INTERNATIONAL MASTER’ S PROGRAM IN JAPANESE HUMANITIES

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The former Humani�es building from the front gate (photo 1924)

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KYusHu unIVersItY Founded in 1911 as one of Japan’s seven imperial universities, Kyushu University has established itself as a leader in education and research in Japan and beyond. Comprehensive in its academic reach, the university has eleven undergraduate departments, eighteen graduate schools, and numerous affiliated research centers.

Kyushu University’s original Faculty of Letters was established in 1924 and has continued to develop and flourish. At the undergraduate level we now offer twenty-one subjects of study within four disciplinary fields: Philosophy, History, Literature, and Human Sciences. The Graduate School of Humanities consists of eleven master’s programs and ten doctorate courses. With the aim of educating global citizens, Kyushu University has created an increasingly international curriculum, including the International Master’s Program (IMAP) in Japanese Humanities within the Graduate School of Humanities.

Fukuoka, home to Kyushu University, is a pleasant and cosmopolitan coastal city of around two million residents, and is the largest metropolis on the subtropical island of Kyushu. The city boasts a compelling cityscape with traditional and modern architecture, cultural and historic sites, many museums, theaters, and cosmopolitan shopping—all set against a backdrop of scenic mountains and beautiful seascapes. Moreover, Fukuoka has a well-deserved reputation for fine food and an ecologically balanced lifestyle such that it frequently appears in lists of the world’s top ten “most livable cities.” From its premodern history as a portal to other parts of Asia and Europe to its burgeoning international trade and many international flights, Fukuoka continues to play a pivotal role as Japan’s gateway to cultural and economic exchange.

We welcome you to a rich international life at one of Japan’s premier academic institutions: Kyushu University.

Hakozaki Campus and environs

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KYusHu unIVersItY Founded in 1911 as one of Japan’s seven imperial universities, Kyushu University has established itself as a leader in education and research in Japan and beyond. Comprehensive in its academic reach, the university has eleven undergraduate departments, eighteen graduate schools, and numerous affiliated research centers.

Kyushu University’s original Faculty of Letters was established in 1924 and has continued to develop and flourish. At the undergraduate level we now offer twenty-one subjects of study within four disciplinary fields: Philosophy, History, Literature, and Human Sciences. The Graduate School of Humanities consists of eleven master’s programs and ten doctorate courses. With the aim of educating global citizens, Kyushu University has created an increasingly international curriculum, including the International Master’s Program (IMAP) in Japanese Humanities within the Graduate School of Humanities.

Fukuoka, home to Kyushu University, is a pleasant and cosmopolitan coastal city of around two million residents, and is the largest metropolis on the subtropical island of Kyushu. The city boasts a compelling cityscape with traditional and modern architecture, cultural and historic sites, many museums, theaters, and cosmopolitan shopping—all set against a backdrop of scenic mountains and beautiful seascapes. Moreover, Fukuoka has a well-deserved reputation for fine food and an ecologically balanced lifestyle such that it frequently appears in lists of the world’s top ten “most livable cities.” From its premodern history as a portal to other parts of Asia and Europe to its burgeoning international trade and many international flights, Fukuoka continues to play a pivotal role as Japan’s gateway to cultural and economic exchange.

We welcome you to a rich international life at one of Japan’s premier academic institutions: Kyushu University.

Hakozaki Campus and environs

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IntroductIon

THE INTERNATIONAL MASTER’S PROGRAM (IMAP) IN JAPANESE HUMANITIESThe IMAP in Japanese Humanities is a two-year master’s program offered to a select group of international and local students. It features the study of Japan’s cultures. The concept of culture is defined broadly, with courses in the fields of art history, history, linguistics, premodern languages, religion, and other facets of the humanities. In keeping with the Graduate School’s general policy, students in the IMAP in Japanese Humanities undertake study in a wide range of subjects outside their major area of research interest.

The IMAP in Japanese Humanities is unique in that it offers graduate-level courses on Japanese culture and humanities in English while situated within a humanities faculty that provides a full roster of courses in Japanese. Students benefit from the rich intellectual life at Kyushu University and are able to register in Japanese- or English-taught courses across the university. The program is further characterized by closely supervised instruction and small seminar format classes. Seminars are customized to meet the long-term academic goals of each student. We also offer advanced reading courses in selected fields and specialized Japanese (kanbun, bungo, sōrōbun). Our courses are comparable in quality and level of instruction to master’s degree programs in the finest institutions worldwide, including Ivy League and other top-tier universities, with the added advantage of proximity to cultural and historical resources and the educational context of a Japanese university.

Students with an undergraduate degree (BA) who seek a graduate degree in one or more subjects within the Japanese humanities, as well as students who already hold an MA but who desire further training for a terminal MA, or to be more competitive for PhD programs in Japan or abroad, are welcome to apply. After their acceptance into the program, IMAP in Japanese Humanities students will choose a specialist track (focusing on one field) or a generalist track, depending on their future goals and plans. All students write a thesis under the guidance of an academic advisor during their second year of study.

Professor Michiaki Takayama, Dean

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PrograM facultY carey BenoM (linguistics, lexical semantics, space in language, contrastive analysis)Phd, university of oregonHis research employs corpora and other means to investigate the semantics of terms denoting spatial relations in Japanese and English from a cognitive/functional perspective. His teaching covers the structure, typology, history, and sociopragmatics of Japanese, and he has previously taught courses on language and cognition, categories in language, the English lexicon, and first-year Chinese.

cynthea J. Bogel (Japanese art and architectural history, Buddhist visual cultures of asia)Phd, Harvard universityHer research features the culture and religious thought of Japan and East Asia, especially Buddhist visual culture (icons, ritual practices, temple design, patronage). She has also published on ukiyoe prints, textiles and crafts (kōgei), and is a former museum curator. She has taught all periods of Japanese art and architectural history, South and East Asian art history and visual cultures, and methodologies of art history.

ellen Van goetHeM (History, archaeology, religious beliefs of ancient Japan)Phd, ghent universityHer research focuses on the Nara and Heian periods, in particular on the layout of Chinese-style capital cities, on religious and philosophical thought underpinning the construction of these cities, and on inscribed wooden tablets (mokkan). She teaches courses in ancient Japanese history, material culture, and thought; classical Japanese (bungo); and East-West encounters.

Jeff KurasHIge (Medieval Japanese history, premodern Japanese diplomatics) Phd, Harvard universityHis research deals primarily with the Muromachi and Sengoku periods, in particular on the creation of the kashindan retainer corps and the socio-economic transformations of the age. He teaches kanbun and sōrōbun and has also taught numerous courses dealing with early modern and modern Japan.

Left to right: IMAP professors Van Goethem, Bogel, and Kurashige

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PrograM facultY carey BenoM (linguistics, lexical semantics, space in language, contrastive analysis)Phd, university of oregonHis research employs corpora and other means to investigate the semantics of terms denoting spatial relations in Japanese and English from a cognitive/functional perspective. His teaching covers the structure, typology, history, and sociopragmatics of Japanese, and he has previously taught courses on language and cognition, categories in language, the English lexicon, and first-year Chinese.

cynthea J. Bogel (Japanese art and architectural history, Buddhist visual cultures of asia)Phd, Harvard universityHer research features the culture and religious thought of Japan and East Asia, especially Buddhist visual culture (icons, ritual practices, temple design, patronage). She has also published on ukiyoe prints, textiles and crafts (kōgei), and is a former museum curator. She has taught all periods of Japanese art and architectural history, South and East Asian art history and visual cultures, and methodologies of art history.

ellen Van goetHeM (History, archaeology, religious beliefs of ancient Japan)Phd, ghent universityHer research focuses on the Nara and Heian periods, in particular on the layout of Chinese-style capital cities, on religious and philosophical thought underpinning the construction of these cities, and on inscribed wooden tablets (mokkan). She teaches courses in ancient Japanese history, material culture, and thought; classical Japanese (bungo); and East-West encounters.

Jeff KurasHIge (Medieval Japanese history, premodern Japanese diplomatics) Phd, Harvard universityHis research deals primarily with the Muromachi and Sengoku periods, in particular on the creation of the kashindan retainer corps and the socio-economic transformations of the age. He teaches kanbun and sōrōbun and has also taught numerous courses dealing with early modern and modern Japan.

Left to right: IMAP professors Van Goethem, Bogel, and Kurashige

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courses

cultureJapanese culture I: the arts and Visual cultures of Japan (I) / BogelSelected works of art, architecture, and visual culture are examined as objects/sites with material and visual properties, and as cultural products. Part I comprises the study of various genres and sites, including painting, sculpture, religious and secular crafts, gardens, architecture, temple plans, and historical sites from the proto-historic through early Kamakura periods (fifth to thirteenth centuries).

Japanese culture II: the early archipelago / Van goethemThis is an advanced introduction to the richness of Japanese civilization in ancient times. The lectures will present an overview of cultural developments on the Japanese archipelago from their obscure beginnings to the stage of early state formation.

Japanese culture III: the arts and Visual cultures of Japan (II) / BogelSelected works of art, architecture, and visual culture are examined as objects/sites with material and visual properties, and as cultural products. Part II comprises the study of various genre and sites, including painting, sculpture, contemporary installations, ceramics, textiles, gardens, and temples from the early Kamakura period (ca. 1200) to the present.

Japanese culture IV: state and authority in ancient Japan / Van goethemThis course explores the various instruments used by Japan’s early rulers to legitimize, enhance, and sustain their authority. Focusing on the period between the late seventh and early ninth century, attention is paid to myth, historical writing, ritual, religion, symbols, and large-scale construction projects.

Japanese culture V: Visual culture and religious thought—Japan in asia / BogelThe course considers selected works from within Japanese Buddhist visual culture and other religious traditions, including Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, paintings and statues, ritual objects and ritual halls or spaces. We will consider the diverse forms of artistic representation and ritual that informed the production and reception of icons in the temple and in society, their Asian sources, and their modern status.

IMAP professor Benom

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Japanese culture VI: a History in Books and texts / Van goethemThis course deals with the study of premodern Japanese texts and provides an introduction to classical Japanese (bungo). Using a selection of Nara- and Heian-period texts, students gain an understanding of the grammar and lexicon. The texts are also situated within their historical, religious, philosophical, social, and cultural contexts.

Japanese culture VII: reading seminar in Japanese thought and culture / Van goethemThe themes and texts covered in this seminar will vary yearly based on the needs of the students enrolled. Depending on the language abilities of the participants, selected texts may include primary sources as well as secondary scholarship in Japanese and/or Western languages.

Japanese culture VIII: reading seminar / BogelThis seminar comprises a changing topic in Japanese art, culture, and/or thought. Examples include an artistic genre (e.g., ukiyoe, Buddhist icons, textiles, etc.) or period, or a particular patron or other theme (e.g., Buddhist material trade with East Asia, museum studies, Kyoto’s art and architecture, the impact of modernity, contemporary art, etc.). When possible, the seminar theme will be paired with an exhibition at a regional museum.

HIstorYJapanese History I: Japan Past and Present—a survey of Japanese History / KurashigeAn overview of Japanese history from the Jomon period through the early modern age, introducing students to historiographical trends by means of recent publications in English and Japanese.

Japanese History II: Issues in Japanese History I / KurashigeA survey of the great “classics” of English-language historiography in the field of Japanese history. The themes and periods examined in this seminar will vary year to year depending on the needs of the Specialist participants in the course.

Japanese History III: Issues in Japanese History II / KurashigeA continuation of Japanese History II, this seminar examines recent scholarship in Japanese history.

Japanese History IV: Introductory Kanbun / KurashigeKnowledge of kanbun grammar is critical to the understanding of premodern Japanese documents. This course introduces students to the language of classical and medieval Japan.

Japanese History V: Introductory sorobun / KurashigeAn understanding of kanbun allows students to read documents written prior to the Muromachi period, but knowledge of sōrōbun is required to decipher documents produced in the Sengoku and Edo periods. This course explores the basics of the sōrōbun grammar through an investigation of Sengoku-period documents.

Japanese History VI: advanced sorobun / KurashigeThis course builds upon the foundation provided in Japanese History V by introducing students to more advanced sōrōbun grammar and to different regional dialects.

readings in Japanese History I / KurashigeDespite exploration of similar topics, Japanese and Western scholastic approaches are very different. Initial exposures to a differing methodology can be difficult for students, and this course attempts to ease the transition by reading introductory history articles in Japanese so that students can become familiar with the grammar, style, and terminology used in Japanese historiography.

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readings in Japanese History II / KurashigeThis course introduces students to more complicated articles and topics, such that by the completion of this semester, they should be able to maneuver any scholastic work dealing with Japanese history.

lInguIstIcsJapanese linguistics I: an Introduction to linguistic analysis / BenomThe course is an introduction to the study of human language as a scientific and humanistic discipline. We will introduce the basic concepts of the lexicon, phonology, morphosyntax, semantics, pragmatics, and language change.

Japanese linguistics II: Japanese from a typological and genetic Perspective / BenomThis course surveys the linguistic diversity of the world, with special emphasis on noting the categories into which Japanese falls, and on contrasting Japanese with other languages of East Asia (primarily Chinese) and English. It also introduces methodologies of historical and comparative linguistics, surveying scholarly arguments about the (possible) genetic relationships of Japanese.

Japanese linguistics III: Japanese language, culture, and Identity / BenomLanguage is the coding system for a culture. From this perspective, the Japanese language will be examined in light of what it reveals about Japanese culture. Special reference will be made to status and politeness, and to the interconnection between language, culture, and identity.

Japanese linguistics IV: linguistic analysis of Japanese / BenomThis double (4-credit) course will guide students through an introduction to the linguistic analysis of Japanese. We will cover the sounds (phonetics, phonology), word forms (lexicon and morphology), grammar (syntax), meaning (semantics) and social and contextual use (pragmatics) of Japanese.

Japanese linguistics V: Issues in Japanese syntax, semantics, and Pragmatics / BenomThis course will be an investigation into various issues in the syntax, semantics, and pragmatics of Japanese currently being debated in the literature, such as metaphor, space and motion, subjectivity/objectivity, complex predicates, etc. The topics covered will change each time the course is taught.

Japanese: language and gender / BenomHow, and why, do men and women speak Japanese differently? How are power and other aspects of social relations related to language use? These are some of the questions we will ask in this course, where we will explore how language can be studied systematically on many levels, using both quantitative and qualitative methods.

the History of the Japanese language / BenomThis course will focus on introducing four areas: the historical changes of the sounds (phonology) and grammar (morphosyntax) of Japanese, the development and changes of the Japanese writing system, and the history of language contact in Japan.

Master’s tHesIs tutorIalMaster’s thesis tutorial / Benom, Bogel, Kurashige, Van goethemA master’s thesis is required of all students. During this course students will be introduced to new methodologies, source materials, and other important aspects of scholarship and scholarly writing.

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Japanese culture VI: a History in Books and texts / Van goethemThis course deals with the study of premodern Japanese texts and provides an introduction to classical Japanese (bungo). Using a selection of Nara- and Heian-period texts, students gain an understanding of the grammar and lexicon. The texts are also situated within their historical, religious, philosophical, social, and cultural contexts.

Japanese culture VII: reading seminar in Japanese thought and culture / Van goethemThe themes and texts covered in this seminar will vary yearly based on the needs of the students enrolled. Depending on the language abilities of the participants, selected texts may include primary sources as well as secondary scholarship in Japanese and/or Western languages.

Japanese culture VIII: reading seminar / BogelThis seminar comprises a changing topic in Japanese art, culture, and/or thought. Examples include an artistic genre (e.g., ukiyoe, Buddhist icons, textiles, etc.) or period, or a particular patron or other theme (e.g., Buddhist material trade with East Asia, museum studies, Kyoto’s art and architecture, the impact of modernity, contemporary art, etc.). When possible, the seminar theme will be paired with an exhibition at a regional museum.

HIstorYJapanese History I: Japan Past and Present—a survey of Japanese History / KurashigeAn overview of Japanese history from the Jomon period through the early modern age, introducing students to historiographical trends by means of recent publications in English and Japanese.

Japanese History II: Issues in Japanese History I / KurashigeA survey of the great “classics” of English-language historiography in the field of Japanese history. The themes and periods examined in this seminar will vary year to year depending on the needs of the Specialist participants in the course.

Japanese History III: Issues in Japanese History II / KurashigeA continuation of Japanese History II, this seminar examines recent scholarship in Japanese history.

Japanese History IV: Introductory Kanbun / KurashigeKnowledge of kanbun grammar is critical to the understanding of premodern Japanese documents. This course introduces students to the language of classical and medieval Japan.

Japanese History V: Introductory sorobun / KurashigeAn understanding of kanbun allows students to read documents written prior to the Muromachi period, but knowledge of sōrōbun is required to decipher documents produced in the Sengoku and Edo periods. This course explores the basics of the sōrōbun grammar through an investigation of Sengoku-period documents.

Japanese History VI: advanced sorobun / KurashigeThis course builds upon the foundation provided in Japanese History V by introducing students to more advanced sōrōbun grammar and to different regional dialects.

readings in Japanese History I / KurashigeDespite exploration of similar topics, Japanese and Western scholastic approaches are very different. Initial exposures to a differing methodology can be difficult for students, and this course attempts to ease the transition by reading introductory history articles in Japanese so that students can become familiar with the grammar, style, and terminology used in Japanese historiography.

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readings in Japanese History II / KurashigeThis course introduces students to more complicated articles and topics, such that by the completion of this semester, they should be able to maneuver any scholastic work dealing with Japanese history.

lInguIstIcsJapanese linguistics I: an Introduction to linguistic analysis / BenomThe course is an introduction to the study of human language as a scientific and humanistic discipline. We will introduce the basic concepts of the lexicon, phonology, morphosyntax, semantics, pragmatics, and language change.

Japanese linguistics II: Japanese from a typological and genetic Perspective / BenomThis course surveys the linguistic diversity of the world, with special emphasis on noting the categories into which Japanese falls, and on contrasting Japanese with other languages of East Asia (primarily Chinese) and English. It also introduces methodologies of historical and comparative linguistics, surveying scholarly arguments about the (possible) genetic relationships of Japanese.

Japanese linguistics III: Japanese language, culture, and Identity / BenomLanguage is the coding system for a culture. From this perspective, the Japanese language will be examined in light of what it reveals about Japanese culture. Special reference will be made to status and politeness, and to the interconnection between language, culture, and identity.

Japanese linguistics IV: linguistic analysis of Japanese / BenomThis double (4-credit) course will guide students through an introduction to the linguistic analysis of Japanese. We will cover the sounds (phonetics, phonology), word forms (lexicon and morphology), grammar (syntax), meaning (semantics) and social and contextual use (pragmatics) of Japanese.

Japanese linguistics V: Issues in Japanese syntax, semantics, and Pragmatics / BenomThis course will be an investigation into various issues in the syntax, semantics, and pragmatics of Japanese currently being debated in the literature, such as metaphor, space and motion, subjectivity/objectivity, complex predicates, etc. The topics covered will change each time the course is taught.

Japanese: language and gender / BenomHow, and why, do men and women speak Japanese differently? How are power and other aspects of social relations related to language use? These are some of the questions we will ask in this course, where we will explore how language can be studied systematically on many levels, using both quantitative and qualitative methods.

the History of the Japanese language / BenomThis course will focus on introducing four areas: the historical changes of the sounds (phonology) and grammar (morphosyntax) of Japanese, the development and changes of the Japanese writing system, and the history of language contact in Japan.

Master’s tHesIs tutorIalMaster’s thesis tutorial / Benom, Bogel, Kurashige, Van goethemA master’s thesis is required of all students. During this course students will be introduced to new methodologies, source materials, and other important aspects of scholarship and scholarly writing.

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affIlIated facultY

Kei KataoKa, History of Indian Philosophy

tomoyuki KuBo, linguistics

Kazuo MIYaMoto, archaeology

Yoshiaki naKaJIMa, asian History

nobuaki nIsHIoKa, english linguistics

akio onJo, geography

tsutomu saKaMoto, linguistics

Kazuhiro sHIMIZu, History of Islamic civilization

akihiko taKagI, geography

Yasushi taKano, american literature

ayumi ueYaMa, linguistics

nobumitsu uKaI, english literature

Hakozaki Campus

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courses BY affIlIated facultYcultureeast asian Maritime History / nakajima Through an investigation of trade and foreign exchange in the East Asian seas during the fourteenth through seventeenth centuries, students will observe the interconnectivity between Japan, China, and East Asia as a whole.

History of Islamic civilization / shimizuBy understanding both “Islamic History” itself and the Japanese methods of studying Islamic culture, this course seeks to explore how Japan views premodern Islamic history.

Japanese archaeology / Miyamoto This class aims to further the student’s understanding of Japanese archaeology by contextualizing it within the framework of East Asian history as a whole.

geograPHYgeography of Kyushu / takagi Beginning with Fukuoka, students in this course will explore a number of locations in Kyushu in order to better understand the special characteristics of Japanese geography. During the year, multiple daytrips will be planned.

Japanese urban geography / onjo This course introduces students to the geography of present-day Japan. Industrial regions, redeveloped city zones, and preserved towns will all be examined. There will be numerous daytrips to survey a number of sites.

lInguIstIcselementary sanskrit / Kataoka Since its introduction to the Japanese archipelago, Buddhism has had a deep influence on Japanese culture. This course introduces the students to Sanskrit, one of the liturgical languages of Buddhism, as a vehicle to better comprehend Japanese culture and philosophy, besides those of India.

Ito Campus

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affIlIated facultY

Kei KataoKa, History of Indian Philosophy

tomoyuki KuBo, linguistics

Kazuo MIYaMoto, archaeology

Yoshiaki naKaJIMa, asian History

nobuaki nIsHIoKa, english linguistics

akio onJo, geography

tsutomu saKaMoto, linguistics

Kazuhiro sHIMIZu, History of Islamic civilization

akihiko taKagI, geography

Yasushi taKano, american literature

ayumi ueYaMa, linguistics

nobumitsu uKaI, english literature

Hakozaki Campus

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courses BY affIlIated facultYcultureeast asian Maritime History / nakajima Through an investigation of trade and foreign exchange in the East Asian seas during the fourteenth through seventeenth centuries, students will observe the interconnectivity between Japan, China, and East Asia as a whole.

History of Islamic civilization / shimizuBy understanding both “Islamic History” itself and the Japanese methods of studying Islamic culture, this course seeks to explore how Japan views premodern Islamic history.

Japanese archaeology / Miyamoto This class aims to further the student’s understanding of Japanese archaeology by contextualizing it within the framework of East Asian history as a whole.

geograPHYgeography of Kyushu / takagi Beginning with Fukuoka, students in this course will explore a number of locations in Kyushu in order to better understand the special characteristics of Japanese geography. During the year, multiple daytrips will be planned.

Japanese urban geography / onjo This course introduces students to the geography of present-day Japan. Industrial regions, redeveloped city zones, and preserved towns will all be examined. There will be numerous daytrips to survey a number of sites.

lInguIstIcselementary sanskrit / Kataoka Since its introduction to the Japanese archipelago, Buddhism has had a deep influence on Japanese culture. This course introduces the students to Sanskrit, one of the liturgical languages of Buddhism, as a vehicle to better comprehend Japanese culture and philosophy, besides those of India.

Ito Campus

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english syntax / nishioka Focusing on the structure of English sentences, students will study grammatical phenomena and will learn how to analyze them in light of the recent views of generative grammar.

Japanese sentence Processing / sakamoto This course will introduce the study of the processing of Japanese from a psychological perspective, focusing on ERP studies of sentence processing.

Phonetics and Phonology of Japanese / Kubo Within the context of human language, what is special or unique about Japanese? This course will address this question as it pertains to phonetics and phonology.

the structure of the Japanese language / ueyama Focusing on the usage of functional words that are characteristic of Japanese, students will deepen their knowledge of the mechanisms of Japanese sentence structure.

lIteratureamerican novels / takano Students will explore the most recent Japanese scholarship dealing with twentieth-century American novels.

english novels / ukai This course will examine the novels of English writer Kazuo Ishiguro, whose books are deeply influenced by Japan’s culture.

Ito Campus

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PrograM PrIncIPlesThe IMAP in Japanese Humanities is part of the Graduate School’s Department of Philosophy and adheres to the following general principles:

1. EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHYThe Department of Philosophy aims to investigate the fundamental principles of human culture. In addition, through specialized research regarding the diverse developments of human culture, it aims to produce graduates who are capable of considering the roots of the various problems that we face in modern society. Students complete the master’s and doctoral courses by fulfilling the required number of credits and writing a thesis.

2. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMThis department is divided into the five specialties of Philosophy, Ethics, History of Indian Philosophy, History of Chinese Philosophy, and Art Studies (MA and PhD programs) in addition to the International MA Program in Japanese Humanities. Students choose one of these specializations and conduct their research under the guidance of one advisor and several sub-advisors. Master’s course students must earn a total of thirty or more credits, including two credits of thesis guidance, and also complete a master’s thesis. Doctoral course students must earn four credits of thesis guidance and must finish their doctoral dissertation to complete the course.

3. STUDENT QUALITIESThis department is unique in its focus on researching the most fundamental human values of truth, goodness, and beauty. To this end, the ability to closely and accurately read and understand the classic works of the past is required.

4. BASIC ADMISSIONS POLICYWhen selecting students for admission, our basic policy is to select potential scholars whose goals resonate with the educational philosophy of the department. For this purpose, we ask students to submit a research plan or thesis and expect them to have the necessary expertise and language skills for a given specialty.

Entrance ceremony, October 2011

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english syntax / nishioka Focusing on the structure of English sentences, students will study grammatical phenomena and will learn how to analyze them in light of the recent views of generative grammar.

Japanese sentence Processing / sakamoto This course will introduce the study of the processing of Japanese from a psychological perspective, focusing on ERP studies of sentence processing.

Phonetics and Phonology of Japanese / Kubo Within the context of human language, what is special or unique about Japanese? This course will address this question as it pertains to phonetics and phonology.

the structure of the Japanese language / ueyama Focusing on the usage of functional words that are characteristic of Japanese, students will deepen their knowledge of the mechanisms of Japanese sentence structure.

lIteratureamerican novels / takano Students will explore the most recent Japanese scholarship dealing with twentieth-century American novels.

english novels / ukai This course will examine the novels of English writer Kazuo Ishiguro, whose books are deeply influenced by Japan’s culture.

Ito Campus

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PrograM PrIncIPlesThe IMAP in Japanese Humanities is part of the Graduate School’s Department of Philosophy and adheres to the following general principles:

1. EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHYThe Department of Philosophy aims to investigate the fundamental principles of human culture. In addition, through specialized research regarding the diverse developments of human culture, it aims to produce graduates who are capable of considering the roots of the various problems that we face in modern society. Students complete the master’s and doctoral courses by fulfilling the required number of credits and writing a thesis.

2. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMThis department is divided into the five specialties of Philosophy, Ethics, History of Indian Philosophy, History of Chinese Philosophy, and Art Studies (MA and PhD programs) in addition to the International MA Program in Japanese Humanities. Students choose one of these specializations and conduct their research under the guidance of one advisor and several sub-advisors. Master’s course students must earn a total of thirty or more credits, including two credits of thesis guidance, and also complete a master’s thesis. Doctoral course students must earn four credits of thesis guidance and must finish their doctoral dissertation to complete the course.

3. STUDENT QUALITIESThis department is unique in its focus on researching the most fundamental human values of truth, goodness, and beauty. To this end, the ability to closely and accurately read and understand the classic works of the past is required.

4. BASIC ADMISSIONS POLICYWhen selecting students for admission, our basic policy is to select potential scholars whose goals resonate with the educational philosophy of the department. For this purpose, we ask students to submit a research plan or thesis and expect them to have the necessary expertise and language skills for a given specialty.

Entrance ceremony, October 2011

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APPLICATION PROCESS 2013 ACADEMIC YEAR (OCTOBER 2013 – SEPTEMBER 2014)ELIGIBILITYApplicants for the IMAP in Japanese Humanities must hold a BA degree (or equivalent) by the start of the program (October, 2013). Students should have strong skills in English, the language used for all required courses. There is no Japanese-language requirement; however, Japanese language skills are essential in many of the careers students choose to pursue after graduating, so we strongly encourage students to develop their Japanese-language skills before and during graduate school.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS1. APPLICATION FORMThe application form is available for downloading on the program website:http://www2.lit.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/impjh/ Do not use nicknames or abbreviations; write your name exactly as it appears on your passport or official ID.

2. ACADEMIC ESSAY The academic essays should be approximately 2000 words in length and should address the following topics:

a. Explain why you wish to attend the IMAP in Japanese Humanities;b. Demonstrate how previous courses or life experiences have prepared you for this program;c. Describe your research plan for the program including your field of study, objectives, and the significance of your past or future research.

3. TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATIONRecommendation writers should address the following issues in the letter:

a. The length and nature of their relationship with the applicant;b. Their assessment of the applicant’s intellectual and emotional maturity, as it relates to his/her ability to perform well in a challenging intellectual and cultural environment;c. Their frank assessment of the applicant’s ability to both understand classes and lectures, as well as to undertake independent research in English.The recommender must also provide his or her contact information. At least one recommender must be a faculty member of the university from which the applicant graduated. Recommendation letters should be placed in a sealed and signed envelope and be mailed separately, or included with the application.

4. CERTIFICATE OF GRADUATIONOfficial certificate issued by the last university (or equivalent institution) attended. Photocopies will not be accepted.

5. ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTSOfficial academic transcripts from all universities or equivalent institutions attended. Photocopies will not be accepted.

6. DOCUMENTS ATTESTING TO THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ABILITIES OF NON-NATIVE SPEAKERSScorecards or other relevant documents (TOEFL [P, C, I], TOEIC, IELTS, CAMBRIDGE). Photocopies are acceptable.

7. PROOF OF PAYMENT OF APPLICATION FEEAll applicants must pay a 30,000 yen application fee and include a receipt providing evidence of payment together with the application materials. The application fee can be paid online, by bank transfer, or at convenience stores.

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Online payment: Payment can be made with Visa, Master Card, JCB, or American Express credit cards at:https://e-shiharai.net/english/ Remittance: Payment of all bank charges, including the transaction charges required by the banks, is the responsibility of the remitter.

Type of Transfer e-payment / Bank Transfer / Telegraphic / Wire TransferPayment Method Advise and Pay (A/P)Bank Service Charge Payer’s ResponsibilityApplication Fee 30,000 Japanese yenPurpose of Remittance Application FeeBeneficiary Bank SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATIONBranch Name FUKUOKA BRANCHAccount Number No. 7119240Beneficiary Name Kyushu UniversityBank Address 1-1-1 Hakata ekimae, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-0011, JapanSwift Code SMBCJPJTOther Details In the “Message to Payee, if any” section, write “2LT” and your name

Convenience store payment: for applicants residing in Japan, convenience store payment may be made at Seven Eleven, Circle K, Sunkus, Lawson, or Family Mart.

DOCUMENT SUBMISSIONAll required documents must be submitted in English except for letters of recommendation, which may be written in English or Japanese.

The application documents must be sent by registered mail or courier to the following address:

Gakusei Dai-Ichi Kakari (Student Affairs Section) Graduate School of Humanities, Kyushu University 6-19-1 Hakozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka 812-8581 JAPAN

All documents must be received by March 29, 2013. Documents sent by fax and/or email will not be accepted. However, questions are welcomed and may be submitted by fax or email:+81(0)92-642-3165 kokusai@lit.kyushu-u.ac.jp

No changes to application documents will be accepted after submission. Documents and application fees will not be returned. If the application fee is not received, application documents will not be accepted and processed.

SELECTION PROCESSCandidates who pass the document screening stage will be interviewed. Applicants who live in Japan will be invited to the Graduate School of Humanities at Kyushu University for an interview. Applicants who live outside Japan will have the option of being interviewed via video conferencing. Applicants will be notified of the final results by June 30, 2013.

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Online payment: Payment can be made with Visa, Master Card, JCB, or American Express credit cards at:https://e-shiharai.net/english/ Remittance: Payment of all bank charges, including the transaction charges required by the banks, is the responsibility of the remitter.

Type of Transfer e-payment / Bank Transfer / Telegraphic / Wire TransferPayment Method Advise and Pay (A/P)Bank Service Charge Payer’s ResponsibilityApplication Fee 30,000 Japanese yenPurpose of Remittance Application FeeBeneficiary Bank SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATIONBranch Name FUKUOKA BRANCHAccount Number No. 7119240Beneficiary Name Kyushu UniversityBank Address 1-1-1 Hakata ekimae, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-0011, JapanSwift Code SMBCJPJTOther Details In the “Message to Payee, if any” section, write “2LT” and your name

Convenience store payment: for applicants residing in Japan, convenience store payment may be made at Seven Eleven, Circle K, Sunkus, Lawson, or Family Mart.

DOCUMENT SUBMISSIONAll required documents must be submitted in English except for letters of recommendation, which may be written in English or Japanese.

The application documents must be sent by registered mail or courier to the following address:

Gakusei Dai-Ichi Kakari (Student Affairs Section) Graduate School of Humanities, Kyushu University 6-19-1 Hakozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka 812-8581 JAPAN

All documents must be received by March 29, 2013. Documents sent by fax and/or email will not be accepted. However, questions are welcomed and may be submitted by fax or email:+81(0)92-642-3165 kokusai@lit.kyushu-u.ac.jp

No changes to application documents will be accepted after submission. Documents and application fees will not be returned. If the application fee is not received, application documents will not be accepted and processed.

SELECTION PROCESSCandidates who pass the document screening stage will be interviewed. Applicants who live in Japan will be invited to the Graduate School of Humanities at Kyushu University for an interview. Applicants who live outside Japan will have the option of being interviewed via video conferencing. Applicants will be notified of the final results by June 30, 2013.

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enrollMent and tuItIon feesStudents enrolling in the program must pay an enrollment fee (the enrollment fee for the 2012 academic year was 282,000 yen). Unless you have applied for an enrollment fee exemption and deferment, you should submit proof of payment along with other entrance procedure documents by August 30, 2013. Once the entrance fee is paid, it will not be refunded under any circumstances. Further details will be sent together with notification of the selection results.

Successful applicants will be notified of the tuition fee (the tuition fee for the 2012 academic year was 267,900 Japanese Yen per semester). Unless you request a tuition fee exemption, payment will be made by automatic bank transfer from your bank account. Payment for the Fall and Spring semesters will be made in late October and late April, respectively, on a day designated by the University. Fees for the first year (in Japanese yen):

Enrollment Fee Tuition Fee TotalFall Semester, 2013 282,000* 267,900* 549,900Spring Semester, 2014 --- 267,900* 267,900Total 282,000 535,800 817,800

*Fees shown are for the 2012 academic year.

scHolarsHIPsLike all former Japanese national universities, Kyushu University does not have a comprehensive scholarship system for international students. We strongly recommend that international students apply for MEXT scholarships for Research Students. Application deadlines and requirements vary by country and region. Please contact your local Japanese embassy or consulate for details. We also encourage you to apply for other scholarships, if available, in your home country. Finally, there are approximately thirty private organizations that provide scholarships for students at Kyushu University. Most of these scholarships can be obtained based on recommendations from your present university. A full list is available at :http://www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp/intlweb-e/admission/scholarship/scholarship-information.htm

Students are expected to devote most of their time to study. You should have sufficient funds to meet living expenses, rent, and tuition fees. Many of our current students have scholarships, for which more information is

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available on our program homepage. However, it is unlikely that you will be able to cover your expenses solely with scholarship aid. Part-time work will be limited by the demands of full-time study as well as visa requirements, though all our current students have successfully obtained part-time work within these guidelines.

accoMModatIon The International House (http://ish.gozaru.jp/), Kyushu University’s dormitory, is located near the Hakozaki Campus. However, many international students rent apartments privately. This typically requires a guarantor, with which the Housing Surety System for International Students in Fukuoka can assist.

lIVIng eXPenses Living expenses in Kyushu vary from individual to individual. As a reference, the monthly cost of international student life at a modest but adequate standard is as follows (in Japanese yen):

Accommodation 30,000 - 50,000Food 40,000 - 45,000Academic costs (books etc.) 10,000 - 20,000Miscellaneous 10,000 - 15,000TOTAL 90,000 - 130,000

VIsa reQuIreMentsPrior to arrival, international students must obtain a “College Student” visa through their local Japanese embassy or consulate. The application must be made at your own expense, but Kyushu University will be happy to provide the requisite supporting documents. Detailed information will be given to successful applicants.

student suPPortKyushu University provides a wide range of support services for international students. The Support Center for Students and Researchers from Overseas, which has branch offices on each campus, assists with translation, document preparation, and other tasks. The International Student Center provides cross-cultural counseling. For students seeking employment, the Career Services Section is an excellent resource.

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enrollMent and tuItIon feesStudents enrolling in the program must pay an enrollment fee (the enrollment fee for the 2012 academic year was 282,000 yen). Unless you have applied for an enrollment fee exemption and deferment, you should submit proof of payment along with other entrance procedure documents by August 30, 2013. Once the entrance fee is paid, it will not be refunded under any circumstances. Further details will be sent together with notification of the selection results.

Successful applicants will be notified of the tuition fee (the tuition fee for the 2012 academic year was 267,900 Japanese Yen per semester). Unless you request a tuition fee exemption, payment will be made by automatic bank transfer from your bank account. Payment for the Fall and Spring semesters will be made in late October and late April, respectively, on a day designated by the University. Fees for the first year (in Japanese yen):

Enrollment Fee Tuition Fee TotalFall Semester, 2013 282,000* 267,900* 549,900Spring Semester, 2014 --- 267,900* 267,900Total 282,000 535,800 817,800

*Fees shown are for the 2012 academic year.

scHolarsHIPsLike all former Japanese national universities, Kyushu University does not have a comprehensive scholarship system for international students. We strongly recommend that international students apply for MEXT scholarships for Research Students. Application deadlines and requirements vary by country and region. Please contact your local Japanese embassy or consulate for details. We also encourage you to apply for other scholarships, if available, in your home country. Finally, there are approximately thirty private organizations that provide scholarships for students at Kyushu University. Most of these scholarships can be obtained based on recommendations from your present university. A full list is available at :http://www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp/intlweb-e/admission/scholarship/scholarship-information.htm

Students are expected to devote most of their time to study. You should have sufficient funds to meet living expenses, rent, and tuition fees. Many of our current students have scholarships, for which more information is

Hakozaki Campus

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available on our program homepage. However, it is unlikely that you will be able to cover your expenses solely with scholarship aid. Part-time work will be limited by the demands of full-time study as well as visa requirements, though all our current students have successfully obtained part-time work within these guidelines.

accoMModatIon The International House (http://ish.gozaru.jp/), Kyushu University’s dormitory, is located near the Hakozaki Campus. However, many international students rent apartments privately. This typically requires a guarantor, with which the Housing Surety System for International Students in Fukuoka can assist.

lIVIng eXPenses Living expenses in Kyushu vary from individual to individual. As a reference, the monthly cost of international student life at a modest but adequate standard is as follows (in Japanese yen):

Accommodation 30,000 - 50,000Food 40,000 - 45,000Academic costs (books etc.) 10,000 - 20,000Miscellaneous 10,000 - 15,000TOTAL 90,000 - 130,000

VIsa reQuIreMentsPrior to arrival, international students must obtain a “College Student” visa through their local Japanese embassy or consulate. The application must be made at your own expense, but Kyushu University will be happy to provide the requisite supporting documents. Detailed information will be given to successful applicants.

student suPPortKyushu University provides a wide range of support services for international students. The Support Center for Students and Researchers from Overseas, which has branch offices on each campus, assists with translation, document preparation, and other tasks. The International Student Center provides cross-cultural counseling. For students seeking employment, the Career Services Section is an excellent resource.

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INTERNATIONAL MASTER’ S PROGRAM IN JAPANESE HUMANITIES

kokusai@lit.kyushu-u.ac.jphttp://www2.lit.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/impjh/

The former Humani�es building from the front gate (photo 1924)