This paper examines the English Minor Course at Saga University, launched in 2023 to develop students’ communication, interpersonal, and intercultural skills for global leadership. The program includes a structured curriculum, diverse enrollment, and a mandatory shortterm study abroad component, notably collaborating with Slippery Rock University. The study emphasizes the course’s potential to add value to students, enhance international partnerships, and strengthen the university’s educational offerings. Challenges such as reliance on part-time lecturers, lack of concrete program goals, and limited promotion are identified alongside opportunities for future research. This research begins a long-term effort to refine the program and address future needs.
Van Deusen Brendan (2025) studied this question.