2021年度異文化コミュニケーション研究科修了生の代表者からメッセージ
2021年度異文化コミュニケーション研究科修了生の総代・副総代を務めた学生からのメッセージです。
総代 Serli TOMITA さん(TESOL-Jプログラム修了）
I’m honored to write this message for the Graduate School of Intercultural Communication TESOL-J program 2021 graduation ceremony.
About two and a half years ago, I came to the Rikkyo University Ikebukuro Campus for the first time to talk with Dr. Satomi Mori about my research ideas and the possibility of studying at this program. I was humbled by her kindness and encouragement; our conversation gave me the confidence I lacked and defined a future path that I always dreamed of but never believed I could achieve. My future encounters with other faculty have not differed for the past two years; I’ve been amazed by their knowledge and humility.
Having a small group of students, we had to be well prepared for each class; complete reading or writing assignments, and be ready for presentations. It was a lot of hard work, but we did all that with lots of joy and satisfaction. We had the best discussions and learned from each other’s opinions. Most importantly, we always supported each other as friends, and we felt appreciated by the teachers.
I look forward to applying what this program has taught me to my future experiences as an English teacher in Japan. Furthermore, having met the best scholars in the field, I’m inspired to continue research in the bilingualism field and continue the hard work.
Studying at this graduate school was one of the most fulfilling experiences and one of the most significant accomplishments of my life. I’m grateful to my professors, friends, and family; this accomplishment would not have been possible without their tremendous support.
About two and a half years ago, I came to the Rikkyo University Ikebukuro Campus for the first time to talk with Dr. Satomi Mori about my research ideas and the possibility of studying at this program. I was humbled by her kindness and encouragement; our conversation gave me the confidence I lacked and defined a future path that I always dreamed of but never believed I could achieve. My future encounters with other faculty have not differed for the past two years; I’ve been amazed by their knowledge and humility.
Having a small group of students, we had to be well prepared for each class; complete reading or writing assignments, and be ready for presentations. It was a lot of hard work, but we did all that with lots of joy and satisfaction. We had the best discussions and learned from each other’s opinions. Most importantly, we always supported each other as friends, and we felt appreciated by the teachers.
I look forward to applying what this program has taught me to my future experiences as an English teacher in Japan. Furthermore, having met the best scholars in the field, I’m inspired to continue research in the bilingualism field and continue the hard work.
Studying at this graduate school was one of the most fulfilling experiences and one of the most significant accomplishments of my life. I’m grateful to my professors, friends, and family; this accomplishment would not have been possible without their tremendous support.
副総代 小宮 秀人さん（5年一貫プログラム修了）
5年一貫プログラムでは学部4年次から大学院の科目を履修し、自らの知見を広げることができ、さらには、学部生の時から続けてきた研究を集中的に進めることができたため、非常に充実した生活を送ることができました。授業の学習と並行して短期間で修士論文を執筆するということは、想像していたよりもはるかに大変なことでしたが、先生方・スタッフの皆さんの手厚いサポートのおかげで、無事に乗り越えることができました。これから5年一貫プログラムで学ばれる後輩の皆さんは、ぜひ自律性をもって研究に取り組み、主体性をもって行動する姿勢を大切にして頑張ってください。
私は大学に入学する前から、英語教師として働くことを目指してきました。異文化コミュニケーション学部・研究科での5年間は、英語教師として求められる知識的基盤を固め、専門性を深める上でとても有意義なものであったと言えます。4月からは目標であった英語教師としての生活がいよいよ始まりますが、これまで学んできた内容を実践に生かせるよう、一生懸命頑張っていきたいと思います。
私は大学に入学する前から、英語教師として働くことを目指してきました。異文化コミュニケーション学部・研究科での5年間は、英語教師として求められる知識的基盤を固め、専門性を深める上でとても有意義なものであったと言えます。4月からは目標であった英語教師としての生活がいよいよ始まりますが、これまで学んできた内容を実践に生かせるよう、一生懸命頑張っていきたいと思います。
