 Dear all, I hope you are well. As you probably know by now, the Study Abroad SIG is hosting its annual conference on Saturday 18th October in Nagoya at Kinjo Gakuin University. More details here. We are really, really excited to announce our keynote speaker for the event, Tadashi Shiozawa, Ph.D. Speaker Biography Tadashi Shiozawa, Ph.D., is a Professor of Applied Linguistics at Chubu University with over 20 years of experience leading and managing study abroad programs. His research focuses on Global English, study abroad, and their pedagogical applications. He has published in journals such as Language Teaching Research, Journal of Asian English Studies, and JALT Journal. He has authored and edited many books and textbooks, including The Impact of Study Abroad on Life: Testimonials from 2,000 Participants over 50 Years and Global Activator. Keynote Information Title: Beyond Mobility: Some Strategic Insights for Cultivating Meaningful Study Abroad Experiences for Students, Institutions and Global Partnerships. We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome Tadashi as this year’s keynote speaker. He has been a longtime advocate of the SIG, plays a vital role in the study abroad field, and is an outstanding speaker with a real gift for engaging an audience. He also holds the prestigious honour of having made the most liked post ever on this Study Abroad SIG Facebook page! If you haven't already submitted your Study Abroad SIG conference proposal, you can do so here.
We really look forward to seeing you in October again in Nagoya! Best wishes Your Study Abroad SIG Officers |