Global Programs

Two global programs to hone your "language skills" and "eyes on the world"

Since ancient times, humans have been called "the animal endowed with language."
If this is so, then mastering a language should signify an increase in one's human potential, and one should become aware of one truth: every culture is open to all people.
Understanding a language or culture means world (global ) " to challenge (Challenge ) None other than, All People (Humanities ) It is important to have the ability to see the view that unfolds before you.
Global Challenges and Global Humanities are two new programs that aim to open such doors, connecting not only people living now, but also people of the past and future.

The purpose of this program is to improve students' overall command of each foreign language while building on the knowledge of foreign cultures they will learn in each department. The goal is to reach a level where students can hold discussions and attend lectures in the foreign language.

This program is available to students in Department of British and American Studies. Students select and take recommended courses from a range of options, including General Education Courses, Interdepartmental Specialized Courses, and specialized Specialized Courses. The goal is to acquire advanced English language proficiency and practical skills by taking classes taught in English, as well as experiencing Study Abroad through University Agreement and certified study abroad programs and various overseas programs (on-site training, internships, volunteer work).

This program is available to students of Department of European Studies and Department of Department of Japanese and East-Asian Studies. Students select and take designated courses from Elective Foreign Language II, General Education Courses, and Interdepartmental Specialized Courses. Interdepartmental Specialized Courses "GC English" is compulsory. In addition, students must write their graduation thesis in English, or write a graduation thesis in Japanese that uses English literature as the subject of research or as reference material, and attach an English abstract.

In Department of European Studies it is a program, while in Department of British and American Studies and Department of Japanese and East-Asian Studies, it is an associate program. In all cases, "GC German" is a required subject, and Related Courses include "Society and Culture of German-speaking Countries" and "German Essay Practice", and semi-Related Courses include "Intermediate German Composition", "Intermediate German Conversation", and "Advanced German Reading". The aim is to acquire a high level of German language proficiency to study abroad. In Department of European Studies, students are also required to write a graduation thesis in German, or write a graduation thesis in Japanese that uses German literature as the subject of research or reference and include a German abstract.

In Department of European Studies it is a program, while in Department of British and American Studies and Department of Japanese and East-Asian Studies it is an associate program. In all cases, "GC French" is a required subject, and Related Courses include "French History and Society" and "French Essay Practice", and semi-Related Courses include "Intermediate French Composition", "Intermediate French Conversation", and "Advanced French Reading". The aim is to acquire a high level of French language proficiency to study abroad. In Department of European Studies, students are also required to write a graduation thesis in French, or write a graduation thesis in Japanese that uses French literature as the research subject or reference book and attach a French abstract.

In Department of Japanese and East-Asian Studies it is a program, while in Department of British and American Studies and Department of European Studies it is an associate program. In all cases, "GC Chinese" is a required subject, and Related Courses include "Chinese Society and Culture" and "Chinese Essay Writing Practice." The aim is to acquire a high level of Chinese language proficiency to study abroad. In Department of Japanese and East-Asian Studies, students are also required to write a graduation thesis in Chinese, or write a graduation thesis in Japanese that uses Chinese literature as the research subject or reference book and includes a Chinese abstract.

In Department of Japanese and East-Asian Studies it is a program, while in Department of British and American Studies and Department of European Studies it is an associate program. In all cases, "GC Korean" is a required subject, and Related Courses include "Korean Society and Culture" and "Korean Essay Writing Seminar." The aim is to acquire advanced Korean language skills to a level that will enable one to study abroad. In Department of Japanese and East-Asian Studies, students are also required to write their graduation thesis in Korean, or write a graduation thesis in Japanese that uses Korean literature as the research subject or reference book and includes an abstract in Korean.

Three-department common program
Compare the courses offered by each department and experience the newness of the GH lineup. Seminars and workshops are held in small groups, allowing students with global interests to interact across the boundaries of the three departments of Faculty of Humanities.

*Students in any department can take the courses in this program.