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Project-Based Learning Activities for Short-Term Intensive English Programs

Project-Based Learning Activities for Short-Term Intensive English Programs

| October 5, 2007

This paper examines the effectiveness of the project-based teaching approach in a short-term intensive English program for Japanese university EFL students. Four distinct projects are described and evaluated, and the benefits and limitations of the four projects are given.

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Making the Most of Search Engines for Japanese to English Translation: Benefits and Challenges

Making the Most of Search Engines for Japanese to English Translation: Benefits and Challenges

| October 5, 2007

The number of Japanese universities offering translation and interpretation courses as part of their language programs has been steadily increasing. Little research has been conducted, however, to explore the potential benefits of search engines for the purpose of correcting and revising text translated from L1 into L2.

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