International Studies Q&A
International Studies Q&A
I would like to study abroad at TUJ (Temple University Japan Campus) in addition to Germany or France. Is that possible?
Is possible.However, studying abroad at partner schools in English-speaking countries, including TUJ, requires a high level of English proficiency.Make a plan and study carefully while consulting with your teachers.
Will students who choose German or French study abroad at Showa Boston?
Students who choose Germany and France will study abroad at Showa Boston for the first semester. However, students who obtain a TOEIC score of 1 or higher by October 1st of their first year can choose to study abroad at another university directly without going to Showa Boston. Since Showa Boston also has a comprehensive advanced academic English program for students who aim to study abroad at English-speaking partner universities, many students who obtain a TOEIC score of 10 or higher first improve their English skills at Showa Boston before attempting to study abroad at a partner university.
If I participate in TUJ's double degree program, will I be able to study abroad in Germany or France?
If you plan well, it is possible to study abroad in France and Germany.However, in order to enter TUJ, which is an American university, students must meet high English proficiency and academic performance standards.In addition, students will officially transfer to TUJ in the second half of their third year, but even after enrolling, they will need to put in a lot of effort to keep up with the rigorous classes at an American university. After graduating from TUJ (if all goes well, it will be the end of April of my 3th year), I will have a considerable amount of time until I return to Showa Women's University (October 5st of the same year), so I think it would be best to study abroad during that period. .Alternatively, it is possible to study abroad during the summer vacation of first and second year students.
How much does it cost to study abroad, especially the cost of studying abroad?
I'm having trouble deciding between the Business Design Department, the International Liberal Arts Department, the International Japanese Department, and the International Department. What are the differences?
First of all, the specialized subjects are different, so please check the page of each department in the university guide. All four departments place emphasis on improving English skills, but there are differences in the study of foreign languages other than English. In the Department of Business Design, credits for foreign languages other than English are not included in graduation credits. In the Department of International Liberal Arts, students basically study the selected foreign language twice a week in the first and second semesters, but they can also study that language as an elective. In the Department of International Studies, students also study foreign languages other than English as specialized subjects. All four departments have the same study abroad program, but while the Business Design Department, the Department of International Liberal Arts, and the Department of International Japanese Studies mainly study abroad in English-speaking countries, the Department of International Studies offers study abroad programs in Asia and Europe. Also, only the Department of International Liberal Arts can obtain an English teaching license.
If I major in Spanish, Chinese, or Korean, can I still study at TUJ?
It is possible to study at TUJ, but studying at TUJ means taking classes with native speaker students, so a very high level of English proficiency is required. that's all). Please start planning from the first grade.Also, if you choose China-Korea-Xi-Etsu, you will study abroad in that country for one year.University regulations stipulate that accredited study abroad is for one year (excluding double degree programs), so it is not possible to ``accredit study abroad'' at TUJ. You will enroll in one or two subjects.
Is it possible to study abroad in two countries, such as China and the United States, or South Korea and the United States?
You can study in two countries: French and German.This is not possible if you select another language (Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese).
I like English, but I also want to learn Asian languages, so can I study English even if I major in Asian languages?
You can study abroad and take English courses there as well as take English conversation and TOEIC lectures.Also, there are many foreigners studying abroad in the area, so you will be able to communicate with them in English.
What kind of specialized subjects do you offer other than language classes?
International and regional contributions (“International development cooperation,” “NGO activities and social contributions,” etc.), international society and multicultural coexistence (“Intercultural communication,” “Comparative social theory,” etc.), and Japanese studies (“Modern Japanese history”) ``Introduction to Japanese Society,'' etc.) and international/area studies. *“ ” is the example subject name
Was the study abroad program of the Department of International Studies canceled during the period when travel to foreign countries was restricted due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection?
In 2020 and 2021, we conducted online study abroad in coordination with the study abroad destination. In 2022, I resumed my study abroad program, and since there were restrictions on issuing study abroad visas in China, I changed my study abroad destination to Taiwan, and after the restrictions were eased, I went to study abroad.We strive to keep students learning no matter the circumstances.