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Cross Cultural Communication Training Program for Yokohama Municipal Minami High School
On November 3rd and 4th 2018, 25 students from Yokohama Municipal Minami High School, which is designated as Super Global High School (SGH), participated in a 2-day training program at IUJ. The all section of the program were carried out in English. Joining of 13 IUJ international students from 11 countries enabled the participants to learn cross cultural communication in a much cultural diverse environment.
On the first day
Professor Mohammed K. Ahmed, specially appointed professor of Graduate School of International Management, gave a lecture focusing on cross cultural understanding. Its content was such as cultural custom differences and how we see other cultures. Discussing in small groups and exchanging opinions between the students and the facilitators deepened the consideration and understanding of the topics.
After the lecture, the participants went to see around the IUJ campus guided by IUJ students.
On the second day
Professor Michael Mondejar, Center for Language Education and Research, gave a lecture focusing on socializing which aimed to enhance ability of asking, continuing a conversation actively, and listing to others.
At the end of the 2-day training program, all members gathered for a farewell party. After enjoying ethnic foods and talking, the lecturers and IUJ students surprisingly received a Japanese song and heart-warmed thank-you cards from the participants.
This training program gave an opportunity not only for the participants to learn cross cultural communication, but also for IUJ students to interact closely with Japanese high school students. IUJ will continue to lead the globalization in this society through collaborating with SGH which aims at developing global leaders who would work on international stage in the near future.
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Office of Top Global University Project
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Dr. Malone, Rector of the United Nations University, gave a lecture titled “The UN Security Council at a Time of Geo-Strategic Tension.”
On October 30th, Dr. Malone, Rector of the United Nations University, gave a lecture titled “The UN Security Council at a Time of Geo-Strategic Tension.” Dr. Malone explained the diverse challenges that the UN Security Council faces in addressing current world affairs, such as the increasing complexity of civil wars in the Middle East and Africa, growing difficulties for UN PKOs, nuclear and missile development problems, and the power balance shift with the rise of China.
In the discussion session with the students, he clarified that the UN Security Council’s problems are not just institutional ones, such as veto power and representation. He pointed out the lack of common goals among members, particularly P5 members and the absence of discussion on how to address the growing hesitation of UN member states to contribute to more complex UN peace missions.
Students also discussed the possibilities of more representative system and of intervention in the internal affairs of member states suffering from domestic political instability.
JICA President Shinichi Kitaoka delivers first guest lecture for IUJ’s new Japan Development Program
On October 5th, Shinichi Kitaoka presented a special lecture on “Japan’s modernization and Fukuzawa Yukichi” at the MLIC Hall. Kitaoka is the current president of JICA, and a former professor and president of IUJ. The lecture was part of the new Japan Development Program operated jointly by IUJ and JICA, but was open to any interested students.
The lecture gave an overview of Japan’s modernization after the Meiji Restoration, from the perspective of political and diplomatic history. Kitaoka described the transition from the feudal systems of the Edo period (1603-1868) to the modern political institutions and industrial state of the Meiji era. He highlighted the influence of renowned Japanese scholar and statesman Fukuzawa Yukichi during this era of modernization. Kitaoka offered insight into both the positive and negative aspects of industrialization that served as the foundation of the future Japanese empire. The lecture led to a lively question and answer session.
President Kitaoka’s meaningful presentation kicked off the Japan Development Program’s guest lecture series while strengthening the bonds between JICA and IUJ.
To learn more about IUJ – JICA Alliance for Development Studies and our Japanese Development Program, please see the following link.
https://www.iuj.ac.jp/20180724/