{"id":5508,"date":"2026-07-08T11:47:49","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T02:47:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/applied_communication\/?page_id=5508"},"modified":"2026-07-08T11:55:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T02:55:25","slug":"about-english-langage-education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/applied_communication\/?page_id=5508","title":{"rendered":"About English langage education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE \u00b7 KAGAWA UNIVERSITY<\/p>\n\n\n\n

English Language Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Faculty of Agriculture offers a structured English education pathway from year 1 through to graduate level \u2014 from first steps in overseas communication to full scientific presentations delivered in English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. INTRODUCTORY PROGRAM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basic Program \u2014 Required Courses6 CREDITS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
#<\/th>Course<\/th>Credits<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
1<\/td>Communication 1<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>Communication 2<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>Communication 3<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>Communication 4<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td>Scientific English<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/td>6<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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2. CERTIFICATION TRACK<\/p>\n\n\n\n

International Science Communication (ISC) Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The ISC Program is a four-year certificate track for undergraduate students who want to build genuine scientific English proficiency. Participants take 20 or more credits of designated English subjects \u2014 spanning language courses, agriculture-specific science lectures taught in English, overseas research internships, and academic presentation training \u2014 and must achieve a TOEIC L&R score of 600 or above before graduation. The program culminates in full English presentations of mid-term and final thesis research before faculty and fellow students. From April 2026, ISC graduates can continue into the new Special Master’s Course on Food and Environmental Conservation, conducted in English alongside international students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 20+ English credits required
\u2022 TOEIC L&R 600+ required
\u2022 Certificate awarded on completion
\u2022 Master’s track available from April 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full ISC Program details (Japanese) \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIPS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outbound & Inbound Internship Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Faculty of Agriculture offers a variety of international internship programs \u2014 both outbound (students going abroad) and inbound (international students joining our faculty) \u2014 with a minimum duration of two weeks. Opportunities vary by year and partner institution; students are encouraged to inquire early as places are limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For details on available programs, eligibility, and application deadlines, please contact the Student Affairs Office (\u5b66\u52d9\u4fc2) directly.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Outbound programs available
\u2022 Inbound programs available
\u2022 Minimum 12 days duration<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIPS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outbound & Inbound Internship Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Faculty of Agriculture offers a variety of international internship programs \u2014 both outbound (students going abroad) and inbound (international students joining our faculty) \u2014 with a minimum duration of two weeks. Opportunities vary by year and partner institution; students are encouraged to inquire early as places are limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For details on available programs, eligibility, and application deadlines, please contact the Student Affairs Office (\u5b66\u52d9\u4fc2) directly.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Outbound programs available
\u2022 Inbound programs available
\u2022 Minimum 12 days duration<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prof. Dr. Peter Lutes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professor of Applied Communication \u00b7 Chair, International Exchange Committee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Designer of the ISC Program, Prof. Lutes has taught English for Specific Purposes at the Faculty of Agriculture since 2007. He holds a doctorate in communication and leads the faculty’s international exchange partnerships across Southeast Asia.Profile & lab page \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Adam Khalife<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lecturer in Applied Communications\u00b7 Member, International Exchange Committee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Khalife holds a PhD in Ecology and Evolution from Sorbonne University. Joining the faculty in 2025, he brings a working scientist’s perspective to scientific writing, presentations, and cross-cultural communication.Profile & lab page \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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