FUYUKO TAKITA

Last Updated :2025/07/05

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

  • 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. 2025, Undergraduate Education, 1Term, Research Tutorial II
  2. 2025, Undergraduate Education, 1Term, Introductory Japanese A-1
  3. 2025, Undergraduate Education, 3Term, Introductory Japanese A-1
  4. 2025, Undergraduate Education, 2Term, Introductory Japanese A-2
  5. 2025, Undergraduate Education, 4Term, Introductory Japanese A-2
  6. 2025, Undergraduate Education, 3Term, Introductory Japanese A-1
  7. 2025, Undergraduate Education, 4Term, Introductory Japanese A-2
  8. 2025, Undergraduate Education, Second Semester, Lectures on principle of research methods in humanities and social scienceI
  9. 2025, Undergraduate Education, 2Term, Study on Japanese Companies and Social Entrepreneurship
  10. 2025, Undergraduate Education, 3Term, Study on Japanese Companies and Social Entrepreneurship
  11. 2025, Undergraduate Education, 3Term, Cross-cultural Negotiation I
  12. 2025, Undergraduate Education, 4Term, Cross-cultural Negotiation II
  13. 2025, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , 2Term, Studies of Intercultural Understanding and English Language Education
  14. 2025, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , Year, Special Study(April 2025 Master's Students)
  15. 2025, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , Year, Special Study(October 2025 Master's Students)

Research Activities

Academic Papers

  1. Intensive Course for Japanese Initiative for the future of Syrian Refugees JISR International Students, Hiroshima University International Education, 28, 23-30, 202409
  2. Intensive Course for Japanese Initiative for the future of Syrian Refugees JISR International Students Education, Hiroshima University International Education, 27, 67-73, 20230930
  3. Teaching Culture and Peace Teaching May Matter: A case Study: International Seminar in Hiroshima 2023., Aarhus University, Department of Management Pure.au.dk, 202405
  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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
  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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
  10. ★, 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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  11. Power Relations and Interactional Dominance Among Multicultural Workers in Meetings., Hiroshima Studies in Language and Language Education, pp.151-pp.162, 20160301
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. Conflicting Perceptions of Power among Multicultural Workers from Multicultural　Background., Hiroshima Studies in Language and Language Education, p.205-p.229, 20120301
  15. ★, Classroom Exercise for Effective Negotiation across Cultures, Pragmatic Resouces for Teachers, 1, 46-48, 201206
  16. Effective Negotiation Styles across Cultures, 45th Anuual Meeting of the BAAL Book of Abstract, 65, 20121001
  17. Comparison of Linguistic Strategies among International Students in Japan, Hiroshima Studies in Language and Language Education, 203-221, 20130301
  18. The Development of a Hiroshima University English Can-Do List, Hiroshima Studies in Language and Language Education, 20, 185-200, 20170301
  19. 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
  20. Comparison of Linguistic Strategies among International Students in Japan, Hiroshima Studies in Language and Language Education, 203-221, 2013
  21. Reconsidering the Concept of Negative Politeness 'Enryo' in Japan, Hiroshima Studies in Language and Language Education, 0(0), 189-196, 2012
  22. Conflicting Perceptions of Power Relations among Workers from Multicultural Backgrounds, 205-229, 2014
  23. 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. 2020/03/30, Asymmetries in the Distribution of Power in the Multicultural Workplace: Reducing Imbalances with Intercultural Competence, When interacting at workplaces with communicators from different backgrounds interactants are often exposed to culture-specific perceptions, assumptions, expectations and practices which are reflected in power relations in intercultural communication. In these contexts, because of certain ideological values dominant communicators employ, there is a risk of creating unequal power relations or interactional dominance demonstrated by a particular group. In addition, because communicators from different backgrounds have certain views based on their cultural practices, their perceptions of power relations may be conflicting. Looking at power asymmetry and conflicting views on power relations in intercultural workplace can help us cope with potential misunderstandings and frustrations., Asymmetries in the Distribution of Power in the Multicultural Workplace: Reducing Imbalances with Intercultural Competence, Cross-Cultural Communication Strategy-Language and Power/ Issues of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF)/ Developing Intercultural Competence/ Power Relations and Interactional Dominance/ Implications for Balancing Power Relations in the Multicultural Workplace, Keisuisha, 2020, 03, Scholarly Book, Single work, English, ISBN978-4-86327-517-1, 202, 202
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Invited Lecture, Oral Presentation, Poster Presentation

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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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  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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)
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. "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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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, 2014/10, Hiroshima International School
  2. Hiroshima Tibetan Association, 2006/08, Hiroshima Tibetan Association

Other Social Contributions

  1. 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
  2. 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