Gifu JALT:

Re-writing Classic Foreign Literature As Graded Readers

Date: Saturday, April 18th, 2015 Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Speaker: Alastair Lamond

Description:
The presentation will focus on the mechanics and retelling process of writing a graded reader at a low level as well as look at the socio-cultural benefits of low-level graded reader versions of non-Western classic literature. The presenter will share how he approached the project to ensure a connection with a modern audience. Participants are asked to bring ideas for classic foreign literature that would be popular as graded readers in English.

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

Cost: JALT Members: free
Non-members: 1,000 yen (first time free)

Venue: JR Gifu Station Heartful Square 2F

Location: Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan

Contact Gifu JALT

Website: jalt.org/nagoya-gifu

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