{"id":128560,"date":"2022-05-12T16:10:17","date_gmt":"2022-05-12T07:10:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.consortium.or.jp\/project\/international\/global\/2021-2"},"modified":"2022-05-12T16:10:17","modified_gmt":"2022-05-12T07:10:17","slug":"2021-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.consortium.or.jp\/en\/project\/international\/global\/2021-2","title":{"rendered":"FY2021"},"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>  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.<br \/>  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.<br \/>  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.<br \/>  Every year, it is very popular, so register as soon as possible!<\/p>\n<p>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consortium.or.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/page\/69\/skillup_gaiyou_2021-flyer05.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u25b7&nbsp;2021 Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training Flyer<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p class=\"taCenter\" style=\"color:red;\">\n    <del>The application deadline is Friday, July 2nd!<\/del>The deadline has been extended to Friday, July 16th!<br \/>Please check the outline of the event and apply from the application button at the bottom of the page.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"pageLink02\">Outline of the event<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n  <strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">2021 University Consortium Kyoto Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training<br \/>1st ~ 7th Overview<\/span><\/strong><br \/> \u3000\u3000<del>July 2 (Fri) Application Deadline Extended<\/del> <span style=\"color:red\">to July 16 (Fri)! <\/span>\u3000\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb0\"><span style=\"background-color: #c0c0c0;\">Program Overview:<\/span><\/p>\n<dl class=\"dl_list01-2\">\n<dt>1. Name:<\/dt>\n<dd>Teacher and Staff Skill Improvement Training Contents<\/dd>\n<dt class=\"pl15\">: <\/dt>\n<dd>All 7 courses (individual application) will be held online.<br \/>* The 2nd ~ 6th training will be one course for the first and second half<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<div class=\"spScroll\">\n<table id=\"tablepress-495\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-495\">\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n<td class=\"column-1\" style=\"width:55px;\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\" style=\"width:130px;\"><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<br \/>\u3010Language\u3011<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\">Saturday, July 24, 2021<br \/> 9:30\u201016:00<br \/><\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"><strong>Active Learning Exercises:<br \/>How to use English to teach subjects<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"taRight\">Lecturer: Mikako Nishikawa, Nagasaki University<\/div>\n<p>  This is a skill-building training program for university faculty members who teach specialized subjects mainly in English. 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.  <\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"><br \/>  English Proficiency: Intermediate ~ Advanced<br \/> Capacity: 18<br \/> (Minimum number of participants: 10<br \/>\n          <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\">Part 2<br \/>\u3010Language\u3011<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\">First half:<br \/> Friday, July 30, 2021<br \/> 9:30\u201012:30<\/p>\n<p> Second half:<br \/> Friday, August 6, 2021<br \/> 9:30\u201012:30<br \/><\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"><strong>Meeting and Discussion <\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"taRight\">Lecturer: Mr. Marco Lobo<\/div>\n<p>  This training is designed to improve the communication skills necessary for discussions, assuming meetings and conferences in English. Students will learn meeting phrases and processes, and practice them so that they can be put into practice through role-play and pair work. It is for those who have intermediate or higher English conversation skills.  <\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"><br \/>  English Proficiency: Intermediate ~ Advanced<br \/> Capacity: 18<br \/> (Minimum number of participants: 10)<br \/>\n          <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\">3rd<br \/>\u3010Language\u3011<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\">First half:<br \/> Friday, July 30, 2021<br \/> 13:30\u201016:30<\/p>\n<p> Second half:<br \/> Friday, August 6, 2021<br \/> 13:30\u201016:30<br \/><\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"><strong>Everyday Communication<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"taRight\">Lecturer: Mr. Owen Mark Kozlowski<\/div>\n<p>  Students will learn basic English conversation expressions that can be used in various situations, such as dealing with international students, dealing with guests from overseas, and guiding students around the university campus. In addition, through role-playing, etc., we will improve the instantaneous ability of English speech. It is for beginners in English conversation.  <\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"><br \/>  English Proficiency: Beginner<br \/> Capacity: 18<br \/> (Minimum number of participants: 10)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color:#58FAF4\">*Please have one copy of your university pamphlet ready.<\/span><br \/>\n          <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\">No.4<br \/>[Culture]<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\">First half:<br \/> Thursday, August 26, 2021<br \/> 9:30\u201012:30<\/p>\n<p> Second half:<br \/> Thursday, September 2, 2021<br \/> 9:30\u201012:30<br \/><\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"><strong>Training for understanding Chinese culture<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"taRight\">Lecturer: Ren Minami<\/div>\n<p>  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.  <\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"><br \/>  English Proficiency:-<br \/> Chinese proficiency: Not required<br \/> Capacity: 18<br \/> (Minimum number of participants: 10)<br \/>\n          <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\">Vol.5<br \/>\u3010Language\u3011<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\">First half:<br \/> Thursday, August 26, 2021<br \/> 13:30\u201016:30<\/p>\n<p> Second half:<br \/> Thursday, September 2, 2021<br \/> 13:30\u201016:30<br \/><\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"><strong>E-mail Training<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"taRight\">Lecturer: Mr. Owen Mark Kozlowski<\/div>\n<p>  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 for beginners who are not familiar with English writing.  <\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"><br \/>  English Proficiency: Beginner<br \/> Capacity: 18<br \/> (Minimum number of participants: 10)<br \/>\n          <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\">No.6<br \/>[Culture]<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\">First half:<br \/> Tuesday, September 7, 2021<br \/> 9:30\u201012:30<\/p>\n<p> Second half:<br \/> Tuesday, September 14, 2021<br \/> 9:30\u201012:30<br \/><\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"><strong>Intercultural Communication for Accepting International Students<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"taRight\">Lecturer: Ms. Hangarda Priyahita<\/div>\n<p>  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.<br \/>The analysed country is : Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam  <\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"><br \/>  Language proficiency: Not required<br \/> Capacity: 18<br \/> (Minimum number of participants: 10)<br \/>\n          <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\">No.7<br \/>\u3010Language\u3011<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\">Saturday, September 25, 2021<br \/> 9:30\u201016:00<br \/><\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"><strong>Business English Literacy: Intercultural Understanding and Communication in English at University<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"taRight\">Lecturer: Mikako Nishikawa, Nagasaki University<\/div>\n<p>  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.  <\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"><br \/>  English Proficiency: Intermediate ~ Advanced<br \/> Capacity: 18<br \/> (Minimum number of participants: 10)<br \/>\n          <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>\n    <strong>\u25ce About English level \u25ce<\/strong><br \/> Please refer to the following levels to choose the course you want to take. (*TOEIC score is a guide)  <\/p>\n<dl class=\"dl_list01-2\">\n<dt>Elementary level:<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"pl0 mb0 pb0\">Be able to say simple greetings and introduce yourself. You can do it if you give a short and simple answer. (Up to about TOEIC550)<\/dd>\n<dt>Intermediate:<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"pl0 mb0 pb0\">  If the topic is familiar, it can be explained. You can continue the conversation, such as asking questions to the other person. (TOEIC550~800)  <\/dd>\n<dt>Advanced level:<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"pl0 mb0 pb0\">  Be able to express your opinions clearly. Students can exchange opinions and discuss a wide range of topics. (TOEIC800 or older)  <\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<dl class=\"dl_list01-2\">\n<dt>2. Venue:  <\/p>\n<dd>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.<\/dd>\n<dt>3. Participation Fee:<\/dt>\n<dd>  Faculty and staff of Kyoto member universities of the University Consortium 2,500 yen \/ 1 course Faculty and staff of non-member schools 6,000 yen \/ 1 course * Please note that for the <span class=\"pl1 block mb0\" style=\"color:red;;text-indent:-1em\">2nd ~ 6th sessions, the first half and the second half will be one course, and the participation fee will not be reduced or divided regardless of whether or not you participate in the second half. <\/span>\n  <\/dd>\n<dt>4. How to apply:<\/dt>\n<dd> Please apply from the faculty and staff skill improvement training page on the University Consortium Kyoto website. <!-- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consortium.or.jp\/project\/international\/global\/form-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> -->https:\/\/www.consortium.or.jp\/project\/international\/global\/form-8<!-- <\/a> --><span class=\"block mb0 pl1\" style=\"text-indent:-1em;\"><u>*If the number of applicants exceeds the capacity, priority will be given to applications from faculty and staff members of the University Consortium Kyoto member schools. Also, please note that a lottery will be held if necessary after the application deadline. <\/u><\/span> The <span style=\"color:red;\"><u>decision on whether or not to take the course online will be announced at the beginning of July. <\/u><\/span>\n  <\/dd>\n<dt>5. Payment Method:<\/dt>\n<dd>  Please transfer the money to the designated account of the Foundation by the specified date.<br \/>(Details will be announced in the course decision email)  <\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p><!-- \u7533\u8fbc\u30d5\u30a9\u30fc\u30e0\u3000\u30dc\u30bf\u30f3 --><\/p>\n<p class=\"taCenter mb05\"><del>July 2 (Fri) Application Deadline<\/del> <span style=\"color:red\">Extended to July 16 (Fri)! <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"opacity:1;height:65px;\">\n  <!-- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consortium.or.jp\/project\/international\/global\/form-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> --><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\"><!-- <\/a> -->\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"taCenter\" style=\"color:#ff0000;\">Registration is now closed.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \n\n<p>\u3010\u53c2\u8003\u3011\u7b2c4\u56de\uff5e\u7b2c7\u56de\u306e\u7814\u4fee\u306b\u3064\u3044\u3066<br \/>\n\t\uff1c\u5f8c\u534a\u3000\u7b2c4\u56de\uff5e\u7b2c7\u56de\u3000<span style=\"color:red\">\u5bfe\u9762\u8b1b\u5ea7<\/span>\u3092\u4e88\u5b9a\uff1e<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"spScroll\">\n\t[table id=481  column_widths=\"50px|155px|365px|115px\" \/] \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>\n\t\u203b7\u6708\u4ee5\u964d\u306b\u8a73\u7d30\u767a\u8868\u4e88\u5b9a<br \/>\n\t\u203b\u53c2\u52a0\u8cbb\u7528\u306f\u5927\u5b66\u30b3\u30f3\u30bd\u30fc\u30b7\u30a2\u30e0\u4eac\u90fd\u52a0\u76df\u5927\u5b66\u6559\u8077\u54e1\u304a\u4e00\u4eba\u3042\u305f\u308a2,500 \u5186\uff0f1 \u8b1b\u5ea7\u3092\u4e88\u5b9a\u3057\u3066\u304a\u308a\u307e\u3059\u3002<br \/>\n\t\u203b\u65b0\u578b\u30b3\u30ed\u30ca\u30a6\u30a3\u30eb\u30b9\u611f\u67d3\u75c7\u62e1\u5927\u72b6\u6cc1\u306b\u3088\u3063\u3066\u306f\u3001\u3084\u3080\u3092\u5f97\u305a\u3001\u76f4\u524d\u3067\u3042\u3063\u3066\u3082\u7814\u4fee\u6642\u671f\u30fb\u958b\u50ac\u65b9\u6cd5\u306e\u5909\u66f4\u3084\u3001\u958b\u50ac\u3092\u4e2d\u6b62\u3059\u308b\u3053\u3068\u304c\u3054\u3056\u3044\u307e\u3059\u306e\u3067\u3001\u3042\u3089\u304b\u3058\u3081\u3054\u4e86\u627f\u304f\u3060\u3055\u3044\u3002\n<\/p>\n\n --><\/p>\n<p class=\"mt50\"><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 change \u25a0 to @)<\/contact><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Business Overview Outline of the event 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 students to improve their skills by providing training to improve English proficiency by [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":118679,"menu_order":1508,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-128560","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-04-28 19:58:23","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"for-page-group"},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.consortium.or.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/128560"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.consortium.or.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.consortium.or.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.consortium.or.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.consortium.or.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=128560"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.consortium.or.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/128560\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.consortium.or.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/118679"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.consortium.or.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=128560"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}