Learning Japanese in the network society / edited by Kazuko Nakajima.

Format:

Book

Conference/Event

Contributor:

Nakajima, Kazuko, 1936-

Conference Name:

International Conference on Computer Technology and Japanese Language Education (2nd : 1999 : University of Toronto)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Japanese language--Study and teaching--Congresses.

Japanese language.

Japanese language--Computer-assisted instruction for foreign speakers--Congresses.

Japanese language--Computer-assisted instruction for foreign speakers.

Japanese language--Study and teaching.

Genre:

Conference papers and proceedings.

Physical Description:

xix, 204 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Calgary : University of Calgary Press, [2002]

Summary:

Japanese is one of the most difficult languages to learn for English-speaking students, but emerging technologies are making revolutionary changes that are easing the learning curve. Learning Japanese in the Network Society addresses current issues of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) shared by language-teaching professionals in the new global network society, focusing on teaching and learning Japanese as a second language. This book is a comprehensive resource on the current status of CALL and is essential reference material for any university course in Japanese and East Asian studies.

The work in this volume emerged from previously unpublished presentations by Japanese scholars at the International Conference on Computer Technology and Japanese Language education held recently at the University of Toronto.

Contents:

Part I Language Learning in the Network Society

1 Using Multimedia in the Network Society / Kanji Akahori 1

2 Developing CALL Software / Michio Tsutsui 25

Part II Database-Supported Language Education

3 A Gradual Approach to Technology-Based Instruction / Hilofumi Yamamoto 41

4 Analyzing Japanese Textbooks Using the Vocabulary and Kanji Level Checker / Yoshiko Kawamura 71

5 Internet-Based Self-Assessment for Language Skills / Yasu-Hiko Tohsaku, Hilofumi Yamamoto 89

Part III Learner Autonomy and Academic Language Learning

6 Learning Through Target Language Texts / Jim Cummins 105

7 Audio Tapes for the Shinsho Library: Self-Study Reading Materials / Yoko Suzuki, Hiroko Chinen Quackenbush, Yuri Shimizu 123

8 Teaching Heritage Language: Individualized Learning / Masako O. Doulgas 145

Part IV Collaboration and Copyright

9 Copyright in Japan and Distribution of the CASTEL/J Database / Akifumi Oikawa 173.

Notes:

Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Computer Technology and Japanese Language Education, held at the University of Toronto, Aug. 22-25, 1999.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

155238070X

OCLC:

48906351