SIETAR-Kansai - Past Monthly Programs

November 2004

Special Lectures/Symposium
Barriers in Language and Culture for Foreign Residents

Co-sponsored by
Community Interpreting SIG of the Japan Association for Interpreting Studies,
Kansai Chapter of the Communication Association of Japan
SIETAR-Kansai

Date:
November 6, 2004 Saturday 13:30-17:30

Place:
Lecture Hall, (9F) at Senri Kinran University , Suita City , Osaka

Fee:
Members Free, Students 500 Yen, Non-members 1,000 Yen

Party for participants (optional) 2000 Yen

Language:
Japanese

Description of the Program:

Part 1. (1:30-3:10)
Lecture theme: " Toward a society without language barriers"

Speakers:
Juta Wada (Lawyer) and Mamoru Ito (Medical Doctor, Izumisano Hospital at Rinku Sogo Iryo Center)

Moderator: Makiko Mizuno (Senri Kinran University)

Commentators: Hiromi Kitamura (Graduate School of Osaka University/ Midwife) and Naomi Toriumi (Senri Kinran University)

Part 2. (3:30-5:20)
Role plays/ skit and discussion

1. "What is the role of interpreters? Interpreting a conversation at a pharmacy" (a role play)
   Group leader: Kaoru Nishino, Minoo English Medical Interpreters Study Group, Community Interpreting SIG of the Japan Association of Interpreting Studies
2. "Intercultural misunderstanding and conflict resolution" (a skit)
   Group leader: Masao Nakabayashi, the Kansai Chapter of the Communication Association of Japan
3. Introducing "Contrast Culture Method: What is the cause of intercultural misunderstanding?" (a role play)
   Group leader: Michiko Tomioka, SIETAR-Kansai, CCM Study Group

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