Lessons Learned in Establishing a University Global Course

Authors

  • Karl Hedberg
  • Paul Tanner

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/nelta.v28i1.61811

Keywords:

global leadership, intercultural communication, language proficiency, motivation

Abstract

This paper outlines the creation, implementation, and subsequent development of a Global Leadership course at a national university in Japan. In 2014, our university in central Japan, with the encouragement of Japan’s Ministry of Education, established a Global Leadership course for elite students. The purpose was to foster leadership and develop relations with other Asian countries using English. Students accepted into the program take supplementary English classes and participate in a foreign internship. The application was open to all matriculated graduates. Since the establishment of the Global Course, adjustments have been made to improve the application procedure, academic rigor, and assessment. The authors address the adaptations that have been made to improve the Global Course program, particularly the application process and method of selection as well as some changes made to the curriculum.

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Author Biographies

Karl Hedberg

Karl Hedberg graduated with a B.A. from Rutgers University and an M.Ed. From Temple University and has been teaching in Japan for over 30 years. He specializes in teaching presentation and debate classes. His research interests include motivation, learning strategies, and material development

Paul Tanner

Paul D. Tanner has been a university ESL professor in Japan for over 30 years and specializes in teaching academic writing classes. He is a graduate of Michigan State University and California State University Dominguez Hills. His research interests include essay writing and critical thinking.

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Published

2023-12-31

How to Cite

Hedberg, K., & Tanner, P. (2023). Lessons Learned in Establishing a University Global Course. Journal of NELTA, 28(1), 208–212. https://doi.org/10.3126/nelta.v28i1.61811

Issue

Vol. 28 No. 1 (2023)

Section

Journal of NELTA Forum

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