Campus Asia-EAUI Program Student Handbook (AY 2013)

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1 I. About this Handbook The Campus Asia-EAUI Program Office has compiled this handbook to promote student understanding about its joint education and research programs. Please use the handbook to learn about various aspects of the Campus Asia-EAUI Program such as the Campus Asia-EAUI Program Certificate of Completion and the Semester Exchange Program. Note: The information in the handbook is accurate as of September The handbook is updated each academic year. It may be revised during an academic year if there is a major change in the program. Please make sure to consult the latest edition of the handbook on the following webpage: II. Overview of the Campus Asia-EAUI Program 1. From Waseda Campus to Campus Asia In 2011 the proposal for an East Asian University Institute (EAUI) for Asian Regional Integration, led by the Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies (GSAPS)of Waseda University was approved by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology under the Re-Inventing Japan Project. This concept will receive subsidies from MEXT through academic year 2015 for a Campus Asia Core Center formed by a coalition of five universities: Korea University (Korea), Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), Peking University (PRC) Thammasat University (Thailand). The center will run education programs in Asian regional cooperation and integration as well as programs of joint research. The central objective of this initiative is the establishment of the East Asian University Institute (EAUI) as a permanent center for graduate education about Asian regional integration in And the goal of the EAUI will be to foster young scholars with high levels of expertise capable of contributing to the realization of both global and regional public interests. Participation in the EAUI project will also be opened to graduate students enrolled in member universities of the graduate student exchange league (University of Tokyo, Kyoto University, Keio University and Waseda University), as well as students enrolled at leading ASEAN universities. The goal is to open the project further in the future to universities associated with the Universitas 21 and APRU programs. While working toward a credit transfer system, each partner university will exchange up to 40 students with Waseda University every year. Member institutions will take turns hosting intensive summer/winter schools as a way to facilitate student exchange. These endeavors will serve as a forum for participants to come up with practical solutions for problems in the region as well as fostering young researchers and leaders. At the same time, the faculty members of the five universities will hold joint meetings in order to discuss how to strengthen support for students and how to better integrate and coordinate classroom instruction and program management. A third party evaluation committee will be established to evaluate the implementation and status of the initiative and to offer recommendations for improvement. For more details, see the following website: 2. Basic Information about Partner Schools School Information Website Korea University (Seoul, Korea) College of Political Science & Economics Nanyang Technological University (Singapore) School of Humanities and Social Sciences Peking University (Beijing, China) School of International Studies Thammasat University (Bangkok, Thailand) Faculty of Political Science Deriving from the classic departments of law and economics, the College of Political Science and Economics has 4 departments, 70 faculties and interdisciplinary programs. HSS is a school of world class education in humanities and social sciences, equipping students with breadth of imagination and depth of perspective to confront the challenges of the 21th century world. SIS, one of the centers for the study of international relations in China, has 4 departments, 3 institutes, 55 faculties as well as over 1000 students, offering various programs such as international politics, diplomacy, international political economy and Chinese politics. Established in 1949, the Faculty of Political Science has a reputation for quality teaching in politics, public administration and international relations, equipping students with deep understanding of international relations and ethical consciousness. 3. Outline of Campus Asia-EAUI Programs Below is an outline of the EAUI joint programs run by the five partner universities (as of AY2013). Asian Regional Integration Program Support System for Quality Assurance Campus Asia-EAUI Program Student Handbook (AY 2013) 1. Semester Exchange Program 2. Summer School/Winter School/CA Intensive Course 3. Research Collaboration 4. Joint Faculty and Staff Meeting, Faculty Exchange 5. Evaluation Committee Campus Asia-EAUI Program Office, Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies /Home.aspx ectivestudents/graduate/pages/ hssgp.html Mutual credit transfer via ACTS - Unified credit transfer and grade management systems - Summer/Winter School: hosted by 5 universities in turn - CA Intensive Course: joint intensive course held by 2 universities Workshops with partner schools; Campus Asia-EAUI Workshop; Waseda Global Asia Seminar Curricular development; discussion on development of a unified/common academic management system; enhancing student support Program achievements through each academic year will be evaluated every end of academic year by the committee. 1

2 III. Joint Education Program 1. Overview and Characteristics The EAUI joint education program consists of the five components established for fostering Global Asian Leaders as outlined below. Special curriculum models have been designed to promote student mobility among the five partner universities and student understanding of the theme of Asian regional integration and cooperation. Students who have fulfilled the requirements according to the curriculum models will be conferred the Campus Asia-EAUI Program Certificate of Completion. Five Components of Campus-Asia EAUI Program: Component Outline Period Financial Assistance* Semester Exchange Summer School Winter School CA Intensive Courses CA Designated Courses CA Core Courses One semester of course work at any of the four partner universities. Joint summer intensive courses participated by students and faculty members from all five universities and hosted by each of the partner universities. A field trip will be conducted. Joint winter intensive courses participated by students and faculty members from all five universities and hosted by each of the partner universities. A field trip will be conducted. CA Intensive Courses are joint intensive courses participated by students and faculty members from Waseda and one of the partner universities and held on the campus of one of the partner universities. CA Designated Courses are courses focusing on the theme of Asian regional integration and cooperation. CA Core courses will be offered by the GSAPS faculty in Waseda. Spring Semester Fall Semester Around July August Around February Currently not offered Spring Semester Fall Semester Spring Semester Fall Semester - Air ticket - Japanese nationals and permanent residents are eligible to apply for the JASSO scholarship Air ticket and accommodations Air ticket and accommodations *The information is accurate as of September The conditions are subject to change each year/semester. Please consult the application guide of the appropriate year/semester. Characteristics: Travel subsidies are offered (the conditions vary by program). Education programs organized by the five partner universities (Summer School & Winter School). The program seeks to further student understanding of the theme of Asian regional integration and cooperation by combining exchange programs with special courses (CA Core Courses and CA Designated Courses). 2. Campus Asia-EAUI Program Certificate of Completion 2.1. Certificate of Program Completion The curriculum models for program completion differ by degree program (MA/Ph.D.) as indicated in the chart below. If you wish to obtain the Campus Asia-EAUI Program Certificate of Completion, you must complete the designated number of credits or courses by following the model applicable to you and complete the application procedures as described in 2-2 below N/A N/A 2

3 Important Note: CA Intensive Course and Revision of the Curriculum Models The CA Intensive Course will cease to be offered from AY The following revisions (indicated in red in the above chart) have been added to the curriculum models (effective from AY 2013). Establishment of CA Designated Courses : CA Designated Courses, which are equivalent to the CA Intensive Courses, have been newly created and incorporated into the curriculum models. Change in the requirements for scholarship students and doctoral students not participating in the semester exchange program: Participation in the Summer School or Winter School is required Overview of Certification Process Below is a rough outline of the procedures necessary for receiving the certificate of completion. Make sure to consult the following webpage for the details about the requirements and procedures: MA Course Students: At the Beginning of the MA Program Plan for Program Completion Familiarize yourself with the requirements for completion and make a feasible plan for fulfilling the requirements in a timely manner. For both Standard Model & Scholarship Students Model Enrollment in CA-EAUI Courses Standard Model Scholarship Students Model Enroll in applicable CA-EAUI courses (CA Core Courses, CA Designated Courses, Summer School and Winter School). Please note that the Summer School and Winter School are selective programs and therefore you may not be able to enroll in them according to your plan. Semester Exchange Participate in the semester exchange program (if the standard model is applicable). Please note that you must plan your course enrollment carefully in the preceding (fall) semester in order to be able to arrive in the partner school before the beginning of the semester( in January) if you intend to study at Nanyang Technological University or Thammasat University in the spring semester. Credit Transfer Participants in the semester exchange program must transfer credits earned at the partner school upon return. At the Time of Thesis Submission For both Standard Model & Scholarship Students Model Certification Procedures After fulfilling all the requirements, submit the designated application form for the certification procedures (downloadable from the webpage indicated above) around the time of your MA thesis submission. Be sure to check the application period in the webpage indicated above). Review by GSAPS & Notification After the Commencement Certificate Issued Based on the submitted application forms, the Campus Asia-EAUI Program Office, GSAPS Office and GSAPS faculty will review if applicants have met the requirements. The Campus Asia-EAUI Program Office will the results of the review process to the Waseda-net addresses of the applicants. For those who have fulfilled the requirements, the certificate of program completion will be issued and mailed to the address indicated in the application form after the commencement. Note: Those who have fulfilled the requirements by completing the semester exchange program with Nanyang Technological University will be conferred the Campus Asia-EAUI Program Joint Certificate of Completion issued jointly by GSAPS and Nanyang Technological University (the joint certificate scheme is applicable only to Nanyang Technological University as of November 2013) 3

4 Doctoral Course Students: At the Beginning of the Ph.D. Program Plan for Program Completion Familiarize yourself with the requirements for completion and make a feasible plan for fulfilling the requirements in a timely manner. Semester Exchange Enrollment in CA-EAUI Courses Receive research supervision under a faculty member of the partner university if participating in the semester exchange program. If not participating in the semester exchange program, fulfill the requirements by enrolling in appropriate CA-EAUI courses (CA Designated Courses, Summer School and Winter School). Please note that the Summer School and Winter School are selective programs and therefore you may not be able to enroll in them according to your plan. At the End of the Semester Certification Procedures After fulfilling all the requirements, submit the designated application form for the certification procedures (downloadable from the webpage indicated above) around the end of the semester. Be sure to check the application period in the webpage indicated above. Review by GSAPS & Notification Based on the submitted application forms, the Campus Asia-EAUI Program Office, GSAPS Office and GSAPS faculty will review if applicants have met the requirements. The Campus Asia-EAUI Program Office will the results of the review process to the Waseda-net addresses of the applicants. After the End of the Semester Certificate Issued For those who have fulfilled the requirements, the certificate of program completion will be issued and mailed to the address indicated in the application form after the end of the semester. Note: Those who have fulfilled the requirements by completing the semester exchange program with Nanyang Technological University will be conferred the Campus Asia-EAUI Program Joint Certificate of Completion issued by GSAPS and Nanyang Technological University (applicable only to Nanyang Technological University as of November 2013) 2.3. Important Notes Make a feasible plan for fulfilling your requirements before your graduation. In particular, regular MA students must begin making such a plan from the time of entering the degree program as their requirements include participation in the semester exchange program. You must meet the eligibility requirements in order to apply for the semester exchange. Applicants are screened, and all of them may not be able to participate in the program. There is an upper limit to the number of credits that can be transferred through semester exchange. Please check the relevant regulations in the GSAPS Study Guide. You can only apply for and participate in the Summer School or Winter School during the specific periods. You must meet the eligibility requirements in order to apply. Applicants are screened, and all of them may not be able to participate in the program. In order to receive the Campus Asia-EAUI Program Certificate of Completion, you must complete the necessary procedures described above during the designated period. For the latest CA Core Course and CA Designated Course offerings, please consult the Campus Asia-EAUI Program Course List of the appropriate academic year. 3. Semester Exchange Program 3.1. Overview In this program, you can spend one semester (spring/fall) as an exchange student at one of the four partner universities below. In principle, participants will take courses offered in English at the partner universitites. However, it is possible to take courses offered in Mandarin at Nanyang Technological University and Peking University, Korean at Korea University and Thai at Thammasat University. The Campus Asia-EAUI Program aims to produce global Asian leaders - individuals with high levels of expertise capable of contributing to the realization of both global and regional public interests. The semester exchange program can provide you with a chance to deepen your understanding of the culture of the host country and build your network. The experience in the program will be an invaluable asset as you develop your career as an expert of the Asia-Pacific region. Benefits of Participating in the Semester Exchange Program: Enhancing your thesis research Deepening your knowledge of the local culture and language Building friendships and networks 4

5 Enhancing your profile as a global talent with expertise on Asia Partner Universities: Institution Korea University (College of Political Science and Economics) Study Abroad Period (Spring)Late February Late June (Fall) Mid-August Mid-December Nanyang Technological University (School of Humanities and Social Sciences) (Spring) Early January Early May (Fall) Early August Mid-December Peking University (School of International Studies) (Spring) Mid-February Late June (Fall) Late August Mid-January Thammasat University (Faculty of Political Science) (Spring) Mid-January Early May(Fall) Late August Mid-December *If you are planning to study at Nanyang Technological University or Thammasat University during the spring semester, special care is necessary when registering your courses in the preceding (fall) semester. Please consult the application guide for details Travel Subsidies Below is information for the 2014 Spring Semester. The conditions are subject to change each year. Make sure to consult the application guide of the appropriate academic semester/year for details. Information for the 2014 Spring Semester: Participants are issued a roundtrip air ticket (economy class) between Tokyo and the airport near the partner school. For Spring 2014, Japanese citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply for the monthly scholarship (60, ,000 yen per month; the amount varies by destination) provided by JASSO. (Consult the application guide for details.) 3.3. Eligibility Graduate students enrolled in a regular degree program (MA or Ph.D.) at Waseda University who can submit a proof of language proficiency as specified in the application guide. Recipients of the following scholarships (full coverage) are not allowed to apply: MEXT (Ministry of Education), JICE/JICA, World Bank, IMF and Overseas Governments. If you receive scholarships from other institutions, please make sure to consult the Campus Asia-EAUI Program Office before applying. You are not allowed to apply for this program and another exchange program concurrently. The expected English proficiency test score is as follows: TOEFL ibt 80/ TOEFL PBT 550 / IELTS 6.0. The program is open to non-gsaps students (except for Nangyang Technological University). Applicants of certain nationalities are restricted from choosing certain partner universities. Note: The information above is accurate as of September Please make sure to consult the application guide of the appropriate year/semester for details Screening Method & Application Documents Screening Method: Document screening (an interview may be required) Application Documents: Designated application form, essay, certificate of language proficiency, grade report, other documents required by the partner university etc. Note: Above is information as of September Please make sure to consult the application guide of the appropriate academic year for details Application Period 2013 Fall Semester: April 1, 2013 April 15, Spring Semester: September 30, 2013 October 14, 2013 Note: The application periods above are those for 2013 Fall and 2014 Spring. Please make sure to consult the application guide of the appropriate year for details Planning Your Semester Exchange Below are examples of how students may plan their semester exchange. If you are planning to study at Nanyang Technological University or Thammasat University during the spring semester, special care is necessary when registering your courses in the preceding (fall) semester. Please consult the application guide for details. Example A: Master Student (April Entry) First Year Second Year Spring Fall Spring Fall Example B: Master Student (September Entry) First Year Second Year Fall Spring Fall Spring Guidance Screening Course work Study Abroad Course work Job Hunting for spring hiring Thesis Guidance Screening Study Abroad Course work Job Hunting for fall hiring Example C: Doctoral Student (April/September Entry) After the second year (after consultation with the advisor) Course work Guidance Screening Study Abroad Thesis 5

6 3.7. Next Steps for Those Interested Participate in the guidance session (held before the beginning of each application period) Check the Campus Asia-EAUI website ( Contact the Campus Asia-EAUI Program Office for consultation Talk to past program participants and exchange students from partner universities (contact the Campus Asia-EAUI Program Office) 3.8. Feedbacks from Past Program Participants Tomoyuki NAGASAWA Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies, 2 nd Year MA Student I went to Thammasat University as the first participant of this program. It was far more meaningful time than I expected. In every class, I could obtain new perspectives through the active discussions with classmates who have various backgrounds. Also, it was really precious time for me to chat with classmates outside a classroom. Especially, it was extremely meaningful to talk with them about some social issues, such as Japan-China relations and Japan-Thailand relations. I feel that these small chat do play an important role on mutual understandings for the people who live in East Asia. Since I wanted to talk with local people, I was learning Thai outside the university. Although it was only 4 months, I became able to have easy conversation in Thai, and my scope of communication was far more expanded. I felt keenly the importance of language skills on mutual understanding. To exchange opinions among the students from various countries who is studying in the same fields and understanding of each country by students who take the future of East Asia. I believe that to accumulate these small efforts would be quite important to realize peaceful East Asia. I am sure that this program is quite significant for today s East Asia. Keiko NOGUCHIGraduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies, 2 nd Year MA Student During the fall semester, I studied at Korea University through the Semester Exchange Program by the East Asian University Institute (EAUI) for Asian Regional Integration. Korea and Japan are geographically close and we can find some parallels between two countries in such areas as culture and language. I felt that Asian countries, Japan and Korea in particular, share the same values. However, at the same time, I had the opportunity to experience Asia s multicultural and diverse society. My school life was a very fruitful and entertaining in the well-appointed learning environment. I was blessed with wonderful professors, friends and everyone whom I met in Korea. In January 2013, we launched the Alumni Association in order to bring together students from 5 universities who joined 2012 Fall Semester Exchange Program. The purpose of this Association is to facilitate communication, encourage friendship and to contribute to the Campus Asia program which aims to establish the EAUI by sharing our experiences or exchanging opinions through using this Alumni s network. This process has just begun, as we are the first participants in this semester exchange program. Although we are still choosing our paths, I hope that this network can help regional integration and development in Asia, irrespective of countries and universities. 4. Summer School/Winter School 4.1. Overview The Summer School and Winter School are participated by students and faculty members from all five partner universities and hosted by each of the partner universities. Waseda students who have completed the entire program will receive official course credits. The overviews below are excerpts from the application guides for the past Summer School and Winter School. Please make sure to consult the application guide of the appropriate academic year as the program contents are subject to change each year. Overview of 2013 Winter Nangyang Technological University (Excerpt from the Application Guide) Course Title Theory of Asian Regional Integration II (Campus Asia Program) Theme Citizenship and Security in Contemporary Asia: Issues and Challenges Schedule February 25 th (Mon.)-March 1 st (Fri.), 2013Five-day course<feb. 24 th In, March 2 nd Out> Eligibility Graduate Students enrolled in a regular degree program at Waseda University Master course students and 1 st year Doctoral students Recruiting Number Around 15 Credit 2 CreditsGSAPS official course Subsidies A round-trip flight ticket between Tokyo and Singapore and accommodation will be provided by Waseda University Visa application fee, overseas travel insurance fee, meals and miscellaneous fee will be borne by each student Outline Campus Asia-EAUI Program offers the Winter School 2013 by an omnibus form of 5 different universities - Korea University (Korea), Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), Peking University (China), Thammasat University (Thailand) and Waseda University (Japan)- based on the talks of the Winter School Organizing Committee Meeting. Professors, who are active on the front lines of the disciplines of Economics, Politics, International Relations and Humanities and Social Sciences will give the lecture related the theme of Citizenship and Security in Contemporary Asia: Issues and Challenges from new perspectives. Students are expected to give presentations that will lead to active discussions based on the lectures and cultivate their communication skills through talks among students and professors from 5 different universities. Field Trip and workshop will be conducted. Through these experiences, students are expected to foster Global Asian Citizenship. 6

7 Overview of 2013 Summer Waseda University (Excerpt from the Application Guide) Course Title Theory of Asian Regional Integration I (Campus Asia Program) Theme Global Networks and Regional Governance in Asia Schedule July 29 (Mon) to August 2 (Fri), 2013 plus attendance in the extra seminars which will be held in June and July. Eligibility Graduate Students enrolled in a regular degree program at Waseda University Master course students and 1 st year Doctoral students Recruiting Number Around 10 Credit 3 CreditsGSAPS official course Outline Campus Asia-EAUI Program offers the Summer School by an omnibus form of 5 different universities - Korea University (Korea), Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), Peking University (China), Thammasat University (Thailand) and Waseda University (Japan)- based on the consensus of the Summer School Organizing Committee Meeting. Professors in the academic front line of Economics, Politics, International Relations and Humanities and Social Sciences will give the lecture related the theme of Global Networks and Regional Governance in Asia. Students are expected to give presentations that will lead to active discussions based on the lectures and cultivate their communication skills through talks among students from 5 different universities. Students are also required to attend the International Symposium under the topic of Transnationalism, Regional Governance and Autonomy in Globalizing Asia". Field Trip will be conducted during the Summer School as well. Past Summer Schools: Past Winter Schools: Future Schedules Year Host Institution Time to be Held (Tentative Application Period (Tentative) Winter School 2014 Thammasat University Around Feb Around Nov Summer School 2014 Korea University Around Aug Around May 2014 Winter School 2015 Waseda University Around Feb Around Nov Summer School 2015 Peking University Around Aug Around May 2015 Winter School 2016 Waseda University Around Feb Around Nov Note: The schedules above are tentative. Please consult the Campus Asia-EAUI Program website and application guide for details Travel Subsidies Participants in the Summer School or Winter School hosted by a partner school overseas will be provided with subsidies for covering travel expenses. The conditions are subject to change each year so make sure to consult the application guide of the appropriate academic year Eligibility Graduate students enrolled in a regular degree program (MA student or first-year Ph.D. student) at Waseda University who can submit a proof of language proficiency as specified in the application guide. The expected English proficiency test score is as follows: TOEFL ibt 80/ TOEFL PBT 550 / IELTS 6.0. The program is open to non-gsaps student (except for Nangyang Technological University). Note: The information above is accurate as of September Please make sure to consult the application guide of the appropriate academic year Screening Method & Application Documents Screening Method: Document screening (an interview may be required) Application Documents: Designated application form, essay, certificate of language proficiency, grade report, other documents required by the partner university etc. Note: The information above is accurate as of September Please make sure to consult the application guide of the appropriate academic year for details. 5. CA Intensive Courses and CA Designated Courses 5.1. CA Intensive Courses CA Intensive Courses are joint courses participated by students and faculty members from Waseda and one of the partner 7

8 universities and held on the campus of one of the partner universities. Note: The CA Intensive Courses are not currently offered CA Designated Courses CA Designated Courses are courses focusing on the theme of Asian regional integration and cooperation. For the Designated Courses offered in AY 2013, consult the AY 2013 Campus Asia-EAUI Program Course List. Please note that the GSAPS web course registration system and GSAPS Course List do not use the category CA Designated Course. When registering for your CA Designated Courses, make sure to choose courses that correspond with those listed in the Campus Asia-EAUI Program Course List of the respective academic year CA Core Courses CA Core Courses are courses certified by the Campus Asia-EAUI Program. For the Core Courses offered in AY 2013, consult the AY 2013 Campus Asia-EAUI Program Course List. Please note that the GSAPS web course registration system and GSAPS Course List do not use the category CA Core Course. When registering for your CA Core courses, make sure to choose courses that correspond with those listed in the Campus Asia-EAUI Program Course List of the respective academic year. IV. Joint Research Program The Campus Asia-EAUI Joint Program organizes the following events to make its researches related to Asian regional integration and cooperation available to the wider public. For schedules and details, please see the Campus Asia-EAUI website Campus Asia-EAUI Workshopsheld in conjunction with the Summer School and Winter School Waseda Global Asia Seminar Campus Asia-EAUI Program Research Group V. Contact The Campus Asia-EAUI Program Office Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies (GSAPS), Waseda University, 7th floor, Building 19 Office hours: Monday- Friday, 9:00-17:00 Tel: HP: 8

9 AY 2013 Campus Asia-EAUI Program Course List Below is a list of Campus Asia-EAUI Program Courses (CA Core Courses and CA Designated Courses) offered in AY The course offerings for AY 2014 are yet to be determined. 9