ELT Calendar

Saturday, April 15th, 2017

Meet the Real Iran
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Parisa Mehran (Osaka University) Mehrasa Alizadeh (Osaka University)
Organization: Kobe Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
Short description: A Short Introduction to Iranian History, Culture, and Education This talk will take you on a journey to the real Iran. The presenters will briefly introduce the history of Iran (also known as Persia), including various aspects of Iranian culture, literature, cuisine, music, religions, architecture, and heritage sites.

Okayama JALT April Meeting: Advanced Degrees and Continuing Education--Panel Discussion on Local and Distance Programs
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Panelists: Jason Lowes, Susan Meiki, Paul Moritoshi, David Townsend, Claire Uchida. Facilitator: Ian Nakamura
Organization: Okayama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture
Short description: Continuing education can lead to improved skills, knowledge, job prospects, and status. However, it is a huge commitment, and their are several options, all with advantages and disadvantages.

Developing Entrepreneurial Mindsets through Narrative
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Speaker: Philip McCasland (Fukushima University)
Organization: Gifu Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
Location: Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture
Short description: This presentation will demonstrate how to introduce an entrepreneurship in EMI classes for Economics and Business majors, helping students to better understand how an entrepreneurial mindset can help them imagine their future careers.