OVERVIEW

This forum first summarizes the ways in which the global public health crisis of COVID-19 has to date affected the operations and outcomes of some Asia-focused, short-term study programs that the ISC annually carries out to facilitate international learning. Then, it exchanges key arguments and suggestions as to how to effectively adjust those programs to fit the ‘post-pandemic’ landscapes of higher education to continue providing students with impactful learning experiences. Finally, this session aims to explore future directions and possible strategies for effective international and inter-institutional collaborations for international education in coming years. The study programs that this forum discusses include Japan In Today’s World; ASEAN in Today’s World; and College of Asia Pacific. Together, this whole forum aims to serve as a unique platform to facilitate conversations between the panelists and the audience – those directly involved in international education in particular – to seek ways to redesign international education, international study programs in particular, that are suitable to the social, cultural, and political landscapes of coming years.

PROGRAM

PANELISTS

Chisato NONAKA, Ph.D. (Education)
Associate Professor
Kyushu University International Student Center (ISC)
Research Areas:
International/Transnational Higher Education, TESOL, Identity
Faculty Coordinator, Japan In Today’s World (JTW)

Hiroko IKUTA, Ph.D. (Anthropology)
Associate Professor
Kyushu University International Student Center (ISC)
Research Areas:
The Arctic, Wildlife Management, Sustainable Development
Faculty Coordinator, ASEAN In Today’s World (AsTW)

Hiroko KINOSHITA, Ph.D. (Area Studies)
Associate Professor
Kyushu University International Student Center (ISC)
Research Areas:
Islamic Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, Area Studies, Quantitative Analysis
Faculty Coordinator, College of Asia Pacific (CAP)

MODERATOR

Masa HIGO, Ph.D. (Sociology)
Professor
Kyushu University International Student Center (ISC)
Research Areas:
Ageing, Social Policy, Welfare State, Globalization
Primary Faculty Coordinator, Japan In Today’s World (JTW)

INFORMATION

Japan In Today’s World (JTW)

A 10-month study program (Oct.-Jul.), taught in English, mainly for undergraduate students of any academic field – You will learn the basics of Japanese culture, society, and language through both academic coursework for credit and various experiential learning activities. One semester participation is possible.

Japan In Today’s World (JTW) HP

ASEAN In Today’s World (AsTW)

A 2-week study program (typically in Mar.), taught in English, mainly for undergraduate students of any academic field – You will study intensively at a co-organizing university in Southeast Asia the basics of current issues of ASEAN and East Asia and local languages through both academic coursework for credit and various experiential learning activities.

ASEAN In Today’s World (AsTW) HP

College of Asia Pacific (CAP)

A 2-week study program, taught in English, for undergraduate students of any academic field – You will study intensively, through student-driven, discussion-centered, and project-based learning approaches, various issues in Asia Pacific in a contemporary global context to nurture your cross-cultural competencies and future leadership qualities

College of Asia Pacific (CAP) HP

Kyushu University International Student Center (ISC)

Kyushu University International Student Center (ISC) HP

Contact

Kyushu University JTW Office
[E-mail] intlr-jtw★jimu.kyushu-u.ac.jp
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