Faculty of Letters : Admission Policy

Based on the Faculty of Letters Policy regarding Admission of New Students, the Department of English has established the following “Policy regarding Admission of New Students” in accordance with its “Policy regarding Graduation & Degree Conferment” and “Policy regarding Curriculum Formulation and Implementation”, reflecting the department’s Human Resource Development Aims and Educational Goals.

1. Type of Personnel Sought
1. Demonstrates the fundamental knowledge and skills, reasoning and judgment, as well as the reading comprehension and expression abilities that are expected outcomes at the senior high school level and necessary for study at the Department of English.
2. Possesses ambition to not only improve oneself, but also broaden one’s perspective to the outside world through the earnest study of English and pursuit of knowledge regarding the cultures, literary works and language of English-speaking countries.
3. Understands and endorses the university’s educational philosophy of “Do for Others”, possesses an interest in the various issues arising in present-day society, and aspires to contribute to an inclusive society through independent study at the Department of English.
2. Basic Policy for Selection of Students
Assess whether an applicant possesses the fundamental abilities, ambition and aspiration outlined in “Applicant Criteria” above.
3. Types of Student Selection and Evaluation Methods
Student selection is based on general or special entrance examinations, evaluated according to the “Basic Policy for Selection of Students” above. Prospective students may take the All-Faculty Schedule, A Schedule or B Schedule general entrance examinations, or the Meiji Gakuin Admissions Center Entrance Examination. Special entrance examinations include the “AO Entrance Examination by Self-Nomination”, “Entrance Examination by Recommendation (Designated School)” and “Entrance Examination by Special Recommendation (Affiliated School)”. Evaluation methods vary by type of examination, including general written examinations, short essays focusing on expression ability, or interviews assessing intellectual curiosity and academic motivation. These examinations are used to select individuals who will study in the department and be active in society.

Based on the Faculty of Letters Policy regarding Admission of New Students, the Department of French Literature has established the following “Policy regarding Admission of New Students” in accordance with its “Policy regarding Graduation & Degree Conferment” and “Policy regarding Curriculum Formulation and Implementation”, reflecting the department’s Human Resource Development Aims and Educational Goals.

1. Type of Personnel Sought
   1. Demonstrates the fundamental knowledge and skills, reasoning and judgment, as well as the reading comprehension and expression abilities that are expected outcomes at the senior high school level and a prerequisite for engaging in study at the Department of French Literature.
   2. Possesses the ambition to learn broadly about the cultures of Europe and French-speaking countries through the language, culture, history, arts and ideologies of France, as well as the aspiration to study diverse, stimulating cultures that differ from those of Japan or English-speaking countries and become capable of generating novel propositions and original ideas.
   3. Understands and endorses the university’s educational philosophy of “Do for Others”, possesses an interest in the various issues arising in present-day society, and aspires to contribute to an inclusive society through independent study at the Department of French Literature.
2. Basic Policy for Selection of Students
Assess whether an applicant possesses the fundamental abilities, ambition and aspiration outlined in “Applicant Criteria” above.
3. Types of Student Selection and Evaluation Methods
Student selection is based on general or special entrance examinations, evaluated according to the “Basic Policy for Selection of Students”. Prospective students may take the All-Faculty Schedule or A Schedule general entrance examination, or the Meiji Gakuin Admissions Center Entrance Examination. Alternatively, special entrance examinations include the “AO Entrance Examination by Self-Nomination”, “Entrance Examination by Recommendation (Designated School) ”, and “Entrance Examination by Special Recommendation (Affiliated School) ”.

Evaluation methods vary by type of examination, including general written examinations, written tests focusing on basic academic skills in languages (English and French), or interviews assessing intellectual curiosity and academic motivation. These examinations are used to select individuals who will study in the department and be active in society.

Based on the Faculty of Letters Policy regarding Admission of New Students, the Department of Art Studies has established the following “Policy regarding Admission of New Students” in accordance with its “Policy regarding Graduation & Degree Conferment” and “Policy regarding Curriculum Formulation and Implementation”, reflecting the department’s Human Resource Development Aims and Educational Goals.

1. Type of Personnel Sought
   1. Demonstrates the fundamental knowledge and skills, reasoning and judgment, as well as the reading comprehension and expression abilities that are expected outcomes at the senior high school level and necessary for study at the Department of Art Studies.
   2. Possesses a keen interest in art and culture, as well as ambition to improve understanding of the field and open up possibilities for creating new culture and enriching society.
   3. Understands and endorses the university’s educational philosophy of “Do for Others”, possesses an interest in the various issues arising in present-day society, and aspires to contribute to an inclusive society through independent study at the Department of Art Studies.
2. Basic Policy for Selection of Students
Assess whether an applicant possesses the fundamental abilities, ambition and aspiration outlined in “Applicant Criteria” above.
3. Types of Student Selection and Evaluation Methods
Student selection is based on general or special entrance examinations, evaluated according to the “Basic Policy for Selection of Students” above. Prospective students may take the All-Faculty Schedule, A Schedule or B Schedule general entrance examinations, or the Meiji Gakuin Admissions Center Entrance Examination. Special entrance examinations include the “AO Entrance Examination by Self-Nomination”, “Entrance Examination by Recommendation (Designated School)” and “Entrance Examination by Special Recommendation (Affiliated School)”. Evaluation methods vary by type of examination, including general written examinations, short essays focusing on expression ability, or interviews assessing intellectual curiosity and academic motivation. These examinations are used to select individuals who will study in the department and be active in society. Particular emphasis on expression and communication ability.

In order to nurture individuals according to the university’s Human Resource Development Aims and Educational Goals, Meiji Gakuin has established the following policy regarding the admission of Teacher Certification Course students.

1. Requirements for Admission to Teacher Certification Course
   
   1. Understands Meiji Gakuin University’s educational philosophy, possesses an interest and inquisitiveness towards people and society, as well as the ambition to earnestly pursue study.
   2. Possesses the ambition to independently engage in Teacher Certification Course classes.Capable of being an earnest participant in classes (able to take notes, make contributions as required, etc.).
   3. Demonstrates the fundamental abilities that are expected outcomes at the senior high school level (knowledge, skills, reasoning, judgment and expression).
   4. Possesses an interest in society.Possesses the ambition to contribute to our society by independently solving its challenges (education [education theory/systems, teachers, etc.], growth of children [development, learning, etc.], jobs related to children).
   5. Challenges oneself to speak in front of others.
2. Requirements for Admission to Teacher Training & Nursing Care Experience Modules
Guidance is provided prior to teacher training, nursing care and other practical experiences. Students who do not attend the guidance classes cannot take the teacher training course or participate in experiences such as nursing care.Students who have completed their third year of study but have not attained credit in prerequisite subjects related to teacher training cannot take the course or the teaching practicum.