KOTESOL International Conference 2016
(Concurrent Session)
Michi Saki, Doshisha Women's College of Liberal Arts
Teaching About Diversity in the EFL Classroom in Japan
Abstract
The presenter will first briefly discuss reasons why the English language classroom can serve as an ideal venue for teaching about diversity in Japan and abroad to English language learners. The presenter will then invite the audience to participate in some interactive activities to demonstrate ways in which teachers can use English language education as a tool to help students become aware of and further understand the importance of diversity in their own lives
Biographicals
Michi Saki is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at Doshisha Women's College of Liberal Arts. She has been working in the administrative and academic fields of International Education for the past 20 years in Japan. Saki received her MA in Applied Linguistics with a focus in sociolinguistics. Her research interests include intercultural communication, language education and gender, bilingualism and language policy issues in Japan.
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