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The 23rd Annual SEATJ Conference
The 23rd Annual Southeastern Association of Teachers of Japanese (SEATJ) Conference was held at The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Feb 29 through March 2nd, 2008. This conference serves as a medium for stimulating interest and enthusiasm for Japanese language and related subjects, such as language pedagogy, linguistics, literature, educational technology, and administrative matters. All proceedings took place at The University of Alabama, in the Alabama Institute for Manufacturing Excellence (AIME Building).
Keynote Speaker
The keynote speaker for SEATJ Conference 2008 was Dr. Kazumi Hatasa, co-author of Nakama, Professor of Japanese at Purdue, and Director of the Japanese School at Middlebury College (during summer). Visit Professor Hatasa's Home Page HERE.
Sponsors
The conference organizing committee greatly appreciates the contribution of the following sponsors:
The Japan Foundation - Los Angeles
The Association for Asian Studies Northeast Asia Council)
Japan-United States Friendship Commission
The University of Alabama Modern Languages & Classics Department
The University of Alabama Japan Club
The University of Alabama Taiko Drum Team Nozomi Daiko
The University of Alabama Yoseikan Budo Club
SEATJ 2009
Visit the website for the 2009 conference HERE!