The Department of Japanese History is based on the National Museum of Japanese History, in which various researchers strive to understand Japanese history and culture through a comprehensive approach using history, archaeology, folklore and allied disciplines, and provides interdisciplinary educational and research opportunities from diverse viewpoints. The distinctive feature of the Department is that the students can carry their investigations forward through the use of massive amount of resources stored by the Museum and advanced equipments for scientific analysis. The Department nurtures flexible researchers who are capable of addressing innovative themes in Japanese history and culture by taking broad, interdisciplinary approaches.
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Qualifications for A three-year doctor-course program
Qualifications for A five-year doctor-course program
Application Process of General Admission
A Three-year Doctor-course Program
A Five-year Doctor-course Program
Application Process of Special Admissions for International Students
Special Admission for Applicants Residing Abroad for Regular Students
The MEXT Scholarship through SOKENDAI recommendation
The International Priority Graduate Programs
The MEXT Scholarship through the Japanese Embassy's recommendation
Process for Entering Japan
Passport and Visa
Registration Procedure of SOKENDAI
Entry Procedures
Procedures on Arrival
Tuition
Special Admissions for Applicants Residing Abroad
This major offers two courses of study: the course in Japanese archaeology, which primarily studies history from physical evidence such as ancient sites and remains, and the course in Japanese history, which is based on the study of written texts and historical records. Practical experience is offered through participation in archaeological excavations and the opportunity to work with Asian historical documents. It is also possible through cooperation with the majors in Asian History and Geography and Environmental Studies to bring these useful perspectives to the study of Japanese history in terms of its place in Asian geography and history. Most
The four-year degree course combines intensive study of the Japanese language with a selection of lecture-based modules on Japan and East Asia. The third year of the course is spent at one of our partner universities in Japan, providing an excellent opportunity to enhance your language skills and to immerse yourself in Japanese society.
The language is taught intensively from scratch, covering all the basic skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. You learn phonetic scripts (kana) from the outset, and learn the roughly 2000 Sino-Japanese characters (kanji) needed over the four years of the course. You encounter over a quarter
History Field Requirements
The Graduate Field of History offers advanced study in the following areas of concentration: African history, American history, ancient Greek history, ancient history, ancient Roman history, early modern European history, English history, French history, German history, history of science, Korean history, Latin American history, medieval Chinese history, medieval history, modern Chinese history, modern European history, modern Japanese history, premodern Islamic history, premodern Japanese history, Renaissance history, Russian history, South Asian history and Southeast Asian history. Within these broader categories, our faculty have a wide range of expertise in social, cultural, political, and intellectual history. These include
In addition to meeting the standards and requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences, history degree candidates must complete a minimum of 45 credits in history and 6 credits in allied fields to be distributed as follows:
View the College of Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum Requirements
1. A minimum of 9 credits in introductory courses at the HIST 1000 level.
2. Introduction to Historical Research HIST 2180 is required of all majors and is normally taken in the semester in which the student first takes advanced courses at the HIST 2000 level. Each major program must include at least 27 credits
Lehigh University's History Department has been granting advanced degrees for more than 80 years. Its graduate program was initiated by Lawrence Henry Gipson, who won the Pulitzer Prize for one volume of his series, “The British Empire Before the American Revolution.” The department’s graduates have become university and college professors, secondary school teachers and administrators, museum directors and public servants. Presently, the department offers M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in a number of fields, with focus in the areas of the Atlantic World, 1500-1900 and Industrial America. Graduate classes are small, and the student has direct access to faculty members.
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The M.A. program in applied history provides students with practical academic training and experience in the following areas:
Professional development for teachers
Advanced study in diverse historical fields and subjects
Preparation for employment in museums, businesses, historical organizations, and government
Advanced training in computerized historical research methods
You may enter the program as a degree candidate or take individual courses as a non-degree student. Graduate credits can fulfill Act 48 requirements and can be applied toward permanent certification in teaching or toward work on a doctorate or other advanced degree.
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