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Direct linkMonceri, Flavia – Language and Intercultural Communication, 2003
The "Self" is a core notion in Western philosophy, which mainly defined it as an "autarchic individual", dependent on no "Other" whatsoever. Such a prevailing definition fails to recognise that just the "Other" is needed to properly define the "Self". As a result, Western mainstream philosophy…
Descriptors: Philosophy, Cultural Pluralism, Intercultural Communication, Epistemology
Peer reviewedNishiyama, Sen – World Englishes, 1995
Discusses the indirect style and vocabulary that many Japanese use when expressing themselves in English, explaining how the sequencing of information expressed in Japanese differs from the usual sequence in English. Also reviewed are the social norms that affect how Japanese communicate in English. (five references) (MDM)
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedScholefield, Wendy – Babel: Australia, 1997
Focuses on the teaching of English as a foreign language (EFL) in Japan and describes Charles Fries' influence in the field, the teaching methods used, and the preservice and continuing education of EFL teachers there. The article expresses the hope that this experience will improve cross-cultural understanding between Australian educators and…
Descriptors: Culture Contact, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Grammar
Honna, Nobuyuki – JALT Journal, 1980
Addressing the common misconception that Japan is a mono-ethnic, mono-cultural, and monolingual society, this article focuses on several areas of sociolinguistic concern. It discusses: (1) the bimodalism of the Japanese deaf population between Japanese Sign Language as native language and Japanese Spoken Language as acquired second language; (2)…
Descriptors: Cultural Interrelationships, Cultural Pluralism, Deafness, Diglossia
Yashiro, Kyoko – 1988
A discussion of the teaching and learning of English as an international language (EIL) makes two proposals. First, the teaching of EIL in Japan should not lead to premature replacement of native English with Japanese English as a model or goal of English education. The change should be in the direction of nurturing communicative competence, and…
Descriptors: Advanced Courses, Communicative Competence (Languages), Cultural Context, Curriculum Design
Download full textClankie, Shawn M. – 2000
This paper examines efforts to save rapidly declining indigenous languages around the world. The entire process of language preservation and revitalization is a massive undertaking that requires immense long-term planning and support. These problems extend well beyond the linguistic concerns of the language itself. Language policy is inherently…
Descriptors: African Languages, Bilingual Education Programs, Bilingualism, Cultural Pluralism
Gutow, Howard, Ed. – Cross Currents, 1978
This issue of "Cross Currents" includes the following articles: "The Japanese Concept of Hanashi-Kata and Its Potential Influence on Foreign Language Acquisition" by James R. Bowers; "Linguistic Relativity and Foreign Language Learning" by Ronald Taubitz; "On Being a Sansei English Teacher in Japan" by Ruth…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Contrastive Linguistics, Cultural Traits, Educational Policy
