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Globalization in English language education: To what extent is globalization addressed in Japanese EFL textbooks?

Dr. Yuko Igarashi

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan has established some language education policies to respond to globalization. While these policies have been established, it was not clear to what extent globalization was addressed in current English language education. One way to determine this is to examine English textbooks approved by MEXT; the use of these textbooks is required at schools from elementary to senior high, so that MEXT can ensure the implementation of its curriculum.

In this short talk, I will present some of MEXT’s language education policies to provide a background of the current curriculum for Japan’s English language education. One of the newer policies is to create global jinzai who communicate successfully with diverse English speakers. In response to this, I will introduce my quantitative study results about how globalization is addressed in senior high school English textbooks, demonstrating the use of readings by culture type and the depiction of English use by native and non-native speakers. Given this data, I will then share my views on how MEXT can better prepare learners for establishing a successful communication in English in our global society.

Biography: Yuko Igarashi is a Professor in the College of International Relations at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto where she teaches English to Japanese students and international students in content-based courses. Yuko received her PhD in Linguistics from the University of Victoria, Canada with her focus on the interaction between language policy/planning and language education. Her current research interests include English language education to prepare learners for establishing a successful intercultural communication and critical approaches to language learning and use.
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This event was sponsored by the Kyoto, Gifu, and Kobe Chapters of the Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT), and by the JALT Global Issues in Language Education (GILE) SIG.

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