The Global Engineers Languages and Skills (GELS) framework,
developed as a language-neutral framework of engineering-specific
communication skills, was adapted in 2023 for Japanese to address the
language’s unique linguistic and cultural features. Adjustments
included subdividing beginner levels, adding a guideline for learning
the complex writing system, delaying the learning of specialized
vocabulary to match the learner’s kanji proficiency, and aligning
communication skills with Japanese norms, such as prioritizing harmony
and indirectness in interactions.
These changes ensure the Japanese GELS framework reflects Japanese
learning contexts and supports learners’ progress effectively. This
report advocates for language-specific frameworks for Language for
Specific Purposes (LSP) that go beyond English-centric models,
addressing diverse linguistic and cultural needs and thereby enhancing
engineers’ intercultural competence, critical thinking, and diversity
management. This report also underscores the need for ongoing updates
to frameworks to reflect technological and pedagogical advancements
and calls for international collaboration among teachers to promote
multilingual awareness. By integrating the Japanese version, the GELS
framework expands its scope, better preparing engineers for diverse
global environments.
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