Curriculum

Intercultural Communication Through
Four Specialized Fields of Study

We offer four interconnected specialized fields of study which rest upon two principles: Theory and Practice. Students choose courses that are in line with their interests and learn how to apply the knowledge they gain.

Features of the Curriculum

Features of the Curriculum Features of the Curriculum

  First Year Second Year Third Year Fourth Year
Common
subjects		 Required courses
  • ●Academic Skills A・B
  • ●Overview of Intercultural Communication Studies
 Required courses
  • ●Cultural Exchange
    
  Study Abroad Program
  • ●Overseas Study Program A・B・C1
    (fall semester)
 Study Abroad Program
  • ●Overseas Study Program C2
  
Elective
subjects		 Introduction to
Academic Studies
  • ●College Life Planning A・B
  
Basic courses
  • ●Communication Seminar (German/French/Spanish/Chinese/Korean/Russian)
  Basic courses
  • ●Communication Seminar (Intensive) A・B
Basic courses
  • ●Japanese Communication A・B・C・D
    (Offered to International Students)
 Basic courses
  • ●Seminar in Japanese Language Business Communication
    Basic courses
  • ●Career Skills Development A・B (Offered to International Students)
  
  Basic courses
  • ●Fieldwork
 Basic courses
  • ●Overseas Japanese Language Education Internship　
    ●Overseas Field Studies B　●Internship
  Basic courses
  • ●Service Learning A
Basic courses
  • ●Overseas Field Studies A　●Service Learning B・C　●Overseas Japanese Language Teaching Practicum
Introductory courses of Specialized subjects
  • ●Introduction to Linguistics　●Introduction to Communication　●Introduction to International Development and Cooperation　●Introduction to Translation and Interpreting Studies　●Globalization and Gender　●Introduction to Multi/intercultural Issues
  Specialized courses
  • ●Seminar in Intercultural Training　●Introduction to Interpreting　●Topics in International Cooperation and Development　●Research Methods in Global Studies
Specialized courses
  • ●Bilingualism　●Topics in Communication　●Special Topics in Visual Arts　●Religion and Culture
  Specialized courses
  • ●Globalization and Language　
    ●Studies in English Language Teaching　
    ●Translation and Interpreting Practicum
  Advanced Seminar
  • ●Advanced Seminar 1
 Advanced Seminar
  • ●Advanced Seminar 2/3
  Senior Research and Thesis
  • ●Senior Research and Thesis/Senior Project

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