Those who understand Showa Women's University's educational goals and degree award policy, who study mainly in English while being interested in global trends, and who are willing to actively participate in study abroad programs and contribute to society by utilizing their knowledge and experience. I'm looking for someone with.

We also accept applicants who have the qualifications and ability to study according to the curriculum of this department.To this end, we recruit applicants using a variety of entrance examination methods and select them in a multifaceted and comprehensive manner.

1. Subjects/subjects recommended to master before enrolling
   • Foreign language: Able to communicate using English speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills.
   • Japanese: Using Japanese speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills, students can receive messages and convey their thoughts and feelings in a way that the other person can understand.
   • Geography and history: Have basic knowledge of the history and culture of Japan and various regions of the world, and be able to consider problems.
   • Civil: Possess basic knowledge of domestic and international politics, economy, and society, and be able to consider modern multicultural society.
   • Note: We recommend that you focus on learning English.
2. Study habits to acquire before entering school
   • We work diligently to improve our English speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills.
   • Be enthusiastic about learning English and actively take the certification exam, which is a measure of your ability.
   • In order to understand issues related to society and culture both domestically and internationally, we strive to collect and analyze information using books, newspapers, various media, etc.
   • Acquire the ability to think logically and the ability to accurately express one's ideas in writing and orally.
   • Strive to understand people with different cultural and social backgrounds, and acquire an attitude of respecting diversity.

The Department of English Language and Communication systematically organizes specialized subjects in addition to liberal arts subjects, foreign language subjects, and cultural subjects, in order to acquire the abilities listed in the degree conferment policy.

Educational content, educational methods, and evaluation are defined as follows.

[ Education content ]

1. General education subjects include ``Practical Ethics,'' ``Introduction to Career Design,'' and ``Basics of Japanese,'' which serve as guidelines for the four years of study, and are a group of subjects that deepen understanding of society, culture, and nature, and cultivate a multifaceted perspective. organize.
2. For foreign language subjects, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese (for international students) are arranged by proficiency level.
3. In specialized education, compulsory subjects and elective subjects are divided based on the systematic nature of the specialized field, and subjects are arranged sequentially by semester.
4. In the 1st and 2nd years, compulsory subjects related to English skills, learning skills, and information communication skills are arranged, and academic knowledge and skills are learned step by step.
5. In the 1st and 2nd years, consideration will be given to undergraduate common subjects and global subjects, and along with acquiring an international education, students will learn the basics of academic knowledge in specialized subjects taught in English.
6. As a general rule, students will study abroad by the second semester of their second year, and in addition to Boston preparation courses before studying abroad and advanced skill courses after studying abroad, a group of courses that can be taken only in English will be offered.
7. In specialized education, introductory subjects are arranged in the first year, and elective subjects in two specialized fields, culture/language and international communication, are offered from the first half of the third year to the second half of the fourth year.
8. As a result of the educational content centered on specialized education subjects, students will be assigned graduation thesis and graduation work as compulsory subjects in the fourth year, and the instructor will provide guidance on education and research.
9. We will establish career courses and internships to promote career education. In the third year, we will arrange classes for discovering issues related to career development, setting goals, and collecting information necessary for solving them.
10. Lectures and concerts by researchers, cultural figures, and artists from Japan and overseas are held as "cultural lectures" in order to establish self-esteem, develop creativity, and grow spiritually and emotionally. will do.
11. In order to develop independence, cooperation, and a spirit of service, students are required to participate in overnight training for a certain period from their first to third years in each department.
12. In addition to various study abroad programs at Showa Boston, accredited study abroad programs and double degree programs at various partner universities, including Temple University Japan Campus, have been established. Aiming to develop human resources who can work internationally, we will provide opportunities to develop an international sense.

[ Education method ]

13. Assignments, reports, exams, etc. will be assigned during the term of each subject, and efforts will be made to provide feedback.In order to improve the ability to collect and communicate information in English, students will actively incorporate student-centered learning such as creating a portfolio based on research using English materials, writing logical sentences and English research papers, and making presentations.In addition, subjects based on CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning), which involve various language activities based on the content of the curriculum, will also be implemented.
14. In order to enhance self-directed learning, we will actively incorporate experiential learning such as project-based learning.
15. For English skill subjects, classes are organized based on objective indicators such as external tests every semester, and classes are conducted according to each student's level of proficiency.

[Evaluation of learning outcomes]

16. Confirmation of attainment of abilities as set forth in the degree conferment policy is carried out by ascertaining whether the graduation requirements have been met.
17. Student evaluations will be based on (XNUMX) grade evaluation in each subject, and (XNUMX) evaluation of graduation thesis and graduation work.
18. Throughout the four years, students will take regular external tests to measure their progress in English proficiency.We will set achievement goals and minimum scores for each grade.

The Department of English Language and Communication grants degrees to students who have acquired the following abilities and completed the required credits through learning to acquire international education and specialized knowledge and skills based on a global perspective.

1. Based on basic English literacy, you can make appropriate and effective English expressions according to the context.
2. Have the desire and ability to challenge themselves in a society that is diversifying and globalizing.
3. Students will be able to play an active role in various social groups such as companies, organizations, and communities using their English communication skills and information literacy.
4. Have the intention to contribute to others and society, and have the knowledge to act appropriately.
5. Have international education and specialized knowledge from a global perspective, and be able to think multilaterally and logically in order to solve problems and express their own opinions.
6. Ability to cooperate and collaborate with people with diverse backgrounds and values ​​in a global society using English communication skills.

1. Through study abroad experience, we develop human resources with high English proficiency and career awareness based on an international perspective.
2. Through the experience of studying abroad in a group, we develop human resources who develop deep understanding and insight into themselves and others, and who have the communication skills to collaborate with others and help solve problems in society and organizations.
3. We will develop human resources who are proficient in business fields related to English, using professionals, graduates, mentors, etc. who are active in English as role models.