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Japanese Grammar Tool And Database, John A. Dinkel, Steven Moody Jun 2019

Japanese Grammar Tool And Database, John A. Dinkel, Steven Moody

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Creating a useable database required a lot more work than I originally expected. While we completed a major part of the project, the creation of the database, the coding and formatting of the tool was simply beyond the scale we could handle. However, in our attempts to code and make our database useful to all levels of learners, we made something truly awesome. We have created the most expansive, popular Japanese grammar database on the internet for Japanese language learners. Eventually, we hope to be able to make this a mobile app and allow more people to search and understand …


Siena And The Other: Looking At The Tenshō Embassy In Siena, Lydia Breksa, Eric Dursteler Sep 2018

Siena And The Other: Looking At The Tenshō Embassy In Siena, Lydia Breksa, Eric Dursteler

Journal of Undergraduate Research

During the early modern period in Italy (1400s-1700s), nobles and organizations (e.g., guilds, oligarchies etc.) established a pattern of using artwork to demonstrate their power, standing in society, and relevance to current events. The exchange of diplomatic visitors, known as embassies, was common at this time and interactions with these dignitaries from other states in Europe, are examples of events recorded in the form of art or literature. Interactions with unusual visitors, such as moor slaves, were also recorded. While the pattern of recording interactions in the form of art and literature was pervasive, it was curiously lacking for the …


Oral Fluency Through Writing, Janae Campbell, Stephen J. Moody Sep 2018

Oral Fluency Through Writing, Janae Campbell, Stephen J. Moody

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Learning a second language is difficult. While learning, writing and speaking are treated as though they are two totally separate things. It is evident that people do not speak the same way they write, but that does not mean that speaking and writing should be divided. What if it was possible to create written assignments that would help increase the oral fluency of the learner? This would make home-work assignments more efficient by optimizing how students use their time studying at home. It would take away the pressure of having to learn all verbal communications within the confines of the …