2018 The University of Extension Course

Fiona Creaser（Associate Professor, Faculty of Foreign Languages, University of Kitakyushu） Naomi Yukimaru (Associate Professor, Faculty of Foreign Languages, University of Kitakyushu) Christine Pearson（Perfect+Word Studios）

Dates：13th May, 27th May, 17th June, July 1st（X 4 Sundays）

Time：9:30～17：00

Place：University of Kitakyushu, Satellite Campus（Amu Plaza Kokura 7th Floor）

Participation Fee：¥9,500（Including 350 page workbook）

Number of Participants：32（Women Living in , attendance

at all 4 workshops necessary）

Childcare：(Available, fees not included in the price, contact the organisers for more information)

Extra Support：Limited support available, contact the organisers for more information

【Workshop 1】Introduction to the programme First Time In Japan！ 【Workshop 2】Knowing your local community and the world you The Springboard’s live in Award Winning 【Workshop 3】Improving your work and personal environment, Women’s Work and learning to be assertive Personal Development 【Workshop 4】What you have learnt up to now, next steps for the Programme future

Message from the Instructors

This workshop is for women from all walks of life who want to learn how to improve their work and personal environment. If you are a woman living in Japan, this programme is for you—it doesn’t matter what age you are, what qualifications you have, what nationality you are, what sexuality you are or whether you are disabled or not Enjoy exchanging ideas with other participants during our relaxed and friendly workshops. Workshops are run in Japanese and English, so participants can feel free to use either language. The accompanying workbook is available either in Japanese or English. The Japanese version uses furigana where necessary.

Application deadline: Wednesday April 25th How to apply （Applications postmarked on this day also accepted） Applications can be made through the mail (using a postcard), FAX, or electronic mail. Please write your name, address (including postcode), age, telephone number, whether you want a Japanese or English version of the workbook, whether you need childcare or special assistance, and please write “Women’s Personal Development Workshop” when applying.

※ Applicants will be chosen by lottery if numbers exceed the quota (32 women) ※ Any personal information given by participants will only be used in relation to the extension course and for no other purpose

The University of Kitakyushu Regional and Research Support Department (Extension Course)

Kitakyushu shi, Kokura Minami Ku, Kitagata 4-2-1〒 802-8577

TEL：093-964-4194

FAX：093-964-4221

E-mail：[email protected]

How to get here

■Coming by JR, Kitakyushu ・Please get off at

■Coming by bus ・Nishi Testsu Bus, Please get off at Kokura Station Bus Center

■By Car ・Kitakyushu City Highway, Kokura Station North Ramp, about 10 minutes in the direction of Kokura (Kokura Station Building Car Park)