Dr. Julia Kimura

Abstract

How does academic publishing influence the career capital of foreign language teachers in Japan? In this workshop, we will explore how academic publishing shapes our career paths and share strategies to become more productive and engaged writers.

In this workshop, participants will discuss the importance of publishing and explore tools to enhance productivity and enjoyment in writing. I will share my favourite productivity tips and tools, including the Pomodoro Method and Focusmate. The Pomodoro Method and Focusmate help combat lack of focus. I will then introduce applications including Write-or-Die and Scrivener. Write-or-Die provides rewards for continually writing and consequences for slowing down. Scrivener is a word processor that can help writers of all kinds, including academics and fiction writers.

This workshop will most benefit foreign language teachers who seek to enhance thwart writing productivity and discover new ways to find ways to let the academic writing process spark joy.

Speaker’s Bio

Julia Kimura earned her Ph.D. in Education through Temple University, where she researched a community of practice comprising female foreign language teachers. She is a lecturer at Mukogawa Women’s University, where she teaches undergrads and graduate students in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Her research interests include communities of practice, gender, and pedagogy, specifically extensive reading. Recent publications include “Enthusiastic volunteers. Reluctant feminists.” GALE Journal (2023) and “Publish or perish? Publish and flourish!” OnCUE (In press). Dr. Kimura is a proud JALT member and is thoroughly enjoying her term on the Board of Directors as Director of Membership.

Pre-registration is required here.