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Japanese Language Course as an Elective Unit in University - Case Study of K University in Daegu Metropolitan City -

  • Journal of Japanese Culture
  • 2018, (78), pp.23-42
  • DOI : 10.21481/jbunka..78.201808.23
  • Publisher : The Japanese Culture Association Of Korea (Jcak)
  • Research Area : Humanities > Japanese Language and Literature
  • Received : May 31, 2018
  • Accepted : August 3, 2018
  • Published : August 31, 2018

Cho eun young 1

1부산외국어대학교

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ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to look into the current status of a Japanese language course at K University in Daegu and to provide suggestions for improvement. I examined the classes of the ‘-Daily Japanese Communication-’ (DCU) unit and its teaching methods, textbooks, students’ presentations, and class division per level. The results are as follows. (1) The three textbooks used in the DCU at K University showed some differences in terms of structure, goal, and vocabulary. An appropriate textbook for each class should be selected in accordance with the level of students and goals based on discussions among instructors. (2) The problem-solving-oriented practice was more effective than practice based on textbook content. The problem-solving activities were provided in Korean, but students were instructed to attempt the questions and answers in Japanese with results to be presented in front of the class. (3) For cultural items in which students showed more interest, in-depth introductions were far more effective than quick overviews. It is recommended that teachers introduce what is interesting to the students by having a preparatory research session. (4) Beginner-level students showed more interest in dividing the class by level than advanced-level ones. It is recommended that classes be divided according to students’ proficiency level based on discussions among instructors before structuring the course so as not to overwhelm beginners.

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