Abstract: Scholars from all over the world study Japan and individuals take different approaches to studying Japan from personal, to disciplinary to historical perspectives. If we are creatures of our culture, […]
Speaker: Edo Forsythe (Hirosaki Gakuin University—Department of English Language and Literature) Topic: Survey of recent research in MALL in Japanese EFL Contexts Abstract: Today’s technology has brought a revolution in […]
On November 15, 12:30 to 16:30 (Akita Standard Time), the Akita Association for English Studies (AAES) will be holding its annual conference on-line. All are welcome to participate! Registration before […]
Title: “Learner agency and how it fits in with active learning” Presenter: Adrian Leis Ph.D. (Educational Informatics) Associate Professor Title: Learner agency and how it fits in with active learning […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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