Nagasaki JALT:

Foreign Language Motivation in Japan

Date: Saturday, July 20th, 2013 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Speaker: Terry Fellner (Saga University)

Description:
This presentation will introduce the latest findings of motivation research carried out in Japan. The presenter will summarize our current understanding of foreign language learning motivation and the significant contributions being made by Japan-based researchers. Recent findings will be discussed, especially the role and importance of the "ought-to self" among Japanese students, and the impact teachers can have on students' motivation.

Organization: Nagasaki Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching (Nagasaki JALT)

Cost: JALT Members: free
Non-members: 1,000 yen (free for students)

Venue: Dejima Koryu Kaikan Nagasaki, Dejimamachi (map)

Location: Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan

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Website: www.nankyujalt.org