Learning Characteristics
All students will study abroad at an English-speaking university for 1 year in order to refine their global perspective. Students will naturally increase their English proficiency, and will be able to consider international issues from various angles, as well as develop English communication abilities.
With a curriculum that emphasizes liberal arts, we cultivate women with a wide range of culture who are active on an international stage.
Acquire realistic English through a 1-year study abroad and practical English learning
- 1-Year Study Abroad (English-Speaking University)
- All students will participate in 1 year of study abroad (English-Speaking University) from the fall semester of their 2nd year until the spring semester of their 3rd. They will take regular courses at the study abroad destination.
Basic Education Subjects
Before going abroad, students will learn practical English and prepare for exams such as the IELTS, necessary for study abroad, in small skill classes of about 10 students per class in order to thoroughly train for the 4 English skills. They will continue to improve their English communication abilities after returning to Japan through courses specialized for discussions, debates, and interpretation.
International Studies Courses
In order to improve language skills and deepen systematic learning, the learning pillars are composed of the fields of Language Studies, Japanese Studies, Area Studies, and International Relations Studies. We will cultivate an academic perspective on the culture and society of Japan and English-speaking regions, international relations for the global society, and languages with English at the center.
Career Design Courses
Students will think specifically about their career, as they consider their career in a global society with an eye on the future before going abroad, and after coming back, will take courses to develop their global leadership abilities, including career and internship courses.
Practice Courses
To prevent students from stopping at just achieving a study abroad experience, we motivate them to study abroad, obtain effective learning methods, and prepare for learning and life at the study abroad destination. After returning to Japan, the students will join seminars, deepen the personal research they conducted before and during the study abroad, and compile their graduation thesis in English.
Courses of Interest
Integrated English I/II
Students will develop the communication abilities necessary for study abroad, learning how to have daily conversations and ask questions in English in the international community, and how to express their own opinions.
Japanese-English Simultaneous Interpretation
Simple business interpretation is the goal. Our aim is for the students to acquire simultaneous interpretation skills for basic in-house business, and to support their career plans.
Introduction to Japanese Studies
The students will learn the basics for understanding the historical background and current situation of Japanese culture and society, to deepen their understanding of Japan before embarking on their study abroad.
Asian Culture
Explore Asian cultural heritage while focusing on continuity and mutual relationships. In particular, they will learn about the cultural heritages of India, China, and Japan, and understand the connection between India and Japan against the backdrop of an expansive network.