Japanese

Outline

Established in September 2008, the AIU professional graduate school is comprised of three pathways: English Language Teaching Practices, Japanese Language Teaching Practices, and Global Communication Practices.

Graduate SchoolGraduate School of Global Communication and Language
Graduate Program in Global Communication and Language Practices
Dean and DirectorHiroki UCHIDA
ProgramHeadStandard
Period of
Enrollment
Annual Enrollment
Quota
Total Enrollment
Capacity
English Language
Teaching Practices (ELT)
Hiroki UCHIDA




2 years





30 students





60 students
Japanese Language
Teaching Practices (JLT)
Atsuko SAJIKI
Global Communication
Practices (GCP)
Miki TANIKAWA

We seek students who:

Have a strong motivation for independent study and a keen interest in global issues.

  • English Language Teaching Practices
    Students should possess a strong desire to be skilled in teaching English for international communication, and have a lens through which they can see and discuss global issues.
  • Japanese Language Teaching Practices
    Students should possess a strong desire to teach Japanese internationally to students from around the world, and have a deep interest in Japanese culture and society.
  • Global Communication Practices
    Students should possess a strong desire to work internationally in journalism, public relations and business communication, with a strong interest in a comprehensive understanding of the world.

Degrees Granted

The following degrees are granted to those who are enrolled in our graduate school and successfully complete the subjected programs.

  • English Language Teaching Practices
    Master of English Language Teaching (Professional)
  • Japanese Language Teaching Practices
    Master of Japanese Language Teaching (Professional)
  • Global Communication Practices
    Master of Global Communication Practice (Professional)

Certificates Granted

Those who complete the required courses and earn the necessary credits in the English Language Teaching Practices can obtain an Advanced Teaching Certificate for Lower Secondary School (English), or an Advanced Teaching Certificate for Upper Secondary School (English), however, possessing a Type 1 Teaching Certificate for Lower Secondary School (English) or a Type 1 Teaching Certificate for Upper Secondary School (English) is a precondition for obtaining either of the Advanced Certificates.