The Graduate Program in Linguistic Science presents itself as a new style of graduate education with an aim of contributing to globalization through foreign language study (mainly Japanese and English), and linguistic studies as means of approaching the essence of mankind. Linguistic studies focus on grammar theory and language acquisition theory (native language acquisition and second language acquisition), as well as comparing and contrasting Japanese with other languages to further one’s understanding in the areas of language theory and language acquisition theory. In addition, we have established a curriculum with an assembly of classes with the objective of cultivating educators with an advanced command of English and Japanese in order to accommodate assumed domestic and international employment, communicational education classes, educational grammar classes, and teaching methods for second-language Japanese or English.

We conduct cross-sectional research in the various fields encompassing “linguistics.” In order to respond to society’s demand for advanced professionals, there is a variety of different options available, such as classroom practicum inside and outside of school, the enhancement of communicational education, and minor degrees (e.g., students’ concentration is in the area of linguistics but they choose to minor in Japanese education). Content in the area of English education is designed to further strengthen graduate degree studies in such areas, as we have established a flexible learning pattern of Saturday and summer classes. Students may also choose to organically combine practice with theory by participating in Nanzan University’s Center for Linguistics or Center for Japanese Studies, both of which have received high international and domestic acclaim. Students who wish to further deepen their language abilities and research may participate in our study abroad program.