Three Policies

On March 28, 3, the Director-General of the Higher Education Bureau of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology issued a notice titled "Regarding the promulgation of a ministerial ordinance to partially revise the Enforcement Regulations of the School Education Law."

This revision is based on the educational philosophy of universities and colleges of technology, clarifying the image of human resources that should be developed, organizing an appropriate curriculum to realize it, and systematically and organizationally In order to better fulfill its mission, all universities, etc., are committed to their educational Based on the purpose of , we are required to formulate and announce the "policy for accreditation of graduation", "policy for organization and implementation of curriculum" and "policy for acceptance of new students" (three policies). .

Faculty of International Communication Department of Tourism "Three Policies"

1. Graduation Accreditation and Degree Conferment Policy (Diploma Policy)

In the Department of Tourism, Faculty of International Communication (hereinafter referred to as "this department"), students have completed the course of this university, have earned 126 credits and fulfilled the requirements such as compulsory subjects, and have a global perspective based on the educational mission of Hamana Yamate Gakuin. A bachelor's degree (tourism studies) is conferred on individuals who can play an active role in the tourism industry by comprehensively utilizing the following six strengths and qualities as well as the specialized knowledge and skills of tourism studies.

(1) Autonomous and subjective attitude (autonomy)
Able to proactively make plans, implement them, and work on them while reflecting on them.

(2) Attitude to actively contribute to society (social contribution)
Encourage more people to collaborate with others and contribute to achieving the goals of society and groups.

(3) Ability to understand and accept diverse cultures and their backgrounds (diversity understanding)
Respect ideas and values ​​that differ from your own, and act while accepting diverse social and cultural backgrounds.

(4) Ability to find and solve problems
Understand various social and cultural phenomena from a scientific point of view, and be able to propose solutions based on evidence.

(5) Communication skills
Able to communicate necessary in both Japanese and English.In particular, regarding English proficiency, he will achieve a TOEIC score of 600 or higher and a CEFR*-B2 level by the time he graduates.
* Refers to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.An international standard that indicates the level of language communication ability.

(6) Ability to utilize specialized knowledge and skills
Based on the knowledge and techniques of marketing, you can use the knowledge and skills required in the tourism industry to solve existing problems and create new plans and proposals.

2.Curriculum Policy (Curriculum Policy)

In order to enable students to acquire the knowledge and skills set forth in the Diploma Policy, the Department systematically organizes the four-year educational content, devises educational methods, and assesses the achievement status. We will evaluate it.

1) Education content

The curriculum of this department consists of basic education subjects and specialized education subjects, classified according to subject content, and organized so that students can learn step by step from basic to applied.
In order to clarify the gradual organization of courses, all courses are numbered with symbols and numbers that express the content and degree of difficulty, and the curriculum system and the priority of courses are clearly indicated.
The contents of basic education subjects and specialized education subjects are as follows.

(1) Basic education subjects

In basic education courses, students acquire the education and skills that form the foundation for leading a fulfilling and active life.Basic Education Subjects are organized around the lower grades, and students learn the following contents in each subject group of KUISs Basics, Common Basics, and Liberal Arts.

(XNUMX) KUISs Basics subjects are designed to adapt to the university through first-year education, cultivate critical thinking, and provide basic learning skills at university such as information analysis and report writing, as well as discussions and leadership. Acquire communication skills after entering society.In addition, all students take "Evaluation and Practice I" and "Evaluation and Practice II", and based on their knowledge and understanding of the significance and importance of evaluation, conduct self-evaluation of their own learning outcomes.In addition, students learn career education subjects that make use of what they have learned and think about their own careers.
(XNUMX) In the Common Basics subjects group, students acquire basic communication skills through foreign language subjects and other subjects.In addition, students acquire basic ICT (Information and Communication Technology) skills in order to respond to the rapidly evolving information society.
(3) In the liberal arts course group, students will learn the basics for understanding a wide range of issues in modern society through study in the three areas of "Understanding Humans," "Society and Life," and "Science and Life," with a focus on "Anthropology." You will learn the perspective and way of thinking.
④ Acquire the knowledge and skills related to data science required in a society where DX is progressing.

⑤ As experiential learning, students are required to choose service learning or global study, and participate in social contribution activities in Japan and overseas.

(2) Specialized Education Subjects

In specialized education courses, students learn specialized knowledge and skills related to the tourism business, while strengthening their English skills as a communication tool, in order to understand and act from an international perspective, mainly in the Asia-Pacific region.To that end, we offer a “basic subject group” centered on tourism and business administration, a “core subject group” related to three majors (tourism business major, hotel and bridal major, airline major), and more advanced learning. Organize the "development course group".

• In language education, in the 1st and 2nd years, we will develop English proficiency and solidify the foundation of the four skills.Classes will be organized based on proficiency, and progress will be confirmed using external tests on a regular basis, with the goal of achieving a TOEIC score of 4 at the end of the first year (study abroad condition) and a TOEIC score of 1 by graduation. Strengthen your English.In addition, we will place emphasis on Chinese as an elective language, and from the second year onwards, we will set subjects in stages from the basics, and aim to develop language skills by taking courses according to the level of proficiency.
• At the end of the first year, the major will be decided in consideration of the student's wishes and aptitude.This department has the following three majors.

1) Tourism business major
You will learn how to view tourism from a management perspective, solve existing problems, and plan new tourism projects.

2) Hotel/bridal major
In addition to acquiring specialized knowledge and skills in the hotel and bridal business, students learn about on-site management that utilizes marketing perspectives and techniques.

3) Airline Major
In addition to acquiring specialized knowledge and skills in the airline business, students will learn about on-site management that utilizes marketing perspectives and techniques.

• From the second year onwards, the courses to be taken are determined for each major.By taking courses in a major, students will systematically study subjects that are in line with the educational objectives of that major.
• From the third year onwards, students take courses to further develop the specialized content they have learned up to that point.

(3) Comprehensive seminar subjects

General seminar subjects are divided into specialized seminars for small groups from the second year onwards, integrating lecture-based learning in the classroom and experiential learning outside the classroom, and the ability to utilize specialized knowledge and skills through practice. wear.

• In project management subjects taken in the 2nd and 3rd years, students learn how to identify and solve problems and how to utilize specialized knowledge and skills through the practice of projects in collaboration with companies and external organizations.
• In the graduation research that students complete in their fourth year, they use the specialized knowledge and skills they have acquired to create a graduation research as a culmination of their studies at university.

2) Teaching methods

Incorporating the perspective of active learning, we practice educational methods that enable students to learn actively.The main methods are as follows.

(1) Adopt learning methods that emphasize group work, etc.
Group work, pair work, and discussion are also used in lecture-style classes in the classroom.Through these methods, students will work together to deepen their learning independently and actively.

(2) Incorporate experiential learning to develop problem-finding and problem-solving skills
Set up experiential learning opportunities such as service learning, internships, and global studies.Students deepen their learning through experience by discovering problems in the real world and proposing solutions to problems using their knowledge and skills.In addition, the experience gained there is linked with lecture-type classes in the classroom through "review", and furthermore, by connecting it to the next experiential learning, the internalization and externalization of learning is activated.

(3) Incorporate PBL (problem-based learning)
We will incorporate PBL through collaboration with companies, governments, and external organizations.By managing a project in a team, collecting and analyzing information, collaborating with companies and external organizations, finding and solving problems, and giving presentations to partners, you will acquire business communication skills and learn at university. We aim to integrate the

(4) Evaluation feedback will be provided during and at the end of the semester
Evaluations will be conducted multiple times throughout the term and throughout the term.All graded reports and attempts will be returned to the student whenever possible.Clarify learning challenges and help improve understanding.

(5) Adopt educational methods using ICT systems
Use e-learning system and e-portfolio system.
The e-learning system is used for preparation/review, quizzes, submission of reports, etc.
The e-portfolio is used to accumulate learning outcomes, manage one's own learning outcomes, and support goal achievement and setting of the next goal.

(6) Using the Learning Route Map, students will make their own plans and proceed with their studies.
The flow of learning for four years is shown in the learning flow chart.In addition, the curriculum map shows the subject system for each major.Students refer to learning flowcharts and curriculum maps, consider their career path after graduation, and formulate a four-year plan, which is expressed on a learning route map.We will check the execution of the plan from time to time, and aim to achieve the target while revising the plan if necessary.

(7) Self-assessment and retrospective
Over the course of four years, students create an e-portfolio, a comprehensive tool for goals, records, and evaluations, manage their own academic achievements and student life, and conduct "reviews."Furthermore, at the end of each semester, he conducts a self-assessment by the student regarding the degree of achievement of the KUISs academic benchmark, and through interviews with advisor faculty members, deepens the “review”.

3) Educational evaluation

The following concepts and methods will be used to evaluate each subject and the six goals listed in the Diploma Policy.

(1) Summative assessment at the end of each semester, using formative assessment
In each subject, tests, reports, presentations, etc. are used to evaluate learning outcomes.Reports and presentations are evaluated using rubrics.Evaluations are also conducted during the semester to determine the level of understanding of students and to set up supplementary lessons and provide feedback to students (formative evaluation).At the end of the semester, a comprehensive overall assessment is conducted (summative assessment).Grading will be conducted in a multifaceted and comprehensive manner by combining these evaluations.

(2) Check your progress by regularly checking the KUISs learning benchmark
Once every six months, students conduct self-evaluation using evaluation indicators (KUISs Learning Benchmark Rubrics) that determine the degree of achievement of the abilities and qualities listed in the policy for graduation certification and degree conferment. I will ask you to confirm.

(3) At the end of the second year, we will confirm the acquisition of basic specialized knowledge through an achievement confirmation test.
At the end of the second year, students are required to take an "Achievement Confirmation Examination" to check their acquisition of basic specialized knowledge and their ability to complete graduation research.

(4) Graduation research confirms acquisition of specialized knowledge at the time of graduation
The results of four years of study will be comprehensively evaluated through a "Graduation Research" (compulsory subject) that deals with issues related to tourism.In addition to meeting the requirements for his GPA and number of credits stipulated in the course regulations, and passing the above-mentioned "Achievement Confirmation Exam", he will be allowed to take "Graduation Research". .The evaluation method is carried out by multiple instructors using a common evaluation index (evaluation rubric).

3. Policy regarding acceptance of new students (admission policy)

Desired image of a student

In this department, the following knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for receiving the education stipulated in the Diploma Policy and the Curriculum Policy We are looking for someone with a sense of purpose and drive.

Desirable level to be acquired in high school

[Knowledge and skills]

(1) Acquire a wide range of high school curricula.
(2) Acquire proficiency in Japanese (basic ability to listen, speak, read, and write, level 3 or higher in the Kanji Test) through the Comprehensive Japanese Language (Modern Japanese) course up to high school .
(3) Basic English proficiency (Eiken Level Pre-2 level).Specifically, you will be able to express simple daily greetings and things around you in English, read, understand, and write English sentences.
(4) Basic mathematics skills (mathematics I, mathematics A level).

[Thinking ability, judgment ability, expression ability]

(5) To be able to think logically about familiar social problems based on knowledge and information, and to explain the results.

[Attention to learn in cooperation with various people with independence]

(6) Interested in tourism, willing to learn knowledge and skills related to tourism business, and want to make use of them in society.
(7) Have experience in group study at school, extracurricular activities, volunteer activities, etc., and be able to complete tasks while cooperating with others.

[Pre-enrollment education]

(8) Be able to complete the e-learning program to acquire the necessary basic knowledge required for pre-enrollment education.