韓国の大学における就職活動に特化した授業「ビジネス日本語」の実践報告-学生アンケートに基づく分析-

Abstract

This paper aims to explore the practical implementation of business Japanese education tailored for job hunting in Korean universities and to evaluate it through student surveys. As Japanese companies increasingly recruit foreign workers, practical business Japanese skills are essential for Korean students to succeed in job hunting within Japanese companies. This study designed a course incorporating Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) and Collaborative Learning (CL) approaches, focusing on skill development through activities such as creating self-promotion documents and mock interviews. The course was conducted over 15 weeks with bi-weekly sessions, and student responses and comprehension were measured using surveys administered at the beginning and end of the semester. Quantitative and qualitative analyses were performed to assess students' expectations and learning outcomes. Survey results indicated that students showed strong interest in acquiring practical business Japanese skills and found the course content beneficial for their job search preparation. Additionally, many students reported increased confidence in business communication and valued the practical experience gained. The findings of this study suggest a potentially effective approach to designing business Japanese education courses and are expected to contribute to the advancement of Japanese language education in Korea. However, due to the limited duration and sample size, further research is needed to refine the course content and methods for more effective business Japanese education. Future studies should also consider the applicability of these findings in different educational settings.