“Research skills D-1”
 Intensive course for all graduate students

¥19,800[all i2Get s!!
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SUMMERCAMP
2018.9.6-9@ShinsyuTakato learning center, Nagano

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Develop your self-confidence

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For more Info & Application→ ILAS, NAGOYA UNIVERSITY WRITING CENTER
http://meiwriting.ilas.nagoya-u.ac.jp/

WHAT’S SO SPECIALABOUT THE CAMP
Mei-Writing summer camp has been widely praised
as the best outdoor learning experience for graduate
and undergraduate students. It combines training in
logical thinking, academic writing, research ethics,
English communication, presentation, team-building
and leadership in one program. Its primary goal is totransform higher education outside the classroom
setting so that a more suitable learning environment
can be created to develop student’s self-confidence inresearch, communication and leadership.
Every summer the camp is held at a beautiful andrelaxed campsite in the mountain areas of Nagano
prefecture. All camp activities are conducted within ateam setting. Each student will work with 3 or 4members within a team throughout the 4-day camp tocompete with other teams for a top prize. They willlearn how to make their research ideas clear andconvincing in academic writing, and understand theimportance of upholding ethical standards andpractices when conducting research. In thiscompetitive environment, students will naturally
become more active and confident in learning.

HOW TO APPLY
1. Visit the Mei-Writing website below.
2. Click “Summer Camp Application”.
3. Fill out an application form.
4. Submit the application form.
5. Wait for us to contact you by e-mail.

Mei-Writing

SUMMER CAMP
(Graduate School Common Course - Research Skills D-1)

URL:
http://meiwriting.ilas.nagoya-u.ac.jp

CONTACT US
Address: Furo-cho Chikusa-ku Nagoya 464-8601 Japan
Nagoya University Mei-Writing Office
313 Graduate School of Languages & Cultures Building
Email: meiwriting@ilas.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Phone/Fax: (+81)-52-747-6534

Develop your self-confidence
in research, communication, leadership

NAGOYA UNIVERSITYNAGOYA UNIVERSITYINSTITUTE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
Department of Academic Writing Education

INSTITUTE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
Department of Academic Writing Education
All photos used in this pamphlet were taken by Mei-Writing. Pamphlet designed by Paul Lai.

SCHEDULE & ACTIVITIESSTUDENT VOICESCamp period
4 days and 3 nights at the end of August or early September

Day 1
Arrive at the camp site
Lunch
Camp orientation
Workshop on academic writing& logical thinking
Teamwork (let’s build a greatteam!)
BBQ
Welcome party

Day 2
Morning exercise
Breakfast
Workshop on thesis statement
Lunch
Teamwork (prepare for thegroup presentation 1)
Teamwork (prepare for thegroup presentation 2)
Dinner/BBQ
Hot spring

Day 3
Morning exerciseBreakfast
Workshop on logicalargumentation
Lunch
Teamwork (prepare for thegroup presentation 3)
Teamwork (prepare for thegroup presentation 4)
Dinner
The group presentation! (and theawards ceremony!!)
Celebration party with camp fire &fireworks

Camp cost
Around 20,000 yen (Covers all things below)- Accommodation for 4 days and 3 nights- Transportation from Nagoya University to the camp site & back- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, etc), snacks, soft drinks- Summer camp T-shirt- Travel insurance“Even though we comefrom different backgrounds
in university & in life, we all
had so much fun.”“I love the idea of how Mei-writing
professors want the students learn
how to think logically in nonconventional ways, such as playing
games & doing role play.”

Day 4
Morning exercise
Breakfast
Workshop on research ethics
Lunch
Sightseeing and outdoor
activities
Going back home

“I was worried about using correct
words & grammar, but I realizedthat having a good logicalargument ismostimportant.”“Please join the camp without
hesitation & enjoy every minute ofit. And don't forget rain boots!”