Applications closedCharacteristics of Japanese Language Compared to English: The Utility of Kanji
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Graduated from the Department of English Literature, Faculty of Humanities, Sophia University. Completed the Master's Program in the School of English (Medieval English Literature) at the University of Leeds and the Master's Program in the Department of English (TESOL) at San Francisco State University. Completed all coursework for the doctoral program in Language and Information Sciences at the raduate School of Arts and Sciences, University of Tokyo, but left before obtaining the degree. Holds a master's degree in Medieval English Literature and TESOL. After serving as an English teacher at Toho Gakuen High School of music and as a full-time lecturer and associate professor in the Faculty of Economics at Toyo University, currently holds the present position. Specializes in English grammar and English education.

Lecturer
Naotoshi FURUTA/ Assistant Professor, Faculty of Letter, Toyo University

Graduated from the Department of English Literature, Faculty of Humanities, Sophia University. Completed the Master's Program in the School of English (Medieval English Literature) at the University of Leeds and the Master's Program in the Department of English (TESOL) at San Francisco State University. Completed all coursework for the doctoral program in Language and Information Sciences at the raduate School of Arts and Sciences, University of Tokyo, but left before obtaining the degree. Holds a master's degree in Medieval English Literature and TESOL. After serving as a English teacher at Toho Gakuen High School of music and as a full-time lecturer and associate professor in the Faculty of Economics at Toyo University, currently holds the present position. Specializes in English grammar and English education.

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Course outline

Lecture nameCharacteristics of Japanese Language Compared to English: The Utility of Kanji
Date and timeJune 29, 2024 (Saturday) , 01:00 PM (JST) 〜 June 29, 2024 (Saturday) , 02:30 PM (JST)
Lecturer Naotoshi FURUTA
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Letter, Toyo University
TargetJapanese proficiency equivalent to JLPT N2 or above
* Participation from abroad is highly welcomed.
* All courses will be conducted in Japanese only.
Capacity1,000 participants per lecture (first-come-first-served basis)
Streaming service Cisco Webex Meetings
FeeFree
Application periodJune 10, 2024 (Monday) , 12:00 AM (JST) ~ June 28, 2024 (Friday) , 11:59 PM (JST)
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  • All display times are in Japan time.
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