The Literature in Language Teaching SIG invites you to presentations by two guest speakers at this Yokohama JALT Chapter event.
Date: Saturday June 30
Time: From 1pm
Location: Yokohama Kyoiku Kaikan. Near Sakuragicho (JR/underground) or Hinode (Toyoko) Venue Directions – Google Map
GUEST SPEAKERS
Speaker: Donna Tatsuki, Kobe City University of Foreign Studies
Title: Teaching Narratives: Intentionally Ambiguous
Abstract: The first half of this presentation is is an exhaustive compilation of the various approaches available for the teaching of how to write and perform narratives. The second half examines the ways, meanings and outcomes of the acts of sharing narratives on teaching (and by proxy, learning). It considers these topics by considering narratives about teaching from three perspectives: 1) Student narratives, 2) Teacher based narratives, and 3) Popular/Media-based narratives. It closes with some caveats and cautions about the danger of uncritical acceptance of teacher-learner narratives.
Speaker: Atsushi Iida, Gunma University
Title: Teaching English-language Haiku: Articulating Voice in the Target Language
Abstract: The aim of this presentation is to expand our knowledge on the teaching of haiku writing in the second language (L2) classroom. This presentation will first address the issue of voice in L2 writing and discuss how poetry writing helps to construct and develop voice from theoretical viewpoints. Then, the presenter will share his teaching practice －haiku writing as meaningful literacy learning－ in the Japanese EFL university classroom. This session will end with a discussion of how teachers can help students to make their L2 learning personal, meaningful, and humanistic.
Bio: Atsushi Iida is Associate Professor of English in the University Education Center at Gunma University. He was awarded his Ph.D. in English at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. His research interests include second language writing, poetry writing, and literature in second language education. He has published his work in various journals including Assessing Writing , System, Qualitative Inquiry, and Scientific Study of Literature.
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