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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, it can be said that the time has finally arrived when the English proficiency of university faculty and staff is indispensable as a basic ability.
The training program of the University Consortium Kyoto aims not only to improve the English proficiency of faculty and staff of member schools who can respond to such times, but also to raise their awareness of language learning in the future.
* Application acceptance has been closed.
Outline of the event
2017 English Skill Improvement Training for University Teachers and Staff
Outline of the 2017 English Language Training Program for Faculty and Staff of Kyoto Member Universities of the University Consortium
* Application deadline is June 9 * Application acceptance has been closed
Program Overview:
1. Name: English Skill Improvement Training for University Faculty and Staff 2. Training content: 6-part series (individual application)
| Date and | time training content | ||
| Part 1 | Saturday, July 8, 2017 9.30-17.00 First Joint Laboratory |
Telephoning and Emails Lecturer: Mr. Scott Seely In this course, you will assume various scenarios, and learn basic greetings and skills such as intermediary and meeting arrangements when responding to phone calls. In e-mail, you will learn the format, tone, style, syntax, etc. of English e-mail based on scenarios. |
Beginner~Intermediate Capacity: 18 (Minimum 15 people) (Closed because the capacity has been reached) |
| Part 2 | Saturday, July 15, 2017 9.30-17.00 First Joint Laboratory |
Active Learning for English-speaking Classroom Lecturer: Mikako Nishikawa Mainly for teachers. Experienced instructors will teach you the keywords and know-how for conducting classes in English. We would like to invite teachers who are concerned about giving instructions in English and developing interactive / participatory classes in English. |
Intermediate ~ Advanced Capacity: 18 (Minimum 12 people) |
| 3rd | August 05, 2017(Sat) 9.30-17.00 First Joint Laboratory |
Everyday Communication Lecturer: Mr. Scott Seely Based on various situations, students will learn practical English communication in different situations (formal and informal, appropriate tone and word choice, etc.), such as dealing with international students, teachers, and guests from overseas. |
Beginner~Intermediate Capacity: 18 (Minimum 15 people) (Closed because the capacity has been reached) |
| No.4 | Saturday, August 26, 2017 9.30-17.00 First Joint Laboratory |
Business English Writing and Cross-cultural Manners Lecturer: Mikako Nishikawa You will learn the layout and structure of various English business writing styles, appropriate expressions, and frequently used boilerplate expressions. In addition to last year’s very popular writing training, this year we have added learning about cross-cultural manners. For staff involved in international education-related work at universities. |
Intermediate ~ Advanced Capacity: 18 (Minimum 15 people) (Closed because the capacity has been reached) |
| Vol.5 | September 02, 2017(Sat) 9.30-17.00 First Joint Laboratory |
(NEW!) TOEIC New Format Learning Method Seminar Lecturer: Hiroko Kuno We will explain the questions in the new TOEIC format introduced in 2016, and teach you simple know-how to prepare for it and study at home efficiently and speedily. We will publish a learning method that actually increases the TOEIC score by 100 ~ 300 points or more! |
Intermediate ~ Advanced (TOEIC400 points ~ target) Capacity: 18 (Minimum 15 people) (Closed because the capacity has been reached) |
| No.6 | September 09, 2017(Sat) 9.30-17.00 First Joint Laboratory |
(NEW!) Meeting and Discussion Lecturer: Mr. Scott Seely Gain improved communication skills in meeting discussions. Students will learn meeting phrases and processes, improve their ability to speak English instantaneously, and acquire the ability to speak logically in practice. |
Intermediate ~ Advanced Capacity: 18 (Minimum 15 people) |
2. Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto, 5th floor, Joint Laboratory 1
3. Participation fee: Faculty and staff of consortium member universities 5,000 yen / 1 course
3. Participation fee: Faculty and staff from non-consortium member schools 7,000 yen / 1 course
4. How to apply: From the University Consortium Kyoto website ↓ * Application acceptance has been closed
https://www.consortium.or.jp/project/international/global/form-3
5. Payment method: Please transfer to the designated account of the Foundation by the specified date.
5. Payment method: No refunds will be given after payment has been made (proxy attendance is possible).
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