Department of English Language and Communication (Application closed)
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Faculty of International Studies
Department of English Language and Communication
(Recruitment closed due to reorganization)
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Features of the Department of English Language and Communication
Explore English. Expand your world.
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Study abroad integrated into the 4-year curriculum
Students study at Showa Boston and partner schools in their second and third years.You can choose the destination and period of your study abroad according to your goals, academic performance, and English proficiency.The experience of learning in English and meeting people with diverse backgrounds will give you the ability to succeed in the world.
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Studying and interacting at American State University in Tokyo
You can enroll in just one course at the adjacent Temple University Japan Campus (TUJ) (selective selection available).There are also plenty of opportunities to teach Japanese to TUJ students and interact with them in English.
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Learning with an eye toward success in a global society
In the first and second years, students develop their English skills and the basics of their specialized fields, and acquire the knowledge needed in modern society. In the third and fourth years, students deepen their knowledge in five specialized fields: ``Literature and Culture,'' ``English Studies,'' ``English Education,'' ``Business Communication,'' and ``Media Communication,'' depending on their interests and career path after graduation.
Expected image of students
Based on English and communication skills, we hope to enroll students who want to deepen their international education and specialized knowledge of language, culture, and communication, and who want to be active not only in Japan but around the world.
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Language skills and global perspective acquired through two study abroad experiences
Nana Takahashi
4st year, Department of English Language and Communication
Graduated from Otsuma Tama Private High School, Tokyo
4st year, Department of English Language and Communication
Graduated from Otsuma Tama Private High School, Tokyo
What made you decide to study English Communication?
Before entering university, I wanted to work in the aviation industry, and I thought English proficiency was essential, so I chose the English Communication Department.It was also attractive that I could study abroad while staying in Japan at Temple University Japan Campus (TUJ), which is located on the same premises.I was also attracted by the high employment rate and the generous follow-up during job hunting.What did you learn?
After studying at Showa Boston and TUJ, my TOEIC® score increased by about 200 points to over 900 points.The year I participated in Showa Boston Study Abroad was an online study abroad program. Through TUJ's accredited study abroad program, I was able to make many foreign friends while staying in Japan and acquire a global perspective.In the hospitality English class I took after returning to Showa Women's University, the teacher was very enthusiastic, so I also seriously worked on class assignments on how to use English in the real world.What do you want to work on next?
I have been offered a job at an aviation IT company.It's an industry I've admired since I was a child, and I want to become a link between Japan and the rest of the world. I am currently taking an ``Introduction to Data Science'' course to learn the basics of data processing in order to acquire knowledge for working at an IT company.Which class left an impression on you?
I found the class ``Leadership and Entrepreneurship'' interesting, where I could hear from female entrepreneurs and leaders working in various industries.There are many people who are enriching their lives while working, and they gave us advice about our concerns, which gave us an opportunity to think about career plans.
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