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International Fieldwork Guidance

14 September, 2016

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Contents

1. Objective / Goal

2. Why Malaysia?

3. Key Information

4. Pre-departure Study Session

5. Program (Tentative)

6. Voice of the participant

7. Submission of Letter of Intent to participate International Fieldwork

1.Objective

FILA will conduct two weeks intensive study abroad program called “International Fieldwork” during spring semester break. Student will utilize this opportunity to gain additional international experience in Asian countries.

We selected Malaysia as our destination.

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1.Objective

This program will offer a broad, analytical survey of Malaysia. It provides a comprehensive survey of significant topic in Malaysian politics, economy, and society today, focussing on issues, institutions and trends.

Based on high proficiency of English, students will nurture skills of cross-cultural understanding and creative problem solving through this opportunity.

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Characteristics of International Fieldwork

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EAPAF Statistics CCU BS I

STUDY ABROAD

BS II• Introduction to Global Culture & Society• Introduction to International Relations & Politics• Introduction to Global Economy and Business

Academic Writing

International Fieldwork

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Academic English skill, Academic knowledge across disciplines, Long-term Study Abroad experience

Humanistic Education

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1.Goal

• Based on skill and experience that student has developed over four semesters, the student will further improve five primary competencies by utilizing this international fieldwork.

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1. Academic knowledge across disciplines that allows for analysis, synthesis and understanding of complex problems and issues.

2. Academic English skills to employ in a global capacity.3. Cross-cultural perspectives and communication skills.4. Global awareness and desire to strive for peace and prosperity.5. Critical thinking skills and creative problem solving from an

interdisciplinary perspective.

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2.Why Malaysia ?

• Malaysia is different from Japan.

• Malaysia is very different from Western Countries where you have stayed for two semesters.

• However, Malaysia has many similar elements of Developing Countries in the world.

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2.Why Malaysia ?

Malaysia is a plural society with people of many faiths and races living in harmony even as each group maintains its traditional culture.

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In plural societies, people of different ethnic origins meet only in the market‐place, where the various groups must trade and exchange goods and services with each other. No common ‘social will’ therefore develops to restrict the exploitation of the members of one group by members of another.  (Furnivall,1965)

2.Why Malaysia ?

In a relatively short span of time, tremendous achievements have been made in reducing poverty, raising the standard of living and creating a formidable manufacturing sector.

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2.Why Malaysia ?

• Malaysia has often been described as a model of Muslim-majority country.

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2.Why Malaysia ?

Malaysia faces many challenges.

(1) Social policy and social development

• Ethnicity and Identify formation

• Interfaith relations

• Educational reforms: towards equity, quality and efficiency

(2) Economics

• Development through distribution

• Middle Income Trap

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2.Why Malaysia ?

(3) Politics

• Political Party Competition

• Social Movements: BERSIH, HINDRAF and Perkasa

(4) International Relations

• Formation of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC)

• Prioritizing relations with China

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3. Key Information

Host Institute:

Open University of Malaysia

Period:

Two Weeks during spring semester break (End of Feb. –March 14days)

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3. Key Information

Credits:

If participants satisfy the following three conditions, under the elective course entitled “International Fieldwork”, student will earn two credits. (Pass or Fail)1. Active participation in pre-departure study

sessions. (Approximately eight times)

2. Active participation in International Fieldwork during his/her stay in Malaysia.

3. Small group research presentation to Professors and academic staff of Local universities.

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3.Key Information

Expenses:

• Students need to pay all expenses. Estimated expenses (it covers travel fees, accommodation fees and program fees) is approximately 250,000 yen.

(Subject to Minor changes)

• FILA successfully obtained grants from JASSO for this program. Selected students will receive 70,000 yen.

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4. Pre-departure Study Session

Goal

• The student will gain basic knowledge of Malaysia from the multi-perspectives.

• Identify creative research topic with a group member and prepare an academic research proposal.

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4. Pre-departure Study Session

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Date Time Room Contents

1 14 Oct. (Friday)

18:20-19:50

AE561 History of Malaysia (1)

2 28 Oct. (Friday)

18:20-19:50

AE561 History of Malaysia (2)

3 11 Nov. (Friday)

18:20-19:50

AE561 Economic Development of Malaysia

4 25 Nov. (Friday)

16:35-18:05

AE561 Ethnic Relations and Politics, Group Work (1)

5 09 Dec. (Friday)

16:35-18:05

AW609 National Integration, Group Work (2)

6 23 Dec. (Mon.)

18:20-19:50

AE561 Issues and Challenges, Group Work (3)

7 12 Jan. (Thu.)

18:20-19:50

AE561 Research Methodology, Group Work (4)

8 23 Feb. (Thu.)

12:00-18:00

AE455 Group presentation / Q&A Sessions

9 24 Feb. (Fri.)

12:00-18:00

AE455 Group presentation / Q&A Sessions

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First International Fieldwork

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5.Program (Tentative)

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Departure from Narita

Arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Check in Hotel

Group Meetings

Opening Ceremony ‐ Tan Sri Prof. Emeritus Anwar Ali

Group Meetings

KL tour (National Museum, Batu Caves, KLCC)

Day 2 

Mon., 29 Feb.

Day 3 

Tue., 1 March

Program

Day 1 

Sun., 28 Feb.

Lecture Session 1: National Development Plan and Vision 2020

Professor Murali Raman

Lecture Session 2: Civil Service System, Historical and HR Strategy for the 

Malaysian Government

Associate Professor Dr. Maniam Kalianan

Free Time

Visit to Kuala Selangor (Firefry)

5.Program (Tentative)

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Visit to Putrajaya Mosque

Visit to the Economic Planning Unit, Prime Minister's Department

Putrajaya  

Group Meetings

Visits to Malacca (Dutch Square, Sultanate Palace)

Group Meetings

Lecture Session 3: Language Policy

Dr. Azhar Mad Aros

Lecture  Session 4: Ethnic Relations

Prof. Emiritus Shamsul Amri, Founding Director

Group Meetings

Visit Cultural Center, KL or Cheras

The International Youth Center

Lecture Session 5: International NGO

AZURA BT. ABIDIN

Student Exchange

Day 4 

Wed., 2 March

Day 5 

Thu., 3 March

Day 6

Fri., 4 March

Day 7

Sat., 5 March

Program

5.Program (Tentative)

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Free Day 

Dinner with Soka Almuni

UM, Asia‐Europe Institute

Lecture Session 6: Global Movement of Moderates or Wasatiyyah

Dr.Mohamed Fauzi Yaacob

UM, Pengajian Akademi Islam 

Lecture Session 7: Islamic Religions

Associate Prof. Dr. Raihanah Binti Haji Abdullah, Deputy Dean

Group Meetings

UM, Center for Civilization Dialogue

Lecture Session 8: Civiliation Dialogue

Associate Prof. Dr. Faridah Noor Bin  Mohd Noor, Director 

Lecture Session 9:  Inter‐ethnic Relations

Dr. Wendy

Dialogue Session with Dr.Wendy's Students 

Group Meetings

Day 10

Tue., 8 March

Program

Day 9

Mon., 7 March

Day 8

Sun., 6 March

5.Program (Tentative)

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Visit to Japanese MNCs (A)    AEON

Visit to Malaysian MNCs (B)  PERODUA

Group Meetings

Tadika Sri Soka (Soka Kindergarten Malaysia)

Exchange meeting with pupil.

Free Time

Preparation for Presentation

Group Meetings

Presentation

Closing Ceremony ‐ Tan Sri Prof. Emeritus Anwar Ali

Farewell Dinner

Group Meetings

Departure from Hotel

Flight from KLIA to Narita Airport

Arrive at Narita

Day 13 

Fri. 11 March

(1) National Integration, (2) Islam, (3) Middle Income‐trap, (4) 

Language Policy, (5) China or Japan

Day 14 

Sat., 12 March

Day 11

Wed., 9 March

Day 12

Thu., 10 March

Program

Lectures and Dialogue Sessions

Datuk Dr. Rajmah HussainFormer Ambassador to US

Distinguished Professor ShamsulAmriFounding Director of Institute of Ethnic Studies, UKM

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Discussion with Professors and Students

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5. Program

• 12 lectures by experts of various fields

• 1 company visit

• 1 International NGO

More than 150 questions were posed by students during the period.

KL City Tour

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National Museum Merdeka Square

Batu Cave KLCC

Putrajaya (the federal administrative centre of Malaysia).

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Putrajaya Mosque

Prime Ministers Office

Malacca (Historical City)

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Baba Nyonyak Malacca Sultanate Palace

Clock Tower

Portuguese Cemetery

University of Malaya

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Akademi Pengajian Islam

Asia-Europe Institute Auditorium

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Exchange Meeting with students University of Malaya

1st Session: Discussion on Ethnic Relations / National Unity

2nd Session : Presentation of Group work & Discussion

Company Visit (MNC’s)

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AEON Malaysia (Retail Company)

Tadika Sri Soka Malaysia(Soka Kindergarten, Malaysia)

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Small Group Presentation

Group A: Halal Food Project at Soka University

Group B: Proposal for organizing new tourism in Malaysia

Group C: P.V. for Malaysia

Group D: Proposal for Introducing New Educational program for Malaysia

Group E: Job Matching Project for University Graduates in Malaysia

Group F: Local Food Festival and Estimates of Ripple Effect

Group G: Green Cloth Diaper Project

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Ability to appreciate different opinions and perspectivesAbility to comprehend relationship between yourself and other people as well as things surrounding you

InitiativeAbility to initiate things proactively

Ability to influenceAbility to influence and involve others

Execution skill

Ability to set goals and executewith conviction

Creativity

Ability to detect issues

Ability to create new values

Ability to analyze status quo and clarify issues

Ability to clarify procedures to solve issuesand prepare

Planning skill

Ability to step forward (action)

—Ability to step forward and act persistently even if you fail—

Ability to think through (thinking)

—Ability to question and think through—

Ability to work in a team (teamwork)

—Ability to collaborate with various people to achieve goals—

Ability to deliver messages Ability to delivery own opinions clearly

Ability to listen closely and carefully Ability to listen to other peoples’ opinions carefully

Flexibility

Ability to grasp situations

Ability to apply rules and regulations

Ability to comply with social rules and keep promises with others

Ability to deal with the original cause of stress Ability to control stress

< 3 Competencies / 12 Competency Factors >

Fundamental Competencies for Working Persons In February, 2006, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry defined the basic abilities required in working

together with various people in the workplace and in the local communities as “Fundamental Competencies for Working Persons” which consist of the following three competencies (12 competency factors) at a committee comprising of intellectuals in the businesses and universities (Chaired by Prof. Yasuo Suwa of Hosei University Graduate School).

Upgrading your competencies through this program Self-assessment

Category Points

No Change 1

Slightly Improved 2

Improved 3

Considerably Improved 4

Significantly Improveed 5

QuestionPlease assess/judge your level of improvement based on THREE major competencies through this two-week International Fieldwork at Kuala Lumpur and Malacca.

Note: Questionnaire were made on 11th March 2016 before closing ceremony.

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Result

Average Standard 

Deviation

 Initiative  Ability to initiate things proactively.         3.5              0.7 

 Ability to influence  Ability to influence and involve others.         3.4              0.8 

 Execution skill  Ability to set goals and execute with conviction.         3.6              0.7 

 Ability to detect  Issues  Ability to analyse status quo and clarify issues.         3.6              0.8 

 Planning skill Ability to clarify procedures to solve issues and 

prepare.         3.7              0.7 

 Creativity  Ability to create new values.         3.8              0.7 

 Ability to deliver  messages  Ability to deliver own opinions clearly.         3.3              0.7 

 Ability to listen closely and 

carefully Ability to listen to other peoples' opinions carefully.

        3.9              0.7 

 Flexibility Ability to appreciate different opinions and 

perspectives.         4.1              0.8 

 Ability to grasp situations Ability to comprehend relationship between yourself 

and other people as well as things surrounding you.         4.0              0.8 

 Ability to apply rules and 

regulations

 Ability to comply with social rules and keep promises 

with others.         3.5              0.9 

 Ability to control stress  Ability to deal with the original cause of stress.         3.6              0.7 

Ability to collaborate with various people to achieve goals.

1. Ability to Step Forward  

2. Ability to Think Through  

3. Ability to Work in a Team

Ability to step forward and act persistently even if you fail many times.

Ability to question and think through.

This International Fieldwork will

definitely give you new perspectives

which enrich your study. Cultural

integration, migration, economic

policy… All of these is now the center

of the argument in this world and you

need to see them through your eyes

to discuss such issues. I strongly

reccommend you to participate in this

International Fieldwork and ensure

you can spend a precious time in

Malaysia.

6. Voice of the participant - Mr. Koichi Kimura

Currently, Koichi study at NTU, Singapore as an exchange student.

7. Submission of Letter of Intent to participate International Fieldwork

For those who would like to join this International Fieldwork, please submit the Application form.

Expire Date:

8:00 PM, Friday 30 September, 2016

Place:

Mail box of Prof. Sugimoto’s office (AW906)

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