Abstract
A computer aided language learning (CALL) system which, making use of the multimedia technology, teaches modality of the Japanese language to Koreans who wish to develop competence in communicating in Japanese was developed. Here, "modality" means a proposition which asserts or denies the possibility, impossibility, contingency, or necessity of its content. While Japanese grammar is generaly similar to Korean grammar, expressions of modality in the two languages are subtle difficult for a Korean. Specifications of forty three Japanese CALL (JCALL) system which have been made public were analyzed whith respect to syllabus contents, language teaching and learning theory, and medium used. Most of them are introductory learning aids for kana or kanji. There are few JCALL systems which aim at helping Japanese communication skills. Based on the above analysis, a JCALL system with the following features was developed in the recent study. 1) Syllabus content is Japanese modality expression. 2) The system is based on the functionnal-notional approach. 3) The system can smultaneously present sound, visual image and conversational text. 4) Hyper Card software is used. 5) A roll play subsystem is included.
