English Communication Seminar for Global Leadership
In this seminar, participants develop high-level English communication skills by participating in a roundtable discussion with a global leader. This seminar is particularly targeted at those who engage in international exchange at international organizations, NPO/NGOs and the like. The skills learned, hence, will be moderating, introductions, discussions, and more.
[Seminar Dates]| Tuesday, February 14, 2012 | 7:00-9:00 p.m. |
| Friday, January 17, 2012 | 7:00-9:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, February 22, 2012 | 7:00-9:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, February 25, 2012 | 1:00-5:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, February 29, 2012 | 7:00-9:00 p.m. |
[Instructor/Coordinator]
Joseph Shaules, Director, Japan Intercultural Institute
[DVD Director]
Todd Rucynski, DVD English Educational Material Specialist
[Capacity]
15 people
[Venue]
International House of Japan
5-11-16 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032 Japan
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[Targets]
This seminar
is particularly targeted at those who engage in international exchange at
foundations, international organizations, and the like.
This seminar is designed for people who would like to:
- gain confidence in English discussion
- improve their English leadership skills (moderating, introducing others, asking questions)
- to gain confidence in using formal English, such as in meetings, presentations and negotiations, beyond everyday conversation
- have a chance to use higher level English skills
- gain experience taking a leadership role using English
- practice public-speaking skills in English
- practice high-level social skills in English (introducing someone, giving a toast, etc.)
[Requirements for participants]
Comfortable using English for everyday conversation
This seminar is designed for participants who have a level of English
ability equivalent to or greater than TOEIC 800, TOEFL 580 (CBT 250),
EIKEN (STEP test) Grade Pre-1. These scores are for reference only and
are not a requirement for participation.
[Seminar fees] (A fee of 2,000 yen for teaching materials will
also be collected.)
Non-members: 40,000 yen
IHJ members, Students: 35,000 yen
*The DVD recorded on the occasion of the roundtable discussion will be edited and handed to each participant later.
[Registration]
Please fill in the application form (downloadable in Japanese only) and fax or e-mail it to the IHJ program department.
Past Seminars
* Affiliation and titles are those of at the time of participation in the seminar.7th Global Leaders Seminar (January-February 2011)
[Special Guest Speaker]
Kyoko Jones, Former Program Director, Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund
6th Global Leaders Seminar (February 2010)
[Special Guest Speaker]
Glen S. Fukushima, Senior Vice President, Airbus SAS/President and Chief Executive Officer, Airbus Japan K.K.
5th Global Leaders Seminar (February-March 2009)
[Special Guest Speaker]
Kip A. Cates, Professor, Department of Regional Culture, Faculty of Regional Sciences, Tottori University
4th Global Leaders Seminar (May 2008)
[Special Guest Speaker]
Kumiko Torikai, Professor of Interpreting/Translation Studies and the Dean at Rikkyo University Graduate School of Intercultural Communication
3rd Global Leaders Seminar (January 2008)
[Special Guest Speaker]
Niyanta Deshpande, Executive Director, Global Indian International School (Japan)/ CEO, Global Indian Foundation, Ltd. (Japan)
2nd Global Leaders Seminar (June 2007)
[Special Guest Speaker]
Jiro Hirano, Journalist; Professor of Journalism and Inter-cultural Communications, Gakushuin Women's College; former senior commentator of NHK
1st Global Leaders Seminar (January 2007)
[Special Guest Speaker]
Sakie Fukushima-Tachibana, Senior Client Partner and Regional Managing Director of Japan, Korn/Ferry International
Applications/Inquiries
Program Department
International House of Japan
5-11-16 Roppongi, Minato-ku Tokyo 106-0032 JAPAN
Tel: +81-3-3470-3211 Fax: +81-3470-3170
