The Master of Arts in Japanese Studies program is designed to provide a broad understanding of the Japanese people, their culture, historical development and contemporary problems.
The program was developed to interact with discipline-based programs of the graduate school, namely: Economics, History, Political Science and Sociology. It has the following objectives:
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To provide a flow of specialists on Japan with a high level of practical and intellectual competence needed in the diplomatic service, public service, government, media and education;
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To form specialists on Japan who can address the growing economic, political and strategic importance of the Asia-Pacific region; and
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To create an original and substantial academic tradition of Japanese Studies in the country.
Curriculum of the Master of Arts Major in Japanese Studies
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I. REQUIRED SUBJECTS |
(18 units) |
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JPN 220 |
Foundations of Japanese Studies |
3 units |
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JPN 230 |
Japanese History |
3 units |
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JPN 240 |
Japanese Politics |
3 units |
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JPN 221 |
Japanese Society |
3 units |
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JPN 250 |
Japanese Economy |
3 units |
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JPN 231 |
Modernization of Japan |
3 units |
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II. AREA OF SPECIALIZATION |
(12 units) |
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Economics |
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JPN 251 |
Statistics for Economists |
3 units |
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JPN 252 |
Research Methods in Economics |
3 units |
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JPN 253 |
Macroeconomic Theory |
3 units |
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JPN 254 |
Microeconomic Theory |
3 units |
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Sociology |
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JPN 222 |
Statistics for Sociologists |
3 units |
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JPN 223 |
Research Methods in Sociology |
3 units |
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JPN 224 |
Sociological Theory |
3 units |
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JPN 225 |
Research Techniques |
3 units |
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Political Science |
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JPN 241 |
Statistics for Political Scientists |
3 units |
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JPN 242 |
Research Methods in Political Science |
3 units |
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JPN 243 |
Theory and Practice of Policy Studies |
3 units |
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JPN 244 |
Dynamics of Philippines-Japan Relations |
3 units |
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History |
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JPN 232 |
Statistics for Historians |
3 units |
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JPN 233 |
Research Methods in History |
3 units |
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JPN 234 |
Seminar in Historiography |
3 units |
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JPN 235 |
Research Projects in Japanese History |
3 units |
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III. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT |
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The student should pass at least level 4 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test given by the Japanese Government through its local representative. The student should present the certificate to the Japanese Studies Program, which in turn submits it to the Registrar. |
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IV. COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONS |
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V. THESIS WRITING AND ORAL DEFENSE |
(6 units) |
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SUMMARY |
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Required Subjects |
18 units |
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Area of Specialization |
12 units |
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Thesis |
6 units |
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Total required units |
36 units |
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