●KOBE GAKUIN UNIVERSITYTopics 01Topics 0210KOBE GAKUIN UNIVERSITY06Department of Global CommunicationExample destinations for overseas studyU.K.: University of York U.S.: Central Washington UniversityCanada: University of Calgary, York UniversityAustralia: Victoria University, Southern Cross UniversityNew Zealand: University of Auckland, University of WaikatoChina: Beijing Language and Culture University, Wuhan University, Jinan UniversityTaiwan: Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages*As of AY2024. Study abroad programs are subject to change.Detailed information is available in the Faculty of Global Communication brochure.〉〉〉English CourseThe English course aims to assist students in comprehensively mastering the proficiency required to engage in international trade and international business meetings as well as in gaining a diverse range of expert knowledge. It is also possible to obtain a teaching license allowing graduates to teach English in junior high and senior high schools in Japan.〉〉〉Chinese CourseThe Chinese course incorporates a small-group environment to nurture a generation of leaders who have the ability to play a central role in Asia, which is showing remarkable rates of economic growth. In addition to learning the Chinese language, students are also taught to understand the culture of China as well as polish their business communication skills.〉〉〉Japanese Course *For foreign students from overseasThe Japanese course is designed for foreign students who aim to work in a Japanese company. Students gain hands-on experience in learning practical Japanese through company internships as well as joint projects with students from other courses.Close-UpNurturing human resources who can be active globally.Scene from semester-long study abroad program at Victoria University (Australia)The Faculty of Global Communication (GC) was established in 2015 with the purpose of building up a generation of leaders who can actively take their place on the stage of an increasingly globalized world.Students learn practical language abilities and gain various kinds of expert knowledge in small classroom settings in the three courses of English, Chinese, and Japanese.We not only equip students with the ability to speak foreign languages fluently, but also train them in advanced communication skills essential to making an impact on people as well as on recent society and businesses that have been globalizing.Communication skills that can only be acquired overseasAll students study abroad to acquire practical language ability and communication skills (English Course, Chinese Course)Building off the implementation of high-quality foreign language education and on-campus cultural exchange programs, the next step is for students to immerse themselves in a new cultural environment. During their semester abroad, students experience daily contact with the foreign language that they have been studying, allowing them to put their communication ability into practice and gain feedback necessary to refine their skills.Additionally, the study abroad program functions to provide the necessary opportunities to communicate with people who have different sets of values and cultural beliefs. The exposure to a different culture often creates moments of personal and professional growth, allowing students’ worldviews to expand with the new places, people, and opportunities they come across.Faculty of Global Communication: English Course (2025 enrollment limit: 120 students), Chinese Course (2025 enrollment limit: 30 students), Japanese Course (for foreign students from overseas, 2025 enrollment limit: 30 students): Established in 2015Curriculum to Improve Languageand Communication AbilityStudy Abroad for All Students (English Course, Chinese Course)Internships (Japanese Course)On-campus Cultural Exchange OpportunitiesFaculty ofThe GC Faculty prides itself in providing more than 720 hours of language lessons during the first two years, which is roughly four times the amount of lesson time in other faculties. Students not only cultivate their language ability but also gain a deeper understanding of different cultures as they improve their ability to communicate in business situations.During the first half of their third year, all students in the English Course and Chinese Course study abroad at a partner university overseas, providing them with the opportunity to encounter living foreign languages and improve their four skills of listening, reading, speaking, and writing. On the Japanese course, students learn corporate culture and business Japanese through work experience at a Japanese company.Given that the Japanese course invites students from overseas, we have a dedicated space for language learning and international exchange where students can freely communicate with each other. The international exchange lounge is located in Building D. Additionally, there are numerous occasions throughout the year that center around the development of cooperative projects and exchange events with overseas students. These aspects of our environment make it possible to engage with other cultures as a natural part of campus life.Global Communication
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