Japan Women's University is a specially invited professor of the "Faculty of International Culture (tentative name)" scheduled to open in April 2023 (under planning), by writer, editor and photographer Kyoichi Tsuzuki, "Thermae Romae". The author, manga artist and essayist Mari Yamazaki, and a specially invited associate professor, Marai Mentoline, a German translator and essayist, have been announced.
The "Faculty of International Culture (tentative name)" scheduled to open in 2023 is a new faculty featuring "learning of diverse international cultures," "new learning of non-classroom / non-campus type," and "cultivation of communication skills." "International culture" includes all "regional culture" and "art culture", and the culture of the region where various languages (English, German, French, Chinese, Korean) are acquired and the language is used. While learning, deepen the understanding of various representational cultures from art culture to pop culture.
In addition, the "study abroad program (overseas short-term training)" (1st year) and "practical program (overseas / domestic)" (2nd to 3rd year), which are compulsory for all, are "non-classroom / non-campus type". We will provide new learning and develop human resources who can contribute to solving social issues in Japan and overseas from the perspective of "culture".Develop "international power" and "practical power" by tackling issues while actually experiencing different cultures through study abroad and domestic training
Furthermore, the results of the "Practical Program (Overseas / Domestic)" efforts will be verbalized and disseminated using ICT in two or more languages (English / Japanese).By acquiring this "sending power", we will enhance the communication power that is open to society and the "cross-border power = the power to cross the boundaries in our hearts (the belief that it is natural)".
Mr. Tsuzuki, Mr. Yamazaki, and Mr. Mentoline, who were invited this time, each embody the "transculturation" which is the key concept of the "Faculty of International Culture (tentative name)" in a unique way. ..While sharing the various and abundant "cross-border" experiences that each student has, we will hold unique lessons that do not fit into the framework of ordinary university lectures, open up new possibilities for students, and foster "cross-border power".Information such as the names of the three subjects will be announced on the website as soon as the details are decided.
