Faculty Information - SEKI Akinori

■ Profile

Akinori Seki is a Professor at Tokyo Keizai University, specializing in cross-cultural communication and motivation toward learning foreign languages. As the chairperson of the International Exchange Committee at the university, he actively promotes the development of international and multicultural collaboration networks worldwide. Outside of the university, he serves as the President of the Asia Association of Education and Exchange (AAEE), an educational organization with over 20,000 followers on Facebook. Having organized more than 35 international exchange programs in English with university students in Japan, Southeast and South Asia, he diligently observes student attitudes toward English learning and their styles of intercultural communication during these programs. Additionally, he holds the position of the official regional advisor for the Union of Friendship Organizations on People's Diplomacy, Vietnam.

■ Business career

1.	2017/04～	Tokyo Keizai University Center for General Education Professor
2.	2012/04～2013/03	Nepal Tourism and Hotel Management College Guest Professor
3.	2011/03～2012/03	Chulalongkorn University Fuculty of Education Guest Professor
4.	2007/04～2017/03	Tokyo Keizai University Center for General Education Associate Professor
5.	2004/04～2006/03	Niigata Women's College Assistant Professor
6.	1999/08～2004/03	Niigata Women's College Full time Lecturer
7.	1994/04～1998/07	Niigata Kita High School Full-time Teacher
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■ Degree/Academic background

1.		Faculty of Education, Niigata University, Graduated,
2.		〔Master Course〕, Graduate School, Division of Education, Niigata University, Completed,
3.	1994/03/31 Degree Acquisition	Niigata University,

■ Qualification and license

1.

1994/03/31

Specialized certificate for teaching at Junior High School and Senior High School

■ Reseach Areas

cross-cultural exchange, cross-cultural communication, learning motivation, Foreign Language Teaching (Key Word：Cross-cultural Exchange, Cross-cultural communication, Learning motivation, Foreign language learning and teaching)

■ Research Subject

1.	1994/04/01 2021/12/15

■ Book and thesis

1.	2005/11/01	Book	35 Motivational Strategies in Foreign Language Classroom (Collaboration)
2.	2024/02	Article	Realigning divergent paths: Facilitating mutual learning between International Students’ collaboration projects in Nepal and Vietnam Journal of Humanities and Natural Sciences (154),pp.121-143 (Collaboration)
3.	2022/02/25	Article	Self-reflection by bouncing off others : Cross-cultural exchange learning method developed by AAEE pp.217-251 (Collaboration)
4.	2021/02/17	Article	Reflections on Online International Collaboration Projects in Covid Times The Journal of Humanities and Natural Sciences pp.113-146 (Collaboration)
5.	2020/11/05	Article	Impact of the Student-Centered International Student Collaboration Projects in Vietnam. Proceedings Forum on Internationalization in Higher Education 2020, in Cerebration of 60th Anniversary of Foreign Trade University, Vietnam. pp.48-70 (Collaboration)
6.	2020/02/19	Article	Student-Centered International Collaboration Projects in the Age of Multiculturalism The Journal of Humanities and Natural Sciences pp.69-99 (Collaboration)
7.	2019/02/20	Article	The Impact of the SLC on Napali Education and Students with a Special Emphasis on English Language Competency The Journal of Humanities and Natural Sciences (144),pp.195-205 (Single)
8.	2018/02/28	Article	Analyzing the Importance of Cross-Cultural Learning in Modern Society: Reflection on Nepal-Japan Exchange Program 2016 from Nepal Participants' Points of View. The Journal of Humanities and Natural Science (142),pp.69-86 (Single)
9.	2017/02/22	Article	Reflection on the short-term Intercultural Student Exchange Program -Aiming to Build Cultural Competency and English Proficiency―The Mero Sathi Project in Nepal The Journal of Humanities and Natural Sciences 140,pp.17-29 (Single)
10.	2016/02/24	Article	The Positive Effects of the Buddy Model in International Student Exchange The Journal of Humanities and Natural Sciences 138,pp.73-90 (Single)
11.	2015/03/23	Article	Observation on English Education in Nepal The Journal of Humanities and Natural Sciences (Single)
12.	2015/02/17	Article	Promoting English language Learning through Activating Friendship Motivation NELTA Proceedings 2014 (Single)
13.	2006/07	Book	Introduction to English Learning Advisor (Collaboration)
14.	2010/05/27	Book	"Bridge of Smiles": With Gratitude from Nepal (Collaboration)
15.	2009/03/04	Article	「Motivational and Attitudinal Factors Influencing English Study of Japanese Tertiary Level Students」 (29号),pp.pp.47-66. (Single)
16.	2000/11/11	Article	Bullying and Biracial Children in Japan (Collaboration)
17.	1999/03/01	Article	A Longitudinal Investigation of the Development of Attitude Towards English Learning of Underachieving Learners. (Single)
18.	2011/02/23	Article	Reflections on the Activities of Study Advisors in Tertiary Education in Japan The Journal of Humanities and Natural Sciences pp.pp.95-109. (Single)
19.	2010/02/24	Article	Reflection on the Three Faculties English Curriculum at Tokyo Keizai University Towards Further Development of Educational Methods for Advanced Level Learners of English pp.pp.73-105. (Single)
20.	2006/03/01	Article	Development of a Motivational English Learning Model and Investigation of the Effect of Teaching Based on this Model pp.129-141 (Single)
21.	2000/03/01	Article	Reflections on Junior College English Education : What We Can Learn Through Through Students' Feedback pp.103-119 (Single)
22.	1996/03/01	Article	Comparison of Negotiation of Meaning in NS-NNS and NNS-NNS　Interaction (Single)
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■ Academic conference presentation

1.	2023/12/04	The Neccesity of Asian Youthe Employment (Horasis Asia Meeting 2023)
2.	2023/10/23	Recovering Time, Education and Productivity Lost to COVID (Horasis Global Meeting 2023)
3.	2023/03/05	A Consideration of the Qualities Educators Should Possess in a Diverse World -Insights Gained through Supporting International Exchange and Multicultural Collaboration Projects in the Asian Region- (17th Education and Development Conference [2023])
4.	2022/11/20	Extending Gender Diversity to all Parts of Asia (Horasis Asia Meeting)
5.	2022/09/25	Nurturing Creative, Open and Transparent Leaders in Uncertain Times. (Horasis India Meeting)
6.	2021/12/14	A New Approach to Cross-Cultural Exchange Programs ーAAEE Cross-Cultural Learning Methodー (2021 ANPOR-APCA Annual Conference)
7.	2021/03/07	Fostering International Collaboration in Education: A Comparative Case Study of Student Exchange Programs in Vietnam and Nepal (16th Education and Development Conference [EDC2021])
8.	2020/03/13	Delivering Graduate Outcomes - A Case for Student-Centered International
9.	2019/11/08	Student-Centered International Collaboration Projects in the Asian Context (2019 ANPOR-APCA Annual Conference, Chiang Mai, Thailand)
10.	2019/03/06	Reflection on Internationalization of the Japanese Education Since 1980s (13th Annual Education and Development Conference)
11.	2018/11/29	Impact of Two-Week Intensive International Camp on the Development of Intercultural Awareness of Tertiary Students (ANPOR Annual Conference)
12.	2018/11/09	The Reality of Internalization of Education in Japan (EIG (Educational Internalization Conferences) National Research Project/KHGD/16-20 Development Policy to Promote Vietnam Educational Internalization)
13.	2018/03/06	Conflict Management in International Cultural Exchange Programs (13th Annual Education and Development Conference)
14.	2018/02/17	The Importance of Cross-Cultural Learning: Nepali Students' Reflection on an Exchange Program with Japanese Students (the 23rd International Conference of Nepal English Language Teachers' Association (NELTA))
15.	2017/02/24	The Constructive Impact of Short-term Exchange Projects among Nepalese and Japanese Students (the 22nd International Conference of Nepal English Language Teachers' Association (NELTA))
16.	2016/11/10	Developing Intercultural Learning and Competency through a Student Exchange Program: Implications for Students and Teachers (2016 ANPOR Annual Conference, Siem Reap, Cambodia)
17.	2016/03/07	An Investigation of ‘Buddy Model’ on Learning New Cultures (Twentieth International Conference of NELTA)
18.	2015/11/27	Effect of ‘Buddy Model’ on Learning New Cultures through Short-Term Intercultural Student Exchange Programs (ANPOR Conference Bangkok 2015)
19.	2015/02/17	Motivating Students to Learn English through International Cultural Exchange Activities. (Ninteenth International Conference of NELTA)
20.	2014/11/30	Development and Reality of English Language Education in Nepal (2014 Asian Network for Public Opinion Research Conference, Niigata, Japan.)
21.	2014/11/30	English Language Proficiency of Vietnamese Students Majoring in Economics (2014 Asian Network for Public Opinion Research Conference, Niigata, Japan.)
22.	2014/08/09	Fostering Intercultural Awareness through International Student Exchange Activities across Asia (ULAB 2nd International Conference on English Language Teaching and Learning, bangladesh)
23.	2014/03/06	Asia's Future depends on the Young Generation (Ninth Annual Education and Development Conference)
24.	2000/11	Parents Preparing Biracial Children for Japanese Public Education (JACET National Conference)
25.	1995/09/05	Comparison of Negotiation of Meaning in NS-NNS and NNS-NNS Interaction (JACET National Conference)
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■ Lecturer and lecture

1.	2024/03/23	Transition of Foreign Language Education in Japan (Srinakharinwirot University)
2.	2023/10/14	Ten characteristics of Vietnamese students compared with Japanese students　-Cultural Factors Affecting Their Sttitudes and Behaviors. (Foreign Trade University)
3.	2022/10/05	Be the Captain, Hold the Wheel, Rides to The Big Sea (BINUS University)
4.	2022/01/05	Embracing Diversity Through Intercultural Collaboration (BINUS University)
5.	2019/11/05	The Role of Student-Centered International Collaboration Projects in delivering student outcomes - A case for Cross cultural experiences in Nepal and Vietnam- (Ramkhamhaeng University, Thailand)
6.	2015/11/29	Role of International Exchange Activities
7.	2015/10/30	The Liberal Arts Education in Japanese Universities and the Recent Move by the Japanese Government to Abolish Social Sciences and Humanities.
8.	2014/11/01	Private and public higher education in Japan and in Vietnam
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■ Main Courses Taught

1.	Cross-cultural Communication
2.	Special Seminar (Cross-cultural Communication)
3.	Graduaton Thesis
4.	Reading English Research Papers (Graduate School)

■ Educational ability

● Practice example of education method
1.	2023/12/23～2023/12/30	Bangladesh-Japan Exchange Project 2023 バングラデシュ―日本国際交流プロジェクト実施責任者
2.	2021/03/09～2021/03/14	International Student Summit on SDGs 2021 AAEE x ENVIRONMENT ~ UNITE 実施責任者
● Announcement concerning education
1.	2013/01	"Introduction of student life in Japan", Special lecture at SMA6 Jakarta in Indonesia.
● Matter that should be mentioned specially in others educational activity
1.	2016/08/17～2016/08/26	Nepal-Japan Exchange Program 2016. Supervisor
2.	2016/08/14～2016/08/26	Vietnam-Japan Exchange Program 2016. Chief Director
3.	2016/02/12～2016/02/24	Mero Sathi Exchange Project August in Nepal 2016. Supervisor
4.	2015/09/04～2015/09/15	Mero Sathi Exchange Project August in Nepal& Thailand 2015. Supervisor
5.	2015/08/15～2015/08/25	Mero Sathi Exchange Project August in Nepal. Supervisor
6.	2015/02/28～2015/03/10	Japan-Nepal Student Exchange and Poverty Challenge Project 2015. Chief Director
7.	2014/08/30～2014/09/10	"Vietnam-Japan Youth Exchange 2014" Chief Director
8.	2014/03/08～2014/03/18	Nepal Poverty Challenge & Student Exchage 2014, Chief Director
9.	2013/02/27～2013/03/15	Nepal Poverty Challenge & Student Exchage 2013 Chief Director
10.	2012/11/02	International Mathematics Context, Chied Director
11.	2012/03/17～2012/04/03	"Thai-Japan-NepalInternational Youth Exchange 2012" Chief Director
12.	2012/02/15～2012/02/25	"Nepal-Japan Youth Exchange 2013 in NEPAL" Chief Director
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■ Activity in society

1.	2021/08	Keynote speech at IELTS for better Vietnam
2.	2020/02～2020/03	Journal referring: Asian Journal for Public Opinion Research (AJPOR)

■ Belonging society

1.	2008/04	Asia Association of Education and Exchange
2.	2018/04	The Asian Network for Public Opinion Research (ANPOR)

■ Committee and society

1.	2009/04/01～	Asia Association of Education and Exchange President
2.	2019/10/30	Binh Phuoc Union of Friendship Organizations on People Diplomacy, Vietnam Adviser of Binh Phuoc Union of Friendship Organizations on People Diplomacy, Vietnam