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NCJLT is an organization dedicated to the promotion and development of Japanese language teaching at the elementary, secondary, and higher education levels across the United States. The mission of NCJLT is to support Japanese Language teachers and promote Japanese Language education. The vision of NCJLT is to foster the study of Japanese language and culture at the Pre-K-16 levels via supportive programs.

NCJLT Services and Programs

  • Six issues (four digital, 2 print/color) of our Oshirase journal with unique content, national and regional Japanese language field news, upcoming events, special awards, teaching ideas and job postings.
  • Active promotion of the teaching and learning of Japanese language K-16 in the United States.
  • Cooperation with our partner organization, the Association of Teachers of Japanese(ATJ) to hold K-16 discussions on national standards, articulation and other current issues.
  • Support and creation of professional development opportunities for Japanese language teachers.
  • Administration of the Japanese National Honor Society JNHS for secondary students.
  • A yearly 'Nengajou' contest and Yonkoma Manga contest for K-12 students at all levels.
  • Organization and sponsorship of the NCJLT portion of the yearly ACTFL conference. In 2001 there were 25 NCJLT-sponsored sessions.
  • Offering of special awards, travel grants and recognition for teachers and learners of Japanese, such as a national teachers' award, professional development award, and grant to attend ACTFL, as well as a scholarship for students.
  • A website hosted, designed and consistenly maintained by the board as well as an online discussion board and powerful networking tool in which all members can view an exhange ideas on any topic related to Japanese language&culture and Japanese language instruction. Members also have access to a photo and video gallery (1300+ files), and a document database, which includes all important NCJLT documents and presentations from ACTFL 2008.

Who Belongs to NCJLT and How?

If you are a member of one of our affiliates, then you may already be a member of NCJLT. Please ask your local affiliate. If you do not have a local affiliate, you may want to join NCJLT directly. Our members consist of college and university level instructors, learners of Japanese, and persons with a professional interest in the promotion of Japanese language and culture teaching in the U.S.

Please visit the Membership page for details and to find and download an application or please send an email to ncjlt@JapaneseTeaching.org.

Please send the form, with your check made out to "NCJLT" to:
NCJLT
P.O. Box 3719
Boulder, CO 80307-3719





FIND THE MARCH OSHIRASE HERE

(Small File) http://www.coflt.net/March2010OshiraseLQ.pdf
(Higher Quality) http://www.coflt.net/March2010OshiraseHQ.pdf

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ACTFL 2010 Update

ACTFL 2010 Annual Convention and World Languages Expo November 19-21,

2010 Pre-convention Workshops
November 18, 2010 Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA Languages: Gateway to Global Communities The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Annual Convention and World Languages Expo brings together more than 6,000 teachers, administrators, method instructors and students of foreign languages at all levels from across the world.

The convention features over 600 educational sessions on such topics areas as: Assessment, Culture, Curriculum, Literature, Methods/Techniques, Advocacy and Policy Issues, Professional Development, Research, Specific Purposes, Standards and Technology. Housing and Registration to open in mid-April 2010

For more information, please visit our ACTFL Page.

Grants and Awards For ACTFL

NCJLT ACTFL Grant: The grant recipient will receive:
* $200 stipend
*Free ACTFL Registration

The grant recipient responsibilities are:
*Attending the ACTFL from Friday thru Sunday noon
* Presiding over 2 regular conference sessions
* Assist at the NCJLT booth for two hours
* Contribute 500-1500 word article for the 2010 Winter Oshirase

Applications must be postmarked by SEPTEMBER 20th, 2010.


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Japan Foundation/College Board Stipend to attend AP Japanese Workshop.

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