Local classes, support, etc.

About local classes

Classes in the Global Human Resources Development Course are Small Class Size more than 25 students per class, and are based on four hours a day, five days a week from Monday to Friday. Classes are divided into 3 to 4 levels according to English proficiency, so you can take classes that match your English proficiency. All of our teachers are native speakers and are qualified and experienced in teaching English to non-native English speakers. In addition to examinations, students are evaluated from various aspects, including assignments, degree of class participation, attendance status, and attitude toward classes.

Students can earn up to 16 Credit while studying abroad, so they can graduate from university in four years without taking a leave of absence.
*For details, please refer to the “Course Registration Guide” of each faculty.

Integrated English Skills

A class to improve four English skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. In-class activities include audio and video, group conversation practice, discussions, debates, speeches, and presentations. In addition, we aim to improve reading comprehension using various teaching materials such as English learning texts, newspaper articles, and novels. In addition, through various tasks such as journals and letters, students will acquire reliable writing skills. Furthermore, in the computer lab, classes are also held on how to use IT and social media in English.

Functions of English

Improve communication skills required in various situations of daily life. Students learn practical English that enables them to have cultural understanding and to communicate confidently in socially appropriate manners.

Global Studies

Learn through Lecture and discussions in English about various topics that are attracting attention in the global society. Students aim to be able to express their own opinions and ideas in English about global issues.

American Studies

Each week there is one Lecture and four Review Classes (preparation and review classes) for that Lecture. This course explores the cultural, political, and social trends that have developed in the United States throughout history.

Local timetable example

The timetable below is just an example (sample schedule).

time	Month	fire	water	wood	Money
10:00-10:50	Integrated English Skills	Integrated English Skills	Integrated English Skills	Integrated English Skills	Global Studies
11:00-11:50	Functions	Functions	Functions	Functions	Functions
12:00-12:50
13:00-13:50	TOEIC Preparation		TOEIC Preparation	Functions	TOEIC Preparation
14:00-14:50	American Studies	American Studies	American Studies	American Studies	American Studies
15:00-15:50		Global Studies

*San Diego State University takes ALI (American Language Institute), University of Utah takes ELI (English Language Institute), State University of New York at Albany takes IELP (Intensive English Language Program), and Arizona State University takes Global Launch.

Improve your English

Improve your TOEIC® score!

Students participating in AUAP are given TOEIC® before departure and before returning to Japan, and the system allows students to objectively assess their progress in their English skills. By coming into contact with native English, you will steadily acquire English proficiency. There is also a system that provides scholarships to students with high TOEIC® scores before studying abroad.

Comparison of TOEIC® scores before departure and after returning home

Support at study abroad