Author Archives: Jodias
Calendar for 2015 Academic Year
Access an English version of the schedule for the 2015/2016 Academic Year here: http://web.iec.aoyama.ac.jp/english/student_life/calendar.html
Blues Lecture/ Concert by Steve Gardner
Born in Mississippi in 1956, Steve Gardner is an accomplished blues musician and photographer, having studied photojournalism at the University of Southern Mississippi and blues from the “School of Hard Knocks.” After working as a photojournalist in the States, he … Continue reading
Photos of IE Teacher Orientation 2014
Many thanks to all the teachers who attended the annual AGU orientation for teachers, and those who made fantastic contributions through engaging presentations. I can’t think of a more energizing way to begin the academic year. We are particularly grateful … Continue reading
New English Department Teachers Handbook
A new handbook has been produced for teachers that introduces all of the IE (and related) courses, explains expectations for grading and classroom deportment, describes the AV and computer facilities in the classrooms, and much more. It is highly recommended … Continue reading
IE Orientation for Teachers 2014 (updated)
Here is the tentative schedule for this year’s IE Orientation, which will be held from 8:30 AM to the early afternoon in buildings 15 and 17. Everyone will meet first in 17-808 (the 8th floor of the tall building to … Continue reading
Moving toward a paperless future
As much as possible, we would like to encourage teachers to strive for a paperless classroom. Professor Yokotani has offered a great idea toward making that a reality. Almost all teachers provide students with many handouts throughout the year. We … Continue reading
2014 Academic Year Schedule
Here is an English version of the Academic Calendar for 2014, lovingly prepared by Chihiro Matsuno-san: Academic Calendar 2014. The times when each of the periods begins and ends is as follows: 1st Period: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM CHAPEL: … Continue reading
Daniel Jackson’s successful completion of doctoral program
Professor Peter Robinson has informed us that Daniel Jackson, an adjunct lecturer with us from 2004-2008, is now Dr. Daniel Jackson as he has completed successfully a doctoral program in applied linguistics at the University of Hawaii. We heartily congratulate … Continue reading
20th Annual IE Orientation for Teachers
This year is the 20th anniversary of the existence of the IE Program. It brings many changes, the foremost being the move of our freshmen and sophomore students to the Aoyama Campus. Although it may make for a somewhat population … Continue reading
Schedule for 2013 / 2014 Academic year
Here is the schedule for this academic year in Excel format. Note that this year we have our final week of classes sandwiched between days of make-up classes. Also, please notice that while most workers in Japan will be enjoying … Continue reading
