Kanda University of International Studies facts for kids
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神田外語大学
Kanda Gaigo Daigaku |
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| Type | Private |
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| Established | 1987 |
| Undergraduates | 3682 |
| Postgraduates | 30 |
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Mihama-ku, Chiba
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Kanda University of International Studies (神田外語大学, Kanda Gaigo Daigaku), or KUIS, is a private university in Makuhari, Chiba, Japan. It started in 1987. KUIS is known for helping students learn on their own. It is one of Japan's best universities for studying international topics.
In 2011, about 3,682 students were studying for their first degree.
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What You Can Study at KUIS
The university has six main study areas, called departments. The biggest one is for English. Other departments focus on Chinese, Spanish, and Korean. There are also departments for International Communication and for Languages and Culture.
The English Department has many native English-speaking teachers. They help students learn and practice English.
Since 1992, KUIS has also had a special school for advanced language studies. Here, students can earn master's or PhD degrees. They study how languages work and how to teach them.
Learning Different Languages
Students in the International Communication program learn English, how to communicate, and how to use computers. If you choose Languages and Culture, you will study English and pick another main language. These choices include Spanish, Indonesian, Thai, Vietnamese, or Portuguese.
Japanese Language Program
The Japanese Language and Culture Program began in 2000. It helps students from other countries learn Japanese very well. It also teaches them about Japanese culture, books, and society. In 2006, over 180 international students were part of this program.
Self-Access Learning Center (SALC)
The Self-Access Learning Center, or SALC, opened in 2001. It has special advisors from all over the world. These advisors help students learn languages by themselves. They also talk with students one-on-one to help them think about their learning.
The SALC offers many ways to learn. It has special spaces, learning materials, and fun events. Students can also take classes on how to learn languages better. The center helps students support each other and become leaders in their own learning.
