Acclaimed linguist and language educator Professor Jack C. Richards, PhD was a visiting professor of the University of Santo Tomas this June 2016, having taught the course "Curriculum Development" to Master of Arts in English Language Studies students from June 20-29, 2016 and the Graduate School.
Last June 30, 2016, Richards likewise delivered a lecture entitled "Language Learning beyond the Classroom" to English faculty members from the University of Santo Tomas, University of the Philippines, De La Salle University, Ateneo de Manila University, Philippine Normal University.
In his lecture, Richards emphasized that authentic language learning is premised on several indicators, such as a student's motivation, opportunities to learn language, and supportive of such communities.
Graduate School Dean R. Marilu Madrunio, PhD, underscored the fact that not only was this a special privilege for the University of Santo Tomas, but everything was free-from airfare to accommodations, and honoraria. "No honorarium, please, was his request. This was made possible through the help of Professor A. Melchor Tatlonghari, PhD (English professor at the Graduate School) and De La Salle University's Emeritus Professor Ma. Lourdes Bautista, who are both good friends of Prof. Richards, "Dean said Madrunio.
"I had a good time. I had seven students in my class MA, and it was a very good interaction. It's good to be back in the Philippines, "Richards said of his recent tenure at the Graduate School.
From the Philippines, Richards will go to South Korea and South Africa likewise to train teachers on language teaching.
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