ELT Calendar

Saturday, May 24th, 2003

Misunderstanding Talk: Discourse Approaches to Problematic Interaction
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Gabriele Kasper, University of Hawaii
Organization: Temple University Japan
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis
Short description: Misunderstanding is not the doubtful privilege of nonnative speakers but a regular occurrence in interactions between competent interlocutors. Nevertheless, more limited access to communicative resources and sociocultural knowledge makes interaction more vulnerable to various kinds of trouble.

The Eikaiwa Experience
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Steven Nishida
Organization: Nara Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Nara City, Nara Prefecture
Short description: Steven Nishida takes a look at the history and structure of the English Conversation School Industry in Japan, offering advice to educator/entrepeneurs looking to enter the market.

Using Song Lyrics in the Language Classroom
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Speaker: Ronan Brown, Seinan Gakuin University
Organization: Fukuoka Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Short description: The use of song lyrics in EFL classes can stimulate very positive associations to language study. The focus of this presentation will be on how to use songs and song lyrics to enliven lessons and enhance communication in the classroom.