Business Overview
This project was started as a project to solve the overwhelming problem of “I can’t answer questions about Japan and Kyoto” in interviews with students who have completed short~long-term study abroad in English-speaking countries, and to develop the ability to convey the charms of their country and Kyoto to many students in English.
In addition to increasing students’ interest in studying abroad, it is expected that the number of Kyoto fans will increase and the number of students studying in Kyoto and tourists will increase by accurately communicating the charms of Kyoto when they study abroad. In addition, by taking the course, you will improve your ability to convey the charms of Kyoto in English, and you can expect to play an active role as a human resource who can convey the charms of Kyoto to foreign tourists and international students even after returning to your home country. In addition, one of the unique features of the University Consortium Kyoto Project is that students can interact with students from other universities and gain knowledge.
Those who wish to complete this training will be appointed by Kyoto City to serve as “Kyoto PR Student Ambassadors” who will promote the charms of Kyoto to the world during their study abroad and other activities.
For an overview of the 2020 event, please click here.
Outline of the event
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 people from overseas ask you, “What kind of country is Japan?”
You are planning to study abroad, are interested in studying abroad, or want to explain Kyoto and Japan to people overseas in Japan… If you are a student who is thinking, please join us!
*Those who wish to complete this training will be appointed by Kyoto City to become “Kyoto PR Student Ambassadors” who will promote the charms of Kyoto to the world during their study abroad periods.
~~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.
〈Training day (6 sessions in total)〉
Method: Online training using Zoom (some face-to-face training) Time: 13:30~17:00 (with breaks)
1. Saturday, October 17, 2020: [Online] (1) Ice Break, Introduction to Japan and Kyoto ~Learn about Japan and Kyoto in English~ (2) Learn expressions that explain Japan’s traditional culture in English
2. Saturday, October 24, 2020: [Face-to-face] Traditional Culture: Hands-on experience with tea ceremony and flower arrangement
3. Saturday, October 31, 2020: [Online] (1) Mini presentation in English (2) Discussion with international students
4. Saturday, November 14, 2020: [Online] Learn about Kyoto’s famous places, events, souvenirs, etc.
5. Saturday, November 21, 2020: [Online] Learn about food, clothing, housing, education, etc. in Japan and Kyoto
6. Saturday, November 28, 2020: [Online] Personal Presentation
◎ Eligibility: All of the following conditions must be met.
1. Be a student of 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 or higher
4. Interested in international exchange and cross-cultural understanding
5. You must have access to the Internet and a computer with a camera and microphone function that can access the online training.
◎ Capacity: about 20 people
◎ Tuition fee: 2,500 yen (total amount for all 6 sessions, including reference materials and actual expenses for exercises)
* Please pay in cash (as little change as possible) on Saturday, October 24th.
*Please bear your own expenses and transportation expenses related to online classes.
◎ Application period: September 2, 2020 (Wednesday) ~ September 30, 2020 (Wednesday) 12:00
* If there are a large number of applicants, we will notify you by e-mail by Saturday, October 3 after a lottery.
◎ Application guidelines:
Please apply using this application form.
We look forward to hearing from you!
◎ Notes:
Please note that in light of the social situation regarding self-restraint in events to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infections, this project may be canceled (or postponed) or the content may be changed even at the last minute.
Contact us
University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department
TEL 075-353-9164 FAX 075-353-9101
E-mail: kokusai ■ consortium.or.jp (*Please replace the ■ part with @)
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
