ELT Calendar

Saturday, November 12th, 2011

ALAK 2011: Cognition and Practice in Applied Linguistics
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Speaker: Plenary speakers: Peter Robinson, Etsuo Taguchi, Nan Jiang
Organization: Applied Linguistics Association of Korea
Location: Seoul City, Seoul (South Korea)
Short description: The 2011 Annual Conference of the Applied Linguistics Association of Korea has three plenary speakers (Peter Robinson, Etsuo Taguchi, Nan Jiang), afternoon sessions, and poster sessions.

IATEFL Learner Autonomy SIG Conference: Advising for Language Learner Autonomy
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Speaker: Invited speakers: Marina Mozzon-McPherson, University of Hull (plenary), Lucy Cooker, University of Birmingham (opening remarks), Christopher Candlin, Macquarie University, Australia (closing session)
Organization: The International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language, Learner Autonomy Special Interest Group
Location: Makuhari City, Chiba Prefecture
Short description: Kanda University of International Studies and the IATEFL Learner Autonomy Special Interest Group (LASIG) are delighted to announce that they will be holding a conference in Japan in November, 2011.

2011 LET Kanto Chapter Autumn Conference
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Speaker: Call for papers due September 3
Organization: Japan Association for Language Education and Technology, Kanto Chapter
Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis
Short description: LET Kanto Chapter will hold the regional Autumn conference on November 12th at Takushoku University (Bunkyo Campus). Presentation submissions are due on September 3rd.

Two Presentations
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: (1) Fuyuhiko Sekido; (2) Ma. Milagros Laurel (University of the Philippines)
Organization: Saitama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture
Short description: Today's schedule:13:00 - 14:00 JALT Omiya AGM14:00 - 15:00 Presention 1 Fuyuhiko Sekido15:00 - 17:00 Presention 2 Dr Ma. Milagros LaurelMore details will be posted soon.

Instant Messenger Cooperative Development: Journeys of Discovery
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker: Andrew Boon
Organization: Toyohashi Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture
Short description: When conducting research, it may be easy to take a wrong turn and be uncertain of how best to proceed with our individual projects. And yet, if provided with opportunities to articulate our jumbled thoughts in a supportive and non-judgmental environment to a fellow peer who is willing to listen and understand them, we may begin to see things more clearly, discover new perspectives on our research, and find a direction forward.

Listening Activities for the 21st Century
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker: Nicholas Bovee and Jeffrey Stewart
Organization: Oita Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Beppu City, Oita Prefecture
Short description: In this talk, the presenters will introduce a number of useful toolsand techniques for teaching listening. Although most of the topicswill involve the use of Internet-based tools, the talk will be non-technical and accessible to all.

TUJ Osaka Distinguished Lecturer Series: Developing Second Language Skills: A Complex Endeavor of Knowledge Integration
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Robert Dekeyser (University of Maryland)
Organization: Temple University Japan
Location: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Short description: The initial lecture of this course will give an overview of how different theories of second language acquisition (and some areas of psychology) have treated the concept of practice.

Expert Teachers: What Are They Like And What Do They Do?
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Keith Johnson (Lancaster University, UK)
Organization: Okayama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture
Short description: What characteristics do expert language teachers have? What do they do in the classroom that distinguishes them for novices? This presentation will invite participants to think about such questions.

Kobe JALT Annual General Meeting 2011
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Speaker: Chapter Offiicers
Organization: Kobe Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
Short description: The Kobe Chapter's annual general meeting agenda will include the 2010-2011 Chapter Officers reports, election and Constitution ratification voting. Please contact Osaka JALT for the venue.

Using effective search strategies to access available English language resources for research in Japan
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Speaker: James Hicks
Organization: Kitakyushu Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Short description: Whether using open access online materials or subscription databases, locating the most relevant books, journals, and articles for your research topic can be a challenge.