JTAN April Newsletter 2016 - Japanese Teachers` Association of NSW

Japanese Teachers’ Association of NSW (JTAN) Inc.
ABN 94 045 344 808
PO Box 6453, North Sydney 2060
http://www.jtan.org.au
JTAN April Newsletter 2016
Welcome to Term 2! The JTAN Committee hopes that you are all well rested and ready to take on the
first report season of the year. We also hope that your friends and families are safe from the recent
Kumamoto earthquakes which took place on April 14 and 15.
In times of need, the members of JTAN have always revealed their kindness and support by fundraising
for those heavily affected in Japan. We encourage you to continue this tradition by running a charity
event or two within your school and wider community. Donations may be forwarded to the Embassy of
Japan, the Consulate-General of Japan, or any other trustworthy organisations who are fundraising for
the cause (see Pages 6-7). Please read Ms Kayo Cummins’ report on how the earthquakes have directly
impacted upon her family and show her your support.
Donations may be forwarded to the following addresses:
Embassy of Japan
112 Empire Circuit
Yarralumla ACT 2600
Australia
Tel: (02) 6273 3244
http://www.au.emb-japan.go.jp/e-web/index_e.html
Consulate-General of Japan
Level 12, 1 O’Connell Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
Tel: (02) 9250 1000
http://www.sydney.au.emb-japan.go.jp
We would like to remind that Examination Orders for 2016 papers will be closed on Friday 6 May.
Please apply online through our website (www.jtan.org.au) and click on the ‘Exams’ tab. A late order
fee of $35.00 will be charged for applications received after the due date, so please finalise your orders
as soon as you are able to. See Page 2 for further examination paper details.
Finally, the JTAN Annual General Meeting and Workshop will be held on Saturday 15th October.
Applications can be made online via the ‘Events’ tab on our website (www.jtan.org.au). Not only do
participants receive 4 hours towards their Teacher Identified hours, but participants are also invited to
attend a networking drinks session after the workshop! Please see Pages 3-4 for further details on
workshops, presenters and the schedule for the day.
The calendar of workshops has been updated to include the AGM & Workshop.
We hope to see you there!
Kind Regards,
2016 JTAN Committee
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Japanese Teachers’ Association of NSW (JTAN) Inc.
ABN 94 045 344 808
PO Box 6453, North Sydney 2060
http://www.jtan.org.au
2016 JTAN EXAM INFORMATION
Each kit will contain a Written Paper, Listening Audio files, Marking Guidelines and a Mapping Grid.
Please note that in 2016, all examination kits will need to be downloaded from www.jtan.org.au →
‘Exams tab’ by using your Exam login code which will be given to you upon receipt of payment.
2016 JTAN EXAM KITS
(Sold only to JTAN members)
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Beginners
Beginners
Continuers
Continuers
Extension
- Year 11 Preliminary Yearly Examination Kit
- Year 12 Trial HSC Examination Kit
- Year 11 Preliminary Yearly Examination Kit
- Year 12 Trial HSC Examination Kit
- Year 12 Trial HSC Examination Paper (No Listening)
$115
$115
$115
$115
$70
The following JTAN resources CDs are still available to order:
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Stage 5
- Listening (71 Listening items)
$80
Beginners
- 2008 Year 11 Semester 1 Assessment Kit
$80
Past JTAN Exam CDs for Beginners, Continuers and Extension courses
$98
(Please inform of the published year and if your order is for Preliminary or HSC)
JTAN has COPYRIGHT on all JTAN Examinations and they are only to be used / amended by
JTAN members in the course of their teaching. JTAN Examinations are not to be used by other
organisations or non-purchasers. Failure to adhere to this will result in legal action by JTAN.
The DEADLINE for Exam Orders is Friday 6th May, 2016. (Late orders will incur a fee of $35.00.)
PLEASE NOTE:
1. All Exam payments must be accompanied by the ORIGINAL signed declaration form by the
Head of Languages Department at your school in order to acknowledge the embargo dates.
Without this, the Exam order cannot be processed.
 The Exam Declaration Form is available on the JTAN website.
2. Exams will be downloadable from 16th June - 22nd July, 2016. However,
 Trial HSC Examination papers are embargoed until 31st August, 2016.
 Preliminary Yearly Examination papers are embargoed until 16th September, 2016.
3. JTAN Examination embargo dates are to be strictly adhered to in order for schools to provide fair
assessments for all students. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of individual membership
and the member’s school will be banned from purchasing JTAN resources for three years.
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Japanese Teachers’ Association of NSW (JTAN) Inc.
ABN 94 045 344 808
PO Box 6453, North Sydney 2060
http://www.jtan.org.au
2016 JTAN AGM & Workshops
Apply through
http://www.jtan.org.au
(click on the ‘Events’ tab)
Date:
15 October 2016 (Sat.)
Venue:
Japan Foundation Sydney
Level 4, Central Park
28 Broadway, Chippendale NSW 2008
Near Central Station, Opposite UTS Tower
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Payment due date is Friday 16th
September. Application may
close earlier when fully booked.
Ordering a Japanese lunchbox is
optional. Please you’re your
selection on the application form.
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JTAN Member:
Free
Non-member teacher:
$90
Non-member university student
$30
(Please see JTAN Refund Policy on www.jtan.org.au, Policies and Statements tab)
Cost:
Workshop 1: Concept-based learning and Programming for the language
classroom Presenter: Edmund McMahon
Workshop 2: The Differentiated classroom in a Japanese language course
context
Presenter: Liberty Campbell
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Workshops contribute 4 hours to Teacher Identified Workshop hours.
Workshops focus on Proficient Teacher Standards 1.1.2, 1.2.2, 1.2.3, 2.2.2 & 6.2.2.
Workshops accommodate for Graduate and Pre-service teachers as well.
See the next page for workshop summaries and presenter introductions.
Schedule of the day:
09:30 09:50 10:00 11:00 11:30 12:30 13:15 14:15 16:15 16:45 17:00 -
Registration
Opening
Workshop 1 - Session 1 – Concept-based learning
Morning tea (provided)
Workshop 1 - Session 2 – Concept-based learning & Programming
JTAN Annual General Meeting
Lunch (at food court - Japanese lunchbox orders will cost an additional $15 each)
Workshop 2 - Differentiated classroom
Group discussion & Evaluation
Provision of JTAN Certificates
Networking drinks at Eve's place bar at Mercure Hotel,
818-820 George St, Sydney (next to Central Station Railway Square bus stop)
First glass of drink is free of charge
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Japanese Teachers’ Association of NSW (JTAN) Inc.
ABN 94 045 344 808
PO Box 6453, North Sydney 2060
http://www.jtan.org.au
Presenters & Workshop Summary
Workshop 1 – Concept-based Learning and Programming for the Language Classroom
Workshop Summary:
This workshop will suggest that conceptual understanding can deepen language acquisition and retention as well
as promote a more confident and fluent transfer of learning beyond the classroom. The workshop will explore:
 evidence surrounding effective learning
 the difference between 'knowing' and 'understanding'
 concept-based learning and programming frameworks with a focus on shared elements
 the 'special case' of the language classroom and models of international practice
 the development of a concept-based learning program for a Japanese unit of work at North Sydney
Girls High School
 how to identify understandings in existing programs and redesigning them around core concepts.
Presenter:
Edmund McMahon is the Head of Teaching and Learning at North Sydney Girls High School, Crows Nest.
McMahon has conducted extensive study of several conceptual learning models. He has also run workshops for
teaching staff and the executive staff on conceptual programming, teaching for understanding and related
pedagogies and assessment strategies.
Workshop 2 – The Differentiated classroom in a Japanese language course context
Workshop summary:
This workshop will allow participants to experience differentiation strategies and take home ready to use
classroom activities for Stages 4 and 5. The workshop will discuss the following questions:
 Why differentiate?
 What is differentiation?
 How can we design differentiation strategies for the language classroom based on readiness, interest
and learning profile?
 How can we maximise impact on learning?
Presenter:
Liberty Campbell is the Project Officer for Languages for the Broken Bay Diocese and is the Catholic Education
Commission’s representative on the Languages Advisory Panel at BOSTES. She is the author of the JBlog
Japanese textbook series as well as articles for professional journals, where she suggests how to meet the various
demands of embedding numeracy, literacy, differentiation, cross-curricular content and intercultural
competencies in more coherent and innovative ways. She has contributed to various conferences and workshops,
such as JTAN, JLTAV, DoE and MLTANSW.
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Japanese Teachers’ Association of NSW (JTAN) Inc.
ABN 94 045 344 808
PO Box 6453, North Sydney 2060
http://www.jtan.org.au
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2016 JTAN UPCOMING WORKSHOPS - UPDATED
Apply for workshops early to avoid disappointment through the JTAN website (www.jtan.org.au).
Date:
Sat. 18th June 2016
Time: 09:00 – 12:00 & 13:00 – 16:00
Venue: North Sydney Boys High, Crows Nest
Payment Due Date:
Year 12 Continuers Day (for Students)
 Speaking practice
$15 per student
(Students must be taught by a member of JTAN)
28 MAY
Mon. 4th July – Wed. 6th July 2016
10:00 – 12:00 & 13:00 – 15:00
Venue: University of Sydney
Date:
Payment Due Date:
Student Holiday Workshops
 HSC Examination skills
$160 for Beginners/Continuers – 2 days (4th-5th July)
$100 for Extension – 1 day (6th July)
4 JUNE
Year 10 Students’ Day
 Language activities, Aikido, Soran dancing
Date:
Thu. 21st July 2016
Time: 09:30 – 14:30
Venue: University of Sydney (TBC)
Payment Due Date:
$15 per student
(Students must be taught by a member of JTAN)
22 MAY
Date:
Sat. 23rd July 2016
Time: 09:00 – 12:00 & 13:00 – 16:00
Venue: Shore School, North Sydney
Payment Due Date:
Year 12 Beginners Day (for Students)
 Speaking practice
$15 per student
(Students must be taught by a member of JTAN)
23 JUNE
Date:
Sat. 17th September 2016
Time: 09:30 – 15:30
Venue: Japan Foundation Sydney (TBC)
Teachers’ Professional Development Workshop
 Session 1: Sharing ICT Resources
 Session 2: Kurikku Nippon
Payment Due Date:
$60 per JTAN teacher member ($90 for non-JTAN)
$30 per JTAN student member
23 JUNE
Date:
Sat. 15th October 2016
Time: 09:30 – 17:00
Venue: Japan Foundation Sydney
**AGM & Workshops**
 Workshop 1: Concept-based learning
 Workshop 2: Differentiated classrooms
Payment Due Date:
FREE for JTAN members ($90 for non-JTAN)
$30 per JTAN student member
16 SEPTEMBER
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Japanese Teachers’ Association of NSW (JTAN) Inc.
ABN 94 045 344 808
PO Box 6453, North Sydney 2060
http://www.jtan.org.au
KUMAMOTO EARTHQUAKES
Please read the following reports on the Kumamoto earthquakes.
Dear JTAN Members,
The news over the last few days about the Kumamoto earthquakes has been very saddening.
Houses and whole towns have been destroyed, people have lost their lives and 180,000 people
have been evacuated. Aftershocks continue and no one knows when they will
end. Japanese Teacher Ms Kayo Cummins has written an account of how her family has been
directly affected by the natural disaster. We hope to be able to support her during this difficult
time.
A Japanese lady from Kumamoto who lives in Sydney has launched a Facebook page and
fundraising site to directly help the people of Kumamoto. Please support her efforts
and perhaps organise a school fundraiser for those who need our help.
Sally Mizoshiri
熊本の大地震のニュースには皆さんも驚かれたと思います。
私は熊本出身で、姉は震源地である益城町に住んでいます。姉の家は崩壊を免れましたが、
近所には半壊、全壊した家も多く、亡くなった方も出ていて、今も地域の小学校は避難して
いる方でいっぱいです。オーストラリアに居る私はネットやテレビで常にニュースを追う事
しかできませんが、私の大好きだった場所が無残な姿で映し出される度に本当に心臓が抉ら
れるような気持ちです。
オーストラリアからでは直接の救援活動は無理ですが、何かできることはないかと考え、募
金活動をすることにしました。私自身は学校が始まったら bake sale や mufti day—gold coin
donation ができるように学校からの許可を取ろうと思っています。一人一人の力は小さくて
も、みんなの力が集まれば大きいものになると信じています。そしてこの募金が熊本の復旧
に少しでも役立つことを願っています。
Sally さんのシドニー在住のお友達で、同じ熊本出身の Anna さんが募金のページを作成され
ています。日本赤十字に寄付するよりも確実に必要なところへお金が届くように今色々と調
べられています。そして使用用途や届け先をサイトにアップデートされるそうです。
皆様のご協力がいただければとても嬉しく思います。どうぞよろしくお願い致します。
Kayo Cummins
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Japanese Teachers’ Association of NSW (JTAN) Inc.
ABN 94 045 344 808
PO Box 6453, North Sydney 2060
http://www.jtan.org.au
KUMAMOTO EARTHQUAKES (continued)
こちらのフェイスブックページは、2011 年の東北関東大震災の際に、１クリック募金の呼びか
けで制作したページですが、今回、熊本の募金活動の報告の場にします。2011 年の際は、6309
人もの方が参加して下さいました。皆さんに寄付して頂いた寄付金を使用させて頂く場合は、
使用用途、領収書、届け先もこちらにアップデートしますので、募金をして下さった方はこち
らをご確認下さい。宜しくお願い致します。
https://www.facebook.com/Pray-for-Kumamoto-206860976006898/
I started this fundraising campaign today and small forces are becoming a huge strength as we
gather together. This strength will become very helpful for Kumamoto. Full funds will be used
for the people who really need help there. I'll research and hear from people in Kumamoto. I
don't trust the government or fundraising committees. We can't see where money goes and
what they really use it for, so I really want to send the support directly to them. I'll upload the
proof of receipts on the website to show the people who donated. Please share this link. Thank
you so much.
https://fundly.com/m2/pray-for-kumamoto-1
皆さんありがとうございます。本当にありがとうございます。
1 日中ソワソワして、実家にも何度も電話をしてしまい、地震速報で余震のチェックばかりし
てしまいます。熊本の皆の気持ちを考えると、こんな事しか出来ずに悲しくなってしまうので
すが、海外、県外の私達に出来る事をやらせて下さい。寄付金は、赤十字や熊本県にと思って
いましたが、皆さんの大切な寄付金が見えない所に消えてしまうのは嫌です。沢山考えました
が、本当に必要な物を本当に必要な方達にお届けしたいと思います。お金を団体に寄付するの
ではなく、地方自治体に物資支援をさせて頂きます。数日中には、1 番被害のひどかった益城
町や熊本県も受け入れ態勢が整うそうです。地方自治体も必要な物の調査に入ります。熊本の
家族、友達からも情報を貰い、必要物資を地方自治体に送ります。使用用途、領収書、届け
先、全てサイトにアップして寄付金、全額使用させて頂きます。引き続き宜しくお願い致しま
す。
熊本の家族、友達、皆さんが 1 日でも早くゆっくり眠れるようになりますように。。。
https://fundly.com/m2/pray-for-kumamoto-1
Please show your support for the victims and families of Kumamoto Prefecture.
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Japanese Teachers’ Association of NSW (JTAN) Inc.
ABN 94 045 344 808
PO Box 6453, North Sydney 2060
http://www.jtan.org.au
RESOURCES & EVENTS
Disclaimer: The following information is introduced as a service to members of JTAN. However,
JTAN does NOT endorse or hold responsibility for any activities associated with the following.
Student Exchange Programs
Encourage your students to participate in an overseas exchange program – an experience of a lifetime!
Alternatively, students and their families may host an international exchange student through LABO!
AFS Australia
Short Term Programs Available
On one hand, you’ve got an ancient culture represented by tea ceremonies and graceful gardens. On the other,
you have high-speed trains, striking efficiency and hyper-modern skyscrapers. Choose an academic year or
semester program to Japan and prepare for complete immersion into one of the most dynamic countries in the
world.
http://www.afs.org.au/intercultural-programs/short-programs/displayprogram/?destination=44&category=110
YFU Australia
Year, Semester and Short Term Programs Available
Students applying for Japan strictly cannot turn 18 while on program. Graduated students are not able to be
accepted to this program. Applicants must have turned 15 years old by April 1st of the year that they would
like to depart on program in order to be eligible for a program to Japan, regardless of their departure
month. Students on the programs to Japan must hold above average grades consistently. Students with a C
average or below in their Japanese course at school cannot be accepted. Students must have studied at least 2
years of Japanese in the previous 3 years to their exchange in order to qualify for this program. Students
should not have moderate to severe allergies or medical conditions, or any food restrictions. Students who
have lived in Japan, have a natural parent that is a Japanese citizen or that have been on a previous exchange
to any country for more than 3 months are not eligible for this exchange.
http://www.yfu.com.au/destinations/japan/
LABO Exchange
Seeking host families
Labo International Student Exchange are looking for families to host students participating in the “Japan to
Australia” program from July 21st to August 14th 2016. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to get to
know a Japanese student of the same age. Exchange students will be 15-17 years old and will attend school
with the host-brother or sister. Host-families are paid $200 for the 3 week home-stay.
Please advertise to students and coordinate for the application form to be completed with Principal signature
and family photo. Applications should be sent to Ayako Mitsui as soon as possible this Term.
Ms Ayako Mitsui (Mitsui Travel)
Mobile: 0408 442 614
Phone: +61 2 9232 2720
Fax no: +61 2 9232 2705
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Japanese Teachers’ Association of NSW (JTAN) Inc.
ABN 94 045 344 808
PO Box 6453, North Sydney 2060
http://www.jtan.org.au
Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship 2017
The Monbukagakusho (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology - MEXT) offers
scholarships to Australian Citizens who wish to study at Japanese universities. Scholarship applications
are now OPEN for both the Undergraduate Category and the Research Category.
The deadline for applications is 15 June 2016. Application forms and details are available on the
Embassy of Japan website: http://www.au.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/mext_scholarship.html
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Mr Hideo Dekura and Mr Adam Liaw appointed as Japanese Cuisine Goodwill
Ambassadors for the promotion of Japanese cuisine
(An extract from the Embassy of Japan in Australia website)
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced 21 appointments of “Japanese
Cuisine Goodwill Ambassadors” on 26 February 2016, which included Mr Hideo Dekura and Mr
Adam Liaw from Australia. Starting in 2015 with the aim of promoting Japanese food and culinary
art overseas, it is the first time this year that the appointees outside of Japan were included. Both
Mr Dekura and Mr Liaw made significant contributions to the promotion of Japanese food culture
in Australia. We expect them to continue promoting the attractiveness of Japanese cuisine and
food culture through the media.
Mr Hideo Dekura
Since 1974 Mr Dekura has pioneered the catering services of Japanese food
in Australia. Currently he works as a food critic and Japanese cooking
instructor, while managing a Japanese cooking studio in North Sydney. He
has written over 18 books, and in 2007 received an award for the diffusion
of Japanese food overseas. He was also awarded a Foreign Minister’s
Commendation in 2015. Mr Hideo Dekura runs Japanese incursions and
excursions for students and teachers:
[email protected]
www.culinarysdekura.com
Mr Adam Liaw
After winning the popular TV program “Master Chef” in 2010, Mr Liaw rose
to stardom as a celebrity chef on TV and in newspapers and magazines. His
role in the TV series on SBS, “Destination Flavour, Japan” to introduce
traditional and regional Japanese food was well received and so was the
subsequent DVD. Mr Liaw writes regularly for the Good Food column
published by Fairfax.
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Japanese Teachers’ Association of NSW (JTAN) Inc.
ABN 94 045 344 808
PO Box 6453, North Sydney 2060
http://www.jtan.org.au
Japanese Film Screenings
‘An’
The upcoming film, ‘An’, is now showing at the Hayden Orpheum, Cremorne.
“Films with a background theme of food have a habit of making a strong emotional
connection, from Eat Drink Man Woman to Tampopo – the latest from Japanese director
Naomi Kawase is no exception.”
Please follow the link to view dates and times:
http://www.orpheum.com.au/wp-cinema/movie/OAN/AN/
Alternatively, ‘An’ will be released in Event Cinemas Australia
from May 12.
https://www.eventcinemas.com.au/Movie/An#cinemas=15
Sentaro runs a small bakery that serves dorayakis - pastries filled with
sweet red bean paste ("an"). When an old lady, Tokue, offers to help in
the kitchen he reluctantly accepts. But Tokue proves to have magic in
her hands when it comes to making "an". Thanks to her secret recipe, the
little business soon flourishes... And with time, Sentaro and Tokue will
open their hearts to reveal old wounds.
‘Only Yesterday’
From Studio Ghibli, celebrate the return of the masterpiece, ‘Only
Yesterday’. In cinemas for a limited time with a new English
soundtrack from May 5.
Please follow the link to find locations and dates.
https://www.madman.com.au/news/only-yesterday-screeninglocations/
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Japanese Teachers’ Association of NSW (JTAN) Inc.
ABN 94 045 344 808
PO Box 6453, North Sydney 2060
http://www.jtan.org.au
Japanese Books
Great resources for the classroom, as recommended by Sally Mizoshiri!
http://www.languagebooks.com.au/book/manabeshima-island-japan-oneisland-two-months-one-minicar-sixty-crabs-eighty-bites-and-fifty-shots-ofshochu.do
http://www.languagebooks.com.au/book/tokyo-on-foot-travels-in-thecitys-most-colorful-neighborhoods.do
http://www.languagebooks.com.au/book/japanese-celebrationscherry-blossoms-lanterns-and-stars.do
http://www.languagebooks.com.au/book/my-first-book-ofjapanese-words-an-abc-rhyming-book.do
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Japanese Teachers’ Association of NSW (JTAN) Inc.
ABN 94 045 344 808
PO Box 6453, North Sydney 2060
http://www.jtan.org.au
Job Opportunities
International Grammar School - Japanese teachers wanted
The International Grammar School has two temporary positions to fill in their Japanese Department.
One will be a full-time position with a focus on primary aged classes and the other will be part-time
(0.6 of a fulltime load, across 4 days) teaching a combination of primary and lower secondary classes.
Both positions are to commence from Term 3 (18 July) and will run through to the end of Term 4
replacing a staff member on leave.
Please view the following link for further details and application procedures.
http://www.seek.com.au/job/30769149?pos=13&type=standout&engineConfig=&userqueryid=59601
260206992881&tier=no_tier&whereid=
Language Officer – Part-time position available (Please see attached file for application)
The Languages and Culture team at Secondary Education (Learning and Teaching Directorate) seeks a
teacher to relieve as Language Officer for two days per week (Monday and Friday) from 27 April 2016
until 27 January 2017.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the team, and explore the role of the Language Officer.
The attached expression of interest should be submitted to Elisabeth Robertson, A/Coordinator,
Languages and Culture at [email protected] by 5pm, Friday 6 May
2016. Maximum length 4 pages.
Please contact Elisabeth on 02 9244 5385 if you require additional information.
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