Step 1: Collaborative Peace Course (First-Year Undergraduate Students)

First-year undergraduate students take the “Collaborative Peace Course,” which is a university-wide mandatory subject. In this course, students first engage in online lectures to learn about regional issues. They then participate in small-group fieldwork, which includes international students, to gain firsthand experience with real challenges. The course concludes with group discussions where students propose potential solutions.

Step 2: Collaborative Overseas Course (First- and Second-Year Undergraduate Students)

This course targets first- and second-year undergraduate students, offering an overseas learning experience. Students participate in a study abroad program lasting between 10 days to two weeks, where they examine regional challenges from an international perspective. Collaborating with partner universities abroad, students engage in cross-cultural discussions and fieldwork, further enhancing their understanding of multicultural collaborative learning.

Step 3: Collaborative Regional Problem-Solving Course (Third- and Fourth-Year Undergraduate Students)

For third- and fourth-year undergraduate students, the “Collaborative Regional Problem-Solving Course” (domestic) is introduced. In this course, students work directly with local businesses, government agencies, and community organizations to develop practical solutions to real-world issues. Japanese and international students collaborate through Experiential and Inquiry-Based Learning (EIBL) to apply their academic knowledge to real societal challenges.

Step 4: Collaborative International & Regional Problem-Solving Course (Graduate Students)

Graduate students participate in the “Collaborative International & Regional Problem-Solving Course,” where they tackle regional challenges from a global perspective. In this program, Japanese and international students form collaborative teams, utilizing workshops and fieldwork to apply specialized knowledge in problem-solving.