Program Overview

Degree Programs in Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Tsukuba

The University of Tsukuba offers various degree programs in the field of humanities and social sciences.

Overview of the Graduate School

The Graduate School of Business Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Tsukuba is dedicated to providing students with a comprehensive education in the humanities and social sciences.

Research Areas

The graduate school has several research areas, including:

• Philosophy and Thought
• History and Anthropology
• Literature
• Linguistics
• Modern Cultural Studies
• English Language Education
• International Public Policy
• International Japanese Studies

Degree Programs

The university offers the following degree programs:

• Humanities Degree Program
  • Philosophy and Thought Sub-program
  • History and Anthropology Sub-program
  • Literature Sub-program
  • Linguistics Sub-program
  • Modern Cultural Studies Sub-program
  • English Language Education Sub-program
• International Public Policy Degree Program
• International Japanese Studies Degree Program

Special Programs

The university also offers special programs, including:

• TEACH
• Japanese Language Teacher Training Program and Japanese Language Education Practice Training Program
• English Special Program

Public Lecture

The university hosts public lectures, such as the one held on March 7, 2026, titled "The Frontier of English Language Education - Reading Multiple Texts." This lecture focuses on the topic of reading multiple texts and understanding their contents comprehensively. The lecture consists of three sessions:

• Session 1: "Consideration of Instruction for Reading Multiple Texts Based on Learners' Process Data"
• Session 2: "Multiple Text Problems in English Tests and Their Instruction and Learning Methods"
• Session 3: "Test Analysis of Multiple Choice Questions with Multiple Texts - Focusing on Classical Test Theory"

Lecture Details

• Date: March 7, 2026
• Time: 9:00-12:00
• Format: Completely online (using Zoom)
• Language: Japanese
• Advance registration: Required
• Participation fee: Free
• Registration deadline: March 2, 2026

Lecturers

The lecturers for the public lecture include:

• Tashiro Fuma
• Ozaki Yoko
• Mikami Yosuke
• Koizumi Rie
• Sakaguchi Hiroko

Sponsored by

The public lecture is sponsored by the Graduate School of Business Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Tsukuba.