2007-2009
IUJ/JDS Program for the field of International Relations
Master’s Degree in International Peace Studies
Master’s Degree in International Relations
About IUJ
The International University of Japan (IUJ) was founded in 1982 with extensive support from Japan’s industrial, financial, and educational communities and from the local community of Minami-Uonuma in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. It is open to all the individuals who wish to contribute to improving the well-being of the people in the world by expanding and deepening their skills and knowledge in the area of international relations, international development and international management. IUJ consists of two graduate schools: the Graduate School of International Relations (GSIR) and the Graduate School of International Management (GSIM). GSIR offers three programs, International Peace Studies Program, International Relations Program and International Development Program. Students in any one of the programs or Schools can take courses in other programs and Schools through cross registration and thus develop course works to meet their individual needs. English is used for all the academic activities including course works and Master’s thesis. Over 230 students from more than 40 countries study and live in dorms on IUJ campus together. This environment fosters trust, mutual understanding and international friendships through the personal relationships among students and faculty. Students can also learn Japanese language offered by Japanese Language Program.
Academic Calendar for 2007/2008 (tentative)
Summer
Intensive English Program July 16– Sept. 7
Preparatory period in September
Intensive Japanese Program Sept. 13-18
Campus life orientation Sept. 19-24
Entrance Ceremony Sept. 25
Orientation Period Sept. 26-28
Fall Term 2007
Courses begin Oct. 1
Examination Period Dec. 10-14
Winter holidays begin Dec. 17
Winter Term 2008
Courses begin Jan. 7
Examination Period Mar. 17-21
Spring holidays begin Mar. 24
Spring Term 2008
Courses begin Apr. 7
Examination Period June 16-20
Summer holidays begin June 30
For more information, visit on website.
IUJ Web site: http://www.iuj.ac.jp/
Contents
IUJ/JDS Program for the field of International Relations
the Master’s Degree in International Peace Studies and
the Master’s Degree in International Relations
SECTION 1. The Master’s Degree in International Peace Studies
I. MissionII. Main features of the curriculum of the IUJ/JDS Peace Studies Program1. Reformulating and analyzing practical policy issues for achieving peace and protecting human security2. Platform for formulating global policy issues for IUJ 3. Peace Studies supported by economics and management 4. Research and Education Platform (REP)5. Focusing on Japan and Asian countries other than Japan6. All courses in English, but a great chance to learn Japanese 7. Access to internet resources 8. Additional language support to the students with weak English skillsIII. CurriculumIV. Expected Skills and Capabilities acquired by the studentsV. EligibilityVI. Chart for the International Peace Studies Program
SECTION 2. The Master’s Degree in International Relations
I. Purpose
II. Main features of the Curriculum
1. A focus upon Japan and the Asia Pacific region2. A focus upon international economics and business3. An emphasis upon professional English4. Languages for international relations5. The master’s thesis6. The research essay7. Research and Education Platform (REP)
III. The Curriculum
IV. Benefits of studying in the International Relations Program
V. Eligibility
SECTION 3. General Information Common to the Two Programs
I. Introduction of Faculty MembersII. Facilities and Campus Life
Section 1.
IUJ/JDS Program for the Master’s Degree
in International Peace Studies I. Mission The IUJ/JDS program for the Master’s Degree in International Peace Studies is a two-year program developed for individuals who wish to contribute to creating the conditions for peace, eliminating poverty and enhancing the human security of the people of the world. It enables individuals to acquire the basic skills and knowledge necessary to design, implement and evaluate public policies for achieving peace and protecting human security. Furthermore it offers unparalleled opportunities for individuals to develop deep understanding and humane compassion of different cultures in the world.
II. Main features of the curriculum of the IUJ/JDS Peace Studies Program
1. Reformulating and analyzing practical policy issues for achieving peace and protecting human security
Analyzing practical policy issues for peace, development and human security is the core of the IUJ/JDS International Peace Studies Program (IPSP). The Program is supported by three important sources of inspiration: the desire of students to strengthen their capacity to design, implement and evaluate important practical policies in government, business and civil society organizations, the desire of the experienced faculty members with strong academic background to work with Program students for finding better policies for peace and human security, and the synergy produced by the students from more than 40 countries in the world and multinational faculty members. The IPSP enables its students to acquire the basic skills and concepts necessary for analyzing policy problems for peace and human security in coherent theoretical models and concepts that reflect the historical experiences of individuals, organizations and nations in the world. The Program is particularly useful for individuals who wish to reexamine their actual job experiences in a much broader scope of international experiences and at a depth required for an academic analysis. Faculty members endeavor to work with the Program students to reformulate practical policy problems for peace, development and human security in an appropriate theoretical and empirical framework.
2. Platform for formulating global policy issues for IUJ
The IPSP is a multidisciplinary science that aims at achieving peace, eliminating poverty and advancing human security. Its focus is the security and development of individuals, and it analyses historical and institutional impediments that prevent individuals from realizing their potential capabilities and jeopardize their security. The subjects of its analysis include a host of important global policy issues, such as peace and conflict, poverty and development, environment and sustainable development, discrimination by gender or ethnicity, intercultural communication, formation of global civil society, and corporate social responsibility. The IPSP serves as a platform to formulate the important global policy issues for the entire IUJ community.
3. Peace Studies supported by economics and management The IPSP is supported by International Development Program (IDP) of Graduate School of International Relations and International Management Program (MBA) of Graduate School of International Management. IDP provides the analysis of the functions of markets, and MBA that of business organizations. The IPSP is free from naïve misunderstanding of the functions of market mechanism and business organizations, often found in the literature of peace studies. In this sense, the IPSP is IUJ Peace Studies based on the solid analysis of market mechanism and business firms.
4. Research and Education Platform (REP)
IUJ introduced a research and education framework called the “Research and Education Platform (REP)”. The REP identifies important global developments that may pose serious threats to the growth and existence of companies and evaluate practical corporate strategies that could turn those threats into opportunities. IUJ has been strongly supported by various stakeholders including the local community, business community, governments and international organizations. Students conduct research projects jointly with faculty members, experts and IUJ graduates. Students can learn various practical issues of the real world through the projects.
The REP is also a scheme to lead students to their Master’s Thesis. Students will learn methods of data collection, analysis and thesis writing through the research projects.
The REP also services as a mechanism to support the studies of IUJ students after their graduation.
5. Focusing on Japan and Asian countries other than JapanThe IPSP offers courses that study the evolutionary process of modern Japan. In particular it enables students to examine the historical relationships of Japan with other countries, including Korea, China, Russia, and the U.S. Its courses study the wars as well as the efforts to achieve peace in Japan and east Asia. The multinationality and diverse background of IUJ students provide a unique opportunity to undertake such studies.
6. All courses in English, but a great chance to learn Japanese
Official language of IUJ is English. All course works are conducted in English. Thus all students must have English skills necessary to study actively in English academic environment. But for non-Japanese-speakers, IUJ offers a very effective Japanese language program with two different levels of goals in Japanese proficiency. Without saying, Program students can get deeper insights into the life of Japan outside campus by learning Japanese. All students are encouraged to learn Japanese during their two years of study.
7. Access to internet resources
The students have the access to a very efficient campus-wide LAN (Local Area Network) linked 24 hours a day to Internet and utilize the information for their studies.
8. Additional language support to the students with weak English skills
Students with weak English skills (TOEFL score less than 600, or its equivalent) are required to take English courses in order to work effectively in English environment.
III. Curriculum
Most of the courses offered in the first year are required. All the courses in the second year are electives. Each student creates his/her own curriculum under the guidance of his/her supervisor. The structure of the courses is built on the marriage of the concepts of Peace and Violence of Johan Galtung and that of Poverty of Amartya Sen. It focuses on the state of individuals, and is developed to gain a deep insights into the issues of human security, human rights and human development. Elective courses of the Program in the second year draw on a variety of courses offered by Graduate School of International Relations and business management courses offered by Graduate School of International Management, in addition to the courses related to global policy issues. (See the list of the courses and their brief description at the website of IUJ, http://www.iuj.ac.jp.) To write a Master’s Thesis and defend it are the most demanding component of the Program. It gives each student an opportunity to analyze his/her own problem in depth by integrating all the skills and knowledge he/she has acquired in the Program.
1st year, SUMMER Summer Intensive English courses Program students with weak English background [TOEFL score below 600 or its equivalents] will be required to take Intensive English Program offered at IUJ during the summer before the regular school year starts. Students with stronger English background are exempted from this requirement. Mid-September, 10 days before the entrance ceremony A short Japanese language course for new students is provided before the start of the academic year in the middle September. All JDS students are required to come to campus in time to take the Japanese language course. Qualification tests will be provided at the end of the course to determine whether the Program students can continue to learn Japanese and at which level if they can. In addition all the students will be required to take an Exemption Test of English at the beginning of the first year. Depending on the levels of their English, they will be required to take a certain number of English courses. Because of the time constraint, it is generally difficult for those who are not exempted from English courses to take Japanese language courses. Those who wish to learn Japanese in the IUJ Japanese Language Program must be proficient in English, at least TOEFL 550 or its equivalent. An example of courses for completing the requirement (The courses written in bold letters are required core courses. For non-required courses, it is possible to choose from a large number of courses available both in GSIR and GSIM. The following is just one example.) 1st year, FALL Ø Introduction to Peace Studies and Human Security I Ø International Peace and SecurityØ Regulation of War Ø Japanese 1st year, WINTER Ø Introduction to Peace Studies and Human Security II Ø International Conflict ResolutionØ Peace and DevelopmentØ Japanese 1st year, SPRING Ø Human rights and Global Justice Ø NGO and Global Civil Society Ø Advanced seminar I (preparation of Master’s Thesis)Ø Game theory Ø Japanese 2nd year, SUMMER Ø Field study and preparation of Master’s Thesis; internships 2nd year, FALL Ø Information and Public Policy Ø Basic Microeconomics/Macroeconomics Ø Advanced Seminar II Ø Japanese 2nd year, Winter Ø UN and Global Governance Ø Cross-Cultural Management Ø Advanced Seminar III Ø Japanese 2nd year, Spring Ø Governance and Development in ASEAN Ø Peace, War and Poverty of Modern JapanØ JapaneseØ Submission of a Master’s Thesis and final oral exam Degree conferred: Master of Arts in International Peace Studies IV. Expected skills and capabilities acquired by the students The students are expected to acquire the skills and capabilities necessary to design, implement and evaluate policies for peace, development and human security. In particular, they should strengthen their capabilities · to identify problems and issues of their home countries in reference to those of other nations and the world, · to analyze the problems systematically in appropriate theoretical frameworks and in view of the experiences of other nations and the world, · to evaluate and design alternative policies for peace, development and human security under various political, social and economic conditions, · to implement the policies effectively in a challenging political, social and economic environment, · to evaluate policy outcomes objectively in a coherent theoretical framework, and · to work and cooperate effectively with various international organizations and other nations for enhancing peace, development and human security of their home countries and the world.
V. Eligibility
Applicants to the IUJ/JDS Program must: · Have a good health, the maturity and the sense of purpose required to meet very demanding educational program· Be strongly motivated to work for peace, development and human security of their home countries and the world. · Have a very good academic record in the undergraduate program or have comparable evidence that proves a strong learning capability of the applicant in the trans-disciplinary study · Hold a bachelor’s degree or have enough experience that could compensate the lack of formal undergraduate education· Be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English (Effective study requires the level of English proficiency at the beginning of the Program to exceed TOEFL 550 or its equivalent.)
VI. Chart for the International Peace Studies Program
What can Program students expect to accomplish in the IUJ/JDS Program for International Peace Studies?
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IUJ/JDS Program offers an interactive learning environment to reexamine the issues and problems : in a much wider scope and with academic rigor of theories, in view of the historical experiences of other nations. |
Section 2.
IUJ/JICA Master’s Program in International Relations
I. Purpose
The IUJ/JICA Master’s Program in International Relations is intended to provide students with the necessary knowledge to understand developments in international relations, and how they impact upon their countries and regions. Students will obtain specific knowledge of international trends and events and will understand the broad historical factors shaping politics, economics and business. They will also develop a deeper understanding of Japan and how it relates to the Asia Pacific. The Program is also intended to stimulate the written and communication skills of students to enable them to function as professionals in their occupations.
II. Main features of the Curriculum
The two-year program includes core courses on the history of international relations, and international political economy in an integrated structure. After taking the core courses students will then be encouraged to take courses on Japanese political culture and foreign policy, Japanese politics and political economy, Japanese public finance and administration, international macroeconomics, econometric modeling and forecasting. They will also be encouraged to take electives from the International Peace Studies Program, the International Development Program, and the International Management Program. Students will also write either a master’s thesis or a shorter research essay in their second year under the guidance of their supervisors. The program has the following major features. 1. A focus upon Japan and the Asia Pacific regionThe program offers various courses on Japan and its role in international and regional affairs, they include Japanese politics, Japanese political economy, post war Japanese politics and foreign policy, and Japan-US relations. Students will be able to learn about Japan first hand without the distortions created by politics in their own countries. 2. A focus upon international economics and business The program offers various courses on international economics and business which identify their importance for international relations. The basic principles of international macroeconomics economics and certain quantitative techniques will be taught to students to enable them to gain a deeper understanding of economic events and developments. 3. An emphasis upon professional EnglishAll courses are taught in English and students will learn how to write effectively and to communicate in professional English. English language courses are conducted by qualified teachers at various levels [English for International Relations and Development from 1 to 5] to assist students in the writing of their research papers and to enhance their presentation skills. 4. Languages for international relationsThe program offers courses in the Japanese language from Japanese 1 at beginner’s level to Japanese 10 which will bring students close to native speaker proficiency with an ability to read documents and newspapers. Students conducting research on Japan would benefit from the high standard of the Japanese language courses. 5. The Long thesisThis is the culmination of a student’s work in the program and the focal point of a student’s research. The Long thesis should be at least 20,000 words in length and is required to follow a certain defined logical structure and particular methodological rules. Students will select a topic for their thesis in consultation with their academic supervisors. Students who intend to undertake a rigorous analysis of a topic that is dear to them are encouraged to write a thesis. The thesis will be defended before an examining committee of professors and if deemed suitable may be recommended for a distinction. It may then be sent to an expert in the field in a university abroad for confirmation. In this way the standards of the program are maintained. 6. The short thesisInstead of the long thesis students may opt for the short thesis which is shorter in length at around 10,000 words. In this case they will be required to take more courses. Students who are interested in course work and who wish to obtain a wide knowledge of various subjects should take the short thesis option. 7. Research and Education Platform (REP)IUJ introduced a research and education framework called the “Research and Education Platform (REP)”. The REP identifies important global developments that may pose serious threats to the growth and existence of companies and evaluate practical corporate strategies that could turn those threats into opportunities. IUJ has been strongly supported by various stakeholders including the local community, business community, governments and international organizations. Students conduct research projects jointly with faculty members, experts and IUJ graduates. Students can learn various practical issues of the real world through the projects.
The REP is also a scheme to lead students to their Master’s Thesis. Students will learn methods of data collection, analysis and thesis writing through the research projects.
The REP also services as a mechanism to support the studies of IUJ students after their graduation.
III. The Curriculum
The curriculum has been structured to emphasize a progression in learning from the core and compulsory courses, where basic knowledge of the history of international relations and international political economy will be obtained, to the elective courses. This will allow students to enhance their knowledge about particular areas of international relations according to their interest. Students may develop their own interests within the parameters of the program structure. Student workload Students are required to take at least 18 courses or 36 credits over two years if they write a thesis, or 24 courses or 48 credits over two years if they write a research essay. Students are advised to take four courses a term, or 12 courses in their first year, which will leave them with two courses a term in the second year. This should allow sufficient time for the writing of the thesis in the second year. Students taking the research essay option are advised to take 4 courses a term for both years to reach the required number of credits over two years. In both cases students will be expected to take all the compulsory courses in their first year with related elective courses and languages as required. In their second year students would concentrate on their thesis if they have taken this option. They would then take electives or courses from other programs according to their interest. Students who have opted for the research essay would be required to take many more electives to reach the total number of required credits.
First Year
Summer before the beginning of the Program
Students with weak English language ability [TOEFL less than 550] or with particular deficiencies in reading and writing will be required to participate in the summer Intensive English Language Program [IEP] from July to September.
Fall term and start of the program
Required Courses [Compulsory for all students]
History of International Relations International Political Economy
Recommended electives
Chinese EconomyChinese PoliticsOther electives may be taken with the approval of the program director LanguagesJapanese Language 1
Winter term
Asia related courses
Asia and Japan in the Pre War PeriodComparative Religion and Society Chinese Foreign PolicyContemporary Japanese Economy
Recommended electives
Other electives may be taken with the approval of the program director LanguagesJapanese Language 2
Spring Term
Asia related courses
Japanese Political Culture and Foreign PolicyASEAN Governance and Development
Recommended electives
Other electives may be taken with the approval of the program director Advanced Seminar 1Students will meet with their academic supervisors every week to discuss and prepare for their thesis or research essay. In their first advanced seminar students will be required to submit complete research proposals for approval by their supervisors LanguagesJapanese Language 3 Summer in between first and second years Students will embark upon field work for their research or will take up internships in companies and international organizations or agencies from July to September
Second Year
Fall term
In their second year students will concentrate on the preparation and writing of their thesis, or research essay. They may select any of the courses above that they have not already taken or may take courses from the International Peace Studies Program the International Development Program or the International Management School. Advanced seminar 2Students will meet with their academic supervisors every week and will submit regular reports. Students should prepare chapters and chapter outlines for critical review by their academic supervisors. LanguageJapanese 4 Winter TermIn the Winter Term students should be writing their thesis or research essay in preparation for submission. They may select any of the courses above that they have not already taken. They may also take courses from the International Peace Studies Program, the International Development Program or the International Management School. Advanced seminar 3In the third Advanced Seminar students will submit chapters from their thesis to their academic supervisors for critical feedback and comments. Students will prepare final drafts of their thesis for critical review by their supervisors before submission
Language
Japanese 5
Spring Term
Students will submit their thesis or research essay in the beginning of the Spring Term and will complete their studies by taking various electives from the International Peace Studies Program, the International Development Program or the International Management School.
Language
Japanese 6 Degree conferred: Master of Arts in International Relations
IV. Benefits of studying in the International Relations Program
· Detailed knowledge of the history of international relations. Students would benefit considerably by accumulating great detail about the momentous historical developments which have impacted upon international relations. They will learn about the great tribal migrations which have created modern nations, the legendary conquerors such as Napoleon and Alexander the Great who have shaped history, and the concert of powers which sought to stabilize relations between the great powers. · Specific knowledge of Japan and East Asian affairs. The Program has a regional focus upon Japan and the Asia Pacific region Asia which includes China and Southeast Asia. Students benefit considerably from the specific and detailed knowledge of Japanese politics and the Japanese economy, as well as political developments in China and Southeast Asia.
V. Eligibility
The International Relations Program encourages applications from government ministry staff, from foreign and economic ministries in particular, and from mid level career people in business and finance. Applicants should have the following qualifications. · A first degree from a recognized university in a field related to international relations. Practical work experience in the field would be an additional advantage and would be highly appreciated.· English language ability at least at 550 TOEFL level. Applicants below this level may be accepted on the condition that they take the Intensive English Program during the summer before entry into the master’s program in the fall. The importance of effective communication and writing in English cannot be overstated. · A strong interest in the field of international relations and a clearly outlined and defined research project which will form the basis of the applicant’s master’s thesis. Applicants should demonstrate their interest in the field before entry into the program and should have the expectation of returning to work in this field in the future.
Section 3.General Information Common to the Two Programs I. Introduction of Faculty Members
Takahiro Akita [Personal Homepage]
Dean and ProfessorM.S. in Social Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 1974Ph.D. in Regional Science, University of Pennsylvania, 1981 Courses:Research Methodology, Development Planning, and Quantitative Method for Decision Making Research Interests:Regional economic development, income inequality and poverty, environmentally sustainable development, international inter-dependence and growth
Leszek Buszynski [Personal Homepage] M.Sc. in International Relations, London School of Economics and Political Science, 1975Ph.D. in International Relations, London School of Economics and Political Science, 1980Courses:International Peace & Security, International Conflict Resolution, ASEAN Governance & Development Research Interests:1) Asia Pacific international relations, 2) ASEAN regionalism and politics, 3) Russian foreign policy and the Asia Pacific
Nawalage S. Cooray [Personal Homepage]Associate ProfessorBA (Economics), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, 1985MA (Major in International Economics), International University of Japan, 1992Ph.D. (Economics), University of Nagoya, Japan, 1996 Courses:Peace and Development, Basic Macroeconomics, Macroeconometric Analysis of Developing Countries Research Interests:Sustainable development issues, macroeconomics, econometric modeling and forecasting, growth and development
Makoto KakinakaAsisstant ProfessorBS in mathematics, Keio University, 1990MA in economics, Cornell University, 2004Ph.D. in economics, Cornell University, 2005Courses:Mathematics and Computing for Economics, International Finance, Japanese Banking and Financial System Research Interests:International Economics and Development Economics
Ryuta Ray KatoAssociate ProfessorMA in economics, Yokohama National University, Japan, March 1990MA in economics, University of Essex, UK, March 1996PhD in economics, University of Essex, UK, April 2000 Courses:Public Finance, Computational General Equilibrium Modeling, Applied Econometrics, Public Sector EconomicsResearch Interests:An aging population, health related issues, government deficits, issues in public pension scheme, information economics, applications of stochastic processes in economics
Donghun KimAssistant ProfessorB.A. in Economics, Yonsei University, 1993M.A. in Economics, Yonsei University, 1995Ph.D. in Economics, Cornell University, 2002 Courses:Basic Microeconomics, Industrial Organization, and Development EconomicsResearch Interests:Industrial Organization and Public Policy, Applied Econometric Analysis, and Development
Eiji MangyoAsisstant ProfessorBachelor in Economics, Hitotsubashi University, 1992Master in Public Policy, University of Michigan, 1998Ph.D. in Economics, University of Michigan, 2005 Courses:Statistics for Business & Economics, Development Economics, and Health Economics Research Interests:A broad range of issues in development, especially health issues, intra-household economics, economics of happiness, and applied microeconometrics.
Osamu NakamuraAssociate ProfessorM.A. in Economics, Soka University, 1981 Courses:International Macroeconomics, Economic Modeling and Forecasting, Postwar Japanese Economy, Japanese Public Finance and Administration Research Interests:1) Productivity in the geriatric economy in Japan, 2) Income distribution and economic growth, 3) Decentralized systems and sustainable economic growth in the Japanese regional economies.
Shinichi Watanabe Professor and Program DirectorM.A. in Economics, Hitotsubashi University, 1978Ph.D. in Economics, University of Minnesota, 1983 Courses:Introduction to Peace Studies & Human Security I, II, Foreign Workers in Japan, Development Finance Research Interests:Domestic and international finance, transition economies, and macroeconomics
John Barnett WelfieldProfessor and Program DirectorPh.D. in International Relations, Australian National University, 1972 Courses:History of International Relations, Postwar Japanese Politics and Foreign Policy, Asia and Japan in the Pre War PeriodResearch Interests:1) International Relations in Eastern Eurasia, the Western Pacific and the Indian Ocean area in the centuries before the appearance of the imperial Western powers, 2) Japanese politics, diplomatic and military history -1945, 3) Postwar Japanese political culture, foreign policy and defense, 4) Contemporary political Australian politics and foreign policy.
Yuqing Xing [Personal Homepage]Associate Professor and Program DirectorM.A. in Economics, Peking University, China, 1989Ph.D. in Economics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA, 1995 Courses:Microeconomics, International Trade and Commercial Policy, and Chinese EconomyResearch Interests:International trade, foreign direct investment, environmental economic analysis, sustainable development, and Chinese economy
Joint-Appointment Faculty
Tomohito ShinodaAssociate Professor, IUJ Research InstituteM.A. in International Relations, International University of Japan, 1986Ph.D. in International Relations, Johns Hopkins University, 1994 Courses:Contemporary Japanese Politics, Japan-US Relations
English Program
Mohammed AhmedAssociate Professor and Program CoordinatorPh.D. in Linguistics, University of Delaware, 1988 Peter ClementsAssistant ProfessorMAT. in ESL, University of Washington, 1996Ph.D. Candidate in Composition and Applied Linguistics, Department of English, University of Washington Japanese ProgramYoshiko TamaruProfessor and Program CoordinatorM.A. in Applied Linguistics, Reading University, 1982 Shizuko KimuraAssociate ProfessorM.Ed. in Education in Second Language, McGill University, 1990 Taiji FujimuraAssociate ProfessorM.A. in Japanese Linguistics, University of British Columbia, 1977 Akihiro TakeuchiAssistant ProfessorM.A. in Applied Japanese Linguistics, Monash University, 1995
II. Facilities and Campus Life Library Services
・With extensive database subscriptions, the Library offers free and easy access to thousands of current journals and newspapers, as well as to principal world economic statistics and data. holdings total approximately 100,000 volumes and 310 periodical and serial titles. A growing part of our collection is available in electronic form.・A professional and knowledgeable staff is always available and the library is open until 12:00 midnight during the school year. Campus Computing ・70 computers with a CD/DVD writable drive in two computer classrooms of the Matsushita Library and Information Center (MLIC) and two dormitory’s computer lounges in total. They are available for 24 hours a day. Also, there is a computer room that is especially dedicated for E-Business Management Program. The room has 30 client and server computers in total.・Very high speed of the campus LAN network based on the gigabits backbone of optical fiber cables.・Accessible more than 30 online databases.・The internet connection in individual rooms of the dormitories. (Fee:2000 yen / Month, request basis) * During the Intensive English Program (IEP), it will be available on request basis for IEP participants. (Fixed rate at 4000 yen for the whole period (8 weeks) of IEP program.)・The VPN connection for off-campus users・Free LAN outlets for notebook computer owners provided in the MLIC library and the computer classrooms, also wireless LAN access provided in the MLIC building, the study rooms and the Snack Lounge.・A computer account (email address) and an individual network folder to every IUJ student. If you want to have your own home page, space will be given on request basis.・English version of Windows XP with Service Pack 2 installed for the PCs in the computer classrooms・Application software such as Microsoft Office 2003, Internet Explorer 6 installed for the PCs in the computer classrooms Dormitories・IUJ boasts private rooms for all our single students, with private baths, a bed and bedding, desk and phones. Other comforts and decorations are supplied by the students. ・IUJ has 200 single student rooms used during the academic year. A further 100 rooms are reserved for summer schools sessions and special Non-Degree groups that come to campus during the academic year. ・Married students can live in our Married Student Apartments, two-room units with a kitchenette and separate bedroom. With only 18 units available, there is usually a waiting list to get in. Applications are accepted in the Spring of each academic year (for the following year) and when/if a unit becomes available. MSA policies do not permit children residents. ・Dormitory Facilities include large lounges for group gatherings, small lounges for study sessions or just relaxing. A Billiard room and large-screen TV are featured in one lounge. A TV with CNN connection and video player are featured in the other main lounge. ・Each of the main dorms has a kitchen shared by its residents. Students are provided with a bit of storage space for dry goods and pots/pans, and share a refrigerator unit. Students are responsible for cleaning the kitchens after their use. The Dorm Kitchens are a wonderful international experience with interesting conversations adding extra spice to the variety of international dishes being prepared by diverse student body. Eating FacilitiesThe cafeteria “shokudo” provides lunch (11:30 – 13:30) and dinner (17:30 – 20:00). The daily set menu or Ala Carte selections can be selected, and paid for with pre-paid cards or cash. Vending machines are available on the 2F of the cafeteria. Simple food service is available at the school shop (7:30 – 22:00). School ShopFor your daily needs, IUJ’s Baiten is very convenient. The Baiten offers drinks, snacks, cleaning supplied, school supplied, dry cleaning service, photo development service, postal services, business card printing services and parcel delivery services. Gymnasium and Sports Facilities・A full-sized gymnasium, and a work-out room are very popular places in the evenings. Students gather nightly in the gym for that evenings’ sport (basketball, volleyball, soccer, badminton, aerobics, karate) or work out on the universal gym and state-of-the-art LifeStep, LifeCycle or running machine. A variety of balls and nets are provided. Individual equipment, though is supplied by students – such as rackets, badminton shuttles, tennis balls, etc. ・Outside IUJ has 4 tennis courts, two which are lit for night-time tennis. Of course, jogging, biking, hiking, walking, and in-line skating are just a step outside your door.
