Abstract

Due to the national and international environment nowadays, Japanese learning plays an important role. It becomes the first choice for English majors’ second foreign language. The questionnaires and interviews conducted at Jiangsu Second Normal University show that English majors’ learning Japanese is somewhat problematic, which includes poor motives, inappropriate learning habits, and some apparent learning difficulites. Actually, both subjective and objective elements contribute to this situation. Therefore, learning strategies are put forward in this dissertation to help students optimize their learning. 

Key words : English majors; Japanese language; learning condition;   

           learning strategies

Contents

Abstract

摘要

1. Introduction-1

2. Investigation Subjects and Methods-2

3. Investigation Results-3

3.1 Learning motives-3

3.2 Learning time and habits-4

3.2.1 Time to be spent on Japanese learning after class each week-4

3.2.2 Students’ after-class preview, review and application of Japanese-5

3.3 Learning difficulties-5

4. Discussion on Investigation Results-7

4.1 Subjective reasons-7

4.1.1 Lack of learning interests and emotional resistance-7

4.1.2 Unawareness of the importance of Japanese-7

4.1.3 Inappropriate learning habits and methods-7

4.1.4 Ignorance of after-class practice and application-8

4.2 Objective reasons-8

4.2.1 Misallocation of time and class periods-8

4.2.2 Disadvantages of the teaching material-9

5. Learning Strategies-9

5.1 Establishing correct learning concepts-10

5.2 Pronunciation and intonation improvement-10

5.3 Vocabulary learning-11

5.3.1 Comparative memory work of pronunciation-11

5.3.2 Attaching equal importance to “sound”, “form” and “meaning”-12

5.4 Grammar learning-12

5.5 Cultural awareness-14

5.6 After-class practice and application-14

5.7 Reference to supplementary teaching materials-14

6. Conclusion-15

References...16