On July 22, a TV crew from RKB visited our campus to film one of our students, Yuka Sakaguchi. Yuka is a member of Kitakyushu City’s soccer club’s cheerleading team, and RKB are producing a programme about her life. While on campus they joined Malcolm Swanson’s seminar class to film Yuka as a student. The programme will [...]
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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We occasionally hold social gatherings for the international students who are on campus. Currently we have students from England, China, and Korea with us. Last night’s party featured introductions, games, singing, and LOTS of snack food. Here are some parties…
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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
Although we were sad to see Prof’s Ono and Osato retire this year, we are delighted to welcome our new staff member: Ms Suzuko Brown-Mamoto. Her office is on the 5th floor of building 8.
Once again we are hosting 4 students from Winchester University in the UK. They will be with us for the next 3 months, studying language teaching and Japanese language and culture. Their names are:
Amie Gordon
Lauren Herd
Olivia Papics
Eve McCreary
Lauren, Olivia, Amie, and Eve
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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English in every room!
Many of you will have seen the wonderful displays of English material in the classrooms in Building 5… puzzles, stories, posters, and games – there’s something for everyone, and a nice chance to brush up your English skills between classes. These are the work of one of our part-time faculty, Ms Margaret [...]
On October 15, we were fortunate to host some visitors from Vancouver Island University in BC, Canada. This was the university our students have studied at during the last two summers. Visiting us this time were:
Ralph Nilson, President of VIU
Graham Pike, Dean of International Education
Theresa Meyer, International Education Coordinator
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On June 10, our ESS circle held a farewell party to Nicky, Alice, and James–our Winchester students. They have played a large role in ESS this year, and were particularly helpful in preparing our students for their speech contests. We wish them all the best, and will miss having them on our campus!
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