"This book explores second language learning through a study of seven adult learners enrolled in a year-long program of Japanese language instruction. The research, grounded in a learner-centered sociocognitive framework, examines interactions between learners, their peers, and …
"Over the last thirty years, two social developments have occurred that have led to a need for change in language policy in Japan. One is the increase in the number of migrants needing opportunities to learn Japanese as a second language, the other is the influence of electronic…
"Japanese: A Comprehensive Grammar is a complete reference guide to modern Japanese grammar. Accessible and systematic, it is suitable for students at all levels, whether independent learners or on taught courses." "Presented in alphabetical order, the grammar points are clear a…
Within the field of Japanese linguistics, few areas have generated as much controversy as the morpheme wa; traditionally described as a marker of old or contrasted information, its function as a discourse marker has also been studied. This work aims to deepen the understanding o…
"The New Nelson Japanese-English Character Dictionary is a major revision of Dr. Andrew N. Nelson's award-winning classic The Modern Reader's Japanese-English Character Dictionary."--BOOK JACKET. "Most importantly, the task of looking up a main-entry kanji has been simplified wi…
