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ERIC Number: EJ511998
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1995
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ISSN: ISSN-0883-2919
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A Historical Review of English in Japan (1600-1880).
Ike, Minoru
World Englishes, v14 n1 p3-11 Mar 1995
Reviews the early history of the English language in Japan, from its introduction in the early 17th century through the 20th century, focusing on the role of English in regard to education, nationalism, and modernization. Also discussed is the current status of English instruction in Japan. (16 references) (MDM)
Descriptors: Asian History, Diachronic Linguistics, Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Language Role, Modernization, Nationalism, Second Language Instruction
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Japan
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