Community and business
Pioneering the future
In the age of "participation"
Learn how to use media.
With the spread of the Internet and social media, social participation through media is becoming more diverse.
We will develop the ability to grasp a society in which this "participation" is highlighted, and the ability to utilize the media.
The future of society and your life
To make it better
Expand your learning.
In this major, we will learn theories and practices for improving your life and the modern society in which you live, with a focus on media theory and sociology. The modern society in which we live faces a variety of challenges and initiatives. In order to think about and change the future, knowledge and skills across a wide range of areas of human society are essential. Let's think about our future from the perspective of human activities such as media, culture, society, and life, and join us in learning to change it, going beyond what is "taken for granted" in society.Yasutaka ItoAssociate Professor PhD (Sociology)
Key points for studying this major
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- １The "norm" of society
The power to question
Wear it. - The people who have created the future are those who have changed what is considered "the norm." The main theme of the study is to question current society and disseminate new values through the media.
- １The "norm" of society
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- ２The reality of society
The technology to capture
Obtain as a qualification. - It is impossible to think about society without knowing its actual state. In this major, we have prepared courses that teach the knowledge and methods of social research and allow students to put them into practice. By completing these courses, students can also obtain the qualification of a "social researcher."
- ２The reality of society
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- ３XX in the media
Design,
Creativity and practical ability. - Designing "regions" using media -- We are preparing practical classes to unearth regional resources and plan PR methods. We will develop the creativity and practical skills to utilize the knowledge and skills acquired in this major.
- ３XX in the media
Four-year learning process
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- First grade
- Students will learn the basics of sociology, media studies, and social research methods, and will understand sociological perspectives and the role of information media in society.
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- Second Year
- Through specialized subjects, students will acquire perspectives and social research techniques that will enable them to gain a deeper understanding of modern society.
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- Third grade
- Through practical subjects such as seminars, students gain hands-on experience of how to utilize the knowledge and skills they have acquired in society.
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- 4th grade
- In the graduation research seminar, students will conduct research on a topic that they are interested in. They may also be involved in putting local revitalization efforts into practice.
How the media handles
I want to lead society in a better direction.
Media is an indispensable part of our lives, but what was interesting about my major was that I was able to learn not only about its history and knowledge, but also about the intentions and structures of the advertising methods that companies use through the media. In the final required subject, "Media Design Seminar," I think I was able to develop the creativity and practical skills to utilize media by applying the knowledge and skills I had acquired up until that point. I would like to be highly aware of the diversifying media, such as checking when receiving and sending the information that is overflowing in our daily lives, including SNS, and make use of this in my future life.
*Reorganized as Media and Sociology major in April 2022
Gentaro NukiMr. Miss.
Graduated from Hyogo Prefectural Itamikita High School
Pick Up Classes
- Media Design Seminar
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Kaname TanimuraProfessorPhD (Sociology)
Social media, television, newspapers, magazines... As society becomes more information-based and the role of the media becomes ever more important, it is extremely important to have people who can make the most of its power. In this class, you will learn how to use a variety of media to move the world. Even students who are skilled in using social media and confident in their planning skills face various concerns when they start planning, such as "Is the way I'm using the media correct for my purpose?" In the process, you will deepen your understanding of the characteristics and influence of media, and learn how to effectively give back to society with your ideas.
- Introduction to Sociology
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Yasutaka ItoAssociate ProfessorPhD (Sociology)
We will learn about various themes in modern society from a multifaceted sociological perspective. "Thinking socially" means questioning common sense and trying to unravel why everyone in society is trapped by that common sense through theoretical thinking and accumulating empirical data. Modern society is one in which it is impossible to predict what will happen in just a few years. What has been considered common sense until now will not necessarily continue to be so in the future. To survive in such a society, it is necessary to acquire not only knowledge but also the attitude and etiquette for thinking, and this is the class for that purpose. I would like everyone, regardless of their interests and concerns, to take this class.
By research topic
- The role of fans in "anime pilgrimages (location hunting)"
- ● Research into the values of "mass-produced women"
- ● Research on male fans of "2.5D" content for women
- ● The psychology of fans chasing "Quit Ju"
- ● The potential of "Yukkuri Live Commentary" - Comparing it with VTubers -