The School of Languages and Communication (SOLAC) was established in October 2003 in response to a call for more international communication at Kobe University. SOLAC aims to provide language-related support to the greater University community by introducing self-access rooms and CALL facilities for independent study, as well as developing more effective curricula, methodologies and teaching materials for language courses. SOLAC, in addition, plays an active role in promoting research and education at post-graduate levels in the fields of language, culture, and communication.