Diploma Policy
The educational objective of the Department of History is to cultivate students who can use a balanced and broad knowledge of history, which is the accumulation of human activities, to look at various phenomena in the modern world with a sound critical mind and a broad perspective in line with the times, without being misled by floods of information . Through this, the department aims to produce people who can independently carve out their own way of life as a member of the international community.
- DP 1. Students will be able to acquire a broad knowledge of history and the methodology of history [University DP 1]
- DP 2. Students will be able to read and comprehend a variety of historical materials accurately, analyze historical events objectively, and express them in logical statements. [University DP 2]
- DP 3. Students will be able to obtain sufficient communication skills to understand and discuss the opinions of others. [University DP 3, 4]
- DP 4. Students will have a volition to contribute to the solution of modern social issues, cultural heritage succession or education by making use of the results of their study of history. [University DP 4, 5]
Curriculum Policy
Curriculum and Methodology
The Department of History systematically organizes "methodology subjects," "basic seminars," "theme subjects," "exercises," "seminars," and "graduation theses" in accordance with the following curriculum policy in order for students to acquire the abilities listed in the diploma policy in a step-by-step manner. In addition, specialized subjects necessary for the acquisition of qualifications will be offered. The correspondence between and subjects and the department's diploma policy will be presented as a curriculum map.
Methodology subjects
In the first and second years, methodology subjects are offered as introductory subjects to acquire basic knowledge and perspectives on history and related sciences, as well as logical thinking methods.
Basic seminars
In the first year, the “History for Beginners I (seminar)” is offered as an opportunity to put into practice the knowledge and skills acquired in the methodology subjects. In the second year, "History for Beginners II" and "Paleography for Beginners" are offered to cultivate the ability to read and understand historical materials and documents.
Theme subjects
In their second through fourth years, lectures on Japanese History, Western History and Asian History are offered in order for students to acquire specialized knowledge in a step-by-step manner. Humanities and social science subjects such as geography, religious studies, and museology, which are deeply related to history, are also offered in order to give students' broad knowledge and understanding of the culture and history of Japan and the world.
Exercises and seminars
In the third and fourth years, exercises are offered in order for students to develop the ability to read and research historical materials independently, to express what they have researched accurately, and to communicate with others to share and discuss opinions.
Graduation thesis
Students work on their graduation thesis in the fourth year as the culmination of their four-year studies. They are required to develop an argument on a single topic from their own perspective and summarize it in an academic paper.
Subjects for qualifications
Specialized subjects required for acquiring the Class I teaching license for junior high school (social studies), the Class I teaching license for high school (geography and history), and the museum curator's License are offered.
Subjects for the achievement of learning outcomes
- DP 1. Methodology subjects, theme subjects
- DP 2. Basic seminars, exercises and seminars, graduation thesis
- DP 3. Basic seminars, exercises and seminars
- DP 4. Graduation thesis, subjects for qualifications (teaching license, museum curator)
Admission Policy
The Department of History is a department that studies history and related fields (geography, religious studies, and museum studies). Through specialized studies, the department aims to cultivate the ability to think logically, and to nurture individuals who can utilize their specialized knowledge and thinking skills to play an active role in society.
The department seeks the following types of students.
The types of students the department is seeking
- Students who have a strong interest in history and historical materials (historical documents) and a desire to study them in depth.
- Students who have a volition to understand other cultures and international problems based on their historical backgrounds.
- Students who have intellectual curiosity and a spirit of inquiry, and a volition to engage in independent study and research.
- Students who have a desire to learn what it means to be human through language, literature, culture, and history.
- Students who have a volition to think about their way of life and achieve self-realization through literature and cultural and historical heritage.
Academic skills to be mastered by the high school level
- Appropriate command of Japanese and English
- Sufficient knowledge of Japanese or world history
- Basic ability to research materials on a theme, consider them, and express oneself in one's own words.
Based on the following basic policy, an entrance examination is conducted to judge whether applicants have acquired the above academic skills.
- General entrance examination
In the general entrance examination, it will be judged whether applicants have acquired basic knowledge in the subjects required for each entrance examination category, taking into account their logical thinking and expressive abilities.
- General entrance examination (individual examination)
In a written examination, it will be judged whether applicants have acquired basic knowledge of (i) Japanese, (ii) Foreign Language (English) and (iii) either Geography/History (Japanese or World History) taking into account their logical thinking and expressive abilities. - General entrance examination (using an external English examination)
The English external examination is used to judge whether applicants have a well-balanced and sufficient mastery of the four skills of English. In a written examination, it will also be judged whether applicants have acquired basic knowledge of (i) Japanese and (ii) either Geography/History (Japanese or World History), taking into account their logical thinking and expressive abilities. - General entrance examination (1st round examination (three-subject type or four-subject type) using the Common Test for University Admissions).
Using the results of the Common Test for University Admissions ((i) Japanese, (ii) Foreign Languages and (iii) Geography/History, it will be judged whether applicants have acquired basic knowledge in each subject and the logical thinking and expressive abilities. - General entrance examination (1st round examination (five-subject type) using the Common Test for University Admissions)
Using the results of the Common Test for University Admissions ((i) Japanese, (ii) a Foreign Language, (iii) ONE subject from Geography/History and Civics (iv) ONE subject from Mathematics and Information and (v) ONE subject from Science ), it will be judged whether applicants have acquired basic knowledge in each subject and logical thinking and expressive abilities. - General entrance examination (2nd round examination using the Common Test for University Admissions)
The same policy is applied as that for the 1st round examination (three-subject type or four-subject type) using the Common Test for University Admissions.
- General entrance examination (individual examination)
- Comprehensive entrance examination
In the first round of the entrance examination, the applicant's efforts at high school, etc. Will be reviewed by using the application form to comprehensively judge the applicant's basic knowledge and skills, initiative and the cooperativeness that the applicant should have acquired by the end of high school, etc. Their independence and logical thinking and expressive abilities will be judged through a task common to all departments and a department-specific task. In the second round, applicants will be evaluated on their communication skills and the ability to participate in discussion with others in an oral examination. Through the above review and examination, a comprehensive judgment will be made.
- Entrance examination by recommendation
Applicants recommended by the principal of a high school, etc. will be judged to have the basic academic skills that should have been acquired by the end of high school. In addition, through the review of application documents and an interview (oral examination), applicants' motivation for study and research, ability to express themselves, communication skills, and the cooperativeness will be comprehensively judged.
- Entrance examination by recommendation (from Senior High School affiliated with JWU)
Applicants recommended by the principal of the Senior High School affiliated with JWU will be comprehensively judged based on the application documents and interview - Entrance examination by recommendation (from designated schools/partner schools)
Applicants recommended by the principal of the high school designated by the department (designated school/partner school) will be comprehensively judged based on the application documents and oral examination. - Entrance examination by recommendation (general recommendation)
Applicants recommended by the principal of a high school, will be judged to have logical thinking and expressive abilities in an essay and communication, expression, and the ability to participate in discussion with others in an oral examination. The application documents will also be reviewed to make a comprehensive judgment.
- Entrance examination by recommendation (from Senior High School affiliated with JWU)
- International students
Applicants will be judged on whether they have sufficient basic academic skills through the examination of two subjects (“Japan as a Foreign Language” and “Japan and the World”) of the Examination for Japanese University Admission (EJU). The application documents and an oral examination will be used to judge their volition to study, initiative, Japanese language ability, communication skills, ability to participate in discussion with others, and basic knowledge of history.
- Transfer and bachelor's admission
For those who have graduated from universities, junior colleges, and technical colleges (including prospective graduates), and those who are currently enrolled in other universities, an essay examination will be conducted to judge whether they have logical thinking and expressive abilities, as well as specialized knowledge equivalent to the second or third year of university study. Through application documents and an oral examination, applicants will be judged comprehensively on their volition to study, initiative, communication skills, ability to participate in discussion with others, and basic knowledge of history.
- Working people
An essay examination will be conducted to judge whether they have logical thinking and expressive abilities. Through application documents and an oral examination, applicants will be judged comprehensively on their volition to study, initiative, communication skills, ability to participate in discussion with others, and basic knowledge of history.
