Go Global Japan ProjectType B

KOBE University

Number of Undergraduate Students: 2,547[Target faculties: Faculty of Intercultural Studies * (140 students); Faculty of Letters (115 students); Graduate School of Humanities (50 students);
Faculty of Human Development (280 students); Faculty of Law (180 students); Faculty of Economics (270 students); Graduate School of Economics(83 students); School of Business Administration (260 students).]

1. Objectives, Specific Image of the Ideal Global Human Resource

In accordance with the spirit of "Integrity, Freedom, and Cooperation" as laid out in Kobe University's Mission Statement, the objective of the Project isto produce "global talents": people with an outstanding ability in foreign languages as well as a high degree of specialized knowledge; who can use
these to get to tackle the global problems that confront the contemporary world; who can demonstrate the type of leadership that can identify,
diagnose and assess problems; and who will thus contribute to the sustainable development of the international community.

2. Summary of the Plan

In light of the educational goals expressed in Kobe University's Educational Charter – "education of the whole person," "education to promote
originality," "education to promote international awareness," and "education to promote expertise" – the abovementioned six participating faculties andtwo graduate schools in the humanities and social sciences will collaborate in a joint educational program aimed at producing "global talents," whopossess a profound education, advanced expertise, global perspective, and outstanding communication skills, as well as the kind of leadershipdescribed above.

1. Internationalization of the Curriculum

In the name of target faculties, marked *shows representing faculty.

(I) Actions aimed at elevating the international viability of our educational program
The Headquarters for the Promotion of Higher Education, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Languages and Communication, and The
Research Institute for Higher Education , all of which are placed under the university-wide management body of the Institute for Promotion of HigherEducation, and the Global Education Promotion Committee, which is placed under the Office for the Promotion of Higher Education for the purposesof further promoting global education, will implement the following initiatives of: 1) Enriching course offerings and extending the completion period forstudents; 2) systematizing the curriculum; 3) introducing a grade point average (GPA) system and strengthening assessments; 4) improving theeducational environment to encourage autonomous learning by students; and 5) promoting active learning, thereby strengthening our accreditation
system and promoting students’ active completion of their coursework.
(II) Strategically disseminate information on education in Japan and overseas
With a view toward actively publicizing the concept of "global talent" that lies at the heart of this educational program, we have produced a web site
for this project that clearly indicates the abilities that will be acquired by students, and provides updates on grants and scholarships available tosupport study abroad. We also contribute articles on the actions being taken by Kobe University to various information magazines on global talentdevelopment, thereby communicating what we are doing to promote the globalization of Kobe University.
(III) Globalize the administrative framework
To improve our administrative team’s capacity to respond to the requirements ofa globalized society, members are required to undergo an external English
proficiency test (TOEIC). We also provide training in foreign languages andtraining for our international staff in Japan and overseas that will improve theirability to carry out administrative duties, thereby promoting support forJapanese students that choose to study abroad, as well as foreign teaching
staff in their activities and endeavors in Japan.

2. Efforts to Cultivate Global Human Resources(I) An appreciation and understanding of cultural diversity, and respect fordiverse values
With a view toward promoting respect for diverse values and fostering anappreciation and understanding of Japan’s culture and those of others, 19 general
university education programs have been designated as fiscal 2015 "Global LiberalStudies Programs," thus strengthening education on international awareness.
(II) Outstanding communication skills in foreign languages
In the Global English Course (GEC), 250 students selected based on their scoresin external English proficiency tests (TOEIC or TOEFL), etc. taken at the time ofadmission are grouped into small classes according to proficiency level for
intensive training by native-speaking English teachers, in order to develop
outstanding communication skills in a foreign language.
(III) A global educational program that fosters expertise
A total of 75 "Specialized Education for Global Human Resource Development"
programs for fiscal 2015 (taught in English and other languages) have been added
to the specialized education programs that tap into unique characteristics of eachfaculty involved, and students from different faculties are also encouraged to join
programs offered by other faculties to further develop their expertise.

3. Improvement of Foreign Language Competencies(I) Proper assessment in university entrance examinations of foreign language abilities and study-abroad experience gained at themiddle and high school stagesStarting from fiscal 2016, the Faculty of Intercultural Studies, the representing faculty of this project, will admit students based on recommendations
and TOEFL iBT scores (quota: 10).
(II) Effective language instruction and educational frameworks
Starting from fiscal 2012, students of all faculties have taken external English proficiency tests (TOEIC or TOEFL) at the University’s expense.
Approximately 83% of students who entered the University in fiscal 2014 took the tests. As a part of the abovementioned GEC, overseas short-term
English training programs are offered to students in the PSA class, a course specifically designed to prepare students for studying abroad. In fiscal
2014, a total of 69 students were sent to New Zealand and Australia.

4. Faculty Development for Global Education(I) Globalize the pedagogical framework
Participating faculties and the School of Languages and Communication actively employ teaching staff with extensive teaching experience atoverseas universities or experience in teaching classes in foreign languages at universities in Japan, as well as non-Japanese teaching staff, andassign them to full-time teaching staff and part-time instructor positions in an effort to globalize the pedagogical framework.
(II) Actions to improve global education
Teaching staff at participating faculties are sent abroad to give lectures in foreign languages at universities outside Japan, thus practicing teachingin a global education context at overseas educational institutions. In order to help teaching staff to improve their global education skills, lecturers
are invited from overseas partner universities to hold lectures in foreign languages and faculty development workshops.

5. Support System to Promote Study Abroad(I) Action to support and promote interest in study abroad
From fiscal 2014, credits gained at non-partner universities during overseas study programs will berecognized, in order to enhance an educational environment in which students find it worthwhile to studyabroad.
(II) Information and assistance for students while they study abroad and after their return toJapanThe Overseas Internship Committee, which was established in fiscal 2014, plans and conducts shortterm programs that allow both students studying at Kobe University and students studying abroad to gaininternship experience, through cooperation from Kobe University’s overseas alumni associations. In fiscal
2014, programs were offered in Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, and Poland. When they return home, thestudents meet and share information with their peers who have not yet studied abroad at social events.
Internship at Children’s Culture Center in Laos（Reference）
Specific Competencies for Graduates
1. A high degree of cultural knowledge and a high level of expertise
Fundamental competency enabling the student to demonstrate leadership, to identify important problems that affect the world on a global scale,and to make decisions that lead to their solution.
2. Vision: the ability to identify problems
The ability to discern the views and needs of others even when they are not voiced, to recognize where unforeseen problems and issues maylie, and to speak in public and be persuasive and convincing.
3. Ability: the capacity to solve problems
The ability to plan and to execute, not only to draw up creative proposals, but to see them through to completion, dealing flexibly with
unforeseen changes and obstacles.
4. Leadership: the ability to lead and inspire
A capacity to lead in keeping with the philosophy expounded in the Kobe University Charter on Education, which emphasizes individuality anddiversity while respecting the independence and autonomy of each student.

Indicative Outputs of the Project
Totalresults
2011

2012

planned
2013

2014

2015

2016

Number of students who meet requirements
for foreign language proficiency

152

160

177

193

Of the above, Number of students not tostudy abroad (A)

143

110

74

77

Number of students studying abroad (B)Number of graduates (C)

73

57

75

151

150

152

1,311

1,308

1,329

1,390

1,315

1,315

16.4%

18.8%

17.0%

17.4%

29 (28)14 (3)

18 (10)23 (12)

Ratio ((A+B)/C)
Faculty of
Letters

Requirement for Foreign Language
Proficiency
Number of Students Studying Abroad
Number of graduates

Faculty ofInterculturalStudies

Requirement for Foreign Language
Proficiency

Faculty of
HumanDevelopment

Requirement for Foreign Language
Proficiency

TOEIC 760 or
TOEFL-iBT 80
121

8

10

12115

117

131

113

115

115

32 (32)38 (21)45 (10)50 (10)TOEIC 760 or
TOEFL-iBT 80

Number of Students Studying Abroad

53

31

4167

75

75

Number of graduates

147

132

139

162

140

140

15 (13)13 (12)25 (15)30 (15)

Number of Students Studying Abroad
Number of graduates

Faculty ofLaw

Requirement for Foreign Language
Proficiency
Number of Students Studying Abroad
Number of graduates

Faculty ofEconomics

Requirement for Foreign Language
Proficiency

School ofBusiness
Administration

Requirement for Foreign Language
Proficiency

TOEIC 760 or
TOEFL-iBT 80
032

1215

15

290

286

301

294

290

290

18 (18)26 (20)18 (14)18 (14)

TOEIC 760
35574

4

193

236

206

221

200

200

16 (15)7 (4)37 (6)

37 (6)TOEIC 760

Number of Students Studying Abroad

118184131

31

Number of graduates

298

279

287

307

290

290

42 (37)62 (50)34 (19)35 (20)

Number of Students Studying Abroad
Number of graduates

TOEIC 760 orTOEFL-iBT 80
588161515268258

265

293

280280Note:*1 The number in "( )" indicates “Number of students not to study abroad with credit recognition or credit transfer” out of “Number of students
who meet requirements for foreign language proficiency”.
*2 “Number of students studying abroad” excludes the number of students studying abroad without credit recognition or credit transfer.