Seminars for Spring 2021

English:

Let's discuss the news!

Every other Friday from 12-1 PM

• January 22nd, February 5th and 19th, March 5th and 19th, April 2nd
• Zoom link- https://oist.zoom.us/j/94474395223

Intercultural Communication

Every other Friday from 12-1 PM

• Jan 22, Feb 5- Culturally-sensitive email
• Feb 26, Mar 12 - Managing conflict
• Mar 26, Apr 9- Working in an international team
• Zoom link- https://oist.zoom.us/j/98638377582

Academic Speaking Skills

Every Friday from 3-4 PM

• Using the language of speculation in a discussion - Jan 22
• Informative vs persuasive speeches - Jan 29
• Using Oral Citations - Feb 5
• Paraphrasing, emphasizing, clarifying.  - Feb 12
• Creating a conclusion to a presentation - Feb 19
• Giving spontaneous one-minute talks - Feb 26
• Comparing and contrasting in discussions - Mar 5
• Using transition phrases in presentations - Mar 12
• Participating in small group discussions (Tentative) - Mar 19

Japanese:

Basic Grammar

Every Tuesday, 5-6 PM

• Review difficult Genki 1 topics and strengthen your grammar skills!
• Zoom Meeting ID- 981 5446 2017

Advanced Conversation

Every Thursday, 5-6 PM

• Topic rotates depending on the students
• Zoom Meeting ID- 934 2494 8586

Survival Japanese

Every other Tuesday from 4-5 PM in Lab 2 C600B

• January 19th- Introductions, greetings
• February 2^nd - Going to the grocery store, allergens and dietary restrictions
• February 16th- Small talk, basic chatting
• March 2^nd - Ordering out, restaurants, making a reservation
• March 16^th- Taxi, directions, common Kanji on signs

Sign up here, the first seven students will be admitted access.