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  Institute of General Education

  The Institute of General Education was established in April 2011 to contribute to the development and enhancement of educational research at JAIST, by cultivating individuals with a broader vision, precise judgment, and strong communication skills.

  Cultivating globally minded individuals through an education philosophy focusing on study in advanced liberal arts, languages and careers

  The Institute of General Education consists of three Departments: Liberal Arts Education, Language Education, and Career Education. It provides a broad range of subjects in the field of education to help cultivate an enhanced level of knowledge, greater ethical awareness, and excellent communication skills. Included in this are an understanding of and receptiveness toward diversified cultures and language competency as well as career education geared toward finding positions in society for individual specialties.

  Japan has become increasingly affected by the global environment. Many corporations now focus on overseas operations. The objectives of postgraduate education today should place great emphasis not only on the fostering of researchers of advanced science and technology and engineers in highly specialized areas but also on the development of individuals who can exercise leadership on the international scene from a broader viewpoint.

  JAIST has established its specialized facilities to adapt postgraduate education to the rapidly globalizing society. The facilities include the Global Communication Center to strengthen students’ international communication abilities and the Career Support Center to provide support to doctoral students in procuring corporate jobs in the future. Since its establishment, it has also offered crossdepartmental subjects, mainly in areas concerned with advanced liberal arts.

  The Institute of General Education was established to integrate these areas, as one educational organization responsible for cultivating individuals who can play an important role in the global society.

  Liberal Arts Education Department

  Head of Department: Yasushi Hibino(Trustee, Vice President)

  This department offers a basic education in the cultivation of individuals who will go on to utilize the qualities essential for leadership, such as mathematical reasoning, philosophical preparation, and an understanding of the global economy. Major subjects will be taught by full-time instructors from April 2012.

  Global communication Education Department

  Head of Department: Professor Katsuhiro Umemoto

  This department primarily provides, through a systematic curriculum, the enhanced communication skills essential for use at international occasions and events. All students are assisted to master discussion skills in English, and international students to acquire business communication skills in Japanese. Students are expected to achieve a certain level of language fluency which is objectively measured by standardized tests.

  Career Education Department

  Head of Department: Professor yoji Koda

  This department offers career education from the viewpoint of providing opportunities for students to find positions in society that match their own expertise. This is achieved through the planning, designing and implementing of a curriculum that corresponds to these aims. We will foster students’abilities to observe society in accordance with their expertise, and envisage their future and a better society based on their acquired knowledge and skills.

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