Nagasaki JALT:

Exploring Varieties of English in the Foreign Language Classroom

Date: Saturday, July 6th, 2002 Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Speaker: Kathleen Yamane, Eichi (Sapientia) University

Description:
Following a general discussion of variation in language, participants will work through group activities to identify the linguistic features of Southern American dialect, Black English vernacular and other varieties of English from short video clips and recordings. This presentation aims to give teachers a clearer overview of the nature of language and to consider applications for the classroom. No previous knowledge of linguistics is necessary. Y'all come have fun!

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

Cost: JALT Members: free
Non-members: 1000 yen

Venue: Kotsu Sangyou Center, Nagasaki Bus Terminal Building, 4F, Volunteer Center

Location: Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan

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