Angus McGregor
   Department   Kyoto University of Foreign Studies  Department of Global Studies, Faculty of Global Engagement
   Position   Associate Professor
Date 2007/11
Presentation Theme Literature: Integrating text across skills through the book Whale Rider
Conference Japan Association of College English Teachers - Kyoto Chapter reading workshop (JACET)
Conference Type Workshop/Symposium
Presentation Type Speech (Invitation/Special)
Contribution Type Individual
Invited Invited
Country Japan
Venue Doshisha University, Kyoto
Holding period 2007/11
Details This presentation described how the novel The Whale Rider (author: Witi Ihimaera) was used to teach not only English reading skills, but also New Zealand culture, gender issues, and Maori culture to Japanese high school students.