Research Foreign Languages
A Review of Primary Education of Japanese Language Textbook “Minna no Nihongo” (Second Edition) Published by3A Corporation

Sohrab Azarparand

Volume 16, Issue 41 , January 2017, Pages 1-21

Abstract
  The present study is an attempt to introduce and review primary education of Japanese language textbook “Minna no Nihongo” that was republished after almost15 years in 2012 by 3A corporation with some changes in content and revision of previous edition. At the present time, foreign ...  Read More

Research Foreign Languages
A Review of Hassan Hashemi-Minabad's Amoozesh-e Tarjomeh [Learning Translation] in the Context of Translation Textbook Development in Iran

Alireza Amraee

Volume 16, Issue 41 , January 2017, Pages 23-43

Abstract
  Four major criteria for evaluating a textbook include evaluation of achievements with regard to the theoretical principles in the field in question, comparison with related books, assessment in the context of the system that is intended to use the book, as well as assessment against the author's implicit ...  Read More

Research Linguistics and Ancient Languages
Acritical Review of Sociolinguistics (Language Planning of Persian and Linguistic Attitudes) “Sociolinguistics” or “Language Planning”?

Reza Amini

Volume 16, Issue 41 , January 2017, Pages 45-67

Abstract
  This is a review article of the book “Sociolinguistics (Language Planning of Persian and Linguistic Attitudes)’’ by Negar Davari Ardakani, with the cooperation of Azardokht Jalilian. To do so, form and content of the book are reviewed critically. In those parts of the book which contain ...  Read More

Research Foreign Languages
Review and Critique of "Foreign Language Teaching" Textbook

Kaveh Bahrami

Volume 16, Issue 41 , January 2017, Pages 69-82

Abstract
  The Foreign Language Teaching textbook contains 140 articles by lecturers and researchers from universities around the world in foreign language teaching. In this work, the latest topics and subjects related to the field of foreign language teaching, especially in the area of ​​teaching German to ...  Read More

Research Linguistics and Ancient Languages
A Critique of "The Psychology of the Language Learner: Individual Differences in Second Language Acquisition"

Reza Pishghadam; Atena Attaran

Volume 16, Issue 41 , January 2017, Pages 83-97

Abstract
  One of the major sources of psychology in the field of teaching English as foreign language in Iranian universities is a book named The Psychology of the Language Learner: Individual Differences in Second Language Acquisition written by Zoltan Dornyei. The book was first published in 2005 and ...  Read More

Research Foreign Languages
A Review of “Modern Persian-Japanese and Japanese-Persian Bilingual Dictionary”

Seyed Ayat Hosseini

Volume 16, Issue 41 , January 2017, Pages 99-120

Abstract
  The present article attempts to introduce and review Modern Persian-Japanese and Japanese-Persian Bilingual Dictionary by Tsuneo Kuroyanagi, and to evaluate it according to modern lexicographical criteria. This dictionary is a compact version of author’s previous bilingual dictionaries ...  Read More

Research Linguistics and Ancient Languages
Review of Research Methodologies in Translation Studies

Masood Khoshsaligheh; Abdullah Nowruzy

Volume 16, Issue 41 , January 2017, Pages 121-136

Abstract
  Making a systematic inquiry and applying appropriate methods and approaches to investigating a phenomenon are among the main academic concerns. Within translation studies, endeavors have been made to illustrate different aspects of related methodology. In this regard, Research Methodologies in Translation ...  Read More

Research Linguistics and Ancient Languages
Critical Introduction of “Linguistics of Newswriting”

Reza kheirabadi

Volume 16, Issue 41 , January 2017, Pages 137-152

Abstract
  Media linguistics and studying linguistic elements of news have been in the center of attention for both (applied) linguists and media experts for some decades. This research trend has evolved and flourished considerably after the emergence of (Critical) Discourse Analysis (CDA) approach. In Iran the ...  Read More

Research Linguistics and Ancient Languages
Review of Using Corpora in Discourse Analysis

Atoosa Rostambeik Tafreshi; Mohammad Aref Amiri

Volume 16, Issue 41 , January 2017, Pages 153-173

Abstract
  Using Corpora in Discourse Analysis by Paul Baker is published by Continuum, in 2006 and consists of 207 pages. The book focuses on two main subjects, trying to create a connection between discourse analysis and corpus linguistics. Discourse analysis which is an interdisciplinary field by nature, ...  Read More

Research Linguistics and Ancient Languages
An Analysis on Farsi Core Vocabulary

Ahmad Ramezani; Sasan Asadpour

Volume 16, Issue 41 , January 2017, Pages 175-197

Abstract
  This paper aims at depicting the importance of research on core vocabulary and reviewing critically “Farsi Core Vocabulary of Iranian Children” and “Identifying Farsi Core Vocabulary: a National Project” through psychological, linguistic, methodological and educational ...  Read More

Research Foreign Languages
A Review on the Play "The Seagull"

janolah karimi Motahhar; Mehrnoush Shabani

Volume 16, Issue 41 , January 2017, Pages 199-220

Abstract
  Human’s aspirations and wishes have been always promising to the life and future because human without hope and wish is not able to continue the life. This is an intrinsic part of human life that has been appearing in the literature, too. In the play "The Seagull" which has been called the most ...  Read More

Research Linguistics and Ancient Languages
A critic on Ghalat Nanevisim bookA Critical Review of on Ghalat Nanevisim

Hossein Mohammadi

Volume 16, Issue 41 , January 2017, Pages 221-238

Abstract
  In this study we have a look on Ghalat Nanevisim[1]; written by Abolhasan Najafi. By reviewing the previous critiques, it is recognized that most of the critiques are based on two contradictory thought movements; first a linguistic glance which shows language as a live and dynamic system and denies the ...  Read More

Research Foreign Languages
Talisman and Its Influence on Russian Literary Works under the Influence of the East

Marzieh Yahyapour

Volume 16, Issue 41 , January 2017, Pages 239-254

Abstract
  Talisman is a constant motif of global culture, recognized by symbols like ring, bracelet, necklace or things like these, which contain incantations, prays, or symbols. The subject of talisman also covers a part of literature, and writers and poets throughout the world, including the Russians, have used ...  Read More

Research Foreign Languages
On the Criticism of Ruth Benedict's The Chrysanthemum and the Sword: Patterns of Japanese Culture

Alireza Rezaee

Volume 16, Issue 41 , January 2017, Pages 255-274

Abstract
  This paper aims to discuss the background, purpose, and methodology of The Chrysanthemum and the Sword: Patterns of Japanese Culture by American anthropologist Ruth Benedict. It was written at the invitation of the U.S. Office of War Information, in order to understand and predict the behavior ...  Read More