Jacob Schnickel

Jacob Schnickel is a professor in the Center for Language Education and International Programs at Jissen Women’s University in Tokyo, where he has taught since 2012. He teaches English courses and two courses in the university’s Global Studies program, one on intercultural competence and one on social entrepreneurship. His research interests include study abroad, peer support in the language classroom, and intercultural competence development.

“Putting Partnership into Practice: Social Entrepreneurship at a Japanese Women’s University”

Putting Partnership into Practice: Social Entrepreneurship at a Japanese Women’s University presents the collaboration between Jissen Women’s University and the Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences in developing a new social entrepreneurship course. The presentation highlights key lessons from the first cohort, the use of design thinking in course development, and opportunities for deeper engagement with business partners.