Course Overview

This course covers discussion on “Japanese language education for coexistence” from various perspectives in terms of its relationship with related fields such as linguistics, Japanese language studies, sociology, education, and second language acquisition research.

Learning Achievement

Enable students to deepen their understanding of “Japanese language education and Diversity”, as well as consider its relationship with related fields from various perspectives.

Competence

Related to major competences: “1. Linguistic phenomena analytical ability” and “3. Intercultural problem-solving ability.”

Course prerequisites

Grading Philosophy

Students will be assessed based on their attitude in class (comment sheet submitted in each class (20%)) and an end-of-semester exam (80%)

Course schedule

Orientation: Is Japanese difficult for learners?
Linguistics, Japanese language studies, and Japanese language education
What is “Japanese pedagogical grammar”?
Learners from the Chinese character cultural sphere and the acquisition of Japanese
Motivations for learning, classroom activities, correcting errors
The present state of Japanese language education in Japan and overseas
Japanese language education policies in overseas countries
“JF standards“ and “CEFR(Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)“
Children with foreign background and Japanese language education
Foreigners living their daily lives and Japanese language education

Course type

Lectures

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Matsuzaki Hiroshi,神吉 宇一

Other information

Site for Inquiry

Link to the syllabus provided by the university