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C O N T E N T S 1. Academic Information 2. APS Major Description 3. Regarding Subjects 4. Course Registration 5. Other Academic Information

1. Academic Information

Curriculum A "curriculum" is a set of requirements for graduation and courses which may be taken. A student's curriculum is determined by the year of their enrollment, and with the exception of a change in enrollment status, it will not normally change. NEW! 2006 2011 2017

The Flow of Credit Acquisition Check the Course Timetable and Syllabus then choose your subjects Course Registration GET 100% ATTENDANCE! STUDY! DO YOUR HOMEWORK! Complete the Requirement Acquire Credits

Academic Calendar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Spring Semester Fall Semester 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter Summer Session (7/30~8/3) 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter Winter Session (2/8~2/12)

Course Type Credits Offered Lecture Subjects Seminar Subjects 2 2 Course Types Quarter-basis (2 months) Semester-basis (4 months) Semester-basis (4 months) Classes per Week Total No. of Classes 2 15 1 *Final Examination during the last week. 1 15 Language Education Subjects 4 Semester-basis (4 months) 4 60 2 2 30

Class Timetable Period Class Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 8:45-10:20 2 10:35-12:10 3 12:25-14:00 4 14:15-15:50 5 16:05-17:40 6 17:55-19:30

APS 2017 Fall Timetable Quarter 1 English Basis (Sample) Period Class Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 8:45-10:20 2 10:35-12:10 3 12:25-14:00 4 14:15-15:50 5 16:05-17:40 Japanese Foundation Course Ⅰ Japanese Foundation Course Ⅱ Japanese Foundation Course Ⅲ Japanese Foundation Course Ⅰ Japanese Foundation Course Ⅱ Japanese Foundation Course Ⅲ Study Skills and Academic Writing Multicultural Cooperative Workshop Japanese Foundation Course Ⅰ Japanese Foundation Course Ⅱ Japanese Foundation Course Ⅲ Japanese Foundation Course Ⅰ Japanese Foundation Course Ⅱ Japanese Foundation Course Ⅲ 6 17:55-19:30 Introduction to APS

APS 2017 Fall Timetable Quarter 2 English Basis (Sample) Period Class Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 8:45-10:20 2 10:35-12:10 3 12:25-14:00 4 14:15-15:50 5 16:05-17:40 Japanese Foundation Course Ⅰ Japanese Foundation Course Ⅱ Japanese Foundation Course Ⅲ Japanese Foundation Course Ⅰ Japanese Foundation Course Ⅱ Japanese Foundation Course Ⅲ Study Skills and Academic Writing Multicultural Cooperative Workshop Japanese Foundation Course Ⅰ Japanese Foundation Course Ⅱ Japanese Foundation Course Ⅲ Japanese Foundation Course Ⅰ Japanese Foundation Course Ⅱ Japanese Foundation Course Ⅲ 6 17:55-19:30 Introduction to APS

Grading System Letter Grade (%) Grade Point Pass / Fail A+ 90% or higher 4 A 80-89% 3 B 70-79% 2 Pass C 60-69% 1 F 59% or lower 0 Fail Code Definition Notes P Pass Utilized in some subjects T Transfer A maximum of 60 credits

Semester GPA and Cumulative GPA SEMESTER GPA Calculated using only the grades acquired in the present semester. Used for grade reports, scholarships, course registration priority, etc. CUMULATIVE GPA Calculated from the time of a student s enrollment through to the student s last semester. Used for applying: exchange programs, Accelerated Graduation Program, course registration priority.

Semester GPA and Cumulative GPA SEMESTER GPA (No. of A+ credits 4)+(No. of A credits 3)+(No. of B credits 2)+(No. of C credits 1)+(No. of F credits 0) Registered credits for given semester (excluding P/T) CUMULATIVE GPA (No. of A+ credits 4)+(No. of A credits 3)+(No. of B credits 2)+(No. of C credits 1)+(No. of F credits 0) Total registered credits (excluding P/T)

2. APS Major Description

Human Resource Development Goals The college of Asia Pacific Studies aims to cultivate human resources that, upon comprehensive understanding of the diverse political conditions, economies, societies, and cultures of the Asia Pacific region, will; 1. achieve basic and advanced knowledge in such areas as global society, environment and development, and tourism; 2. develop language, communication and problem-solving abilities; and 3. through understanding of the diverse problems facing the Asia Pacific, will be able to contribute to sustainable development and coexistence in the region.

APS: Degree Degree Bachelor of Social Science

Areas of Study The College of Asia Pacific Studies has established four Areas of Study in order to conduct education and research for the development of wide-ranging problem solving ability and specialized know-how of the issues facing the Asia Pacific region. Studies are centered on solid language proficiency and a basic understanding of the diverse cultures, histories, societies, natural environments, and historical conditions of the Asia Pacific region. As one of graduation requirements, students must choose one Area of Study from the following Areas of Study and then complete at least 2 credits from the required subjects (Common Liberal Arts Subjects) for the Area of Study of your choice and 28 credits from the Major Education Subjects for the Area of Study. Environment and Development Hospitality and Tourism International Relations and Peace Studies Culture, Society and Media

Required Subjects for Area of Study (Common Liberal Arts Subjects) At APS, subjects required for each Area of Study are stipulated. Students will tackle questions such as what a designated academic field is and become acquainted with a wide-angle view of the problems and the objectives of these fields. These subjects serve as the first step to a broader and a deeper learning in the academic fields by providing students with the basic knowledge and theories they need to understand the field. Area of Study Subject Registration Environment and Development Hospitality and Tourism International Relations and Peace Studies Culture, Society and Media Introduction to Environmental Studies Introduction to Development Studies Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Introduction to International Relations Introduction to Culture and Society Introduction to Media Studies Registered by Student

Registration Period Registration for Area of Study Only from 2nd Semester to 6th Semester Registration Time Only during the Course Registration Correction Period 2 Registration Method Students need to register via Campusmate (Web).

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements Code College APS Enrollment Basis Language Japanese-basis (J) English-basis (E) Track of English Course Standard Track (ST) Advanced Track (AT) Graduation Requirements Code APS17JST APS AY 2017 Curriculum Japanese-basis Standard Track APS17JAT APS AY 2017 Curriculum Japanese-basis Advanced Track APS17E APS AY 2017 Curriculum English-basis

Graduation Requirements 1 Be enrolled at least 4 years (Exception: Accelerated Graduation Program, Transfer students, or more than 3 months of suspension) 2 Have completed the required number of credits: - At least 124 credits in total

Graduation Requirements 1 Complete at least 124 credits total 2 Fulfill the credit requirements for each subject field 3 4 5 Complete required language subjects (or be exempted from required language subjects) Complete at least 2 credits from the required subjects which you registered for your Area of Study (Common Liberal Arts Subjects) Complete at least 28 credits from the Major Education Subjects for your registered Area of Study

Graduation Requirements 1 Complete at least 124 credits total

Credit Requirements for each Subject Field Subject Field Credit Requirement Total Common Education Subjects Japanese 16 Common Liberal Arts Subjects 16 Language Education and Common Liberal Arts Subjects APS Major Education Subjects 62 8 At least 124 Credits Other College Subjects 0 Subjects Not Counted Towards Graduation 0

Graduation Requirements 1 Complete at least 124 credits total 2 Fulfill the credit requirements for each subject field

Graduation Requirements 1 Complete at least 124 credits total 2 Fulfill the credit requirements for each subject field 3 Complete required language subjects (or be exempted from required language subjects)

Credit Requirements for each Subject Field Subject Field Credit Requirement Total Common Education Subjects Japanese 16 Common Liberal Arts Subjects 16 Language Education and Common Liberal Arts Subjects APS Major Education Subjects 62 Other College Subjects 0 8 At least 124 Credits Subjects Not Counted Towards Graduation 0

Required Credits (APS17E) Subject Field Required Credits Language Japanese 16 12 Common Liberal Arts Area of Study s Required Common Liberal Arts Subjects Common Liberal Arts Subjects 14 Language Education and Common Liberal Arts Subjects 8 12 Major Area of Study s Major Education Subjects 2 28 APS Major Education Subjects 34 Other College Subjects 0 Total 124 4 Credits In the case a student is exempted from some required Language Education Subjects based on the placement test etc., the student must get same amount of credits from Language Education and Common Liberal Arts Subjects field.

Graduation Requirements 1 Complete at least 124 credits total 2 Complete required language subjects (or be exempted from required language subjects) 3 Fulfill the credit requirements for each subject field 4 Complete at least 2 credits from the required subjects which you registered for your Area of Study (Common Liberal Arts Subjects)

Required Subjects for Area of Study (Common Liberal Arts Subjects) Area of Study Subject Registration Environment and Development Hospitality and Tourism International Relations and Peace Studies Culture, Society and Media Introduction to Environmental Studies Introduction to Development Studies Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Introduction to International Relations Introduction to Culture and Society Introduction to Media Studies Registered by Student

Graduation Requirements 1 Complete at least 124 credits total 2 Complete required language subjects (or be exempted from required language subjects) 3 Fulfill the credit requirements for each subject field 4 5 Complete at least 2 credits from the required subjects which you registered for your Area of Study (Common Liberal Arts Subjects) Complete at least 28 credits from the Major Education Subjects for your registered Area of Study

Credit Requirements for each Subject Field Subject Field Credit Requirement Total Common Education Subjects Major Japanese 16 Common Liberal Arts Subjects 16 Language Education and Common Liberal Arts Subjects Area of Study s Major Education Subjects 28 APS Major Education Subjects 34 Other College Subjects 0 Subjects Not Counted Towards Graduation 0 8 At least 124 Credits

2017 Curriculum Description

2017 Undergraduate Academic Handbook P. 62, 63 P.62 63

AY 2017 Curriculum Outline: APS P.62,63

Grade Level Subject Category Handbook P.60, 61

After deciding your Area of Study, it is required to complete at least 28 credits from Area of Study s subjects which you chose

APS Common B, and Seminar subjects can be counted as all four Area of Study Subjects

APS Core Subjects (APS Major Education Subjects) Society as the subject of research Approaches for examining society and theoretical frameworks underlying those approaches Subject Introduction to Area Studies (APS Major Education Subjects) Introduction to APS (APS Major Education Subjects) Registration Registered by Student Automatic 1st semester

3.Regarding Subjects

2017 Curriculum Description

2017 Undergraduate Academic Handbook P. 62, 63 P.62 63

AY 2017 Curriculum Outline: APS P.62,63

Grade Level Subject Category Handbook P.60, 61

Systematic Study Coursework at APU is arranged systematically, starting from introductory subjects and moving in increments of difficulty and complexity toward advanced courses. Students are encouraged to use the grade level, subject field, any listed prerequisite subjects and registration criteria as a reference in choosing classes in a systematic manner. Subject Grade Level Grade Level 100 Level 200 Level 300 Level 400 Level Description Primarily for 1st year students Primarily for 2nd year students Primarily for 3rd year students Language subjects can be chosen if pre-requisite subject has been completed regardless of grade number Primarily for 4th year students

Statistics You can register for this from your 2nd Semester Introduction to Economics Make sure to check 2017 Undergraduate Academic Handbook, p111 in advance.

100 level subjects Handbook P.62, 63

Language Subject Common Education Subjects Common Liberal Arts Subjects APS Major Education Subjects

Language Subjects

Required Language Education Subjects 1. Japanese

Required Japanese Subject (for English-basis Students) For English-basis students, the starting level of Japanese language courses will be based on the results of the placement test at the time of enrollment. The University will continue to automatically register students for language courses until they pass the Japanese Intermediate Course.

Starting Level Credit Requirement Foundation Course I Required Japanese Subjects Foundation Course II Foundation Course III Intermediate Course Foundation Course I 16 Registered at 1 st Semester together After completing Foundation III Foundation Course II 12 Exempted Registered at 1 st Semester together After completing Foundation III Foundation Course III 8 Exempted Exempted 1st Semester After completing Foundation III Intermediate Course Pre-Advanced or more 4 Exempted Exempted Exempted 1st Semester 0 Exempted Exempted Exempted Exempted

Registration of English Language Subjects FOR English-basis Students 1. English-basis students who wish to register for English courses may do so at the Advanced Track level. 2. The students must apply in advance if they wish to register for Advanced English 1A 1B. 3. If the students wish to register for Advanced English 2A 2B or Language for Specific Purposes in Advanced Track, they may register for these courses by themselves during Course Registration Period B only if there is vacancy.

Language Education Subjects 2. AP Language

Language Education Subjects: AP Languages / Specific Subjects AP Languages Chinese Korean Malay- Indonesian Spanish Thai Vietnamese *Course Registration Conditions for AP Language Subjects Applicants cannot be native speakers of the course s language English-basis students must complete or be exempted from Japanese Foundation I, II, and III

Language Education Subjects 3. Specific Subjects

Language Education Subjects: Specific Subjects Language Education Subjects: Specific Subjects Intensive Language Learning Overseas Introduction to Asia Pacific Languages Japanese Linguistics for Japanese Language Education Japanese Language Teaching Introduction to Official Languages of the United Nations I II III TESOL English Proficiency Test Preparation Course I II III

Guidance on Taking Language Classes Time:September 27th (Wed) 15:00 16:30 Place:English-basis Students @ Millennium Hall If you are determined as a native Japanese speaker in the Japanese Placement test, you do not have to attend this guidance session.

Common Liberal Arts Subjects

Common Liberal Arts Subjects APU literacy Study Skills and Academic Writing Multicultural Cooperative Workshop etc. Global citizens foundation Asia Pacific Group Japanese Studies Group Basic Study Group Introduction to Major Studies Group Response to social needs Basic Skills Information and Communication Technology

1st Year Seminars APU offers first year students the opportunity to study seminar subjects in the form of Study Skills and Academic Writing and Multicultural Cooperative Workshop. These subjects are designed to prepare students for their study at APU through a range of lectures and workshops on issues including study skills and cross cultural communication. Study Skills and Academic Writing Multicultural Cooperative Workshop Registration Automatic Automatic Fall Enrollees 1st Semester

Campusmate (How to check grade inquiry screen) (before you register for Area of Study) Subject Field Required Exemption (-) Exemption (+) Required (adjusted) Completed Opposite Language Completed 1 2 3 4 5 6 Japanese 16-4 12 1 12 Common Liberal Arts Subjects 16 16 4 2 16 Language Education and Common Liberal Arts Subjects 8 +4 12 3 12 APS Major Education Subjects 62 62 10 58 Other College Subjects 4 5 20 Total Credits 124 124 18 6 118 4 Subjects Not Counted Towards Graduation

Campusmate (How to check grade inquiry screen) (after you register for Area of Study) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Subject Field Required Exemption (-) Exemption (+) Required (adjusted) Completed Opposite Language Completed Japanese 16-4 12 1 12 (Area of Study s) Required Common Liberal Arts Subjects 2 2 2 2 Common Liberal Arts Subjects 14 14 4 3 14 Language Education and Common Liberal Arts Subjects 8 +4 12 4 12 (Area of Study s) Major Education Subjects 28 28 5 28 APS Major Education Subjects 34 34 10 6 38 Other College Subjects 4 7 14 Total Credits 124 124 18 120 8 Subjects Not Counted Towards Graduation

Course Registration Conditions

Credit Registration Limit School Year 1 2 3 4 Semester 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 or more Regular Students 18 18 20 20 20 20 24 24 Accelerated Graduation Program Students - - 24 24 24 24 24 24

Year Semester Automatic Registration Subjects Table: APS17E (FALL Enrollees) 2 Credits 4 Credits 6 Credits 8 Credits 10 Credits 12 Credits 14 Credits 16 Credits 18 Credits 20 Credits 22 Credits 24 Credits 1 1 Semester (Fall) Japanese Foundation Course I Japanese Foundation Course II Japanese Foundation Course III Study Skills and Academic Writing Introduction to APS Multicultural Cooperative Workshop 2 3 4 2 Semester (Spring) 3 Semester (Fall) 4 Semester (Spring) 5 Semester (Fall) 6 Semester (Spring) 7 Semester (Fall) 8 Semester (Spring) Intermediate Japanese V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V

Course Registration Conditions College Graduation Requirements Code Other College Major Education Subjects Subjects held in Non-basis Language "APS Bridge Program" (only for Japanese-basis Domestic Students) "APM Bridge Program" (only for Japanese-basis Domestic Students) Subjects which may be taken more than once Session Subjects AP Language Subjects APS APS17E Available from 3rd semester (cannot register during the course registration period A) No prerequisite condition Cannot register Cannot register Refer to p.109 Cannot register during a student's semester of scheduled graduation Completed or exempted from "Japanese Foundation Course I, II, III"

Course Registration Conditions College Graduation Requirements Code "Introduction to APS" APS APS17E Automatically registered at 1st semester "Introduction to Development Studies" "Introduction to Environmental Studies" "Introduction to Tourism" "Introduction to International Relations" Available from 1st semester "Introduction to Culture and Society" "Introduction to Media Studies"

Course Registration Conditions College Graduation Requirements Code "Introduction to Research Methods" "Preliminary Seminar for Culture, Society and Media" "Preliminary Seminar for International Relations and Peace Studies" "Preliminary Seminar for Environment and Development" "Preliminary Seminar for Tourism and Hospitality" "Introduction to Economics" "Statistics" APS APS17E Available only for 3rd and 4th semester students During the course registration period A, available only for 4th semester students (5th or more semester students may register from the course registration period B) Available from 2nd semester (cannot register during the course registration period A)

Course Registration Conditions College Graduation Requirements Code APS APS17E "Introduction to Management" "Accounting I" "Introduction to Marketing" "Finance" "Management of Human Resources and Organizational Behavior" Available from 3rd semester (cannot register during the course registration period A) "Production Management" "Legal Strategy in Business"

Course Registration Conditions College Graduation Requirements Code "Business Ethics" APS APS17E Available from 5th semester (cannot register during the course registration period A) "Global Management (Capstone)" Cannot register "Fundamental Mathematics" "Advanced Mathematics" Available from 3rd semester (cannot register during the course registration period A)

Registration Schedule

Course registration periods and correction periods Oct. 2 10:00 Oct. 3 12:00 Registration Period A Registration Period B Correction Period 1 Correction Period 2

Course Registration Period B Period A Registration Period B Fall Semester Subjects 1st Quarter Subjects 2nd Quarter Subjects Registration Winter Session Subjects Registration of major subjects from other college (available from 2nd year)

Correction Period 1 Period A Period B 1st Quarter Correction period 1 Fall Semester Subjects 1st Quarter Subjects No Registration Cancellation only 2nd Quarter Subjects Winter session subjects Registration Cancellation

Correction Period 2 Period A Period B 1st quarter 2nd Quarter Correction period 2 Fall Semester Subjects 1st Quarter Subjects 2nd Quarter Subjects Winter Session subjects Cannot change No registration Cancellation only Registration Cancellation

Period Semester Courses 1 st Quarter Courses 2 nd Quarter Courses Session Courses Period A Add / Drop Add / Drop Add / Drop Add / Drop Period B Add / Drop Add / Drop Add / Drop Add / Drop Correction Period 1 (1 st Quarter) Correction Period 2 (2 nd Quarter) Drop Drop Add / Drop Add / Drop Non-modifiable Non-modifiable Drop Add / Drop Note on Registration Period A Course registration for Language Education subjects, Common Liberal Arts subjects (with exceptions), Major Education (Own college) subjects possible. Registration period A dates differ for each college. Students may only register for courses according to the course registration schedule of their own college.

Course Registration Priority 1st Priority GPA 3.00 and above (9:30~) 2nd Priority GPA 2.50 and above (12:30~) Regular Less than GPA 2.50 (15:30~) The University will choose the higher GPA (cumulative GPA or semester GPA) to decide the priorities. Priority system is ONLY applied to course registration period A

Course Registration Schedule Course Registration B period October 2nd (Mon) 10:00 October 3rd (Tue) 12:00 Correction Period 1 October 12th (Thu) 10:00 October 13th (Fri) 10:00 IPS2~6 will be available during registration period and FLAG members will also be there! Correction Period 2 December 7th (Thu) 10:00 December 8th (Fri) 10:00

Syllabus

Syllabus The syllabus will be demonstrated below. Semester lectures (Spring, Fall) Subjects, Classes Professor s Name Overview of Classes Requirement for students Textbook, References, etc. Confirm first before registering your course!!

HOW TO REACH THE SYLLABUS WEBPAGE

https://portal2.apu.ac.jp/campusp/top.do

2017 SP SP1 SP2 SU1 FA FA1 FA2 WI1 Selectable Periods Spring Semester Subject Spring Quarter 1 Subject Spring Quarter 2 Subject Summer Session Fall Semester Subject Fall Quarter 1 Subject Fall Quarter 2 Subject Winter Session

List of subjects can also be viewed as excel file which you can download from Academic Office website.

5. Other Academic Information

Course registration is the most important part of implementing your education plan. It is absolutely essential in attending class, receiving credit and graduating from APU. In order to ensure smooth progress through your education plan, please take utmost care when carrying out registration. For course registration and academic advising-related issues, please visit the Academic Office for support. Services Office Office Hours Curriculum, course registration, grades, classes, examinations, reports, TOEFL/TOEIC exams. Off-campus Study Program outside the university, such as field study and study abroad. Other undergraduate programs included in the Undergraduate Academic Handbook Academic Office (Bldg. B, 1 st floor) Mon, Wed-Fri 10:00-16:30 Tue 11:30-16:30

Class Absences In the event that you cannot attend classes due to unavoidable reasons, please inform your instructors. Each instructor will determine how to handle your absence in these cases. Infectious Diseases Short-term Absence (1-3 weeks) Long-term Absence Others (Job Hunting, Extra Curricular Activities) APU does not authorize absences other than due to Infectious Diseases under any circumstances The procedure will differ depending on the cases. Please go to page 20 in Academic handbook for further information.

These Procedures Will Differ In Cases Of Long Term. Please Read The Academic Handbook For Further Information! These forms can be downloaded from Academic Office website.

Application for Credit Transfer Students may apply to transfer credits acquired prior to enrollment at APU in the following cases: 1. Students who have obtained credits from another university / junior college. 2. Students who have obtained credits as a part-time student at APU. 3. Applications are only accepted during their first semester at APU. Deadline: Friday, December 8, 2017 at 16:30

Tips on Credit Transfer for Studies Conducted at Other Universities A maximum total of 60 credits of all types of credits may be transferred to APU. However, a maximum of 20 credits may be transferred to student s own College Major Education Subjects. More than 20 credits can be approved when transferring credits to APM from universities with AACSB accreditation.

To Do List 1 Read through the 2017 Undergraduate Academic Handbook 2 While checking the syllabus, consider the subjects you would like to take 3Timetable of 'Japanese Subject' and 'Introduction to APS' will be informed via 'Action Required' at the Campus terminal around September 28 th. 4 On the empty time table sheet, schedule the subjects you want to take (make sure they sum up to 18 credits, not more than that) *If you have any doubts, please visit Academic Office, or FLAG CR team at the Welcome Café or AP House 1 consultation booth. *The PPT used during the guidance and a Course Registration instructional video will be available at the Academic Office website.

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