Faculty of Letters: Department of Humanities
Through diverse in literature, history, philosophy, and cultural anthropology, students deepen their understanding of "culture" —cultivating critical thinking and a rich intellectual foundation for the future.
Students research literary works and language, the history, culture, philosophy, and beliefs of various regions, as well as contemporary cultures, such as subculture.
By exploring the essence of the question “what have people thought and how have they acted,” students gain a clear understanding of themselves in the present age and cultivate a genuine form of “liberal arts education” that enables us to thrive in society.
By exploring the essence of the question “what have people thought and how have they acted,” students gain a clear understanding of themselves in the present age and cultivate a genuine form of “liberal arts education” that enables us to thrive in society.
Department of Humanities at Doho University
Well-versed faculty members in matters spanning ancient times to present day
Full-time faculty members instruct courses in history and literature across a wide period from ancient times to the present day. Furthermore, students can deepen their knowledge of various fields including philosophy and contemporary cultures, such as subculture. Additionally, ＿seminars(zemi) are conducted in small groupsl, allowing for careful, personalized guidance.
Read literature carefully and cultivate rich thinking
Carefully reading and understanding what is written, and then using that as a basis for deep thinking, is one of the most important foundational skills in the humanities. Students hone that skill through group seminars and tutorials dedicated to foundational studies and literature reading.
Extracurricular courses and special lectures
Students have access to a wide range of learning opportunities, including classroom-based lessons, museum and art gallery trips, and special lectures where they can watch presentations of traditional performing arts and view authentic works of art and historical documents up close.
Foreign Language Course and Foreign Culture Course
The Overseas Language Study Program offers students the opportunity to learn English and experience foreign cultures, while in the Cultural Study Program focuses on visiting Buddhist sites across Asia alongside faculty members .Through these overseas programs, students refine their international sensibility.
Doho University is a member of the University Partnership Program of The Tokugawa Art Museum and Nagoya City Museum, and students can visit both museums free of charge by showing their student ID cards.
Course Introduction
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