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Event Title: 3rd Annual Conference on Literature in Japan's English Curriculum: 'Literaphobia: Causes and Cures'

Hosted by: Liberlit (Society For Discussion and Defense of the Role of ‘Literary’ Texts in the English Curriculum) (http://www.liberlit.com)

Date: Saturday 18 February 2012
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
Location: Meiji Gakuin University Shirokane Campus, Tokyo
Nearest station: Shirokanedai

Access: http://www.meijigakuin.ac.jp/campus/shirokane/download/shirokane_en.pdf?20101220
Fee: 3,000 yen (Students Free with ID)

RSVP: If you are interested in attending, please register at: http://www.liberlit.com

Abstract: In this digital age of runaway technology, 3D films, unlimited megabytes and cyber-living, learners too often feel afraid of or intimidated by old-school ‘analog’ literature. When compared to the daily diet of downloadable answers, text messages and tweets, authentic writing — challenging, crafted texts of multiple meanings—can seem just too difficult. Rather than looking beneath the surface, reading repeatedly, and spending time processing, most students choose the spoon-fed comforts of consumerism to ‘borrow’ ideas, opinions, and emotions. With so much fun and ‘instant knowledge’ to be had at the touch of a keystroke, students become afraid of approaching literate, articulate, and problematic materials.

The third Liberlit Conference will examine the causes of students’ fear of picking up a book, newspaper, or serious film. Effective ways of guiding students’ learning are often teachers’ best-kept secrets, so this year we want to examine constructive cures to this educational dilemma. How do teachers negotiate difficult material with students?
Above and beyond the classroom texts and techniques, what attitudes, approaches and ways of interacting are most effective? What ‘value-added’ elements of teaching turn thought-provoking materials into meaningful education? This year’s conference theme takes a step back from the nitty-gritty of daily instruction to look at the wider environment and broader mindset we try to foster in order to motivate students towards that elusive goal: truly higher education.

Please email all queries to Paul Hullah at: hullah1アットmail1.meijigakuin.ac.jp