Linguapax Asia:

The Second Linguapax Asia International Symposium: Language in Society and the Classroom: Preserving Heritage and Supporting Diversity

Date: Saturday, June 11th, 2005 Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Speaker: Nineteen confirmed speakers from Europe and Japan

Description:
This symposium will bring together speakers and scholars from around the world with members of the general public to exchange views and develop a vision of how to promote bilingual and multilingual education, intercultural understanding through language education, respect for linguistic diversity and linguistic heritage, and the preservation and revitalization of minority and endangered languages. The symposium aims to raise awareness of the links between language, identity, and human rights, and to encourage the quest for harmony and mutual understanding within and among communities and nations. Preregistration advised.

Organization: Linguapax Asia

Cost: No fee

Venue: Canadian Embassy located at 7-3-38 Akasaka, Minato ku, Tokyo 107 8503. Accessible via the Toei Oedo, Tokyo Metro Ginza, and Tokyo Metro Hanzomon lines. The closest subway station is Aoyama itchome.

Location: Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis, Japan

Contact Linguapax Asia

Website: www.linguapax-asia.org