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The Faculty of Foreign Languages aims to nurture a workforce that can utilize high language proficiency. Our faculty encourages you to be successful in society, such as the international business world with high communication skills in English or in educational organizations with linguistic ability and leadership. Also, we strive for you to be able to study abroad, challenge yourself with certificate examinations and improve your TOEIC score.

The Master's Program in Japanese Literature and Calligraphic Culture has a curriculum combining literature, the voice of the spirit, and calligraphy, the graphical expression of the spirit. The program develops practical researchers and research-oriented practitioners who can play a leading role in responding to an era of spirituality, internationalization, and lifelong learning.

The Department offers courses in Japanese language and literature, from classical literature (e.g., Manyoshu, the Tale of Genji, and Heike Monogatari) to contemporary literature (e.g., works of Soseki Natsume, Haruki Murakami, Shuntaro Tanikawa). The Department also provides various courses such as courses in Media, on Child literature, and on Performance.

The Master's program is divided into three courses. Educators working in research and teaching amount to three times the number of students enrolled. The Japanese Literature major mainly researches classical literature, contemporary literature, and Japanese language studies. Graduate students choose specialties from among the following: ancient times (Nara Period), medieval times (Heian Period), the middle ages (Kamakura and Muromachi Periods), early modern times (Edo Period), contemporary times (Meiji Period and thereafter), or Japanese language studies; but it is also possible to study across multiple periods. The English Literature and English Education programs include three fields. The English literature field focuses mainly on English and American literature, Studies in Language and Culture, and the English language field uses connectives and pragmatics as samples of the linguistic culture of various English-speaking countries for research. The English education field cultivates English teachers who can contribute to inter-cultural exchange through the promotion of linguistic education using English. Furthermore, the English education course meets the needs of current teachers (elementary, junior high, and high school teachers) by offering programs with flexible schedules, such as lectures at night, so that teachers can attend while continuing to work. The international culture field mainly focuses on local culture and international culture. Graduate students specialize in set regions of Europe or Asia, or in the systems and relations between certain regions and countries. In addition, the Doctoral programs established for the Japanese Literature, English Literature, and English Education programs enhance specialization even further.

In the Department of English, our students gain practical English abilities and strive toward their next horizons. To expand their worlds through English and cultivate knowledge and culture, 1st- and 2nd-year students focus on increasing their English abilities.

One of the biggest trends in the 21st century is globalism. (National) Borders are losing their meaning in the world economy. The means of communication that makes up the foundation of this trend is the regarding of “English as an international language.” The Contemporary English Department sets its sights there and pursues the polishing 練磨 of advanced and practical English skills and the search for cultural and economic possibilities and meaning in a world of globalism.

Effective and sensible with advanced communication skills in English, which is the de facto international language in the place of international exchange such as internationalization and globalization of the world's culture, economy, politics, etc. Develop human resources who can operate with.

Under these circumstances, this major develops global human resources who have acquired advanced language proficiency and cross-cultural understanding. The "Chinese course" is for learning Chinese, and the "Korean course" is for learning Korean at a high level. At the same time, learning about the culture and history of each country and region, the relationship between the two countries is becoming closer. , We will become a bridge with East Asia and develop human resources who can play an active role globally.