Readers Guide to Intermediate Japanese - Softcover

Watt, Yasuko Ito; Rubinger, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0824820479 ISBN 13: 9780824820473

Publisher: University of Hawaii Press, 1998

Synopsis

The aim of this book is to help students struggling to become proficient in reading Japanese. It fills a gap in the expanding literature on Japanese-language instruction by focusing exclusively on patterns and expressions found in the written language.

Although many pedagogical aids to learning the spoken language are available, there is very little to guide students who are trying to master the complexities of the written language. Based on the authors' extensive experience in teaching third- and fourth-year Japanese at American universities, the Reader's Guide to Intermediate Japanese provides student-friendly explanations and examples for phrases that occur with high frequency in written-style Japanese.

Of particular value are the numerous cross-references, which make difficult verb endings much easier to access than do dictionaries, textbooks, or grammar books, where they are often embedded in lengthy grammatical discussions. English renderings, Japanese synonyms, brief structural notes, and example sentences with English translations provide quick access to an alphabetical listing of entries. Readings are provided for all Chinese characters used in the examples so that students can readily understand them without having to consult a character dictionary.

About this title

About the Author

Watt is assistant professor of Japanese and coordinator of the Japanese language program at Indiana University.

Language Notes

Text: English, Japanese

Edition details

• Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0824820479
• ISBN 13: 9780824820473
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 296