Department of International Culture

From arts and literature to politics and economics, our students study a broad array of the world’s diverse cultures. We offer courses in seven foreign languages because language is vital to learning about other cultures. While studying the world’s various cultures, students also research Japanese language and culture in depth. An understanding of other cultures is now required in all fields. The Department of International Culture educates students who will join the workforce with extensive cultural literacy, the ability to communicate internationally, and aesthetic sensibilities.

• Language ability
• Cultural literacy

Specialized concentrations in five cultural areas: Japanese culture, East Asian culture, Mediterranean culture, Western European and North American culture, and multicultural studies, provide advanced cultural training and understanding.