It is the Faculty of Humanities that tries diverse approaches to the ultimate question of "What are human beings?" For that purpose the Faculty has created "parallel specialized subjects" that make it possible to lower inter-departmental barriers and freely take specialized subjects in other Departments. By gaining the capability for interdisciplinary learning, students develop the ability to advantageously use culture, which is the spiritual product of humanity, and to carry on research from diverse perspectives.

Gaining practical English skills usable throughout the world Students not only gain the abilities to understand and use both oral and written English, but also learn about English and American history, culture, thought, and society through those countries'literary works, developing a deep interest in and power to observe human beings.

Affirming Japan's place in the world, and making new discoveries By obtaining a systematic understanding of Japan's literary works and language, students examine the characteristics of its language, culture, and literature. Gaining a perspective for awareness of Japan on a global level allows students to find new attraction in the country.

Analyzing and understanding other cultures from diverse perspectives To get a profound understanding of other cultures through a sound view of the world, students acquire historical, cross-cultural, and international perspectives, and cultivate an intense power of insight toward the great variety of world cultures and issues.

Exploring social phenomena with the methods of positive science This Department gives students the ability to perform multifaceted investigations of everyday problems using the methods of positive science. With that ability, students elucidate various social phenomena primarily through sociology and communications research.