March 200
HERE WE GO!
The NBDCS literary bandwagon hit the road again as we kicked off our first
program of the year with a Course in Basic Editing from 18-21 March. Lots
more are to follow and we hope you keep signing up and we keep churning
them out to keep the literary momentum going in Singapore! If you think
of courses, events or activities that you would like us to conduct, please
send your feedback right on through so that we can work together to promote
the book industry and the literary arts in our city!
WHAT'S NEXT
DISCOVER THE POWER
OF STORYTELLING
The Storyteller’s Course is designed for those who work with children
and youth. It is great for expanding their knowledge and skills in storytelling.
However, it would also be useful for anyone who would like to take his
or her first steps in storytelling.A team of professionals, specially
selected for their expertise and experience, will conduct this 34-hour
course. The course will include both theory and practical hands-on experiences
with a focus on Asian tales. Participants will be required to tell a story
to their course mates.
Date: 5
May - 1 June 2003
Venue: San Yu Adventist School (297A Thomson Road)
Fee: $560.00
To apply visit our website at http://www.nbdcs.org.sg/storytell.htm or contact NBDCS, Tel: 68488292, e-mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
TAMIL STORYTELLING
WORKSHOP
Too often we’ve heard fairy tales and stories in English and told
quite a few ourselves in the same language. How many of us really know
how to tell a good story in Tamil! At the National Book Development Council
of Singapore, we are committed to spreading the art of storytelling in
our Asian languages. Storytelling is a craft and a great way to preserve
our culture, revitalize literature and educate our children. We are thus
proud to present a three-day Tamil Storytelling Workshop by storytelling
expert from India, Jeeva Raghunath.
Date: 17-19
June 2003
Time: 10am to 5pm
Venue: Ascendas Studio, Dramaplus Arts, 33 Kerbau Road
Fee: $280 nett per participant (Includes 1 Tea break)
To apply visit our website at http://www.nbdcs.org.sg/tamilstory.htm or contact NBDCS, Tel: 68488294, e-mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
READERS AND WRITERS,
A HANDS-ON WORKSHOP
2 - 3 June 2003 & 8 - 9 September 2003
The new English Language syllabus requires students to use language for
activities like social interaction, literary expression and information
gathering and disseminating. In order to be able to carry out all these
tasks effectively, students have to read and write extensively. In view
of the above, this workshop aims to disseminate techniques on reading
and writing to teachers.
Dates:
for Primary School teachers: 2 June 03 or 8 September
03
for Secondary School teachers: 3 June 03 or 9 September
03
Time: 9am to 4pm, with one hour lunch break in between
Venue: National Volunteer Centre, 7 Maxwell Road, #05-01
MND Complex Annex B
Fee: $150 nett per participant, includes one lunch
To apply visit our website at http://www.nbdcs.org.sg/handson.htm or contact NBDCS, Tel: 68488292, e-mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
The dates and details of the above events are subject to change. The full details of all our events and programs would be gradually posted on our website in the coming months, so please keep checking our website at http://www.nbdcs.org.sg.
THERE’S NO BUSINESS LIKE THE BOOK BUSINESS
NAC-SPH GOLDEN POINT AWARD
This year the awards are being promoted on the theme that finishing a poem or short story in itself is a major achievement. Entry forms for this biennial writing competition in the four official languages are available from the National Arts Council from 3 Mar 2003 onwards. For more information, please visit http://www.nac.gov.sg/.
REGIONAL OUTLOOK: SOUTHEAST ASIA 2003-2004
Launched in 1992, Regional Outlook is an annual publication of the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, published every January. Designed for the busy executive, professional, diplomat, journalist or interested observer, Regional Outlook aims to provide a succinct analysis of current political and economic trends shaping the region, and the outlook for the forthcoming two years. This forward-looking book contains focused political commentaries and economic forecasts on all ten countries in Southeast Asia, as well as a select number of topical pieces of significance to the region. For further details and to order, please visit: http://bookshop.iseas.edu.sg/bookmarks/RO_03/index.html
THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS
The British Book Awards, referred to as the Nibbies, are awarded annually and chosen by a group of over 150 representatives from all areas of the book trade. The British Book Awards are intended as a celebration of the book and the publishing industry, and are sponsored by companies such as KPMG, Exel Logistics, Ken Follett and The Bookseller.
Michael Moore's satirical Stupid White Men clinched one of the most prestigious awards, Book of the Year. For more information on the other winners, please visit: http://www.publishingnews.co.uk/pn/pnbb_index.asp.
THE RELC INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR
The RELC Seminar is a major event in language education in the region. It is held annually and is attended mainly by scholars, lecturers, curriculum developers and educationists from the region as well as from other parts of the world. Good keynotes and a great place to meet those authors whose books you have been studying for applied linguistics, education etc.
Topic: Teaching
and Assessing Language Proficiency
Date: 14-16 April 2003
Venue: Institute of Public Administration and Management
(IPAM), Civil Service College, 31 North Buona Vista Road, Singapore 275
938
For more details, please visit: http://www.relc.org.sg/seminars.htm.
