AKITA JALT meetings in 2011
picture album page 2 - the 3rd meeting of 2011
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June






Guest speakers: Joe Sykes and Yo Hamada, ALL at Akita University;
Marjo Mitsutomi, LDIC at Akita International University; and Ayumi Fujita, CILL at College Plaza
Date: June 18th, 2011
Meeting Topic: Autonomous Language Learning: Efforts in Akita City
Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Place: Akita University Student Support Services building - 2F

12 people attended.

Chapter Report (to be printed in The Language Teacher) Guest speakers: Joe Sykes, Yo Hamada, Marjo Mitsutomi, Ayumi Fujita AKITA: June 2011 - Autonomous Language Learning: Efforts in Akita City– Joe Sykes and Yo Hamada, ALL at Akita University; Marjo Mitsutomi, LDIC at Akita International University; and Ayumi Fujita, CILL at College Plaza. Marjo Mitsutomi, a native of Finland, started off with a short introduction to the Language Development and Intercultural Center (LDIC) at Akita International University. Next Ayumi Fujita spoke about the Center for Independent Language Learning (CILL) at College Plaza in downtown Akita City. Finally, Joe Sykes and Yo Hamada talked about Akita University's current effort to motivate students to extend their learning options. Recently, they started the Autonomous Language Learning (ALL) rooms, which are open to all AU students. Joe and Yo coordinate the operation, but there is a large student presence in the day-to-day operations. This meeting was in two parts – 1) short presentations, and 2) a moderated discussion. Reported by Stephen Shucart

AKITA JALT meetings in 2011
picture album page 2 - the 4th meeting of 2011
(go to the June meeting)
July





Guest speaker: Ken Schmidt, Tohoku Fukushi University, Sendai
Date: Saturday, July 30th, 2011
Title: Building a Course in Extensive Reading for Non-English Majors
Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Place: Akita International University B-195

9 people attended.

Chapter Report (to be printed in The Language Teacher) Guest speakers: Ken Schmidt AKITA – July 2011 - Building a Course in Extensive Reading for Non-English Majors - Ken Schmidt, Tohoku Fukushi University, Sendai Professor Schmidt described a university-level, elective EFL course that focused on extensive reading with graded readers. Because this was the only English course many of these non-English majors would take in a given year, speaking, listening and writing—in addition to reading—were brought into play, with in-class emphases on interactive book- and vocabulary-related activities, and reading speed. The key components of the course (independent reading program, initial class reader, in-class activities) were all presented in detail. Professor Schmidt also showed how to integrate video into the course. Questions were answered throughout the quite informative presentation, and a good time was had by all. Reported by Stephen Shucart

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