講師
今西 ケルシーオリバー
イマニシ ケルシーオリバー
- 担当科目
- Speaking Skills I・II・V・VI / Writing Workshop III・IV
- 研究分野
- Intercultural Communication / Political Communication / Media Analysis / International Public Policy
- 私のチャレンジ
- "Challenge" means doing what you want or need to do, even when it frightens you. My challenge is empowering students to engage with global problems through English.
- 私のエレガンス
- Elegance comes from moving through the world in a way that is true to yourself and your values — something I believe is essential in today's global society.
We live in a world full of problems — but also full of solutions. In my classes, students don't just develop English skills; they learn to think critically about global issues and share their ideas with confidence, in and beyond the classroom.
- English is a tool — but what you do with it is what matters. Don't let your English begin and end in the classroom. Let it open doors: speak with the international community, study abroad, pursue globally-minded careers. Above all, make connections.
- Speaking Skills
- In this class, students focus on real-time English communication. Rather than chasing perfection, we work on expressing ourselves with confidence and personality. Topics range from everyday conversation to global events and new technology — there's always something interesting to discuss.
- 学生と接するうえで、工夫している・気を付けているポイント
- Speaking up in class can feel intimidating. I focus on building a classroom environment where every student feels comfortable and confident enough to share their voice.
- 学生との思い出で印象に残っていること・うれしかったこと
- The comments that make me happiest are those that say, "I've never thought about this before." Watching students encounter new perspectives on the world is truly my favorite part of teaching.
- 梅花女子大学の教員としての１番の醍醐味
- Baika is a small, close-knit community — and it genuinely feels like one. Being able to build real, lasting connections with both students and colleagues is something truly special.
- 先生ご自身にとって、学生とはどのような存在ですか？
- I often feel I learn just as much from my students as they learn from me. Students bring such rich and varied perspectives to the classroom — I think of them as partners in education.
- 梅花女子大学でできる、学生にとってのチャレンジとは？
- Small class sizes mean students can build unusually close relationships with peers and instructors. I encourage students to make the most of this — developing the skills and connections needed to navigate our global world.
- Try it anyway
- As someone shy and perfectionist by nature, I've often held back — even from things I truly wanted. I've learned that what stands between me and my goals is usually just fear. So now, I remind myself: try it anyway.
| 保持資格 |
Ph.D. International Public Policy (Osaka University)
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| 趣味 |
Reading, cafes, karaoke |
| 自慢できること |
I’ve had several poems published in literary magazines. |
| こだわり |
Being present and “unplugged” in daily life is really important to me. |
| 感銘を受けた作品 |
Album: The Great Divide (Noah Kahan)
Book: A Tale for the Time Being (Ruth Ozeki)
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| 性格を一言で |
Inquisitive |
| チャームポイント |
Humor |
| 休日の過ごし方 |
I usually spend time with my children, go on daytrips around Kansai, and visit new cafes. |
