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The British Association for Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language (BATJ) was formed in March 1998, with the aim of encouraging and promoting Japanese language education in the U.K., particularly by stimulating teaching and encouraging research in the field of language studies as an academic discipline. The Association's first conference was held in London in September 1998, at the Japan Foundation Nihongo Centre which co-hosted the conference. The Association admits individuals supporting its aims. The fiscal year starts from 1st October. The BATJ Constitution is available from "Downloads".
The activities of the BATJ include
Holding an annual conference for the presentation of current research papers and to provide a forum for exchanging ideas. Conferences are held at the end of summer/before the autumn term in September.
Organising seminars and workshops in the field of Japanese language teaching and learning. Most workshops and seminars are open to non-members.
Establishing a network of teachers.
Gathering and disseminating information on Japanese language teaching and learning in the UK higher education system.
Publishing newsletters and an annual journal. BATJ membership includes newsletters and a copy of BATJ Journal.
eBATJ: BATJ members are networked via the eBATJ mailing list.
Guidelines for the Use of e-BATJ
Requesting the assistance of other BATJ members with one’s research
As a rule, members should only request assistance with their own research. Otherwise, assistance should only be requested via other members if it is likely to contribute to the teaching of Japanese as a foreign language. Members should follow the principle of mutual benefit (e.g., by means of their journal contributions).
(Approved at BATJ’s 2010 annual general meeting)
For further information please contact:
Ms. Miwako Kashiwagi
Department of Japan and Korea, SOAS
University of London
Thornhaugh Street, London, WH1H 0XG
Tel: 02078984236
E-mail:
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Executive Committee (October 2010 - September 2011)
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Miwako Kashiwagi
Chair
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SOAS, University of London
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Fumiko Beeson
Vice-Chair,
Speech Contest Coordinator,
Journal committee member
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University of Nottingham
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Kaoru Godoy
Treasurer
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King's College London
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Mika Takewa
Seminar/Workshop Coordinator
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University of Leeds
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Yuko Hasegawa
Membership Secretary,
Speech Contest Vice-Coordinator
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University of Bristol
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BATJ Journal Committee
| Emiko Momoi |
University of Nottingham |
| Kazuki Morimoto |
University of Leeds |
| Miyuki Nagai |
University of Sheffield |
| Junko Ogawa |
Univerisity of Birmingham |
| Hikroko Tanaka |
The Japan Foundation London Language Centre |
Newsletter Coorinators
| Nos. 25 & 26 |
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| Yuko Hasegawa |
University of Bristol |
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| Nos. 27 & 28 |
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| Toshimi Boulding |
University of Cambridge |
The 13th BATJ Annual Conference Organiser
| Akiko Furukawa |
University of Reading |
The 5th Japanese Speech Contest for University Students Organiser
| Mika Takewa |
University of Leeds |
Web Manager
| Yuka Oeda |
University of Leeds |
Board of Elections
| Junko Hagiwara |
University of Oxford |
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