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HOFMEYR,Ana Sofia
 
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Faculty of Foreign Language Studies Associate Professor
Title
Associate Professor
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Research Interests

  • internationalisation

  • intercultural competence

  • higher education

  • global competence

Research Areas

  • Humanities & Social Sciences / Foreign language education

  • Humanities & Social Sciences / Education

  • Humanities & Social Sciences / Tertiary education  / internationalisation, intercultural competence

Education

  • Osaka University

    2018 - 2021

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    Country： Japan

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  • University of St Andrews

    2008 - 2010

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  • University of Lisbon

    2005 - 2008

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Professional Memberships

  • The Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT)

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  • World Council on Intercultural and Global Competence

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  • Society for Intercultural Education and Research (SIETAR) Japan

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  • International Academy for Intercultural Research (IAIR)

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Papers

  • Sequencing Internationalization policy in the 21st century: A comparative analysis between Japan and the United States of America Reviewed

    Ana Sofia Hofmeyr, Yovana S. Veerasamy

    Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education   2024.8

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    Authorship：Corresponding author   Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal)  

    DOI： 10.32674/jcihe.v16i3.4926

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  • Beyond language: fostering an intercultural mindset in foreign language classrooms in Japan Reviewed

    Ana Sofia Hofmeyr

    Higher Education Research & Development   43 ( 8 )   1784 - 1800   2024.7

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    Authorship：Lead author   Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal)  

    DOI： 10.1080/07294360.2024.2374086

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  • Incorporating Intercultural Competence into EFL Classrooms: The Case of Japanese Higher Education Institutions Invited

    Ana Sofia Hofmeyr

    World Englishes, Global Classrooms   115 - 130   2022.12

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    Authorship：Lead author   Language：English   Publishing type：Part of collection (book)   Publisher：Springer Nature Singapore  

    DOI： 10.1007/978-981-19-4033-0_8

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  • Japanese university student responses to intercultural scenarios: Contact strategies and perceptions of otherness Reviewed

    Ana Sofia Hofmeyr

    International Journal of Intercultural Relations   90   73 - 85   2022.9

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    Authorship：Lead author   Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal)   Publisher：Elsevier BV  

    DOI： 10.1016/j.ijintrel.2022.07.008

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  • Intercultural Competence Development Through Co-Curricular and Extracurricular At-Home Programs in Japan Reviewed

    Ana Sofia Hofmeyr

    Journal of Studies in International Education   2021.12

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    Authorship：Lead author   Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal)   Publisher：SAGE Publications  

    The rapid development of international education has occurred alongside a growing demand for higher education institutions to educate globally competent graduates. Yet, mobility remains a distant opportunity for most students, and Japanese undergraduate students often cite financial, safety, and job-hunting concerns as obstacles to studying abroad. Internationalisation-at-home has emerged as a viable alternative to mobility in Japan through government-funded internationalisation programs. This article will discuss the impact of co-curricular and extracurricular programs on the development of intercultural competence among 164 first-year Japanese students at two Top Global universities in Japan. Results from a one-year longitudinal, mixed methods study reveal that while formal programs positively affect intercultural competence development, informal intercultural contact on campus negatively affects students’ intercultural attitudes. Findings also indicate that student perceptions of intercultural competence at the pre-intervention stage affect engagement with intercultural opportunities on campus, suggesting the importance of introducing interventions prior to higher education.

    DOI： 10.1177/10283153211070110

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  • Rethinking the concept of global human resources in the Japanese higher education context Reviewed

    Ana Sofia Hofmeyr

    Asia Pacific Journal of Education   2021

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    Authorship：Lead author   Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal)  

    DOI： 10.1080/02188791.2021.1889970

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  • Taking Advantage of a Multicultural Campus: Impact of At-Home Intercultural Initiatives on Japanese Students’ Skills and Future Goals Reviewed

    Ana Sofia Hofmeyr

    Journal of Studies in International Education   1 - 21   2020.2

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    Authorship：Lead author   Language：English   Publishing type：Research paper (scientific journal)   Publisher：SAGE Publications  

    In 2014, 24 Type B universities were selected as part of the Top Global University Project to act as institutional role models of internationalization in Japan and as gateways for the development of global human resources, that is, globally competent human resources. The increasing pressure to internationalize, perceived as a major solution to Japan’s aging population, declining birthrate, and economic slump, is set against broader concerns regarding the emphasis placed by policy makers on quantitative goals. This research study aimed to explore the impact of six at-home initiatives developed to promote intercultural interaction at a highly diverse Japanese university and, ultimately, foster the development of global human resources. Online survey results of 355 Japanese students of English as a foreign language were used as data to analyze participation and interaction rates, as well as skill development and pertinence to postgraduation goals. Results show that despite the emphasis placed by the university on intercultural exchange, participation in noncompulsory activities that support language and cross-cultural competence acquisition is still relatively low. In addition, a significant number of students who participated in the initiatives admitted to only interacting with Japanese peers or perceived little impact on their skills. Suggestions are made to improve the discussed initiatives so as to maximize the impact of the multicultural campus on domestic students’ skills.

    DOI： 10.1177/1028315320906159

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  • Conceptual and concrete views of globalisation on a multicultural Japanese university campus Reviewed

    Ana Sofia Hofmeyr

    Electronic Journal of Contemporary Japanese Studies   18 ( 1 )   2018.4

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  • An investigation of faculty experiences transitioning to ERT at a foreign language faculty

    HOFMEYR,Ana Sofia

    関西大学外国語紀要   2021

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  • Development of Intercultural Competence as a Result of Internationalization-at-Home Initiatives in Japan's Top Global Universities Reviewed

    Ana Sofia Hofmeyr

    Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education   Winter   114 - 117   2020.3

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  • Uncovering Patterns in Corrective Feedback in the Language Classroom: the use of video-based reflection for professional development

    Patterson, Jesse, Redlich, Jeremy, Hofmeyr, Ana, Roux, Peter W

    KOTESOL 2014 Proceedings   171 - 180   2016

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    Language：English   Publishing type：Research paper (international conference proceedings)  

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  • Uncovering Patterns and Practices in the Language Classroom

    Roux, P. W, Redlich, J, Patterson, J, Hofmeyr, A

    The English Connection   19 ( 3 )   14 - 17   2015

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Books

  • Efeitos dos Programas de Internacionalização do Campus na Competência Intercultural de Alunos Locais: dois estudos de caso de universidades japonesas pertencentes ao “Top Global University Project”

    Ana Sofia Hofmeyr（ Role： Sole author）

    AFS Portugal #65 AFS Impact  2021 

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  • Uncovering Patterns and Practices in the Language Classroom

    Roux, Peter W., Redlich, Jeremy, Patterson, Jesse, Hofmeyr, Ana

    The English Connection  2015 

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    For language teachers, the merits of observing other teachers in the classroom are widely known, and thus the practice is accepted as useful in teacher development. Axiomatic as it might be in large and busy English departments with coordinated scheduling and curricula, finding time for peer observation and reflection is often hindered by a teacher’s many obligations and responsibilities. However, there is no adequate substitute for in-class observation. Observing colleagues approaching the same curriculum in different ways can help to open the collective “collegial eye” to the unseen or hidden patterns that often arise in classes during the semester.

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  • The Hidden Curriculum: Exploring Teacher Practices

    Roux, Peter W., Hofmeyr, Ana Sofia

    2014.11 

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Presentations

  • Bridging Cultures, Expanding Horizons: The Impact of COIL on Japanese Students' Intercultural Competence

    Mahboubeh Rakhshandehroo, Ana Sofia Hofmeyr

    SIETAR Japan Annual Conference 2024  2024.12 

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  • Exploring Challenges and Re-entry Support Factors among Study Abroad Returnees in Japan

    Ana Sofia Hofmeyr

    SIETAR Japan Annual Conference 2024  2024.12 

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  • Fostering an Intercultural Mindset in Foreign Language Classrooms

    Ana Sofia Hofmeyr

    Kyoto JALT 2024 AGM  2024.11 

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  • Exploring University Students’ Post-Study Abroad Experiences in Japanese Society

    Ana Sofia Hofmeyr, Fern Sakamoto

    PanSIG 2024  2024.6 

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  • Exploring University Students’ Post-Study Abroad Experiences in Japanese Society

    Ana Sofia Hofmeyr, Fern Sakamoto

    10th Annual Conference on Global Higher Education at Lakeland University Japan  2024.6 

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  • How do we get published? Invited

    Ana Sofia Hofmeyr

    World Council on Intercultural and Global Competence  2023.9 

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  • Exploring Two Very Different Teaching Paths to Intercultural Competence

    Ana Sofia Hofmeyr, Kevin Garvey

    9th Annual Conference on Global Higher Education at Lakeland University Japan  2023.6 

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  • Fostering Intercultural Competence Development in EFL Classrooms

    Ana Sofia Hofmeyr

    2022 JALT International Conference  2022.11 

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  • Defining and Cultivating Intercultural and Global Competence in Japan

    Fern Sakamoto, Ana Sofia Hofmeyr, Thomas Fast

    12th IAIR Conference  2022.7 

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    Language：English   Presentation type：Symposium, workshop panel (public)  

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  • Fostering Intercultural Competence in Foreign Language Classrooms

    Ana Sofia Hofmeyr

    2022 JALT PanSIG Conference  2022.7 

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  • Intercultural Competence Development in EFL Classrooms

    Ana Sofia Hofmeyr

    12th IAIR Conference  2022.7 

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  • Intercultural Competence Development in Monocultural EFL Classrooms

    Ana Sofia Hofmeyr

    2021 JALT International Conference  2021.11 

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  • Intercultural Competence Development & Global Issues Awareness in EFL Classrooms

    Ana Sofia Hofmeyr

    36th SIETAR Japan Conference  2021.11 

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  • Internationalisation-at-Home in Japan: Fostering Interculturally Competent Domestic Students?

    Ana Sofia Hofmeyr

    7th Annual Conference on Global Higher Education at Lakeland University  2021.6 

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  • Research in Intercultural Competence: Global and Regional Perspectives

    Darla Deardorff, Lourdes Zilberberg, Ana Sofia Hofmeyr

    World Council on Intercultural and Global Competence  2021.4 

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    Language：English   Presentation type：Public lecture, seminar, tutorial, course, or other speech  

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  • Developing global human resources at Japanese universities: Perspectives and implications

    Ana Sofia Hofmeyr, Thomas Fast, Fern Sakamoto

    HKCPD Hub Virtual International Conference  2021.1 

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  • Development of Intercultural Competence through Domestic Programmes

    Ana Sofia Hofmeyr

    2020 JALT International Conference  2020.11 

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  • Intercultural Competence in Domestic Students

    Ana Sofia Hofmeyr

    2020 JALT PanSIG Conference  2020.6 

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  • Rethinking Global Competency Attitudes, Knowledge and Skills in the quest for Globally Competent Human Resources in Japan.

    Ana Sofia Hofmeyr

    6th Annual Conference on Global Higher Education  2019.6 

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  • Rethinking Intercultural Competence in Japan

    Ana Sofia Hofmeyr

    2019 JALT PanSIG Conference  2019.5 

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  • Highly Proficient Bilinguals Share their Stories

    2018 JALT International Conference  2018.11 

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    Language：English   Presentation type：Symposium, workshop panel (nominated)  

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  • Effectively Utilizing a Multicultural Campus

    Ana Sofia Hofmeyr

    2017 JALT International Conference  2017.11 

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  • Taking Advantage of a Multicultural Campus: Acquisition of Language and Intercultural Competence

    Ana Sofia Hofmeyr

    2017.10 

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  • Taking Advantage of a Multicultural Campus Invited

    Ana Sofia Hofmeyr

    JALT Oita  2017.6 

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    Language：English   Presentation type：Oral presentation (invited, special)  

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  • Book Clubs as an Alternative to MReader

    Ana Sofia Hofmeyr

    JALT Oita Pecha Kucha  2015.4 

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  • Discussing patterns and practices in the language classroom

    Roux, Peter W., Hofmeyr, Ana Sofia, Redlich, Jeremy, Patterson, Jesse

    Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, CLE Faculty Development Workshop  2015.1 

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  • The Hidden Curriculum: Exploring Teacher Practices

    Ana Sofia Hofmeyr, Peter Roux

    2014 JALT International Conference  2014.11 

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Awards

  • Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)

    2024.4   JSPS, MEXT   24K04094: When Global Human Resources Return Home: Exploring University Students' Post Study Abroad Experiences in Japanese Society

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  • Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists

    2020.4   JSPS, MEXT   20K13151: Investigating the Development of Intercultural Competence in Monocultural Classrooms

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    Country：Japan

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Research Projects

  • When Global Human Resources Return Home: Exploring University Students' Post Study Abroad Experiences in Japanese Society

    Grant number：24K04094  2024.4 - 2027.3

    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science  Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research  Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)

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    Grant amount：\4550000 （ Direct Cost: \3500000 、 Indirect Cost：\1050000 ）

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  • Investigating the Development of Intercultural Competence in Monocultural Classrooms

    Grant number：20K13151  2020.4 - 2023.3

    Japan Society for the Promotion of Science  Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research  Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists

    HOFMEYR Ana Sofia

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    Grant amount：\2080000 （ Direct Cost: \1600000 、 Indirect Cost：\480000 ）

    This study looked at whether Japanese university students could develop intercultural competence in monocultural EFL classrooms in domestic campuses. Results from a one-year longitudinal study with 205 university students suggest that students can become more curious, open to, and respectful of other cultures without going abroad. Results also indicate that incorporating cultural discussions and projects in EFL classrooms increased students' cultural self-awareness as well their awareness of global issues.

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Other

  • Intercultural Competence for Professional Success: Perspectives from Japan

    2024.1

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    This project investigates the experiences of Japanese with international careers. By exploring the experiences of Japanese who have successfully built careers both in Japan and abroad, we hope to help inspire and prepare Japanese students for intercultural and global careers in the future. https://wps.itc.kansai-u.ac.jp/ashofmeyr/

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