Event

Theory in Second Language Educational Research

Sunday, October 29th, 2017, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Speaker: Julia Kimura

Note: Change of date
_{Between the first and second submission of this event, the date has been changed from October 14 to October 29.}

Although second language acquisition is a relatively young discipline, it has been informed by quite a number of theories. In recent history, new theories which have been introduced to the field include Chomsky's universal grammar, Krashen's input hypothesis, and Swain's output hypothesis. In this talk, we will begin by brainstorming theories in second language education that members of the audience are familiar with. Then, I will provide a very general overview of common theories in second language acquisition research that I am familiar with.

Next, we will discuss how theory can influence the decisions we make in our teaching and how existing theories can inform new ones. Then I will introduce a social theory of learning that informs my dissertation research on female foreign language teachers in Japan. Finally, I will open the floor to questions and discussion.

About the venue: Niigata Station Campus of Niigata University in the seminar rooms known as Tokimeito. You can find us on the 2nd floor of the Plaka 1 building just outside the South Exit of Niigata Station. The meeting rooms are just above the famous Junkudo Bookstore.

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

Cost: JALT Members: free
Non-members: 500 yen

Venue: Tokimeito, On the second floor of Plaka 1, outside the south side of Niigata station

Location: Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture, Japan

Contact Niigata JALT

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