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[W-04]Curriculum Development of Education for Fostering Global Competence in Engineering Undergraduate Programs
○Yasutaka UEDA1, Sachiko NAKANO1, Akira BABA1 (1. Niigata University)
Keywords:
Curriculum Development,Global Competence,Undergraduate Programs,Student Exchanges
In response to the intensified global competition for talent in the post-COVID-19 era, Japan has also recognized the importance of fostering globally competent individuals. The Faculty of Engineering at Niigata University has advanced the diversification and systematization of Education for Fostering Global Competence within its undergraduate curriculum, aligned with the university’s Fourth Mid-Term Plan. First, in the curriculum, a phased framework consisting of “Foundation,” “Application,” and “Advanced” stages was established. Specifically, the “Foundation” stage was developed by reorganizing some required subjects in the first-year courses, while the “Application” stage was reinforced by introducing a new required subject in the second-year course. Additionally, existing global PBL programs were positioned within the “Advanced” stage. Furthermore, a newly launched research-based learning initiative enables first-year students to engage in research on global problem-solving. This study examines the curriculum development process from 2023 onward and proves the impact of these reforms on the step-by-step learning of global competence, using the 2024 academic year as a case study.