• English communication (Discussion & writing)

• 異文化理解概論

In this lecture, we discuss many things, but mostly we study the idea of perspective, which is similar to world view. It is the idea that all of us look through different lenses as we experience the world through our. This can simultaneously illuminate and obfuscate the world to us. It is my hope that, armed with this knowledge, we can better navigate our way through cross-cultural communication and cooperation.

• English communication (Discussion & writing; Learning & presenting about Japan)

• 異文化理解概論

Kevin McManus is an associate professor of English at Tokiwa University who specializes in the development of English oral communication skills. His classes at Ibaraki University focus on improving speaking fluency through discussion of topics relevant to students. 

Message to students: “Perfect is the enemy of good. Don’t let your fear of making mistakes stop you from enjoying authentic communication.”

• 異文化理解概論

• 異文化理解概論

Patrick Savage, a graduate of Stirling and Edinburgh Universities, has worked in education in the the UK and Japan for more than 25 years. He has a particular interest in the use of technology in English language education.  He teaches a short series of lectures in Ibaraki University about the history and culture of Ireland.

• 初等英語科教育法

上智大学外国語学部卒、コロンビア大学Teachers College TESOL修士課程修了。児童英語教育を言語習得理論、国際理解教育の観点から研究。著書に「KIDS CROWN英和・和英辞典」（三省堂）。

• English communication (Teaching & learning phonology)

専門： 英語学・応用言語学

授業の内容・コメント： 英語教員を目指す学生向けの音声学・音韻論の授業を担当。英語の発音を向上させること、生徒に発音指導ができるようになることが目標です。

• 英語文学・文化から教える英語テキスト

フォニックスを応用した発音・発話を2008年から指導。自身のスキルアップと教え方のコツを10時間で学びます。

• English communication (Speech & short essays; Content & language integrated; Theater/drama)

Tod was born and grew up in the midwest of the USA (the states of Missouri, Kansas and Minnesota). Tod attended 7 schools (3 in the USA, 3 in Europe, and 1 in Japan) en route to a bachelor’s degree. He received a Fulbright grant to study in Norway. Tod completed a Ph. D. in victimology at Tilburg University in The Netherlands. He has lived in Mito since 2001. He plays tuba in a New Orleans jazz band and creates textile art.