Course

This sub-course covers languages such as Russian, Hungarian, German, Danish, Swedish, English, French, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Advanced Professional Course

This course is designed for working professionals who wish to advance their knowledge and skills in a specific field. The course is divided into two sub-courses:

English Teacher Recurrent Course

This sub-course is designed for English teachers who wish to improve their teaching skills and knowledge.

Chinese Teacher Recurrent Course

This sub-course is designed for Chinese teachers who wish to improve their teaching skills and knowledge.

Degrees Offered

The Foreign Studies Program offers the following degrees:

• Master's and Doctoral degrees in Language and Culture
• Master's and Doctoral degrees in Academic Studies

Education Objectives and Policies

The Graduate School of Humanities has established clear education objectives and policies, including:

• Education objectives
• Degree conferment policies
• Curriculum development and implementation policies
• Student admission policies

Research Areas

The Graduate School of Humanities has a strong research focus, with faculty members and students engaged in a wide range of research projects. The school's research areas include:

• Language and culture
• Literature
• History
• Sociology
• Arts

Campus Locations

The Graduate School of Humanities has two campus locations:

• Toyonaka Campus, Osaka University, 1-1 Machikaneyama, Toyonaka, Osaka
• Minoh Campus, Osaka University, 3-5-10 Shibakoen, Minoh, Osaka