The Research Journal: The Journal CAJLE
The publication of this collection of research papers is one of the main undertakings of the university chapter of CAJLE. Publication began with Volume 1 in 1997, and currently it is published annually every summer. Topics covered include Japanese language education (theoretical essays and practical experiences reports), Japanese linguistics (including second language acquisition, immersion programs, and bilingual education), and general linguistics.
The Journal CAJLE Submission Guidelines
Please click here for the Journal CAJLE Submission Guidelines. Submissions for the following year’s volume are due December 15.
Please send questions regarding submissions to: shimojo@buffalo.edu
Back issues of the Journal CAJLE are available for $20 CAD each plus shipping (Vol. 9 for $10 CAD each plus shipping). Please send all purchase inquires to: cajle.publications@gmail.com
Journal CAJLE Table of Contents is available.
Volume 12 Volume 11 Volume 10 Volume 9 Volume 8 Volume 7 Volume 6 Volume 5 Volume 4 Volume 3 Volume 2 Volume 1
Other Publications
Japanese Language Education as a Heritage Language
— Based on Experiences in Canada —
This volume includes information about the state of Japanese language schools for elementary and middle school children and heritage language programs in all parts of Canada from 1994 to 1996, a time when numerous budget cuts contributed to a situation that was constantly changing. This publication also includes five essays about the Japanese language education of youth based on experiences in Canada, five research papers, an instructor’s guide, and an instructor’s lesson plan with 3 examples. (1997, 159 pages)
» Price: $15.00 CAD
A Look and Evaluation of Children’s Conversational Abilities
— The Development of the Oral Proficiency Assessment Test for Bilingual Children (OBC) —
Over a period of eight years starting in 1991, this test was developed as a tool for assessing the conversational ability of children who receive heritage language education in a bilingual environment. With a detailed full account of every aspect of the test including an evaluation of the Japanese language and conversational abilities of the youth, an outline of the exam, its method of implementation, a full-size picture guide, a real example of the exam, and the process used to score and evaluate it, this publication will enable the reader to put the test into practical use. (2000, 149 pages)
Notice: (May 3, 2002)
The limited run of A Look and Evaluation of Children’s Conversational Abilities— The Development of the Oral Proficiency Assessment Test for Bilingual Children (OBC) has sold out. We are currently considering whether or not to reprint this volume.
» Price: $20.00 CAD