ELT Calendar

Saturday, May 14th, 2005

J-SLA2005: The 5th Annual Conference of the Japan Second Language Association
Time: To be announced
Speaker: Plenary Speaker Bonnie D. Schwartz (University of Hawaii at Manoa); John Matthews and Cynthia Brown(Shizuoka University)
Organization: The Japan Second Language Association
Location: Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture
Short description: Abstracts for papers are invited on any theoretical and empirical studies in SLA. Abstracts are welcomed for 30 minute talks or poster sessions on any aspect of second language acquisition.

The JALT Pan-SIG Conference 2005 (day 1 of 2)
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Featured Speakers Curtis Kelly and Michael Bostwick
Organization: Pragmatics Special Interest Group, Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis
Short description: The Pragmatics SIG is a co-sponsor of the JALT Pan-SIG Conference 2005, which will be held at Tokyo Keizai University, May 14-15, 2005. The featured speakers will be Dr.

Computer-Based Writing Classes
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Speaker: Bill Pellowe, Kinki University, Iizuka campus.
Organization: Nagasaki Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture
Short description: Pellowe describes his computer-based writing course, and gives practical advice on how teachers can implement similar courses with their own students.

Nellie's Seminar Series 2005: Seminar 3
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker: Patrick Jackson (Oxford University Press), Jo Ando (Independent Publishers International)
Organization: Nellie's Group, Ltd.
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis
Short description: The third seminar in Nellie's Seminar Series 2005 will feature two presentations as follows: Time: 1:30 - 2:30 Title: All Together Now! Presenter: Patrick Jackson (Oxford University Press) Target: Kid's teachers Language: English Abstract: Motivational materials, great games, tips for teaching topics and vocabulary, super songs, activities you can use today (or tomorrow!) and tips for teachers to achieve their goals! Time: 3:00 - 4:00 Title: Put your headphones on, sit back, listen and READ Presenter: Jo Ando (Independent Publishers International) Target: Junior High / High School teachersLanguage: English Abstract: Reading is important, but not easy for those unfamiliar with the language.

Deep Cultural Learning Series - Cultural values awareness
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Speaker: Joseph Shaules
Organization: Japan Intercultural Institute
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis
Short description: Deep Cultural learning involves reflection about parts of our personality and cultural background that normally function out of everyday awareness. JII is offering a series of intercultural activities to help facilitate this reflective process.

My Share: Listening Activities for the High School Classroom
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Speaker: Various
Organization: Kitakyushu Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Short description: Members discuss the April presentation and share classroom-tested listening activities and strategies. Discussion and activities will focus on (but not be limited to) senior high classrooms.