You study language from various perspectives here, nurturing flexible minds and hearts to envision and empathize with others,while also developing the ability to shape the future.
To deeply understand the concepts in the texts and express your own thoughts about them in your own words
The Faculty of Humanities is comprised of three departments: the Department of Japanese aims to study Japanese language and literature to gain a deep understanding of both Japanese traditions and ourselves living in contemporary society; the Department of English Literature aims to study a various aspects of English language, literature and culture, based on the acquisition of proficiency in English; and the Department of History aims to grasp the long path taken by humankind through the study of history and the acquisition of historical thinking skills..
In the Faculty of Humanities, students learn Japanese, English, and other foreign languages to understand the emotions and thoughts contained in divers narratives and historical documents from ancient times to the present. They engage in discussions and critical thinking in small-group classes, develop a personal character transient societal trends, and effectively express their own feelings and thoughts in their own words. Regardless of the department chosen, students can aquire these valuable skills from the Faculty of Humanities. The skills developed here will be beneficial in any profession. The Faculty of Humanities welcomes those who are eager to think carefully about their future careers after entering university.
List of Departments
Department of Japanese
To nurture true cultured people with a deep knowledge of the Japanese language and literature
Department of English
To become an internationally active person by attaining a high level of English proficiency and cross-cultural understanding
Department of History
To think about “how I should live” through the academic elucidation of history
Learn about the Faculty of Humanities
Common curriculum
The Faculty offers a wide range of subjects that are not limited to specialized ones, but also help students develop a broad range of liberal arts and a rich sense of humanity.
Faculty member introduction
Faculty members with a wide range of specialties provide education.
