ELT Calendar

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

Using Manga translation for deeper understanding in the language classroom
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Speaker: Robert S. Murphy
Organization: Kitakyushu Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Short description: Admittedly, translation may not be the preferred pedagogical method for many non-Japanese EFL teachers. However, this presentation shall explore how translation activities of manga can be effectively implemented in EFL classrooms.

Grant and Questionnaire Writing Workshop
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Speaker: Keita Kikuchi
Organization: Fukuoka Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Short description: Presentation 1 (18:30-19:30)Since 2009, the Ministry of Education has been accepting applications for research funds in English. This presentation will detail the procedures and pitfalls involved in successfully applying for government sponsored research grants.