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*End of seminar [for students] 2024 Presentation on Kyoto in English Outline of the seminar

★ This year’s seminar has ended ★

“What is the charm of Kyoto?” and “What kind of country is Japan?” Why don’t you actually experience the traditional culture of Japan and learn the know-how of English presentations so that you can introduce it in English when asked by people from overseas?
Students who are planning to study abroad, who are interested in studying abroad in the future, who want to explain Kyoto and Japan to people overseas in Japan, and who are not good at English presentations! Why don’t you learn English while having fun with like-minded friends beyond the boundaries of universities?　
 🌸🌸 Outline of 🌸🌸 “Presentation of Kyoto in English”

Through a tour of a temple in Kyoto and an experience of Japan’s traditional culture, we will conduct a total of six half-day training sessions to acquire the ability to give presentations in English.

◎ Training days and scheduled contents (6 sessions in total):
1. Saturday, May 25, 2024 :(1) Ice Break, Introduction to Japan and Kyoto ~Learn about Japan and Kyoto in English~
(2) Learn expressions related to Japan’s traditional culture in English
2. Saturday, June 1, 2024: Visit to the temple (ruins of the Shogoin Temple) and walk around the town of Kyoto
3. Saturday, June 8, 2024: Traditional Culture Experience I. (1) Tea Ceremony Experience (2) Expression of Tea Ceremony Culture in English
4. Saturday, June 15, 2024: Traditional Culture Experience II. (1) Flower Arrangement Experience (2) Let’s talk in English about Kyoto’s famous sights, events, food, clothing, housing, and education in Japan and Kyoto
5. Saturday, June 22, 2024 : (1) International Student Session (2) Group Activities
6. Saturday, July 6, 2024: Individual Presentation

◎Time: 13:30~17:00 (with break)

◎ Location: Campus Plaza Kyoto, etc. (depending on the content of the training, there is a transfer within Kyoto city)

◎ Eligibility: All of the following conditions must be met.
1. Must be a Japan student at a member university or junior college of the University Consortium Kyoto [Enrollment (undergraduate, master’s, doctoral) is not required]
2. Ability to participate in all training sessions
3. Your English score must be one of the following:
IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL iBT 50 / TOEIC 600 / Eiken Level 2 or higher
4. Interested in international exchange and cross-cultural understanding

◎ Capacity: 15 people
◎ Course fee: 5,000 yen (total amount for all 6 sessions, including reference materials and actual training expenses)
* Please pay in cash (with as little change as possible) on Saturday, May 25 for the first time.
* Please bear the transportation expenses related to transportation during the course.
◎ Application period: April 2, 2024 (Tuesday) noon application start ~ May 10 (Friday) noon deadline　　
　　　 ★ We will stop ★ recruiting because the capacity has been greatly exceeded
Applicants will receive an email with more information after May 11.

◎ Application guidelines: Please apply from this application form.

◎ Please see the state of Kyopre in previous years from this Facebook!
We look forward to hearing from you!

2024 International Student Internship Recruitment Recruitment Information (Organizer: International Student Study Kyoto Network)

2024 Internship Acceptance Opportunities for International Students

International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: International Affairs Department, University Consortium Kyoto)

Since 2016, the International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: Kyoto International Business Department, University Consortium) has been conducting an internship program for international students living in the Kyoto area. In this internship program, we are looking for companies and organizations that can accept international students. *For more information on the International Student Study Kyoto Network, please refer to https://www.studykyoto.jp/ja/aboutus/ here.
* Flyer for accepting companies and organizations

Purpose and Features

International Student StudyThis program aims to help international students from Kyoto Network member schools find employment at companies and organizations in the Kyoto area (especially mid-tier enterprises and SMEs/organizations) through work experience. For host companies and organizations, there are various benefits such as revitalizing the company by accepting international students, accumulating experience in accepting foreign employees, and PR to international students. *2023 International Student Internship Results (You can check the attributes of international students who participated in the last year.) ）

Eligible companies

Approximately 40 companies and organizations with headquarters, branch offices, offices, etc. in Kyoto Prefecture that can accept international students in Kyoto Prefecture

*Please consider accepting 1~2 international students per company or organization.

How to apply

Please fill out the application form (click here ←).

* Companies and organizations that have applied will be contacted by the management contractor (temporary staffing company) after confirming the contents.

Eligible International Students

International Students must be enrolled in a member school of the Kyoto Network (equivalent to a third-year undergraduate student or higher).
(Including those enrolled in vocational schools and those enrolled in Japanese schools who have graduated or completed a higher education institution in their home country, etc.) ）

 

 

 

 

 

* Selection and matching will be conducted by interview. For participating international students, we will check their Japanese language proficiency and motivation to work in Japan, and provide pre-training on business etiquette and compliance before dispatching.

* OB / OG interview ~ I faced job hunting with all my might ~

※~Paid Internship Program Experience! ～

Period of employment

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 ~ Friday, September 27, 2024 (tentative)

* For details such as the actual employment period of international students, such as activities outside the status of residence, please consult with the person in charge of the project.

Acceptance Criteria

(1) Paid internship

At a minimum, we ask that you provide at least 5 days (or 40 hours) of work opportunities.

* International students are allowed to work within the range of “permission to engage in activities outside the status of residence (28 hours per week)” during the class period, but 40 hours per week during the summer vacation. You will be able to work until your hours. Please note that the summer vacation period varies depending on the school to which the international student belongs, so please contact us as appropriateCompanies and organizations are responsible for: Dispatch fee (¥1,260 per hour), student transportation fee (actual cost up to ¥1,000 per day) * Once the dispatched international student is confirmed, a worker dispatch contract will be concluded with the management contractor (dispatch company) of this program. As a result, various procedures such as social insurance are not required by the host company or organization, and the procedure is extremely simple compared to direct employment by the host company or organization.

(2) Unpaid internship

During the implementation period, in principle, please set up a work experience of 5 days (or 40 hours). This is a project implemented as an agreement-type internship in which an agreement regarding the acceptance of internships is concluded between the host company or organization and the International Student Study Kyoto Network Secretariat.

Flow after application by the host company / organization

After applying for participation in this program, the temporary staffing agency will proceed with specific administrative procedures.

(1) Registration for companies and organizations (deadline: Friday, May 31)

*Click here to apply.

(2) Exchange meeting between host companies and organizations and international students [Date] Saturday, June 15, 2024

You will be asked to answer questions from international students about your business and the work you are in charge of.

(3) Selection and matching through individual interviews with international students by the secretariat (late June ~ early July)

(4) Notification of matching results between international students and companies and organizations (mid-July)

(5) Face-to-face visits to companies and organizations (late July ~ early August)

(6) Confirmation of host students, various procedures (paid: dispatch contract, unpaid: conclusion of agreements, etc.) (late July ~ as needed)

(7) Preparatory training for international students (Thursday, August 8)

(8) Employment at the host company or organization (August 13 (Tue) ~ September 27 (Fri))

 

Inquiries about this project in general

International Student Study Kyoto Network Secretariat

University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department (Murata, Sawada)

TEL: 075-353-9164 FAX: 075-353-9101 *Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

Email:kyoto-nw◆consortium.or.jp *Please replace ◆ with @.

(Finished) 【For faculty and staff】The 3rd International Student Study Kyoto Network Member Group Workshop and Exchange Meeting will be held in 2023

“Easy Japanese” seminar that is easy for Japan to understand

Date & Time: Friday, December 15, 2023 14:00~16:10 (Reception 13:30~)

Place: Campus Plaza Kyoto (5F: Room 2~4)

Content: “Easy Japanese necessary in an emergency in the event of a disaster for foreigners studying and working in Kyoto”

~Protect students and employees and use them for daily community life~

“Easy Japanese” is based on the lessons learned from the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake in 1995 to smoothly convey information to foreigners.

It is a Japanese expression method that translates into simple Japanese.

In this training, we will give you an overview of “Easy Japanese” and its basic rules, as well as how foreigners can learn about disasters and corona disasters.

Learn about common situations.

It can be used not only in emergency communication with international students and foreign employees, but also in daily life.

Students will learn how to communicate “Easy Japanese” through group work and practical activities.


Lecturer: “Easy Japanese” volunteer group Atsuko Sugimoto

Target: Faculty and staff members of the International Student Study Kyoto Network member schools and organizations

Capacity: 40 people * Reception on a first-come, first-served basis

How to apply: If you would like to participate, please apply using the application form below.

　　　　　https://forms.gle/X119ffVrBt6xdPb88

Application period: Until 12 o’clock on Friday, December 1 * Acceptance will end as soon as the capacity is reached.

Admission: Free


Schedule:

14:00~14:05 Opening Remarks

14:05~16:00 What is “Easy Japanese”?

・ Situations that foreigners fall into during disasters and corona

・Basic rules of “Easy Japanese”

・Activities through group work

16:00~16:10 Q&A

In the unlikely event that you cannot use the application form, please apply directly from the following email address.

Destination address: “kyoto-nw@consortium.or.jp“

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【Inquiry】

International Student Study Kyoto Network Secretariat [International Affairs Department, University Consortium Kyoto]

Person in charge: Tsuruyama, Murono TEL: 075-353-9164 E-mail: kyoto-nw@consortium.or.jp

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[Finished] 【For faculty and staff】We will hold a seminar to share case studies of internationalization efforts of member universities in 2023

As part of the project to support the globalization of faculty and staff, the Kyoto International Business Department of the University Consortium is working to share examples of efforts by member universities for internationalization.

As part of this effort, with the cooperation of the Ryukoku University Center for the Promotion of Global Education, we have decided to hold a mini-forum on “Global Human Resource Development.”

【Theme】
” What Universities Can Do to Develop Global Human Resources ~From the Experience of Taylor’s University in Malaysia~”

Taking advantage of the opportunity of a staff member of Taylor’s University, a well-known private university in Malaysia, visiting Japan, we planned an opportunity to exchange information on the university’s human resource development and international expansion in anticipation of the era of globalization. The staff members of Taylor’s University who are visiting Japan are in charge of the “Student Support Department” at Japan universities, and their duties are to promote “international collaboration, corporate collaboration, and career support” and have achieved many results. On the day of the event, we will also invite Ms. Mr./Ms. Shiokawa (representative of the Institute for the Future Creation of Universities), who has been in charge of promoting the internationalization of universities at several private universities and national and public universities, to give a lecture on what universities can and should do to develop global human resources (about 45 minutes in the first half), and then we would like to provide ample opportunities for discussion among the participants (45 minutes in the second half) minutes). We hope that it will be of some help to each member as an opportunity to open up many perspectives, such as further raising the international awareness of each member, so please join us.

【Target】
Faculty and staff of Kyoto member universities of the University Consortium
* As a general rule, it is assumed that faculty and staff from international departments or faculty and staff who are interested in the internationalization of the university will participate, but companies and students are also welcome to participate.

【Date & Time】
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 10:00~11:30 (tentative) [Reception 9:30~]

[Place]
Campus Plaza Kyoto, 2nd floor, Conference Room 1 (face-to-face)

【Speakers and Agenda Providers】
10:00~10:45 Lecture

Lecturer: Raja Edriana Baizura (Taylor’s University)
Mohd. Khairul Hazreen (Taylor’s University)
Masami Shiokawa (Institute for Future Creation)
10:45~11:30 Discussion (including Q&A)
*Lectures by Taylor’s University students will be given in English, but interpreters will provide consecutive interpretation.

[Number of participants]
50 people (Applications will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached)

【Application】
Please apply from the following URL.

https://forms.gle/ZgbhBaC12AWLJ3ME9

* If you cannot use the application form, we apologize for the inconvenience, but please contact the following.

【Application Deadline】
Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 12:00 p.m.



University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department
TEL：(075)353-9164
　　E-mail:kokusai■consortium.or.jp
(Please change ■ to @ and send it)

*Finished※[For Students] 10/7 (Sat) “TOEFL iBT® Test Online Skill Improvement Seminar”

ETS Japan, the TOEFL test office of Japan, and the University Consortium Kyoto will hold an online seminar by ETS-certified trainers for university students who are considering taking the TOEFL iBT test (limited to students affiliated with member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto).
If you are planning to study for the TOEFL test in the future, if you are planning to take the iBT test, or if you have taken the test and want to improve your score even more, please join us!
This year’s event will be held online using Zoom, so you can participate from home.

Participation is free.
The application deadline is 3 p.m. on Friday, September 29, but we will close as soon as the capacity is reached, so please apply as soon as possible.

* The application deadline has been extended until 3 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4.

The TOEFL iBT® test is one of the world’s most successful tests designed to measure the proficiency of non-native English speakers.
It comprehensively measures the four skills of reading, listening, speaking, and writing.
TOEFL iBT® test scores are widely used by more than 11,500 universities, graduate schools, and educational institutions in 160 countries around the world for study abroad and entrance examinations.
In this seminar, ETS certified trainers will explain not only the basics of the TOEFL iBT® test, but also more effective ways to study to improve your score, using past questions.

Click here for the seminar outline →20231007_University Consortium Kyoto iBT Skill Improvement Flyer

Date & Time:

Saturday, October 7, 2023 10:00~13:00 (Zoom entry starts at 9:30~)
* Take breaks as appropriate

Embodiment:

Online (Zoom)
* Please prepare an Internet environment that can access the online course and a computer with a camera and microphone function, and access from a convenient location.

Target:

Students enrolled in a member university of the University Consortium Kyoto who fall under the following categories:

・Those who are starting to study for TOEFL or those who are planning to take the iBT test
・ Those who have taken the exam and aim to further improve their score

Capacity:

50 (first-come, first-served basis)
* Please note that it will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached.

Lecturer:

U.S. ETS Certified Trainer
Prof. Chiaki Taoka (Full-time Lecturer, Center for Common English Education, Kobe Jogakuin University )

Contents:

– Introduction of questions specific to the TOEFL iBT test
– Preparation for the four sections of the TOEFL iBT test (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing)
・Introduction of effective learning methods and teaching materials
*Lectures will be conducted in Japanese.

Co-organizers: University Consortium Kyoto / ETS Japan G.K.

Contact:
[TOEFL®テスト日本事務局]　
ETS Japan G.K. https://www.toefl-ibt.jp/test_takers/
Email: event■etsjapan.jp (Please change ■ to @.) ）

【University Faculty and Staff English Training】9/2 (Sat) & 6 (Wed) “Cross-Cultural Understanding and Communication in English”

Purpose of the event

As the globalization of higher education accelerates, such as the enhancement of support for international students and the promotion of collaborative projects with overseas universities, the English proficiency of university faculty and staff has become indispensable as a basic ability.In addition, international students from many countries and regions have their own cultural backgrounds, and in order to communicate smoothly, it is essential to understand customs, social norms, religions, etc. beyond language.
For this reason, the University Consortium Kyoto conducts training to improve English proficiency by conducting case studies in various situations, as well as “skill improvement training for university faculty and staff” to learn about cultures other than English-speaking countries.

This time, the 2023 “Skill Improvement Training for University Faculty and Staff”As part of the international education-related work, mainly at universities,For faculty and staff involved in accepting international students,We will hold an online English course as follows. We look forward to your participation.

 

Course Outline

“Business English Literacy: Cross-Cultural Understanding and English Communication in Universities“

This course is mainly for faculty and staff who are involved in international education-related work and international student acceptance work at universities.
Mannerisms and ways of communicating vary greatly from culture to culture. In this course, in order to respond to the increase in the number of international students and foreign researchers, cultural diversity, communication styles,Deepen your understanding of business etiquette.
Through role-play and PBL (problem-solving exercises) in various settings, we aim to improve communication skills in English.
*The language used in the course is English.

Date and time Saturday, September 2, 2023 and Wednesday, September 6, 2023, 13:30-16:30
Format Held online using Zoom
(Please prepare an accessible Internet environment and a computer with camera and microphone functions, and participate from a convenient location.)
Lecturer Nagasaki University Associate Professor Mikako Nishikawa
Scope of the course For university faculty and staff with an intermediate or higher level of English
Participation Capacity 18 people *Pre-registration required
Participation Fee Faculty and staff of Kyoto member universities of the University Consortium 2,500 yen / 1 course
Faculty and staff from non-member schools: 6,000 yen / 1 course
* Payment will be made in the form of a bank transfer to the designated account of the Foundation by the specified date.
Details will be provided in the course invitation email sent after the deadline.
How to apply Please apply from the “Apply” button below.
Application Deadline August 1, 2023 at noon

 

◎ About English level ◎
Please refer to the following levels. (*TOEIC score is a guide)
Beginner: Able to say simple greetings and introduce yourself. You can do it if you give a short and simple answer. (Up to about TOEIC550)
Intermediate: If the topic is familiar, you can explain it. You can continue the conversation, such as asking questions to the other person.
(TOEIC550~800)
Advanced: Able to express one’s opinions clearly. Students can exchange opinions and discuss a wide range of topics.
(TOEIC800 or older)

 

 

University Consortium Kyoto, International Business Department
TEL：(075)353-9164 ／ FAX：(075)353-9101
e-mail: kokusai■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)

【University Teachers/English Training】9/9 (Sat) “Teaching Methods for Subjects Using English that Can Be Utilized for Remote Classes” Recruitment of Participants

Purpose of the event

As the globalization of higher education accelerates, such as the enhancement of support for international students and the promotion of collaborative projects with overseas universities, the English proficiency of university faculty and staff has become indispensable as a basic ability.
In addition, international students from many countries and regions have their own cultural backgrounds, and in order to communicate smoothly, it is essential to understand customs, social norms, religions, etc. beyond language.
For this reason, the University Consortium Kyoto conducts training to improve English proficiency by conducting case studies in various situations, as well as “skill improvement training for university faculty and staff” to learn about cultures other than English-speaking countries.

As part of the 2023 “Skill Improvement Training for University Faculty and Staff,” we will hold an online English course for faculty members who are or may be in charge of English classes at universities as follows. We look forward to your participation.

 

Course Outline

“Active Learning Exercises: Teaching Methods for Subjects Using English for Remote Learning”

This is an English course for university faculty members who are teaching specialized subjects mainly in English and who are planning to teach them in the future.
Students will learn how to facilitate and give instructions in English classes through role-playing. It will be a participant-led “exercise-type” course that will be utilized for interactive classes and flipped classrooms using ICT.
*The language used in the course is English.

Date and time Saturday, September 9, 2023, 9:30-16:30
Format Held online using Zoom
(Please prepare an accessible Internet environment and a computer with camera and microphone functions, and participate from a convenient location.)
Lecturer Nagasaki University Associate Professor Mikako Nishikawa
Scope of the course University faculty members who fall under either of the following are eligible.
(1) Those who have an intermediate or higher level of English
(2) Those who are in charge of English classes at the university or who may be in charge in the future
Participation Capacity 18 people *Pre-registration required
Participation Fee Faculty and staff of Kyoto member universities of the University Consortium 2,500 yen / 1 course
Faculty and staff from non-member schools: 6,000 yen / 1 course
* Payment will be made in the form of a bank transfer to the designated account of the Foundation by the specified date.
Details will be provided in the course invitation email sent after the deadline.
How to apply Please apply from the “Apply” button below.
Application Deadline August 1, 2023 at noon

 

◎ About English level ◎
Please refer to the following levels. (*TOEIC score is a guide)
Beginner: Able to say simple greetings and introduce yourself. You can do it if you give a short and simple answer. (Up to about TOEIC550)
Intermediate: If the topic is familiar, you can explain it. You can continue the conversation, such as asking questions to the other person.
(TOEIC550~800)
Advanced: Able to express one’s opinions clearly. Students can exchange opinions and discuss a wide range of topics.
(TOEIC800 or older)

 

 

University Consortium Kyoto, International Business Department
TEL：(075)353-9164 ／ FAX：(075)353-9101
e-mail: kokusai■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)

【Closed】 【For Students, Faculty and Staff in Kyoto】 IELTS Skill Improvement Seminar

The University Consortium Kyoto is pleased to announce that it will hold an IELTS skill improvement seminar for students, faculty and staff belonging to member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto.

This seminar is a valuable opportunity to invite Japan IELTS experts to learn an overview of IELTS, explanations of questions for each skill (writing, reading, listening, speaking), scoring criteria, study methods, etc. from IELTS. We are looking forward to the participation of students belonging to member universities, faculty and staff involved in international exchange, and university professors who want to use as inspiration for English classes.

IELTS is an English language test that is recognised by more than 11,000 institutions in 140 countries around the world.
More than 3 million people around the world take the exam every year to study, immigrate, or work.

Re Thursday, August 3, 2023 10:00~12:30 (Reception starts at 9:45)
* There will be a break in the middle.
meeting place Campus Plaza Kyoto, 4th Floor, Lecture Room 2
Map: https://www.consortium.or.jp/about-cp-kyoto/access
target Students, faculty and staff members of member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto
Capacity 50 people (pre-registration required) * If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.
cost free
substance
(planned)

・Outline of the IELTS exam
・Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing Explanation of each section and
 Effective learning methods
・Q&A
*Lectures will be held in Japanese.

lecturer Ryo Tsukamoto (Author of “80 Patterns of English Can’t Stop!”)
Application Please fill out the application form below to apply.
IELTS Skill Improvement Seminar Application Form
Application Deadline Thursday, July 20, 2023, noon

Event flyer: IELTS skill-up seminar 2023

(Request to Participants)
〇 Please refrain from participating if you have symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, or if you are not feeling well.

 

< Inquiries> University Consortium Kyoto International Business DepartmentTEL
: (075) 353-9164 FAX: (075) 353-9101
E-mail: kokusai ■ consortium.or.jp (Please change ■ to @)

Call for Participation in 2024 Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training

This is a training program for university faculty and staff to learn English that can be used in work and foreign cultures

6/28 (Fri) Application deadline


Business Overview

As the globalization of higher education accelerates, such as the enhancement of support for international students and the promotion of collaborative projects with overseas universities, the English proficiency of university faculty and staff has become indispensable as a basic ability.
In addition, international students from many countries and regions have their own cultural backgrounds, and in order to communicate smoothly, it is essential to understand customs, social norms, religions, etc. beyond language.
For this reason, the University Consortium Kyoto aims to raise the level of practical skills and motivate faculty and staff to improve their skills by providing training to improve their English proficiency through case studies that assume various situations and cultural training such as Chinese culture and Islamic culture.

 

Outline of the event

* The 5th session will be one training course for the first and second half of the course.

Session 1: Saturday, July 20, 2024, 9:30-16:30 [Language] *Face-to-face lecture
Communication Skills at University (English Level: Beginner) Lecturer
: Owen Mark Kozlowski

Session 2: Saturday, July 27, 2024, 9:30-16:0 [Culture] *Online
Training for
understanding Chinese cultureLecturer: Mr. Mao Xinghua

Session 3: Saturday, August 24, 2024, 9:30-16:30 [Culture] *Online
Training in Islamic culture with a focus on Southeast Asian countries
Lecturer: Ms. Hangarda Briyahita

Session 4: Saturday, September 14, 2024 and Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 13:30-16:30 [Language] *Online
 Business English Literacy₊: Cross-Cultural Understanding and Communication in English at University (English Level: Intermediate and Advanced Level) Lecturer
: Mikako Nishikawa, Associate Professor, Nagasaki University

Session 5: Saturday, November 9, 2024, 9:30-16:30 [Language] *Face-to-face lecture
ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS THAT CAN BE USED IN EMAIL & WEB (ENGLISH LEVEL: BEGINNER)
Lecturer: Mr. Owen Mark Kozlowski

Session 6: Saturday, November 30, 2024, 9:30-16:30 [Language] *Face-to-face lecture
MEETING AND DISCUSSION (ENGLISH LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE ~ ADVANCED)
Lecturer: Mr. Glenn Greggas

 

☆ For details on the training contents, participation fee, capacity, etc., and the application form, please check the following page.

>>2024 Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training Detail Page

*Please note that if there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.
* The decision on whether or not to attend the course will be announced at the beginning of July after the application deadline.

University Consortium Kyoto, International Business Department
TEL：(075)353-9164 ／ FAX：(075)353-9101
e-mail: kokusai■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)

【For Students】2023 Presentation on Kyoto in English Outline of Implementation


“What is the charm of Kyoto?” and “What kind of country is Japan?” Why don’t you actually experience the traditional culture of Japan and learn the know-how to give a presentation about Kyoto and Japan in English so that you can introduce Kyoto and Japan culture in English when asked by people from overseas?
You are planning to study abroad, are interested in studying abroad in the future, or want to explain Kyoto and Japan to people overseas in Japan… Mr./Ms., please join us!
　　　
 ~~Outline of “Presentation on Kyoto in English” ~~

A total of six half-day training sessions will be held to learn English expressions about Kyoto’s tourist attractions and the traditional culture of Kyoto and Japan.

◎ Embodiment: Face-to-face ◎ Time: 13:30 ~ 17:00 (with break) ◎ Training days and scheduled contents (6 sessions in total):
1. Saturday, May 27, 2023 :(1) Ice Break, Introduction to Japan and Kyoto ~Learn about Japan and Kyoto in English~
(2) Learn expressions that explain traditional Japan culture in English
2. Saturday, June 3, 2023: Traditional Culture (1) Hands-on experience of flower arrangement
3. Saturday, June 10, 2023: Garden tour (Heian Jingu Shrine)
4. Saturday, June 17, 2023: Traditional culture (2) Hands-on experience of the tea ceremony
5. Saturday, June 24, 2023: Learn about Kyoto’s famous places, events, food, clothing, housing, education, etc. in Japan and Kyoto.
Discuss with international students
6. Saturday, July 8, 2023: Personal presentation

◎ Eligibility: All of the following conditions must be met.
1. Be a Japan student at a member university or junior college of the University Consortium Kyoto
(It does not matter what course you are enrolled in (undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral program))
2. Ability to participate in all training sessions
3. Your English score must be one of the following:
IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL iBT 63 / TOEIC 650 / Eiken Pre-1st Grade 4. Interested
 in international exchange and cross-cultural understanding

◎ Capacity: 15 people
◎ Course fee: 5,000 yen (total amount for all 6 sessions, including reference materials and actual training expenses)
* Please pay in cash (with as little change as possible) on Saturday, May 27 for the first time.
* Please bear the transportation and other expenses related to the course.
◎ Application period: April 7, 2023 (Friday) ~ April 21, 2023 (Friday) noon 〆 [Application closed]　
* If there are a large number of applicants, we will notify you by mass e-mail in early May whether or not you can participate.
◎ Application guidelines: Please apply from this application form.

We look forward to hearing from you!

◎ Notes:
* Please note that the method and content of the event may be changed depending on the spread of the new coronavirus infection.
In the case of online training (there is a possibility that some of the training will be face-to-face), it is essential to have an Internet connection that can access the online training and a computer environment with camera and microphone functions.
* The implementation of the “Kyoto PR Student Ambassador” has not yet been decided in the 2023 academic year. (The decision will be made by the start of the training and will be communicated to the participants.) ）