Analyzing Expectations of English : Medium Instruction (EMI) and Global Competence among Japanese University Students = 日本人大学生を対象とした英語を媒介言語とする授業（EMI）と グローバルコンピテンスに対する期待の評価分析

Globalization is a defining force of our era, driving the exchange of goods, services, information, and ideas, and integrating a country’s culture, society, and economy with the global community. The benefits of globalization have reached nearly everyone today. After the global COVID-19 pandemic emerged in 2019, globalization facilitated the distribution of vaccines, medicines, technology, and information. With countries working together, including Japan, the world has gradually begun to return to pre-pandemic norms. Another aspect of globalization is evident in social media and streaming services. For instance, K-pop groups like BTS and Blackpink have gained global popularity, and Hip-Hop music from the United States has influenced artists worldwide, even contributing to the inclusion of Break Dancing in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. However, questions remain: Do Japanese students possess sufficient global competence? Are they prepared to enter the global workforce? To thrive in today’s global job market, students must understand the necessary skills, knowledge, attitudes, and qualities. While Japanese universities are expected to nurture globally competent graduates, the exact parameters of global competence in Japan are still not well-defined (Sakamoto, 2022). Therefore, Japanese universities must develop effective pedagogies with clear goals to compete with other Asian nations. This research explores the role of English Medium Instruction (EMI) in Japanese higher education, where English is used to teach academic subjects in non-English-speaking countries. The study investigates the popularity and expectations of EMI in Japanese classrooms, examining its potential as a strategy for fostering global competence. Additionally, the research addresses Japanese university students' attitudes toward global competence, offering insights for future studies.