A FAQ-Based e-Learning Environment to Support Japanese Language Learning

In traditional classes, having many questions from learners is important because these questions indicate difficult points for learners and for teachers. This paper proposes a FAQ-based e-Learning environment to support Japanese language learning that focuses on learner questions. This knowledge sharing system enables learners to interact and share information and knowledge through FAQ and e-mail. Teachers contribute answers to discussion among learners. The system also allows learners to discuss and collaborate, stimulating their motivation to study Japanese as a foreign language. All questions are stored in a FAQ database, allowing other learners to reuse resources, helping learners learn by themselves and reduce teacher workloads. Yuqin Liu Dalian University of Technology, China Chengjiu Yin Kyushu University, Japan Hiroaki Ogata University of Tokushima and Japan Science and Technology Agency, Japan Guojun Qiao Dalian University of Technology, China Yoneo Yano University of Tokushima, Japan DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-2032-2.ch016