{"id":128547,"date":"2019-03-26T17:28:45","date_gmt":"2019-03-26T08:28:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.consortium.or.jp\/project\/international\/global\/2018-2"},"modified":"2019-03-26T17:28:45","modified_gmt":"2019-03-26T08:28:45","slug":"2018-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.consortium.or.jp\/en\/project\/international\/global\/2018-2","title":{"rendered":"FY 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"linkArrowDown partitionWrap\">\n<li><a href=\"#pageLink01\">Business Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#pageLink02\">Outline of the event<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"pageLink01\">Business Overview<\/h2>\n<p>Every year, it is very popular, so register as soon as possible! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consortium.or.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/page\/19199\/2018_skillup_v3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[Click here for details]<\/a><br \/>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.<br \/> 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.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7633 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.consortium.or.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/international\/7606\/button07_moushikomi_04.gif\" alt=\"button07_moushikomi_04\" width=\"300\" height=\"65\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;text-align:center;\" class=\"aligncenter\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"pageLink02\">Outline of the event<\/h2>\n<h3>2018 English Skill Improvement Training for University Teachers and Staff<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Outline of the 2018 English Language Training Program for Faculty and Staff at Kyoto Member Universities<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\">*Application <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">deadline<\/span> is May 31<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #c0c0c0;\">Program Overview:<\/span><br \/> 1. Name: English Skill Improvement Training for University Faculty and Staff Training content: 6 sessions in total (individual application)<\/p>\n<div class=\"spScroll\">\n<table id=\"tablepress-431\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-431\">\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n<td class=\"column-1\" style=\"width:50px;\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\" style=\"width:155px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\">Date and<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\" style=\"width:365px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\">time training content<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\" style=\"width:115px;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\">Part 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\">Saturday, July 14, 2018<br \/> 9.30-17.00<br \/> First Joint Laboratory<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"><strong>TOEIC Listening &amp; Reading Seminar<\/strong> <br \/> Lecturers: Atsuko Nishitani, Maho Sano, Kyoto Sangyo University<br \/> Instructors with extensive experience in teaching TOEIC preparation will teach you how to improve your TOEIC score efficiently. In the morning, we will focus on the reading section (Part 5~7) and in the afternoon the listening section (Part 1~4), where we will introduce frequent patterns and effective learning methods for practical practice.<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"><span style=\"background-color:#FFFF00\">TOEIC400~700 points<\/span><br \/> Capacity: 24 people<br \/> (Minimum 20 people)<br \/><span style=\"background-color:#58FAF4\">*Please prepare the IIBC &#8220;Official TOEIC Listening &amp; Reading Questions 3&#8221; by yourself.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color:#ff0000;\">(Closed)<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\">Part 2<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\">Saturday, July 21, 2018<br \/> 9.30-17.00<br \/> First Joint Laboratory<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"><strong>Active-Learning for English-speaking Classroom<\/strong><br \/> Lecturer: Mikako Nishikawa<br \/> Mainly for teachers. Students will learn various know-how and skills for conducting classes in &#8220;English&#8221; using AL.<br \/> It will be a &#8220;practical&#8221; course in which teachers take the initiative in a flipped class using simulated classes and ICT, such as the practice of two-way classes using instructions in English and participatory classes based on materials from flipped classrooms. We would also like to invite teachers who are worried about teaching in English to participate.<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\">Intermediate ~ Advanced<br \/> Capacity: 18<br \/> (Minimum 12 people)<br \/><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\">3rd<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\">Saturday, July 28, 2018<br \/> 9.30-17.00<br \/> First Joint Laboratory<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"><strong>Telephoning and Emails<\/strong><br \/> Lecturer: Mr. Scott Seely<br \/> 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.<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\">Beginner~Intermediate<br \/> Capacity: 18<br \/> (Minimum 12 people)<br \/><span style=\"color:#ff0000;\">(Closed)<\/span><br \/><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\">No.4<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\">Saturday, September 8, 2018<br \/> 9.30-17.00<br \/> First Joint Laboratory<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"><strong>Cross-cultural Manners and English Communication in Higher Institutions<\/strong><br \/> Lecturer: Mikako Nishikawa<br \/> For staff involved in international education-related work at universities. Mannerisms and ways of communicating vary greatly from culture to culture.<br \/> 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.<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\">Intermediate ~ Advanced<br \/> Capacity: 18<br \/> (Minimum 15 people)<br \/><span style=\"color:#ff0000;\">(Closed)<\/span><br \/><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\">Vol.5<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\">Saturday, September 22, 2018<br \/> 9.30-17.00<br \/> First Joint Laboratory<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"><strong>Everyday Communication<\/strong><br \/> Lecturer: Mr. Scott Seely<br \/> 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.<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\">Beginner~Intermediate<br \/> Capacity: 18<br \/> (Minimum 15 people)<br \/><span style=\"color:#ff0000;\">(Closed)<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\">No.6<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\">Saturday, September 29, 2018<br \/> 9.30-17.00<br \/> First Joint Laboratory<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"><strong>Meeting and Discussion<\/strong><br \/> Lecturer: Mr. Scott Seely<br \/> 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.<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\">Intermediate ~ Advanced<br \/> Capacity: 18<br \/> (Minimum 15 people)<br \/><span style=\"color:#ff0000;\">(Closed)<\/span><br \/><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>2. Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto, 5th floor, Joint Laboratory 1<br \/> 3. Participation fee: Faculty and staff of consortium member universities 5,000 yen \/ 1 course<br \/><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">3. Participation fee:<\/span> Faculty and staff from non-consortium member schools 7,000 yen \/ 1 course<br \/> 4. How to apply: From the University Consortium Kyoto website \u2193<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><\/span><br \/>https:\/\/www.consortium.or.jp\/project\/international\/global\/form-4<br \/><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u3000<u>*Please note that if there are too many applicants, a lottery will be held after the application deadline.<\/u><br \/>\u3000<u>The decision on whether or not to attend the course will be announced at the beginning of June.<\/u><\/span><br \/> 5. Payment method: Please transfer to the designated account of the Foundation by the specified date.<br \/><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">5. Payment method:<\/span> (Details will be notified in the enrollment decision email)<br \/><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">5. Payment method:<\/span> No refunds will be given after payment has been made (proxy attendance is possible).<br \/> <contact> University Consortium Kyoto, International Business Department<br \/> TEL\uff1a(075)353-9164 \uff0f FAX\uff1a(075)353-9101<br \/> e-mail: kokusai\u25a0consortium.or.jp (Please replace \u25a0 with @)<\/contact><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Business Overview Outline of the event Business Overview Every year, it is very popular, so register as soon as possible! [Click here for details]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. 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