早稲田大学　文化構想学部 JCulP AO入試　英文志望理由書　提出例 (伊藤　比呂美 教授参考) 

早稲田大学　文化構想学部 JCulP AO入試　英文志望理由書　提出例 (伊藤　比呂美 教授参考) 

-Academic Subject- 

LGBTQ community is gaining support in every section of life, what about in literature and academic fields? One thing to note is, feminist or activist literature exists which is fiction, nonfiction, drama or poetry which supports the feminist goals of defining, establishing and defending equal civil, political, economic and social rights for women. Another approach is, feminist literary criticism recognizes that literature often reflects and shapes stereotypes and other cultural assumptions, thus examines how works of literature embody patriarchal attitudes or attack female figures. When we communicate sensitive topics like feminism and human rights, it is important to understand that everyone comes from different backgrounds and unconscious judgement systems due to what literature, education, journalism, entertainment and all kinds of works they have been exposed to. And I would like to carefully examine literature from all over the world that help us understand the progress and history of equally nurturing society. 

-Why JCulP?-

Here is my gratitude for the opportunity given, and I do my best to summarize how I came to the decision of applying for JCulP at Waseda University. I understand this is an extremely unique program offered by a prestigious school promoting students to receive education in English, obtain competitive communication skills in a dynamic international environment, and extensively study Japanese cultures from broad perspectives in comparison to other cultures. It is truly encouraging, because in order for us to shine in an increasingly competitive world after graduation, we must acquire diverse skills. For example, language skills to express better than computers and translation machines, international mindset and cultural flexibility, specialized expertise in one thing with broad understanding of the economic system, character and cultural roots. In fact, I am looking for a program that can facilitate my plan to acquire academic English skills and pursue courses in Comparative cultural studies, Japanese History, International Business and open up my career path. 

-What Makes Me A Unique Candidate-

With regards to what motivated me to look for an unconventional study program, it is because of what I discovered when I took part in a cultural exchange program. My biggest findings were (A) Length of mandatory education is different in different countries (B) Education programs and content are very unique to each country and some countries only study very brief history about Japan (C) Japan used to be the main subject of Asian study, however, China has become more innovative now and the world is copying China now (D) Whichever content we encounter on the internet, media news or textbook, majority of them has been translated and biased, meaning original interpretation may differ and our thoughts are controlled. Due to the above reasons, being able to understand original content in English without bias and taking control of what I process would have a huge impact on my academic and lifetime intelligence. 

In addition, Japan is pretending it is an internationalized society with the Olympics being held in Tokyo. However, the reality is the country is now ranked one of the most backwards country in the region lacking innovation. Many young Japanese are reluctant to travel abroad and take challenges, moreover don’t even take the pride in understanding their roots. Therefore, when we are put in a same bowl as the rest of the world, we are very inappreciative and incompetent. International climate seems unstable, and the world may be uncertain, but the best way to learn what the future has in store for us is to look at the past and learn from mistakes. As a next generation to represent this country, I wish to know my own heritage so that I can be forced to extend it to the world and make an impact both culturally and economically. 

Therefore, I find the school’s philosophy and curriculum very attractive. I also strongly believe that discussion and presentation based classes promote active thinking and would really help with building academic skills, even real life communication skills. Because of this, I am only considering JCulP or attending a school overseas as my potential bachelor options.

To summarize, in my belief the best kind of schooling we can find is, the kind that combines the advantages of Western teaching that cultivates non-passive thinking and intensive study of Japanese heritage. As we fear, cultural borders are blurred and we are turned into followers on social media, having understanding of how the world worked till now is the first step to develop digital wisdom and live a civilized life. With a prospect that the world will continue to invent, studying one thing may not promise a bright future, however, having previously mentioned skill sets sounds promising. In order for me to equip myself with what is needed to secure opportunities in the age of globalization and achieve my goal, I am very thrilled to join other like-minded students at Waseda next year. Thank you very much for taking the time to read and I am looking forward to your reply. I would be more than grateful if you could continue to read and allow me to proceed. During the in-person interview, I would be delighted to expand more on my area of studies, personal background and what I wish to achieve with the curriculum.

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