For many years, the University of Alberta has had strong links with Japan and
it is currently linked to 27 Japanese universities. Through international
student exchange agreements with these Japanese partner institutes, the University
of Alberta is able to offer its students the opportunity to study in Japan.
Since 1998, the Japan Centre has engaged in a computer-assisted language learning
project called Teaching Assistance Kaleidoscope On-line (TAKO) Project. The purpose
of the project is to create lesson modules that allow students to work on their own
with the help of instructional materials.
In 2000, the Japan Centre hosted its second conference on the teaching of Japanese
Language and Culture with 44 participants including nine international participants
from countries other than Canada.
At present, the Mori Shigyo Calligraphy Art Collection is catalogued housed in the Centre.
In March 2003, plans were undertaken to rename the Centre The Prince Takamado
Japan Centre for Teaching and Research in memory of the late Prince Takamado.
In June 2004, the Japan Centre was rededicated to Prince Takamado with a celebration
hosted by Dr. Roderick Fraser, President of the University of Alberta, in Edmonton.
|