The National Federation of Foreign Languages ​​*, which consists of seven foreign language universities nationwide, is a volunteer who is active globally in hosting global sports competitions such as the Rugby World Cup 7 and the Tokyo 2019 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Aiming to develop leaders, we will hold a two-night, three-day volunteer training seminar from August 2020, 2019.

 The Volunteer Training Seminar of the National Federation of Foreign Universities began in August 2015, and this is the seventh time.At the seminar, lecturers from various fields are invited to hold lectures.We aim to develop global human resources who have specialized knowledge about sports culture, knowledge about tourism, communication skills, cross-cultural understanding, and hospitality mind by improving language proficiency.So far, a total of 8 people have taken the course.

 7 people wish to attend this seminar, which is the 210th time.A special lecture by Mr. Daichi Suzuki, the Commissioner of the Japan Sports Agency, a manners course by Mr. Izumi Egami, a visiting professor at the University of Tsukuba, a technique related to medical interpretation and a simultaneous interpretation technique by a professional interpreter instructor will be held.Students who participate in this seminar can register for the "Human Resources Bank", and if they register, they will be able to volunteer at various sports competitions and international events introduced by the secretariat.So far, a total of 3 tournaments, including the 15rd WBSC Iwaki U-2017 Baseball Tournament and the 145 Asian Winter Games Sapporo, have attracted 1,285 students as volunteers.Currently, 1,538 people are registered in this human resources bank.

* Kansai Gaidai University, Kanda University of Foreign Studies, Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, Kobe City University of Foreign Studies, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies, Nagoya University of Foreign Studies

reference:[Kanda University of International Studies] The National Federation of Foreign Languages, which is organized by seven foreign language universities nationwide, will jointly hold a volunteer training seminar from August 7 to 8 — Interpretation and translation skills in five languages ​​including English. , Fostering ability to understand different cultures, etc.

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