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2013 STUDY ABROADPROGRAM
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Contents
College Calendar for 2013/2014-------------------------------------
National Holidays -----------------------------------------------
Greetings from the Center for International Exchange ---------------------
Message from the Director of the Center for International Exchange-----------
A Profile of Tsuda College
History ------------------------------------------------
Department and Courses-----------------------------------
Location -----------------------------------------------
Student Exchange Program----------------------------------------
Courses for International Exchange Students
Japanese Language and Japanese Studies ---------------------
General and Specialized Studies (for All Students) ----------------
Support for International Exchange Students
Center for International Exchange ----------------------------
Academic Advisers ---------------------------------------
Big Sisters ---------------------------------------------
Plum Park ---------------------------------------------
Extra-curricular Activities ----------------------------------
Main Facilities on Campus
Dormitories --------------------------------------------
Cafeteria ----------------------------------------------
Computer Center ----------------------------------------
Wellness Center -----------------------------------------
Library ------------------------------------------------
AV Library----------------------------------------------
Chapel ------------------------------------------------
Cost of Studying at Tsuda College -----------------------------------
Course List
Department of English-------------------------------------
Department of International and Cultural Studies------------------
Department of Mathematics ---------------------------------
Department of Computer Science ----------------------------
General Education ---------------------------------------
Foreign Languages ---------------------------------------
Physical Education ---------------------------------------
International Exchange Committee-----------------------------------
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College Calendar for 2013/2014 (For Exchange Students)
2013
April 4-5 Thr, Fri New exchange student orientation for April admission
8 Mon The first day of the Spring semester
29 Mon Regular classes will be held on this national holiday
May 2 Thr No classes (a substitute holiday for April 29)
July 16-17 Tue, Wed Supplementary classes
30-31 Tue, Wed Term examinations
31 Wed The last day of regular classes in the Spring semester
August 1 Thr Summer vacation (- September 19, 1:00pm)
September 2 Mon Make-up examinations for the Spring semester
14 Sat Foundation day of Tsuda College
17 Tue No classes (a substitute holiday for September 23)
18-19 Wed, Thr New exchange student orientation for September
19 Thr The Fall semester starts from 1:00pm
23 Mon Regular classes will be held on this national holiday
October 14 Mon Regular classes will be held on this national holiday
November 4 Mon Regular classes will be held on this national holiday
7 Thr No classes in the afternoon
8-10 Fri, Sat, Sun College festival (No classes)
11 Mon No classes
December 11 Wed Christmas service
23 Mon Regular classes will be held on this national holiday
The last day of regular classes in December
24 Tue Winter vacation (- January 13)
2014
January 14 Tue The first day of the regular classes in January
21-22 Tue, Wed Supplementary classes
30-31 Thr, Fri Final examinations
31 Fri The last day of regular classes in the Fall semester
March 3 Mon Make-up examinations for the Fall semester
18 Tue Graduation chapel service
19 Wed Commencement ceremony
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National Holidays (April 2013 - March 2014)
2013
April 29 Mon Showa Day(Showa no Hi)
May 3 Fri Constitution Day (Kenpo Kinen-bi)
4 Sat Greenery Day (Midori no Hi)
5 Sun Children’s Day (Kodomo no Hi)
6 Mon Substitute Holiday
July 15 Mon Marine Day (Umi no Hi)
September 16 Mon Respect-for-the-Aged Day (Keiro no Hi)
23 Mon Autumnal Equinox Day (Shubun no Hi)
October 14 Mon Health-Sports Day (Taiiku no Hi)
November 3 Sun Culture Day (Bunka no Hi)
4 Mon Substitute Holiday
23 Sat Labor Thanksgiving Day (Kinro Kansha no Hi)
December 23 Mon The Emperor’s Birthday (Tenno Tanjo-bi)
2014
January 1 Wed New Year’s Day (Gantan)
13 Mon Coming-of-Age Day (Seijin no Hi)
February 11 Tue National Foundation Day (Kenkoku Kinen no Hi)
March 21 Fri Vernal Equinox Day (Shunbun no Hi)
* On national holidays no classes are scheduled and college offices are closed.
In accordance with the 2013 Tsuda College academic calendar, the regular classes will
be held on the following national holidays:
Monday, April 29
Monday, September 23
Monday, October 14
Monday, November 4
Monday, December 23
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Greetings from the Center for International Exchange
Tsuda College is a private liberal arts college for women with a history of more than one
hundred and ten years since its founding. We are proud of the high quality of our education,
the close relationships between students and faculty members, and the campus, which is
surrounded with greenery and trees while conveniently located in the suburbs of Tokyo. Over
the years, Tsuda College has earned a high reputation for producing quality graduates who
contribute to society in various fields.
Another characteristic of Tsuda College students is their strong interest in intercultural
exchanges. We have exchange programs with 24 institutions in 12 countries: Australia,
Canada, China, Germany, Korea, Mexico, the Philippines, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, the
United Kingdom, and the United States. These programs provide exciting opportunities for
students, enabling them to improve their intercultural communication skills and broaden their
horizons as global citizens. We are determined to make our exchange programs inspiring
and meaningful for both the international students we welcome here and our domestic
students. We greatly appreciate your interest in our college.
Message from the Director of the Center for International Exchange
Professor Atsuko Hayakawa
Department of English
CIE Director for 2013
Tsuda College has promoted international cooperation with
academic institutions around the world ever since its founding.
The Center for International Exchange (CIE) handles exchange
agreements with partner institutions providing useful
information and opportunities to encourage international
students.
It is our privilege to assist students from abroad so that they will
be able to enjoy their stay with us at Tsuda College.
We are very much looking forward to hearing from you.
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A Profile of Tsuda College
History
In 1871, only three years after the feudal government of the Tokugawa
Shogunate collapsed, the new Meiji government sent five young
Japanese women to the United States to study. The youngest was
six-year-old Umeko Tsuda. She spent eleven years in Washington, D.C.,
where she graduated from high school.
When Umeko returned to Japan in 1882 at the age of 18, she experienced a severe case of
culture shock. She was especially distressed to see the low status of women in Japanese
society. She taught at the Peeresses’ School for a few years before returning to the United
States to study at Bryn Mawr College in 1889. After coming
back to Japan in 1892, she resumed her teaching but soon made
the decision to realize her dream to provide Japanese women
the high level of education that only men were then allowed to
have. In 1900 Umeko Tsuda founded a school called Joshi
Eigaku Juku (Women’s School of English Education) with 10
students. It was like a seed which carried the large dream of
Umeko Tsuda, who hoped that women would become equal
partners with men in society as well as in the home.
Under the educational reform which took place soon after the
end of World War II, the school was officially recognized as Tsuda Juku Daigaku, or Tsuda
College. The high level of education provided at Tsuda College was further demonstrated in
1961 when it set up an official Ph.D. program. It was the first women’s college or university to
do so in Japan.
Tsuda College has a student population of approximately
2,900. This small number allows the college to hold class
sizes to a minimum and to provide quality education.
Students, faculty members, and graduates alike share
the founder’s dream of improving both Japanese and
international society through the input of well-educated
women.
In the 21st century, it remains Tsuda’s goal to educate
young women to collaborate with those from different
cultures so that together they may build valuable
partnerships across national borders.
Founder, Umeko Tsuda, at far left
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Departments and Courses
Tsuda College consists of the Faculty of Liberal Arts and a Graduate School. Internationalexchange students can take any appropriate courses in any department. The Faculty ofLiberal Arts includes the following four departments and two interdepartmental courses:
Departments
Department of English
The department provides five major courses: English and American Literature, Linguistics,
American Studies, British Culture, and Communication Studies.
Department of International and Cultural Studies
Five major courses are available: International Law and Politics, International
Economics, Comparative Sociology, Comparative Culture, and Area Studies.
Department of Mathematics
Department of Computer Science
Each Department has undergraduate and graduate programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s,
and doctorate degrees.
Interdepartmental Courses
Multicultural Studies/International Cooperation Course
The course consists of three units: Multiculturalism and Language Education;
International Cooperation; and International Wellness.
Media Studies Course
Location
Tsuda College is located in the suburbs of Tokyo. It is about 20 km west of Shinjuku, one of
the major shopping centers and transportation hubs in Tokyo. It takes approximately 40
minutes by train from Shinjuku to Takanodai station, which is about a ten-minute walk from
the college.
In the vicinity of Tsuda, various kinds of oaks have been
preserved from the former Musashino forest. Paths along the
Tamagawa Josui aqueduct, which was built in the 17th century,
display the beauty of the four seasons. The area commands a
distant view of Mt. Fuji on clear days.
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Student Exchange Program
Tsuda’s formal student exchange program started in 1978 with the signing of an exchange
agreement with Bryn Mawr College. Since then, the College has established student
exchange or visiting programs with 24 institutions abroad. We accept international students
either for one year (April to January or September to July) or for half a year (spring semester
or fall semester), depending upon students’ preferences. In our exchange programs, we
welcome international students and send Tsuda students to one of our overseas partner
institutions. Our visiting programs are one-way arrangements in which Tsuda students take
part in study-abroad programs at partner institutions.
Tsuda Student Exchange / Visiting Programs
Country InstitutionProgram
Type
Australia Australian National University Exchange
Canada McGill University Visiting
ChinaInstitute for International StudentsNanjing University
Visiting
Germany Hochschule Bremen, University of Applied Sciences Exchange
Mexico Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Exchange
South Korea Ewha Womans University Exchange
Sweden Blekinge Institute of Technology Exchange
SpainEscuela Universitaria Cardenal CisnerosUniversidad de Alcalá
Exchange
Taiwan Tamkang University Exchange
The Philippines University of the Philippines Exchange
The United Kingdom Aberystwyth University Visiting
University of Bristol Visiting
University of Edinburgh Exchange
University of Wolverhampton Visiting
University of York Visiting
The United States Bryn Mawr College Exchange
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Visiting
Minnesota State University Moorhead Exchange
Randolph College Exchange
Spelman College Exchange
University of California, Davis Visiting
University of Kansas Exchange
Western Washington University Exchange
Sarah Lawrence College Exchange
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Courses for International Exchange Students
Japanese Language and Japanese Studies
The following courses are designed to help international exchange students study the
Japanese language and provide them with introductory as well as advanced studies on
Japan. Each semester, students are expected to take courses in Japanese as a second
language (eight hours a week*) and classes on Japanese Studies for international exchange
students (two hours a week), with the level depending upon their Japanese ability,
knowledge and interest.
Japanese language classes (Aa, Ab, Ba, Bb) are offered based on the students’ level of
language proficiency. Two credits are given to students who take one class for a year, and
one credit for half a year. Japanese I and II are offered for international students seeking a
full degree from Tsuda College. However, international exchange students with sufficient
Japanese ability may also take Japanese I and II. In all these classes, evaluation is based on
class attendance, class performance, papers and/or a written exam.
*eight hours a week = four 90-minute periods a week
Subject Level Term CreditsHours per
WeekInstructor
Japanese Language日本語指導 Aa(Intensive Japanese Aa)日本語指導 Ab(Intensive Japanese Ab)日本語指導 Ba(Intensive Japanese Ba)日本語指導 Bb(Intensive Japanese Bb)日本語 Ia(Japanese Ia)日本語 Ib(Japanese Ib)日本語 IIa(Japanese IIa)日本語 IIb(Japanese IIb)
Japanese Studies日本研究入門A(Introduction to Japanese Studies A)日本研究入門B(Introduction to Japanese Studies B)日本研究演習A(Seminar on Japanese Studies A)日本研究演習B(Seminar on Japanese Studies B)Seminar on Japanese Studies A(English)seSeminar on Japanese Studies B(English)
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Spring
Fall
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Fall
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Fall
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Seki
Ogasa
Ogasa
Seki
Yagi
Hayashi
Shiotani
Kimura
Suga
Suga
Okamoto
Okamoto
Sumi
Sumi
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Japanese Language
Aa: Kanji training*
The class, combining individual studies with class activities such as “this week’s kanji,” and
“kanji project,” helps students acquire the ability to read and write Chinese characters.
Textbooks: Basic Kanji Book Vols.1, 2 (Bonjinsha)
Intermediate Kanji Book Vols.1, 2 (Bonjinsha)
Kanji in Context (The Japan Times)
Ab: Sentence Structures and Expressions*
Students will complete exercises from textbooks and practice creating their own sentences
using appropriate sentence patterns and expressions. Part of this class is used as a
conversation session in which students talk with Japanese native students, practicing the
sentence patterns and expressions they have learned.
Textbook: Chukyu Reberu Wakatte Tsukaeru Nihongo
(The Nagoya YMCA School of Japanese Language)
A New Approach to Elementary Japanese (Kurosio)
Ba: Conversation*
In this class, students broaden the range of expressions at their command, using course
materials.
Textbooks: Formal Expressions for Japanese Interaction (The Japan Times)
Japanese "Live": Speaking Skills Learned through Listening : Pre-Intermediate &
Intermediate Level (Kurosio)
Bb: Reading*
The class focuses on reading comprehension. Each week students submit summaries of
what they have read, ask questions about what they did not understand, and discuss the
content of the readings.
Textbooks: Chukyu kara no Nihongo : Dokkai Chushin (Shintensha)
Minna no Nihongo ShokyuⅠ-Shokyu de Yomeru Topic 25 (3A Corporation)
Minna no Nihongo ShokyuⅡ-Shokyu de Yomeru Topic 25 (3A Corporation)
Rapid Reading Japanese Improving Reading Skills of Intermediate and Advanced
Students (The Japan Times)
* Textbooks may be changed, depending on the level of students.
Japanese I
The objective of Japanese I classes is to develop the basic Japanese ability necessary for
everyday life both on and off campus. Classes are open to regular first-year international
students and some qualified exchange students.
Ia: Reading and Writing
The primary goal of this course is to improve Japanese skills necessary for daily life in Japan
and attending lectures at college. Specifically, students will practice expressing their ideas
and opinions by reading and summarizing literature. The class supports students in acquiring
basic knowledge adapted for studying-abroad life in Japan. Students are required to
complete reading assignments before every class and enhance their understandings by
discussing the content of the readings and what they did not understand with classmates in
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the class. Some of the topics covered in the reading comprehension include current and
international issues, cross-cultural understandings, intercultural adjustment, marriage,
environmental issues, merits and demerits of civilization. Based on the students’ language
levels, contents of the class may be changed.
Ib: Listening and Speaking
The class aims to improve necessary Japanese skills for living in Japan and attending
lectures at college. Japanese Ib focuses on enhancing listening and speaking skills. The
class also assists students in acquiring basic knowledge adapted for studying-abroad life in
Japan. In the spring semester, newspaper articles are used as course materials. In the fall
semester, students conduct research studies on topics of their choice in addition to the class
contents including movies. Students will practice their Japanese communicating with many
Japanese people through conducting surveys and interviews. At the end of semester,
students will make presentations with a question and answer session to Japanese students
and submit a report.
Japanese II
The goal of Japanese II classes is to bring students’ Japanese level up to the standard
needed for academic assignments in regular courses. Classes are open to regular
second-year international students and exchange students who have an advanced level of
Japanese proficiency.
IIa: Reading
The objective of the course is to nurture students’ academic reading and writing skills at
Japanese universities. The class mainly focuses on improving reading comprehension. The
course schedule might be changed based on the number of enrolled students and their
Japanese language abilities.
IIb: Writing
The main course material is contemporary novels. Students are expected to complete a
reading assignment before class. During the classes, students will confirm their
understanding of the contents of the reading and participate in class discussions. After
finishing reading assignments, students write essays using the points that came out from the
class discussions.
Japanese Studies
Introduction to Japanese Studies A
Students will learn about Japanese representational culture depicted in overseas and
Japanese media and film works.
Introduction to Japanese Studies B
The class provides an opportunity to study Japanese representational culture from the
toothpick to kabuki by reviewing histories and characteristics of various kinds of
craftsmanship such as pottery, food culture, traditional performing arts, fashion, high-tech
electric appliances, and graphics. Several guest speakers are invited to give speeches.
Students are expected to make presentations on their fieldwork related to the class contents.
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Seminar on Japanese Studies A
This Japanese studies class is designed for international students. Students discuss history
of modern Japan from the 1890’s to the 1920’s based on the course materials (magazine
and newspaper articles). The course materials and topics will be decided taking into
consideration of the number of enrolled students and their Japanese language abilities.
Seminar on Japanese Studies B
This Japanese studies class is designed for international students. Students will discuss the
history of modern Japan from the 1930’s to the 1950’s based on the course materials
(magazine and newspaper articles). The course materials and topics will be decided taking
into consideration of the number of enrolled students and their Japanese language abilities.
Seminar on Japanese Studies A (conducted in English)
This class is designed for International students and Japanese students who want to
understand different points of view about Japan. Topics covered in the Spring course
emphasize "life" aspects of work-life in Japanese society. The comparative aspect of the
course compares Japanese society with other societies around the world. Students
contribute their personal experiences at home and abroad during small group discussions in
international-English and -Japanese.
All students have the chance to practice using direct/indirect, expressive/reserved styles
more flexibly in order to increase their effectiveness in international-Japanese contexts at
home and abroad. During the first 3 classes students explore the portfolio of topics available
for the Spring and together choose those they are most interested in.
Seminar on Japanese Studies B (conducted in English)
This class is designed for International students and Japanese students who want to
understand different points of view about Japan. Topics covered in the Fall course emphasize
"work" aspects of work-life in Japanese society.
The comparative aspect of the course compares Japanese society with other societies
around the world. Students contribute their personal experiences at home and abroad during
small group discussions in international-English and -Japanese.
The intercultural aspect of the course looks at cultural values and communication styles in
order to increase effectiveness in international-Japanese contexts at home and abroad.
During the first 3 classes students explore the portfolio of topics available for the Fall and
together choose those they are most interested in.
General and Specialized Studies (for All Students)
Tsuda’s four departments (English, International and Cultural Studies, Mathematics, and
Computer Science) offer a large number of courses. In addition, there are a variety of
classes in General Education, Foreign Languages, and Physical Education.
In principle, all the lecture classes are open to international exchange students whose
Japanese is advanced enough to allow them to follow the coursework. Some seminars are
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also open. International exchange students can take classes conducted in English if the
subject is appropriate to their program of study. Foreign languages and gymnastic classes
are also available. Instruction in computer science is offered by the Department of
Computer Science. For international exchange students wishing to learn more about Japan,
the following subjects might be of particular interest:
Subjects that focus on Japan (All single-semester courses)
Subject
日本国憲法 Japanese Constitution
日本史概説 A History of Japan A
日本史概説 B History of Japan B
日本研究 (沖縄研究) A Japanese Studies (Okinawa Studies) A
日本研究 (沖縄研究) B Japanese Studies (Okinawa Studies) B
日本研究 (日本経済史) Japanese Studies (Japanese Economic History)
日本研究 (現代日本経済論)Japanese Studies (Contemporary Theories of theJapanese Economy)
日本研究 (日本近代史) A Japanese Studies (Japanese Modern History ) A
日本研究 (日本近代史) B Japanese Studies (Japanese Modern History ) B
日本研究 (Japanese Society) A* Japanese Studies (Japanese Society) A*
日本研究 (Japanese Society) B* Japanese Studies (Japanese Society) B*
日本研究 (古典文学) A Japanese Studies (Classical Literature) A
日本研究 (古典文学) B Japanese Studies (Classical Literature) B
日本研究 (近現代文学) A Japanese Studies (Modern Literature) A
日本研究 (近現代文学) B Japanese Studies (Modern Literature) B
* These classes provide international students an opportunity to discuss Japanese society
with Japanese students in both English and Japanese.
In all cases, international exchange students wishing to take a General or Specialized
Studies class should consult with both their academic adviser and the course instructor
before registration.
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Support for International Exchange Students
Center for International Exchange
A specialized adviser and other staff members at the Center for International Exchange (CIE)
offer a variety of services for international students. They assist international students in
applying for resident cards, national health insurance, and scholarships, and provide
information on social and cultural exchanges, such as homestay programs and various
events inside and outside Tsuda College.
Academic Advisers
Each international exchange student has an academic adviser, who will advise her on
choosing classes and making her academic life productive.
Big Sisters
Some Tsuda students help international students as “Big Sisters.”
Plum Park
“Plum Park” is a student association which provides support for the daily and academic lives
of international students at Tsuda College. This support includes tutoring, and giving
information about everyday life and social exchange events for domestic and international
students.
Extra-curricular Activities
Extra-curricular activities are organized by over eighty groups of students at Tsuda College,
and include athletic circles, music circles and circles focusing on many other areas of interest.
We suggest that international students who are interested in joining visit these circles with
their Big Sisters and friends. These activities provide international students with good
opportunities to develop friendships with Japanese students and learn about Japanese
culture.
Some of the circles are as follows:
- They go to the airport to welcome international students.
- They explain the dormitory rules and the use of dormitory facilities.
- They notify international students about information given out and decisions made at
dormitory assembly meetings.
- They give explanations about the notices posted on bulletin boards in the dormitory.
- Athletic Circles: Tennis, Skiing, Field Hockey, Social Dance, Aikido, Japanese Archery,
Shorinji-Kenpo, Basketball, Swimming
- Music Circles: Mandolin, String Orchestra, Brass Band, Women's Chorus, Light Music,
Koto
- Culture Circles: Noh and Kyogen, Flower Arrangement, Tea Ceremony, Calligraphy,
Drawing, Playing Go
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Main Facilities on Campus
Dormitories
Tsuda College has three on-campus dormitories, Toryo, Seiryo, and Shiraumeryo, with a total
capacity of 300 students.
Toryo Seiryo Shiraumeryo
As a rule, international exchange students are advised to live in the dormitories. These living
units are run on the principle of student autonomy, and residents are required to follow the
rules and regulations laid out by each dormitory, including curfew and cleaning duties. The
dormitories do not provide meals. However, there are fully equipped communal kitchens with
cooking utensils, and most dormitory students prepare their own meals. Each room is
furnished, and Tsuda College will loan international students items such as electric kettles,
rice cookers, desk lamps, bicycles, etc.
Since the number of international students is relatively small, living in the dormitory has the
advantage of helping them immerse themselves in everyday life with Japanese students,
improve their Japanese, and increase their knowledge of many aspects of Japanese culture.
Dormitories are closed during part of the school vacation period. International students are
encouraged to consult the CIE staff to find out about opportunities available for homestaying
and traveling during these periods.
Cafeteria
Two cafeterias are conveniently located on campus. They offer
students lunches and suppers at reasonable prices on weekdays.
Computer Center
There are about 300 computers available for the use of the students,
and assistants help students with computer-related problems. The Computer Center provides
college e-mail accounts and instructions about Wi-Fi
usage on campus.
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Wellness Center
The Wellness Center offers a variety of services in order to help
students enjoy a healthy student life. Staff members include a
physician, a dermatologist, a gynecologist, a psychiatric
counselor, a health nurse and a nutritionist. The Center
conducts medical check-ups, gives advice on health, and offers
counseling for personal problems.
Library
The library has approximately 380,000 books and 3,500 academic journals in both Japanese
and other languages. In the reference room users have access to 10,000 works: dictionaries,
statistical reference works, and encyclopedias from the U.K., the United States, France,
Germany and Russia. It also has microfilms of various historical materials. Moreover, online
journals, newspapers, and other online tools can be accessed using library computers,
workstations in classrooms, and computers on campus.
Tsuda College is a member of the Tama Academic
Consortium (TAC), which also includes the
International Christian University, the Kunitachi
College of Music, Tokyo Keizai University, and
Musashino Art University. International students are
allowed to use libraries of the consortium members
if they present their Tsuda College ID card and a
letter of introduction to the member library from the Tsuda College library. A letter of
introduction will be issued at the library upon request.
AV Library
The AV library is equipped with 10,000 CDs and audio tapes,
including language learning materials for a great variety of different
languages, poems, classical/popular music, and 10,000 DVDs and
video tapes of movies, documentary films, plays, and art
productions. International students can enjoy studying Japanese
culture and language through both the library’s serious and more
lighthearted resources (such as manga). International broadcasts
from CNN, BBC, and Discovery Channel, etc., can be viewed live in the AV library.
Chapel
On campus, inside the Tsuda Umeko Hall, there is a
chapel built in 1964 with a donation from Kiyo
Okajima, a 1919 graduate. Every Thursday during
lunch break, interested students, faculty and staff
members, and alumni gather to attend Chapel
Service. There are also special Chapel Services
held for Christmas and Commencement.
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Cost of Studying at Tsuda College
Japan is widely known to be a country where living expenses are relatively high. International
exchange students are required to have sufficient financial resources to cover educational
costs and living expenses while studying at Tsuda College.
To support international exchange students financially, Tsuda College provides Tsuda
College Overseas Scholarships (up to a maximum of 300,000 yen) to qualified students.
Those who are not receiving other scholarship aid exceeding 50,000 yen per month are
eligible to apply.
International exchange students may apply for a Student Exchange Support Program
Scholarship (80,000 yen per month) funded by the Japan Student Services Organization
(JASSO). Each year, several international exchange
students enrolled at Tsuda College receive this
scholarship. In order to apply, applicants need to receive
a recommendation from Tsuda College as an
endorsement from the host institution.
In general, we offer international exchange students the
resources, services, and accommodations to live
comfortably on campus.
Estimated Living Expenses
An estimate of fees and other expenses (2013 academic year)
Expenditure Item Cost Period
On-Campus Accommodation*
Dormitory Fees (Single Room) ¥120,000
SemesterDormitory Fees (Double Room) ¥120,000
Utilities ¥42,500
National Health Insurance ¥4,850 Semester
Personal Liability Insurance for Students offeredby the National Federation of UniversityCo-operative Associations
¥1,420
Example:For the academicyear from April 2013through March 2014
Food ¥30,000 Month
Books and Supplies ¥10,000 Semester
Cell Phone ¥5,000 Month
Miscellaneous ¥20,000 Month
Expenses willvary dependingon the individual.
* Campus accommodation charges may differ based on the conditions of the exchange
agreement between home institutions and Tsuda College. All dormitory residents are
equally responsible for utility expenses.
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Course List
* Subjects which are underlined are conducted in English.
* Each class is 90 minutes in length.
* This course list is not comprehensive.
* Some courses are not offered every semester.
Department of English
Freshman, Junior, and Senior Seminars are offered.
The Junior and Senior Seminars center on areas of specialization. (A few of the seminars
are conducted in English - sometimes they are designed for one semester, but most
are offered for a full year.)
English Classes:
Intensive Reading, Literary Reading, Academic Writing, Oral English, Academic Listening,
Grammar, Junior Academic English, Presentation Skills, Film Reviewing, Public Speaking,
Journalistic English, Japanese-English Translation
Other Foreign Languages: Chinese, French, German, Korean, Russian, Spanish
English and American Literature:
History of English Literature, Survey of the English Novel, The English Novel, Survey of
English Poetry, English Poetry, English Drama, Introduction to Shakespeare, History of
American Literature, The American Novel, American Drama, English and American
Literary Criticism, English and American Literature Special Lectures, The Bible as
Literature
Culture:
Topics in British Culture, Contemporary English Society, Topics in American Studies, U.S.
History
Linguistics:
History of the English Language, Survey of Linguistics, Old and Middle English,
Semantics and Pragmatics, Sociolinguistics, Morphology, English Phonology,
Comparative Study of Japanese and English, Phonetics, English Linguistics Special
Lecture, Latin (Grammar), Greek (Grammar)
Communication:
Survey of Communication Studies, Language and Communication, Intercultural
Communication Theory, Oral Communication
Teaching English as a Foreign Language:
Survey of Second Language Acquisition, Cognitive Science and Language Teaching,
Teaching English in Elementary School
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Teaching Japanese as a Second Language:
Cognitive Science and Language Teaching, Teaching Japanese as a Second Language,
Making Materials for Teaching Japanese, Second Language Acquisition, Practicum in
Teaching Japanese, Survey of the Japanese Language, Survey of Japanese Grammar,
Special Studies in the Japanese Language
Department of International and Cultural Studies
Basic English Classes: Extensive Reading, Intensive Reading, Oral English, Composition,
Pronunciation, Reading Skills, Listening
English Classes: Lecture, Practice
Basic Languages: Chinese, French, German, Korean, Russian, Spanish
Basic Subjects: Introduction to International and Cultural Studies, Introduction to
Comparative Culture, Introductory of Area Studies
Seminars: Seminar Ⅰ-Ⅳ
Core Subjects:
International Politics and Law: International Politics, International Organization,
International Law, Private International Law, Comparative Politics
International Economy: International Economy, International Business and
Management, International Finance, World Industry and Trade, Development Economics
Comparative Society: International Sociology, Theory of Comparative Sociology,
Comparative Education, Media and Society, International Development Studies
Comparative Culture: Comparative Religion, History of Social Thought, Modern Culture,
Introduction to Theoretical Linguistics, Literature
Area Studies: American Politics, American Economy, American Society, Canadian
Studies, Latin-American Politics and Economy, Latin-American Society and Culture,
European Politics, European Economy, European Society, European Culture,
Scandinavian Studies, East European Studies, Eurasian Studies, The Process of
European Integration, Australian Studies, East Asian Studies, Southeast Asian Studies,
Japanese Studies, Middle Eastern Politics and Economy, Middle Eastern Society and
Culture, African Studies
Others: Lecture on International Organization, Study on International Cooperation,
Constitution, Civil Law, Administrative Law, Introduction to Micro and Macro Economics,
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Methodology of Social Research, Family (Comparative Society), Psychoanalysis, Mass
Communication, Descriptive Geography, Physical Geography, Topography, History of
Western Political Thought, Environment and International Relations, Culture and
Representation, British History, Study of Educational Problems
Department of Mathematics
Seminars, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Computer Programming, Computer Literacy,
Introduction to Probability and Statistics, Introduction to Algebra, Introduction to General
Topology, Introduction to Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Algebra, Advanced Topology,
Theory of Manifolds, Complex Analysis, Differential Equations, Computer Simulation, Logic
and Computer Science, Theory of Computation, Cryptography and Information , Wavelets
and Signal Analysis, Introduction to Information and Communication Network,
Mathematics of Phenomena
Department of Computer Science
Introduction to Programming, Object-Oriented Programming I, Data Representation,
Basics of Mathematics for Computer Science, Calculus, Object-Oriented Programming II,
Application Design, Computer Algorithms A, Computer Algorithms B, Linear Algebra,
Probability and Statistics, Multimedia, Communication Systems, Computer Network,
System Programming, Computer Literacy I, Introduction to the World Wide Web, Discrete
Mathematics, Computer Literacy II, Computer Architecture, Computer Graphics, Database
Systems, Web Content Design, Information Security, Intelligent Systems, Digital Image
Processing, Programming Language Theory, Social Information Systems, Data Mining,
Natural Language Processing, Operating System, Interactive System, Cryptography,
Mathematical Finance
General Education
Humanities
Philosophy, Psychology, Introduction to Christianity, History of Christianity, World
Literature, Japanese Literature, The World of Language, Introduction to Intercultural
Communication, Japanese Linguistics, Japanese Composition, Music
Social Science
Feminist Legal Studies, The Japanese Constitution, Law, Political Science, Economics,
World History, Japanese History, Social Psychology, Cultural Anthropology, Sociology,
Introduction to International and Cultural Studies, Study of the Third World
Science and Math
Information Processing, The Physical Environment We Live In, Matter and Life,
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Information and Society, Science and Human Beings, Life and Mankind, Mental Health
Interdisciplinary Study
Interdisciplinary Study of Contemporary Problems, Women’s Studies, Peace Studies,
Human Sexology
Foreign Languages: English, Chinese, French, Korean, German, Russian, Spanish
Physical Education: Health Education, Movement Education, Leisure Education, Special
Studies
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International Exchange Committee
Director: Atsuko Hayakawa
Committee Members for International Exchange
Department of English: Atsuko Hayakawa
Jonathan Picken
Kunio Shin
Satoko Hayashi
Department of International and Cultural Studies:
Makiko Okamoto
Motoya Nakamura
Takehiro Misawa
Department of Mathematics and Department of Computer Science:
Kazuo Matsuno
Chief Officer, the Center for International Exchange:
Shoko Yokohama
Study Abroad Adviser: Hiroko Ono
Center for International Exchange
Tsuda College
2-1-1 Tsuda-machi, Kodaira-shi, Tokyo, 187-8577 JAPAN
Phone: +81 42342 5164
Fax: +81 42342 5290
Email: [email protected]
http://www2.tsuda.ac.jp/cie/eng/ http://www.tsuda.ac.jp/en/
Center for International Exchange
2-1-1 Tsuda-machi, Kodaira-shi
Tokyo 187-8577 JAPAN