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The British Association for Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language (BATJ) was formed in March 1998, with the aim of encouraging and promoting Japanese language education in the U.K., particularly by stimulating teaching and encouraging research in the field of language studies as an academic discipline. The Association's first conference was held in London in September 1998, at the Japan Foundation Nihongo Centre which co-hosted the conference. The Association admits individuals supporting its aims. The fiscal year starts from 1st October. The BATJ Constitution is available from "Downloads".
The activities of the BATJ include
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Holding an annual conference for the presentation of current research papers and to provide a forum for exchanging ideas. Conferences are held at the end of summer/before the autumn term in September. |
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Organising seminars and workshops in the field of Japanese language teaching and learning. Most workshops and seminars are open to non-members. |
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Establishing a network of teachers. |
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Gathering and disseminating information on Japanese language teaching and learning in the UK higher education system. |
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Publishing newsletters and an annual journal. BATJ membership includes newsletters and a copy of BATJ Journal. |
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eBATJ: BATJ members are networked via the eBATJ mailing list. |
Guidelines for the Use of e-BATJ
Requesting the assistance of other BATJ members with one's research
As a rule, members should only request assistance with their own research. Otherwise, assistance should only be requested via other members if it is likely to contribute to the teaching of Japanese as a foreign language. Members should follow the principle of mutual benefit (e.g., by means of their journal contributions).
(Approved at BATJ's 2010 annual general meeting)
For further information please contact:
Fumiko Narumi-Munro (Ms)
Japanese Studies, Asian Studies
The School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures
The University of Edinburgh
50 George Square,
Edinburgh
EH8 9LH
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 4227 / +44 (0)131 650 6971
Fax: +44 (0)131 651 1258
E-mail: chair @ batj.org.uk
Executive Committee (October 2022 - September 2023)
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Fumiko Narumi-Munro
Chair
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University of Edinburgh
chair @ batj.org.uk
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Miho Inaba
Vice-Chair
Journal Committee member
Newsletter Coordinator
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Cardiff University
vice.chair @ batj.org.uk
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Tomoko Fujita
Treasurer
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University of Warwick
treasurer @ batj.org.uk
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Kaoru Umezawa
Seminar/Workshop Coordinator
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Durham University
seminar @ batj.org.uk
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Chieko Yonezawa
Membership Secretary
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Manchester Metropolitan University
membership @ batj.org.uk
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BATJ Journal Committee (October 2022 - September 2023)
| Junko Tamaki (Coordinator) |
University of Leicester |
| Chisato Danjo |
York St John University |
| Kayo Kondo |
Durham University |
| Masakazu Kudara |
Kansai University of International Studies |
| Emi Sakamoto |
Cardiff University |
| Aya Takeda |
Amazon Alexa Knowledge International |
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| Contact & Further Information |
journal @ batj.org.uk |
Newsletter Editors (October 2022 - September 2023)
| No. 49, 50 |
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| Madoka Thomas |
University of Central Lancashire |
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| No. 51, 52 |
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| Hiroko Uno |
Cardiff University |
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| Contact & Further Information |
newsletter @ batj.org.uk |
The 24th BATJ Annual Conference Organiser (October 2021 - September 2022)
| Miho Inaba |
Cardiff University |
The 18th Japanese Speech Contest for University Students Committee
| Miyuki Nagai (Coordinator) |
University of Sheffield
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| Kazuki Morimoto (Deputy Coordinator) |
University of Leeds
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| Mika Brown |
University of East Anglia |
Yuko Hasegawa
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King's College London |
| Yoshimi Nakane |
King's College London / University of Hertfordshire |
| Etsuko Suda |
Newcastle University |
| Satona Suzuki |
SOAS University of London
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| Kazumi Tanaka |
University of Cambridge |
Web Manager
| Yuka Oeda |
University of Leeds |
IT Support
| Toshihiko Kitagawa |
Keele University |
Board of Elections (October 2022 - September 2023)
| Kumi Casey |
Newcastle University |
| Yuko Tochii |
King's College London/ University of Reading |
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| Contact & Further Information |
election @ batj.org.uk |
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