Department of Global Communication
We cultivate individuals who will become bridges between people, communities, and the world, equipped with a broad international education and strong English dialogue skills.
In our all-English environment, you will acquire advanced English proficiency and problem-solving skills while studying the nature of communication, traditional Japanese culture, and global affairs from a variety of perspectives.
Curriculum Structure
Build a thorough foundation in English
Every student studies at an overseas university for 6 to 10 weeks.
Further improve your English proficiency
- Communication
- Language
- Japanese Culture
- Multicultural Studies
You may also take courses outside your chosen course.
Deepen your expertise in small-group seminars based on dialogue and discussion in English
Graduates are expected to contribute to building tomorrow’s global society, not only through work in fields such as business, government, and education, but also by sharing Japanese culture and promoting intercultural understanding.
Abilities You Will Gain
The ability to express clear and persuasive opinions to the world from a global perspective.
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English proficiency, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities adaptable to any situation.
Certificates and Licenses You Can Obtain
- Class 1 Junior High School Teaching License (English)
- Class 1 High School Teaching License (English)
- Librarian
- Curator
Target Qualifications
- Eiken (Test in Practical English Proficiency)
- Score improvement in TOEIC®, TOEFL®, and IELTS™
Main Employment Destinations
- Aichi Prefectural Board of Education
- Aichi Prefectural Government
- Isewan Terminal Service
- ANA Kansai Airport
- Espacio Enterprise
- NTT DATA Global Solutions
- Okaya Systems
- Kowa
- Comtec
- JR Tokai Takashimaya
- JR Tokai Hotels
- JTB
- JTEKT
- Sinto
- All Nippon Airways (ANA)
- Chubu International Airport Passenger Service
- Imperial Hotel
- TOENEC
- Toyo Warehouse
- Toyokawa City Hall
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Dream Sky Nagoya
- Nagoya Kanko Hotel
- Nagoya City Hall
- Japan Airlines (JAL)
- Hilton Japan
- Makita
- Meiko Trans
- Yagami
- Louis Vuitton Japan
- and others
Features of the Department of Global Communication & The Four-Year Academic Plan
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1. Build Foundational English Skills with the FEP (First-year English Program)
In the first year, students are placed into small classes of about 15, organized based on their TOEIC® IP test scores. Using a quarter system (four terms per year), the curriculum aims to improve English ability through an intensive system of focused practice and reinforcement.
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2. Select a Study Abroad Destination Based on Your Field of Interest
In the second year, students undertake a study abroad program designed to connect with the themes of their later studies. You choose your destination according to your own interests, and study alongside local students while you are there.
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3. Internationally Diverse, All-English Classes Studied Alongside International Students
All specialized faculty courses are conducted entirely in English. This approach cultivates the ability to understand specialized content in English and ensures you will acquire the skills to express yourself effectively in the language.
Your Four-Year Journey (Plan for 2027 Academic Year)
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1st year
Master the Four Core English Skills
You will thoroughly polish the four core skills of English: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. You will also deepen your understanding of the characteristics of English communication, as well as the culture and social conditions of English-speaking countries.
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2nd year
Every Student Experiences Study Abroad
In pre-departure training, you will deepen your understanding of intercultural contact and the relationship between culture and communication, then select a study abroad destination based on your individual interests. You will connect the insights gained from your overseas experience to your future seminar research.
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3rd year
Refine Your Advanced Communication Skills
You will acquire advanced skills for organizing and conveying your opinions in English through activities such as writing essays and business documents, giving presentations, and participating in debates.
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4th year
Write Your Graduation Thesis in English
As the culmination of your studies, you will write your graduation thesis in English. This process will elevate the English proficiency and presentation abilities you have cultivated into concrete skills that are valuable in the professional world.
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Basic Pronunciation Training
Focusing on the problems of rhythm, intonation, and pronunciation that learners with Japanese as their first language tend to get wrong when speaking or reading English, this course provides foundational English pronunciation training tailored to each student’s level.
Japanese Performing Arts
Japanese culture has had a unique and significant influence on the world. Through video, audio, and hands-on practice, you will study the elements of Japanese culture that capture global attention—from stage design and architecture to etiquette and physical comportment—and develop the ability to explain them in English.
Intercultural Communication
Focusing on cases from the English-speaking world, you will examine the causes of misunderstanding and friction that occur when people from different cultural backgrounds interact, as well as the phenomenon of culture shock. This course will raise your intercultural awareness and your ability to solve problems in diverse environments.
Writing Lab I & II
The goal of Writing Lab I is to enable you to write clear, correct, and coherent English. Writing Lab II emphasizes individual instruction, allowing you to polish your writing skills and receive the guidance needed to complete your graduation thesis in English.
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