Faculty of Culture and Representation

The Department of English and the Department of Japanese Language and Literature offers a curriculum that emphasizes the study of knowledge, culture and literature in English-speaking countries and Japan. Students learn the knowledge and strategies to develop their communication skills, and acquire the skills needed to thrive in a multicultural society and play an active role in a variety of career fields.

Faculty of Culture and Representation

Representation is the act of human beings creating images of themselves, others, and the world using a variety of media, as well as the things created through such acts. In addition to linguistic representation, painting, film, and theater are also the subjects of research and education in the Faculty. The term "representational culture" is intended to capture the mentality of each country and each era.

Features

1. General undergraduate courses – representing the heart of “Culture and Representation”

In order to learn the basic ideas study throughout the curriculum, the courses "Literature and Representation," "Culture and Representation," and "Performing Arts and Culture" directly related to representational culture have been created. Students will understand a new framework of thought before studying their respective specialties and develop a broader and more flexible way of thinking for themselves.

2. Minor Program - Students can study both English and Japanese teaching education methods at the same time.

Students in the Department of English may earn a certificate of completion for a minor in Japanese Language Education by completing a certain number of courses in the Department of Japanese Language and Literature. Students in the Department of Japanese Language and Literature may also earn a certificate of completion for a minor in English Education by taking a certain number of courses in the Department of English. We encourage students to actively challenge themselves with new styles of learning

3. Kyoto Studies - Courses that have been created to teach students the culture, traditions and history of Kyoto

The Imadegawa Campus is located just north of the Kyoto Gyoen, the center of the ancient capital of Kyoto. Students enjoy a refined and comfortable campus life where they can learn about the “real” Kyoto.

Undergraduate / Postgraduate Certificate Program / Graduate School