Global Liberal Studies

Preparing Leaders for The 21st Century

Chukyo University has opened the School of Global Studies to nurture human resources who will be active on a global stage. The Global Liberal Studies major has been created as part of this program. Here is an opportunity for international students and returnees to meet and learn together. The educational goal of the GLS major is to foster human resources who can find practical solutions to issues shared around the world. This requires language skills for negotiation and deliberations, as well as an understanding of various cultures, analytical skills, and ethics, from a global perspective. Through the wideranging studies in the GLS major, we hope to refine the students’ abilities so they can show leadership that will create a better world. Japan’s role in Asia and in the world will become more important. This is why it is significant to study in Japan. I hope to apply the connections I have created at international conferences and my experience as a professor to support the growth of each student. Tell us your dreams, and take your first step toward that dream at GLS.

Learning and experiences that connect the world

In the GLS major curriculum, I am in charge of Environmental Issues, World Civilization, and Media. I hope that through their studies, students will learn that the world is connected. I want them to understand that the issues each country faces are actually connected, and cannot be solved just on their own. Students from various countries will gather at the GLS major. It is a truly international place. You will realize that there are many ways of thinking through exchanges with your classmates, Japanese students in other majors and faculties, and with people of the community. You will have the chance to learn about Japan during your studies here. You will also have opportunities to travel throughout Japan, and learn about local cultures and differences in values. You will have many valuable experiences during your studies in Japan, just as I have had. Come to GLS to gain an international education and sense. We welcome you here at GLS.

GLS Major provides both diverse knowledge and Japanese skills

In Japan, women can work at the frontlines of the business world. With a dream of working in such a wonderful country, I decided to pursue my studies in the GLS Major program to give myself a diverse knowledge and a solid foundation in the liberal arts. While some colleges offer courses taught in English for the international students, Chukyo University also offers GLS students the opportunity to learn the Japanese language, which was the deciding factor for me in selecting Chukyo University. In the International Academic Relations class, students discuss and give presentations on global topics. It is fascinating to gain a deeper understanding of various countries, including my own. In the diverse learning environment of Chukyo University, I want to master Japanese, acquire business knowledge, and become a contributing member of the global society.

Interviewed in December 2020

The GLS major in the School of Global Studies, which I belong to, has many international students from all over the world, including Indonesia, Nepal, Korea, and the United States. In classes such as "Global Media and Culture," "Global Governance and Society," and "Global Peace and Security," I am studying in English about various cultures and issues. My current goal is to develop strong critical thinking skills for the future.

In the future, I would like to take advantage of what I learn at Chukyo University to get a media-related job. There are various English-language media outlets in the world such as Al Jazeera, CNN, NHK World, and BBC. Yet even if the media reports on the same event, they tend to show a certain bias, so the story may be covered quite differently. At this point, I hope to build a career as a news anchor person. Also, due to the influence of the coronavirus, I still have few Japanese friends. From now on, I want to make many more Japanese friends!

Interviewed in February 2022