Bader-Japan International Exchange
Online Program 2023 – 2024
Intercultural Media Project

ベイダー国際交流オンライン・プログラム
ベイダー・カレッジ（イギリス）・クィーンズ大学（カナダ）

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Online Program 2023 - 2024
Intercultural Media Project
学生同士で行うインタビューを通じて異文化コミュニケーション力の向上を目指し、相互理解を深め、グローバルな視点を持ちながらコンテンツを制作するプログラムです。

Elevate your skills throughintercultural communication

This is a joint group project between students at the Bader College (UK campus ofQueen’s University, Canada) and Universities in Japan, to create series of creative
media contents (video, podcast or blog) based on research. This academic year, thetheme is ‘Thinking Beyond Borders: Addressing Global Challenges throughIntercultural Communication’, exploring the United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) No.4, ‘Quality Education’.

AcademicExcellenceThis is an exciting opportunity for you to gain international experience and skills bycollaborating with a diverse group of students who are studying in the UK.
The media contents created during previous years’ exchange project can be seen on
this website: https://biscinterculturalp.wixsite.com/bader-college

Creativity

InterculturalCommunication

Table of Contents
1. About Bader College
2. Overview & Eligibility
3. Session Dates
4. Process

5. Learning Outcomes
6. Application
7. FacultyGlobalCitizenship

SelfDevelopment

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About Bader College/Queen’s University
ベイダー・カレッジへようこそ！
The Bader College is the UK campus of Queen’s University, and is located at Herstmonceux
Castle in East Sussex, England.
Bader College (BC) provides a truly exceptional Study Abroad opportunity for First andUpper Year undergraduate students. The student experience at BC is defined by theimmersive living and learning environment, robust student support, interactive andinnovative experiential learning, and international and intercultural focus.
In Spring 2023, the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings revealed that
Queen’s University had placed 1st in North America and 3rd in the world in its global
ranking of universities that are advancing the United Nations’ Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs), within and beyond their local communities.
1841年に創立されたクィーンズ大学は、カナダで最も長い歴史を持つ大学のひとつです。
ベイダー ・カレッジは、イギリス・東サセックス州のハーストモンス城に位置するクィーンズ大学（カナダ）の英国キャンパスです。
ベイダー・カレッジでは学部の1年生から3年生が在学し、特別な経験に満ちた留学プログラムを提供しています。ベイダー・カレッジの学生経験は、異文化・国際交流への重視と共に、美しい自然に囲まれた環境、学生サポート、体験に基づいた学習により形成されています。
2023年・春、クィーンズ大学はSDGs社会貢献度を測るTimes Higher Education イン
パクト・ランキングにて、世界３位、北米では１位のランクを獲得しました。

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Overview & Eligibility: Intercultural Media Project
Eligibility

対象・参加条件

English Proficiency
英語要件

Undergraduate students / 全学部生
At least at conversational level. IELTS 6.5 （TOEFL Speaking 22) is desirable, but this is not arequirement for this program. As a guide, applicants should be able to understand the English text
in this document and be comfortable to talk about this in a conversation.
英語で日常会話ができること。目安として、この概要にある英文を理解し、内容について会話ができること。クィーンズ大学の通常規定、IELTS 6.5（TOEFL Speaking 22）は望ましい要件ではありますが、本プログラム では必須要件ではありません。

GPANo requirement / 要件無し

募集人数

Approx. 6-9 students across partner Universities in Japan / 日本からは全体で6-9名

FeeFree

参加費無料

Duration
実施期間

12th October 2023 – 15th February 2024 (during term time )2023年10月12日〜2024年2月15日 (学期中）

Deadline of Application
出願締切

Wednesday 20th September 2023, 5pm (Japan time) by email
2023年9月20日（水）17時 までにメールにて申込

Certificate
修了証

For all participants in Japan, Bader College Certificate of Completion will be given uponcompletion
本プログラム修了者には、本学より 修了証を授与します（但し、単位付与はなし）Bader-Japan International Exchange
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3. Session Dates
Commitment:

1 hour per week, Thursdays at 8-9pm (Japan time). The time will change to 9-10pm from 2nd November
onwards (due to the change to Winter Time in the UK)
You will also be given a small task to complete on your own each week, which should not take more than
30 minutes.
Autumn Term:
12th October – 30th November (Except for: 26th October. There will be no sessions on this date)
Winter Term:
11th January – 15th February 2024
Platforms for communication:• All sessions: via Zoom
• Group Collaboration: Microsoft TeamsStudents in Japan will be invited as guest to the Bader College’s Teams group. Each group will have their own private
channel, where the collaborative work will be shared and developed. In the first few sessions, guidance will be given tostudents in Japan on how to use this platform.

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4. Process
In small groups (approx. 4-6 students per group), each group will carry out weekly discussions, and develop a planof research and content output together. Students will be encouraged to think about how the various targets as statedin SDG No.4 ‘Quality Education’* can be achieved by 2030, both within their local environment and on a global level.
For example, Target 4.5 states that:
By 2030, eliminate gender disparities in education and ensure equal access to all levels of education and vocational training forthe vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and children in vulnerable situations.
Based on this target, students may pose questions such as:-What is the current situation or issue in my community, University or country?
-What are some of the differences in this situation between Canada, UK and Japan?
-What can we do on a local and global level to inspire change?
-In what creative ways can we communicate our research to address these challenges?

*For the full list of targets listed in SDG No.4 ‘Quality Education’, please see
https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal4

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5. Learning OutcomesBy participating in this program, you will be able to gain skills in the following areas:

AcademicExcellence• Develop skills in research and critical thinking by engaging with multicultural perspectives• Demonstrate effective communication skills in English by undertaking research within aninternational team, collecting resources and creating content for an audience.

GlobalCitizenship• Develop confidence in collaboration on an international level• Develop intercultural competence through working closely with students from diverse
backgrounds, who are studying in different locations.

SelfDevelopment• Demonstrate professionalism through the planning of meetings, content development andproject management

Creativity• Develop creativity through the creation of media contents, thinking about effective ways totell your story and researchBader-Japan International Exchange
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6. Application
Part 1: Application

By E-mail, include the following details in English:
1. Your Name
2. Year of study
3. Area/Subject of study
4. Why do you wish to participate in the program? (maximum 300 words)*Before applying, please make sure that you are available for weekly sessions as stated in Section 3: Session Dates

E-mail your application to: Midori Komachi m.komachi@queensu.ca*Please use your University email to send the application. Applications from personal email addresses will not be accepted.

Deadline of application: Wednesday 20th September 2023, 5pm (Japan time)

Part 2: Interview
Selected applicants will be contacted for a brief online interview in English. The interview will take place during 21st-28th
September.
Selection of participants
Selection will be based on the applicant’s communication ability, and most importantly, their ability to demonstrate theirpassion and willingness to engage in this project. Please note that previous international experience is not necessary.
お問い合わせ（日本語可）：For any enquiries, please contact Midori Komachi m.Komachi@queensu.ca

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7. FacultyThis project is led by…
Midori Komachi
Midori Komachi is an Adjunct Lecturer at Queen’s University (Dan School ofDrama and Music), and Japan Engagement Officer at Bader College.
As an international violinist, bilingual writer and composer, she hasdeveloped a diverse career in bridging different cultures throughcreative exchanges. She is a regular guest speaker and contributor on various
media, including BBC, NHK, TV Tokyo and British Airways in-flightentertainment. She is also a Musician in Residence at the British Council andPRS Foundation, where she has led an online residency with the UNESCO
Historic Town of Diamantina, Brazil.
As a writer, she regularly contributes to various publications and is acolumnist on the ONTOMO Music Magazine. She has published two books inJapan, which have garnered features on the national press such as Nikkei andMainichi Newspaper. Her latest book Vaughan Williams (by Simon Heffer, cotranslation with Professor Nobuya Takahashi, Keio University), was publishedby Artes in 2022.