Faculty of Foreign Studies Department of Foreign Studies
English and Communication Studies
Applicable to the global society
Acquire "English skills" and "digital skills"
Special Features of the Department
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The classes are centered around discussions and presentations in English, honing the ability to think and communicate in English. At the same time, students will also acquire digital skills.
Three points
- Improve your communication skills through discussions and presentations in English
- Strengthen your English and digital skills at the same time.
The "English Digital Communication Program" has been launched, which aims to develop the ability to express and communicate using digital and media, based on high English proficiency and intercultural understanding. For more information, Here Please see. - Collaborating with ANA Strategic Research Institute Co.,Ltd to learn about global hospitality
(Students from other majors in Faculty of Foreign Studies can also take this course.)
Flow of the four years
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First year
Build a foundation for face-to-face and digital English communication
Through six all-English lessons per week, students will develop the basics of English communication. They will deepen their understanding of different cultures and the hospitality industry, learn English communication through digital means, and develop the foundation for conversation that is applicable in a global society.
e.g.Discussion on Culture and Society A/B, Introduction to Digital Communication, Introduction to Hospitality I/II, Basic Knowledge of English A/B
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Second Year
Develop the ability to communicate and understand people from different cultures
Continuing from the first year, we focus on exercises in English, honing your ability to think, organize logically, and communicate in English. Through discussions and presentations, you will understand the thinking of people in English-speaking countries and improve your ability to communicate with people from different cultures.
e.g.Discussion on Culture and Society C/D, English Thinking and Logic, Introduction to Digital Communication A/B
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Third Year
Expand your knowledge in specialized fields
Utilizing the basic English communication skills acquired in the first and second years, students will deepen their learning in specialized fields, such as intercultural communication, English linguistics, digital communication, and English for the hospitality industry.
e.g.Discussion and Debate A/B, Intercultural Communication Studies A/B/C, Hospitality English, Digital Communication Studies A/B/C
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Fourth Year
Deepen your field of expertise to become a person who can connect with the world
This is the time to further deepen your knowledge of specialized fields in order to play an active role in a global society. This is the time to put the finishing touches on becoming a member of society who can communicate in English based on intercultural understanding, not only face-to-face but also using digital means.
e.g.English in the Media A/B, English Studies A/B/C, English Teaching Methods II-IV, Intercultural Communication, Specialized Seminar
Class Introduction
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Discussion on Culture and Society C/D
Person in charge: Associate Professor Walker Richard
This is a core subject for English and Communication Studies, with small classes and two discussion periods per week. Using thematic materials such as TED, students will practice reading, listening, discussion, and presentation skills while also deepening their understanding of cultural themes.
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Introduction to English Studies
Person in charge: Professor Shin Watanabe
This class uses American movie scripts as teaching materials to learn the structure, grammar and usage of spoken English. By reading aloud and reciting lines, students will acquire the ability to actually speak, and learn analytical techniques using big data known as corpora.
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Digital Communication Studies
Person in charge: Associate Professor Michiyo Oda
The goal is to recognize the importance of ICT-based English learning, understand instructional design methods and second language acquisition theory, and design an ICT-based English learning environment. Furthermore, we aim to help students choose appropriate learning methods according to their goals and use ICT effectively and efficiently in their studies.
Student Interview
Why did you choose this major?
"Because I love English!" To tell the truth, English was my worst subject when I was in junior high school. I got the lowest score on my first test and felt very frustrated. However, I used that frustration as motivation to study English hard, and as a result, I no longer felt bad about it, and before I knew it, English had become my best and favorite subject. From this experience, I wanted to continue studying English at university and be able to communicate freely in English without feeling a language barrier, so I chose this major.
What are you particularly focusing on learning?
The first is to acquire the ability to communicate in English. In addition to conversing in English with classmates and teachers, I want to improve my ability to accurately convey my thoughts through presentations and other activities. The second is a class called "Introduction to Hospitality." In this class, we mainly learn about the spirit of hospitality and manners as members of society. There were many opportunities to raise my hand and make presentations, and I feel that I have grown a lot as a person through these experiences.
Qualifications that can be acquired
Junior high school teacher's license (English)* / Senior high school teacher's license (English)* / TOEIC® / TOEFL® / Test in Practical English Proficiency (EIKEN) / Goethe-Zertifikat / ÖSD-Zertifikat / German Proficiency Test (Dokuken) / HSK (Hango Shuikyu-Kousei-Ken) / Chinese Proficiency Test (Chūken) / Test in Chinese Communication (TECC) / Test of Korean Proficiency (TOPIK) / Hangul Proficiency Test / IT Passport / Information Technology Engineer Examination / CG-ARTS Association Web Designer Certification Basic Expert / CG-ARTS Association Multimedia Certification Basic Expert / MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) / Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Bookkeeping Certification Level 3
*Mainly for English and Communication Studies and English and Liberal Arts
Target career path
Junior and senior high school English teachers, aviation, travel and tourism, hotels, global companies with overseas bases, IT, media creators, etc.
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