The Kyoto Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching

Fostering an Intercultural Mindset in Foreign Language Classrooms with Dr. Ana Sofia Hofmeyr & The Kyoto Chapter Annual General Meeting: 10 November @ 10:00

Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on November 10th at Kyoto Prefectural University from 10:00 with a keynote presentation by Dr. Ana Sofia Hofmeyr.

The AGM is an opportunity to learn about what the Kyoto Chapter of JALT has been doing in 2024 and what we will be doing in 2025 to support your professional development. You can also meet your 2024-2025 officers and learn how you can get involved our efforts.

年次総会 (AGM) は11月10日に京都府立大学で開催されます。午前10時よりアナ・ソフィア・ホフメイヤー博士による基調講演があります。

この総会では、京都JALT支部が2024年に行った活動や、2025年における皆様のプロフェッショナルな成長をサポートするための計画について学ぶ機会を提供します。2024-2025年度の役員との顔合わせや、活動に参加する方法についても知ることができます。

Event Information

• Event type: Annual General Meeting
• Date: 10 November, 2024 @ 10:00am
• Location: Kyoto Prefectural University, Shimogamo Campus, Building 8 (Inamori Memorial Hall), Room 203 (Access information at KPU’s website HERE)
• Language: English
• Participation fee: Free
• Online Option: TBD

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Schedule

Time	Activity
10:00	Doors open and registration
10:15	Featured Keynote Address: Dr. Ana Sofia Hofmeyr Fostering an Intercultural Mindset in Foreign Language Classrooms
11:00	Annual General Meeting

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Fostering an Intercultural Mindset in Foreign Language Classrooms

Dr. Ana Sofia Hofmeyr: Kansai University Faculty of Foreign Language Studies

In Japanese internationalisation policy, foreign language education is often presented as a gateway to developing global jinzai, i.e. globally competent human resources. Yet, while universities spend vast amounts of resources developing foreign language programmes, English in particular, there is often no concrete guidance regarding which intercultural and global skills to focus on or the ways in which educators are expected to integrate these skills into their courses. This interactive talk will cover and invite attendees to discuss the role of foreign language education in developing globally competent graduates in Japan. Which intercultural and global skills should we aim to incorporate in our classrooms? How can we integrate these skills into the curricula? What challenges do foreign language educators face in the process and how can we overcome them? Ultimately, how can we design and develop courses that will successfully prepare our students to live in more intercultural environments now and in the future?