グローバル化に向けた大学英語教育への提案（グローバルコミュニケーションツールとしての英語）

抄録

Because of the rapid pace of globalization today, universities in Japan have been expected to change English education and to offer courses where students can acquire English as a tool for global communication. Though the importance of learning English as a tool for global communication has been emphasized, there is usually no clear guidance from university administration about content and methods for teaching English classes in a way that reflects the importance of globalization. Based on the concepts of English as a lingua franca, English as an international language, and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), I defined English as a tool for global communication: First, as having the English ability to think critically and objectively and to convey thoughts and ideas in an organized manner through pair work, discussion, and presentation. Secondly, as having English ability to understand other people and other cultures and to understand and convey our own cultures. With the reference to the European Language Portfolio (ELP) and self-regulated learning theory, a portfolio was designed to help university students to acquire English as a tool for global communication. Pedagogical implications to teach English as a tool for global communication will be also addressed.