Robert J.S. Rowland
Seigakuin University
Robert J.S. Rowland is an Assistant Professor in the European and American Culture Department at Seigakuin University. His research interests include content based language education, assessment validity, and ALTs in Japanese education. Robert can be reached at r_rowland@seigakuin-univ.ac.jp
Sessions
A Needs-Based University Media Literacy Course
Due to the lack of empirical data arguing the effectiveness of information and communication technology (ICT) and media literacy education at Japanese secondary schools, there is a need to build these essential skills at university. This presentation begins by discussing the current state of ICT and media literacy education in Japan. It then outlines a media literacy course designed at a small private university in Japan based on a needs analysis survey.