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Based on A Survey Data Collected from Chinese-Speaking Learners.
Yihui XIA
2020 Volume 26 Issue 2 Pages
98-99
Published: 2020
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In Japanese and Chinese, mimetic words have significant differences in pronunciation and pattern, and it is difficult to master these Japanese (Chen, 1984). In order to facilitate the comprehension of Japanese mimetic words, this present study examines the learning situation of the mimetic words that represent laughing. A questionnaire regarding mimetic words is conducted on 104 students. Its results show that Chinese learners have not mastered mimetic words even if these words are used in the comics where the contexts of these words are described. My research demonstrates that acquiring the characteristics of mimetic words, such as "ri" affixes and repetition forms, is useful in learning mimetic words.
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Eiko MIZUNO
2020 Volume 26 Issue 2 Pages
100-101
Published: 2020
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This research is to investigate the foreign student's causal attribution and solutions of conflicts at a private Japanese language school. The survey was conducted "3 months after the start of the semester" and "just before graduation". As a result, there were common trends in both attribution and solutions. Regarding solutions, "to encourage learning for oneself and for one's future" was highly evaluated among the entire conflicts in both periods. In the future, I would like to implement the solution that were considered to be the most effective by students, and investigate the effectiveness of it.
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From Empathy to Understanding
Naoko MORIKAWA
2020 Volume 26 Issue 2 Pages
102-103
Published: 2020
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An accurate understanding of the meaning of an example sentence cannot be separated from the example's surrounding context. In instruction fostering comprehension of an example sentence, an accurate understanding of the sentence's meaning must occur in combination with its background context. In this study, advanced learners were asked to rank JLPT N1-level textbook example sentences and reconstruct their contexts. It was shown that examples that are easy to comprehend have high empathy to learners, and there is strong immediacy between understanding of the meaning of the sentence and evocation of its context.
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Yiqin HU
2020 Volume 26 Issue 2 Pages
104-105
Published: 2020
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Compliment is frequently used to express our appreciation to others and maintain good interpersonal relationships. The author made a survey to 63 Japanese native speakers and 59 Chinese native speakers, trying to find out the characteristics of compliment in both languages. The author explains the results of the survey based on social and cultural background of Japan and China.
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Pertaining to the Sequence of Teacher Feedback and Peer Response
Megumi YOSHIOKA
2020 Volume 26 Issue 2 Pages
106-107
Published: 2020
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For the purpose of enhancing the composition skill of language students, there are two major different feedbacks, which are "teacher feedback" and "peer response". In this research, targeting the two intermediate/advanced level Japanese language students originally from Europe, two different composition tasks are given to them with different sequence of two feedbacks. In one composition task, teacher feedback is given first and peer response last, and in another composition task, the opposite sequence is taken. And their reactions are analyzed from the viewpoint of how they respond to the feedbacks given to their sentences and modify their original sentences, after each different feedback is given.
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Sochea KOEUN, Hifumi ONI
2020 Volume 26 Issue 2 Pages
108-109
Published: 2020
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In this study, I will report on the practice of the beginner textbook "Japanese Doremi" and the class of "Japanese Jump". "Japanese Doremi" is designed for children with many words that can be used in daily life at school and at home. It is also easy-to-understand with explanations in grammar, contains simple kanji, and keeps the children engaged without getting tired. On the other hand, in the sequel "Japanese Jump," the number of people utilizing the text is decreasing. This is probably due to the few grammatical explanationsand example sentences. This compares the teaching methods, explains the textbook problem, and shows the lessons of the two textbooks.
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Naoyuki HASHIMOTO
2020 Volume 26 Issue 2 Pages
110-111
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I conducted an analysis of a list of reading materials in Japanese language textbooks by topic using the “Japanese Language Textbook Reading Materials List by Topic”. I also introduced examples of how this list can be used along with the details of its creation. The list categorizes 3250 reading materials into 100 topics from 185 Japanese language textbooks published to date. My analysis of the list provided an overview of the topics that have been addressed in Japanese language education to date. Further, I suggested using the list by introducing “extensive reading by topic” which encourages systematic vocabulary acquisition and “SDGs to learn using Japanese language textbooks” as content-oriented education.
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Michisuke MIYAMA
2020 Volume 26 Issue 2 Pages
112-113
Published: 2020
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In “An Introduction to Japanese Society and Culture” class, the author used “The World Café”style of discussion, which he had used in a previous school. The effects of using “The World Café” include: creating an atmosphere conducive to conversation, increasing the number of opportunities to speak, gathering the opinions of all participants, increasing awareness of participation, increasing satisfaction, and creating a connection between participants. The author verified whether such effects were actually seen by analyzing student questionnaires. As a result, it was found that “The World Café” discussion was especially effective in encouraging active participation, broadening ideas and improving the ability to explain, leading to a deeper understanding of Japanese society and culture.
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Ryoko NAGAI
2020 Volume 26 Issue 2 Pages
114-115
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Sticky notes are often used in various business situations, including brainstorming sessions, where fluid ideas are cast into shape. However, sticky notes are relatively difficult to use and pose users with questions of how to summarize succinctly, how to use them in discussions, and so on. Foreigners need professional guidance on how to use sticky notes in Japanese business. This paper introduces industry research to sticky notes in a business Japanese class. The present paper examines the applied possibilities and issues relevant to the provision of instructions for business users' facility with sticky notes.
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How Learners Behave in Group Discussions
Mayuko TEZUKA
2020 Volume 26 Issue 2 Pages
116-117
Published: 2020
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This study aims to observe and examine how learners of Japanese grammar behave and interact with one another in group works in a flipped classroom. In this specific classroom model, it is the learners who are mainly involved, with the engagement among learners being more important than the conventional teacher–learner interaction. This study looks into the difference between active groups, where learners keenly interact among each other, and non-active groups, where learners are more reserved with one another. The groups were mainly observed and learners were seen giving assessments, questions, and comments to each other. In addition, the study also analyzed the behavior of learners through a conversation analysis in order to promote their overall level of conversation.
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Based on the Newspaper Articles “Moving to Japan”
Tomoko YAMAZAKI
2020 Volume 26 Issue 2 Pages
118-119
Published: 2020
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In this article, the author reports on and discusses a reading activity carried out in the class “Comparative cultural studies”, a specialized subject of the Faculty of Education, centered on newspaper articles detailing the actual situation of foreigners living in Japan. Since all students enrolled in this class are international students aiming to pass the N1 level of JLPT, the author introduced CLIL guidelines and peer learning methods, and set the goal: “To cooperate within the group, enhance Japanese language proficiency together, and deepen the understanding of learning content together.” During the activity, the students would summarize and present the contents of the articles in their own words, after having first read them out aloud. The audience was urged to ask one or more questions concerning their classmates’ presentations, confirming their understanding of the articles.
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Masuyo SUGIYAMA
2020 Volume 26 Issue 2 Pages
120-121
Published: 2020
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The purpose of this class was to encourage students to learn by themselves by providing a place where students can input and output their learnings through the theatrical approaches. Themes covered included everyday life, intercultural experiences and environmental issues. By conducting research and observation of these themes, students discussed, created a drama each class and worked together to solve problems. In the process, students commented that they noticed each other’ diversity, refined their social skills and realized the importance of teamwork. Students' feedback emphasized that warm-up activities have eased embarrassment and fear of failure, making it easier to discuss and express themselves.
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Ryozo SASAKI, Takayuki HASEGAWA
2020 Volume 26 Issue 2 Pages
122-123
Published: 2020
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This paper reports on the creation of a mathematical karuta, using a Japanese traditional playing card game to study mathematical terms in Japanese. Before creating Mathematical Karuta, the authors have compared the mathematics curricula of upper secondary schools in Malaysia and Japan and located differences. To close the gap, we designed learning material for students that enables them to continuously practice the content. The first author found that karuta makes it possible to read and listen to Japanese while his children were simultaneously playing kanji karuta. The authors discussed applying the features of kanji karuta to studying mathematical terms in Japanese. In this paper, the authors explain the usage of mathematical karuta and show some examples of the developed cards.
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Yuko FUJITA
2020 Volume 26 Issue 2 Pages
124-125
Published: 2020
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The study investigated the contribution of instruction on listening strategies and dictogloss for a learner of Japanese at the intermediate level. The instruction also included a journal of listening activities by the learner. A questionnaire on listening strategies and an interview about the course were conducted. The data showed increased use of listening strategies and perceived effectiveness of strategies. Learner's confidence in listening comprehension also increased through perceived improvement in note-taking and grammar skills by dictogloss. Such perception was supported by the progressive reproduction rate in the texts with increased difficulty, suggesting improved listening skills.
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A Trial Curriculum in a Classroom for Extensive Reading
Takako OKOSHI, Naoko ASAI, Kaori NAKAMURA
2020 Volume 26 Issue 2 Pages
126-127
Published: 2020
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Extensive reading is generally considered as input learning by reading. However, as extensive reading is not believed to enhance a class's comprehensive learning effect unless accompanied with output after reading, ways for extensive reading to lead to output must be considered. Therefore, in this research, an extensive reading class with output is implemented and those results are examined to develop a curriculum design for an extensive reading class. As a result, learners are observed to learn using metacognitive strategies through repeating various output activities. Thus, an extensive reading class with output is assumed to provide a high learning effect to learners.
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Li GUO
2020 Volume 26 Issue 2 Pages
128-129
Published: 2020
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Since Berlin & Kay proposed a linguistic color model that describes the typology and evolution of color word systems, research on color words has become actively. In this study, I analyzed sentences from the BCCWJ Corpus and The Beijing Language University BCC Corpus, and examined emotional expressions using Japanese and Chinese color words. The results are summarized as follows. Firstly, color words often used with body expressions when expressing emotions. In particular, the facial part often expresses emotion. Secondly, from the point of view of cognitive linguistics, color words are use metonymy to express emotions, most often to indicate causes in results. There are many patterns that result in a change in physical condition due to a change in certain emotions. Finally, colors are often used to express negative emotions.
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A survey of Vietnamese Learners
Thi Thanh Thao PHAM
2020 Volume 26 Issue 2 Pages
130-131
Published: 2020
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Among Japanese compound verbs, those expressing aspect lack corresponding expressions in Vietnamese as well as many other languages including Chinese, English and Korean. Production of such verbs by learners of Japanese is extremely low. However, this paper distinguishes lack of production of a linguistic form and understanding of that form. Focusing on the compound verb “-dasu”, it analyzes acceptability judgements by Vietnamese learners and Japanese native speakers, observes learners' understanding of compound verbs, and proposes more effective pedagogical methods for their instruction.
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In Order to “Increase the Satisfaction of Exchange Students”
Kôji HAGIHARA
2020 Volume 26 Issue 2 Pages
132-133
Published: 2020
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At the author's university, the exchange program is being promoted with the slogan "increasing the satisfaction of exchange students", and the educational practice of the author can be evaluated based on their satisfaction. Therefore, as part of the advanced Japanese class, the author made students read an introductory article on economics, which discussed university enrollment in Japan. They were then given data such as actual tuition fees and living expenses, and were made to compare the costs and benefits of studying abroad with those of their home universities before finally presenting their findings. It is a classroom practice that strengthens the sense of satisfaction in exchange students by perceiving and discussing the benefits gained from studying abroad.
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Keiko HORI
2020 Volume 26 Issue 2 Pages
134-135
Published: 2020
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This is a report on the development of teaching materials on Japanese tense and aspect for intermediate and advanced learners and teachers to organize their knowledge. The materials focus on the following topics: 1)the function of TA, 2)grammatical phenomena of TEIRU such as continuation of an action, resultant state, habitual/repeated action, simple state, and lasting effect, 3)the differences between TA and TEITA, 4)TEIRU to express consideration for the listener, aiming at supporting learners to establish smooth interpersonal relationships using Japanese. In addition, by minimizing the use of grammatical terms and effectively utilizing corpora to create examples, we have tried to simplify the activities related to learning and practicing the Japanese language.
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From the Viewpoint of Official Learning Guidelines
Chaochao ZHAO
2020 Volume 26 Issue 2 Pages
136-137
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The purpose of this study is to clarify the factual situation and problems of writing education for students majored in Japanese language at Chinese universities. We first analyze the Official Learning Guidelines, and examine the philosophy, goals, contents and methods prescribed. In addition, interviews were conducted with two learners, and by analyzing the case studies of these learners, it was clarified whether the situation of the actual composition guidance was correct and whether it was in line with the philosophy of the education guidelines.
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A Case Study in the Intermediate Class
Shizuka MOTODA, Ryoko HONDA
2020 Volume 26 Issue 2 Pages
138-139
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"MANABIAI" is a teaching method proposed by Nishikawa (2010) and practiced mainly in Japanese school education. In "MANABIAI," the goal is "everyone can understand" and "abandon nobody". By introducing "MANABIAI," the effect of increasing the sense of community in the class and increasing the autonomy of the learners can be expected. There is also an advantage that it can be easily applied when learners of various levels study in the same class. In this article, based on the practice of the authors, we will describe how to introduce "MANABIAI" into Japanese language education.
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Shino TAKAHASHI
2020 Volume 26 Issue 2 Pages
140-141
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As the numbers of foreigners living in Japan increase, there are proposals on how the Japanese can effectively communicate with foreigners but they are not fully utilized. Even when making an educational video for international students with zero-level Japanese, the conversations had to be edited because some of the Japanese volunteers did not agree with the use of language. In this report, an interview with the Japanese volunteer who participated in the making of the video will be used to illuminate the situation and issues when Japanese receive international students with zero-level Japanese.
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Based on Learners' Errors Frequently Appearing in Composition
Mitsuko KIDO, Asagi KATO, Yasushi KOIKE, Yukiko HIRAKATA(TAKAHASHI), S ...
2020 Volume 26 Issue 2 Pages
142-143
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This study reports on the development of a guidebook to support intermediate-to-advanced-level students learning academic Japanese composition, and discusses the use of prototype materials in composition classes. Based on the results of composition analysis of the intermediate-to-advanced learners in our university, we selected six learning items in which learners often make mistakes, and created PowerPoint materials and exercises. By sharing these materials at all intermediate-to-advanced levels, and using them in classes, it was possible to promote learners' understanding of the above items. In addition, the efficiency of class preparation was improved. We aim to make shared learning resources accessible to both teachers and learners in an easy-to-use content and format.
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