Developing Lexical Competence: From Theory to Classroom Practice to Online Application

Speaker: Charles M. Browne (Meiji Gakuin University)

Date: Saturday, April 3rd, 2010

Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location: Fukuoka

Venue: Fukuoka Jo Gakuin Satellite Campus, (9F), Tenjin 2-8-38, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi

Description: This seminar will consider the development of Lexical Competence from several points of view. Through a review of some of the core research in second language vocabulary acquisition we will first try to dispel some of the "myths" about vocabulary learning that are still prevalent among classroom practitioners and researchers. After developing a basic understanding of how vocabulary should be tested, taught and learned, we will then move on to consider a range of classroom vocabulary teaching and testing techniques based on current research. Finally, we will look at and get hands on practice in using a variety of online tools for testing, teaching and conducting research on second language vocabulary acquisition. Papers required for those who take this course for credit will ask participants to use and assess one of the many online tools in the context of current research in this area.

This seminar is co-sponsored by Temple University Japan. The first three hours (Saturday, 2 to 5 p.m.) are free and open to the public.

Cost: free

Organization: Fukuoka Chapter, Fukuoka Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching

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Upcoming Events for Fukuoka JALT Chapter:

Saturday, September 4th, 2010

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