행위를 중심으로 한 언어・문화의 통합적 수업활동 ―초급 일본어 수업의 시도―

Abstract

This study examines language-culture integrated class activities centered on actions. The class activities were applied in a two-time beginner's Japanese language class and consisted of selecting an action task, learning Japanese culture and Japanese language to perform the action task, and demonstrating the action task through a presentation. After class, learners' opinions were collected and analyzed, and improvement points were suggested through the teacher's self-examination. The learners’ reported that ① the Japanese language and culture integrated learning was successful, that ② their ability to learn autonomous and active target words improved, and ③ for both learners and the teacher, this style-class was easy to conduct in combination with the traditional lecture-style classes. In addition, regarding ②, learners reported that this style of beginner's Japanese language class greatly restricted their learning and use of the Japanese language entailing voluntary efforts to improve their Japanese language abilities. It is suggested that learners be guided to actively learn Japanese using appropriate textbooks, Japanese conversation books, YouTube videos, and online translators through trial and error by learners and the teacher in the course of class activities.