Sustaining Internationalization: English-Medium Programs in Japan

Authors

  • Annette Bradford Temple University Japan Campus
  • Yukiko Ishikura Center for International Education and Exchange, Osaka University
  • Howard Brown Faculty of International Studies and Regional Development, University of Niigata Prefecture

Keywords:

Internationalization of higher education, government-driven internationalization, English-medium programs, professional development, sustainability, Japan

Abstract

The number of degree programs and courses taught in English at Japanese universities has increased considerably over the past ten years. However, there are concerns about the sustainability of such programming. With government-supported initiatives ending, universities must now reflect on lessons learned and adapt accordingly. For English-medium instruction (EMI) to be fully embedded in the Japanese higher education landscape, universities need to reexamine the scope of their programs and focus on internal resources and structures.

Author Biographies

Annette Bradford, Temple University Japan Campus

Annette Bradford is adjunct fellow at the Institute of Contemporary Asian Studies, Temple University Japan Campus, and Oxford EMI associate. Email: annette.bradford@oxfordemi.co.uk.

Yukiko Ishikura, Center for International Education and Exchange, Osaka University

Yukiko Ishikura is associate professor at the Center for International Education and Exchange, Osaka University, Japan. Email: ishikura@ciee.osaka-u.ac.jp.

Howard Brown, Faculty of International Studies and Regional Development, University of Niigata Prefecture

Howard Brown is professor in the Faculty of International Studies and Regional Development,University of Niigata Prefecture, Japan. Email: brown@unii.ac.jp.

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Published

2022-04-08

How to Cite

Bradford, A. ., Ishikura, Y. ., & Brown, H. . (2022). Sustaining Internationalization: English-Medium Programs in Japan. International Higher Education, (110), 15–16. Retrieved from https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/ihe/article/view/14981

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No. 110 (2022): Spring Issue

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