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Xu, Jinyue – Online Submission, 2022
While anime is well-recognized as a significant motivator of Japanese language learners today, idol fandom, though served as an equally strong source of motivation for some learners, receives far less academic attention. This paper is a preliminary exploration of idol fandom's role in fueling the Japanese language-learning process. Through…
Descriptors: Japanese, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Fiction
Zhang, Yuyang – Online Submission, 2020
This paper will analyze the function of final particle "yo", and factors that may affect the use of "yo" in order to avoid FTAs if there is any. The data used in this paper is a transcription of a 10-minute unscripted excerpt from a Japanese comedy variety show called "Shabekuri 007". The excerpt was first aired on…
Descriptors: Japanese, Language Usage, Form Classes (Languages), Language Research
Al-Jarf, Reima – Online Submission, 2023
This study aimed to explore the magazines and topics that female college students like to read, and the topics that senior and junior high school reading textbooks contain. Findings of questionnaire-surveys with female college students at King Saud University revealed that 77% of the students read women's magazines; 77% like to read about fashion…
Descriptors: Females, Islam, Religious Factors, Foreign Countries
Kimitris, Petros N. – Online Submission, 2017
The present study was designed to explore the role of Rebousi et al's primary 6th grade history school book in evaluating the experience of a nation but also to examine the causes behind the reactions of political parties, historians and the wider public. History books and politics have very deep roots that reflect on old responsibilities,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Grade 6, Elementary School Students, History Instruction
Islam, Anwarul; Islam, Nasirul – Online Submission, 2008
Open and distance learning system meanly based on different types of media to impart education to the learners. Bangladesh Open University (BOU) offered education through open and distance learning system. There are two largest programs one is Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and another one is Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) offered by BOU…
Descriptors: Open Education, Nontraditional Education, Open Universities, Printed Materials
Reima Al-Jarf – Online Submission, 2005
Korean people are among the most passionate about reading. The number of new book titles published in South Korea in 2003 was 35,371 and the total number of printed copies was 111,450,224. Its publishing market reached $2.3 billion. To encourage the publishing and printing movement, the Korean government developed a draft law to revitalize the…
Descriptors: Reading Programs, Reading Instruction, Books, Cultural Activities