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The Sixth Online Get-Together new
Roundtable Discussion: What makes Japanese Cinema Memorable? new
Online Seminar: ‘The Professionalism and Agency of Japanese Language Teachers: Thinking Through Dialogue and Reflection’ / オンライン研修会「日本語教師の専門性と主体性―対話と省察から考える―」 new
KABUKI KIMONO: Costumes of Bandō Tamasaburō V
The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2024 new
JaLaChamp 2024 – Japanese Language Championship for Young Learners UK new
Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) July 2024 new

The Sixth Online Get-Together   org

Calling all secondary school and language school teachers of Japanese! We will be holding a sixth Online Get-Together. This is a great opportunity to talk with your colleagues about your work in a relaxed, casual setting. We hope you can use this as a chance to talk about any issues you are facing in the classroom, exchange information on resources or exams, and more.

As well as group discussion sessions, Dr Chisato Ofune, Chief Language Advisor at the Japan Foundation London will be giving a talk on the theme of “What is ‘culture’? Should we teach it?”.

If you were asked what culture is, how would you answer? Can you explain it simply? In this session, we would like to think together with the participants about what culture is and what students can learn by studying culture.

 

About the speakers

Dr Chisato Ofune is Chief Japanese Language Advisor at The Japan Foundation London since September 2021. Before joining the U.K. Japan Foundation Office, she has been engaged in Japanese language education in Japan, China, Vietnam and the Philippines, and has been involved in the development of various textbooks for secondary school students and teacher education projects throughout her career.

Date:

  • 26th March 2024 (Tuesday), 17:00-18:30 (BST), 18:30-19:00
  • *18:30-19:00 (Participants are welcome to stay beyond the end of the seminar to ask questions, exchange exam information, network and so on.

Schedule:

  • 17:00- : Main presentation by Dr Ofune including some group work.

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Group discussion and exchange information.

  • 18:30-:  Further group discussion (extended time)

To apply please click here

  • Participation fee: Free (Registration in advance is required.)
  • Registration Deadline: 19th March
  • Languages used: Japanese (PowerPoint slides and resources will be shown in English.)

You can read some comments from participants of the previous Online Get-Togethers below:

It was really good to join in with fellow Japanese colleagues from around the country (and world!) and listen and see in Japanese how these colleagues created and use these resources.

I spent a hugely worthwhile time getting to talk with other teachers that I do not often get a chance to meet and exchange new information.

I have gotten a lot of ideas and tips from the speaker’s presentation. Thanks to the presentation I think I can improve my teaching skills to encourage my pupils to learn more!


Date: 26 March 2024 from 5.00pm to 7.00pm
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Roundtable Discussion: What makes Japanese Cinema Memorable?   org

As part of the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2024, and in view of its theme of Unforgettable: Memories, Times and Reflections in Japanese Cinema, this roundtable discussion reunites a panel of UK- and Japan-based experts in Japanese cinema from last year’s online talk series to reflect on Japanese films that embedded themselves in their minds, and to explore what makes Japanese cinema memorable.

 

Date: Friday 22 March, 13:00 (GMT) 

Online Webinar hosted on Zoom

Click here to book your place 

 


Date: 22 March 2024
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Online Seminar: ‘The Professionalism and Agency of Japanese Language Teachers: Thinking Through Dialogue and Reflection’ / オンライン研修会「日本語教師の専門性と主体性―対話と省察から考える―」   org

The Japan Foundation offices in Europe (Budapest, Cologne, Paris, and London offices) will jointly hold an online teachers’ seminar on the topic ‘The Professionalism and Agency of Japanese Language Teachers: Thinking Through Dialogue and Reflection’ on 6th April 2024 (Saturday).

The theme, date and time of the seminar are as follows. Please find the event details below written in Japanese.

*Please note that information is only available in Japanese, as the seminar will be conducted in Japanese. Thank you for your understanding.

 

 Theme: ‘The Professionalism and Agency of Japanese Language Teachers: Thinking Through Dialogue and Reflection’

 Date/Time: 6th April 2024 (Saturday),  13:00-14:30 (BST/UTC+1)

 Application Deadline: 31st March 2024 (Sunday) , 17:00 (BST/UTC+1)

Online form

 Enquiries:

 The Japan Foundation, Budapest:  BP_nihongo@jpf.go.jp (Japanese)

  The  Japan Foundation, London enquiries: events.japanese@jpf.go.jp  (Japanese / English)

 

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このたびブダペスト日本文化センターが中心となり、国際交流基金の欧州4拠点共催で、202446日(土)にオンライン日本語教師研修会を開催する運びとなりました。

 

テーマ: 「日本語教師の専門性と主体性対話と省察から考える

講師 : 舘岡 洋子先生(早稲田大学)

日時 : 202446() 13:0014:30 (BST/UTC1)

共催 : JF欧州4拠点(ブダペスト、ケルン、パリ、ロンドン)

形式 : オンライン(Zoomミーティング)

対象 : 日本語教師

参加費: 無料

使用言語:日本語

 

講師からのメッセージ:

 私たちは今、激動の時代を生きています。そのような中で、日本語教師は何をする人なのか、その専門性についても教師自身の主体性についても、動態的に捉える必要があるのではないでしょうか。本講演では、専門家としての日本語教師を「どんなフィールドに行っても、あるいは現在のフィールドが社会的影響の下で変化しても(実際には変化しないフィールドはありえない)、自身のめざす日本語教育観を軸として自らの経験やもてる力を総動員して、フィールドに合った日本語教育実践を編成し、必要に応じてフィールドそのものを変えていく力」(舘岡編2021p.104)を備えた人であると捉えています。これからの時代、日本語教師として主体性をもって教育活動を行うとはどういうことかをいっしょに考えましょう。

参考文献:

・舘岡洋子編(2021)『日本語教師の専門性を考える』(ココ出版)

・舘岡洋子(2019)「『日本語教師の専門性』を考える『専門性の三位一体モデル』の提案と活用」『早稲田日本語教育学』26,pp.167-177, https://waseda.repo.nii.ac.jp/records/47067

 

【参加申し込み】

 オンラインフォーム 〆切2024331日(日)1700BST/UTC+1)

【広報用ポスター】

 ポスターはこちらからダウンロードください。

 

【問い合わせ先】

 ブダペスト日本文化センター日本語チーム BP_nihongo@jpf.go.jp (日本語)

 ロンドン日本文化センター events.japanese@jpf.go.jp (日本語/英語)

 

みなさまのお申込みをお待ちしております。

 


Date: 6 April 2024 from 1.00pm to 2.30pm
Venue:

Online event

Download 日本語教師研修会ポスター Poster
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KABUKI KIMONO: Costumes of Bandō Tamasaburō V   org

Step into the world of Kabuki with six stunning kimonos worn by the legendary actor BANDO Tamasaburo V, known for his renowned onnagata roles (male actor who performs female roles). Experience the intricate artistry of these garments, highlighting a diverse range of complex textile techniques, encompassing weaving, dyeing, embroidery, and hand-painting. We are delighted to collaborate with the Ashmolean Museum.

 

Date: 21 November 2023 - 8 December 2024

Venue: The Ashmolean Museum

Click here for details


Date: 21 November 2023 - 8 December 2024
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The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2024   org

The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2024 is the largest ever!  

Starting off on 2 February, the programme visits 30 cities in the UK, including Oxford, Lancaster, Chichester, Liverpool and as far as Orkney, as new stopovers!  

Based on a theme of memories, there are 24 films - from with diverse genres such as human drama, horror, LGBTQ films, comedy, and sci-fi…and most of them are UK premieres. There’s a cinematic treat for everyone! 

For screening dates and times at locations near you, please visit: 

https://www.jpf-film.org.uk/


Date: 2 February 2024 - 31 March 2024
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JaLaChamp 2024 – Japanese Language Championship for Young Learners UK   org

 

Applications are now open for JaLaChamp 2024!

Latest updates

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JaLaChamp, or Japanese Language Championship for Young Learners UK, is a contest for primary and secondary school students studying Japanese. There are two categories - the speech category, where students give a speech on a theme of their choice, and the video category where students are asked to create an original video either by individual or part of a group.

The world is changing very quickly. Technology is advancing, and nowadays if we have a computer or a smartphone we can send a message to anyone in the world. In a time like this, we should always consider the following questions: “What message do I want to convey and how?” Using the voice, the written word, visuals, design and more – there are many ways to express ourselves. It is important to be able to combine these different choices of expression to create a way of expressing ourselves that others can understand, empathise with or be persuaded by.

We want to encourage students to share with us their thoughts and viewpoints, as well as show us their creativity in full and have fun challenging themselves by entering this contest and using their Japanese!

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Application deadline for the Speech Category: 6th December 2023 (Wednesday), 15:00

The Speech Category Deadline has been EXTENDED.

New Speech Category Deadline: 24th January 2024 (Wednesday), 15:00

(Please note that the application guidelines, application form, application poster etc display the previous deadline)

Application deadline for the Video Category: 24th January 2024 (Wednesday), 15:00

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1. Download Guidelines and Event Poster

2. Reference Materials for Students

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  • Finals day: 11th May 2024 (Saturday)
  • Venue: Japan House London, 101-111 Kensington High Street, London, W8 5SA

Please noteThe Finals Day of JaLaChamp 2023 was held in July, however the JaLaChamp 2024 Finals Day will be held in May

 


Date: 25 September 2023 - 24 January 2023
Download JaLaChamp 2024 Poster (1)
Download JaLaChamp2024_Application Guideline_EN
Download JaLaChamp2024_Application Guideline_JP
Download JaLaChamp2024_Video Creation Hints
Download JaLaChamp FAQ
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Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) July 2024  

The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is a test for non-native speakers of Japanese which evaluates and certifies their Japanese-Language proficiency. The test takes place twice a year (July and December) in Japan and various locations around the world. Currently, it is the largest Japanese language test in the world, with more than 1.36 million people in 87 countries worldwide having registered for the JLPT in 2019.

The next JLPT will take place on Sunday, 7th July 2024. Registration will start at each test centre in March. 

Please check this page for any updates on UK test centres for the July 2024 JLPT. For application opening dates and registration details, please refer to each university’s website using the links below:

Japan Research Centre, SOAS University of London

University of Leicester

Please note that the JLPT is very popular and registration at each test centre will close when the test centre has reached its maximum capacity.

For more information about the test, please visit JLPT website.

Ø  Let’s Try Sample Questions!

Ø  Download a Guide to the 2024 Japanese-Language Proficiency Test.


Date: 7 July 2024
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