Computer Assistance for Reading and Writing Japanese as a Foreign Language

Authors

  • Chris Houser Kinjo Gakuen University
  • Kinjo Gakuin
  • Shigeki Yokoi Nagoya University
  • Takami Yasuda Nagoya University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1558/cj.v19i3.541-549

Keywords:

Japanese as a Foreign Language, Mnemonics, Bilingual Dictionaries, Kanji

Abstract

Computers can aid students of Japanese as a foreign language (JFL) by rapidly teaching the language's 2000 written characters, automatically translating words and documents, and assisting with input of Japanese texts. This paper introduces and evaluates new software technologies that significantly ease the reading and writing of Japanese.

Author Biographies

  • Chris Houser, Kinjo Gakuen University

    Chris Houser (M.S., UCLA; Ph.D., Nagoya University) is Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Culture at Kinjo Gakuin University in Nagoya, Japan. His research combines human-computer interfaces with the educational use of technology, concentrating on the use of mobile phone email and new computer interfaces for language students.

  • Shigeki Yokoi, Nagoya University

    Shigeki Yokoi (Ph.D., Nagoya University) is Professor in the Graduate School of Human Informatics at Nagoya University in Japan. His research interests include computer graphics and vision.

  • Takami Yasuda, Nagoya University

    Takami Yasuda (Ph.D., Nagoya University) is Associate Professor in the Department of Information and Culture at Nagoya University in Japan. His research interests include the impact of the Internet on culture, especially on economics and education.

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Published

2013-01-14

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 3 (2002)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Houser, C., Gakuin, K., Yokoi, S., & Yasuda, T. (2013). Computer Assistance for Reading and Writing Japanese as a Foreign Language. CALICO Journal, 19(3), 541-549. https://doi.org/10.1558/cj.v19i3.541-549

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