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Neoterism: Exploring Bicultural Identity Transformation is a presentation which introduces a new term coined by Yujiro Shimogori. Neoterism implies the emergence of a new, modern frame of mind and self-authority through the process of regulating two cultural identities. In a time when plurality of existence is a common place, neoterism attempts to promote connection between cultures let alone concinnating a new, globally oriented existence. The session integrates the concept of liberation and diversity by offering a new outlook and goal of bilingual education. Bilingual education is not only about acquiring two languages, but when constructed, offered, and guided properly should provide the opportunity for an individual to become a global, change agent. The bilingual learner embarks on a path in which he or she can be liberated from the confinements and restrictions of ones cultural views, and come in touch with plurality of life, yet be able to stand balanced in a diversifying world. Neoterism attempts to define a new goal for bilingual learners in the unfolding twenty-first century.About The HostYujiro Shimogori has a Master's degree in Education with emphasis in Human Development & Psychology from Harvard University, and a Ph.D. degree in Education with focus in Bilingual Education from San Diego State University. He is a 14 year veteran as a primary, secondary, and higher education educator and researcher in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Tokyo. Educated, lived and worked in Japan and the US, he is bilingual and bicultural, and proficient in Japanglish as well. His research interests include bicultural identity development, bilingualism, culturally relevant pedagogy, and second language acquisition. Shimogori enjoys visiting new places, taking long walks, and watching baseball, judo, kendo, NFL games, and sumo.