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Modification Of The Western Approach To Intercultural Communication For The Japanese Context, Eiko Tai

Dissertations and Theses

The field of intercultural communication has recently been introduced to Japan from the United States. The theories and concepts of this field have been developed based on Western social sciences, and they are likely to be culture-bound. This thesis investigates the possibility that modifying Western ideas in the field of intercultural communication would make the study of this subject more effective for Japanese learners.

A Study Of The Correlation Between The Degree Of Acculturation And Scholastic Achievement And English Gain Of Esl Students, Grades 2-5, Beach School, Portland, Oregon, Rhona R. Blackton

Dissertations and Theses

The purpose of this study is to determine if a correlation exists between the degree of acculturation and achievement in English, reading and math of English as a Second Language (ESL) students in grades 2 to 5. This study is intended to provide insights about the acculturating ESL student, and suggests how educators can best meet students' needs.

The Treatment Of The Concept Of Impersonation Within The Art Of Oral Interpretation : A Contemporary Perspective, Joann R. Johnson

Dissertations and Theses

This historical survey of speech journals and sixty-one textbooks covers seventy years of the treatment of the concept of impersonation within the Art of Oral Interpretation, from 1916 to 1985. The purpose of the study is to investigate the concept of impersonation, synthesize the material for the benefit of contemporary thought, provide clarity for the student, surveying scrutiny for the curious, and finally, provide additional contemporary knowledge in the light of' "a gradual evolution of teaching methods."

The essential questions are:

1. How has the concept of impersonation within the Art of Oral Interpretation been treated in the past?

2. …