Students will learn English in a practical way while also learning about the cultures and societies of English-speaking countries to acquire a broader perspective.
The program is designed to provide students with practical training in English, the language most widely used in global communication, and to cultivate a true international understanding and a broad perspective by learning about the cultures and societies of English-speaking countries. Study support systems for TOEIC® and teacher certification examinations are also available.
Department of Foreign Languages English Course Close-Up
TOEIC® I & II courses to improve the TOEIC® score Students will learn vocabulary and idioms commonly used on the TOEIC® test and improve their listening, grammar, and reading comprehension skills to increase their TOEIC® score. In addition to solving the same type of problems as on the TOEIC® test, students will also practice to further improve their grammar and reading comprehension skills by using our original printed materials. Classes are divided into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels and textbooks are assigned according to the level of each group. Students will receive appropriate instruction according to their ability.
カリキュラム
While improving their basic English skills, students will also learn about culture to enhance their ability to communicate across language and cultural differences. In their final year of study, students can choose between a graduation thesis, graduation project, or graduation seminar.
American Culture The United States is known as the "land of the free" and is home to people of diverse backgrounds. However, as exemplified by the Occupy Wall Street movement and the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, there are undeniable racial and economic divisions. This class will study immigration, religion, economics, politics, and gender issues from multiple perspectives to gain a deeper understanding of American culture and society, as well as the roots of the United States. We will also discuss the extent to which the U.S. has become an international influence, focusing on issues both within and outside the U.S. in recent years. The language spoken in this class will be English and Japanese; students will also aim to improve their English skills by using materials such as the news from the U.S.
Translation Theory In the modern age, "translation" is not simply the process of replacing words in one language with those in another. It plays a role in conveying not only the words themselves, but also the underlying meaning, cultural context, social norms, and the writer's voice within different languages and cultures. In the 21st century, with the rapid development of AI, the amount of text being translated is increasing more and more, and human translation may seem to be becoming obsolete. However, how is the meaning behind the words conveyed? In this course, through translation from Japanese to English, we will understand the strengths and limitations of AI translation and consider what constitutes not just a "correct translation," but a "translation that communicates effectively." Through group work and practical activities utilizing digital tools, we will analyze the meaning and translator judgments of various texts such as news articles, manga, games, and websites, and cultivate the ability to communicate across language and cultural differences. We aim to help students understand how people disseminate information and convey it effectively to others, and to acquire the skills of a citizen who can thrive in a global digital society.
Introduction to English Studies What is English linguistics? It is the process of organizing and deepening the knowledge of the English language from various angles to develop a better understanding of this language. Of linguistics, it can be said that deals mainly with the English language. During the 1st semester, students will learn not only "History of the English Language" and "Mechanism of Speech," but also "Status of English in the Modern World," "Mechanism of English Words," "Phrases, and Idioms," "How English Sentences Are Constructed" "Are There Five Basic Sentence Forms in English," "What are Formal/Informal/Slang, and Where and When to Use Them, and What is Unnatural," and "The Complicated Relationship Between Japanese and English. In the 2nd semester, we will further examine the issues of words and meanings. The topics covered include: "Why one word has many meanings," "Synonyms are not exactly the same, but must be used differently," "Similar expressions convey different meanings if the sentence form is different," "What is English logic," "English and society," and "Politeness in English."
Idioms How would you directly translate "to see how things go" into English? Perhaps "look at the appearance"? Now, how would you directly translate the English phrase "wait and see" into Japanese? Perhaps "wait and see"? Would you be surprised if I told you that "to see how things go" and "wait and see" express almost the same meaning? These are precisely "idioms," where the meaning of the whole is not clear even if you add up the meanings of the individual words. They are essential vocabulary for everyday conversation, yet even those with study abroad experience struggle to master them. In this class, we will encounter a large number of English idioms. Experiencing this abundant input is important preparation for making your study abroad experience meaningful, and it will lead to the ability to naturally notice idioms when they are used in actual conversations, and to infer the correct meaning from the context even if you don't remember the meaning. Let's encounter many idioms and make your English richer and more interesting.
Grading Criteria
Grading Criteria
About our GPA System
The intent behind our implementation of a GPA (Grade Point Average) system is to (1) create a unified standard for the campus, (2) have it function as an impartial standard, and (3) have it function as an internationally accepted standard. Our GPA system involves the assessment learning achievements using an objective numerical value called GPA. Additionally, this system generally conforms with the grade assessment systems adopted by universities in the West, and can be used overseas as an index used to certify a student’s academic ability when studying abroad, when going on to graduate school overseas, when finding employment at a non-Japanese companies operating in Japan, and so on.
Display of Grades and Assessment Criteria
Classification
Grading Criteria
GPA
Grading Criteria
Details of Assessment
Description of English
Pass
S.
4.0
90 percent or higher
Represents particularly excellent grades.
Excellent
A
3.0
80 percent
Represents excellent grades
Good
B.
2.0
70 percent
Represents grades recognized as adequate.
Satisfactory
C.
1.0
60 percent
Represents the minimum grade acceptable as a pass.
Pass
Fail
D.
0.0
Less than 60 percent
This means that the student has not reached the minimum grade acceptable as a pass. It also includes the lack of class attendance, the fact that the exams for the class have not been taken, and so on.
Failure
Not applicable
G
-
-
Indicates that course credit acquired another university or other institution during a study-abroad program or prior to a transfer to our university, has been certified as course credit for our university (courses where credit has been certified).
Certification
GPA Calculation Method
To earn credits
Register for classes. Use CampusSquare to register for classes online and have your classes properly confirmed. You will need to do this for both the first and second semesters.
Students attend classes. There are 15 class in both the first and second semesters. Normally, 2-credit courses consist of attendance at each class (90 minutes) and preparation and review (about 2 hours each). In order to earn the credits, students must attend all classes (from the first to the 15th) as a matter of course, and also deepen their understanding through preparation and review.
Depending on subjects, students are required to take exam or submit reports (accreditation methods vary from lecturers).
Grades of S, A, B or C mean that students have passed the course and earned the credit. Grade of D means that students has failed the course and not earned any credit. If students receive a grade of D for a compulsory subject, they require to take it again the following year or later. Courses which students have already earned credit cannot be retaken.
About Academic Grades
Academic grades are assessed based on final examinations at the end of the semester (written exams, oral exams, practical exams, or reports). However, depending on courses, mini tests, reports, attendance, and academic progress during class may be evaluated as regular points, or assessments may be carried out based on the regular points only.
Academic grades are issued on the transcript with only the evaluation.
Courses which students have passed once cannot be erased or retaken.
Grades will be published on Campus Square every semester.
If you have questions about your grades after the results have been announced, such as if you took an exam (submitted a report) but did not receive a grade, please come to school at the beginning of the next semester (by the first week of classes in principle) and ask your teacher directly. If your teacher has retired and you are unable to make inquiries, please inform the Office of Academic Affairs Office.
Minimum number of credits required for graduation (for students entering in the 2026 academic year)
Subject classification
Examples of compulsory and elective courses
Required number of units
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education Educational subjects
Humanities-related fields
Optional compulsory
2 or more
8 or more
30※1
Social Sciences
2 or more
Natural Sciences
2 or more
Interdisciplinary fields
Elective
－
First year Educational subjects
Life Design Seminar I & II
Compulsory
2
Elective
－
Career-related courses
Optional compulsory
2
Information Education Subjects
Optional compulsory
2
Foreign Language Education
Elective
－
Language subjects *4
Compulsory
22
28※3
Optional compulsory
6
Specialized subjects *4
Compulsory
2
46※3
choice Required *2
Introductory subjects
4
Exercise A
4
Exercise B
4
Development subjects
12
Elective
20
Free Choice
- 74 credits exceeding the limit for language and specialized subjects. - 30 credits exceeding the limit for General Education - Credits earned from open courses - Credits earned through the minor program - Credits recognized at other universities
Elective
20※5
Total
124
*1 Students must complete the required number of credits for each General Education and must earn a total of 30 credits. In addition, any excess credits earned in General Education will be counted as elective credits.
*2 Any excess credits earned for elective courses in specialized subjects will be counted towards the credits for elective courses in specialized subjects.
* Excess credits earned in language subjects and specialized subjects will be counted towards elective credits.
*4 Some credits for teaching and curatorial course subjects are included in the credits for specialized subjects or General Education.
* If the number of credits earned from elective courses exceeds 20, the earned credits will be counted towards elective courses. They will not be included in the graduation requirements.
