2025 JALT Study Abroad SIG Conference
October 18th, 2025 - Kinjo Gakuin University, Nagoya
October 18th, 2025 - Kinjo Gakuin University, Nagoya
About the ConferenceKinjo Gakuin University in Nagoya welcomes the JALT Study Abroad SIG conference back for a second year under the theme “Expanding Horizons: New Frontiers in Study Abroad and Language Learning.” In this relaxed setting, attendees will share success stories, tackle challenges, and spark new ideas in program design, classroom instruction, and research. Presentations and hands-on workshops will showcase inventive approaches, and you can cap off the day with a traditional Nagoya welcome dinner and an opportunity to build lasting collaborative relationships. Whether you coordinate overseas programs, teach language courses, or explore intercultural learning, you’ll leave energized with practical strategies and new connections. We look forward to collaborating with you as we explore new frontiers in study-abroad and language education.
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カンファレンスについて名古屋の金城学院大学は、「視野を広げる — 留学と語学学習の新たなフロンティア」をテーマに、第２回目となるJALT留学SIGカンファレンスを再び開催します。リラックスした雰囲気の中で、参加者は成功事例を共有し、課題に取り組み、新たなプログラム設計、授業運営、研究のアイデアを生み出します。発表やハンズオン・ワークショップでは斬新なアプローチが紹介され、最後には名古屋ならではの歓迎夕食会で締めくくり、参加者同士の協働関係を深める絶好の機会を提供します。海外プログラムのコーディネート、語学コースの指導、異文化学習の探究など、どの分野の方も実践的な戦略と新たなネットワークを得て、活力に満ちた気持ちでお帰りいただけます。留学と語学教育の新たなフロンティアを共に切り拓くべく、皆さまとご一緒できることを楽しみにしております。
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Keynote Speaker: Tadashi Shiozawa, Ph.D.
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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 |
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Conference Details
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