Online Presentation for June 2020
Akita JALT’s monthly meetings have been cancelled this semester due to the COVID-19 pandemic. One presenter, Prof. Jason Tacker (Akita Prefecture University), however, offered to do his presentation online. You […]
CANCELLED: Akita JALT April Monthly Meeting
Greetings Members of Akita JALT, I hope that each of you is healthy and safe. Akita does not seem to be getting hit by the virus too much, but I […]
Dialogism and Other Communication Concepts from Mikhail Bakhtin as they Relate to the “Big Lebowski” – Evan Cacali (Akita University)
This presentation will discuss the 1998 classic cult film, The Big Lebowski, by the Coen Brothers, while using Russian Linguist/Philosopher Mikhail Bakhtin’s theories of Dialogism and dialogic interaction. Bakhtin’s dialogic theory highlights context […]
Integrated Programming-English Education: tackling a new challenge
Abstract: The focus of the presentation was the ever increasing impact of top-down nation-wide educational reforms on teachers in Japan, exemplified in the upcoming 2020 reform. Its unique contribution is […]
TRANSLATING EFL LEARNING MOTIVATION INTO ENGAGEMENT
Abstract: Many second or foreign language learners will say that they are motivated to learn the target language. However, not all of these individuals will actually take the necessary steps […]
Teaching adopted/foster children from multicultural families – Dr. Melodie Cook
In this presentation, Melodie talked about the recent situation of foster and adopted children in Japan, showing what kinds of intellectual and other challenges these children tend to face, explained […]
Active Learning: Increasing Student Motivation and Communicative Outcomes
Abstract: One of the new buzzwords in education is “Active Learning.” Active Learning is based on the belief that students can enhance their curiosity and motivation through being more involvement […]
Development of Mitigation in L2 English: The Impact of Study Abroad on EFL Students
Epistemic stance markers are a common feature of communication. When we say “epistemic stance markers,” we mean phrases such as I think, I know, I guess, maybe, actually, certainly, may, […]
“The Spread of Western Learning and Technology in Pre-Meiji Japan and its Impact on Japanese History”
TITLE: “The Spread of Western Learning and Technology in Pre-Meiji Japan and its Impact on Japanese History” ABSTRACT: This presentation highlighted the four phases of Western influence on Japanese society […]
Bridging Akita and the American Deep South: Teaching Cultural Diversity in Local Universities and Communities
Abstract: How can we raise students’ awareness of cultural diversity in local universities and communities? To answer this question, this presentation focused on Maki Eguchi’s experience as a Fulbright foreign […]
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