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To Foreign Students Considering Studying in Showa Women's University. JAPAN STUDY SUPPORT is a website jointly operated by The Asian Students Cultural Association and Benesse Corporation. It provides information about studying in Japan.
The website also provides detailed information about Showa Women's University and its faculties of Humanities and Culture, Food and Health Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Global Business, International Humanities, and Environmental Science and Design. Take full advantage of the site to learn everything you would like to know about Showa Women's University.
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★We have a system in place to exempt foreign students from entrance fees!
Foreign students who enroll in our university's regular courses are eligible for a full exemption of the entrance fee.
To utilize this system, certain conditions must be met, and an application is required at the time of applying.
For more details, please refer to the "Foreign Student Admissions" page on the Showa Women's University "Admissions Information Site."
https://www.swu.ac.jp/admission/exam/o_student.html
★The 2023 Open Campus will be held on the following dates!
June 18th (Sunday), 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
July 23rd (Sunday), 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
August 19th (Saturday), 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
August 20th (Sunday), 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
For more details, please visit the Showa Women's University Open Campus website.
https://www.swu.ac.jp/admission/event/
★Due to various circumstances such as disasters and infectious diseases, there may be some changes to the entrance examination guidelines and Open Campus content.
If there are any changes, we will announce them on the university's admissions information site, so please be sure to check.
https://www.swu.ac.jp/admission/
The Faculty of Humanities and Culture is comprised of the Department of Japanese Language and Literature, focusing on the study of Japan's language and culture, and the Department of History and Culture, focusing on the study of history, art, and archeology of both Japan and the world as a whole. These broadly diverse areas of study offer students opportunities to focus on a specialization that match their interests. Furthermore, classes from both departments can be combined in a crossover program.
The Department of Japanese Language and Literature in the Faculty of Humanities and Culture has the longest history of any department in Showa Women's University. Many international students join this department, where Japan's language and culture can be studied from various viewpoints.
In addition to improving one's Japanese language skills, students can also learn to teach Japanese as a foreign language, which many students use to become teachers of Japanese back in their home countries.
Pursuing studies in linguistics, Japanese literature, and Japanese language education
Hands-on, experiential studies in history, culture, art, and archeology
This department's curriculum equips students with strong fundamentals and provides specialized studies in Japanese language and literature.
Students can deepen their knowledge of Japanese in 3 fields. In "Japanese Literature", literature from ancient texts to modern works are studied. "Japanese Language" covers the structure and characteristics of the language. In "Japanese as a Foreign Language", students learn methods for teaching Japanese to others as a second language.
Check here for details
http://swu.ac.jp/en/education/undergraduate_programs/#sec1
In this department, students explore the history and culture of not only Japan, but of the whole world. Following the university's motto of "hands-on learning in the field", the department emphasizes on-site learning experiences such as practical lessons and field surveys. In addition to the study of history, the curriculum covers art, traditional cultures, archeology, and cultural assets. Students also cultivate skills in small-size classes useful in society for identifying and solving problems.
Check here for details
http://swu.ac.jp/en/education/undergraduate_programs/#sec1