Faculty of Letters

Fostering a rich humanity and <creative thinking> with a basis in <exploring human nature>, growing students to thrive in the workplace and in all other facets of society.

The basic principle of the Faculty of Letters at Aichi Shukutoku University is a universal theme that forms the basis for all academic pursuits - <exploring human nature>. Here we aim to have students carry on mankind’s shared knowledge and cultural assets, while obtaining the ability to perceive issues from a broad perspective and developing practical skills based on deep insight into human nature and society at large. The rich curriculum on offer also includes teaching programs that allow students to obtain licenses to teach in elementary, junior high, and high schools.

Department of
Japanese Language and
Literature

In pursuit of a broader, deeper understanding of the essence of literature, covering classical Japanese literature, modern and contemporary literature, the Japanese language, and Chinese literature.

Students learn Japanese literature in a systematic manner, with a focus on classical, modern and contemporary Japanese literature, the Japanese language, and Chinese literature, building a foundation for students as people living in an international society. Further, students gain cognitive abilities, discernment abilities, and a critical eye, and develop their intellectual thinking, sensitivity and creative thinking skills through continued research in specialist fields.