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The JF Manila Lecture Series Photo DiarySapin-sapin. A rice cake in layers of different colors. One of a variety of kakaninSapin-sapinJFM Monthly L Le cture e Series月 例 日 本 語 教 育 研 究 交 流The monthly Lecture Series is an interactive endeavor (learning/ sharing) among Filipino, Japanese and other overseasbasedlanguage teachers and specialists. It is a continuous effort for professional enrichment, and in general, for thefurther encouragement of Japanese-language education and Japanese studies in the Philippines. All presentations ofthe Lecture Series are held at the JF Manila office and are usually scheduled every last Friday of the month.Please take note of announcements of schedule changes.32nd SessionFriday, 8 February 2008Acquisition of Conditional Expressions among FilipinoStudents of Japanese LanguageDr. Mary Ann Gaitan-BacolodAssistant professor, Dept. of LinguisticsCSSP, University of the Philippines, DilimanIt is said that Japanese conditional expressions, such as “TARA”, “BA” are some of the mostdifficult to be acquired by foreign students since their usage and meaning are very similar. Dr.Bacolod presented her research about the problems encountered as well as the strategies usedby Filipino students in their acquisition of “TARA” and “BA” conditional expressions.Thursday, 6 March 2008Japanese Culture and Society which is not writtenin textbooks19 students from Osaka University33rd SessionThe topic was tackled by 19 students from Osaka University majoring in JapaneseStudies. They talked about the life of university students in Japan, information which isnot found in textbooks nor on the internet. This was a good opportunity to get to knowthe current lifestyle of the Japanese youth.34th Session Friday, 4 April 2008The History of Japanese Language Education At AWSMs. Ayako MinamiJapanese Language Advisor, Advanced World SolutionsThis being her last lecture before going back to Japan, Ms. Ayako Minami introducedvarious aspects of the AWS’ Japanese Language Education Program such as the curriculum,unique activities (presentation contest, etc.), teaching of Business Nihongo,conducting JLPT reviews, the multifaceted role of the coordinator, etc.Friday, 27 June 2008Japanese as a Heritage Language — A Case Studyof The Japanese-Filipino Children in the PhilippinesMs. Alice Mary ItchonJapanese Language Teacher, Nihongo Center FoundationThe increase in the number of Japanese-Filipino marriages brings about the need fortheir children staying in the Philippines to study the Japanese language. However, languageschools are not prepared for this type of learners - hence, the absence of a curriculum.Ms. Itchon reported on the current needs of these young learners – reasons/goals for studying the language, attitude towards Japanese language schools, ethnicidentity, and parental involvement.35th SessionThe Japan Foundation Manila Nihongo Teachers’ Newsletter7