Curriculum
Curriculum
Applied International Liberal Arts (AILA) is the core philosophy behind our curriculum. For details, please see our dedicated web page.
EAP Program
Upon entering AIU, students first learn academic English in the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program. Students gain the necessary competence in English to be able to further their learning by attending and understanding lectures at AIU, as well as the overseas university where they will study, voice their ideas, and write essays.
Global Business Program
The spread of globalization is making corporate activities increasingly complicated and complex. In modern times, the speed of change is accelerating, and uncertainty is growing. In order for companies to provide valuable goods and services to society sustainably, they must accurately grasp the needs on both a regional and global scale and formulate appropriate strategies. In response, the GB program provides a broad education centered on economics and business, with the aim to cultivate human resources through creativity, critical thinking, and global perspectives.
Global Studies Program
Logical thinking and creative ingenuity that is based on a wide range of knowledge are indispensable to succeed in this era of globalization. The GS program invites students to enroll in diverse courses on the history, culture, society, politics, and economy of various countries and regions, as well as courses in multinational and multi-regional relations, the functions and roles of international institutions and organizations, and global phenomena and issues. Students will accumulate and deepen their knowledge and refine their flexible thinking and analytical skills without being confined to conventional ideas and values through active participation in learning activities.
Global Connectivity Program
The remarkable progress of humanity, seen through the rapid creation and spread of diverse cultures, has been driven by the use of language and communication. In our complex global society, where information spreads globally in an instant, we need to understand how digital technologies and innovations such as AI are changing us, and how we can live meaningful lives in a world that is in constant change.
In the Global Connectivity (GC) program, students explore both the humanities – culture, literature, and philosophy – which allows them to find meaning and values of our lives, and technologies, such as computation and AI, which are the foundation of our modern society. Collectively, this combination provides students with literacy over both advanced technology and arts; literacy that is informed by critical thinking and transdisciplinary analysis.
Teacher's License Program
AIU's TLP is an optional program for students to obtain the teacher's license issued by the Japanese government. As the courses are given in Japanese, please note that the below information and the linked detailed web page is provided only in this language.
教職課程は、高等学校教諭一種免許状（英語）を取得するためのプログラムです。学習指導要領では、「外国語による聞くこと、読むこと、話すこと、書くことの言語活動及びこれらを結び付けた統合的な言語活動を通して、情報や考えなどを的確に理解したり適切に表現したり伝え合ったりするコミュニケーションを図る資質・能力を育成する」ことが目標として掲げられています。目標達成のために、英語教員には高度で実践的な英語力と指導力が求められています。教職課程では、本学独自のカリキュラムや必修の留学を通して身につけた高い英語力と幅広い知識、国際感覚、そして教育者としての専門性をもった、次代の英語教育をリードする教員を養成します。
Japanese Language Program
In the Japanese language program, international students from all over the world study to improve their Japanese proficiency and deepen their understanding of Japanese culture. Degree-seeking students who do not speak Japanese as their mother tongue can also join the classes.
Japan Studies Program
Japan Studies Program at AIU has three major academic objectives:
- Situate Japan and Akita in global society;
- Introduce students to the key debates about Japanese history, society and culture; and
- Strengthen critical-thinking, discussion and writing skills so that, when students are asked about Japanese history, society or culture, they can respond incisively.
With our emphasis on interdisciplinarity and interactivity, Japan Studies offers a truly unique approach.