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From Endangered Languages to Content-based Reading

Sunday, April 14th, 2002, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Speaker: David Hough of Shonan Institute of Technology

David Hough just returned from a fascinating Micronesian Island Language Saving Experience that will be explored in this talk. In addition, he will present ideas for using such intercultural experiences for university content-based courses, and discuss the political and educational implications of disappearing languages and cultures such as those in Micronesia.

Organization: Yokohama Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching (Yokohama JALT)

Cost: JALT Members: free
Non-members: 1000 yen

Venue: Ginoo Bunka Kaikan, in Kannai (three minutes from JR Kannai Station and one minute from Isezakichojamachi on Yokohama Subway line)

Location: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

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