PanSIG 2025

OLE Forum: The Road Through Academia: Embracing the Cycle of Reciprocal Learning

18 May 2025, 10:05

1h

BLDG 3/1F-103 (Kanda University of International Studies (神田外語大学))

SIG Forum B3-103 SUN: OLE SIG Forum, Listening SIG Forum, Study Abroad SIG Forum

Speakers

Margit Krause-Ono (Muroran Institute of Technology) Monika Szirmai (Hiroshima International University)Mrs Pornsri Wright (Kanda University of International Studies)

Description

This forum explores the dynamic interplay between language and culture pedagogy through the academic journeys of two educators. The presenters will examine diverse perspectives and methodologies used to introduce new ideas, cultures, and languages to students.
The first presenter, a native Hungarian speaker, began her career as an English language instructor at Kanda University of International Studies and comes full circle at Hiroshima University. At KUIS, she reflects on the challenges and personal growth she experienced teaching international students in multicultural and multilingual environments.
The second presenter, a Thai language educator, prepares graduates for careers requiring Thai language proficiency. This presentation discusses how the Thai Language Program at Kanda University of International Studies fosters student motivation and integrates Thai culture into special university events and study abroad programs.
Both speakers reflect on academic challenges and factors of professional success over three decades in Japanese universities. The OLE forum is anchored in three key themes: language teaching, intercultural communication, and academic commitment.

ABSTRACT

This forum explores the dynamic interplay between language and culture pedagogy through the academic journeys of two educators. The presenters will examine diverse perspectives and methodologies used to introduce new ideas, cultures, and languages to students.
The first presenter, a native Hungarian speaker, began her career as an English language instructor at Kanda University of International Studies and comes full circle at Hiroshima University. At KUIS, she reflects on the challenges and personal growth she experienced teaching international students in multicultural and multilingual environments.

The second presenter, a Thai language educator, prepares graduates for careers requiring Thai language proficiency. This presentation discusses how the Thai Language Program at Kanda University of International Studies fosters student motivation and integrates Thai culture into special university events and study abroad programs.
Both speakers reflect on academic challenges and factors of professional success over three decades in Japanese universities. The OLE forum is anchored in three key themes: language teaching, intercultural communication, and academic commitment.