Asian Language Learning at a Distance in Australia.

Waites, Carol

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ERIC Number: EJ555633

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Publication Date: 1993

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Asian Language Learning at a Distance in Australia.

Waites, Carol

Babel: Australia, v28 n1 p18-21,38 Apr 1993

Presents a background to the main issues concerning Asian language learning at a distance at tertiary level and in industry in Australia. Also reports on the development of the course, "Communicate in Japanese: A Self-Study Course," at the Institute of Languages. Describes the benefits of distance education learning as a means of providing access and individualization. (14 references) (Author/CK)

Descriptors: Business Communication, Communicative Competence (Languages), Course Descriptions, Distance Education, Foreign Countries, Independent Study, Individual Differences, Instructional Materials, Japanese, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Uncommonly Taught Languages

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

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