GIS, the Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies, provides a curriculum of liberal arts courses in subjects ranging from sociology and psychology, to international relations, literature, English education, and business.
Studying at GIS
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An education that is both global and interdisciplinary |
Bringing together the best that a global and interdisciplinary education has to offer, GIS aims to prepare students with the academic and critical thinking skills necessary to insure success in a domestic or international career where English is the primary language.
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An education in English |
Lectures, readings, written work, discussions and presentations: all are done in English.
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Low student-to-teacher ratio |
Small class size allows the instructor to adjust for individual students' interests and degree of knowledge in the subject, and involves the students in their own education.
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Wide selection within a coherent curriculum |
GIS offers courses in academic skills and in the four concentrations of Arts, Literature and Culture, Linguistics and English Education, Society and Identity, and International Relations and Economy. The courses are progressively ranked from the 100 though the 400 level, so that students can build from year to year on what on what they have learned. More details here.
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Study abroad: Academic Course |
Both the GIS and the Hosei-wide study abroad programs offer students the opportunity to study in regular courses together with overseas host university students.
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Preparation for teachers of real-world English |
GIS can provide certification for teaching English at Japanese junior and senior high schools. GIS aims to develop teachers who have a truly international vision and can confidently use English both within and outside their classes.
Admissions
GIS has both special and general examinations. Read about them here.
Paths after graduation
- Overseas development corporations; multinational corporations; affiliates of foreign corporations;
the airline, travel and hotel industries; other fields requiring true proficiency in English
- Journalism, non-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations; other fields requiring a global perspective
- Foreign affairs, development aid, international organizations
- Private and public junior high schools, high schools, and colleges; English immersion education
- Graduate school
A career in an agency of the United Nations or in a foreign corporation increasingly requires postgraduate studies in the English speaking world. GIS will provide help for any student wishing to enter graduate school abroad.
GIS brings students and teachers together.
Tel. 03-3264-5805
(Mon–Fri 09:00–11:30, 12:30–17:00; Sat 09:00–12:00)
Fax 03-3264-5245
Mail gis@hosei.ac.jp
