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SALC, Kanda University of International Studies, Chiba, Japan
 
Institution
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Kanda University of International
Studies in Chiba, Japan, is a private university offering courses in foreign
languages, culture and international communication.
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Students
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KUIS students are very motivated learners, although
typically for Japan they arrive in their first year with
advanced grammatical awareness, but limited
proficiency in language production or listening skills. Undergraduate courses are of four years
duration. English is a required subject for
most students, even those not majoring in English, and the aim of the English
Language Institute is that students will graduate as proficient communicators
in the language. |
Purpose
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The SALC operates alongside the
English Language Institute, catering not just for English learners, but for all
languages taught in the university.
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| Features |
The
SALC employs a large team of learning advisers and materials
writers. Students can register for optional courses which help
them to become independent learners.
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Facilities
and materials
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The SALC has many features specifically for
language learning purposes, such as sound-proofed rooms and booths, a "study buddy" noticeboard. There is plenty of space to house the ever-increasing collection of books,
worksheets, DVDs, videos, and software, which currently number over
10,000.
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More
information
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Read Lucy's full article in issue 41 of Independence.
e-mail: lucycooker@gmail.com
Website: http://www.kuis.ac.jp/e/resources/salc.html
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