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Matsuyama Chapter Events in 2008

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2008; 2007 [9]; 2006 [10]; 2005 [10]; 2004 [10]; 2003 [7]; 2002 [8]; 2001 [9];

Sunday, January 13th, 2008

The Development of English Grammar

Speaker: Kiyoshi Shioiri, Matsuyama Shinonome College
Time: 2:15 PM - 4:20 PM (Sun., January 13th, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Ehime
City: Matsuyama
Venue: Shinonome High School Kinenkan 4F
Description: English grammar owes a great deal to the development of Greek grammar in ancient Greece. The presentation will cover the development of eight word classes in ancient Greece and the incorporation of those word classes into the traditional English grammar. The recent popular teaching method is communicative approach and grammar tends to be ignored. This presentation may help you to think what role English grammar should play in studying and learning English.

Sunday, February 10th, 2008

The Development of English Grammar, Part 2
Changed from "Teaching English Conversation in an Aging Society")

Speaker: Kiyoshi Shioiri, Matsuyama Shinonome College
(Changed from Dr. Barbara D. Ito, President, E-World English, Ltd., Niihama)
Time: 2:15 PM - 4:20 PM (Sun., February 10th, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
Prefecture: Ehime
City: Matsuyama
Venue: Shinonome High School Kinenkan 4F
Description: (This is a continuation of the January presentation, provided due to the cancellation of the planned speaker)

Sunday, March 9th, 2008

Varieties of English: Historical Forces and Sources

Speaker: David Kluge, Kinjo Gakuin University
Time: 2:15 PM - 4:20 PM (Sun., March 9th, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Ehime
City: Matsuyama
Venue: Shinonome High School Kinenkan 4F
Description: Learn the origins of the English language, the forces that shaped it, and examine several varieties, including those of England, Scotland, Ireland, America, Australia, South Africa,India, the Caribbean, and the Pacific. Learn the special characteristics and contributions of each variety. This is a multimedia presentation with examples of music of the varieties and movie clips demonstrating most varieties.

Sunday, April 13th, 2008

The Active Learner: A Classroom Teacher's Perspective

Speaker: Paul G. Batten, Faculty of Education, Kagawa University (Macmillan Languagehouse)
Time: 2:15 PM - 4:20 PM (Sun., April 13th, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
Prefecture: Ehime
City: Matsuyama
Venue: Shinonome High School Kinenkan 4F
Description: "I would like to discuss how I used The Active Learner in classes of varying levels. This text focuses on communicative strategies to help learners become more independent and confident in English. I will discuss using the text, how it went, testing it, and students' reactions to the focus on their L2 strategies, and not their knowledge of the language."

Sunday, May 11th, 2008

A Health Topic for Healthy Students: Teaching about HIV/AIDS in the EFL classroom

Speaker: Louise Haynes, Director, Japan AIDS Prevention Awareness Network; English Lecturer, Nagoya City University
Time: 2:15 PM - 4:20 PM (Sun., May 11th, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Ehime
City: Matsuyama
Venue: Shinonome High School Kinenkan 4F
Description: This demonstration will present practical ideas on how to raise the issue of HIV/AIDS in the Japanese EFL classroom. The presenter will show how to keep students' affective filter low and interest high when dealing with this sensitive topic. The presenter will focus mainly on the conversation classroom but will offer ideas for writing and reading classes as well.

Sunday, June 8th, 2008

The Nikkei Experience in Japan

Speaker: Donna T. Fujimoto, Osaka Jogakuin College
Time: 2:15 PM - 4:20 PM (Sun., June 8th, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Ehime
City: Matsuyama
Venue: Shinonome High School Kinenkan 4F
Description: Nikkei refers to people of Japanese heritage who were raised outside Japan. There are many from North America who have lived long-term in Japan. This presentation will report on the activities and research of a group that began in 2004. Sometimes they are considered "insiders" and sometimes "outsiders." This experience can shed light on the unstated rules of Japanese society.

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

Creative Activities for Teaching about Countries and Cultures

Speaker: Kip Cates, Faculty of Regional Sciences, Tottori University
Time: 2:15 PM - 4:20 PM (Sun., July 13th, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Ehime
City: Matsuyama
Venue: Shinonome High School Kinenkan 4F
Description: This workshop will introduce EFL classroom activities designed to promote knowledge, awareness and curiosity about the countries and cultures of the world. Participants will discuss global education approaches to teaching for intercultural understanding, then experience activities involving roleplay, photos and video designed to stimulate interest in the wider world, promote cross-cultural empathy, build critical thinking skills and overcome stereotypes.

Sunday, October 12th, 2008

Speaking of Speech and other Delights

Speaker: Charles LeBeau, Language Solutions
Time: 2:15 PM - 4:20 PM (Sun., October 12th, 2008)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Ehime
City: Matsuyama
Venue: Shinonome High School Kinenkan 4F
Description: This is the world premier of the New Edition of Speaking of Speech. The author will preview the new features of the book, which now includes a high quality DVD of sample speeches. Participants will be able to try out some of the new activities for the Physical Message, the Visual Message, and the Story Message. The relation between speech and debate will also be explored.

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