●Introduction to English Education
●Research in English Education
●English Linguistics
●Phonetics of English
●English and American Literature
●English Conversation
●English Composition
●English Communication Theory
●Academic English
●Speech Communication
●English Cultural Studies
●Specialized Seminar
English
Aspiring to be an English teacher who nurtures students’ communication skills
The English major at our university aims primarily to train middle and high school English teachers. Additionally, the program seeks to cultivate English proficiency, deep cultural understanding, and a well-rounded education for individuals capable of excelling in various fields.
Aligning with the comprehensive curriculum implemented since the 2012 academic year, which emphasizes the four language skills of English of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, the program also integrates specialized studies in English literature, linguistics, cultural theory, and communication theory. This approach broadens perspectives and enhances insights into English and its culture.
Moreover, students delve into the scientific and empirical aspects of English teaching methods. Through intensive practical training at affiliated middle and high schools, they acquire the specialized skills required to teach English effectively.
Characteristics of Major
For those aspiring to further their studies, the program offers a pathway to the Graduate School of Education’s Professional Development Course in Teaching Practice. This allows students to deepen their understanding of practical guidance in secondary education.
Dedicated faculty members, including native speakers, lead specialized lectures and exercises in various fields such as English education, linguistics, English phonetics, English and American literature, cross-cultural understanding, and English communication. The CALL (Computer-Assisted Language Learning) classroom facilitates lessons that incorporate audiovisual equipment.
In their fourth year, students select a theme from the aforementioned fields and complete a graduation research project under the individual guidance of faculty members.
Additionally, students are encouraged to participate in the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s scholarship program and take advantage of exchange agreements with institutions such as the University of Northern Arizona (USA) and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (USA). This allows several students each year to gain experience of studying abroad ranging from one month to a full academic year.
Curriculum Features
Students in the English major fulfill nearly half of the 128 credit units required for graduation through specialized English courses. Starting from the first and second years, in addition to general English classes, students take specialized courses such as English conversation, composition, English and American literature, English phonetics, linguistics, English cultural theory, and English communication theory. English education courses commence in the second year, and as students progress to the third year, the courses become more specialized, connecting what they have learned in seminars within various fields to their graduation research.
Upon completion of their third year, students select their graduation research advisor. From the third year onwards, students engage in practical training for three weeks at affiliated middle schools and two weeks at high schools.
In addition to English, students can choose a second foreign language from German, French, Chinese, Korean, or Japanese (for international students only).
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Main Subjects of Study
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Obtainable Teaching Licenses and Qualifications
●Junior High School Teaching License (Foreign Language - English)
●High School Teaching License (Foreign Language - English)