Transcript Synergy, Empathy and Communicative Approach

2009 JSAC @ University of Lethbridge
Synergy, Empathy and
Communicative Approach
Norio Ota
Japanese & Korean Studies Programme
York University
Toronto, Canada
http://buna.arts.yorku.ca/
Diversity Model
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Modular-Synergy model
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No core textbook
Authoring instructional materials for specific purposes
Developing materials to enhance synergy
Personalizing instructional materials
Developing internally condensed materials for short study
period
Communicative-empathic approach
Content-based language learning
Language learning for university education
Taking advantage of extra curricular activities
Increasing accessibility via the Internet
Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)
Communicative-Empathic Approach
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Enhance speaker’s communicative
competence through communication
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Natural Approach
Situational Approach
Acquisition Order Hypothesis
Input-Intake Hypothesis
Monitor Model
Interlanguage Hypothesis
Acculturation Model
Synergy
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Vocabulary
Structure
Semantics
Pragmatics
Socio-linguistics
Psycho-linguistic
Cross-cultural Communication
Empathy
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Pronunciation
Intonation
Vocabulary and Expressions
Structures
Speech Acts
Non-verbal communication
Vocabulary: synergy and empathy
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Kanji-based vocabulary development
Onomatopoeia and Mimesis
Adjectives and Adverbs
Interjections
Cohesion
Idiomatic relations
Sophistication
Structure and Discourse: synergy and
empathy
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Inter-connected structures
Pronominals
Choices and preferred structures
Presupposition
Pragmatics
Speech Acts
Cohesion
Speaker’s or writer’s viewpoint
Ellipsis
Content-oriented reading
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Sharing one’s views and experience with
students through reading
Authoring reading materials
Interesting topics and episodes
Total control of vocabulary, expressions and
structures
Full understanding of the materials
No copyright issues
How to accelerate learning and
acquisition in Canada
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Developing self-study materials
Increasing accessibility using the Internet
Pursuing synergistic effects
Modular approach
Content-oriented teaching and learning
Short-term goals and objectives
Multi-dimensional environment via distance
education with video-conference
Communicative-Empathic teaching and learning
strategy