Literature

Mission of Education and Research and Basic Policies (Three Policies)

Calligraphy Master's Program

Educational and Research Purposes

The Calligraphy Master's Program offered by the Graduate School of Literature is based on the idea of "calligraphic studies"—investigating and studying in a global perspective the essence of "sho (Japanese calligraphy)," which stands on the kanji (Chinese character) culture and kana (a Japanese syllabary) culture. This program aims to produce individuals who can meet demand from both inside and outside Daito Bunka University, through the development of high-level professionals, education of researchers, educators, and calligraphic artists with deep insight, and promotion of international exchange.

Diploma Policy (Principle of Degree Conferment)

For the Calligraphy Master's Program offered by the Graduate School of Literature, students who have completed the required number of credits and whose master's theses and completed works for assessment have been examined and found acceptable for the degree in accordance with the internal rules related to the program are judged to be equipped with the following capabilities and awarded a master's degree (Calligraphy).

  1. Capability to further deepen the basic and applied skills in calligraphy and calligraphy technique professionally and comprehensively view the "sho (calligraphy)" culture.
  2. High-level capability necessary for promoting the cultural role and function of "sho (calligraphy)" in modern society with knowledge necessary for that purpose.
  3. Capability to grow as a cosmopolitan, with high expressive and appreciation skills.

Curriculum Policy (Principle of Curriculum Formation and Implementation)

For the Calligraphy Master's Program offered by the Graduate School of Literature, with the Diploma Policy in mind, the curriculum is formed based on the following principles.

  1. Program courses and related courses are provided, allowing students to deepen their specialized scholarly knowledge and conduct research based on a wide perspective.
  2. Program courses are composed of seminar courses conducted by research instructors and special study courses covering specialized ground.
  3. Provided as related courses are courses in academic fields close to calligraphy as well as foreign language courses.
  4. Students select one of the five fields, namely Chinese Calligraphy Studies, Japanese Calligraphy Studies, Chinese Calligraphy Technique, Japanese Calligraphy Shodo, and Cultural Property Studies, complete seminar courses related to that field as compulsory over two years, and also choose special courses deeply related to it.

Admission Policy (Principle of Student Admission)

Based on the Diploma Policy and Curriculum Policy, the Calligraphy Master's Program offered by the Graduate School of Literature seeks applicants who have the following academic skills and motivations.

  1. Those who wish to deepen the basic and applied skills cultivated during the undergraduate years more professionally.
  2. Those who have clear objectives for research and production both in calligraphy and calligraphy art creation.
  3. Those who are motivated to always study problems in modern society and arts and culture in a wide perspective.

Calligraphy Doctor's Program

Educational and Research Purposes

The Calligraphy Doctor's Program offered by the Graduate School of Literature is based on the idea of "calligraphic studies"—investigating and studying in a global perspective the essence of "sho (Japanese calligraphy)," which stands on the kanji (Chinese character) culture and kana (a Japanese syllabary) culture. This program aims to train top leaders in Chinese calligraphy, Japanese calligraphy, and calligraphy cultural property studies.

Diploma Policy (Principle of Degree Conferment)

For the Calligraphy Doctor's Program offered by the Graduate School of Literature, students who have completed the required number of credits and whose submitted doctor's theses have been examined and found acceptable for the degree in accordance with the internal rules related to the program are judged to be equipped with the following capabilities and awarded a doctor's degree (Calligraphy).

  1. Capability to think logically and express with high analytical skills based on the high-level comprehension of documents and the ability of minute observation regarding literary works.
  2. Capability to comprehensively view the culture of "sho (calligraphy)" and conduct excellent research with a higher-level expert knowledge.
  3. Capability to actively behave as a cosmopolitan with a deep understanding of the cultural role and function of "sho (calligraphy)" in modern society.

Curriculum Policy (Principle of Curriculum Formation and Implementation)

For the Calligraphy Doctor's Program offered by the Graduate School of Literature, with the Diploma Policy in mind, the curriculum is formed based on the following principles.

  1. The curriculum is formed with seminar courses conducted by research instructors plus assistant research instructors.
  2. Students select one of the three field, namely Chinese Calligraphy, Japanese Calligraphy, and Cultural Assets as Handwriting, complete seminar courses related to that field as compulsory over three years, and also choose special courses deeply related to it.
  3. Under the supervision of instructors in all the disciplines, the curriculum aims to create doctor's theses that are elaborate and unique and that can be accepted in the academic community.

Admission Policy (Principle of Student Admission)

Based on the Diploma Policy and Curriculum Policy, the Calligraphy Doctor's Program offered by the Graduate School of Literature seeks applicants who have the following academic skills and motivations.

  1. Those who acquired during the master's program years academic skills and knowledge adequate to write doctor's theses.
  2. Those who have a clear objective of doctor's thesis submission and who can concentrate on research in the specialized field.
  3. Those who aim to be active both in Japan and abroad as a researcher in calligraphy studies or cultural property studies.