Learn Japanese: New College Text , Volume II

Young, John

ISBN 10: 0824808819 / ISBN 13: 9780824808815

Published by University of Hawaii Press, US, 1984

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After fifteen printings, the Learn Japanese: College Text series has been s ubstantially revised. The incorporated revisions grew out of the authors' d ecade and more of classroom experience. Revisions were also made in accorda nce with recommendations proposed by instructors who have used the Learn Ja panese series. The new edition, which reflects recent trends in language te aching, continues to emphasize an integrated approach in which speaking, he aring, reading, and writing Japanese all contribute to the language learnin g process. - The most significant improvement is the addition of Culture Notes to help clarify the sociolinguistic context in which the language is used. Since J apanese modes of communication are highly situational, the student of Japan ese needs to be made aware of the different contexts in which speakers inte ract. Culture Notes, used in conjunction with Grammar Notes, Dialogs, and U seful Expressions, show how an understanding of cultural values and human r elationships can enhance the student's mastery of language skills. - A new approach to language learning is used throughout the revised editio n. The new sociolinguistic approach (which encourages the "generation of di scourse") is integrated with the original pattern approach (which encourage s the "generation of sentences"). - Many components of the first edition, such as Sentence Patterns, Grammar Notes, and Reviews, have been revised and/or rearranged. The result is a cl earer, more natural, and more functional presentation of the Japanese langu age. The four volumes of Learn Japanese: New College Text were prepared by the Asian Division of the University.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Learn Japanese: New College Text , Volume II
• Publisher: University of Hawaii Press, US
• Publication Date: 1984
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0824808819
• ISBN 13: 9780824808815
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Japan::Learning Japanese

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Synopsis

After fifteen printings, the Learn Japanese: College Text series has been substantially revised. The incorporated revisions grew out of the authors' decade and more of classroom experience. Revisions were also made in accordance with recommendations proposed by instructors who have used the Learn Japanese series. The new edition, which reflects recent trends in language teaching, continues to emphasize an integrated approach in which speaking, hearing, reading, and writing Japanese all contribute to the language learning process.

- The most significant improvement is the addition of Culture Notes to help clarify the sociolinguistic context in which the language is used. Since Japanese modes of communication are highly situational, the student of Japanese needs to be made aware of the different contexts in which speakers interact. Culture Notes, used in conjunction with Grammar Notes, Dialogs, and Useful Expressions, show how an understanding of cultural values and human relationships can enhance the student's mastery of language skills.
- A new approach to language learning is used throughout the revised edition. The new sociolinguistic approach (which encourages the "generation of discourse") is integrated with the original pattern approach (which encourages the "generation of sentences").
- Many components of the first edition, such as Sentence Patterns, Grammar Notes, and Reviews, have been revised and/or rearranged. The result is a clearer, more natural, and more functional presentation of the Japanese language.

The four volumes of Learn Japanese: New College Text were prepared by the Asian Division of the University of Maryland University College and are published by the University of Hawaii Press.

From the Back Cover

The new edition, which reflects recent trends in language teaching, continues to emphasize an integrated approach in which speaking, hearing, reading, and writing Japanese all contribute to the language-learning process.