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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 students to improve their skills by providing training to improve English proficiency by conducting case studies in various situations and training to learn about cultures outside of English-speaking countries.
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▷ 2020 Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training 1st ~ 3rd Flyer Application Extension
▷ 2020 Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training 4th ~ 7th Flyer Application Extension
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Outline of the event
FY2020 University Consortium Kyoto Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training
1st ~ 7th Overview
First half: Application deadline is Friday, July 3
Second Half: Application deadline is Monday, August 17
Program Overview:
- 1. Name:
- Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training Training Content: 7 sessions in total (individual application)
[First half 1st ~ 3rd online course]
| Date and | time training content | ||
| Part 1 | Saturday, July 18, 2020 10.00-16.00 * Online course (using Zoom) |
University Introduction and Campus Tour Let’s convey the charm of your university in simple English! Lecturer: Mr. Luis Issidore Bhutto
→ instructor has been changed. Lecturer: Mr. Marco Lobo Assuming a campus tour for foreign visitors and international students and an online school introduction, students will learn practical lessons about basic greetings, facility guidance, and communication on the university campus through role play and pair work. It is also useful for teaching students who are in charge of campus tours. |
Beginner~Intermediate Capacity: 18 people (Minimum 10 people) *Please bring one copy of your own university pamphlet. |
| Part 2 | Saturday, July 25, 2020 10.00-16.00 * Online course (using Zoom) |
Active Learning Exercises: Teaching methods for subjects using English that can be used for remote learning Lecturer: Mikako Nishikawa, Kyoto University
This is a skill-building training program for university faculty members who teach specialized subjects mainly in English. By making a twist on the streaming class using ZOOM, the class can be improved to the point of being even more unrecognizable, and the content is useful for teachers who are looking for a more sophisticated distance class. |
Intermediate ~ Advanced Capacity: 18 (minimum 10) |
| 3rd | Saturday, August 1, 2020 10.00-16.00 * Online course (using Zoom) |
Training for understanding Chinese culture
Lecturer: Mr. Wang Lin
With more than half of our international students being Chinese, we will learn how to facilitate communication by understanding the cultural differences between China and China. This course will help you understand the systematic way of thinking about Chinese culture and how it differs from Japan. You will also learn simple greetings in Chinese. |
English Proficiency:- Chinese proficiency: Not required Capacity: 18 (Minimum 10 people) |
[Second half 4th ~ 7th online course]
| Date and | time training content | ||
| No.4 | Saturday, September 5, 2020 10.00-16.00 |
Business English Literacy: Intercultural Understanding and Communication in English at University
Lecturer: Mikako Nishikawa, Kyoto University
For staff involved in international education-related 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, we will deepen our understanding of cultural diversity, communication styles, business etiquette, etc. Through role-play and PBL (problem-solving exercises) in various settings, we aim to improve communication skills in English. |
English Proficiency: Intermediate ~ Advanced Capacity: 18 (Minimum number of participants: 10) |
| Vol.5 | Saturday, September 19, 2020 10.00-16.00 |
(NEW) Intercultural Communication for Accepting International Students Lecturer: Ms. Hangarda Priyahita
This is a cross-cultural communication training program that aims to be able to respond appropriately while respecting the culture of each international student by learning about the lifestyle, historical background, education, culture, and religious views of accepting international students from Southeast Asian countries. The analysed country is : Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam |
Language proficiency: Not required Capacity: 18 (Minimum number of participants: 10) |
| No.6 | Saturday, September 26, 2020 10.00-16.00 |
E-mail Training (Beginner)
Lecturer: Mr. Owen Mark Kozlowski
This is an email training that understands the structure and phrases of basic English email writing, and sets up the first situation that you encounter in the operation of English email in your business, such as requests, confirmations, and notifications. You will also learn how to practice conversation when you meet in person after the email. It is recommended for beginners who want to learn basic greetings, syntax, phrases, etc. |
English Proficiency: Beginner Capacity: 18 (Minimum number of participants: 10) |
| No.7 | Saturday, October 3, 2020 10.00-16.00 |
(NEW)E-mail Training (Intermediate ~ Advanced)
Lecturer: Mr. Owen Mark Kozlowski
After understanding the basic structure of English email writing, students will learn the format, tone, style, syntax, etc. suitable for various situations such as proposals, refusals, reminders, and persuasions, and aim to smoothly communicate e-mails not only with international students but also with staff and faculty members of overseas partner universities. It is recommended for intermediate ~ advanced people who are accustomed to exchanging simple English emails. |
English Proficiency: Intermediate ~ Advanced Capacity: 18 (Minimum number of participants: 10) |
* At the time of announcing the first half of the skill improvement training, the second half was scheduled to be a face-to-face course, but in view of the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the second half will also be held as an online course. Thank you for your understanding.
- 2. Venue:
- Please prepare an Internet environment that can access the online course and a computer with a camera and microphone function, and access it from a convenient location.
- 3. Eligibility:
- Faculty and staff of Kyoto member universities
- 4. Participation Fee:
- free
- 5. How to apply:
- Please apply from the University Consortium Kyoto website.
https://www.consortium.or.jp/project/international/global/form-7 (Application Form)*Please note that if there are too many applicants, a lottery will be held after the application deadline.
The decision on whether or not to take the online course will be announced at once after the end of each application deadline.
TEL：(075)353-9164 ／ FAX：(075)353-9101
E-mail: kokusai■consortium.or.jp (Please change ■ to @)
