{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-japanese-linguistics-for-advanced-learners-of-japanese-9781483935492","title":"An Introduction to Japanese Linguistics for Advanced Learners of Japanese","description":"***(Second Edition published in July 2013)***: This edition improves its readability by including English glosses in the footnotes. Introduction: This introductory textbook on the structure of Japanese is tailored to the needs of advanced learners of the language. It is written in Japanese for the most part, but also includes English glosses in the footnotes. By including the glosses in the footnotes, the reader is able to learn each word without turning the page, thus providing a focused approach to learning the language. On the other hand, some linguistic terminology is written in English, with the Japanese equivalent following after. Some of the linguistic notions are explained in English only when it is relatively difficult to understand even for the advanced learners. In addition, \"furigana\" (phonetic guide or ruby text) is written alongside all of the \"Kanji\" to indicate the pronunciation. Furthermore, unlike ordinary Japanese academic books that are written in \"da\/dearu-style\" (the plain form), this book is written in \"desu\/masu-style\" (the polite form) because it is considered that the polite style is much more beneficial than the plain style for the learners who concern themselves with the use of it in their conversation. The book provides an introduction to Japanese linguistics comparing the structures of Japanese and English phonetics, phonology, morphology, and syntax. The author introduces linguistic notions and terminology discussing the theoretical analyses of linguistic phenomena in the languages. Therefore, it is a good invitation to Japanese linguistics not only for advanced learners of Japanese but also for those who are interested in studying linguistics and potentially pursuing a career in teaching the Japanese or English language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Seiichiro K. Inaba\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/10\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 328\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.97lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781483935492\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e Japanese\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe author was born and raised in Japan. He received his Ph.D. in Linguistics from University of Hawaii at Manoa in 1996. His areas of specialization are Japanese Linguistics and Phonological Theory. He also has expertise in foreign language methodology and diverse experience in teaching business Japanese. Dr. Inaba is a full professor in the Japanese program at San Jose State University and teaches Japanese courses at all levels, as well as culture and linguistics. His current research interests include the theoretical study of Japanese rhythmic structures and its application to rhythmic instructions for learners of the language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Createspace Independent Publishing Platform","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45312104923251,"sku":"9781483935492","price":35.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_ed33b92a-8aea-4116-b0d2-e352f98c05eb.jpg?v=1785933639","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/an-introduction-to-japanese-linguistics-for-advanced-learners-of-japanese-9781483935492","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}