The 6th J-SLARF Symposium, held on March 3rd at Tohoku University, exemplified our growing community of Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition researchers in Japan. With more than 80 participants from across the country, this gathering strengthened connections among scholars passionate about advancing our field.
The symposium fostered a collaborative atmosphere where both established and emerging researchers could exchange ideas.
Morning Session (9:50-13:00)
Opening Remarks
Professor Hiroyuki Eto (Dean, Graduate School of International Cultural Studies, Tohoku University)
Dr. Takumi Uchihara’s engaging presentation style bringing energy and laughter to kick of the event.
Opening Plenary
Natsuko Shintani (Kansai University)
“Depth of processing in L2 writing”
Faculty Talks
Kiyotaka Suga (Takushoku University)
“Investigating output-induced noticing: A process and produced-oriented study through eye-tracking”
Yuichi Suzuki (Waseda University)
“Timing matters: Lexical instruction in interactive task implementation”
Nobuhiro Kamiya (Gumma Prefectural Women’s University)
“Visual information is a double-edged sword in L2 listening comprehension and vocabulary learning”
Coffee break & Lunch Break & MRI Lab Tour
The coffee breaks served as vital networking opportunities, allowing researchers to forge new connections and strengthen existing collaborations within our growing Applied Linguistics community.
The MRI Lab Tour during lunch (13:00-14:30) demonstrated the interdisciplinary approaches being employed in our field, showcasing cutting-edge neurolinguistic research facilities.
Afternoon Session (14:30-17:40)
Faculty Talks
Hitoshi Nishizawa (Reitaku University)
“Perceptual adaptation to foreign accents by second language learners”
Mariko Nakayama (Tohoku University)
“Using Priming to investigate the bilingual mental lexicon”
Ryo Maie & Takumi Uchihara (Tohoku University)
”Vocabulary Practice with text and sound”
Closing Plenary
Aline Godfroid (Michigan State University)
“Diverse learners, inclusive research: Rethinking SLA generalizability”
Closing Remarks
Professor Daiko Takahashi (Director, Research Center for Language, Brain, and Cognition, Tohoku University)
The rich dialogue following each presentation demonstrated our community’s commitment to collaborative advancement of SLA research. The diverse range of topics not only showcased the cutting-edge work but also strengthened our collective knowledge base and inspired new research directions. This symposium represents a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to build a vibrant, interconnected community of Applied Linguistics and SLA researchers across Japan.
See you in the next J-SLARF at Kansai University.
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