98■ Objectives for Fostering Personnel: Educational GoalsThe Department of Global and Transcultural Studies defines its objectives for fostering personnel and educational goals as follows, based on the objectives for fostering personnel and educational goals of the Faculty of International Studies.While cultivating a general ability to understand the various problems of global society in terms of the fields of politics, economics and culture, the Department of Global and Transcultural Studies seeks to foster personnel who have acquired the ability to communicate in multiple languages, to cooperate with people living in a variety of environments, and to exercise leadership.■ Policy on Graduation and the Awarding of DegreesBased on the policy on graduation and the awarding of degrees of the Faculty of International Studies, and seeking to foster human beings who meet the department’s objectives for fostering personnel and educational goals, the Department of Global and Transcultural Studies defines its conditions for permitting graduation and awarding degrees as follows. Students are required to complete the stipulated period of time enrolled at the university, acquire at least 130 credits, and master the following capabilities as conditions for graduating and receiving a degree. １ ． By taking courses in politics, economics, culture, and society, students integrate knowledge from various fields and they adopt an interdisciplinary perspective to study issues related to globalization. Within this framework, there also an emphasis on the relationship between Japan and globalization.2． The department offers small-sized Lower and Upper Division lecture courses, seminars, and academic English skills courses. These employ active learning methodologies and go beyond traditional lectures to include project-based learning and service learning. Through these small-group courses, students aim to develop analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and leadership skills that can be applied in multicultural environments.3． All lectures and seminars are conducted in English, and the Department offers an Academic English Program (AEP) during the first to third years to help students to develop analytical, reading, explanatory, and debating skills in English. By emphasizing multilingual learning, language courses other than English (e.g., French, Chinese, etc.) are offered through the Meiji Gakuin University (MGU) Core curriculum from the first year. Japanese language courses are also provided for international students and students from diverse cultural backgrounds.4． Lecture courses in politics, economics, culture, and society are divided into Lower and Upper Divisions. Basic knowledge is acquired in the Lower Division courses, while the Upper Division courses (which are available from the second semester of the second year) deepen students' specialized knowledge. To enhance interdisciplinary understanding, these lecture courses cover themes related to globalization, such as cultural exchange, international issues, racial and gender discrimination, and regional economies.5． The Department has implemented a phased and systematic educational structure:Objectives and Policies of Department of Global and Transcultural Studies
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