International Center

International Center promotes international exchange project planning and implementation to support TUAT international exchange. Further it aims to train human resources with expansive understanding who are able to work on the international front.

「シンガポール国立大学における外国語教育とテクノロジー 」セミナーのご案内
For international researchers and students, please refer to the attachment.

シンガポール国立大学はアジアを代表するリーディング大学であり、本学の国際戦略を推進する上で重要な大学です。本年度より国際センターとの間で、学部生を対象としたSSプログラムを実施しております。今後も、教育的意義の高いプログラムを実施するために、シンガポール国立大学語学研究センターのセンター長をお招きしご講演いただきます。両大学の教育システム及び教育内容について情報交換する場としたいと思っております。
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■ 日時：2012年12月21日(金) セミナー：16時00分～18時00分、情報交換会：18時00分～19時00分
■ 場所：東京農工大学小金井キャンパス 13号館 404号室(セミナー)、505号室(情報交換会)
■ 対象：国際連携教育、外国語教育、教育工学に関心のある教職員、学生、院生
■ プログラム
- Opening remarks:
Fuminori Nakiri, Vice-President for Public Relations and International Affairs, TUAT
- Lectures:
“The Possibilities and Limitations of Web 2.0 in Foreign Language Learning”
Prof. Chan Wai Meng
Director, Centre for Language Studies, National University of Singapore
“Japanese language education at National University of Singapore“
Dr. Walker Izumi
Assistant Director, Centre for Language Studies, National University of Singapore
- Presentation:
“TUAT International exchange programs“
Atuko Tasaki, Associate Professor, International Center, TUAT
- Closing remarks:
Kenshi Sakai, Director, International Center, TUAT

Information Exchange Session (18:00-19:00)
Venue: Rm.505, 5th Floor, Building 13
Fee: 1,000 (Faculty members)

※使用言語：英語

■ お問合せ：国際センター准教授 本郷智子 Tomoko HONGO
                     E-mail：hongot(ここに＠を入れてください)cc.tuat.ac.jp

NOTICE  International Center International Symposium" Japanese Language and Culture in the Global Communities" ＜Japanese to English simultaneous interpretation will be available.>

The following are details for the International Symposium "Japanese Language and Culture in the Global Communities" being held by the International Center at TUAT. Anyone is welcome to participate, and we encourage all who are interested to attend. Please share this information with anyone whom this lecture may concern.

■ Purpose
In this symposium, we ask experts to share their opinions on what type of influence Japanese language and culture are making in the world, and the significance of Japanese language and culture within the global communities of Japan. There will also be a discussion on the level of Japanese language and Japanese cultural knowledge that is required for a person to excel in the science and technology fields within global communities. We will also explore our focus for the future.

■ Date / Place：
Friday, March 23, 2012 Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT), Korana Campus
• Symposium: 13:00～17:30 at the 140th Anniversary Memorial Hall (Ellipse) 3rd Floor Multipurpose Hall
• Information Exchange Session：17:30～19:00 at The140th Anniversary Memorial Hall (Ellipse)
3rd Floor Multipurpose Hall

I. Symposium (13:00~17:30)
•Lecturers：
“Proliferation of Japanese Language and Culture in the United States”
by Mari Noda, Professor, Ohio State University
“The Attraction of Japanese Language and Culture from a Global Viewpoint”
by Bruce Batten, Professor, J.F. Oberlin University
•Panel Discussion:
Part 1 – Presentations by the panelists
“Desired Personnel in the Science and Technology Fields”
by Kazuhiro Chiba, Professor, TUAT
“How to Improve Japanese Communication Skills within Our University”
by Tomoko Hong, Associate Professor, TUAT
Part 2 – Discussion
Coordinator: Kinship Sakai, Professor, International Center, TUAT
Panelists: Prof. Mari Noda, Prof. Bruce Batten, Prof. Kazuhiro Chiba, Prof. Tomoko Hongo

II. Information Exchange Session (17:30~19:00)
Location：140th Anniversary Memorial Hall (Ellipse) 3rd Floor Multipurpose Hall
Fee：¥2,000

Anyone interested in attending this symposium is asked to please send the following information via e-mail to:
gakryu＠cc.tuat.ac.jp (Contact: Masaki Sakuraba)
1) Your name
2) Your affiliation
3) Your contact information (e-mail or phone number)
4) Whether or not you’ll be attending the Information Exchange Session

The reservation deadline is Friday, March 16, 2012.
For any questions, please call：042-388-7620

NOTICE
Lecture on Protection from Natural Disasters for International Students
Sponsored by the TUAT International Center

 The following are details for a special lecture for international students concerning protection from natural disasters being held by the International Center at TUAT. Although the lecture is targeted at international students, anyone is welcome to participate, and we encourage all who are interested to attend. Please share this information with anyone whom this lecture may concern.

■ Purpose
 The purpose of this lecture is to increase the awareness, knowledge, and preparedness concerning natural disasters to international students, who otherwise may not have access to adequate information regarding measures to take in times of emergency in Japan, including basic steps for protecting oneself in earthquakes, fires, and other natural disasters.

■ For all international students at TUAT, foreign researchers, and anyone else interested

■ Date / Place：
    【Koganei Campus 】
May 12 (Thu.) , 2011 13:00～14:30
#0023, Lecture Building (2F), TUAT Koganei Campus
    【Fuchu Campus 】
May 19 (Thu.) , 2011 13:00～14:30
#25, First Lecture Building (2F), TUAT Fuchu Campus

■ Lecturers：
Mr. Hideo Yamamoto, and Mr. Toshio Toyama from Koganei Fire Station
Mr. Michinori Onodera from Fuchu Fire Station
   ※Interpreters：Prof. Noma, and Prof. Tasaki at International Center

■ Contents：
・Preparation for earthquakes
・What to do when earthquakes happen
・First steps to extinguish fires
・First aid for injured people

■ Participation fee: Free

■ This lecture is held by the International Center at TUAT and supported by the Center for Environment and Safety at TUAT