Create original learning from a wide range of themes.

Approach a variety of problems surrounding us in our daily lives.
Look for the field of study that interests you from a variety of perspectives.


Appeal of the Department

Students acquire basic sociology-based knowledge and fieldwork research methods. And then, they approach the solution of social issues from a variety of research fields. We emphasize the sequence of learning on the spot, suspecting common sense, and offering solutions.
In addition to cultivating the ability to perceive contemporary society from the three perspectives such as"local communities (people)," "resources (goods)," and "institutions (systems)," students will acquire research, discovery, consideration, management, and solution skills through "fieldwork," in which they actually visit places to conduct surveys and research.
In the third year, students choose a seminar that matches their interests from 10 research fields, including cultural anthropology, folklore, environmental studies, tourism studies, museum studies, and sociology of sports, to explore their own research themes.


POINT 1

Studying modern society from the perspective of local communities (people), institutions (systems) and resources (things).

Students learn the basics of understanding modern society from the three perspectives of institutions (systems), local communities (people), and resources (things).

POINT 2

Students will experience and learn about various activities in society through fieldwork.

Through field research, such as visiting various places, listening to interviews, collecting materials, taking surveys, and participating in ceremonies, students will collect natural materials and acquire research, discovery, consideration, management, and solution skills.

POINT 3

Explore and learn about research themes from six research areas.

Students will acquire the ability to grasp the various issues of modern society and work proactively to solve them. In addition, students will explore ways to solve each problem and think about how to create a better society.


Qualifications and Licenses

[A list of qualifications and liceses you can acquire]

Junior high school teacher's license (social) / Senior high school teacher's license (civics) / curator / social welfare chief qualification / child instructor qualification / social researcher / child welfare chief qualification*
*Qualification that can be acquired conditionally

[Recommended Qualifications]

Domestic Travel Service Supervisor / Integrated Travel Service Supervisor / Biotope Supervisor / Environmental Restoration Doctor Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) / IT Passport Test / Multimedia Certification Test / CG Creator Certification Test / Web Designer Certification Test / Web Design Skills Test / Information Security Management Test / Basic Information Technician Test / Applied Information Technician Test / Practical English Proficiency Test / TOEIC ® / Practical French Proficiency Test / Japanese Language Proficiency Test / World Heritage Certification

Future Career Paths

【Tourism】Travel Tour Conductor / Tour Planner / Counter Salesperson / Theme Park Staff / Land Operator / Travel Coordinator / Local Guide / Travel Writer / Restaurant Staff / Hotel Staff 【Railway / Airline】Passenger Agent/ Station Attendant 【Environment and Nature】Environmental Consultant/Environmental Analyst/Nature Guide/Park Ranger 【Art】Curator/Museum Staff/Excavator 【Sports】Sports Organization Staff/Sports Media 【Public Service and NPO】Police/National Park Staff 【School】Junior High School Teacher (social studies)/High School Teacher (civics) High School Teachers (social studies)/High School Teachers (civics)/School Staff
【Companies such as wholesalers/retailers, service companies, information and communication companies】 General Affairs/HR /PR / /Sales Person, etc.

The Department of Contemporary Sociology's Research Areas

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Cultural Anthropology Seminar

Learning about different cultures makes us reexamine norms.
Learn perspectives that examine the modern age and its globalization.

民俗学ゼミナール

Folk Studies Seminar

Casual, everyday life can be a place of discovery. Investigate, trace, and consider traditions and changes to everyday life.

観光学ゼミナール

Tourism Studies Seminar

Connect a variety of learnings and themes to explore new kinds of tourism and experience the depth and appeal of this field.

地域再生ゼミナール

Seminar on Theme Parks and Tourism Community Development

Thinking about regional revitalization through "theme park-ization" of regions and creating new regional values.

環境学ゼミナール

Environmental Studies Seminar

Consider diverse environments from different perspectives and experiences and explore their relationship with people, society, and nature.

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Seminar on the Symbiosis of Nature and Human Beings

Considering how to conserve and make use of nature in conservation areas and thinking about local issues related to nature.

博物館学・文化遺産学ゼミナール

Museum Studies and Cultural Heritage Seminar

Gain expertise in arts and crafts, archaeological sites, historical buildings, and cultural properties by visiting actual sites and interacting with real objects.

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Seminar on the Sociology of Leisure

Understand the meaning and role of “experiencing and enjoying free time” and consider the concept of life design.

スポーツ社会学ゼミナール(競技)

Sports Sociology Seminars (Competitive)

Gain practical experience through volunteering in the J-League and explore the challenges and potential of sports in its relationship to society.

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Sports Sociology Seminars (Public)

Consider the role and value of competitive sports and lifelong sports in modern society.