Japanese Language Teaching

Examines the practical aspects of the acquisition of Japanese as a second language, underpinned by theory and research. This title is of interest to postgraduates studying second language acquisition and applied linguistics. Each chapter examines theory and progresses to a consideration of the practical design of tasks for teaching. Japanese Language Teaching examines the practical aspects of the acquisition of Japanese as a second language, underpinned by current theory and research. Each chapter examines the theory and practice of language teaching, and progresses to a consideration of the practical design of tasks for teaching. The final section applies theory and practice to an empirical case study, drawn from a classroom with Japanese as a second language. With its emphasis on practice underpinned by contemporary theory, this book will be of interest to postgraduates studying second language acquisition and applied linguistics.