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Japanese language textbook

Title

Year/Period

1942-1945

Region

Singapore and Malaysia

Material

Paper

Dimension

Image size: L:22.1 x W:15.2 x H:0.4

Accession No.

2000-00616

Collection of

National Museum of Singapore

During the Occupation, Japanese language courses were common, with "teach yourself" textbooks introduced in tandem with classes held at Japanese schools. The schools awarded certificates to students who attained various levels of proficiency in the language. Language lessons were also carried on the radio and in newspapers.