About this item
This is the first book devoted to exploring issues of learning written Japanese, focusing on the challenges the writing system poses for the second language learner. It weaves together previous research on Japanese second language acquisition and kanji learning with original studies on self-regulation and kanji learning strategies. It provides the most comprehensive overview of the Japanese writing system and kanji learning to date; helps further our understanding of second language writing acquisition and offers new directions for research in the wider fields of language learning strategies, motivation and self-regulation. Each chapter concludes with a brief discussion of the implications of the content of the chapter for the Japanese language learner, instructor and researcher.
About the Author
Heath Rose is an associate professor of applied linguistics in the Department of Education at the University of Oxford, focusing on language teacher training. He holds a PhD from the University of Sydney, and has taught in Australia, Japan, Ireland, and the UK. Publications include articles in Applied Linguistics, Higher Education, ELT Journal, and Modern Language Journal. Personal website: www.heathrose.net
