The University of Tokyo has been aiming for new students in the first semester to acquire the ability to live and work together with diverse people around the world (international comprehensive ability) through the future university life. Started the power certification system "Go Global Gateway".
The "Go Global Gateway" international comprehensive ability certification system is for students to be aware of the world from an early stage after enrollment and to think about the learning and experiences they need to acquire "international comprehensive ability *". A system for engaging in activities that you decide on your own throughout your life.If the effort is recognized as having acquired the basic power of international comprehensive power, a certificate will be awarded.After certification, exchange events that only certified students can participate in, planning of short-term study abroad programs, and overseas travel support are planned.Participation in the system is not a requirement for admission to the second semester or graduation.
Participation method starts with self-analysis at the beginning of enrollment, imagining until graduation, and writing what you want to do, what you should do, your future image, etc. in order to expand your international comprehensive strength. By April 2018, 4, submit your own initiative "Go Global Statement".
There are four types of activities that students engage in: "foreign language learning," "classes / courses = educational programs conducted in Japan, including the University of Tokyo, in languages other than their mother tongue," "overseas experience," and "international exchange activities."Work on 4 or more of these 4 activities.After the activity, write down how much you have learned about the five elements of international comprehensive strength and submit a certification application report.Then get certified.
The University of Tokyo hopes that the International Comprehensive Ability Certification System will provide an opportunity to acquire the culture and insight to think deeply about different cultures and others, rather than simply proficiency in languages and superficial understanding of foreign countries.
* International comprehensive strength means (5) to improve communication skills, (XNUMX) to challenge with confidence, (XNUMX) to open oneself and accept diversity, (XNUMX) to collaborate with others and take leadership, and (XNUMX) to relativize oneself and create an international sense. Have.Refers to these five elements.
