Thoroughly master practical English!

The Department of British and American Language and Culture provides a thorough study of English so that students acquire practical English skills that can be used internationally. The department also helps students develop computer skills to handle society’s ever-advancing globalization. In addition, the department offers in-depth training to become English teachers in various teaching environments.


Department Characteristics

The department trains professionals with a global outlook and strong command of English.

1.  Acquire information processing skills.
2.  Gain practical English skills.
3.  Training to become influential professionals in an era of internationalization and computerization.
4.  Training to become English teachers with specialized knowledge.
5.  Training to become internationally successful Japanese-language.

The Department of British and American Language and Culture, in accord with the university’s admission policy and the department’s educational goals, seeks applicants with the following qualities:

1.  A strong interest in the language and culture of the English-speaking world.
2.  Motivation to work independently to acquire a strong command of the English language.
3.  A global spirit that seeks to connect Japan to the world through English.
4.  An awareness of the meaning and value of collaborative learning and an ability to cooperate with others to create a better learning environment.
5.  he basic academic ability required for multilingual and multicultural understanding. (For Comprehensive Selection, applicants should have English ability equivalent to EIKEN Grade 2 or CEFR B1.)
6.  An ability to forge positive human relationships through communication with others.
7.  The basic abilities of thinking, judging, and expressing required to solve various problems of multicultural societies.

The curriculum provides a thorough study of English. Students take oral communication, debate, and other classes to acquire practical English skills, and they take classes on English linguistics, phonetics, and other classes to acquire high-level specialist skills. The curriculum also offers classes such as Applied Writing Skills and a wide selection that will please all students. In seminars for each of the four years, students have opportunities to debate with classmates and receive individualized instruction from their teachers. The department has reduced the number of required subjects and has increased the number of electives so students can pursue their future goals.