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University of Calgary students win awards at the 36th Canadian National Japanese Speech Contest
UCalgary students Ezgi Ince and May Pham were awarded for their unique and inspiring speeches at this year’s Canadian National Japanese Speech Contest, held on March 30th, 2025
Linguistics Program Takes The National Stage
University of Calgary PhD student, Francisco Ongay González takes the prize for best student poster presentation at this year's Canadian Linguistic Association Conference
2025-2026 List of LRC initiatives and How to Apply
LRC Initiatives: Research, Teaching, Community Engagement
Role Play as a Teaching and Learning Technique in the Classroom
Congratulations to Capko Koffi Xavier AHODETOR (MA Applied Linguistics, LLAC), Defence: April 22, 2025, Thesis title: L'état des lieux de l'utilisation du jeu de rôle en classe de français langue seconde, Examination Committee: Ozouf Amedegnato (supervisor), Cyrielle Faivre, Miao Li, Neutral Chair: Cheryl Dueck
Alberta District Japanese Language Speech Contest
Coordinated and sponsored by the Consulate-General of Japan in Calgary, the goals of the Alberta District Japanese Speech Contest are to encourage the study of Japanese, recognize academic excellence and promote good will and mutual understanding between Canada and Japan. The Alberta District Japanese Speech Contest is held annually in March. There are four levels which a contestant may enter: beginner, intermediate, advanced or open.
National Japanese Speech Contest
The National Japanese Speech Contest (NJSC) was established in 1989 under the auspices of the Japanese Embassy in Ottawa in order to promote Japanese language education in Canada. The NJSC is sponsored by the Japan Foundation and is held at a different location across Canada annually. Consulates General of Japan, universities and corporations have provided various support and assistance in making this event a very successful and important to the Japanese community. The NJSC is now co-hosted by the National Japanese Speech Contest Organizing Committee and the Canadian Association for Japanese Language Education.
Group Study Abroad travel blogs
- Japan: Its Life and Culture 2019
- Tokyo Photo Diary 2019
- GSP Japan: Its Culture and Way of Life 2018 Hokkaido - Photo Diary / Travel and Project Blogs
- Senshu 2018 - Photo Diary / Travel and Project Blogs
- GSP Japan: Its Culture and Way of Life 2017 - Photo Diary / Travel and Project Blogs
- Senshu 2017 - Photo Diary / Travel and Project Blogs
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