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Faculty Development Support and EMI in Japan

This study reports on an exploratory investigation of a faculty development (FD) program at a Japanese university. The program aims to facilitate the employment of English-medium instruction (EMI) by training the university’s faculty members and to support them to improve their English language skills. Reflecting on the presenter’s personal observations, the support needs of the faculty participants, the program’s positive aspects, and the possible recommendations for improvement are discussed.