Kansai Gaidai University

Asian Studies Program

ASP Home-Based for Spring 2021 Semester

Overview: ASP Home-Based is an online oriented program that students take Japanese
Language courses and some selected content courses focusing on Japan and
Asia from his/her home-based place.

Features: ・Japanese Language courses taught by experienced Japanese instructors

7 levels of instructions available
・Selected courses focusing on Japan and Asia (mixed with Japanese students)
・Most synchronously offered courses will use ZOOM
・Part-time enrollment only (up to two courses)
・Tuition Free (except Registration fee of JPY10,000)
・Participation in Intercultural Engagement Program encouraged
・Online interaction with local Kansai Gaidai students available
・Grades and credits awarded

Eligibility: Any students from partner institutions of Kansai Gaidai University.

Priority will be given to those students who have been nominated to enroll in
our Spring 2021 semester

Semester: January 25, 2021 – May 27, 2021(including final exam period)

Cost: Registration Fee of JPY10,000 ( Approx. USD95) / person (Non-refundable)

# of Courses: Up to 2 courses (Course list and schedule on the forth/fifth page)

Class Schedule: Time Zone 1 9:00AM – 10:30AM (JST) Revised on Nov.23

Time Zone 2 10:45AM – 12:15PM (JST)
Time Zone 3 1:15PM – 2:45PM (JST) not-applicable for Home-Based
Time Zone 4 3:00PM – 4:30PM (JST)
Time Zone 5 4:40PM – 6:10PM (JST)

Course Format: Japanese (5-credit) 90mins. X 3 /week 【mostly live session】

Kanji & Readings (3-credit) 90mins. X 2 /week 【mostly live session】
Business Japanese (3-credit) 90mins. X 2 /week 【mostly live session】
Translation :English into Japanese (3-credit) 90mins. X 2 /week 【TBA】
Lectures (3-credit) 90mins. X 2 /week【one live session, one asynchronous session】

How to apply: 1. Must be nominated by your home institution through GAIDAI-Link*

*Required Info. on GAIDAI-Link (to be completed by exchange coordinator)
Nominated by Please select from the list
Student Name Please input
E-mail Please input
Enrollment Status Please select applicable status, but your
enrollment will not be counted as part of
exchange credits.
Semester Please select “2021SP (Home-Based)”
Duration of Stay Please select “One Semester”
2. Upon nomination, students will receive Admission Number and Login Credential
from KGU on-line application system called GAIDAI-Link.
3. Complete on-line application form (including Course Selections) and
Japanese Language Background Survey (if applicable).

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Schedule: Nomination Period: November 16 – December 5, 2020
Application Period: November 23 – December 12, 2020
Course Notification: by December 23, 2020
Enrollment Confirmation & Payment: December 24, 2020 – January 16, 2021
Orientation Day: January 20, 2021
Classes Start: January 25, 2021
Classes End: May 20, 2021 (Final Exams: May 21- May 27, 2021)

Notes for Japanese Language Courses:

If you are applying for Japanese (5-credit), Kanji and Reading (3-credit), Business Japanese (3-credit)
and Translation (English into Japanese/3credits) course, you are asked to complete a simple Japanese
Language Background Survey for us to determine your level of studies. Additionally, if you are
qualified to take level 5 or above, a placement test on Zoom for about 20 minutes will be scheduled on
December 19 or December 21. Details will be sent to you by e-mail by December 16.

Intercultural Engagement Program:

We are offering the above online courses, at a minimal cost, as part of our effort to promote
international cooperation with our partner schools and their students. Given this, students who take
advantage of our online courses are expected to participate in one of the following activities for one
session (90 minutes) a week. More detailed information will be provided upon registration.

Examples of activities

Mexican culture event Polish Language Lesson Country Quiz (Israel) Fashion Show

Japanese tutoring Online blog Chinese Talk Cafe Digital Art Night

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Frequently Asked Questions (ASP Home-Based for Spring 2021 Semester)

1. Is the application process the same as regular on-site program?

No. After being nominated, students will be asked to provide us with necessary information
including course selection online.

2. Will academic credits and grades be given upon successful completion of the program?
Yes. The contents of the on-line courses are basically the same as the ones offered in a face-to-face
format, and an official transcript with credits and grades will be issued after the semester is
completed. There will be no indication of online course on the transcript.

3. Will it be counted toward our exchange credit/balance?

No. Your enrollment in the online courses will not be counted as part of regular exchange credits
or exchange balance.

4. Is there a minimum GPA to apply for the Online Courses?

No. Students can be accommodated as long as they are nominated by their home institutions.
However, once students are nominated, they must be committed to complete their courses.

5. Is there any difference in fees between taking one course and two courses?
No. Registration Fee is charged per person, not by the number of courses.

6. How do I pay the Registration Fee?

Please pay by credit card. If credit card is not available, bank check is also accepted.

7. Can my University make the payments on behalf of the students?

Yes. Please contact us if the University would like to make the payment. Payment by credit card or
bank wire transfer will also be accepted.

8. Can I receive a refund if I withdraw during the semester?

No. The Registration Fee is non-refundable.

9. Is taking a Japanese Language course mandatory?

No. It is not mandatory to take a Japanese Language course.

10. What is the difference between “Japanese” and “Kanji and Readings”?
Please refer to the Japanese Language Courses:
https://www.kansaigaidai.ac.jp/asp/academics/course-offerings/japanese/

11. When do I know which level I will be placed in for Japanese Language courses?
You course notification will be available by December 23, 2020.

12. Can I take more than two courses?

No. Two courses are the maximum number you can take.

13. What is the proportion between synchronous and asynchronous?

Each instructor will arrange his or her courses, either in Japanese or content courses, to best fit
the course objectives. However, for content courses, the recommended ratio between synchronous
and asynchronous is 50% and 50%. For Japanese courses the recommendation is at least 60%
synchronous and 40% asynchronous.

14. If I miss any synchronous classes, is there any way that I can catch up? Can I record the class?
We will ask all professors to record their synchronous classes for playback by students. Students
may also record lectures on their own with consent from professors.

15. Are there any local students taking the courses together with international students?
Yes, in the content courses, local students who are scheduled to study abroad will be taking
courses with you.

16. Is there an Add & Drop period?

Drop is available until February 5, 2021. Adding a course is not possible. However, regarding
“Japanese” and “Kanji and Readings”, level adjustments may occur.
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 2021 Spring ASP Home-Based (Online) Course List
As of Nov. 23、2020

Schedule ① Schedule ② Schedule ③

Field ASP Course Title Credit Professor
Synchronous Synchronous Synchronous

Japanese <Levels 1 through 7> 5 Mon.2 Wed.2 Fri.2

Japanese
Japanese <Levels 1 through 7> 5 Mon.5 Wed.5 Fri.5

Kanji and Readings <Levels 1 through 6> 3 Tue.1 Thu.1

Kanji and Readings <Levels 1 through 6> 3 Tue.5 Thu.5

Japanese Reading and Writing
Translation (English into Japanese) <Advanced Level> 3 KOZAI Soichi Tue.2 Thu.2

Business Japanese <Advanced Level> 3 HANDA Kanako Mon.4 Wed.4

Schedule ②
Schedule ①
Field ASP Course Title Credit Professor Asynchronous
Synchronous
(On-demand)
Literature East Asian Literature and Culture in Translation 3 LEE, Hyunjung Thu.2 Mon.1

Religion in Japan 3 SHULTZ, John Mon.4 Wed.4

Religion/Philosophy
Shinto A 3 SHULTZ, John Tue.1 Thu.1

History of Modern Japan 3 BAILEY, Scott Tue.4 Thu.4

History
Asia in World History to 1500 3 BAILEY, Scott Fri.1 Wed.1

Japanese Aesthetics 3 FLAVIN, Philip Fri.1 Wed.1

Fashion in Japan A 3 DRUET, Lucile Thu.1 Tue.1

Art
Japanese Influence on Western Art and Design 3 KIM-LEE, Seonga Tue.4 Fri.4

Japanese Design: Aesthetics and Visual Culture 3 KIM-LEE, Seonga Mon.1 Thu.1

Geisha, Gangsters and Samurai 3 HOLLSTEIN, Mark Wed.1 Mon.1

Media Studies Monsters, Ghosts and the Making of Modern Japan A 3 HOLLSTEIN, Mark Tue.2 Thu.2

Monsters, Ghosts and the Making of Modern Japan B 3 HOLLSTEIN, Mark Wed.4 Mon.4

Music Japanese Music 3 FLAVIN, Philip Fri.4 Wed.4

Documenting Japan 3 FEDOROWICZ, Steven Thu.4 Tue.4

Japan and Globalization: A Cultural Approach 3 FEDOROWICZ, Steven Tue.2 Thu.2

Culture, Power and Belonging in Japan 3 HESTER, Jeffry Mon.4 Wed.4

Anthropology/Culture
Gender and Sexuality in Japan A 3 HESTER, Jeffry Tue.1 Fri.1

Gender and Sexuality in Japan B 3 HESTER, Jeffry Fri.4 Tue.4

Sexuality and Culture in Japan 3 HESTER, Jeffry Mon.1 Wed.1

Can We Enforce Human Rights? 3 COGAN, Mark S. Tue.5 Thu.5

Tyrants, Dictators and Strongmen 3 COGAN, Mark S. Thu.2 Tue.2

International Relations of Asia 3 HASSDORF, Wolf Juergen H. K. Tue.2 Thu.2

International Relations
Japanese Politics and Public Policy 3 PORTEUX, Jonson Nathaniel Tue.1 Thu.1

Politics and Security Challenges in East Asia 3 DAUT, Nur Rafeeda Binti Wed.4 Mon.4

Globalization, Culture and Identity in East Asia 3 DAUT, Nur Rafeeda Binti Thu.1 Tue.1

Japan and Nuclear Weapons A 3 CHANG, Booseung Tue.2 Thu.2

War and Peace
Japan and Nuclear Weapons B 3 CHANG, Booseung Thu.4 Tue.4

Political Economy Political Economy and Public Policy 3 PORTEUX, Jonson Nathaniel Tue.4 Thu.4

Varieties of Capitalism in East Asia 3 HASSDORF, Wolf Juergen H. K. Thu.5 Tue.5

Economics Cultural and Creative Industries in Japan/East Asia 3 GONZALEZ BASURTO, Grace L. Thu.2 Tue.2

Urban Trends and Futures in Japan/East Asia 3 GONZALEZ BASURTO, Grace L. Tue.5 Thu.5

Japanese Management: A Global Perspective 3 TRACY, Mark Thu.5 Tue.5

Business
International Negotiation 3 TRACY, Mark Wed.1 Mon.1

Global Business Teams 3 LIND, Scott Thu.4 Mon.4

Communication
Intercultural Communication in Japan 3 LIND, Scott Fri.1 Wed.1

<Time in Schedule ①, ② and ③> 1 =【ZONE 1】 9:00a.m.-10:30a.m. (JST)

2 =【ZONE 2】10:45a.m.-12:15p.m. (JST)
4 =【ZONE 4】 3:00p.m.-4:30p.m. (JST)
5 =【ZONE 5】 4:40p.m.-6:10p.m (JST)
◎ Classes may be cancelled due to low enrollment.
◎ Class schedule may be changed.
◎ Course syllabi for Spring 2021 will be available in December, 2020 at https://www.kansaigaidai.ac.jp/asp/academics/course-syllabi/
In the meantime, please refer to the syllabi from the past semesters.
2021 Spring ASP Home-Based (Online) CLASS SCHEDULE ASIAN STUDIES PROGRAM
KANSAI GAIDAI UNIVERSITY

【ZONE 1】 9:00a.m.-10:30a.m. (JST) 【ZONE 2】10:45a.m.-12:15p.m. (JST) 【ZONE 3】1:15p.m.-2:45p.m. (JST) 【ZONE 4】 3:00p.m.-4:30p.m. (JST) 【ZONE 5】 4:40p.m.-6:10p.m (JST)
Your time

Course Title Instructor Course Title Instructor Course Title Instructor Course Title Instructor

Japanese (1~7) Japanese (1~7)

Japanese Design: Aesthetics and Visual Culture Kim-Lee Business Japanese <Advanced Level> Handa
M Sexuality and Culture in Japan Hester Religion in Japan Shultz
O Culture, Power and Belonging in Japan Hester
N East Asian Literature and Culture in Translation Lee
Geisha, Gangsters and Samurai: Japan in Western Film Hollstein Monsters, Ghosts and the Making of Modern Japan B Hollstein
International Negotiation: Resolving Conflict and Closing the Deal Tracy Politics and Security Challenges in East Asia Daut
Global Business Teams Lind

Kanji & Readings (1~6) Kanji & Readings (1~6)

Shinto A Shultz Translation (English into Japanese) <Advanced Level> Kozai History of Modern Japan Bailey Can We Enforce Human Rights? Cogan
Gender and Sexuality in Japan A Hester Monsters, Ghosts and the Making of Modern Japan A Hollstein Japanese Influence on Western Art and Design Kim-Lee Urban Trends and Futures in Japan/East Asia Gonzalez
T
Japanese Politics and Public Policy from a Theoretical Perspective Porteux Japan and Globalization: A Cultural Approach Fedorowicz Political Economy and Public Policy from an East Asian Perspective Porteux
U
International Relations of Asia Hassdorf Varieties of Capitalism in East Asia Hassdorf
E
Fashion in Japan A Druet Japan and Nuclear Weapons A Chang Documenting Japan: Film and Photography as Cultural Description Fedorowicz Japanese Management: A Global Perspective Tracy
Globalization, Culture and Identity in East Asia Daut Gender and Sexuality in Japan B Hester
Tyrants, Dictators and Strongmen Cogan Japan and Nuclear Weapons B Chang
Cultural and Creative Industries in Japan/East Asia Gonzalez

Japanese (1~7) Japanese (1~7)

Geisha, Gangsters and Samurai: Japan in Western Film Hollstein Business Japanese <Advanced Level> Handa
W International Negotiation: Resolving Conflict and Closing the Deal Tracy Monsters, Ghosts and the Making of Modern Japan B Hollstein
E Politics and Security Challenges in East Asia Daut
D Asia in World History to 1500 Bailey
Japanese Aesthetics Flavin 【Course Format】 Religion in Japan Shultz
Sexuality and Culture in Japan Hester Japanese (5-credit) Japanese Music Flavin
Intercultural Communication in Japan Lind
90mins x 3/week 【mostly live session】 Culture, Power and Belonging in Japan Hester

Kanji & Readings (1~6) Kanji & Readings, Business Japanese and Kanji & Readings (1~6)
Translation (3-credit)
Fashion in Japan A Druet Translation (English into Japanese) <Advanced Level> Kozai 90mins x 2/week 【mostly live session】 Documenting Japan: Film and Photography as Cultural Description Fedorowicz Varieties of Capitalism in East Asia Hassdorf
Globalization, Culture and Identity in East Asia Daut East Asian Literature and Culture in Translation Lee Japan and Nuclear Weapons B Chang Japanese Management: A Global Perspective Tracy
T Tyrants, Dictators and Strongmen Cogan Global Business Teams Lind
H Shinto A Shultz Cultural and Creative Industries in Japan/East Asia Gonzalez Lecture Courses (3-credit) Can We Enforce Human Rights? Cogan
U Japanese Design: Aesthetics and Visual Culture Kim-Lee 90mins x 2/week History of Modern Japan Bailey Urban Trends and Futures in Japan/East Asia Gonzalez
Japanese Politics and Public Policy from a Theoretical Perspective Porteux Monsters, Ghosts and the Making of Modern Japan A Hollstein 【one live session, one asynchronous session】 Political Economy and Public Policy from an East Asian Perspective Porteux
Japan and Globalization: A Cultural Approach Fedorowicz
Note: Asynchronous sessions are grayed-out
International Relations of Asia Hassdorf
Japan and Nuclear Weapons A Chang
on the Class Schedule.

Japanese (1~7) 【Cell Color】 Japanese (1~7)

Blue : Zone 1 and 2 (JST morning)
F
Asia in World History to 1500 Bailey Green : Zone 4 and 5 (JST afternoon) Japanese Music Flavin
R
I
Japanese Aesthetics Flavin Gray : Asynchronous session Gender and Sexuality in Japan B Hester
Intercultural Communication in Japan Lind
(no actual class meeting)
Japanese Influence on Western Art and Design Kim-Lee
Gender and Sexuality in Japan A Hester

◎ Classes may be cancelled due to low enrollment.

◎ Class schedule may be changed.