English Training Needs of Japanese University Students Participating in the Hiroshima-Hawaii Cultural Exchange Project: A Task-Based Needs Analysis

Namiko Sakoda

This study conducted a needs analysis of Japanese university students participating in the Hiroshima-Hawaii Cultural Exchange Project to inform the development of a task-based English curriculum. Based on 22 stakeholder interviews and a questionnaire, 10 target tasks were identified. Students prioritized practical tasks, such as using public transportation and making okonomiyaki, whereas faculty members emphasized fundamental tasks, such as self-introductions and small talk. Task priorities also differed depending on whether students had previously visited Hawaii.

JACET 62nd International Convention Selected Papers

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