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December 2007

Sunday, December 2nd, 2007

Lessons We Have Learned From Immersion: Looking Back and Looking Ahead

Sponsor: Fukui Chapter
Speaker: Dr. Mike Bostwick
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Sun., December 02, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1.000 yen
Prefecture: Fukui
City: Fukui
Venue: Fukui Campus, the Open University of Japan, AOSSA 7th Floor, Lecture Room 1
Description: The popular media continues to perpetuate misconceptions about the introduction of English education for children before junior high school. In this presentation I hope to directly address several of the most prevalent misconceptions and in ... read more

Incorporating Japanese support in ELT materials

Sponsor: Chiba Chapter
Speaker: Michael Critchley, author of the "Encounters" series
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM (Sun., December 02, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 500 yen
Prefecture: Chiba
City: Chiba
Venue: SATY Bunka Hall, Room 1 (4th Floor), 1 min. walk from Inage Station east exit on JR Sobu Line. map
Description: Research reveals that timely Japanese support increases learner participation and motivation. Let "Encounters Abroad" provide that support as students learn travel English for use abroad and on the job in Japan. Participants will examine the ... read more

Saturday, December 8th, 2007

Six Reasons for Communication Problems between Japanese and English Speakers

Sponsor: Yamagata Chapter
Speaker: Steve Ryan
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (Sat., December 08, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 800 yen
Prefecture: Yamagata
City: Yamagata
Venue: Yamagata Kajo Kominkan Sogo Gakushu Center, Shironishi-machi 2-chome, 2-15, Tel. 0236-45-6163
Description: English and Japanese speakers can hear the same sentence but have a completely different interpretation of the words uttered. This presentation will give six intercultural reasons why English (mainly the US) and Japanese speakers misunderstand ... read more

Student resistance in Japanese universities: What, Who, How, and Why?

Sponsor: Kyoto Chapter
Speaker: Keiko Sakui and Neil Cowie
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Sat., December 08, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Kyoto
City: Kyoto
Venue: Kyoto Kyoiku Bunka Center, Marutamachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto
Description: Student resistance is not a common research topic, but it is a classroom reality that many teachers experience. The presenters will critically examine what student resistance is, how we can understand it and why some ... read more

A Wine, Juice, and Cheese Evening

Sponsor: Kitakyushu Chapter
Speaker: Kitakyushu National College of Technology students
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Sat., December 08, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
Prefecture: Fukuoka
City: Kitakyushu
Venue: Kitakyushu International Conference Center (a 5-minute walk from the Kokura train station for shinkansen, JR train)
Description: Join us for a relaxing social evening to celebrate the end of yet another successful year in Kitakyushu JALT. Nibbles will be provided, so please bring along a bottle of something you'd enjoy drinking! We'll ... read more

Sunday, December 9th, 2007

Part 1: Introduction to Translation Studies

Part 2: Reports on JALT2007

Sponsor: Ibaraki Chapter
Speaker: Part 1: Jeroen Bode

Part 2: Chapter Members who attended JALT2007
Time: 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun., December 09, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 500 yen
Prefecture: Ibaraki
City: Mito
Venue: Mito-Shimin Kaikan, Mito
Description: Part 1: The presenter will talk about his study on translation studies, its applications to the Japanese language and the yoji jukugo as the challenge for every translator/interpreter. Part 2: Chapter members who attended JALT2007 ... read more

My Share

Sponsor: Nagoya Chapter
Speaker: Various
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM (Sun., December 09, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
Prefecture: Aichi
City: Nagoya
Venue: Nagoya International Center, 3rd Fl, Lecture Room # 2
Description: Come to an "open microphone" end of the year JALT where anyone in the audience can share their favorite lesson ideas, a TESL research topic, or a report of their favorite presentation from JALT2007 in ... read more

JALT Omiya MyShare & Bounenkai

Sponsor: Omiya Chapter
Speaker: The talented members and guests of JALT Omiya
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun., December 09, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1000Y free if presenting
Prefecture: Saitama
City: Omiya
Venue: Sakuragi Kominkan 5F (near Omiya Station, west exit,see map).
Description: The chapter welcomes short presenations - 25 minutes or less. Please contact the Program Chair if you are interested in presenting.

1. Actually Teaching Listening: The importance of script and of supra-segmental phonology 2. Teaching the Strategies of Speaking

Sponsor: Shizuoka Chapter
Speaker: Alastair Graham-Marr
Time: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Sun., December 09, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
Prefecture: Shizuoka
City: Shizuoka
Venue: Kyouiku Kaikan (across from Shin-Shizuoka) in the basement (5-minute walk north from JR station)
Description: This meeting will have a very special treat, Mr. Marr will treat us to not just one, but two interesting and motivating presentations. Each presentation is one hour long with a break in between. 1. ... read more

Developing Intercultural Competence: An Important Role for Foreign Language Teachers

Sponsor: Matsuyama Chapter
Speaker: Dr. Alvino E. Fantini, Graduate Faculty, MA Program in Language Communication, Matsuyama University
Time: 2:15 PM - 4:20 PM (Sun., December 09, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Ehime
City: Matsuyama
Venue: Shinonome High School Kinenkan 4F
Description: Intercultural competence (ICC) is needed to transcend one�fs native language-culture to interact effectively and appropriately with people of other backgrounds. In this presentation, language teachers explore its multiple dimensions -- definitions, traits, components, levels, and ... read more

JALT Nara Chapter Chritsmas Party/ Bonenkai

Sponsor: Nara Chapter
Speaker: TBA
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Sun., December 09, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): TBA
Fee (One-Day members): TBA
Prefecture: Nara
City: Nara
Venue: NINIKUYA Restaurant, in AEON at TAKANOHARA
Description: Our last get together of the year.

Apologies for the very short notice.

Families welcome,the more the merrier, combine dinner with a day of shopping at this busy time.

Saturday, December 15th, 2007

Rethinking the relationship between vocabulary and reading

Sponsor: Okayama Chapter
Speaker: Dr Rob Waring, Notre Dame Seishin University
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sat., December 15, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 500 yen
Prefecture: Okayama
City: Okayama
Venue: Nishigawa Ai Plaza 4th Floor, 10-16 Saiwai-cho, Okayama City, TEL: 086-234-5882
Description: This presentation will first review the relationship between the rate of acquisition of vocabulary from reading, by looking at major research from the last 20 years. Recent research shows that acquisition rates may be exaggerated ... read more

Chapter Potpourri Meeting and Bonenkai

Sponsor: Kobe Chapter
Speaker: TBA
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Sat., December 15, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Hyogo
City: Kobe
Venue: Kobe YMCA (2-7-15 Kano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe. tel: 078-241-7204)
Description: Kobe chapter members will present.

Please join us for our annual bonenkai afterwards.

End of Year Party

Sponsor: Nagasaki Chapter
Speaker: Various
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Sat., December 15, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): free
Prefecture: Nagasaki
City: Nagasaki
Venue: Dejima Wharf
Description: Greetings from Nagasaki JALT! After the Conference in Tokyo in November, we are planning to finish 2007 with a mid-December end of year party on December 15, 6-9 PM. This will be at the Attic ... read more

Christmas & Bonen-kai Party

Sponsor: Gifu Chapter
Speaker: Turkey Dinner
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Sat., December 15, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): 2,000
Fee (One-Day members): 2,500
Prefecture: Gifu
City: Gifu
Venue: Aoi's Kissaten-Kasamatsu City
Description: Join us for our annual turkey dinner with all the fixings. If you would like a map or train info, please contact Steve Quasha at:

quasha@yahoo.com

Happy Holidays.

Osaka Chapter Bonenkai at Namba Parks Saijiki restaurant

Sponsor: Osaka Chapter
Speaker: It's a party!
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (Sat., December 15, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): Same
Fee (One-Day members): About 2000 yen or more, depending on drinks
Prefecture: Osaka
City: Osaka
Venue: Saijiki natural healthy buffet restaurant, on the 6th floor of Namba Parks. http://r.gnavi.co.jp/k462222/
Description: Help us ring out 2007 and get ready for 2008 at Saijiki restaurant at the new Namba Parks for a 90-minute all you can eat buffet of healthy Japanese traditional food in a beautiful smoke-free ... read more

Sunday, December 16th, 2007

Micro-Conference #6: The Ins & Outs of Language Testing

Sponsor: West Tokyo Chapter
Speaker: Terry Yearly (TOFL Seminar), Gerry Lasche (Miyagi Gakuin Women's University), Andy Boon (Toyo Gakuen University), Kristie Sage (Komazawa University), and Jeff Hubbell (Hosei University)
Time: 9:45 AM - 5:30 PM (Sun., December 16, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 2000 yen
Prefecture: Tokyo
City: Tokyo
Venue: Tokyo Keizai University, Daiichi Kenkyuu Center, Room 1310
Description: The West Tokyo Chapter of JALT (Japan Association for Language Teaching), and the TEVAL SIG (Testing & Evaluation Special Interest Group) announce the sixth in a new series of micro-conferences, each featuring several presenters exploring ... read more

Ins and Outs of Language Teaching

Sponsor: Tokyo Chapter
Speaker: Terry Yearly, Gerry Lasche, Andy Boone, Kristie Sage, Jeff Hubbel
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:45 PM (Sun., December 16, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 2000 yen
Prefecture: Tokyo
City: Tokyo
Venue: Tokyo Keizai University: Dai ichi kenkyuu center room 1310
Description: This is a one day conference on testing sponsored by Tokyo and West Tokyo chapters as well the Testing and Evaluation (TEVAL) SIG. It features both presentations on standardized tests and testing designed for our ... read more

Vygotsky in the Classroom

Sponsor: Toyohashi Chapter
Speaker: Deryn Verity
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM (Sun., December 16, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 500 yen
Prefecture: Aichi
City: Toyohashi
Venue: Aichi University, Bldg 5 - room 543
Description: In this workshop, some practical applications of sociocultural theory for the classroom will be introduced and practiced. Ways of incorporating the theoretical principles of the Zone of Proximal Development, the social origins of cognition, and ... read more

JALT Conference reports and Bonnenkai

Sponsor: Sendai Chapter
Speaker: TBA
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun., December 16, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 1,000 yen
Prefecture: Miyagi
City: Sendai
Venue: Aoba-ku Chuo Shimin Center (formerly called "Ichiban-cho Shimin Center") 2-1-4 Ichiban-cho, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, 980-0811
Description: Hi everyone First and foremost �Ethere was an ERROR in the most recent TLT magazine regarding the JALT Sendai December meeting. Apologies for any confusion caused. The person responsible will be tarred and feathered at ... read more

International Families Group / JALT Christmas Party

Sponsor: Shinshu Chapter
Speaker: Santa Claus
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Sun., December 16, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): Free for all
Prefecture: Nagano
City: Matsumoto-shi
Venue: Yasuharuchiku Kominkan, Japanese style room on the first floor (Phone: 0263-39-0701; next to the koban on the corner to the south of Shinshu University Hospital, good-sized parking lot)
Description: Join our children-friendly event for food, fun (including a raffle), Christmas presents for the children and - Santa Claus! Please bring something to share, such as food or drink.

Bonenkai Potluck Party

Sponsor: Hokkaido Chapter
Speaker: Everyone
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Sun., December 16, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free for members and their guests
Fee (One-Day members): see chapter website for details
Prefecture: Hokkaido
City: Sapporo
Venue: HIS (Hokkaido International School) 1-55 5-jo 19-chome, Hiragishi Toyohira-ku, Sapporo (near Sumikawa Subway Station)
Description: The times could change so please check out the JALT Hokkaido website for final details. Everyone is expected to bring some food or drink.

Saturday, December 22nd, 2007

Year End Party and Presentation

Sponsor: Wakayama Chapter
Speaker: Kevin Collins
Time: 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM (Sat., December 22, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 500 yen
Prefecture: Wakayama
City: Wakayama
Venue: the Collins' house, downtown Wakayama City
Description: 4:30pm ~ My Share presentation on CALL - uses for Hot Potatoes, followed by a JALT2007 conference report. 6:00pm ~ Party begins! Bring your own drinks; we'll pitch in for Pizza! Contact Kent for more ... read more

Sunday, December 23rd, 2007

Practical Classroom Ideas for Teaching Japanese

Sponsor: East Shikoku Chapter
Speaker: Takame Ueki-Sabine (University of Tasmania)
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (Sun., December 23, 2007)
Fee (JALT members): free
Fee (One-Day members): 500 yen
Prefecture: Kochi
City: Kochi
Venue: Kochi Women's University, Eikokuji Campus, Kochi City, 2nd floor, administration building (10 meters from main entrance). 5-15 Eikokuji-cho, Kochi City.
Description: Takame sensei will give a 30-minute workshop on concrete teaching ideas for the Japanese language classroom. This presentation will have participants taking an active (and sometimes physical!) role as she guides teachers through her teaching ... read more

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