For the next 3 weeks, Mr Woolbright and five 3rd year students will be studying at Winchester University in the U.K. as part of the Comparative Culture course. You can follow their trip on our Travel Blog.
At Fukuoka Airport
During the 1st semester, all 1st and 2nd year students write and perform speeches within their Oral English and Discussion classes. This week, all classes have performed their speeches, with three finalists being chosen from each 1st-year class, and two from each 2nd-year class. These finalists will practice their speeches during the summer vacation, before [...]
On July 15, we were privileged to enjoy Mr. Rio Imamura’s lecture entitled “Dear Miss Breed” [see info]. He spoke about the work of Clara Breed, in particular focusing on her support for the Japanese-American children who were placed in internment camps during World War II.
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In February, 2011, we will once again be traveling to Nelson, New Zealand for 4 weeks. On Friday, July 16 we will have an orientation session to give you more information. You can then think about it during the summer vacation.
Friday, July 16
12:15-12:45 (don’t be late!)
Room 527
Even if you are not sure about traveling abroad, you should [...]
After 3 months of studying at Seinan Jo, it was sadly time for Amie, Eve, Lauren and Olivia to head home. As well as studying at the university, the staff and students ensured they had many opportunities for other cultural and social activities. We wish the 4 of them all the best for the future…
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English students from the ESS circle and Prof. Woolbright’s seminar took part in a Reading Marathon on July 4th at the Nishi Nihihon Shinbun Building in Kokura. They read parts of the Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
ウールブライトゼミの学生をはじめ、英語科の学生が参加しました。
The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Reading Marathon
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Tanabata is almost here, and all around Seinan you can see bamboo branches with messages flying in the breeze. To find out more about Tanabata in English, why not read this article: [Wikipedia]
Tanabata in Swanson Zemi
“Dear Miss Breed”
Rio Imamura
July 15, 4:20-5:50, Rm 6206
Rio Imamura with the book he translated
Rio Imamura will speak about Joan Oppenheim’s Book “Dear Miss Breed” and how he came to translate the book into Japanese. He met (Miss) Clara Breed when he was delegated by his employer to the Board of Officers meeting of the Japan Friendship [...]
On April 8, we held our annual Hanami Event – a chance for students and staff to get to know each other. Once again, Ken Gibson came along to lead the event, and he ran a warm activity on “Happiness.” Following that, we moved into groups to sing a song with Mr Woolbright, eat snacks, [...]
Our first group of English Department students graduated from Seinan Jo on March 24. A very sad day to say goodbye, but exciting for them as they begin their new lives!
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At ceremony
Receiving certificates
Receiving certificates
Swanson zemi
Nishioka zemi
Mr. Woolbright with Mari
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