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Product Identifiers
PublisherYale University Press
ISBN-10030010958X
ISBN-139780300109580
eBay Product ID (ePID)23038286835
Product Key Features
Number of Pages352 Pages
Publication NameLiving Japanese : Diversity in Language and Lifestyles
LanguageJpn,Eng
Publication Year2006
SubjectJapanese
TypeLanguage Course
Subject AreaForeign Language Study
AuthorKaren Colligan-Taylor
SeriesConversations with Native Speakers Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback / Mixed Lot
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight22.4 Oz
Item Length9.9 in
Item Width7.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2006-048314
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal495.682421
SynopsisLiving Japanese: Diversity in Language and Lifestyles (Ikita Nihongo: samazama na kotoba, samazama na seikatsu) draws students into the lives of thirty-three Japanese from ages seven to seventy-five. As students listen to diverse viewpoints on cultural and social issues, they will develop an extensive vocabulary and become accustomed to natural speech and linguistic differences. The workbook contains a transcription of all interviews, a cultural introduction to each topic, a complete vocabulary list, and grammar explanations. Furigana are provided in the transcriptions and notes to facilitate reading. Discussion questions encourage students to research the topics further, to think about and discuss recurrent themes, to speak or write about the topic in terms of their own culture or experience, and to seek out the views of native speakers. The DVD/workbook will facilitate development of the five major skill areas delineated in the National Standards for Japanese Language Learning. A DVD of spontaneous interviews exploring twenty topics, including: Family, living environment, household crafts, architecture Farming for health, eating habits in a fast-paced society Issues faced by children, working women, and the elderly Student life; views of marriage among young people Anime, manga, revival of traditional arts Ways of viewing and valuing nature, environmental education Buddhist thought on the interrelatedness of all things Japanese songs and their context Childhood memories, including school life during World War II Linguistic differences, Japanese Sign Language, "Living Japanese: Diversity in Language and Lifestyles (Ikita Nihongo: samazama na kotoba, samazama na seikatsu)" draws students into the lives of thirty-three Japanese from ages seven to seventy-five. As students listen to diverse viewpoints on cultural and social issues, they will develop an extensive vocabulary and become accustomed to natural speech and linguistic differences. The workbook contains a transcription of all interviews, a cultural introduction to each topic, a complete vocabulary list, and grammar explanations. "Furigana" are provided in the transcriptions and notes to facilitate reading. Discussion questions encourage students to research the topics further, to think about and discuss recurrent themes, to speak or write about the topic in terms of their own culture or experience, and to seek out the views of native speakers. The DVD/workbook will facilitate development of the five major skill areas delineated in the National Standards for Japanese Language Learning. A DVD of spontaneous interviews exploring twenty topics, including: . Family, living environment, household crafts, architecture. Farming for health, eating habits in a fast-paced society. Issues faced by children, working women, and the elderly. Student life; views of marriage among young people. Anime, manga, revival of traditional arts. Ways of viewing and valuing nature, environmental education. Buddhist thought on the interrelatedness of all things. Japanese songs and their context.Childhood memories, including school life during World War II. Linguistic differences, Japanese Sign Language", This book draws students into the lives of thirty-three Japanese from age seven to seventy-five. As students listen to diverse viewpoints on cultural and social issues, they will develop an extensive vocabulary and become accustomed to natural speech and linguistic differences. This DVD/workbook package is an ideal tool for conversation courses and an engaging resource for intermediate and advanced language and culture classes. Individuals returning from study or work in Japan will find the package an enjoyable way to maintain or build language skills.
LC Classification NumberPL539.5.E5C65 2007
