Curriculum
Curriculum Design
The Graduate School of Intercultural Communication offers four fields of study: Language Communication, Interpreting and Translation Communication, Intercultural Communication, and Global Communication. We designed our curriculum to cultivate people who can help build a new type of intercultural communication studies through their combination of various approaches in their interdisciplinary research in these fields of study. We also offer a TESOL-J Program in which students can intensively learn the knowledge and skills they need to work in English language education in Japan.
Master’s Program Courses/Credits
Compulsory Courses
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Master’s Thesis Seminar A, B | 2 credits each |
| Master’s Thesis Supervision A, B | 2 credits each |
| Masterʼs Capstone Project | 4 credits |
Core Elective Courses
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Language Education Research | 2 credits |
| Introduction to Language and Communication Research | 2 credits |
| Introduction to Translation and Interpreting Research | 2 credits |
| Introduction to Communication Studies | 2 credits |
| Introduction to Intercultural Communication Research | 2 credits |
| Introduction to Global Cultural Studies | 2 credits |
| Introduction to Sustainability Communication | 2 credits |
| Research Methods A, B | 2 credits each |
| Japanese Education System and English Language Education in Japan ※ | 2 credits |
| Teaching English Speaking/Listening to Japanese Students ※ | 2 credits |
| Teaching English Reading/Writing to Japanese Students ※ | 2 credits |
Specialized Elective Courses in Language Communication Research
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Seminar in Language Communication Research A, B, C | 2 credits each |
| Theories of Language Communication | 2 credits |
| Seminar in Language Education Research A, B, C | 2 credits each |
| Theories of Language Education A, B | 2 credits each |
| Japanese Culture: From Observation to Assimilation ※ | 2 credits |
| Teaching EFL to Japanese School Children ※ | 2 credits |
| Pedagogical English Grammar to Japanese Students ※ | 2 credits |
| Teaching English Vocabulary to Japanese Students: Learning, Teaching and Use ※ | 2 credits |
| Psychology of the Language Learner ※ | 2 credits |
| Content and Language Integrated Learning ※ | 2 credits |
| Curriculum and Syllabus Design ※ | 2 credits |
| Teaching Practicum ※ | 2 credits |
Specialized Elective Courses in Interpreting and Translation Communication Research
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Seminar in Translation and Interpreting Studies A, B, C | 2 credits each |
| Theories of Translation and Interpreting | 2 credits |
| Theories of Interpreting and Translation Education | 2 credits |
| Technologies for Translators and Interpreters | 2 credits |
| Introduction to Conference Interpreting | 2 credits |
| Conference Interpreting 1, 2 | 2 credits each |
| Practical Interpreting | 2 credits |
| Principles and Methods in Translation | 2 credits |
| Translation Seminar 1, 2 | 2 credits each |
| Practical Translation | 2 credits |
Specialized Elective Courses in Intercultural Communication Research
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Seminar in Intercultural Communication Research A, B, C | 2 credits each |
| Intercultural Communication Theory | 2 credits |
| Seminar in Communication Studies A, B, C | 2 credits each |
| Communication Theory | 2 credits |
Specialized Elective Courses in Global Communication Research
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Topics in Anthropology | 2 credits |
| Seminar in Anthropology A, B | 2 credits each |
| Topics in Global Cultural Studies A, B | 2 credits each |
| Topics in Cultural Studies | 2 credits |
| Seminar in Cultural Studies A〜F | 2 credits each |
| Seminar in International Cooperation A, B | 2 credits |
| Topics in International Cooporation | 2 credits |
※ Courses in TESOL-J Program (Language: English)
Credits Required for Completion
| Master’s Program Courses | credits |
|---|---|
| Compulsory Courses | 6 credits |
| Core Elective Courses | 6 credits |
| Specialized Elective Courses | 14 credits |
| Free Elective Courses | At least 4 credits |
| Total | At least 30 credits |
For details about courses, please use the syllabus search system.
Rikkyo University Course Description/Timetable Search System
TESOL-J Graduate School Program
TESOL-J GRADUATE SCHOOL PROGRAM
The TESOL-J Graduate School Program leads to a Master’s in Intercultural Communication. It blends the study of TESOL with a concentration on the Japanese English language education context. It introduces the cultural factors that influence Japanese English language learners to shed light on how best to support their language learning efforts while also addressing the topic of cultural differences in general to foster an intercultural understanding that will lead to a symbiotic classroom environment. This unique program provides TESOL courses, teaching experience, and study of the Japanese language and culture.
TESOL-J PROGRAM COMPONENTS
The TESOL-J Program has three components: a one-year program, a two-year program, and a student exchange program. Students who have completed a Master’s in TESOL (or a related field) can graduate in one year and teach part-time on campus at the same time. Students with a Bachelor’s can complete the TSEOL-J Program in two years. Graduate students at CIC partner universities that include a graduate school student option can come for up to one year.
TEACHING PRACTICUM
Come to the CIC TESOL-J Graduate School Program and do a Practicum at a local elementary or junior high school! For more information contact us at: cic-tesolj@rikkyo.ac.jp