In the world in which we live, a range of issues exists,
including those related to our daily lives as well as serious problems that impact all of humankind.
Professors at our university will reveal and clarify,
from various interesting viewpoints, the present situation and truths that are not widely known concerning these issues.

Videos Depicting the Frontline of Research

Aoyama Gakuin University will conduct education and research activities in collaboration with local communities, the international community, national and foreign governments, and various other organizations, companies and universities, and then announce the results to the world. For the creation of an affluent society, we constantly conduct research in diverse fields and foster activities to help solve contemporary issues and meet social needs, thereby contributing widely to society.

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School of Cultural and Creative Studies
Understanding the Messages of the Artistic Programs of Olympic Opening Ceremonies
Professor　IIZASA Sayoko
The Olympic and Paralympic Games open with a grand opening ceremony. In addition to the parade of athletes, the lighting of the Olympic cauldron, and other rituals, recent opening ceremonies also feature an artistic program, which is staged as a great show event. One thing that particularly interests me as a researcher specializing in multicultural society studies is that these artistic programs have been focusing on the harmony of different cultures and races. This column looks into the artistic programs of the Sydney, London, and Rio de Janeiro games and how they dealt with the issue of diversity and coexistence. (This column is as of 2019.)
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Columns to Give Insight into the World

School of Cultural and Creative Studies
Understanding the Messages of the Artistic Programs of Olympic Opening Ceremonies
Professor　IIZASA Sayoko

TOPICS: 2020.01.27　「Study History in a M...」 was updated.

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Videos Depicting the Frontline of Research

Department of History, College of Literature
Study History in a Multifaceted Manner to Learn about Human Wisdom and Knowledge
Professor SAKAMOTO Hiroshi
Some say that human beings have been doing the same things over and over throughout our long history and we can therefore learn lessons by studying the past. Others say, in accordance with the Judeo-Christian way of thinking, that human beings are making progress in a linear manner. Professor Sakamoto will talk about ...
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Department of History, College of Literature
Study History in a Multifaceted Manner to Learn about Human Wisdom and Knowledge
Professor SAKAMOTO Hiroshi

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Columns to Give Insight into the World

In the world in which we live, a range of issues exists, including those related to our daily lives as well as serious problems that impact all of humankind.
Professors at our university will reveal and clarify, from various interesting viewpoints,
the present situation and truths that are not widely known concerning these issues.

In the world in which we live, a range of issues exists, including those related to our daily lives as well as serious problems that impact all of humankind.
Professors at our university will reveal and clarify, from various interesting viewpoints, the present situation and truths that are not widely known concerning these issues.

School of Cultural and Creative Studies
Understanding the Messages of the Artistic Programs of Olympic Opening Ceremonies
Professor　IIZASA Sayoko
The Olympic and Paralympic Games open with a grand opening ceremony. In addition to the parade of athletes, the lighting of the Olympic cauldron, and other rituals, recent opening ceremonies also feature an artistic program, which is staged as a great show event. One thing that particularly interests me as a researcher specializing in multicultural society studies is that these artistic programs have been focusing on the harmony of different cultures and races. This column looks into the artistic programs of the Sydney, London, and Rio de Janeiro games and how they dealt with the issue of diversity and coexistence. (This column is as of 2019.)
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School of Cultural and Creative Studies
Understanding the Messages of the Artistic Programs of Olympic Opening Ceremonies
Professor　IIZASA Sayoko

School of Cultural and Creative Studies
Further Enlivening the Japanese Movie Industry
Professor　UCHIYAMA Takashi
The Japanese movie industry, which was at its lowest point only 30 years ago, has been gaining momentum in recent years. How did the industry rebound? What is required to further enliven it? This column discusses how the Japanese movie industry can become an international industry. (This column is as of 2012.)
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College of Literature
Literature supports our lives
Professor　HIJIKATA Youichi
Today, based on a one-dimensional judgment as to whether a study benefits the world, practical science is valued while the humanities including literature are slighted, and the very raison d'être of the humanities is questioned. This column illustrates the meaningfulness of studying the humanities by citing literature as an example and explains the attractions of literature and the value of reading. (This column is as of 2017.)
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School of International Politics, Economics and Communication
How to Polish Your Communication Skills
Professor　SUEDA Kiyoko
For the 10th consecutive year, communication skills have been ranked highest in the elements given priority in the screening of candidates for recruitment. As this indicates, communication skills have recently become the skills that are most required. But what should we do to improve our communication skills? This column digs into the essence of communication and discusses what true communication is. (This column is as of 2015.)
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School of Cultural and Creative Studies
Further Enlivening the Japanese Movie Industry
Professor　UCHIYAMA Takashi

College of Literature
Literature supports our lives
Professor　HIJIKATA Youichi

School of International Politics, Economics and Communication
How to Polish Your Communication Skills
Professor　SUEDA Kiyoko

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College of Science and Engineering
Sensor Technology and Its Potential
Professor　TOBE Yoshito
A sensor is a device that converts the magnitude of force, distance or luminance into signals and data as outputs. Thanks to the spread of smartphones, the development of sensor technologies has been rapidly progressing and has enabled us to measure objects once deemed impossible to measure. This column describes how sensors are used and what roles they are playing. While showing some study cases, it explores the future possibilities of sensor research. (This column is as of 2016.)
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School of Cultural and Creative Studies
Further Enlivening the Japanese Movie Industry
Professor　UCHIYAMA Takashi
The Japanese movie industry, which was at its lowest point only 30 years ago, has been gaining momentum in recent years. How did the industry rebound? What is required to further enliven it? This column discusses how the Japanese movie industry can become an international industry. (This column is as of 2012.)
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College of Literature
Freedom of Expression in France
Professor　HAMANO Koichiro
There was a terrorist attack at the office of the French weekly newspaper Charlie Hebdo on January 7, 2015. On January 11, four days after the occurrence of the incident, demonstrations were held to mourn for the victims and to show a strong commitment to protecting the freedom of expression. Now, one year after the incident, let us look back on the incident and what happened subsequently, examine the historical background for the freedom of expression in France and related issues in the country. (This column is as of 2015.)
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School of Business
Exploring Better Relationships between Corporations and their Employees
Professor　YAMASHITA Masaru

School of Global Studies and Collaboration
Peacebuilding of hearts and minds
Professor　FUKUSHIMA Akiko

School of Cultural and Creative Studies
Let Us Explore Urban Environment through Soundscapes!
Professor　TORIGOE Keiko

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