ドイツにおける日本語教育 ― ドイツの日本語教育現況と大学の日本語授業の考察から ―

Abstract

This paper reports on the current situation of Japanese language education in Germany. First, this paper explains the current situation of Japanese Language Education in Germany according to the statistical data of the institution and the previous research. Next, this paper considers the Japanese classes at the university that the author is in charge of, along with the results of the awareness survey for learners. Tthe current situation and challenges of Japanese language education in Germany are as follows. In 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic has brought about major changes in the educational and living enviroment. As of November 2021, the situation is still serious in Germany and there are no signs of improvement. In the field of Japanese language education, online education is in progress, and while the system of educational institutions is in place, it can be said that the teachers are adjusting to the new environment while struggling through trial and error. Over the past two years, while we were gaining experience in online classes, pros and cons of online classes were clear. Online lessons are not suitable for all educational enviroments, and their significance and effects can be fully utilized under conditions such as distance learning and exchange learning. After the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no return to the educational environment before it. Perhaps online lessons will become commonplace rapidly, and on-demand, hybrid classes of advanced model will be developed. In order to deal with such a situation, it is an urgent task for educational institutions to prepare equipment for the new environment. As a teacher's task, cooperation between teachers, and improvement of computer skills, information skills, class management skills , educational skills, etc. are required.