Re-Inventing Japan Project

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Chiba University Name of project (Adopted year: FY2012, Category Ⅱ ) Twin College Envoys Program (TWINCLE) To facilitate development of teachers and researchers global perspective through internship.

We prepared a curriculum that promotes international cooperation, and implement its goals by sending graduate and undergraduate students from different academic disciplines to study at universities

1 Chiba University Name of project (Adopted year: FY2012, Category Ⅱ ) Twin College Envoys Program (TWINCLE) To facilitate development of teachers and researchers global perspective through internship. We aim to develop a program by pairing up graduate students who are skilled in educational research with those who are adept in cutting-edge practical scientific research. We prepared a curriculum that promotes international cooperation, and implement its goals by sending graduate and undergraduate students from different academic disciplines to study at universities located in ASEAN countries. Students acquire academic credits for their teaching and research activities in the program. Establishing the TWINCLE Consortium We established the TWINCLE Consortium with our twelve partner universities in five ASEAN countries. The consortium improved the program to promote student exchange. Concluding the MOA between our partner universities and Chiba University We concluded the MOA with our partner universities in order to jointly implement the TWINCLE Program. Developing teaching materials by Active Learning Students can develop their teaching materials by Active Learning in Academic Link Center or English House in Chiba University. Through W-Mentors system, they are supervised by two professors from science and education, respectively. A science class in high school in Indonesia In FY 2012, we sent 39 students by 2-week course. In FY 2013, 59 by 2-week course, 14 by 1-month course and 3 by 3-month course. We unwillingly canceled a program in Thailand due to the political instability but sent the students to Indonesia instead. In FY 2013, we accepted 84 students from ASEAN partner universities. In FY 2014, we are planning to accept international students up to 100 men-month. The 3 rd TWINCLE Consortium & The 2 nd TWINCLE Final Presentation Student exchange by developing teaching materials and conducting lessons in science Units of students majoring science and education worked collaboratively to develop and improve scientific teaching materials with ASEAN partner universities students. They conducted science lessons for school pupils in ASEAN countries. Two-way TWINCLE Program ASEAN partner universities students are scheduled to visit schools in Japan and conduct science lesson practices for school pupils. The activities enhance mutual understanding among the ASEAN and Japanese next generations. Outbound Inbound Note : FY results, FY planned Students support system by staffs in IEC office and special assistant professors We, special assistant professors of the program, developed a students-support system with International Exchange Center of Chiba University (IEC) in the partner universities. Promotion of internship among Chiba University and ASEAN universities through TWINCLE Office and ISD TWINCLE Office and the International Support Desk (ISD) assist international students in Chiba to promote the TWINCLE exchange program. Making the syllabus public, providing information on the website, facebook and twitter We disclosed the syllabus and details enrolled of students in both printed and electronic forms. We are uploading our activities on website, facebook and twitter.

Name of project (Adopted year: FY2012, Category II ) Training a New Generation of Leaders in International Cooperation for the Development of the ASEAN Region Aim of project, Ideals for Global Human

of the ASEAN region and Japan. To form a consortium among the member universities to develop a common curriculum in English.

2 Name of project (Adopted year: FY2012, Category II ) Training a New Generation of Leaders in International Cooperation for the Development of the ASEAN Region Aim of project, Ideals for Global Human Resources on project To foster global leaders in international cooperation who understand both development aid and business, and have a knowledge of economy, law, politics, society, and the cultures of the ASEAN region and Japan. To form a consortium among the member universities to develop a common curriculum in English. SEND will provide support for Japanese-language guidance and introduce the Japanese legal system and culture. Forming University Networks with Quality Assurance Construction of Mechanisms for Evaluation and Quality Assurance The 2nd Quality Assurance Committee Meeting, which included external commissioners from UNCRD and other institutions was held for member universities to exchange information about and discuss credit transfer and grade management systems in each university. The 2nd Campus ASEAN Quality Assurance Committee Meeting, March 13, 2014 Student Mobility Nagoya University Visualization of Education Content, Dissemination of Outcomes Students Forum AY2013 Establishment of Credit transfer and Grade Management Systems Member universities share a curriculum and syllabus, and academic staff of each university communicate each other. It is expected that credit transfer will be accomplished for most of the students who participated in exchanges during AY2013. We are in the process of adjusting common standards for grade management systems following the rules of UCTS. High-Quality Teaching At the 2nd Quality Assurance Committee Meeting, the member universities discussed assessment standards for comprehensive generic skills of students, such as 1. English proficiency, 2. intercultural knowledge competence, 3. fundamental competencies for working persons and 4. communication and, presentation capacity, as well as credit transfer and grade management. Criteria for 2. were created based on the American standard, VALUE Rubric. Criteria for 3. were developed based on the Japanese standards established by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. All member universities have agreed to develop their own criteria reflecting the characteristics of their own ASEAN country Program Contents, Preparation for the Start of the Programs Fostering Human Resources through the Industry of Central Japan The member universities have highly rated a program that includes corporate internship based around Nagoya, home of the largest-scale industry in Asia (Toyota Motor Corp., etc.). Three member universities have additionally asked to join the internship program in AY2014. SEND (Student Exchange Nippon Discovery) Activities The students who experienced the SEND short-term program were motivated to learn even more in the long-term program, which is exactly what we hoped for the Campus ASEAN project. The students who joined the SEND long-term outbound program achieved great results in their coursework and internships at host universities. They learned the local languages, which helped them to introduce Japanese culture and language. In AY2013, 56 Japanese students were sent to member universities, which exceeded the original plan. The number of participants for the Field Work in Cambodia has also increased. The number of SEND-related students was 16. In AY2013, 26 students from the member universities were hosted by Nagoya University, though the planned number was 48. However, the number of participants in AY2014 will increase because of the Outbound fruitful internship program conducted in collaboration with industries. Inbound Promotion of Student Mobility Environment Preparation for Japanese Students Nagoya University has offered Academic English courses since AY2009. Program orientation and pre-training were held for the Japanese students in the SEND program in AY2012 and To improve the environment of information-sharing, Nagoya University Collaboration and course Tools (NUCT) and the Free Cloud service have been effectively utilized. These tools help establish student support systems, including risk management. Participants of both the Inbound and Outbound programs will increase this year thanks to the experiences of AY2013 students being shared at the Students Forum. Note : FY2012, 2013 actual results, FY planned Preparation for Students from Member Universities Teaching Assistants will be assigned to help non-japanese students with particular learning needs. Advice and counseling services are available on campus. Around 80 new student accommodations will be made available. The program secretariat is constantly exploring internship opportunities for participants in this Program. International Symposium and Website The 2nd Campus ASEAN Steering Committee Meeting and the Students Forum were held at Nagoya University on March 13 in 2014(AY2013). At the Forum, students gave presentations about their experiences, not only about coursework but also internships, volunteering and fieldwork. Through the Program, they learned local languages, enhanced their mutual understanding ability and presentation skills, and their achievements were shared with the participants of the Forum. The Program is being publicized using radio, the web site and Facebook. The Annual Report 2013 was published by Nagoya University to share detailed information on the Program.

Name of project (Adopted: FY2012, Type II: SEND program ) Rediscovering Japan through Collaboration in the Open ASEAN + 6 : International Human Resource Development Centering on the SEND Program Aim

resolutions to the issues in the region in this age of globalization.

3 Name of project (Adopted: FY2012, Type II: SEND program ) Rediscovering Japan through Collaboration in the Open ASEAN + 6 : International Human Resource Development Centering on the SEND Program Aim of Project: Excellence in Global Human Resource Development This program will provide students with chances to rediscover Japanese society from an outside perspective to nurture leaders who can find resolutions to the issues in the region in this age of globalization. Students will gain knowledge of Asia through this program and acquire practical experience from a wider perspective through the SEND program of rediscovering Japan and Asia. Kyoto University Asian Studies Unit (KUASU) formed Kyoto International Consortium for Asian Studies (KICAS) with partner universities in January Initial meeting of KICAS 1. International Collaborative Program for Undergraduate and Graduate Studies We provide exchange programs with partner universities at three levels: Crosscultural Understanding, International Collaborative Course on Asian Studies, and Joint Supervision Program. We assure the quality of the programs at each level. 2. Quarter System for the Convenience of Credit Transfer Kyoto University Graduate School of Economics have established a semi-quarter system for the convenience of intensive lectures and credit transfer, and is in the process of institutionalization of a credit transfer system with ASEAN universities. 3. Joint Supervision with Partner Universities Kyoto University Graduate School of Management has agreed with National Taiwan University Graduate School of Management to establish a joint supervision system. We are also in the process of institutionalizing joint supervision of doctoral students in other academic fields. At Chulalongkorn University, Thai We have completed short-term SEND programs in 10 universities in Singapore, Thailand, The Philippines, Taiwan, Korea, China, Australia, the United States, and Germany. A total of 109 students participated in the programs, far higher than the planned number of students (26). We have received a total of 91 students (planned 30): 31 in Cross-cultural Understanding Program, 29 in International Collaborative Course on Asian Studies Program, and 31 in Joint Supervision Program. 1. Studying Japan and Asia in Kyoto Program Kyoto University 4. Kyoto International Consortium for Asian Studies (KICAS) We established KICAS in January 2014 with the founding members from 17 universities. 1. Preparatory Education for SEND We offer a specialized preparation course for the SEND program, Japanese Language and Culture, as well as the Studying Japan and Asia in Kyoto Program mentioned below, so that the students can be confident teaching about Japan and Asia. 2. Offering Courses in English and Credit Transfer We have expanded courses offered in English, targeting the students from partner universities such as National University of Singapore and Renmin University of China for establishing a credit transfer system. We have also expanded the coverage of credit transfer from the undergraduate program to the Master s program. 3. International Joint Supervision We have started joint supervision of graduate students with overseas universities. Outbound Inbound Note : FY results, FY planned We have expanded the SEND preparatory education and education for students from partner universities by offering courses such as Japanese Languages and Culture, Introduction to Southeast Asian Studies, and Toward a Common Historical Understanding among Asian Countries: Memory of the War and Colonialism. We distribute a course list booklet (bilingual in Japanese and English) to freshmen and exchange students. Certificates will be given to those who complete the requirements of the program. 2. Support from Kyoto University Asian Studies Unit (KUASU) Staff and Faculty We have established KUASU and prepared a welcoming environment for both Japanese and exchange students. We have also hired non-japanese faculty members and faculty members who have received their degrees in foreign countries to enhance the support for the exchange programs. Publishing exchange program reports and editing textbooks for common use We publish the reports of each exchange program to analyze the impacts on the students' growth. We also edit textbooks for International Collaborative Course on Asian Studies Program with partner universities. They will be published on the webpage or as a book format for the sake of the world wide use.

Kyushu University Name of project (Adopted year: FY2012, Category I I ) A Spiral Model of Collaborative Education: Balancing Global and Local Values through Legal Mind To foster experts bridging

A comprehensive cooperation program with 4 leading ASEAN universities, namely National University of Singapore, University of Malaya, Chulalongkorn University, and Ateneo de Manila University through

4 Kyushu University Name of project (Adopted year: FY2012, Category I I ) A Spiral Model of Collaborative Education: Balancing Global and Local Values through Legal Mind To foster experts bridging ASEAN and Japan who value universal principles whilst understanding local diversities through the development of a legal mind. A comprehensive cooperation program with 4 leading ASEAN universities, namely National University of Singapore, University of Malaya, Chulalongkorn University, and Ateneo de Manila University through short and semester-length exchanges and double degree programs, as well as an internship program under the Spiral Model. Forming the University Network with Quality Assurance Japan s pioneering LL.M. --- the basis of the Project Launched in 1994 as Japan s first ever LL.M. program taught entirely in English, the LL.M. program has provided high quality legal education at global standards to more than 400 graduates now working in various legal fields around the world. The program also partners with top international law schools through credit exchanges. Tapping on the success of the current LL.M. course system, the project ensures quality and strengths are shared to the partners through a regular (annual) coordination meeting. Installation of the External Evaluation Committee (2014) In order to maintain and improve the program, experts from various disciplines were tapped to give feedback and recommendations as members of the External Evaluation Committee. Contents of the Programs Short-term Exchange --- Gate Way to the SEND Program In 2012 and 2013, under the themes of Cultural Heritage and Conflict Management, the following were initiated: 1. Training prior to dispatch (includes ASEAN language and Japanese-language teaching trainings). 2. Seminar classes that focused on the themes. 3. Workshops with students of university partners (Law and Japan Studies). Additionally, workshops with ASEAN high schools and 1-day internships with local Japanese companies were also conducted. For 2014, with Cultural Heritage and Cultural Identity as the focal theme, the Cool Japan Policy was also included in the Malaysia Short-term visit 2013 Coordination meeting 2013 program. Furthermore, on March 2014, students from the 4 partner universities joined Kyushu University students for a special program in Okinawa. From the bilateral exchanges until this point, the Okinawa program gave the opportunity for multilateral exchanges that fostered deeper understanding on the diverse ASEAN and Japanese cultures. A total of 64 outbound and 35 inbound students have benefited from the program as of Semester Exchange, Internship & Double Degree Program Customized programs were also created for upper-class students and graduate students. On 2013, 1 student went to NUS and helped introduce Japanese culture to the locals. Likewise, together with the University of Malaya, a long-term internship program for the Asia-Pacific Regional Office for the Hague Conference. Double degree agreements with partner law faculties are now under discussions for the targeted completion in 2014 Student-Mobility Outbound In 2013, 42 students have participated in the exchange programs. Of the total, 1 was for semester exchange, and another for a long-term internship program. For 2015, a new Global Vantage Program will integrate the law undergrad and the LL.M. through 1. Internationalization and improvement of English language ability of the students. 2. Creation of a Mobility program that can fill the gap between graduation and the entry into the graduate studies or the workplace. Inbound Outbound Inbound In order to increase students interaction with our partner Universities, & high schools, we will provide a high-quality exchange program that includes workshops & other activities to be lead by our students. Promotion of Student-Mobility Environment Enhanced Internationalization & English Proficiency Note : FY results, FY planned To enhance the internationalization of the Japanese student, lecture in English for small-group classes, more opportunities to take TOEFL exam, and exchanges with Kyushu University foreign students, will be promoted. Staff Development Provide support and information before, during, and after participation in the program. Hosting Students Based on Our Rich Experience Kyushu University is one of the leading Universities in hosting international students in Japan by providing a one stop service support center for foreign students. Visualization of the Content of Education, Dissemination of the Outcomes Website and SNS information integration ( ) Through our website, we will distribute information of our program using videos & new tool such as SNS. Student s Follow-up Seminars Presentation of research outcome was conducted with a partner institution (2013 UM) and former participants (outbound program) made presentations about the program to the younger students during follow-up seminars.

FY2013 Re-Inventing Japan Project Name of project (Adopted year: FY2012, Category II ) Cyclical Educational Program for Human Resources Development through Multi-faceted Exchanges by Utilizing

By promoting personnel exchanges and the rotation of personnel through various roles, we train both Japanese language instructors capable of accommodating a variety of students as well as individuals

5 FY2013 Re-Inventing Japan Project Name of project (Adopted year: FY2012, Category II ) Cyclical Educational Program for Human Resources Development through Multi-faceted Exchanges by Utilizing Japanese Language Education This educational program has been established in response to the diversification of Japanese language learners and their educational needs both inside and outside Japan. By promoting personnel exchanges and the rotation of personnel through various roles, we train both Japanese language instructors capable of accommodating a variety of students as well as individuals with practical Japanese language skills who can thrive in a wide variety of fields. We provide Waseda students majoring or minoring in Japanese language education with the opportunity to have practical training in Japanese language education outside Japan (overseas field work). This also promotes student exchange programs by providing practical Japanese language education to students majoring in the Japanese language at international institutions. Establishment of Joint Program Committee We set up a joint program committee comprising Waseda University and partner universities to discuss courses, the care of students, and methods of evaluating joint programs. Establishment of Joint Advisory Committee We set up a joint advisory committee comprising Waseda University,all partner universities and the outside experts to share and evaluate the activities of the project,which contributed to the improvement of the quality and the management of the program next year. Academic results management & recognition of credits Attainment targets and academic assessment methods of credits were presented to students in syllabuses in advance, and a system of class evaluation by students had been introduced. We also promoted the mutual recognition of credits earned through student exchange programs. <Tea Ceremony at Padjadjaran University> Sending Waseda students to institutions outside Japan Waseda s 10 graduate students in the Practical Japanese Language Education and Research (Overseas Field Work) course and 31 undergraduate students in the Overseas Field Work course,a university-wide minor of the Practical Japanese Language Education and Research course were sent to partners universities overseas. Admission of International Students 56 Undergraduate students studying the Japanese language at overseas partner universities were admitted to the Short-term Japanese Language Program at Waseda to develop practical Japanese language skills. WASEDA University Overseas Field Work for Waseda students Waseda s graduate/undergraduate students majoring or minoring in Japanese language education were sent to each partner university on the program to be a cadet teacher or teaching assistant in Japanese classes at the local institution. In addition to the teaching experience, the students promoted cultural exchange, introducing Japanese traditional culture such as Tea Ceremony and Calligraphy to the local students. Courses offered at Waseda for international students from overseas partner universities We offered undergraduate courses for practical Japanese to students learning Japanese language at overseas universities. We also provided the students opportunities for cultural exchange and interaction through Tea Ceremony and a short trip with Waseda students. Outbound Inbound Note: FY results, FY planned. Support for students before coming to Japan and orientations post-arrival to and pre-departure from Japan Students enrolled at Waseda are given support regarding their preparations to visit Japan, and once they have arrived, are given orientation to support them in living and studying in Japan. The students are given another orientation session before they leave Japan on the procedure for having the credits they received at Waseda recognized by their home institution. Expansion of partnership Facing difficulties such as the lack of Japanese language study section s capacity at overseas partners to accommodate the planned number of students sent from Waseda, we have started to seek possible partner institutions to secure the learning environment for the students. Publishing information on the Internet and presenting research outcomes via an international consortium Introductions to participating universities, details of the programs' content, and the experiences of students who participated in the programs are published on Waseda's website. At the same time, research outcomes are presented at an international conference held by an international consortium of which Waseda University is a member.

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