School of Humanities

The School of Humanities at the University of Toyama is one of the most unique departments in Japan because of its diverse course offerings and majors. It has 8 courses and 21 majors in the fields of philosophy, history, linguistics, sociology, psychology, East Asian literature, English-language literature, and European literature. This unique structure offers incomparable opportunities for students to access a wide variety of knowledge beyond their major field and enables them to take interdisciplinary approaches to their own research with critical perspectives. Some of the faculty members provide courses focusing on Japan, such as literature, films, linguistics, history, and comparative cultural studies. The faculty members dedicate themselves not only to cultural and linguistic education at the University of Toyama but also to amplifying opportunities for communication with local communities in Toyama.