MARSHALL KIYOSHI HIGA

Last Updated :2026/10/02

Affiliations, Positions
Institute for Foreign Language Research and Education, Associate Professor
Web Site
https://mhiga.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/
E-mail
mhigahiroshima-u.ac.jp
Self-introduction
My interests include intercultural communication, computer-assisted language learning, active-learning and English for specific purposes. I have the experience of having taught at the nursery, elementary, junior high, senior high, college and university levels. My current research focuses on vocabulary acquisition and reading software development. I also currently serve as one of the Hiroshima University Judo Club coaches.

Basic Information

Major Professional Backgrounds

  • 2026/06/15, Hiroshima University Sports Center, Researcher
  • 2020/04/01, Hiroshima University, Institute for Foreign Language Research and Education, Associate Professor
  • 2017/01/01, 2020/03/31, National Institute of Technology, Matsue College, Department of Science and Humanities, Associate Professor
  • 2013/04/01, 2016/12/31, National Institute of Technology, Matsue College, Department of Science and Humanities, Lecturer

Educational Backgrounds

  • Hiroshima University

Academic Degrees

  • Hiroshima University

Research Fields

  • Humanities;Linguistics;Foreign language education

Research Keywords

  • Second Language Acquisition

Affiliated Academic Societies

  • Japan Society for Medical English Education, 2021/07
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  • JALT CALL, 2022/05
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  • The Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT) - Hiroshima Chapter
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Educational Activity

Course in Charge

  1. 2026, Liberal Arts Education Program1, 1Term, CommunicationIＡ
  2. 2026, Liberal Arts Education Program1, 3Term, CommunicationIＡ
  3. 2026, Liberal Arts Education Program1, 4Term, CommunicationIＡ
  4. 2026, Liberal Arts Education Program1, 1Term, CommunicationIＡ
  5. 2026, Liberal Arts Education Program1, 1Term, CommunicationIＡ
  6. 2026, Liberal Arts Education Program1, 1Term, CommunicationIＡ
  7. 2026, Liberal Arts Education Program1, 2Term, CommunicationIＡ
  8. 2026, Liberal Arts Education Program1, 2Term, CommunicationIＡ
  9. 2026, Liberal Arts Education Program1, 2Term, CommunicationIＡ
  10. 2026, Liberal Arts Education Program1, 2Term, CommunicationIＡ
  11. 2026, Liberal Arts Education Program1, 3Term, Communication IIＡ
  12. 2026, Liberal Arts Education Program1, 3Term, Communication IIＡ
  13. 2026, Liberal Arts Education Program1, 3Term, Communication IIＡ
  14. 2026, Liberal Arts Education Program1, 3Term, Communication IIＡ
  15. 2026, Liberal Arts Education Program1, 4Term, Communication IIＡ
  16. 2026, Liberal Arts Education Program1, 4Term, Communication IIＡ
  17. 2026, Liberal Arts Education Program1, 4Term, Communication IIＡ
  18. 2026, Liberal Arts Education Program1, 4Term, Communication IIＡ
  19. 2026, Liberal Arts Education Program1, 2Term, Advanced English for Communication
  20. 2026, Undergraduate Education, 1Term, Advanced Listening in English AI
  21. 2026, Undergraduate Education, 2Term, Advanced Listening in English AII

Research Activities

Academic Papers

  1. Designing Vocabulary-Based Language Materials for Japanese Healthcare Students, Hiroshima Studies in Language and Language Education, 17-32, 20260301
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  2. Delivering a Medical English Word List through Flipped Learning, Journal of Medical English Education, 24(2), 42-42, 202506
  3. Enhancing Vocabulary Learning: An Original Online Platform for University EFL Students, Journal of Medical English Education, 23(2), 41-41, 202406
  4. Weight Loss for Participants of the All Japan Technical College Judo Championships, The Arts and Sciences of Judo Interdisciplinary journal of International Judo Federation, 5(1), 37-42, 202507
  5. ★, Introducing a vocabulary web application into a medical English course, Journal of Medical English Education, 24(1), 16-21, 20250201
  6. ★, Delivering an ESP Pedagogic Word List: Integrating Corpus Analysis, Materials Design, and Software Development, LANGUAGES, 10(3), 20250228
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  7. Learning Terms and Word Parts on a Medical English Course, Hiroshima Studies in Language and Language Education Issue 27, 27, 61-76, 20240301
  8. Exploring Directions for Improving General English Writing Courses through the TOEIC® Writing Test, Hiroshima Studies in Language and Language Education, 1-15, 20240301
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  9. Working with an endoscopy department to aid communication in English, Journal of Medical English Education, 22(1), 37-37, 20230601
  10. Developing a software resource for medical English vocabulary, Journal of Medical English Education, 22(1), 39-39, 20230601
  11. A Pedagogical Framework for the Development of Software for EFL Learners, Hiroshima Studies in Language and Language Education, 63-77, 20230301
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  12. Investigating the English Language Needs of Hospital Medical Teams, Hiroshima Studies in Language and Language Education, 17-30, 20230301
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  13. Developing English-language video materials at a university hospital, Journal of Medical English Education, 21(3), 147-151, 20221001
  14. Making Instructional Videos for a University Hospital, Journal of Medical English Education, 21(2), 29-29, 20220601
  15. Expanding a Third-Year Medical English Curriculum at a Japanese National University, Hiroshima Studies in Language and Language Education, 1-13, 20220301
  16. EFL Motivating Factors in Japanese Non-English/Intercultural Studies University Majors: A Mixed-Methods Approach, Hiroshima Studies in Language and Language Education, 121-136, 20220301
  17. Eye Tracking in Second Language Acquisition and Bilingualism (Aline Godfroid) - Reviewed by Marshall Higa, JALT Journal, 43(2), 257-260, 20211101
  18. A PBL-oriented English class to foster globally competent engineers, A PBL-oriented English class to foster globally competent future engineers The 14th International Symposium on Advances in Technology Education (ISATE) 2021 Proceedings, 46-52, 202108
  19. ★, Using Eye-tracking Equipment to Improve Reading Strategies on Standardized Tests, Proceedings of the 13th International Symposium on Advances in Technology Education (ISATE), 95-98, 201909
  20. Approach to an Effective Writing Class Based on Collegiality, The Council of College English Teachers Research Reports, 75-84, 201803
  21. Altering English Test Layouts to Cater to All Students, The Council of College English Teachers, 205-214, 201803
  22. Inclusive Practices in EFL Testing Protocol at Technical Colleges in Japan, Proceedings of the 11th International Symposium on Advances in Technology Education (ISATE), 528-532, 201709
  23. Approach to an Integrated English Curriculum - Based on Model Core Curriculum, The Council of College English Teachers, 11-19, 201603
  24. Developing an online corpus and teaching materials for writing technical papers in English, Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium on Advances in Technology Education (ISATE), 106-109, 201509
  25. Japanese Nursing English Textbook Adaptation to Teach Cross-Cultural Communication Awareness, Proceedings of the SIETAR Japan 26th Annual Conference, Spring 2012 SIETAR Japan Newsletter, 12-14, 201203
  26. Passive Communication & Social Networking: Initial Results of Facebook Use and Cyber Stalking in Japan, The Bulletin of Hijiyama University, 31-59, 201112

Publications such as books

  1. 2026/02/27, The 18th International Symposium on Advances in Technology Education, Applying optical character recognition and deep learning to a web application for studying English words in a specialized field of study, National Institute of Technology (KOSEN), Toyota College, 2026, 02, Report, Joint work, English, Okamoto, S. Ashida, Y. Higa, M. K. Morita, M. Kawakami, T., 978-4-600-01682-1, 3
  2. 2022/02/01, Be the Change! - Transforming Our Future with the SDGs, SDGs, Content and Language Integrated Learning, English, Kaibunsha, 2022, 02, Textbook, Joint work, English and Japanese, Marshall Higa Atsushi Nagai Keiso Tatsukawa, 978-4-87571-171-1, 115

Invited Lecture, Oral Presentation, Poster Presentation

  1. Applying optical character recognition and deep learning to a web application for studying English words in a specialized field of study, Okamoto, S. Ashida, Y. Morita, M. Kawakami, T., The 18th International Symposium on Advances in Technology Education, 2025/09/09, Without Invitation, Japanese, International Symposium on Advances in Technology Education, Toyota City Welfare Center
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  2. Bridging Word Lists and Vocabulary Acquisition: A Pedagogic Medical English List for Japanese University Students, Walter Davies Simon Fraser, British Association for Applied Linguistics 2025, 2025/09/05, Without Invitation, English, British Association for Applied Linguistics, University of Glasgow
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  3. Foreign Resident's Healthcare Experiences in Japan: Insights for English-medium Medical Communication Education, Jun Iwata Rie Sato Shudong Wang, The 8th JANET Conference on Nursing English, 2026/07/21, Without Invitation, English, JAPAN Association FOR NURSING ENGLISH TEACHING, Eikei University
  4. Designing Vocabulary-Based Healthcare Materials for First-Year Students at Hiroshima University, Walter Davies Simon Fraser, The 8th JANET Conference on Nursing English, 2026/07/20, Without Invitation, English, JAPAN ASSOCIATION FOR NURSING ENGLISH TEACHING, Eikei University
  5. Introducing English for Healthcare at a Pre-Specialist Stage on a Medical Campus, Simon Fraser Akiko Tatsumi Walter Davies, 29th JASMEE Conference, 2026/07/12, Without Invitation, English, Japan Society for Medical English Education, Kansai Medical University, Faculty of Medicine
  6. Documenting Medical English in Neurosurgery at a Japanese Hospital, Davies Walter Simon Fraser Takashi Sadatomo, 29th JASMEE Conference, 2026/07/12, Without Invitation, English, Japan Society for Medical English Education, Kansai Medical University, Faculty of Medicine
  7. Challenges in Information-Giving during Medical Interviews: A Survey of 302 Foreign Residents on the Need for Direct Communication, Jun Iwata John Telloyan Lynne Murphy Rie Sato Shudong Wang, 29th JASMEE Conference, 2026/07/11, Without Invitation, English, Japan Society for Medical English Education, Kansai Medical University, Faculty of Medicine
  8. Delivering a Medical English Word List through Flipped Learning, Marshall Higa Simon Fraser Walter Davies, The 28th JASMEE Academic Meeting, 2025/07/13, Without Invitation, English, Japan Society for Medical English Education, Iseikai International General Hospital
  9. Enhancing Vocabulary Learning: An Original Online Platform for University EFL Students, Simon Fraser Walter Davies, The 27th JASMEE Academic Meeting, 2024/07/14, Without Invitation, English, Japan Association for Medical English Education, Nagoya Congress Center
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  10. Developing a Word List in Parallel with Medical English Materials, Simon Fraser Walter Davies Marshall Higa, Vocab@Vic 2023, 2023/12/15, Without Invitation, English, Vocab@, University of Victoria, Wellington
  11. English Vocabulary Learning Software Developed by Students at a National Institute of Technology (KOSEN), Ashida Yoichiro, ISATE (International Symposium on Advances in Technology Education), 2023/09/13, Without Invitation, English, ISATE Council, Matsue Terrsa
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  12. Developing Vocabulary Learning Software for Medical English Students, Walter Davies Simon Fraser, Hiroshima Lexical Research Forum, 2023/09/10, Without Invitation, English, Hiroshima Lexical Research Forum, Online
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  13. Integrating materials with lists of words and word parts in English for Medical Purposes, Fraser, Simon; Higa, Marshall; Davies, Walter, British Association for Applied Linguistics, 56th Annual Conference, 2023/08/25, Without Invitation, English, BAAL Conference 2023 Conference Secretariat, University of York
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  14. Working with an endoscopy department to aid communication in English, Walter Davies, Marshall Higa, Simon Fraser, The 26th JASMEE Academic Meeting, 2023/07/04, Without Invitation, English, Japan Society for Medical English Education, Hitotsubashi Hall
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  15. Developing a software resource for medical English vocabulary, Walter Davies, Simon Fraser, The 26th JASMEE Academic Meeting, 2023/07/04, Without Invitation, English, Japan Society for Medical English Education, Hitotsubashi Hall
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  16. Developing Cloud-based Software for Japanese EFL Learners that Combines Text Analysis with Word List Management, JALT CALL 2023, 2023/06/04, Without Invitation, English, JALT CALL, Kumamoto-jo Hall
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  17. Maximizing your experience while studying in Japan, Judo experience and maximizing your experience while studying in Japan, 2022/12/03, With Invitation, English, National Institute of Technology, Matsue College Exchange Students Working Group, Hiroshima University
  18. Making Instructional Video for a University Hospital, Walter Davies Simon Fraser, The 25th JASMEE Academic Meeting, 2022/07/16, Without Invitation, English, Japan Society for Medical English Education, Japan Education Center
  19. Using Eye-Tracking Equipment to Improve Test-Taking Strategies of the TOEIC, JALT2021: Reflections and New Perspectives, 2021/11/14, Without Invitation, English, The Japan Association for Language Teaching, Online
  20. A Tutorial to Make Your Online Classes Look Like a YouTube Video, JALT2021: Reflections and New Perspectives, 2021/11/12, Without Invitation, English, The Japan Association for Language Teaching, Online
  21. Building better social relationships in the classroom, with Any Questions?, Simon Capper James Ronald, Okayama JALT Monthly Meeting, October 2021, 2021/10/23, With Invitation, English, Okayama JALT, Online
  22. A PBL-Oriented English Class to Foster Globally Competent Future Engineers, Matsuda, S., Horiuchi, T., Ashraful, A., Salsgiver, J., 14th International Symposium on Advances in Technology Education 17-20 August 2021, 2021/08/19, Without Invitation, English, Online
  23. Using Eye-tracking Equipment to Improve Reading Strategies on Standardized Tests, 13th International Symposium on Advances in Technology Education, 2019/09/19, Without Invitation, English, Shunan-Shi-Bunkakaikan
  24. A Case Study on Test Formatting to Improve Assessment in EFL Classrooms, 14th Annual CamTESOL Conference, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 2018/02/06, Without Invitation, English, CamTESOL, Institute of Technology Cambodia (ITC)
  25. Strategies in Test Assessment to Promote Inclusive Practices in an EFL Classroom, Hiroshima JALT 2017 Conference and Book Fair, 2017/12/03, Without Invitation, English, Hiroshima JALT, Hiroshima YMCA
  26. Inclusive Practices in EFL Testing Protocol at Technical Colleges in Japan, The 11th Symposium on Advances in Technology Education (ISATE), 2017/09/20, Without Invitation, English, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore
  27. Japanese Nursing English Textbook Adaptation to Teach Cross-Cultural Communication Awareness, SIETAR Japan 26th Annual Conference, 2012/10/30, Without Invitation, English, SIETAR Japan
  28. Intercultural communication between ALTs and JTEs, Hiroshima JET Midyear Conference 2015, 2015/01/21, With Invitation, Hiroshima Prefectural Board of Education, Hiroshima YMCA International Culture Center

Awards

  1. 2017, The Council of College English Teachers (COCET) Research Award, The Council of College English Teachers (COCET)

External Funds

Acceptance Results of Competitive Funds

  1. Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B), 2025, 2028
  2. Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C), Mapping Communication and the Use of English within the Practice of Medicine, 2022, 2022
  3. Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists, Developing an Integrated Software Platform to Improve Reading Fluency and Comprehension, 2020, 2024
  4. Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C), 2018, 2021
  5. Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C), Inclusive Practices to Improve Fairness and Performance on EFL Exams, 2017, 2019

Social Activities

History as Committee Members

  1. ICT Subcommittee, 2024/04, Japan Society for Medical English Education
  2. Publicity Chair, 2021/12, Hiroshima JALT

Organizing Academic Conferences, etc.

  1. Hiroshima JALT 2021 Biennial Conference, Chair, 2021/04, 2021/12
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Other Social Contributions

  1. The 2nd Hiroshima University Momiji Cup English Speech Contest, Chief Judge, The 2nd Hiroshima University Momiji Cup English Speech Contest, Hiroshima University English Speaking Society (ESS), The 2nd Hiroshima University Momiji Cup English Speech Contest, 2026/01/17, 2026/01/17, Higashi-Hiroshima Arts and Culture Hall Kurara, Main Hall (Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima), Others, Others, College students
  2. The 41st Chugoku District KOSEN English Speech Contest, Chief Judge, The 41st Chugoku District KOSEN English Speech Contest, National Institute of Technology, Kure College, The 41st Chugoku District KOSEN English Speech Contest, 2025/10/18, 2025/10/19, Audio-Visual Classroom, Library Building 1F, National Institute of Technology, Kure College (2-11 Aga-Minami, Kure, Hiroshima), Others, Others, High school students
  3. 2025Global Mirai Juku in Hiroshima, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, Hiroshima Organization for Global Peace, 2025/08/10, 2025/08/10, Hiroshima City Plaza for Town Development through Citizen Exchange, Lecturer, Lecture, High school students
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  4. 2024 Global Mirai Juku in Hiroshima, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, Hiroshima Organization for Global Peace, 2024/08/11, 2024/08/11, Hiroshima City Plaza for Town Development through Citizen Exchange, Lecturer, Seminar or workshop, High school students
  5. 2023 Global Mirai Juku in Hiroshima, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, Hiroshima Organization for Global Peace, 2023/09/24, 2023/09/24, Hiroshima City Plaza for Town Development through Citizen Exchange, Seminar or workshop, High school students
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  6. 2022 Institute for Foreign Language Research and Education Educational Practical Report Meeting,, Discussing the SDGs in an English Communication Class: a CLIL Approach, Hiroshima University Institute for Foreign Language Research and Education, 2023/03/03, 2023/03/03, Lecturer, Lecture, Teachers
  7. 31st Foreign Language Teaching and Research Meeting, Advanced: Class Management with Moodle, Institute for Foreign Language Research and Education, 2023/03/03, 2023/03/03, Hiroshima University Integrated Arts and Sciences Bldg. J, 209, 307, Lecturer, Seminar or workshop, Teachers
  8. High School Presentation Competition, High School Presentation Competition, Assumption Kokusai Junior and Senior High School, 2023/02/01, 2023/02/01, Assumption Kokusai Junior and Senior High School, Others, Others, High school students
  9. 2022 Global Mirai Juku in Hiroshima, Japanese-American Internment Camps (SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities), Hiroshima Organization for Global Peace, 2022/09/25, 2022/09/25, Hiroshima City Plaza for Town Development through Citizen Exchange, Lecturer, Seminar or workshop, High school students
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  10. 2020 Institute for Foreign Language Research and Education, Educational Practical Report Meeting, Teaching English to a Generation of SNS Users, Institute for Foreign Language Research and Education, 2021/03/05, 2021/03/05, Hiroshima University, Lecturer, Seminar or workshop, Teachers
  11. Teacher's License Renewal Course, Active Learning with ALTs to Develop Intercultural Understanding, Hiroshima University Institute for Foreign Language Research and Education, 2021/08/16, Lecturer, Seminar or workshop, Teachers
  12. Future Leaders' Program for Global Peace, Internment: Japanese Camps in the North America after Pearl Harbor, Hiroshima for Global Peace, 2021/09/26, Lecturer, Seminar or workshop, High school students
  13. Teacher's License Renewal Course, Combining Active Learning with a Course Textbook During Team-teaching, Institute for Foreign Language Research and Education, 2020/08/21, 2020/08/21, Lecturer

History as Peer Reviews of Academic Papers

  1. 2023, ISATE (International Symposium on Advances in Technology Education), Others, Editorial Committee Member, 7
  2. 2017, International Symposium on Advances in Technology Education, Others, Editorial Committee Member, 3