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.

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