Undergraduate Program, Department of English Literature (taught in Japanese) 48 months Undergraduate Programme By Sophia University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Not only by evaluating literary works written in English as verbal art but also by studying the cultural and historical contexts that created them, students gain insight into the universality and pluralism of humanity and its society. With an intensive thinking exercise in small classes and the writing of a graduation thesis as the culmination of undergraduate study, students will develop the ability to identify problems with a critical view, methods for seeking solutions based on research and analysis, and the skills to logically communicate the results in both Japanese and English.

In this way, our goal is not only to hone English language skills as a means of communicating information but also to become a global citizen in the truest sense, a “language professional” who utilizes competent intellect to deal with the various issues that arise in intercultural negotiations.

Curriculum

In the first year, students thoroughly fortify their basic English language skills (Foundation Skills). In order to prevent the reduction in English study time in the following years, English skill classes are mandatory throughout the whole curriculum, allowing students to continue improving their English language skills while preparing them for specialized courses of their respective majors. Such developmental learning is to be completed in the fourth year of CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning), where English language skills and expertise are integrated.

Along with mandatory courses, from the third year, students choose their majors from the three specialized courses ((1) British Studies, (2) American Studies, and (3) Language Studies) to explore their own themes. In the “Research Project” in the fourth year, students bring the knowledge and skills they have learned over the four years in the form of a graduation thesis under the individual guidance of a faculty member called Tutorial.

Programme overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Not only by evaluating literary works written in English as verbal art but also by studying the cultural and historical contexts that created them, students gain insight into the universality and pluralism of humanity and its society. With an intensive thinking exercise in small classes and the writing of a graduation thesis as the culmination of undergraduate study, students will develop the ability to identify problems with a critical view, methods for seeking solutions based on research and analysis, and the skills to logically communicate the results in both Japanese and English.

In this way, our goal is not only to hone English language skills as a means of communicating information but also to become a global citizen in the truest sense, a “language professional” who utilizes competent intellect to deal with the various issues that arise in intercultural negotiations.

Curriculum

In the first year, students thoroughly fortify their basic English language skills (Foundation Skills). In order to prevent the reduction in English study time in the following years, English skill classes are mandatory throughout the whole curriculum, allowing students to continue improving their English language skills while preparing them for specialized courses of their respective majors. Such developmental learning is to be completed in the fourth year of CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning), where English language skills and expertise are integrated.

Along with mandatory courses, from the third year, students choose their majors from the three specialized courses ((1) British Studies, (2) American Studies, and (3) Language Studies) to explore their own themes. In the “Research Project” in the fourth year, students bring the knowledge and skills they have learned over the four years in the form of a graduation thesis under the individual guidance of a faculty member called Tutorial.

Admission Requirements

We accepts students who are interested in language in general, in the social semantic effects of specific languages, and in the reading and analysis of texts as linguistic expressions.
 
  • Able to consider the purpose of studying English with consideration to negative factors of using English as an international language, that resides beyond seeing English as a mere communicative method.
  • Understands that language forms the basis of human activity and have a sufficient level of interest in literature, which is an important part of human linguistic activity.
  • Has a sufficient level of English language skills to read and understand various text, while addressing the language as the medium for understanding others and oneself, and texts as a production of such linguistic activity.

4 Years
Apr

Tuition fees

Domestic
8,937 USD
International
8,937 USD

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