CAN-Kansai
Conversation Analysis Network Kansai
A collaboration of Japan-based researchers
who discuss CA data in English
L2Talk5 Hattoji Retreat
Hattoji, Okayama
3-5 Sept, 2017
Aim
This event is aimed at experienced Conversation Analysis (CA) researchers and focused on second language (Japanese/English) interaction. We will take part in data sessions and small group analysis discussions, as well as practical workshops related to technology etc. Participants will have the opportunity to share their knowledge of CA and experience how to build up a collection of interactional phenomena.
Schedule
Sunday Sept 3
2:00pm Participants arrive
3:30pm Welcome and overview
4:30pm Data session:
Watch focus data set, plus one segment
6:00pm Dinner
Monday Sept 4
7:00am Breakfast
9:00am Small groups working on collections of specific phenomena
12:30pm Lunch at a nearby restaurant
1:30pm Data session/Technology workshop
3:30pm Small groups working on collections of specific phenomena
6:00pm Dinner
Tuesday Sept 5
7:00am Breakfast
9:00am Preparation time in groups (optional)
10:00am Group Presentations and discussion:
Sharing findings based on preliminary collections
12:00 Lunch at a nearby restaurant
1:00pm Closing session
2:00pm Return
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Organizer
Tim Greer (Kobe University)
Venue
Hattoji Sanso
http://www.international-villa.or.jp/villa/hatto0904.htm
http://bizen.myjpn.jp/en/archives/2963
The event will take place take place at Hattoji Sanso, a traditional Japanese-style house in the mountain village of Hattoji, Okayama. Participants will have to pay for accommodation (around 3000 yen per night) and food (extra), help pitch in with the cooking and will be expected to arrange their own transport to the venue.
Getting there
Hattoji is not very close to anywhere, but that is part of the point. We want to get away from the distractions of city life so that we can concentrate on research intensively and without interruptions (Note: it is unlikely that you will be able to get a strong Internet connection in Hattoji).
Some participants will be driving, and if so it may be possible to hitch a ride with one of them. If not, the best way is to take a train on the JR Sanyo line to Yoshinaga and then take a taxi to Hattoji. We suggest you coordinate with other participants so you can share a cab.
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Those traveling by car will stop along the way at Kamigori for lunch and to buy food for the remainder of the retreat.
Registration
The event will be limited to fifteen (15) participants. To register, please fill out the online form by July 14th at the latest. Contact Tim Greer if you have any questions.
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