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Aoi Hall is a large 2-story building at the western end of the campus that accommodates Yamasa's extension programs (Continuing Education), all short duration programs, distance learning and computer-based instruction.

On the second floor there are 12 classrooms - 8 of which are large enough to accommodate the 20 students stipulated as the maximum class size by the accreditation body even though our maximum class size remains 15. There are also 4 dedicated seminar rooms (maximum class size 6). There is a computer laboratory with PC's provided as well as space for students with laptops. The 2nd floor also has a large faculty office, the International Office and a TV lounge. Each classroom is spacious with excellent light and reverse cycle air-conditioning. A key feature is that EVERY classroom has AC power access (100V) and jacks providing direct access to the Internet via Yamasa's LAN. Teaching technologies are shared amongst the rooms.

On the ground floor there is a large hall with recreational facilities. The hall is used for parties, ceremonies and exams. There are also recreational facilities such as table tennis. A basketball hoop is provided in the courtyard outside. Also located on the ground floor is the distance learning theatre (a large classroom custom designed for synchronous and asynchronous internet based learning and online conferencing) and its support rooms (Audio Visual Control room, Film Projection booth, Simultaneous Translation room). There is also office space for the Yamasa Institute's small technology company "Frontia". This company maintains and develops the digital infrastructure and networks, as well as web based learning materials and faculty support.

As with the classrooms in the Yamasa II building, there are wide desks that are arranged in a U shape configuration so as to maximize student/faculty interaction. Each class has a team of faculty members providing instruction and guidance and the offices of the faculty members are located on the same floor.

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