FUYUKO TAKITA

Last Updated :2026/10/02

Affiliations, Positions
Morito Institute of Global Higher Education, Associate Professor
E-mail
ftakitahiroshima-u.ac.jp

Basic Information

Educational Backgrounds

  • Hiroshima City University, Graduate School of Interntaional Studies, Sociolinguistics, JAPAN, 2009/04, 2015/03
  • University of Birmingham, United Kingdom, 2007/09, 2008/05
  • Argpsy University, USA, 2003/09, 2005/05
  • Chaminade University, USA, 1995/09, 1997/05
  • Chaminade University, USA, 1995/12, 1997/12
  • Chaminade University, School of Letters, USA, 1992/09, 1994/12
  • Kansai Gaidai University, Japan, 1990/04, 1992/03

Academic Degrees

  • Master, University of Birmingham
  • Master in Professional Counseling, Argosy University
  • Master of Business Administration, Chaminade University
  • Master, Chaminade University
  • PhD in International Studies (Sociolinguistics), Hiroshima City University Graduate School

Research Fields

  • Humanities;Linguistics;Foreign language education

Research Keywords

  • Intercultural Studies, Sociolinguistics, Global Communication, Cross-cultural Negotiation, English Education, Intercultural Communication Studies

Affiliated Academic Societies

  • Japan Society for Peace Education, 2025
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  • The World Association of Lesson Studies (WALS), 2024/08
  • CONISAN (Council of International Student Advisors of National Universities), 2025/10
  • J-CLIL-Content and Language Integrated Learning, 2022/08
  • The Japan Association for Global Competency for Education(JAGCE), 2024/08
  • IPRA (International Pragmatic Association), 2014/61

Educational Activity

Course in Charge

  1. 2026, Liberal Arts Education Program1, Intensive, INU Special Intensive Course
  2. 2026, Undergraduate Education, Second Semester, Reading Academic Texts
  3. 2026, Undergraduate Education, Second Semester, Research Tutorial I
  4. 2026, Undergraduate Education, 1Term, Research Tutorial II
  5. 2026, Undergraduate Education, 1Term, Introductory Japanese A-1
  6. 2026, Undergraduate Education, 3Term, Introductory Japanese A-1
  7. 2026, Undergraduate Education, 2Term, Introductory Japanese A-2
  8. 2026, Undergraduate Education, 3Term, Introductory Japanese A-1
  9. 2026, Undergraduate Education, 3Term, Introductory Japanese A-1
  10. 2026, Undergraduate Education, 4Term, Introductory Japanese A-2
  11. 2026, Undergraduate Education, 4Term, Introductory Japanese A-2
  12. 2026, Undergraduate Education, Second Semester, Lectures on principle of research methods in humanities and social scienceI
  13. 2026, Undergraduate Education, First Semester, Lectures on principle of research methods in humanities and social scienceII
  14. 2026, Undergraduate Education, 2Term, Study on Japanese Companies and Social Entrepreneurship
  15. 2026, Undergraduate Education, 3Term, Study on Japanese Companies and Social Entrepreneurship
  16. 2026, Undergraduate Education, 3Term, Cross-cultural Negotiation I
  17. 2026, Undergraduate Education, 4Term, Cross-cultural Negotiation II
  18. 2026, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , 2Term, Studies of Intercultural Understanding and English Language Education
  19. 2026, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , Year, Special Study (April 2026 Master's Students)
  20. 2026, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , Year, Special Study (October 2026 Master's Students)
  21. 2026, Graduate Education (Doctoral Program) , Year, Special Study (April 2026 Doctoral Students)
  22. 2026, Graduate Education (Doctoral Program) , Year, Special Study (October 2026 Doctoral Students)
  23. 2026, Undergraduate Education, Second Semester, Research Tutorial I

Research Activities

Academic Papers

  1. Cultivating Intercultural Competence and Global Awareness in Higher Education: A Longitudinal Study of Students from Multicultural Backgrounds in an International Student Seminar Program in Japan, Journal of Morito Institute of Global Higher Education, 8, 1-16, 20260331
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  2. Intensive Course for Japanese Initiative for the future of Syrian Refugees JISR International Students, Hiroshima University International Education, 29, 23-32, 20250930
  3. ★, Measuring global citizenship via transformative learning: BEVI assessment of internationalization, Elsevier Social Sciences & Humanities Open, 14(103691), 202609
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  4. Intensive Course for Japanese Initiative for the future of Syrian Refugees JISR International Students, Hiroshima University International Education, 28, 23-30, 202409
  5. Intensive Course for Japanese Initiative for the future of Syrian Refugees JISR International Students Education, Hiroshima University International Education, 27, 67-73, 20230930
  6. Teaching Culture and Peace Teaching May Matter: A case Study: International Seminar in Hiroshima 2023., Aarhus University, Department of Management Pure.au.dk, 202405
  7. Intercultural Sensitivity and its Impact on Ethnocentric Attitudes in Intercultural Communication, Hiroshima Studies in Language and Language Education, No.23, 193-200, 20200301
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  8. Interactional Dominance in International Baccalaureate and University Classroom Discourse: An Intercultural Perspective, Hiroshima Studies in Language and Language Education, No.20, 95-114, 20170301
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  9. A Pilot Implementation of the Hiroshima University English Can-Do List, ARERE Annual Review of English Language Education in Japan, Volume 30, 287-302, 20190301
  10. Exploring Intercultural Competence at Meetings in a Multicultural Workplace in Japan, Hiroshima Studies in Language and Language Education, No.22, 121-131, 20190301
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  11. Incorporating the TOEIC Speaking and Writing Test into Regular First-year English Writing Classes, Hiroshima Studies in Language and Language Education, No.23, 137-148, 20200301
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  12. Constructing Cultural Identity: Intercultural Adaptation and Transformation Demonstrated by Integrated Global Studies (IGS) Students at Hiroshima University, Journal of Morito Institute of Global Higher Education No.4, No.4(17), 39-56, 20220331
  13. ★, International Students' Perceptions towards Thier Learning Experience in an International Network Seminar in Japan: During and Post the COVID-19 Pandemic, MDPI Sustainability: Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Education: Lesson Learned, Future Development and Change, 15(11), 20230520
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  14. Power Relations and Interactional Dominance Among Multicultural Workers in Meetings., Hiroshima Studies in Language and Language Education, pp.151-pp.162, 20160301
  15. Asymmetries in the Distribution of Power in the Multicultural Workplace: Reducing Imbalances with Intercultural Communicative Competence. Hiroshima City University Graduate School of International Studies. Doctoral Thesis, Doctoral Thesis Hiroshima City University Graduate School of International Studies, p.1-p.243, 20140301
  16. Negotiating Politely Across Cultures : Comparison of Linguistic Strategies among International Students in Japan., Journal of Modern Education review, 3(8), p.20-p.35, 20130801
  17. Conflicting Perceptions of Power among Multicultural Workers from Multicultural　Background., Hiroshima Studies in Language and Language Education, p.205-p.229, 20120301
  18. ★, Classroom Exercise for Effective Negotiation across Cultures, Pragmatic Resouces for Teachers, 1, 46-48, 201206
  19. Effective Negotiation Styles across Cultures, 45th Anuual Meeting of the BAAL Book of Abstract, 65, 20121001
  20. Comparison of Linguistic Strategies among International Students in Japan, Hiroshima Studies in Language and Language Education, 203-221, 20130301
  21. The Development of a Hiroshima University English Can-Do List, Hiroshima Studies in Language and Language Education, 20, 185-200, 20170301
  22. Imbalance of Power in Interaction Among Multicultural Communicators, Language and Culture in a Global Era: Theories and Practices: Special Issue Volume IV: JOURNAL OF RESEACH AND PEDAGOGY of OTEMAE UNIVERSITY, Volume IV(Number 4), p.82-p.96, 20180331
  23. Comparison of Linguistic Strategies among International Students in Japan, Hiroshima Studies in Language and Language Education, 203-221, 2013
  24. Reconsidering the Concept of Negative Politeness 'Enryo' in Japan, Hiroshima Studies in Language and Language Education, 0(0), 189-196, 2012
  25. Conflicting Perceptions of Power Relations among Workers from Multicultural Backgrounds, 205-229, 2014
  26. Conflicting Perceptions of Power Relations among Workers from Multicultural Backgrounds, Hiroshima Studies in Language and Language Education, 205-229, 20140301

Publications such as books

  1. Effective Writing for Global Communication: Email, Paragraph, and Essay, Eihosha, 2020, 10, Joint work, English & Japanese, Kazunichi ENOKIDA, Walter DAVIES, Fuyuko TAKITA, 978-4-269-32012-3
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  2. Asymmetries in the Distribution of Power in the Multicultural Workplace: Reducing Imbalances with Intercultural Competence, Keisuisha, 2020, 03, Scholarly Book, Single work, English, ISBN978-4-86327-517-1, 202, 202
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  3. 2014/02, Global Issues Towards Peace, 2014, 02, Textbook, Compilation, 9784523177418, 112

Invited Lecture, Oral Presentation, Poster Presentation

  1. "Cultivating Global Mindset and Promoting Global Citizenship in the VUCA Era" ~towards peaceful and sustainable world~, FuyukoTAKITA, International Student Seminar for Global Citizenship and Peace, 2026/08, English, International Network of Universities (INU), Hiroshima University, Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima Campus
  2. "Cultivating Global Mindset and Promoting Global Citizenship in the VUCA Era" ~towards peaceful and sustainable world~, Fuyuko TAKITA, International Student Seminar for Global Citizenship and Peace, 2025/08, Without Invitation, English, International Network of Universities (INU), Hiroshima University, Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima Campus
  3. Intercultural Understanding Towards a Peaceful and Sustainable World, Fuyuko TAKITA, International Student Seminar for Global Citizenship and Peace, 2024/08, English, International Network of Universities (INU), Hiroshima University, Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima Campus
  4. Introduction to International Network of Universities (INU) - Promoting Intercultural Competence, Fuyuko TAKITA, International Student Seminar for Global Citizenship and Peace, 2024/07, English, International Network of Universities (INU), Hiroshima University, Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima Campus
  5. Cultivating Global Mindset and Global Citizenship in the VUCA Era, Fuyuko TAKITA, International Student Seminar for Global Citizenship and Peace, 2023/08, English, International Network of Universities (INU), Hiroshima University, Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima Campus
  6. Negotiating Politely and Effectively Across Cultures, Fuyuko TAKITA, International Student Seminar for Global Citizenship and Peace, 2023/07, English, International Network of Universities (INU), Hiroshima University, Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima Campus
  7. Cross-Cultural Communication and Negotiation, Fuyuko TAKITA, International Student Seminar for Global Citizenship and Peace, 2022/08, English, International Network of Universities (INU), Hiroshima University, Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima Campus
  8. Whose Culture Does AI Represent? Navigating Bias, Stereotypes, and Intercultural Learning in the Age of AI, Fuyuko TAKITA, Global Citizenship and Sustainable Futures Webinar, 2026/09, With Invitation, English, Kingston University, Online (Zoom)
  9. Global Citizenship Education and Universal Responsibility for Peaceful World, Fuyuko TAKITA, 2026/05, With Invitation, English, University of Greenwich, King William Building (Faculty of Law), Room 303,University of Greenwich, London, the U.K.
  10. Global Citizenship and Universal Responsibility, Fuyuko TAKITA, 2024/09, With Invitation, English, University of Greenwich, Dreadnaught Building, University of Greenwich, London, the U.K.
  11. Cultivating Global Mindset and Global Citizenship-Global Issues towards Peaceful and Sustainable World, Fuyuko TAKITA, Inter-cultural Peace Society, 2023/09, With Invitation, English, University of Greenwich, London, the U.K.
  12. Transformative Learning Approaches to Global Citizenship and Peace Education in Higher Education: Evidence from INU (International Network of Universities), Fuyuko TAKITA, The 5th Biennial International Conference on International Relations (ICON-IR) 2026, 2026/08, With Invitation, English, Parahyangan Center for International Studies (PACIS), Parahyangan Catholic University Bandung, Indonesia
  13. Global Peace Education in Higher Education: Faculty Professional Development Workshop for Lecturers and Teaching Staff, Fuyuko TAKITA, Academic Workshops on Teaching Methodology for Cross-Cultural Communication and Management, 2026/03, With Invitation, English, Graduate Programs at Faculty of Letters (Pro.Dr.Phouphet Kyophilavong), National University of Laos, National University of Laos, Main Campus of Dong Dok, Vientiane
  14. Teaching and Communicating for Global Peace in the AI Era, Fuyuko TAKITA, Academic Workshops on Teaching Methodology for Cross-Cultural Communication and Management, 2026/03, With Invitation, English, Graduate Programs at Faculty of Letters (Pro.Dr.Phouphet Kyophilavong), National University of Laos, National University of Laos, Main Campus of Dong Dok, Vientiane
  15. How War Is Presented in U.S. High School Education: A Case Study of Textbook Content and Classroom Practices, Hideto FUKUDOME (The University of Tokyo), Fuyuko TAKITA, 2, The 1st Anuual Conference of Japan Society for Peace Education, 2026/09, Without Invitation, Japanese, Japan Society for Peace Education, Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima Campus
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  16. A Case Study: Cultivating Global Mindset through a Cross-Cultural Negotiation Course using an Online Negotiation Exercise, The Japan Association for Global Competency for Education JAGCE Conference, 2022/10/21, Without Invitation, English, The Japan Association for Global Competency for Education JAGCE, University of Human Environments in Matsuyama Campus
  17. Cross-Cultural Negotiation Course: Incorporating CLIL Principles and Practices, JAPAN CLIL(Content and Language Integrated Learning) Association Chugoku Area-chapter, 2022/09/10, Without Invitation, English, Japan CLIL Educational Association, Eikei University
  18. Beyond Culture and Language: Changing Values and Re-programming Our Mind, Dr.Fuyuko Takita, Hiroshima Prefectural Board of Education: Lecture and Training for English Teachers at Prefectural High Schools, Keynote Speech, 2022/01/16, With Invitation, English, Hiroshima Prefectural Board of Education, Hiroshima YMCA International Center
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  19. Beyond Nation and Language Culture and Language, Dr. Fuyuko Takita, Hiroshima Prefectural Board of Education JET Conference Annual Symposium 2023 Keynote Speech, 2023/01/18, With Invitation, English, Hiroshima Prefectural Board of Education CLAIR, Hiroshima YMCA International Center
  20. The Different Perceptions of Competent Negotiating Styles, Fuyuko Takita Ruetenik, 18th Interntaional Conference of the Intercultural Association for Intercultural Communication Studies IAICS2012 Annual Convention, 2012/06/15, Without Invitation, English, Taiwan Yuan Ze University, other
  21. How Power is demonstrated by Multicultural Workers in Japanese Meetings., Fuyuko Takita, 21st International　Conference of the International Association for Intercultural Communication Studies (IAICS-2015 Annual Convention, 2015/07/04, With Invitation, English, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  22. Asymmetries in the Distribution of Power in the Multicultural Workplace: Reducing Imbalances with Intercultural Communicative Competence., Fuyuko Takita, Public Defense Doctoral Thesis Hiroshima City University Graduate School of International Studies, 2014/02/10, Without Invitation, English, Hiroshima City University Graduate School of International Studies (Sociolinguistics), Hiroshima City University Gradaute School of International Studies (Sociolinguistics)
  23. Ha-Fu Symposium Panelist, Fuyuko Takita, JALT (Japan Assocation of language Teaching) Annual Symposium, 2014/09/01, Without Invitation, English, JALT (apan Association of Language Teaching) Hiroshima Chapter
  24. Effective Negotiation Styles Across Cultures, Annual Meeting of the British Association for Applied Linguistics (BAAL), 2012/09/15, Without Invitation, Japanese, British Association for Applied Linguistics (BAAL), Southhamptom University, U.K.
  25. How Communicators from Diverse Backgrounds Perceive Power Relations, SHNU 2012 International Conference of Intercultural Competence and Interaction, 2012/12/04, Without Invitation, English, SNHNU and International Association of Intercultural Studies, Shanghai Normal University
  26. Cross-Cultural Comparison of Linguistic Politeness: Expressing Power and Solidarity, The 16th International Association of Intercultural Communication Studies (IAICS), 2011/05/01, Without Invitation, English, Guangyou Technical University, Guangyou Techinal University
  27. Cultural Dissonance and the Japanese School Staffroom: How JETs and Japanese Teachers Can Adapt to One Another, Fuyuko Takita, Keynote Speech, Hiroshima Board of Education: Lecture and Training for English Teachers at Prefectural High Schools, 2019/01/16, With Invitation, English, Prefectural Board of Education, Hiroshima YMCA International Culture Center, Cultural Dissonance and the Japanese School Staffroom: How JETs and Japanese Teachers Can Adapt to One Another
  28. "Challenges and Opportunities in Bringing English Education into Japanese Classrooms: Intercultural Perspective", Fuyuko Takita, Keynote Speech, Hiroshima Prefectural Board of Education Annual Workshop for English Teachers at Prefectural High Schools, 2018/01/19, With Invitation, English, Prefectural Board of Education, Hiroshima YMCA International Culture Center
  29. Navigating Japanese Communication Style: Cross-cultural Negotiation with the Japanese, Fuyuko Takita, 13th Global and Cross Cultural Seminar/Conference on Cross-Cultural Organizational Research with Dr.Geert Hofstede, 2018/06/17, With Invitation, English, Aarthus University, Denmark/ Maastricht University, Holland Department of Management, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Holland
  30. Promoting Effective Intercultural Communication Strategies in University Classrooms: Focusing on Imbalanced Power of Language Across Cultures, FuyukobTakita Keynote Speech, The 2018　Lao TESOL Conference、"Responding to Challenges of English Language Teaching for EFL Learners", 2018/02/05, With Invitation, English, Japan Association of Language Teaching (JALT) Teachers Helping Teachers, National University of Laos in Vientiane
  31. How Do We Promote Global Responsibility in Our University Classrooms?, Fuyuko Takita, THT Laos: Negotiation and Translation for Teachers in the Faculty of Letters, 2018/02/07, With Invitation, English, THT Laos Delegate Leader: Lao TESOL: Proceedings Committee and International Committee Member and Consulting Editor, National University of Laos, Vientiane, Laos

External Funds

Acceptance Results of Competitive Funds

  1. KAKENHI(Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)), 2022, 2024
  2. KAKENHI Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C), Promoting Effective Intercultural Communicative Competence for Japanese University Students in Cross-Cultural Negotiating Settings, 2022, 2024

Social Activities

History as Committee Members

  1. Board of Director, 2026, Peace for the World (General Incorporated Associasion)
  2. Japan Society for Peace Education (Board of Director), 2025
  3. Board of Director, 2014/10, Hiroshima International School

Organizing Academic Conferences, etc.

  1. Japan Society for Peace Education, Organizing Committee, 2026/09
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Other Social Contributions

  1. Hiroshima Peace Promotion Project: Global Mirai Jyuku in Hiroshima, Gender Equality and Quality Education towards SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), Hiroshima Prefecture Peace Promotion Department, 2025, Hiroshima International Plaza, Hiroshima City Urban Development and Civic Exchange Plaza., Lecturer, Seminar or workshop, High school students
  2. Hiroshima Peace Promotion Project: Global Mirai Jyuku in Hiroshima, Gender Equality and Quality Education towards SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), Hiroshima Prefecture Peace Promotion Department, 2024, Hiroshima International Plaza, Hiroshima City Urban Development and Civic Exchange Plaza., Lecturer, Seminar or workshop, High school students
  3. Hiroshima Peace Promotion Project: Global Mirai Jyuku in Hiroshima, Gender Equality and Quality Education towards SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), Hiroshima Prefecture Peace Promotion Department, 2023, Hiroshima International Plaza, Hiroshima City Urban Development and Civic Exchange Plaza., Lecturer, Seminar or workshop, High school students
  4. JISR (Japanese Initiative for Syrian Refugees) Program Coodirnator, JISR Program Intensive Course for JISR International Students, JICA, Hiroshima University, 2026, Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima Campus, Advisor, Graduate students
  5. JISR (Japanese Initiative for Syrian Refugees) Program Coodirnator, JISR Program Intensive Course for JISR International Students, JICA, Hiroshima University, 2025, Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima Campus, Advisor, Graduate students
  6. JISR (Japanese Initiative for Syrian Refugees) Program Coodirnator, JISR Program Intensive Course for JISR International Students, JICA, Hiroshima University, 2024, Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima Campus, Advisor, Graduate students
  7. JISR (Japanese Initiative for Syrian Refugees) Program Coodirnator, JISR Program Intensive Course for JISR International Students, JICA, Hiroshima University, 2023, Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima Campus, Advisor, Graduate students
  8. JISR (Japanese Initiative for Syrian Refugees) Program Coodirnator, JISR Program Intensive Course for JISR International Students, JICA, Hiroshima University, 2022, Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshiama campus, Advisor, Graduate students
  9. 2023 Winter Japanese Culture and Language Special Program, Intercultural Communication: Differences in Language and Cultural Values, Hiroshima University International Office/Morito Institute of Global Higher Education, Japanese Culture and Language Special Program, 2023/01/13, 2023/01/13, Education Building B, Lecturer, Lecture, College students
  10. 2022 Summer Japanese Culture and Language Special Program, Intercultural Communication~ Comparison of Language and Cultural Values, Hiroshima University Morito Institute of Global Higher Education, Japanese Culture and Language Special Program, Education Building B, Lecturer, Lecture, College students