In the ELC Seminar, we offer mini-lectures on various topics followed by discussions to deepen understanding. This seminar is recommended for those who want to prepare for taking lectures in English. Seminars are held irregularly, usually in person but occasionally online.
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Seminar Schedule for the Spring Semester 2026
Overview
Reservations can be made via the TUFS-ELC online reservation site starting three week before the session date. Each session has a capacity of 15 participants, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Seminar Schedule and Topic
- June 12 (Fri.) — “Language Learning through Video Games”
- June 16 (Tue.) — “Why Being Multilingual Isn’t Amazing”
- June 22 (Mon.) — “Through the Protagonist’s Eyes: How Stories Make Us Take Sides”
- July 2 (Thu.) — “What I Talk About When I Talk About New Jersey”
- July 8 (Wed.) — “Working Abroad: Japanese Experiences Overseas”
- July 10 (Fri.) — “When Is It My Turn to Speak? Understanding Turn-Taking”
All sessions will be held from 11:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Room 304 / ELC, Research and Lecture Building.
Completed Seminars for the Fall Semester 2025
Seminar 1
October 22 (Wed) 11:50–12:30 by Wyatt “You are what you eat — Comparing the diets of the USA and Japan”
Seminar 2
October 30 (Thu) 11:50–12:30 by Ana “Being a Translator and an Interpreter”
Seminar 3
November 4 (Tue) 11:50–12:30 by Monique “My Crazy Travel Story!”
Seminar 4
November 14 (Fri) 11:50–12:30 by Ashley “Experiences and Challenges of Studying Abroad”
Seminar 5
December 2 (Tue) 11:50–12:30 by Monique “My Crazy Travel Story!”
Seminar 6
December 5 (Fri) 11:50–12:30 by Briar “From Harajuku to Shimokita”
Seminar 7
December 8 (Mon) 11:50–12:30 by Wyatt “You are what you eat — Comparing the diets of the USA and Japan”
Seminar 8 by Paula
December 11 (Thu) 11:50–12:30 “Must-read English Books Spotlight!”
Past Seminars
Spring Semester 2025
Wellcome seminar
・Thursday, May 29, 2025, 11:50–12:30 by Ana
・Friday, May 30, 2025, 11:50–12:30 by Ashley, Briar, and Wyatt
・Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 11:50–12:30 by Monique and Wyatt
・Monday, June 9, 2025, 11:50–12:30 by Wyatt
・Monday, June 16, 2025, 11:50–12:30 by Paula [Online]
Fall Semester 2024
Welcome Talk
・Monday, October 21, 2024 11:50-12:30 by Azmira
Writing Seminar by Dawn (First Term)
・1st (IELTS 1) Wednesday, October 30, 2024 11:50-12:30 Student Feedback
・2nd (IELTS 2) Wednesday, November 6, 2024 11:50-12:30 Student Feedback
・3rd (Plagiarism) Wednesday, November 13, 2024 11:50-12:30 Student Feedback
Study Abroad: UK by Wyatt
・Friday, November 29, 2024 11:50-12:30
Writing Seminar by Dawn (Second Term)
・1st (IELTS 1) Wednesday, December 4, 2024 11:50-12:30
・2nd (IELTS 2) Friday, December 6, 2024 11:50-12:30
・3rd (Plagiarism) Friday, December 13, 2024 11:50-12:30
Pragmatics: The Study of Unspoken Language by Paula
・Thursday, December 5, 2024 11:50-12:30
Japanese Culture Abroad by Wyatt
・Monday, December 9, 2024 11:50-12:30
Cultural Festivals in Zambia: A Study of Ethnic Diversity by Subila
・Tuesday, December 10, 2024 11:50-12:30
Spring Semester 2024
Welcome Seminar
・Tuesday, June 11, 2024 11:50-12:30 by Kohei
・Friday, June 7, 2024 14:20-15:00 by Mike
・Friday, June 7, 2024 11:50-12:30 by Matia
・Thursday, June 6, 2024 14:20-15:00 by Toby
Depopulation by Wyatt
・1st Monday, June 10, 2024 11:50-12:30
・2nd Friday, June 14, 2024 11:50-12:30
Writing Seminar by Dawn
・1st (IELTS 1) Friday, June 7, 2024 11:50-12:30
・2nd (IELTS 2) Wednesday, June 12, 2024 11:50-12:30
・3rd (Plagiarism) Wednesday, June 19, 2024 11:50-12:30
Study Abroad in the US by Wyatt
・1st Monday, May 27, 2024 11:50-12:30
・2nd Friday, June 7, 2024 11:50-12:30
Language and Culture Workshop by Subila
・1st Tuesday, May 21, 2024 11:50-12:30
・2nd Tuesday, June 18, 2024 11:50-12:30