Nishinomiya Koei High School and Kansai University of International Studies (KUISs) aims to improve students' global skills and intercultural understanding, and is running a program throughout the spring semester.3ScheduleHigh school-university collaborative classesFrom the Faculty of Global Studies at Kansai University of International Studies,Professor Jonathan AlipongaとProfessor Shove Patrick Of2was sent as a lecturer.
3The multi-day class has been "extremely well-received" by both students and faculty, and plans are in place for further collaboration in the fall semester.
Professor Aliponga: Learning Intercultural Awareness and Global Skills
Professor Aliponga2He taught classes over several sessions, providing students with the basic knowledge and skills they need to succeed in a global society.
5Month8Sunday (Thursday): Theme: "Comparison of Asian Cultures"
As a warm-up, we will introduce the cuisine and culture of Asian countries.Country Guessing QuizThe students were asked toPho(Pho) and Korean "KimchiUsing worksheets, students actively compared and discussed in groups about foods such as "kimchi," clothing, festivals, greetings, and more from each country. The lesson aimed to "broaden understanding of the world" and to develop respect for cultural diversity by learning about Asian countries other than Japan.
6Month5Sunday (Thursday): Theme: "Gaining competitiveness and global skills that will be useful in future work and job hunting"
With a view to future career development, students can be successful in the international community.competitivenessand through communication in EnglishNational -perspectiveHe gave a lecture on the way of thinking to acquire this skill.
7Month1Sun (Tue): Theme "Make foreign friends even if your English is poor'
Professor Schaub: English that emphasizes "depth of thought" over grammar
The professor,AIIn this day and age, English is not just a goal, but a way to communicate with a diverse range of people, grow as a person, and build a career.toolHe emphasized the importance of viewing it as a ``business.''
The core of the lesson wasThe conjunction (connector) "AND(Add information)"BECAUSE/SO(Create logical relationships)"BUT/ALTHOUGHThis method emphasizes "depth of ideas" over grammatical accuracy, enabling students to understand complex academic topics such as Japan's declining population, even with basic English skills.We practiced thinking about and exchanging opinions in English.
The students and teachers who participated gave the program very positive reviews, saying that they not only developed an interest in different cultures but also learned practical methods to speak English with confidence. The two schools plan to continue deepening their collaboration and conducting activities that broaden students' inquisitiveness and international perspectives.
