Faculty of Global Culture and Communication

Hoshigaoka Campus

We cultivate individuals who will actively contribute to the development of a society based on mutual understanding and respect through interaction with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Department of Global Culture and Communication

The Department of Global Culture and Communication offers two majors: the Major of Language Studies and the Major of Hospitality and Tourism Management.* The Major of Language Studies consists of three specializations (English, Chinese, and Korean), where students acquire the linguistic communication and intercultural skills necessary to succeed in international society. In the Major of Hospitality and Tourism Management,* students gain an understanding of the position and potential role of tourism in modern society. They deepen their knowledge in fields like hospitality, management, and community development, acquiring universal skills applicable in society at large, as well as practical skills for the tourism industry and local communities.

Major of Language Studies

Use language to deepen understanding of culture and local communities

Major of Hospitality and Tourism Management*

Approach tourism from multiple perspectives to aim for growth and problem-solving.

*The name will be changed from the Major of Multicultural and Tourism Studies in April 2026.

FEATURES
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THE FACULTY

Overcome differences such as nationality and culture to recognize and accept diverse values.
A wide range of studies offered across the two majors can be selected according to individual interests.
We offer extensive hands-on learning programs both in Japan and abroad, as well as the faculty's own study abroad system.

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*As of April 25, 2025

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Faculty Mission

In the Faculty of Global Culture and Communication, our education and research are designed to cultivate the capacity to view society from a broad perspective and to accept diverse ways of thinking, living, and cultures through interaction with people from various backgrounds. The philosophies and educational objectives of the faculty's two majors, Language Studies and Hospitality and Tourism Management, are as follows:

The Major of Language Studies aims to cultivate individuals who possess both a deep understanding of language and culture and practical language application skills. Through its curriculum, students acquire proficiency in English, Chinese, and Korean, along with methods for teaching Japanese to non-native speakers. The Major of Hospitality and Tourism Management aims to cultivate individuals who have a broad perspective, flexible thinking, and the practical skills to contribute to the development of local and international communities and tourism. Its program of study is designed to equip students with an understanding of and skills in international and intercultural exchange, a broad knowledge of tourism, and a deep understanding of hospitality and its practical application.

Message from the Dean

As the name of our Faculty suggests, "Global Communication" is indeed one of the most important challenges we have faced throughout history. Communication between people, towns, societies, and countries creates our living spaces and becomes our legacy to pass down to future generations. And now, precisely because of the world we live in, I believe we must reaffirm the significance of communication.

The Faculty of Global Culture and Communication offers the Major of Language Studies and the Major of Hospitality and Tourism Management, allowing students to approach the concept of "communication" from two distinct perspectives. While you will belong to one major, the faculty has a single, unified curriculum, and every course is open to students from either major. The Major of Language Studies offers programs for studying English, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese language education. The Major of Hospitality and Tourism Management offers programs in Area Studies, Global Studies, Tourism Hospitality, and Tourism Design. It is by acquiring a wide and, at times, deep range of knowledge that you will be able to cultivate a diverse set of values. Through your studies in this faculty, you can become an individual who is active on the front lines of society, engaging in communication with a variety of people and transcending differences of nationality and culture. We, the faculty members, are committed to closely supporting your academic journey, communicating with you in the classroom, in the field, and through many other opportunities.

Dean of the Faculty of Global Culture and CommunicationDaisaku Hayashi