Japanese Introductory 1
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Iori Hamada, Monash University
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Last Update: 2025
Publisher: Monash University
Language: English
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CC BY-NC
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- About the Author
- Chapter 1: Head Start with Japanese
- Chapter 2: Welcome to Japanese Learning Communities (1)
- Chapter 3: Welcome to Japanese Learning Communities (2)
- Chapter 4: Bringing Japan Home (1)
- Chapter 5: Bringing Japan Home (2)
- Chapter 6: Expanding Your Japanese Toolkit (1)
- Chapter 7: Expanding Your Japanese Toolkit (2)
- Chapter 8: Getting Ready to Take on Japan (1)
- Chapter 9: Getting Ready to Take on Japan (2)
- Chapter 10: Getting Around Japan (1)
- Chapter 11: Getting Around Japan (2)
- Chapter 12: Looking Back, Moving Forward
About the Book
Japanese Introductory 1 is a comprehensive and engaging textbook for beginners eager to learn Japanese. Tailored to fit the needs of self-learners and students in academic settings alike, this book aligns with the semester timelines of universities in Australia and New Zealand. The book offers interactive exercises, cultural insights and a diverse perspective, including Indigenous voices from both Australia and Japan. It begins with familiar contexts, gradually exploring broader aspects of Japanese culture and language. Structured to resonate with learners from various backgrounds, it is a practical and engaging resource for those starting their journey into the Japanese language.
About the Contributors
Author
Dr Iori Hamada is a Lecturer in Japanese Studies at Monash University, Australia. Born and raised in Japan, Iori relocated to Australia in 2006 as a recipient of the Endeavour Japan Award conferred by the Australian Government. In 2019, she was awarded the Institute of Social Science and Oxford University Press Prize for her co-authored journal article titled ‘Silent Exits: Risk and Post-3.11 Skilled Migration from Japan to Australia’. In 2021, Iori was also awarded a Fellowship of Higher Education Academy (FHEA) by Advance Higher Education, UK.
Iori’s research is centred on interdisciplinary approaches aimed at fostering social inclusion. Her work spans various fields, such as labour migration, gender equality and food production and consumption, all interconnected by the goal of creating a more inclusive and equitable society.
She has penned several language learning books that have been translated into Chinese and Korean.
In addition to her language learning books, Iori is the author of The Japanese Restaurant: Tasting the New Exotic in Australia (Routledge, 2023). She is currently serving as a lead editor for the edited volume titled ‘Japanese Migrations to Australia: Transformation and Heterogeneity’ (Routledge).
Iori can be contacted via iori.hamada@monash.edu.