Canadian Association for Japanese Language Education 
(CAJLE)

2004 Annual Conference

The “Canadian Association for Japanese Language Education” (CAJLE) is a nationwide non-profit organization which provides a forum for teachers of Japanese at all instructional levels. Our main objectives are: (1) to exchange information and views on teaching and learning of Japanese, (2) to provide professional training to Japanese language teachers, and (3) to encourage research and other activities for advancement of Japanese language education.

As part of our major activities, CAJLE will hold its 2004 Annual Conference from Aug.19-22, 2004. Although most parts of the conference will be held in Japanese, we will hold one session of our seminars/workshops in English. The conference schedule is as follows:

Date:  August 19--22, 2004

Place:  The Japan Foundation Toronto

Theme:  Japanese Language Education: How to Enrich Its Methods and Contents

Programs:

     Day 1 (Thursday, August 19)

9:00--9:30 Opening Addresses

9:30--1:15 Research Paper Presentations

1:15--2:30 Lunch Break (Teaching materials for sale, Informal discussions)

2:30--5:30 Seminar/Workshop (1)
“Aspects of Grammar for Communication in Japanese Language Education” 
Lecturer: Junko Ford Niwa (Saga University, Japan)

     Day 2 (Friday, August 20)

9:00--12:15 Research Paper Presentations

12:15--2:00 Lunch Break (Teaching materials for sale, Informal discussions)

2:00--5:00 Seminar/Workshop (2)
“Ezoe Methods: Practice on the Teaching of Japanese Grammar and Introduction to Visual Materials”
Lecturer: Takahide Ezoe (Shinjuku Japanese Language School, Japan)

5:15--6:15 Annual Business Meeting (Members only)

7:00--9:00 Dinner Banquet at Chinese Restaurant 

     Day 3 (Saturday, August 21)

9:00--2:00 Seminar/Workshop (3)  [held in ENGLISH]
“Activities and Strategies for Programs of Japanese Language and Culture”
Through this hands-on session, participants will gain knowledge and understanding of the Japanese language and culture by reviewing the up-to-date resources, and also discussing how to design your courses and classes. 
Lecturer: Yoko Udagawa (Japan Foundation, currently posted at Alberta Learning, Canada)

12:00--2:00 Lunch Break (Teaching materials for sale, Informal discussions, Reports from the working groups in Toronto)

2:00--5:00 Seminar/Workshop (4)
 “Critical Thinking Skills in the Teaching and Learning of Japanese”
Lecturer: Hiroko Kataoka (California State University, Long Beach, U.S.A)

5:00--5:15 Closing Address

    Day 4 (Sunday, August 22)

Optional One-Day Excursion to the Niagara Falls Area (9:00-5:30 approx.)

We will visit Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, and a regional winery with a private coach and a guide. Interactive, informative, and fun!

Participation Fees:  Members: CDN$20.00 per day; Non-members: CDN$30.00 per day
($5 discount for 2 days; $10 discount for 3 days). Half-day fee will be applied to participants in the seminar/ workshop (3) in English for non-native speakers of Japanese only.

Lunch:  Japanese boxed lunches can be reserved (CDN$10.00 each). Please place your order in advance.

Dinner Banquet:  At a Chinese restaurant, on August 20 (CDN$23.00)

One-Day Excursion:  On August 22 (CDN$75, lunch is not included)

Lodging:  The New College Residence is open to visitors for summer at very reasonable prices. The web site for reservations is: http://www.torontores.com.

For further information and questions, please contact Michiko Nishijima, chair of the conference organizing committee (michiko@unb.ca).
 
 

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 Registration Form
for
 CAJLE 2004 Annual Conference

 

Name:

Address:

Tel (home):

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Fax:

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Affiliation:
 

(Type “yes” in the parentheses where applicable.)

*I will attend the conference: 
 August 19 (     )  August 20 (     )
 August 21, full day (     ) August 21, half day (     )

*I’m a member of CAJLE (     )

*I would like to become a member (Annual fee: CDN$40.00 for residents in Canada) (     )

*I would like to order Japanese boxed lunches. (CDN$10.00 per day) 
August 19 (     )     August 20 (     )     August 21 (     )

*I will participate in the dinner banquet. (CDN$23.00) (     )

*I will participate in the excursion to the Niagara Falls Area. (CDN$75.00) (     )

Total: $______________________

Please send the filled form to michiko@unb.ca by August 10, 2004.