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University of the Sacred Heart, TokyoDepartment of English Language and Literature |
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University of the Sacred Heart, TokyoDepartment of English Language and Literature |
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In this
age of advanced technology and information, the undeniable reality is that we have reached
a turning point as to how we communicate. As never before, the role of English as a global
language has been redefined in order for the individual to function in this new global
environment. It is clear that those individuals who are eager to use the English language
will be able to take advantage of the vast resources on a global scale. This department
aims at preparing each student to explore the riches of the English language so that she
will achieve her full potential in this new age of global communication.
The department has a proud heritage of preparing students to acquire a creative and
analytical mind. By continuously encouraging students to seek for new interpretations in
the respective disciplines of studies, this department has emphasized the importance for
the individual to acquire the knowledge and the skills to express one's thoughts in
English.
Placing the fundamental focus on attaining English Communication Skills and versatility in different Cultural Perspectives of English, the curriculum offers three disciplines of Specialized Studies:
The curriculum is designed to provide students to develop both the skills and knowledge of English through these three fields of study. |
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Many of the courses in the
curriculum are conducted in English to provide numerous opportunities for the students to
use the language on a daily basis. |
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Master and Doctoral programs are offered for students who wish to pursue further research (currently in the fields of "English Linguistics" and "English and American Literature" only).
As the
foundation of the curriculum, our aim is to develop the four basic skills of language
(reading, writing, speaking, and listening), as well as the basic skills in using the
computer and the Internet, in order for the students to be able to comprehend and
communicate in English. 
To communicate
effectively in English, there is a need to gain an understanding of the cultural
differences in the use of the language within this diverse global society. An in-depth
examination of language use in the various subdivisions of society, such as in the arts
and religion, will acquaint the students with cultural differences that shape the English
language. 
English Linguistics and TESOL
In English Linguistics and TESOL, courses in
the following fields are offered: phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics,
pragmatics, sociolinguistics, contrastive linguistics; TESOL (Teaching English as a Foreign
Language) and language acquisition. In each field, close analyses are made of data on the
English language, and theories are constructed to account for the facts. The ultimate goal
of this research is to discover the general properties of human language.
Courses offered in
English and American Literature will focus on the study of literary works in the
English-speaking countries, including Britain, Ireland and the United States. Students
will not only become familiar with writers and their individual works, but explore the
social trends and cultural values of each period. 
Media and
Communication will offer courses for understanding and using the communication process in
a variety of contexts, modes, and media. The courses will examine modern trends and
changes in mass communication. Courses on practical skills in professional situations,
such as interviewing techniques and journalistic writing, will also be offered.