Tarlac State University welcomes 13 Japanese students from Osaka University of Economics (OUE) for their two-week academic and cultural interchange through the English Language Proficiency Program (ELPP) on Tuesday (February 27) morning at the College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) theater room.
TSU, through the Office of International Affairs and Linkages’ ELPP, will serve as the first partner university of OUE in the Philippines and the sole multi-lingual university chosen by the institution in providing English language education to their students.
In his message, Executive Assistant to the president Dr. Brigido B. Corpuz, extends the university’s full support to the program.
“We are very fortunate that OUE chose TSU. We hope that we will be able to see you in many more activities sponsored by the OIAL,” Dr. Corpuz said.
Meanwhile, OUE Department of Economics Associate Professor Dr. Azusa Ono highlighted the significance of the partnership between the two institutions.
“I very much appreciate this new friendship that has started between TSU and OUE as I believe that this will offer a wider possibility of collaboration between our countries. TSU’s ELPP is just the beginning of our long-term friendship and collaboration, and I hope that we can welcome TSU students and faculty at our campus in Osaka in the near future,” Dr. Ono said.
The Japanese delegates arrived last Sunday (February 25) at the TSU Hotel and started attending their classes yesterday which will last until the culminating activity on March 8.
Prior to attending their classes, students were classified into three groups: beginner, intermediate, and advanced based on the results of their International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and Oral Level Testing conducted by OIAL.
Nine ELPP teachers from the CASS will spearhead the three-hour one-on-one sessions and four-hour group sessions comprised of speaking, writing, reading, and listening activities designed for the Japanese students.
Moreover, to further enjoy their stay and be immersed in Filipino culture, Mr. Ryosei Oishi and Ms. Janet Oishi of O-Two International Corp., will tour the OUE students in different cities every weekend.
Joining the Japanese delegates during the welcome ceremony are Board of Regent and TSU Alumni Association president Hon. Reynaldo L. Catacutan, Faculty Regent Prof. Winifredo L. Luis, Maharlika Adviser and Assistant Director for Office of Culture, Arts and Languages Hon. Douglas C. Ferrer, and CASS Dean Dr. Aloysius T. Madriaga.
