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Advanced Japanese: Communication in Context Noriko Ishihara, Hosei University, Japan and Magara Maeda, University of Wisconsin, River Falls, USA
This innovative advanced level course in Japanese teaches appropriate language use in real life situations. With an emphasis on listening and speaking skills, the course takes a descriptive approach, demonstrating the variations that exist among Japanese speakers. Authentic sample dialogues demonstrate a range of generally preferred language uses, giving the student the tools to communicate in an effective and culturally appropriate manner. Organized according to frequently used functions of speech, such as requesting, apologizing, refusing and thanking and complimenting, Advanced Japanese presents commonly-used expressions and typical speech routines, providing the learner with the opportunity to familiarize themselves with their usage within the social context. Advanced Japanese: Communication in Context not only introduces commonly-used formulaic expressions, but also teaches learners how Japanese speakers assess crucial contextual factors such as relative social status, level of familiarity, and content of speech as they interpret a message and use language to convey their intentions. Key features of the textbook include: • exercises throughout, including ‘core’ and ‘optional’ activities
• focus on social and cultural aspects
• authentic sample dialogues
• self-assessment section in each chapter
• unit summaries, grammar notes and role-play activities • full support provided through teachers’ guide, transcripts, and online resource materials • a Companion Website with audio files to accompany the dialogues within the textbook.
January 2010: 246x174: 352pp Pb: 978-0-415-77708-7: $62.95 eBook: 978-0-203-86087-8
Companion Website Features: • audio: MP3’s to accompany the listening exercises in the book along with the downloadable transcripts • additional online exercises: optional extension exercises for students wishing to go beyond those in the book • teacher’s guide: downloadable Japanese and English versions • additional resources: ideas for expansion, photo library, sample syllabi, sample quizzes/tests, lesson plans (including user contributions). The Companion Website can be found at: http://cw.routledge.com/textbooks/9780414777087 Advanced Japanese: Communication in Context is the ideal resource for all intermediate to advanced learners of Japanese. The course is also an invaluable tool for anyone involved in the teaching of Japanese language.
The Japanese Stage-Step Course Wako Tawa, Amherst College, Massachusetts, USA The Japanese Stage-Step Course is a fully integrated language course from beginner through to intermediate level, combining cohesive grammar instruction with functional examples and practices to build a solid foundation in the four key skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. The course includes the core text, The Grammar Textbook, Workbooks 1 and 2, Writing Practice Book, audio material on CDs or in MP3 format, and a Companion Website. Companion Website Features: downloadable Kanji quizzes • videos and visual aids • audio transcripts for CDs.
The Grammar Textbook An understanding of grammar is essential for students aiming to achieve a high level of proficiency in Japanese. Written by an experienced teacher, The Stage-Step Course: The Grammar Textbook provides a step-by-step guide to Japanese grammar. With clear, accessible explanations and relevant examples to put each grammatical point into context, the Grammar provides a meaningful framework to develop the key skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. The book is divided into the following four stages: • Stage One: Building a Foundation
• Stage Two: Towards More Complex Structures
• Stage Three: Adding Sophistication
• Stage Four: Referencing.
Each lesson is accompanied by detailed vocabulary, conversation practice and reading exercises in the separate two workbooks to enable students to put into practice what they have learnt and consolidate their knowledge. The course also includes the Writing Practice Book, audio material on CDs or in MP3 format and a Companion Website. June 2009: 246 x 189: 536pp • Pb: 978-0-415-77605-9: $59.95 • Writing Practice eBook: 978-0-203-88233-7 • Pb: 978-0-415-77612-7: $36.95
Workbook 1 and 2 October 2009: 297 x 210: 416pp Workbook 1 Pb: 978-0-415-77606-6: $45.95 • CD 1: 978-0-415-77603-5: $30.95 Workbook 2 Pb: 978-0-415-77611-0: $59.95 • CD 2: 978-0-415-77787-2: $39.95 For more information visit: www.routledge.com/9780415776059 Visit the Companion Website at: http://cw.routledge.com/textbooks/japanese-stage-step-course
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