Japan’s Shifting Approach towards Language

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This paper discusses the language use and policies in Japan over the centuries. In particular, it gives an overview of four languages, Japanese, Ainu, Okinawan, and English, and addresses their present status in the country. Additionally, it discusses the use of Japanese and English in education, media and business and Japan’s move toward greater communicative competence in the latter language.

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  • 研究論集

    研究論集 112 17-25, 2020-09

    Kansai Gaidai University

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