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Introduction of the Department of Ocean Policy and Culture
A mini-lecture by a faculty member of the Department of Ocean Policy and Culture

ABOUTAbout the Department of Ocean Policy and Culture

In recent years, there have been concerns about the deterioration of the marine environment and the depletion of biological resources on a global scale, and international conflicts over the use of marine resources have intensified. increase.

The Department of Ocean Policy and Culture is one of the best departments in Japan where you can study the social sciences and humanities related to the ocean and the coast. I'm here.In this department, first of all, you will acquire a wealth of education and insight, including basic scientific knowledge and practical language skills.Based on these, you will learn specialized knowledge related to maritime policy and maritime culture, and further hone your practical skills through practical training, research, discussions, and presentations.In this way, the department develops human resources with facilitation skills to create opportunities for consensus building and problem solving.

Department of Ocean Policy and Culture Pamphlet

CLASSExamples of lessons learned in four years

Introduction to research and lectures

Fisheries research (2nd year subject)
We will visit fishing villages and fisheries cities all over the country and conduct interviews.Through field research, we will deepen our understanding of the current state of fisheries and the fisheries industry and the nature of local communities, and consider issues related to individual industries and cultural initiatives.

Ocean Policy Culture Seminar I/II (3rd year subjects)
In the third year, students begin training to acquire the skills necessary to write their graduation thesis.In small-group seminars, students develop the skills necessary for specialized research, such as reading comprehension of documents and materials, understanding and solving problems, and presentation and discussion skills.

RESEARCH研究 紹 介

Coastal area resource theory

Thinking about resources from the perspective of “the relationship between people, fish, and water”
Coastal resource theory considers resources not as nature itself, but as the relationship between people, fish, and water, and considers the sustainable use of resources and the development of coastal communities.
Focusing on fisheries, fishing, diving, whale watching, environmental protection activities, etc., we study the ecological characteristics of living things that define the relationship between people, fish, and water, human value recognition, and nature. We place emphasis on understanding the relationship between humans and society in an integrated manner.
Field survey at the laboratory
(Participation in Miyakotanago conservation activities in Tochigi Prefecture)

international ocean policy

Interdisciplinary research on policies to address international ocean issues
Issues surrounding the oceans are often international in nature and attract a great deal of attention both domestically and internationally. For example, issues such as the conservation and management of marine living resources, global warming and oceans, pollution of the marine environment, and conservation of biodiversity are being taken up in various media.
In this class, we will analyze these problems from multiple angles, understand their background and causes, and consider how the international community should work towards solving them. This is important for achieving the 14th Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), the international goal of ``protecting the richness of our oceans.''
The scene of ocean discussions at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (2012)

Sports physiology/Environmental physiology

Supporting human activities in the ocean from human physiology
When elite divers free-diving to depths of more than 100 meters were fitted with near-infrared sensors to measure blood flow while diving, they observed a phenomenon in which blood gathered in the brain. This phenomenon has previously been confirmed in dolphins and other animals, but this is the world's first discovery in humans.
Focusing on the human physiology related to diving, we are conducting research on countermeasures for lower back pain among the aging Ama divers, and the effects of underwater exercise on the brain's cognitive functions and autonomic nervous system.
An experiment conducted on Ama divers

Marine literature/environmental literature

Opening the relationship between the environment and people to a context different from that of resources and their use
Our laboratory analyzes discourses and representations surrounding the natural environment, including the sea, that appear in literary works, and examines how the natural environment is constructed in people's imaginations and how it relates to the times. I am researching.
Environmental literature criticism, which focuses on the broader environment and ecosystems including the ocean, provides an essential perspective for cultivating the ``environmental imagination'' necessary for formulating and making recommendations regarding environmental policies.
Selborne village, a hidden gem in England
(Scenery from the hill)

CAREERCareer / employment

Career after graduation

Where to work

National public servant general positions, general positions, etc. (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Fisheries Agency, Fisheries Research Center, Hokkaido Development Bureau, etc.), local civil servant general positions, technical positions, teachers, etc. (Hokkaido, Aomori prefecture, Iwate prefecture, Yamagata prefecture, Fukushima prefecture) , Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefecture, Toyama Prefecture, Shiga Prefecture, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Tokushima Prefecture, Kochi Prefecture, Kesennuma City, Shinjo City, etc.), university faculty (Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, Kinki University, University of Tsukuba, etc.), Kyosuiren, Kyokuyo , Ryozairen, Kokubu, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Shinkeisei Electric Railway, Seven-Eleven Japan, JTB, Zensui Kakoren, Zengyoren, All Nippon Airways, Zennoh, Chuo Fish, TV Niigata, Toyo Reizo, Nichimo, Nichirei, Japan Fisheries Insurance Association, Japan Airlines, Nissui, Japan Finance Corporation, Nippon Life Insurance, Nomura Securities, East Japan Railway Company, Marine Foods, Maruha Nichiro, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance, Bank of Mitsubishi UFJ, Meiji, Recruit, Riken Vitamin, etc.

Employment industry

Employment status by industry for graduates in 3 (%)
*Achievements of undergraduate graduates, excluding those who went on to higher education, etc.

POLICYPolicies

diploma policy(Policy for Graduation Accreditation and Degree Awarding)開 く

1. Graduation Certification/Degree Award Policy

The Department of Ocean Policy and Culture employs students with a high degree of motivation and expertise who are responsible for the development of ocean industries and ocean culture based on the symbiotic relationship between the ocean and people, and the formulation of ocean policies to achieve this goal. Academics ( degree in marine science).

2. Learning outcome goals

(1)Specialized knowledge
　Gain the ability to structurally understand ocean-related food issues, resource issues, environmental issues, international issues, regional issues, etc., based on specialized knowledge in social, human, and natural sciences. It's on.
(2) Rich internationality and wide-ranging education
　International sensibilities and communication skills necessary to become a highly specialized professional responsible for the development of marine industry and marine culture and the formulation of ocean policy, as well as a wide range of knowledge as a foundation, and the ability to understand and integrate diverse societies and cultures. Has acquired the ability to make judgment calls.
(3) Ability to think and make decisions independently
　Have acquired the ability to independently set and explore issues, make appropriate judgments based on logical thinking and a high level of ethics, and take action to lead to solutions.
(4) Practical skills that can be used in the field
　Regarding the regional and international issues facing modern society, we utilize the knowledge and experience gained in the field to view things from a wide and multifaceted perspective, and develop marine industries and oceans based on the symbiotic relationship between the ocean and people. We can take the lead in formulating ocean policies for cultural development, including from a global perspective.

Curriculum policy(Curriculum Formulation and Implementation Policy)開 く

1. Policy for organizing the curriculum

　In the Department of Ocean Policy and Culture, we offer ``General Subjects,'' ``Specialized Entrance Subjects,'' and ``Specialized Subjects (Core Course Subjects) in order to help students acquire the four basic skills and abilities listed in ``2'' below. )” and “specialized subjects (advanced course subjects)” are systematically organized. In the ``general subjects,'' students acquire a broad and deep knowledge and language skills, while in the ``specialized introductory subjects,'' they learn a wide range of basic science necessary to understand increasingly diverse and sophisticated specialized fields. I will set it. In addition, ``specialized subjects'' are divided into ``specialized subjects (core curriculum subjects)'' and ``specialized subjects (advanced curriculum subjects)'', and ``core curriculum subjects'' are divided into specialized subjects of this department. Students will learn the foundational knowledge of various fields, and in the ``Advanced Course Subjects,'' they will cultivate deeper academic knowledge and improve their specialized abilities. Furthermore, we will have ``qualification-related subjects'' and ``global career-related subjects.'' We will conduct lectures, exercises, experiments, and practical training based on a curriculum that organically links these subjects, and connect them to international society, industry, and graduate school education.

2. Policies regarding educational content and educational implementation methods

The class subject categories are "general subjects," "specialty introductory subjects," "specialized subjects (core course subjects)," "specialized subjects (advanced course subjects)," and "qualification-related subjects." We have established ``Subjects'' and ``Global Career-related Subjects,'' and will conduct lectures, exercises, experiments, and practical training.
(1)Specialized knowledge
　In order to ensure that all students in the department acquire the knowledge and research methods that form the basis of the various specialized fields of our department, we offer compulsory courses primarily in the first year. After that, they will be taught specialized subjects (core curriculum subjects) in which they will learn specialized knowledge in three subject groups: marine industry/ocean policy, marine environmental education/marine sports, and international/science and culture. will be carried out. In addition to learning specialized knowledge in each subject group more deeply, we also offer specialized subjects (advanced course subjects) that enable students to grasp the situation from a broader perspective and acquire the ability to comprehensively understand and judge various issues. )" and conduct lectures, exercises, experiments, and practical training in an organized and systematic manner. Furthermore, depending on the characteristics of each specialized field, we will incorporate active learning methods to promote active learning among students.
(2) Rich internationality and wide-ranging education
　In order to help students acquire communication and presentation skills, including language skills, and a high level of international awareness and knowledge, we conduct ``general subjects,'' as well as ``global subjects'' related to English qualification exams, study abroad, and career development.・Career-related subjects” will be offered. Additionally, in order to help students acquire basic knowledge in the natural sciences, mathematical sciences, humanities and social sciences, and basic information technology, we will conduct ``specialization introductory courses''. Furthermore, this department offers "specialized subjects" that foster a rich international mindset.
(3) Ability to think and make decisions independently
　We provide education that organically links each subject group in order to instill the ability to think logically, make appropriate decisions, and act with a sense of responsibility toward society. In particular, the second year's "specialized subjects (core curriculum subjects)" are Ocean Policy and Culture Research Methods I and II, the graduation research subjects are Ocean Policy and Culture Seminar I and II in the third year, and the fourth year's Ocean Policy and Culture Seminar I and II. The core of this program is the systematic implementation of seminars and graduation theses. Furthermore, in order to help students acquire the ability to make ethical decisions, part of the seminar will include education related to researcher ethics.
(4) Practical skills that can be used in the field
　In order to understand and recognize the globalizing issues of modern society, and acquire the practical skills to take the lead in responding to them, we aim to provide students with a first-hand understanding of the various social issues surrounding the ocean, and to develop solutions tailored to each situation. In addition to carrying out subjects such as practical training, exercises, and experiments that are essential for exploring strategies, we also hold seminars and graduation theses, which are considered to be the culmination of undergraduate learning. In addition, we offer ``Global Career-related Subjects'' to help students connect smoothly with the international community, industry, and other societies.

3. Policy regarding evaluation method of learning outcomes

For all subjects, evaluation criteria are clearly specified for each subject in the syllabus, and learning outcomes and achievement of goals are rigorously evaluated through exams, reports, presentations, etc.

Admission policy(Policy for Accepting New Students)開 く

1.Admission Policy

　The Department of Ocean Policy and Culture uses policy, industrial, and cultural approaches to provide a wide range of education and education on the desirable relationship between the sea, people, and society, in order to hone theoretical and practical thinking and practical skills. Research. Our department transcends the boundaries of science and liberal arts, and takes an active interest in ocean policy and coexistence between the sea and people, and is also involved in a wide range of fields such as law, economics, humanities, marine sports, and education. Seek people who are interested.

2. Required skills and abilities

[Nature and ability to acquire specialized knowledge]
  • 　Possess a wide range of basic academic abilities necessary for study after admission.
[Nature and ability to acquire the ability to think and judge for oneself]
  • Possess logical thinking skills. Also, have the judgment to consider things from multiple angles.
[A rich international perspective, a wide range of knowledge, and the knowledge and ability to acquire practical skills that can be used in the field]
  • 　Must have the ability to express one's ideas accurately. In addition, applicants must have a strong desire to learn, have a broad perspective, and be willing to tackle new challenges.

3. Basic policies and evaluation methods for student selection

[Basic policy for student selection]

The following selection process will be conducted to determine the necessary background and ability to receive education in this department.

General selection (first half schedule, second half schedule)

　In the general selection (first semester), in order to select people who have not only basic academic ability but also the ability to read and write sentences appropriately based on logical thinking, we conduct a common university entrance test and an individual academic ability test (mathematics). Judgment will be made based on the overall score of one science subject and an essay). In the general selection (second half), in order to select those who have not only basic academic ability but also the ability to read and write texts appropriately based on logical thinking, we will conduct a common university entrance test (three subjects and three subjects). Judgment will be based on the overall score of the individual academic ability test (short essay).

Comprehensive selection (A, B, C, E)

Interest in the academic field of the department, motivation to learn, academic ability necessary for learning, etc. will be evaluated through short essays, oral examinations (comprehensive selection B only), audited essays, personal interviews, statements of reasons for application, and research documents.

School recommendation selection (A)

We evaluate interest in the academic field of the department, motivation to learn, academic ability necessary for learning, etc. through a common university entrance test, a survey, a statement of reasons for application, and a statement of qualifications and achievements.

Special Entrance Examination for Privately Financed International Students

We will evaluate your interest in the academic field of the department, your desire to learn, and the academic ability necessary for learning through individual academic ability tests, interviews, results of the EJU, statement of reasons for application, and transcripts.