Tanaka Kyoko
After having studied and worked in different cities of Japan and abroad, I have finally settled myself in Nagoya. During my journey I have lived with and learned from people of different cultural backgrounds, sometimes physically or mentally challenged or belonging to different generations. Because of this, my aim is to make the most of the knowledge and insights nourished through these experiences by fostering intercultural exchange and understanding. My main research topic is concerning intercultural contacts, focusing on that of Latin America and Japan, and my educational responsibility is, in addition to lectures on intercultural communication, advising international students and promoting their cultural exchanges with community members.
Publications
TANAKA, Kyoko (2003) 'Estudiantes Provenientes de Latinoamerica: Su adaptacion a la cultura japonesa' (Students from Latin America: Their adaptation to Japanese culture), Mito, Hiroyuki ed. La Inmigracion Latinoamericana en Japon (Latin American Immigration to Japan), Universidad de Nagoya
Tanaka Kyoko and Shibagaki Fumi (2003) 'Ryugakusei taisho Orientation Program no Kouka to Kadai' (Effects and problems on orientation programs designed to international students), Journal of the Education Center for International Students, No. 1
Tanaka, Kyoko (2000) 'Reentry to Latin America: Prospects and Realities', Journal of International Student Advisors of National Universities Vol. 3, Council of International Student Advisors of National Universities
Educational Activities
Advising to international students (independent guidance): 9 12 hours/week from 1991
Orientation programs & workshops for intercultural understanding: 3-6 hours/month from 1995
Designing and coordination of, or assistant to the programs and events to promote intercultural exchanges between international students and local communities: from 1991
Lectures and seminars at undergraduate and graduate level: 2-3 hours/week
Lectures in life long education centers in Nagoya City: 1-2 lectures/semester from 1992
