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A Yen for Business: Language Learning for Specific Purposes ‐ A Japanese Example
Author(s) -
Austin Theresa,
Nakayama Chisako,
Oda Akiko,
Urabe Sadako,
Ley Yoshiko
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
foreign language annals
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.258
H-Index - 49
eISSN - 1944-9720
pISSN - 0015-718X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1944-9720.1994.tb01202.x
Subject(s) - selection (genetic algorithm) , computer science , mathematics education , language acquisition , engineering management , psychology , engineering , artificial intelligence
The following paper chronicles the steps taken in developing a curricular project to design, implement, and evaluate a simulation business course for beginners learning Japanese at the university level. The steps in developing the program, from the selection of materials to the evaluation of the entire project, are presented together with insights gained from the experience and suggestions for improvement. The paper concludes with issues that are still unresolved and new directions to explore.