Think about learning from the perspective of working style
Will you work abroad in the future?Do you work in Japan?
--As you can see from the rise of GAFA (big IT companies such as Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon), the industry is rapidly shifting from manufacturing to ICT.By finding unprecedented markets and solving problems using ICT technology, global companies that generate huge profits are being born.
Murakami sensei: It is easier for both researchers and business people to work overseas from the perspective of treatment.Isn't the authority given too great?At that time, what is required is logical thinking, independence, leadership, etc.On the other hand, it can be said that such human resources were in an environment where it was difficult for Japanese companies to work and play an active role, and this improvement is desired.
Kanamaru sensei: From now on, even if we say international people, it may be necessary to be aware of the difference between global human resources (people who see the whole world) and international human resources (people who see other countries from Japan).Do you want to be a person who can play an active role in the world or a person who is needed in Japan?However, it remains highly questionable whether the latter will survive until 50 years later.
Message to high school students
Murakami sensei: For those who can, please feel free to try it, such as looking at universities and the environment not only in Japan but also overseas.For those who have difficulty doing that, it is efficient to acquire basic knowledge in junior high school and high school.If you acquire knowledge and expand your network, you will have more choices, so why not take the mold off and be aware of going with the spirit of Shuhari?
Kanamaru sensei: Considering the current situation where studying abroad is difficult, I would like you to choose a career path that is as grounded as you can now.However, looking to the future, I think it is important to be aware of the differences between global, international, and domestic (domestic) perspectives.
Education and Learning Support Department
Professor Masayuki Murakami
Graduated from the Faculty of Comprehensive Human Studies, Kyoto University in 1997, completed the master's program at the Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies at the same university in 1999, and dropped out of the doctoral program at the Graduate School of Informatics at the same university in 2002.Ph.D. (Informatics) (September 2005). After working as a lecturer at the Faculty of Foreign Studies, Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, a lecturer at the Multimedia Education and Research Center, an associate professor, and a professor from April 9, he has been in his current position since April 2002.Specializes in educational technology and university pedagogy.Born in Osaka Prefectural Tennoji High School.
Associate Professor Toshiyuki Kanamaru
Doctor of Human and Environmental Studies, Kyoto University.Specializes in foreign language education (English / Japanese) and theoretical linguistics (cognitive linguistics / corpus linguistics).Engaged in language research and education and research related to language education using corpora and ICT. In 2015, he developed the "International Language Practical Education System (GORILLA)", and from the following 2016, he will be involved in the implementation and management of the curriculum utilizing e-Learning by GORILLA under the unified syllabus in the university-wide common subject English of Kyoto University.Born in Oita Uenogaoka High School.
The essence of studying abroad
At our university, which has been certified as an SGU, the violence of the new coronavirus has had more impact than expected.All study abroad programs have been canceled or implemented online, forcing a review of the curriculum.Currently, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that most countries have infectious disease risk level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" or higher, and the United States and Europe, which are the main study abroad destinations for students, have level 3 "Recommendation to stop traveling". And crossing the sea is virtually restricted.Taking this opportunity to close the door to study abroad, I would like to reiterate my personal opinion about what the essence of study abroad is and how it can be replaced.
According to the website of "Tobitate Study Abroad JAPAN!", The following XNUMX points are defined as study abroad.
① Opportunity to see Japan (outside) from the outside (expansion of horizons)
② Opportunity to know what you do not know and what you want to know (interest in the world)
③ Opportunity to come into contact with different values and know their meaning (acceptance of diversity)
④ Opportunity (identity) to know about yourself and Japan
⑤ Opportunity to be confident in jumping (self-affirmation)
⑥ Opportunity to struggle without running away (stress tolerance)
In addition, "By studying abroad, you can broaden your horizons and strengthen yourself to greatly expand your options for life after that." "The power to open up the future" is necessary. "If acquiring these powers is the "essence of studying abroad", what alternatives can be considered?
First of all, the "disaster" caused by this new coronavirus can be said to be an "unexpected" event that is frequently encountered while studying abroad.I would like those who wish to study abroad to face it head-on without running away as a reality that may occur in their future lives.It can be said that acquiring a mindset of how to grasp reality positively is one of the values in the study abroad experience.Speaking above, the stress tolerance of ⑥ applies to this.
Next, what about interaction with foreigners visiting Japan?According to the Immigration Bureau of Japan, the number of mid- to long-term residents on the last day of the first year of Reiwa exceeds 262 million, and there are foreign communities nationwide.It is also possible to interact with foreigners staying in Japan through events and programs.Foreign students, including Chinese and Koreans, go to school at our university, and various exchanges with them can be mentioned as one of them. The hurdles may be high for ③ "acceptance of diversity" and ④ "recognition of identity", but communication and collaboration with people with disabilities and sexual minorities such as LGBT are also valuable to know others and know yourself. Will bring you a great experience.Furthermore, for junior and senior high school students, interaction with international schools, which are mainly attended by overseas children, and co-sponsoring of events are considered as realistic options.
In this way, there are several other, if not 100%, ways to acquire the skills and mindsets gained from studying abroad.However, the support of adults, such as program tie-ups between schools, co-sponsorship, and presentation of actual exchange programs, will also be an important factor.Universities that are required to review their global strategies are considering / implementing various alternative measures such as hybrid online study abroad and COIL (International Collaborative Online Learning Program).However, not only relying on the programs offered by the university, but also taking action as an individual will give you more options and give you an independent experience.
Studying abroad is not a package tour set up by someone.Also, visiting and staying at the site is not the goal in itself.The purpose is what to challenge and what to gain in a different environment than before.Worrying about what you can do now with your own resources is the first step in practicing an alternative to studying abroad. "Worry" is a "gift" that grows people.
Mr. Takuma Sato, Faculty of Academic Affairs, Hosei University
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