The panelists will review the state of publishing in the foreign language field, with a focus on Japanese. Participants will describe the current state of textbook and course materials publishing as well as of research dissemination both in print and on-line; predict the future of publishing in the foreign language field; and offer advice to teachers and scholars who wish to have their work reach the widest possible audience.
Cheng, the founder and publisher of Cheng & Tsui Co., will discuss the company's policies and review the procedure for submitting manuscripts for publication as textbooks or teaching materials.