@article{oai:nagoya.repo.nii.ac.jp:00014778,
 author = {Asakawa, Akihiro},
 journal = {Maximising the Benefits of Internationalisation : Proceedings of the 6th AC21 International Forum 2012, 12-14 June 2012},
 month = {Jun},
 note = {This paper will seek to link the internationalisation of the university with its positive effect on local students from an example of a graduate school which has high concentration of international students. The Graduate School of International Development (GSID), Nagoya University has a mission to develop human capital in developing countries so as to contribute to their home countries’ development. Therefore, of the total student body, about half are international and the rest are Japanese. The international students are from 36 countries, mainly in East Asia and Southeast Asia. This high concentration and diversity of international students in one particular graduate school has a positive effect on local Japanese students. They have close and daily contact with international students not only in the classroom, but also in their daily life. As most of classes are taught in English, English is the de facto official language in GSID. This daily contact with international students and daily use of the English language in the practical communication gives Japanese students the opportunity to gain not only practical English language ability but also insights into intercultural communication, foreign culture and customs. Because of declining population and the economic downturn in the domestic market, there now exists an economic environment in which Japanese companies are increasingly expanding business in overseas emerging countries. Many companies are thus positively looking for ‘Global Human Capital’ with English and other language abilities, overseas experience, and a good understanding of foreign customs and culture. Because of their daily and intense contact with various international students, Japanese students in GSID are likely to be advantageous as this employment trend continues. This paper mainly argues that interaction between international students and local students gives greater benefit in terms of developing ‘Global Human Capital’, which is increasingly becoming important in the Japanese employment market.},
 pages = {57--71},
 title = {Internationalisation of universities and its positive effect on local students: case of the Graduate School of International Development, Nagoya University},
 year = {2012}
}