Koto Nakajima

Hi, I’m Koto Nakajima, first year BA History student from Tokyo. I am running for Language Director/Officer to improve the language lessons even further.

Why am I running?

I currently teach Level 5 Japanese, the highest level. Doing so, I see immense potential in the lessons to become more accessible, practical, and most importantly, enjoyable. With 5 years of experience in teaching, I believe I can bring the changes necessary to elevate the language lessons of JSoc.

What will I do?

I’m running for Language Director & Officer next year to reform the JSoc language lessons. I will modify the language classes by making them more practical. Currently, the language lessons across all levels are purely focused on grammar. However, the application of language is never fully possible unless the teachers fully explain the context and the cultural views behind the selection of certain words/phrases. Therefore, my three following pillars will support the transformation of the Language Lessons:

1. Heightened awareness of Japan through weekly briefings of Japanese news.
2. Creating a systematic repository of resources specifically for non-native speakers, such as textbooks.
3. Inter-level workshops focusing on specific skills, such as letter writing using Keigo, and/ different types of language used in different texts (songs, adverts, etc.). 

I appreciate you reading until the end, and I sincerely hope you vote for me!

皆さんの協力をぜひともよろしくお願いします。