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 2nd - Going to the grocery store, allergens and dietary restrictions
- February 16th- Small talk, basic chatting
- March 2nd - Ordering out, restaurants, making a reservation
- March 16th- Taxi, directions, common Kanji on signs
Sign up here, the first seven students will be admitted access.