What social or cultural factors assist or hinder Japanese learners in acquiring communication skills in English?

Author

Miyuki Murase, California State University, Monterey Bay

Date

2001

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Department

Teacher Education

Abstract

In this thesis, the author examines several cultural and social factors that assist and hinder Japanese learners in acquiring speaking and listening skills (communicative skills) in English. A study was undertaken to explain the situation of Teaching English as second language in Japan and focused on the area of cultural and social factors that contribute to the proficiency of learning English. This study involves with interviews of six Japanese English Teachers and four Assistant Language Teachers and a survey to forty students. Through the study, the author found current situation of Oral Communication class and students' perception toward Oral Communication in Japan.

Comments

Thesis (M.A.) Institute for Advanced Studies in Education

Recommended Citation

Murase, Miyuki, "What social or cultural factors assist or hinder Japanese learners in acquiring communication skills in English?" (2001). Capstone Projects and Master's Theses. 221.
https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/caps_thes/221