ELT Calendar

Wednesday, November 17th, 2004

Interacting
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Speaker: Ed Cousins
Organization: Tokyo Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis
Short description: The Central and West Tokyo Chapters present a workshop by actor and teacher Ed Cousins. His objectives are to break down the barriers which obstruct speech and communication through the use of acting and humour.

Beyond "Political Correctness" in Language Assessment: A View from an Outsider
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Speaker: H. Douglas Brown, Professor of English at San Francisco State University
Organization: Hiroshima Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Short description: For many decades, English language tests have conformed to such long-standing principles as practicality, reliability, and construct validity, all of which are sound, "politically correct" foundations.