School of Letters
Prepare for the future with the School of Letters
While many people imagine the School of Letters as students studying at a desk, we in fact offer some of the most interactive classes on campus. Our educational philosophy allows students to gain first-hand experiences through experiential learning. In addition to fostering students’ interest in various academic fields, we also incorporate contemporary subjects that are relevant to current events (with special subjects that underclassmen have access to early on in their academic career). The School of Letters continues to move forward and respond to students’ desire not only to “learn”, but discover the “benefits of learning”.
Department of Japanese Literature and Culture
Enhance your intelligence, sensibility, and creativity by studying Japanese literature and culture
The Department of Japanese Literature and Culture offers a curriculum with numerous elective courses that students can choose according to their interest. The courses include classical and modern literature, traditional culture, theater, movies, and animation. The department also offers creative instruction by active authors, editorial instruction by experienced publishers, and theoretical instruction in the traditional art of Japanese calligraphy (shodo). Faculty in this department support each student by helping them find research topics and develop their research while broadening their understanding of Japanese literature and culture.
Department of English
Improve your English language skills as you deepen your understanding of various cultures
In order to truly acquire English proficiency, students must deepen their understanding of different cultures. With this in mind, the Department of English is supported by highly experienced faculty who cover a wide range of English-related subjects, including studies of British and American literature and culture, linguistics, and English language pedagogy. Students are not just limited to studying classical literary works, but provided opportunities to learn from journalism, movies, musicals, animations, and pop culture. As a result, students can develop their English language skills and gain expertise in communicating cross-culturally. Along with a wide range of lectures and exercises, students also actively participate in practical classes that cover interpreting and translating. Our curriculum is even structured so that students can exchange credits if they participate in mid-term study abroad for half a year or even long-term study abroad for up to one year. This department encourages students to study abroad, put their English skills to the test, and learn to be accepting of different cultural values.
Department of Philosophy
Understanding philosophy is the gateway to understanding art, religion, and society
The Department of Philosophy offers a large number of lectures that cover both western and eastern philosophy (particularly that of India, China, and Japan) as well as other cultural aspects such as art, religion, and society in general. O
