Curriculum
Master's Program (2-year course)
- Research title presentations
- Specialty and Seminar Courses
- Fundamental Courses for Global Development
- Master's thesis presentation
- Master's thesis submission
- Master's thesis concept presentation
Human Resource Development Goals
Fostering globally minded professionals, educators, and researchers
Recent Major Employers
国家公務員（内閣府、国土交通省東北地方整備局）／地方公務員（仙台市）／日本貿易振興機構 (JETRO)／広東外語外資大学南国商学院（中国）／株式会社河北新報社／一般財団法人 日本国際協力センター（JICE）／NTTデータルウィーブ株式会社／パーソルプロセス＆テクノロジー株式会社／Proya Cosmetics Co., Ltd.（中国）／京東集団（JD.com）（中国）／株式会社七十七銀行／株式会社三菱UFJインフォメーション／Accenture China（中国）／bilibili（中国）／比亜迪（中国）／Tech Science Press（中国）／HIKVISION（中国）／大和ハウス工業株式会社／仙台国際空港株式会社 ほか
Doctoral Program (3-year course)
- Presentation of research topics
- Special Exercises, Special Research, Special Lectures
- Interim presentation of doctoral dissertation
- Presentation at domestic and international conferences
- Submission of research papers to academic journals
- Dissertation Submission
- Dissertation Draft Presentation
Human Resource Development Goals
Researchers and professionals who promote cutting-edge research based on a global background
Recent Major Employers
東北大学／仙台高等専門学校／University of West Yangon （ミャンマー）／湖南大学（中国）／福島大学／上海師範大学（中国）／江西理工大学（中国）／University of Ouahigouya （ブルキナファソ）／仙台白百合女子大学／多摩美術大学／国立台北科技大学（台湾）／淮陰師範学院（中国）／日本アイ・ビー・エムデジタルサービス株式会社／ARK英会話教室／公益財団法人日本英語検定協会 ほか
Qualifications
Certificate of Educational Personnel License (Specialized)
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In the Graduate School, students who have completed the first two years of the master's course (master's) can obtain the following specialized licenses for junior high school and high school.
- Department of International Cultural Studies
- Junior High School Teaching Certificate (English)
- Senior High School Teaching Certificate (English)
- However, only those who have obtained a first-class junior high school teacher's license (English) or a first-class senior high school teacher's license (English) during their undergraduate studies and who have completed the prescribed subjects (courses related to English subjects) and credits while in the Graduate School are eligible to obtain a special license.
- Please note that it is very difficult to obtain both a first class license and a special training license during the two years of study at the Graduate School.
Diploma Policy
Master's Program (2-year course)
The Graduate School of International Cultural Studies, Tohoku University confers a master’s degree to students who have achieved the following goals:
- Possessing the ability to pursue original research in a specialized field or a high-skilled profession based on specialized knowledge/skills as well as a multidisciplinary perspective gained through an education integrating arts and sciences
- Acquiring the ability to make academic contributions to a wide range of needs in both academia and society while possessing a highly ethical and responsible outlook that contributes to society as a whole
- Exhibiting an international perspective, possessing communication skills required for presenting and understanding world-class research, acquiring the ability to contribute to academic advancement, and contributing to high-skilled professions based on practical problem-solving abilities
Doctoral Program (3-year course)
The Graduate School of International and Cultural Studies, Tohoku University confers a doctoral degree to students who have achieved the following goals:
- Possessing the capability to pursue and conduct independent and original research in a specialized field or possessing outstanding abilities to pursue a high-skills profession based on quality scholarship and advanced specialized knowledge/skills
- Acquiring the ability to make academic contributions to a wide range of needs in both academia and society while possessing a highly ethical and responsible outlook that contributes to society as a whole
- Having an exceptional international perspective and communication skills required for presenting and understanding world-class research results that shape research in one’s respective field nationally and globally, or assuming a leadership role in one’s respective profession
Curriculum Policy
Master's Program (2-year course)
The Graduate School of International Cultural Studies (GSICS) at Tohoku University promotes interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary graduate education and research, and aims to provide students with comprehensive and specialized knowledge and abilities in their major fields through guidance and support in their research project and the preparation of their theses.
In order to achieve the goals stated in the Diploma Policy, we have developed and implemented the following educational policies for master’s students:
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We organize research education methods into
(1)“individual instruction” by supervisors based on students’ research topics,
(2)“integrated instruction” by a team of course faculty members at course seminars, and
(3) “overall instruction” by all GSICS staff in the research presentations.
By combining these three methods in an appropriate manner, we are attempting to achieve a meticulous guidance system.
We implement the “Degree Promotion Program” as a visible form of “overall instruction” in order to promote students’ problem-solving and presentation skills by demonstrating the annual progress in thesis preparation. - We offer “Ethics for Academic Research” classes in both Japanese and English to help students develop high ethical standards for research inside and outside the university.
- We provide two language courses for research: “Japanese Language Skills for Research” to help international students acquire Japanese language skills to promote their research in Japanese, and “English Language Skills for Research” not only to develop advanced English language skills but also to improve their skills in searching for necessary information, organizing data, writing papers, and presenting research in English. In addition, we have opened “Introduction to Statistics” in both Japanese and English, providing students with the essential knowledge for the analysis of statistical data necessary for quantitative research and investigation.
- We have two courses that offer world-class instruction entirely in English: International Graduate Program in Language Sciences (IGPLS) and Graduate Program in Global Governance & Sustainable Development (G2SD). IGPLS promotes linguistic research and education from multiple perspectives, including linguistics, psychology, information science, cognitive science, and neuroscience. G2SD conducts education and research that contributes to understanding the structure of issues related to governance, environment, and development in order to foster human resources who can contribute to the development of society at home and abroad.
- We conduct a class assessment survey at the end of each semester to accurately grasp the needs of students and improve the quality of classes in the following semesters.
- We summarize the results of the research guidance in the “Research Guidance Record” at the end of each academic year in order to provide higher quality research guidance, and properly review and examine research results based on the master’s thesis and specific assignments. Review and examination will be conducted in accordance with the “Criteria for the Evaluation of Theses and Dissertations at the Graduate School of International Cultural Studies, Tohoku University.”
Doctoral Program (3-year course)
The Graduate School of International Cultural Studies (GSICS) at Tohoku University promotes interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary graduate education and research, and aims to provide students with comprehensive and specialized knowledge and abilities in their major fields through guidance and support in their research project and the preparation of their dissertations.
In order to achieve the goals stated in the Diploma Policy, we have developed and implemented the following educational policies for doctoral students:
- We provide individual, integrated, and overall instruction and guidance for doctoral projects and dissertation writing in accordance with the “Degree Promotion Program,” helping students promote the acquisition of comprehensive academic knowledge, advanced expertise in the major field, and excellent presentation skills.
- We offer opportunities for students to develop the high ethical standards and leadership necessary to conduct world-class research, and to learn from cutting-edge research results from Japan and abroad.
- We clearly state the evaluation criteria for students’ academic achievements in accordance with Article 12 “Regulations of the Graduate School of International Cultural Studies, Tohoku University” and properly review and examine research results based on the doctoral dissertation and research achievements. Review and examination will be conducted in accordance with the "Criteria for the Evaluation of Theses and Dissertations at the Graduate School of International Cultural Studies, Tohoku University".