History and Geography
(Master's / Doctoral Course)

About the Course in History and Geography

History and geography are cooperative disciplines in regards to academic research. The aim is for students to have a synthesized time-related and space-related awareness as their knowledge base. Students who major in history are encouraged to carry a minor in geography, and students who major in geography are encouraged to carry a minor in history. Graduates will be able to accurately interpret the historical evolution that has led to the simultaneous globalization and localization in our modern society. They will become highly advanced professionals who can "Think Global, Act Local."

Structure of the History Course and Geography Course

History Course

The History Course is made up of a variety of courses in which research is carried out based on a broad study of history. In particular, considering this time of globalization, Japan’s position relative to the rest of the world is taken into account. Therefore, while incorporating extensive study of each period within Japanese history, ranging from ancient to modern, study in other regional history is also incorporated, such as European history and Asian history. Furthermore, area studies in the fields of history of thought, technology, art, etc., are available, emphasizing research in a broad historical sense, while centering on Japan.

Geography Course

The Geography Course is made up of a variety of courses in which research is carried out based on a broad study of geography. In particular, emphasis is given to the link between people and their communities, using tools of the Humanities and Social Sciences for analysis, with the goal of resolving problems at the local level. As a result, in addition to various fields of human geographical studies, including economy and industry, history and urban environments, study is also incorporated in the applied areas of geographic information, regional policy, urban policy, as well as environmental geography and topography. Human and social phenomena are the focus of research based in the human geographical studies.

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