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KOTESOL News
September 2016
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Pre-registration is now open for the 2016 KOTESOL International Conference, which will be held October 15 & 16 at Sookmyung Women's University in Seoul. Register online now through October 1 to save time and money!
Conference fees:
- Members: 50,000 won (60,000 won onsite; membership must expire on or after October 31, 2016)
- Presenters: 60,000 won (not available onsite; membership must expire on or after October 31, 2016)
- Non-members: 75,000 won (85,000 won onsite)
- Groups (5+ non-members): 65,000 won/person (not available onsite)
- Undergraduate students (with ID): 25,000 won (30,000 won onsite)
Weekend conference passes will also be available for purchase onsite (cash only); and as with last year, a Sunday-only conference pass will be available for purchase onsite on Sunday, October 16, only (40,000 won members / 60,000 won non-members, cash only).
In addition, the International Conference Committee and Membership Committee are pleased to announce a special discounted rate at the Best Western Premier Seoul Garden Hotel, a short taxi ride from the conference venue, if you reserve through KOTESOL and pay by October 1.
For more information, please visit the 2016 International Conference web page, or check this list of frequently asked questions.
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Interested in running for a national office this year? Nominations are now open! The following positions are available:
- First Vice-President
- Second Vice-President
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- International Conference Co-chair
- Nominations & Elections Chair
Nominations will close on September 23, and online voting will take place October 1-13. Printed ballots will also be available onsite at the International Conference (October 15 & 16). The winners will be announced on October 16 at the Annual Business Meeting.
For additional details, please click here.
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Join the Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter this month at The 3rd AILA East-Asia and 2016 ALAK-GETA Joint International Conference on September 9-11, 2016, at Honam University in Gwangju; the chapter will be having their September meeting on September 10 as part of the conference. KOTESOL members get a special discount on conference registration; pre-register online through September 5 for the best possible rate. Conference passes for KOTESOL members are just 25,000 won during pre-registration, 30,000 won onsite (with proof of KOTESOL membership; membership must expire on or after September 30, 2016). To register, please click here.
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The Yongin Chapter invites proposals from presenters for their 2016 conference, which has the theme "Practical Classroom Activities for Empowering Students." The conference will be held on November 12 at Kangnam University in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do. Presenters, whether experienced or novice, are encouraged to submit a proposal by September 30; for additional information, please click here.
The Jeonju-North Jeolla Chapter invites interested presenters to submit proposals for their 2016 regional conference, scheduled to be held at Jeonju University on November 19. The chapter particularly seeks workshops that focus on practical applications and actively involve participants. Proposals are due September 20; for submission guidelines and other information, please click here.
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The KOTESOL Research Committee invites all members, both experienced researchers and novices, to apply for a research grant. Submit your application by October 31. Additional information and submission guidelines can be found online.
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 The Korea TESOL Journal accepts submissions on a rolling basis and welcomes papers from all members. Submit now to be considered for Volume 12, Number 2, to be published in 2016. Submissions received too late to be included in this issue will be considered for Volume 13, Number 1. For more information and submission guidelines, please click here.
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Upcoming Events & Deadlines (Domestic)
September 3: KAFLE International Conference (HUFS, Seoul)
September 9-11: The 3rd AILA East Asia & 2016 ALAK-GETA Joint International Conference (Honam University, Gwangju; special discount for KOTESOL members)
October 8: 2016 KAMALL-KASEE Joint Conference (SeoulTech, Seoul)
October 15: PKETA 2016 International Conference (Busan University of Foreign Studies, Busan)
Upcoming Events & Deadlines (International)
 October 25: Pre-registration deadline for ordinary participants (October 4 for presenters), JALT 2016 (November 25-28, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan)
November 1: Early registration deadline for the 25th ETA International Symposium and Book Fair on English Teaching (November 11-13, Taipei, Taiwan)
November 12 & 13: FAB 10 Conference (Macau)
November 25-28: JALT 2016 (Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan)
Additional international ELT events can be found here, and here are events hosted by our PAC partners.
Domestic ELT events can be found 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 pamphlets and business cards! (Pens are currently out of stock, but they should be available later this year.) 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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Member Discounts
Show proof of your KOTESOL membership to enjoy a variety of member discounts.
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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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Hard Copies of Publications
The Proceedings 2014 and Korea TESOL Journal 11-2, the most recent issues of each publication, are available online. Hard copies of each are available to members upon request; please visit the respective publication pages to learn more.
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Save a Tree! Opt Out of TEC Hard Copies
Did you know you can opt out of receiving hard copies of The English Connection (TEC)? Just select "Don't Send (Postal) Mail" in your online profile ("My account" --> "Edit" tab --> scroll to the check box just below the "Postal Mailing Address Label" box):
You'll still be able to access all issues of TEC online--even the most recent ones, as long as your membership is current.
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Discount on TESOL International 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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