The Language Teacher - Issue 33.8; August 2009

The Language Teacher

• Copyright issues concerning Japan's university entrance exams
  by Gregory Wheeler, Sapporo Medical University
• Preparing Students for the Eiken interview test
  by Andrew Oberg, Kochi University of Technology
• Controversy over cooperative learning: An interview with Dr. George M. Jacobs
  by Harumi Kimura, Temple University Japan

Book Reviews

• Hemispheres 1-4
  by Richmond Stroupe, Soka University

Career Development Corner

• Application package pointers
  by Mark Shrosbree, Tokai University

My Share

• Developing vocabulary, improving written work, and enhancing computer use
  by Simon Handy, Kyoto University of Foreign Studies
• Your turn: Formulaic functions
  by Joshua Cohen, Setsunan University

• Conference report: The NEAR Language Education Conference in Niigata
• JACET 48th Annual Convention
• Showcase: Mark de Boer

Grassroots Outreach

• Introducing a Team-Based Learning approach to classrooms in Japan
  by Brent MacLaine