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The Motivation of Korean University Students to Learn Japanese -A Comparison of Japanese Majors and Non-Performing Majors-

  • Journal of Japanese Culture
  • 2018, (79), pp.279-298
  • DOI : 10.21481/jbunka..79.201811.279
  • Publisher : The Japanese Culture Association Of Korea (Jcak)
  • Research Area : Humanities > Japanese Language and Literature
  • Received : September 21, 2018
  • Accepted : November 9, 2018
  • Published : November 30, 2018

KIMWONJUNG 1

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ABSTRACT

This study focuses on Japanese language learners at Korean universities. We considered their motivation for studying the Japanese language in recent years and compared the results to those of studies on non-Japanese majors. The results of a factor analysis on the motivation for studying the Japanese language showed that six factors were at play: language learning, Japanese literature and culture, job seeking, instrumental oriented motivation, hope for Japan, and learning the Japanese language. According to the results of the T-test conducted among major and non-major students, those who were influenced by “instrumental oriented motivation” and “hope for Japan” were significantly more than those who were influenced by non-majorities. In response to the question, “What motivated you to learn Japanese?" both groups mostly said, “Animation, comic strip, J-pop, interest in celebrities.” In response to the question, “Why do you continue to learn Japanese?” Japanese majors mostly said, “Because this is my major” while non-Japanese majors mostly answered, “Interest in the Japanese language, culture, and literature.” In response to the question, “How will you use the Japanese language in the future?” both groups mostly said, “To find jobs."

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