Faculty of International Communication

Features of Faculty of International Communication Dual departments offer linguistic and cultural perspectives The Faculty of International Communication has two departments with unique approaches. The Department of Language Communication enables students to acquire communication skills in two or more languages and study business fields to make use of their skills. The Department of Comparative Culture attaches importance to students’ learning of foreign languages as means of understanding different cultures and researching the world’s cultures. Learning to communicate as Japanese on the international stage Continuing internationalization demands the education of Japanese individuals in a way that will enable them to engage with people from other countries on equal terms. As part of its mandate to help train individuals who will be completely at home communicating anywhere in the world, the Faculty features a curriculum that allows students to augment their study of Japanese language and culture by selecting subjects such as economics from other faculties. Extensive study abroad programs: long-term, short-term, and fieldwork Aichi University is affiliated with 27 foreign universities and recognizes up to 30 credits obtained during long-term study abroad, allowing participating students to graduate in four years. The Faculty’s extensive study abroad program lets students participate in short-term language seminars and special Faculty-run overseas fieldwork.   Department of Language Communication : Master the languages of the world. The Department’s language offerings start with English, the world’s lingua franca, and include German, French, and Chinese. A practical study of the world’s most spoken languages is the ideal way to prepare for life in international society, whether in business or otherwise, and the Department’s major programs build skills sought the world over. Characteristics: Major in English, but don’t stop there. All students major in English. Students can further build their language skills by selecting an additional language from Chinese, French, and German offerings. More than half the foreign language teachers at Aichi University are native speakers. You’ll find there’s no shortage of full-time language instructors at the Department, and multiple-instructor classes feature assistants who are native speakers of the language being studied. These approaches help students to develop practical language skills as well as a global perspective. Small, 15-student language classes Small language classes ensure that all students have ample opportunities to practice speaking their new languages, reflecting the fundamental role of speaking in the learning process. Fieldwork opportunities in New York The Department conducts a two-week fieldwork program for interested second-year students in Syracuse and New York City, State of New York Participants can take advantage of this unique opportunity to polish their language skills by actually using them rather than through study.   Department of Comparative Culture : Understanding different cultures through language study enables true communication. The Department of Comparative Culture offers a variety of subjects, ranging from subjects on nations, cultures, arts, and religions to those on international relations, international business, and international tourism. Moreover, the Department of Comparative Culture implements fieldwork in South Korea, China, and Thailand, and attach importance to education based on real experience. Characteristics: Wide-ranging intercultural understanding, from daily life to international business The Department helps students build a broad ability to understand different cultures with extensive offerings and goal-oriented study models that emphasize topics such as European and American culture, Asian culture, and international relations and global business. Opens English, German, French, Chinese, Russian, Thai, and Korean language classes. The Department features a seven-language curriculum. Students start with the basics and progress through stages, deepening their understanding of different cultures as they go. Native instructors teach about 70% of English classes. The Department provides classes in 21 English-language subjects, of which native instructors teach 70%. Also available are multiple-instructor courses with native-speaker assistants. Fieldwork in the United States, South Korea, China, and Thailand. Aichi University implements two-week's fieldwork opportunities in the United States and three Asian countries to students who are interested in studying abroad. Participants deepen their ability to understand different cultures by seeing, listening, and coming into contact with speakers of their chosen language.