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KOTESOL News
September 2015
In this issue:
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Nominations are now open for the 2015 KOTESOL national elections! This year, the following positions are up for election:
- President
- First Vice President
- Second Vice President
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- International Conference Co-chair
- Nominations and Elections Chair
The nomination form and additional information about each position are available online. Nominations close September 20.
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All members are hereby notified of the motion to amend the KOTESOL Constitution, specified below, to be voted upon at the KOTESOL Annual Business Meeting scheduled for Sunday, October 11, at 16:50 within the KOTESOL International Conference venue at COEX (Seoul), having met the provisions for endorsement and notice under Constitution Article VIII.
The Proposal
That Article V of the KOTESOL Constitution be amended to DELETE the clause "except for the President, who shall serve a two-year term, elected biannually except where the Presidency has been vacated, in which case a new election shall be held along with the election for other officers."
The Effect
To change the term of office of KOTESOL president to a single year, as with other national officers.
The current KOTESOL Constitution and Bylaws may be found here; additional information about the proposed amendment can be found here.
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 The autumn issue of The English Connection (TEC) is now online! In addition to all the regular columns and features, this special expanded issue contains over 20 extra pages of International Conference information: exclusive interviews with plenary speakers Chuck Sandy and Robert S. Murphy, articles by and interviews with invited speakers, invited speakers' presentation schedules, and more. Members can download this issue now for perusal at their leisure, and hard copies will be mailed soon.
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Save money by pre-registering for the 2015 International Conference! The 2015 KOTESOL International Conference and English Expo will be held at the COEX in Seoul on October 10 and 11, 2015, with special pre-conference workshops on Friday, October 9, a national holiday.
Pre-registration will be open until September 30. Pre-registration prices for attendees are as follows:
3-Day Pass (Friday Workshops + Conference Pass)
95,000 won (members; 105,000 won onsite)
175,000 won (non-members; 185,000 won onsite)
Friday Workshops Only (Fri., Oct. 9, a national holiday)
45,000 won (members)
100,000 won (non-members)
Conference Pass Only (Sat., Oct. 10, & Sun., Oct. 11)
50,000 won (members; 60,000 won onsite)
75,000 won (non-members; 85,000 won onsite)
Individual attendees may register here.
Presenters' fees are slightly different. Presenters, please register here.
Group Passes (5+ People)
3-Day Pass (Friday Workshops + Conference Pass)
125,000 won/person (minimum 5 people)
Conference Pass Only
65,000 won/person (minimum 5 people)
Groups may register here.
Tell a colleague!
Do you know someone who is not a member, or whose membership needs to be renewed? Invite them to save money by joining! International Conference + Membership package deals are available.
If you have any questions related to registering for the 2015 KOTESOL International Conference, please consult our list of frequently asked questions. Pre-registration closes on September 30; after that, conference passes must be purchased onsite for full price. Hotel information and more can be found on the KOTESOL website.
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 The International Conference Committee needs reliable student volunteers! If you have university students, please invite them to volunteer. Volunteers will receive a t-shirt, a certificate, a personalized reference letter, meals while they work, and lots of great opportunities to practice English. In past years, KOTESOL members have offered extra credit to their students for participating, as well, since the student volunteers spend many hours using English for practical communication. For additional information, including flyers in both English and Korean that you can give your students, please click here.
In addition, the committee needs KOTESOL members willing to volunteer as cashiers and student volunteer managers. To learn more, click on the position you're interested in (above), and you'll be able to email the chair of that particular team.
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The Yongin KOTESOL Conference Committee invites presentation proposals for their 2015 annual conference, to be held on November 14 at Gangnam University in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do. The theme this year is "Practical Classroom Activities: Arts & Technologies in the Classroom." Both experienced and new presenters are invited to submit proposals by September 11.
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The Research Committee is now accepting applications for research grants. The committee welcomes proposals from all KOTESOL members, regardless of past research experience, now through October 31, 2015. The committee will award up to seven grants for up to 300,000 won each. For guidelines and submission information, please visit the Research Committee's page.
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 The Korea TESOL Journal (KTJ) is now accepting research paper submissions for KTJ Volume 12-2. The call-for-papers deadline is September 30, 2015.
The Korea TESOL Journal is also planning to include an entire Reviews section in Volume 12 and subsequent issues (in both print and digital versions). Your submissions are welcome. Please check with KTJ on the acceptability of the book or digital material in advance.
Interested in submitting? Learn more here.
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 Pre-registration is open for JALT2015, scheduled to be held November 20-23 in Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Visit the JALT2015 website to get a pre-registration discount, arrange accommodation, check the list of speakers, and more. Pre-registration for regular attendees closes October 25.
KOTESOL members get a ¥1000 discount to the FAB 8 NeuroELT International Conference in Kyoto, Japan, on September 26 & 27, 2015.
For more details, including a list of featured speakers and additional information about how you can bring a friend for free, please click here.
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Goodies for Grassroots Promotion
Are you giving a presentation in a non-KOTESOL venue? Would you like some KOTESOL goodies to hand out to your audience? The Membership Committee would love to send you some KOTESOL pens, pamphlets, and/or membership cards! To request some, just tell us about your event here.
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KOTESOL Merchandise
Display your KOTESOL affiliation with pride! KOTESOL merchandise is now available for purchase online. Domestic shipping is free for members, 5,000 won for non-members.
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KOTESOL Job Board
Post or find a job on the KOTESOL Job Board!
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Events Calendars
On the KOTESOL website, you can find calendars not only for KOTESOL events but also for domestic and international events hosted by other ELT organizations.
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Share Your Expertise!
KOTESOL is always looking for volunteers! Contact us, and we'll find a place for you. It's a great way to practice a special skill--or learn a new one!
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Classroom Observation Program
If you'd like to be paired with an experienced teacher to observe their class or ask them to give feedback on your own classes, please fill out the request form online. Experienced teachers, volunteer here to observe or be observed!
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Discount on TESOL Internat'l. Membership
Eligible KOTESOL members can get a special membership discount when joining TESOL International Association. If you are not a member of TESOL or haven’t been a member in the past 3 years, you qualify for a 25% discount when you join or rejoin TESOL! Click here to learn more or to request the promotional code necessary for the discount.
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Got a question about KOTESOL? Check our list of Frequently Asked Questions; if that doesn't answer your question, contact us!
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