With a book in the middle, conversations flow more easily
Overview
This workshop explores books that (1) support leadership development and (2) enhance insights into future society, in a study group style. Using the unique reading method called Active Book Dialogue, participants will engage in focused reading and rich discussion in a short time. For students seeking to improve language proficiency, joining sessions in the language they wish to practice also provides valuable training opportunities.
In addition, because Book Dialogue involves sharing and discussing summaries prepared by participants, even those unfamiliar with dialogue-style workshops have reported that it is easier to contribute—participants feel they always have material to draw on and can speak with confidence.
| 📂 Category | Motivatoin |
| 📌 Keywords | Summarization, Presentation, Dialogue |
| 🎯 Objectives | – Practice summarizing and sharing complex themes in a short time – Gain experience in receiving others’ perspectives and deepening dialogue – Improve language skills and expressive ability |
| 🌐 Language | English or Japanese (alternating by each session) |
| 👥 Target Participants | Graduate & Undergraduate Students |
| 🗓 Format | In-person, 2.5 hours per session. Single-session participation possible. |
| ✅ Past & Upcoming Sessions | Japanese sessions: #1 Ookayama: Friday, November 21, 2025, 18:00–20:30 #2 Suzukakedai: Thursday, January 15, 2026, 18:00–20:30 English sessions: #1 Ookayama: Friday, December 12, 2025, 18:00–20:30 #2 Suzukakedai: Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 18:00–20:30 Held every semester since FY2018 |
| 📍 Venue | (Ookayama) S6-305, Ookayama Campus (Suzukakedai) J3-309B, Suzukakedai Campus |
| 🌟 Recommended for | Students who: – Want to practice summarization and presentation in a short time – Wish to dedicate time for focused reading – Would like to read books they might not choose on their own – Want to casually experience the benefits of learning together with others |
| 📊 Points | 2.5 points per session (Points to be awarded to students enrolled in the courses for credits. Please refer to the syllabus for details.) |
| 🎟️ Capacity | 12 participants |
Main Content
- Divide the book among participants and summarize key points
- Relay presentations to capture the whole picture
- Dialogue to engage with others’ perspectives
Facilitator
Tasuku Watanabe
PhD student, Institute of Science Tokyo
Event Report
Contact Faculty
Yuri Matsuzaki, Specially Appointed Associate Professor, Academy for Leadership
📩 matsuzaki.y.77a9 [at] m.isct.ac.jp
