NEWS

　On Wednesday and Thursday, August 5 and 6, 2020, Center for Global Education and Collaboration Final Presentation Ceremony for Fall 2020 intakes was held. In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, it was the first time to be held online using Zoom this time.

　There were two types of presentations: individual speeches and group presentations.The speeches were given by international students who need to study Japanese for their researches and who had completed their half or full-year Intensive Japanese Language Course and planned to continue on to an undergraduate course or to graduate school at Shinshu University.

　The presenters made use of the Japanese language skills they had acquired during their time at the University and gave speeches on subjects that interested them.

　The group presentations were given by international exchange students and short-term Japan Study Intensive Program students and Japan Studies Student Program students who had completed their half- or full-year study abroad programs. Students with different cultural backgrounds from various countries were assigned to groups with Japanese students to research together and finally to give presentations. Every group needed to choose one of the following topics: 1) Environmental Awareness 2) Diversity 3) Education and 4) Global Society.

　In total 43 students took part in the Final Presentations, 20 students from 9 countries (USA, Germany, Porland, China, South Korea, Brazil, France, Sri Lanka, Cuba) and 23 Japanese students.

　The students who gave speeches, tried as hard they could.The audiences could feel their developments of language and communicative skills. The students who gave presentations also worked hard and overcame some difficulties. Working together in an intercultural setting provided a valuable opportunity for personal growth.

　Students, Japanese language instructors and other members of the teaching staff took active by posing questions to the presenting students. This event was a great opportunity for all participants to understand each other's ideas and opinions.

　The next GEC Final Presentation is scheduled for Feb 3 or 4, 2021. We are looking forward to what kind of topics will be gave presentations next time.