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2 | 6/12/2012 10:00:41 | Konan Women's University | 甲南女子大学 | Hyogo, Kobe | e-space | 2011/05 | http://www.konan-wu.ac.jp/~espace | Ann Mayeda, amayedaATkonan-wu.ac.jp | Presentation area; video viewing area and DVD collection; games collection; in-house materials selection; reading library (inc. 5000+ graded readers); meeting room; computer area (Mac/PC); advising service (4 advisors); online reservation system; English conversation lounge; borrowing services | |
3 | 6/12/2012 13:22:35 | Kanda University of International Studies | 神田外語大学 | Chiba | SALC (Self Access Learning Centre) | 2001/05 | http://www.kandagaigo.ac.jp/kuis/salc/ | Jo Mynard, SALC Director, salc'at'kanda.kuis.ac.jp | 8 Multipurpose booths; 6 speaking booths; 8 listening stations; 2 advising rooms; 11000+ physical materials (Books, graded readers, worksheets, DVDs, CDs etc.); in-house materials; 12 Edutainment booths (satellite TV & DVD viewing); computerized borrowing system (Heritage); online reservation system (Supersaas); computers with English OS; SALC learning website; facebook & twitter accounts. Advising service (10 advisors); 4 assistant managers; 2 production designers; paid student staff; optional self-directed learning modules run by advisors; workshops run by teachers; voluntary student committee. Adjoined Lounge with writing centre, communication practice centre and free conversation area. | |
4 | 6/15/2012 10:46:04 | Kanda Institute of Foreign Languages | 神田外語学院 | Tokyo | VISTA(Village of Innovative Study and Training Access) | 2009/04 | http://www.kandagaigo.ac.jp/kifl/about/facilities.html | Herman Bartelen, VISTA Director herman-bATkifl.ac.jp | 5 Edutaiment booths; 3 Multipurpose rooms; 3 Testing Center rooms; 1 Salon; 2 Advising rooms; Advising service (5 advisors); Writing Doctor service (3 Writing Doctors); English Conversation Lounge; Foreign Language Lounge (Spanish, French, Korean, Chinese); VISTA Workshops&Presentations; English cooking event; borrowing services; 1300+Tasksheets (reading, grammar, vocabulary, listening, speaking, music); PCs & laptops; English Wii; English Karaoke; games collection; music collection; DVDs; Child English education materials; on-line reservation system; paid student staff; full-time staff | |
5 | 6/28/2012 18:18:11 | Osaka Institute of Technology | 大阪工業大学 | Osaka | Language Learning Center SALC | 2012/04 | http://www.oit.ac.jp/japanese/gakusei/llc.html | Christopher Cladis, LLC Director cladisATrsh.oit.ac.jp | Sections: Magazines, Newspapers, Films, Games, Manga, Graded Readers, Basic Skills (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, Grammar, Vocabulary), Presentations, English for Specific Purposes, Student Groups Materials, In-house Materials (worksheets) Facilities: 2 x Multi-Purpose Room with TVs, DVD players, computer, Consultation Room (conversation practice, writing feedback, learning advice), free wi-fi, lounge area with TV Staff: full-time SALC Manager, paid part-time student workers | |
6 | 6/29/2012 16:21:49 | Kwassui Women's University | 活水女子大学 | Nagasaki | Self-Access Center | 2008/08 | None. Catalog available to students via Moodle. | Sergio Mazzarelli, Adviser: smazzareATkwassuiDOTacDOTjp | 1 multi-purpose room; TVs; DVD/BD/VHS players; CD players; portable mp3 players/recorders; headphones; 1 Windows tower PC; 1 iMac with in-built video camera; printers; pen tablets; whiteboard; conversation area; films on DVD and VHS; graded readers with companion DVDs; TOEIC textbooks with CDs; news-based textbooks with CDs or DVDs; 1 manager; 1 project coordinator; 1 adviser. | |
7 | 6/29/2012 17:27:22 | University of Niigata Prefecture | 新潟県立大学 | Niigata | SALC | 2009/04 | http://www.gp-unp.net/english/index.html | John Adamson, Dr. adamson"at"unii.ac.jp | ||
8 | 7/3/2012 16:35:28 | Sojo University | 崇城大学 | Kumamoto | SALC | 2010/06 | http://www.sojo-u.ac.jp/silc/salc/ | Kayoko Horai Director - SALC khorai@m.sojo-u.ac.jp | three full-time staff members, five part-time student staff members, a conversation lounge staffed daily with a teacher from 12:00 to 18:00, three edutainment booths for secluded DVD viewing, a cafe with daily food and drink service, nine multi-purpose rooms with computers including a sound-proof karaoke room, one blended learning space (classroom), learning advisory service with three learning advisors, various workshops and social events, materials for borrowing including readers, skill books, exam prep materials, CDs, DVDs, games, and tablet PCs | |
9 | 7/4/2012 13:13:23 | Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University | 立命館アジア太平洋大学 | Oita, Beppu | SALC- Self Access Learning Center | 2007/04 | https://salc82.wixsite.com/apusalc | SALC Coordinator cleac@apu.ac.jp | 1 exam prep room; 1 graded reader room; 1 computer room; 2 multipurpose rooms; exam prep books, graded readers, magazines; DVDs, CDS; portable CD players; 10 computers; a service for writing help PAs (Peer Advisors); a service for speaking help with PAs (Peer Advisors) | |
10 | 7/4/2012 14:51:35 | Hiroshima Bunkyo University | 広島文教大学 | Hiroshima | SALC | 2008/09 | Yukari Rutson-Griffiths yrutson(at)h-bunkyo.ac.jp | 2 learning advisors; 2 full time admin staff; 15 paid student staff; SALC lounge; 3 multi purpose rooms; 3 speaking booths; 2 advising rooms; 4 TV booths; WiFi & all Hiroshima Bunkyo students are equipped with iPads; Extensive collection of commercial and in-house materials; Orientations; Seasonal campaigns and events; Point cards; promotions | ||
11 | 7/30/2012 10:38:38 | Kochi University | 高知大学 | Kochi | 自律学習支援センターOASIS | 2010/04 | http://www.kochi-u.ac.jp/facilities/oasis/ | oasisATkochi-u.ac.jp | 1 multi-purpose room; 2 speaking rooms; 8 multi-purpose booths; 4 speaking booths; 12 edutainment booths; 2 learning advisors; advising service; borrowing service; books, graded readers, in-house materials, magazines, etc.; DVDs, CDs; PCs, laptops | |
12 | 10/1/2012 17:49:17 | Saitama University | 埼玉大学 | Saitama Prefecture, Saitama City | English Resource Center (ERC) | 2004/04 | http://www.saitama-u.ac.jp/ceed/erc.htm | Stacey Vye Professor Center for English Education and Development (CEED) stacey.vyeATMARKgmail.com | 5 volunteer TAs (in-person only); 3 learning advisors; 1 multi-purpose room; 3 computer/Llstening stations; 4 multi-purpose areas; The Drama Workshop (Adriana Edwards Wurzinger); workshops run by the students and advisors; a computerized borrowing system (Movie and Book Collector); an online sign-up system (Leander Hughes); an ERC website; a presentation area; a video viewing area; resources to borrow: graded readers, DVDs, novels, English study guides and texts; a kitchenette area with free coffee and tea; plants (hopefully returning to campus someday); a white board; games and puzzles. Note: Due to COVID-19 we've been online meeting on ZOOM with access from the website address portal, also designed by Leander Hughes. | |
13 | 10/11/2012 15:46:41 | Toyo Gakuen University | 東洋学園大学 | Chiba and Tokyo | The English Lounge | 2006/04 | http://blog.tyg.jp/eedc/ | Hitomi Sakamoto, EEDC Director, hitomi.sakamotoATtyg.jp | 2 full-time staff; 2 English-speaking interns; English conversation sessions during lunchtime; special events; 4 iPads; Wifi; books, graded readers, newspapers, magazines; board games; sofa | |
14 | 10/26/2012 16:12:46 | Meisei University | 明星大学 | Tokyo | Meisei International Studies SAC/Language Lounge | 2008 | http://www.meisei-u.ac.jp/ | Fintan Brennan fintan.brennan"at"meisei-u.ac.jp | Language Lounge (speaking center manned by language teachers) Computer room equipped with language learning software. Graded reader library. | |
15 | 10/27/2012 10:12:22 | Gifu Shotoku Gakuen University | 岐阜聖徳学園大学 | Gifu | Lounge MELT (Maximum English Learning Together) | 2012/10 | http://www.ha.shotoku.ac.jp/~lounge/ | Clair Taylor Director taylor@gifu.shotoku.ac.jp | Social Language Learning Space; "English or other foreign language only" policy (almost all speak English). Open daily 8-8. Open to all students, including extension center students. Team of part-time paid Advisers/Facilitators and Volunteer Student Staff. Hot drinks, Plants, Games (Jenga, board games etc.), AV system with projector and screen. iPad, Mac. Small library of readers. Whiteboard and Blackboard. Student-organized lounge events and activities. Facebook group, Instagram account, Twitter account. Also has an Annex with a quiet study area (study-related talk in any language permitted, including Japanese) and individual study booths. Annex has IELTS, TOEIC and other exam-related resources. There is a room for advising with an iMac and chairs. Advisers also offer online advising. Organizes teletandems with partner universities. | |
16 | 3/4/2013 18:42:26 | International Pacific University | 環太平洋大学 | Okayama | 23/02/2013 | |||||
17 | 3/28/2013 21:29:42 | Otemon Gakuin University | 追手門学院大学 | ibaraki-shi, Osaka-fu | E-CO (English Cafe at Otemon) | 2013/04 | http://www.otemon.ac.jp/cis/campus/eco/ | Katherine Thornton E-CO Programme Director katherine-tAT.otemon.ac.jp | 2 Multipurpose rooms; 2 Speaking booths; 2 Edutainment booths; Lounge area with drink machine; Group space; Individual study space; 1 Classroom; DVDs; Books; Magazines; 3 Advisors/teachers; Advising Service, 20-minute English Practice Sessions (1-on-1 with teacher), Easy Chat & Coffee talk group conversation sessions run by teachers, exchange students & Japanese students. 1 Full-time administrative manager | |
18 | 4/25/2013 13:56:49 | Nagoya University of Commerce and Business | 名古屋商科大学 | Aichi, Nagoya | Self-Access Center(SAC) | 1999/4 | www.nucba.ac.jp | Stuart Warrington Professor & SAC Commitee Head warrington@nucba.ac.jp | 42 CALL booths, 1500 Graded Readers with audio files (some), 650 textbooks, TV booths with video/dvd players, Videos/DVDs, 4 speaking practice rooms, 1 seminar rooms, 2 multipurpose rooms, advising service, language activities with English teachers. | |
19 | 1/27/2014 15:01:57 | Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine | 帯広畜産大学 | Hokkaido, Obihiro | ERC (English Resource Center) | 2009/04 | http://www.obihiro.ac.jp/english/facilities/erc.html plus Moodle metacourse. | Glen Hill Assistant Professor hillATobihiro.ac.jp | As of January/2014: over 2,800 books, mostly English graded readers and about 10% TOEIC/TOEFL/English study books in Japanese. Some audio and video materials. Four Internet-capable computers with headphones, and color laser printer. Wide-screen TV and DVD player. Large meeting table and sofa. Open Monday-Friday at noon and 2:30-5:30 when classes are in session. Barcode checkout system run by paid student staff. Room is also used for weekly English lunch chats and monthly English travelogue presentations, as well as various seminars and meetings. Full-time foreign staff also perform paid proofreading for staff, graduate students, and science teachers, the proceeds of which are used to supplement the university budget for ERC materials and student salaries. | |
20 | 3/24/2014 15:53:17 | Soka University | 創価大学 | Tokyo | World Language Center (WLC) Self-Access Center | 1996/04 | https://www.soka.ac.jp/en/wlc/programs/ | Andrew Tweed, Coordinator tweed@soka-u.jp Mari Kuromatsu, Coordinator kuromatsu@soka-u.jp | 5 rooms; 8 Program Areas; 2 coordinators; 3 managers; approximately 80 paid Japanese and foreign student staff; staff traning; WiFi; 4 sofa and 2 large table/chair English discussion stations; 5 foreign-language-use mid-size table/chair stations; 8 basic conversation stations and 1 TV sofa area; 4 writing center stations; 3 iBT speaking stations; 2 advisor stations; ipads/PC laptops for staff use; online reservation and waiting list system; AV materials (books, graded readers, SRA kits, DVDs, language and testing materials); language learning software; Chit Chat Club (English conversation sessions with 4 students/staff); English Forum (English Discussion sessions with 10 students/staff); Writing Center; iBT Speaking Center; Global Village (10 foreign languages); English Consultation Room; Reading Area; CALL Room (listening and viewing stations); Program events throughout the year (Cinema Day, Cultural Events); Monday-Friday from 10:30-18:30. | |
21 | 5/15/2014 12:02:40 | Dokkyo Medical University | 獨協医科大学 | Tochigi, Mibu | English Community Lounge | 2014/04 | http://eclatdmu.edublogs.org | William Hassett whassett'at'dokkyomed'dot' ac 'dot' jp | ||
22 | 7/21/2014 10:45:31 | Kyoto University of Foreign Studies | 京都外国語大学 | Kyoto | 外国語自律学習支援室NINJA (Navigating an Independent Non-stop Journey to Autonomy) | 2014/04 | http://www.kufs.ac.jp/rcmme/ninja.html | Kyoko Matsui, ninjaATkufsDOTacDOTjp | Advising Area; Collaboration Area; Learning Area | |
23 | 11/25/2014 13:38:41 | Kokugakuin University | 國學院大學 | Tokyo, Yokohama | LLC Language Learning Center | 2014/11/6 | http://www.kokugakuin.ac.jp/intl/kokusai008.html | Yaoko Matsuoka, Associate Professor, matsuoka_y“at”kokugakuin.ac.jp | Communication Lounge; 8 Computer booths; English trial room with a projector and a large display; English resources (books, DVDs, CDs, magazines, newspapers); Learning advising system; e-learning software; TOEIC preparatory program (planned) | |
24 | 11/26/2014 13:27:43 | Nihon Fukushi University | 日本福祉大学 | Aichi, Mihama | English Lounge | 2009/04 | http://www.n-fukushi.ac.jp/ | Gary Kirkpatrick, Assistant Professor (Previously - Learning Adviser), gkirkATn-fukushiDOTacDOTjp | 1 room Conversation Lounge; 2 televisions for playing videos or DVDs both Japanese and/or others purchased abroad; a variety of videos and DVDs; tables and chairs; benches; 2 computers with internet link; small fridge; microwave oven; toaster oven; dish dryer; coffee pot; hot water pot; two trees; 2 whiteboards; around 500 books - English proficiency test books, Japanese cultural books, travel books, dictionaries, atlas, Japanese and American graphic novels in English; board games - Life, Junior Scrabble, Pictionary, Trivial Pursuit, a variety of card games and conversation card games; Facebook group; 1 staff - native speaker; 2 weekly activities - English Conversation activities; 1 cooking activity a month; seasonal pot-luck parties - usually Halloween, Thanksgiving and Xmas - student volunteers organize the activities and use the lounge room after hours; 7 Office Hour periods - Monday to Friday - usually 90 minutes and students are free to consult or interact with the Learning Adviser / Staff on a drop in basis | |
25 | 7/27/2015 15:20:14 | Yamanashi Gakuin University | 山梨学院大学 | Kofu, Yamanashi | Language Acquisition Center (LAC) in International College of Liberal Arts(iCLA) | 2015/04 | (in English) https://www.icla.ygu.ac.jp/en/academics/language-Programs/language-acquisition-center.html (in Japanese) http://www.icla.jp/english-program/index.html | Mikiko Fukutome, Language Learning Advisor, lac"at"ygu.ac.jp | 1 Language Learning Advisor and 1 full-time admin staff; 20 Mac computers; 4 individual practice booths; over 1200 books/magazines including graded readers(in English or in Japanese); over 900 DVDs for English and Japanese language learning; All first-year students in the College of International Liberal Arts are scheduled to come to the Center five hours a week for supported self-directed learning. They all create their own learning plans, reflect what they have done and attend both individual and group advising sessions. | |
26 | 11/29/2015 18:10:41 | Tokoha University | 常葉大学 | Shizuoka | Foreign Language Study Support Center | 2008/06 | http://www.tokoha-u.ac.jp/flssc-b/ | satomishibata "at" sz "dot"tokoha-u "dot"ac "dot"jp Satomi Shibata, Associate Professor | A relatively small SAC with 35 seats or so, and 9 PCs. We offer: Advising for language learning; Extensive Reading (One-million-words-a-year program) ; student teaching assistants and staff availability; English conversation practice sessions (with researvations); supporting study abroad program and advising; tests administration and advising, English plus other lanaguges. | |
27 | 12/28/2015 21:52:41 | Chiba University | 千葉大学 | 千葉 | English House | 2013/04 | smorikawa at chiba hyphen u dot jp Sarah Morikawa Director | Facilities: English Lounge; English Support Centre; Resources: books and other media and hardware for borrowing Services: one-to-one conversation sessions; lunchtime conversation; one-to-one academic support sessions; workshops; cultural events; presentations and discussions; cooking classes etc. | ||
28 | 4/21/2016 10:26:45 | Meijo University | 名城大学 | Aichi, Nagoya | Global Plaza | 2016/04 | http://www.meijo-u.ac.jp/globalplaza/ | audio/video booths; multi-purpose rooms; speaking booths; internet access at all technology stations (AV booths, Multi-Purpose Rooms, and speaking booths); reading area; social area; in-house classroom for workshops; one-on-one advising; live BBC news, Discovery Channel, and MTV | ||
29 | 4/26/2016 12:02:15 | Morioka Junior College, Iwate Prefectural University | 岩手県立大学 盛岡短期大学 | Takizawa City, Iwate Prefecture | The Reading Marathon Room | 2006/04 | http://www2.iwate-pu.ac.jp/ | Wang Hui Ling Reading Marathon Room Learning Advisor wang.huiling@yahoo.com | library of graded readers, magazines and CDs, English conversation partnering and practice, writing assignment advice, international cultural information, English proficiency exams and entrance exams advice, etc. | |
30 | 5/16/2016 9:33:16 | Kobe Shoin Women's University | 神戸松蔭女子学院大 | Kobe, Hyogo | English Island and Peer support Salon | 2000/04 | Frances Shiobara Assistant Professor fshiobara[at]shoin.ac.jp | English Island- English Conversation with native English speakers Monday - Friday 10:40-2:40; Seasonal Parties; English Magazines Peer Support Salon- Conversation in French, Chinese, Korean and Japanese for foreign students; TOEIC, TOEFL and Eiken preparation help from Japanese English teachers; Graded Readers; Poster preparation materials | ||
31 | 7/31/2016 21:06:26 | Ryutsu Keizai University | 流通経済大学 | Chiba, Shin Matsudo | International Community Plaza (ICP) | 2014/09 | http://www.rku.ac.jp/abroad/exchange/ | Ai Okano Administrative Staff | Large open-plan room with whiteboard, tables and chairs in a study space. Coffee tables and sofas in a social space. Large video screen streaming online news content/ TED talks etc. Computer booths for self study. Open-access, free English conversation classes 3 evenings a week. Events organized by student committee such as English lunch, seasonal parties, volunteer activities. | |
32 | 8/6/2016 11:32:52 | Akita International University | 国際教養大学 | Akita city, Akita Prefecture | Language Development and Intercultural Studies Center (LDIC) | 2008/04 | http://web.aiu.ac.jp/undergraduate/support/ | Carlos Budding, Coordinator LDIC, budding@aiu.ac.jp | Language learning materials in 41 languages, speaking rooms, private computer booths, multi-purpose (group study) rooms, public computer booths, open study areas, reading lounge, Academic Achievement Center (tutoring center) | |
33 | 9/26/2016 15:51:38 | Konan University | 甲南大学 | Kobe, Hyogo | Language LOFT | 2015/09 | http://www.konan-u.ac.jp/hp/loft | Thomas Mach Professor & Faculty Advisor tmach [at] center.konan-u.ac.jp | 3 admin staff and roughly 40 part-time Konan student and exchange student staff; daily workshops and presentations; conversation circles with peers; consultation services with teachers; hard copy and online learning learning tasks; various table/chair/sofa arrangements; reading and game library; housed in our "Global Zone Porte" facility which includes a lounge for our exchange students as well as a multi-purpose learning commons area, terrace, and mini-cafe. | |
34 | 12/10/2016 10:21:50 | Reitaku University | 麗澤大学 | 南柏 | iLounge | Richard Walker rwalker@reitaku-u.ac.jp | ||||
36 | 3/3/2017 13:21:17 | Tokyo International University | 東京国際大学 | Saitama, Kawagoe | English PLAZA | 2013/04 | www.tiugti.com | George Hays, associate director, Global Teaching Institute, ghays "at" tiu "dot" ac "dot" jp Kevin Mueller, kmueller (at) tiu (dot) ac (dot) jp | English Lounge; Oregon Cafe; Academic Advising/Writing Help; Peer Tutors; Workshops; Graded Reader Library; Testing Materials | |
37 | 6/15/2017 9:12:53 | Shumei University | 秀明大学 | Chiba-ken, Yachiyo-shi | English Salon | 2006/04 | http://www.shumei-u.ac.jp/campuslife/english_salon/index.html | nyushiatadm.shumei-u.ac.jp | Free conversation lounge; 8 computer booths; open study area; open daily from 9-5; 4 full-time native English speaking staff; TOEIC, TOEFL, Eiken and IELTS preparation support; one-to-one conversation sessions; presentation facilities; free evening class once a month for non-students; seasonal presentations and workshops; English resources (DVDs, magazines, newspapers, books, dictionaries, graded readers, CDs); board games. | |
38 | 11/27/2017 10:13:37 | Ryutsu Keizai University | 流通経済大学 | Ibaraki, Ryugasaki | Community Learning International Plaza (CLIP) | 2017/04 | http://www.rku.ac.jp/abroad/exchange/#clip | 2 administrative staff members; help desk; listening corner; online reservation system for advising or speaking practice; lunchtime speaking club; test prep resources; graded readers, manga, Japanese language learning resources, magazines, study abroad and travel resources; games with English tasks; study abroad info sessions; TV monitor for events; seasonal parties Sections in adjacent library learning commons: Graded readers and manga (read in library or borrow); DVDs and magazines (for use in library only) | ||
39 | 2/28/2018 14:35:00 | Osaka Gakuin University | 大阪学院大学 | Suita, Osaka | I-Chat Lounge | 2002 | http://www.osaka-gu.ac.jp/int_exchange/exchange/ichat/index.html | Living English Space for conversational practice with Native Speakers; Table Talking area for beginner level learners with Native Speaker support ; TOEIC center for practice and tutoring; Media Center with a TV, selection of DVDs and Karaoke machine; Multilingual library featuring graded readers, resource books, and magazines; Game Center with a variety of board games for students ; Homework area where students can request help from the staff; and a drink bar. | ||
40 | 3/1/2018 12:21:38 | Akita University | 秋田大学 | Akita | The ALL ROOMs | 2010/10 | yhamada(at)gipc.akita-u.ac.jp | English lounge with student workers; 3 individual small rooms | ||
41 | 3/2/2018 14:19:33 | Seitoku University | 聖徳大学 | Chiba, Matsudo | Language Education Center | 2012/10 | seitoku.lec@gmail.com | |||
42 | 3/6/2018 10:24:46 | Sugiyama Jogakuen University | 椙山女学園大学 | Aichi, Nagoya | Self-Access Center | Mike Stockwell CEP Program Director stockwell@sugiyama-u.ac.jp | presentation area with seating for 30, dvd viewing area, digital projector and screen, audio system, 9 iMac computers for DVD and audio support for self-study materials, 4 iPads, Grammar tutors for language learning support from upper level students, and Peer Advisors | |||
43 | 6/25/2018 13:15:34 | MYSOL School of Global Communication | マイソル語学 スクール | AICHI, Nagoya | OSP | 2016/December | https://mysol-gc.jp/index.html | Shahab Sabahi, Mr., sabahi.s@mysol-gc.jp | Online Spoken Proficiency Assessment and Practice System; Online TOEFL full test simulator (with performance review of all full modules); Online TOEIC full test simulator (with performance review of answers); Online TOEIC S&W test simulator (with performance review); Quick Online TOEFL, TOEIC, TOEIC S&W test simulator (with performance review); Online Speaking and Writing Practice for executives and beginners; E-Library (includes more than 400 integrated reading, listening, writing and speaking modules); Online and one-on-one technical consulting services. | |
44 | 7/9/2018 10:30:53 | Kanda University of International Studies | 神田外語大学 | Chiba | Self-Access Learning Center (SALC) | 2001/05 | http://kuis8.com and https://www.kandagaigo.ac.jp/kuis/salc/ | Jo Mynard, Professor / SALC Director, joanne-m@kanda.kuis.ac.jp | 11 study rooms, 2 presentation spaces, a large workshop area, a large area for both individual and group work, a cafe, a gallery, advising service (11 full-time learning advisors), range of learning materials, daily events and learning communities, English Lounge and Academic Support Area on the 2nd floor, | |
45 | 9/30/2018 17:46:01 | Ritsumeikan University | 立命館大学 | Kyoto, Kusatsu (Shiga), Ibaraki (Osaka) | Beyond Borders Plaza | 2018/04 | https://www.bbp.ritsumei.ac.jp/ | Michael SHAWBACK (webmaster at bbp.ritsumei.ac.jp) | 3 Facilities across 3 campuses: Kinugasa Campus: studying and reading area; event area; counter-talk area; communication rooms; support desks; book exchangeBiwako-Kusatsu Campus: reading area; event area; cafe area; communication rooms; support desks; book exchange Osaka Ibaraki Campus: exchange area; communication rooms; support desks; book corner | |
46 | 10/11/2019 10:02:01 | Nagoya Gakuin University | 名古屋学院大学 | Aichi, Nagoya | i-Lounge | 2018/09 | https://www.ngu.jp/international/lounge/ | D.S. Bowyer, Lecturer, scottybowyer1@gmail.com | English lounge, multilingual lounge, multilingual library, study booths, CALL rooms, meeting spaces, testing support, study abroad support, student advisors | |
47 | 11/12/2019 17:17:26 | Reitaku University | 麗澤大学 | Chiba, Minami-Kashiwa | iFloor | 2019/11 | https://www.reitaku-u.ac.jp/global/ifloor.html | Colin Mitchell, Mitchell@reitaku-u.ac.jp | Presentation terrace - A space which can be reserved for presentations and can fit 80 people. Comorebi Café - A place for students to relax and get some cakes and drinks. Collaborative Commons - An open area for students to sit down and chat. Project Studios x3 - A private room for students to reserve to work on their projects iLounge - A comfortable area to relax and use their target language or engage in language games. This area is operated by our Student Support Staff. Media Zone - Students can work on a PC Writing Center - Students can work on their writing independently or with a tutor | |
48 | 12/7/2019 11:08:20 | Kyoto Sangyo University | 京都産業大学 | Kyoto, Kyoto | Global Commons | 2016/4 | https://www.kyoto-su.ac.jp/campuslife/gc/index.html | s-gc@star.kyoto-su.ac.jp | 3 admin staff (with several more for materials management - lending, purchasing), student staff and student volunteers: Regular workshops and daily English (and other language) chat sessions. More than 3,000 extensive reading books (mainly English, but also other languages), 1,000 language learning and test support books, 500 newspapers/magazines and around 4,000 DVDs in a range of languages. Spaces include 1 open classroom, 5 smaller seminar rooms, several open seminar/study spaces, advising area, open central office space and reception counter, resource space, 16 DVD booths and a private study area. | |
49 | 9/11/2020 17:23:27 | Kagawa University | 香川大学 | Kagawa, Takamatsu | Global Cafē | 2014/06 | https://www.kagawa-u.ac.jp/kuio/englishcafe/ | Benn Johnson, Global Cafe Coordinator, benjamin.johnson@kagawa-u.ac.jp | <Personnel> ●1 full-time teacher, 5 part-time teachers, several assistant teachers (international students) 1 administrative staff <Facility> ●Two self-access spaces (1 student lounge, 1 intensive classroom) Students may eat, drink, and converse freely in the lounge Conversation is not limited to learning foreign languages Sofa, chairs, and tables provided <Resources> ●Three large monitors for broadcasting news and video ●English books and board games available to lend ●English newspaper and study abroad information (posters and brochures) provided <Services> ●Foreign language classes conducted by native speakers ●Cross-cultural events ●Contests conducted in English ●Activities promoting study abroad | |
50 | 11/27/2020 12:30:59 | The University of Electro-Communications | 電気通信大学 | Tokyo | UEC Self-Access Center 実践的コミュニケーション教育推進室 | 2013/04 | https://uec-selfaccesspark.wixsite.com/uecselfaccesspark | Suwako Uehara, Associate Professor, uehara.suwako[AT]uec.ac.jp | 1 admin staff (3 hours a week); 3-6 paid student staff; 1 multi-purpose room (presentation area, TV and sofa area, table + cooking area, books, DVD’s, board games); consultation (conference presentation, in-house English presentation, writing, and any other requested related to English); online booking for writing support desk (nominally 1-1 or 1-many in the library) during a limited; student run seminars twice weekly (Test taking skill and TED Talks) during the semester; organize motivation talks by students. | |
51 | 4/2/2021 16:41:47 | The University of Nagano | 長野県立大学 | Nagano-ken, Nagano-shi / 長野県長野市 | Global Language Table (GLT) | 2018/06 | Dawn Lucovich, Assistant Professor, Dawn.Lucovich[at]u-nagano.ac.jp | 2018-2020: Daily lunch time language table open to students, faculty, staff, and community members, with invited special guests; 2020-2021: Weekly Zoom language table with invited presenter; 2021-2022: Daily Discord text/audio/video language table with weekly invited presenter | ||
52 | 4/27/2021 16:34:36 | Kyushu University | 九州大学 | Fukuoka Prefecture, Fukuoka City | Kyushu University SALC (Self-Access Learning Center) | 2014/04 | https://www.artsci.kyushu-u.ac.jp/~salc/ | Bartosz WOLANSKI, Assistant Professor, salc[at]artsci.kyushu-u.ac.jp | Self-study room; study materials; free conversation; preparation for English language tests (TOEFL, IELTS); English language learning consultations; some support for other languages; various events. | |
53 | 5/22/2021 14:54:50 | Hakuoh University | 白鷗学生 | Tochigi-ken, Oyama-shi | The Language Commons (The LC) | 2007 | www.hakuohlc.com | Todd Leroux (tleroux"at"fc.hakuoh.ac.jp); Lorraine Reinbold (lreinbold"at"fc.hakuoh.ac.jp); Daniel Hooper (hooper-d"at"fc.hakuoh.ac.jp) | Free chat sessions; weekly workshops on various learning tools and skill development; graded reader library, computers with pronunciation software; guest speakers; student-run interest-based communities (teaching materials preparation; international exchange, etc.); online learning materials linked on our website | |
54 | 8/3/2021 20:21:35 | Kanagawa University, Minato-mirai Campus | 神奈川大学みなとみらいキャンパス | Kanagawa, Yokohama | Language Learning Commons & Global Lounge | 2021/04 | www.kanagawa-u.ac.jp | bankier[at]kanagawa-u.ac.jp | Conversation lounge, extensive reading library, AV facilities, groupwork space, free conversation space, quiet language study space, advising counter, other language study rooms (Spanish, Chinese, French) | |
55 | 8/31/2021 19:01:39 | SOLE ONLINE | SOLEオンライン | Online | SOLE Online | 2020/01 | www.soleonline.org | Mike Lyons | Self Organized Learning Environments; online sessions; multinational sessions; sessions for all age ranges | |
56 | 9/18/2021 20:42:02 | Musashi University | 武蔵大学 | Tokyo, Nerima | Musashi Communication Village (MCV) | 2012/09 | https://www.musashi.ac.jp/education/global/mcv/index.html | Shinobu Nakamura, British and American Studies Professor, nash0715@cc.musashi.ac.jp | Facilities: Half of the entire floor of one university building is dedicated for the MCV, Chairs, tables, sofas, two sets of TVs, DVD players, and iPads to be used to carry out conversations Resources: Two to three full-time native English speakers, Up to 10 part-time student staff , English test taking materials, Graded Readers for rent, DVDs to watch in the MCV, English newspapers, and Time magazine subscription. Services: Free conversation sessions, Activities (cooking, crafts, quiz, music, photography, etc.), cultural and seasonal events, one-on-one English study advising, all free of charge. | |
57 | 2/24/2022 19:54:37 | Wayo Women's University | 和洋女子大学 | Chiba | Global Lounge | 2020/04 | https://z-p3.www.instagram.com/global_lounge_wwu/?hl=en-gb | Kie Yamamoto/ki-yamamotoATwayo.ac.jp | ||
58 | 9/6/2022 15:04:15 | Hokuriku Gakuin University & Junior College | 北陸学院大学 / 北陸学院大学短期大学部 | Ishikawa, Kanazawa | English Center | 2017 | https://www.hokurikugakuin.ac.jp/univ/support/abroad/ | |||
59 | 11/13/2022 11:21:44 | University of Shimane | 島根県立大学 | Shimane, Hamada | Language Learning Support Room | (sometime before 2013) | llsr.online | Victoria Thomas; LLSR Administrator ; v-thomas at u-shimane dot ac dot jp | Self-access room for online and in-person meetings with a native speaker teacher-administrator; online language learning resources for English and (limited) Russian, Chinese, Korean, French, Spanish; English reading materials; free conversation; preparation for English language tests (EIKEN, TOEFL, IELTS); English language learning consultations; various events | |
60 | 12/12/2022 18:18:24 | Miyazaki International College | 宮崎国際大学 | Miyazaki | Academic Support Center | 2022/04 (From date of reform) | https://www.mic.ac.jp/student/ARC | Craig Yamamoto, Associate Professor, cyamamoto@sky.miyazaki-mic.ac.jp | Facilities: Free WiFi, comfortable study space for groups and individuals, access to computers and complimentary printing services Resources: Books for independent learning of English and Japanese, test preparation materials (TOEIC and Eiken), thesis writing manuals, books for content-based course assistance, online newspaper for English language learners, and games & activities for English language practice and development Services offered: Academic support and consultation for - English, Japanese (for international students), teacher certification course advising and tutoring, graduation thesis writing assistance, content course support, Eiken and TOEIC advising and support, TOEIC Workshops, English Language Labs Motivational "TOEIC Achievement Wall" for outstanding student achievements. Pre-service training opportunities for qualified teacher certification track students | |
61 | 12/06/2023 | Kyoto Notre Dame University | 京都ノートルダム女子大学 | Kyoto | i-Space (Immersion Space) | 2023/04 (from date of reform) | https://www.notredame.ac.jp/i-space/ | Isobel Hook, coordinator, hook@notredame.ac.jp | Facilities: study space, computer/Zoom room, cooking facilities, lounge area Programs: twice weekly TOEIC study club, daily lunchtime English cafe', movie mondays, various other weekly teacher/student-led events, student staff (available 1-5 hours a day), collaboration with Japanese-language study students, JLPT support for international students, seasonal celebrations Resources: 1500+ graded reader books, non-graded English books, TOEIC/TEOFL study resources, study abroad resources, computers with cameras and headsets, craft materials, information boards, English games, large screen and sofas for multi-media use, yoga mats | |
62 | 02/24/2024 | Osaka University | 大阪大学 | Osaka | OU Multilingual Plaza | 2020/10/1 | https://plaza.cme.osaka-u.ac.jp/ | Facilities: Study space for indivisuals and groups and counseling space Resources: Books for self learning of 25 languages taught as major languages at Osaka University, English board games, iPads with e-books, and the website who provide study tips, essays on language learning by student staff, links of online languages learning resources on 25 languages Supports and services: language learning advising, conversation sessions (EN/JP/CH/KR, 20 minutes each), language learning portfolio workshops, events and workshops on multilingualism and multiculturism, and Japanese language tutoring | ||
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