Curriculum Development Research Intern
Host Company:
Kanda Institute of Foreign Language
Location:
Dates of Internship:
June 11 - August 3, 2012
Language Level:
3 (Intermediate Japanese)
Internship Description:
Kanda Institute of Foreign Languages has a cross-cultural understanding and approach to foreign language learning. The Institute serves companies, ministries, and other government offices, customizing valuable, quality programs in language learning and business communication skills, building on the excellent results of education research and activities.
Skill & Experience Required:
Kanda Institute interns will have the opportunity to work with students and employers learning English as a second language and should therfore enjoy communicating with new people daily and have strong interpersonal skills. Interns should be well organized and analytical and be as comfortable working with people as they are working independently.
Sample Projects:
Interns will be involved in developing the overall curriculum throughout their summer internship.
- Teaching language to both students and employers
- Assisting the Kanda Institute team with administrative duties
- Analyzing sales and marketing data for future product development
Benefits for Intern:
Interns at the Kanda Institute will have quality hands-on involvement in product development as well as gain a first-hand understanding of Japanese culture (both social and corporate) and language. Interns will interact with Japanese students. Intern will also benefit from the company’s mentoring program for new employees.
Benefits for Company:
As a market leader in Japan’s English education industry, Kanda Institute of Foreign Languages benefits from the perspective and knowledge of interns.
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