Pursue English and American literature, culture, and language, and gain international knowledge and sensibilities.

Approach the true nature through related study in other fields.

We will primarily be studying literary and cultural backgrounds in England, literary and cultural backgrounds in the United States, and linguistic research on English itself. In particular, in the doctorate program (first term), we will aim to understand the true nature of these issues in a broad perspective, by narrowing down the study subjects through study related to other adjacent fields.

Cultivate precise English communication ability

Composed of courses that approach the study themes in various ways, focused on courses related to literature and language. We will develop advanced English communication abilities that can be utilized in work life, expanding the field of activity. In order to cultivate a more global perspective, students have the option of utilizing D.W.C.L.A.'s unique study abroad system to study at a graduate school overseas for one year.

Entrance Exam Outline

Primary Master’s Thesis Theme

• Distorted Time in Wonderland and the Looking-Glass – Lewis Carrol’s Ideas
• The Wearing of Masks in Japan：Impressions of Non-Japanese and Influences on Noverbal Communicvation
• A Study on the Acquisition Order of Nine Grammatical Morphemes and Error Analysis
• The Impact of the Drama Method on Learning English in Japan: How Does Drama Experience Influence Leaners'FL Anxiety?
• The Influence of Study Abroad toward Self-efficacy
• Alice and Alicia, viewed from a young girl’s education of the Victorian Era
• The Relationship Between Metacognition and Reading Ability

Graduate School of Literary Studies