CAN-Kansai

2018 Hattoji Retreat

 

Hattoji, Okayama

9-11 August, 2018

 

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. This year's theme will focus on classroom data. 

 

Schedule

Thursday Aug 9th

2:00pm          Participants arrive

3:30pm          Welcome and overview

4:30pm          Data session:

                                    Watch focus data set, plus one segment

6:00pm          Dinner

 

Friday Aug 10th

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

 

Saturday Aug 11th

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 people will be driving from Kobe/Osaka, 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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Past retreats

​2017

2016