日本におけるグローバル人材の受け入れの現状と課題 ― 台湾の日本語教育への示唆 ―

Abstract

Globalization comes along with market diversification, complication, and the breakdown of boundaries. Hence, Japanese businesses not only respond to domestic market demands but also consider their entrance to overseas markets. To keep up with these global trends, there has been a surging need for foreign labors as well as facilitation of Japanese labor market changes. Global talent recruitment and cultivation have obviously become an urgent issue. Higher education should reinforce its traditional functions, and educational content should no longer be confined to textbooks. Instead, it should consider interdisciplinary learning and focus on cultivating global talent with advanced practical expertise and a global perspective. This is a pressing issue at the cureent stage of cultural and historical development of the world. With the progress of globalization, it is crucial to carefully consider how Japanese language education should respond to constantly changing situatons so as not to be overwhelmed by this trend. Thus, this study first discusses the changes in the Japanese labor market and the characteristics of global talent. It further examines the framework of global talent in higher education. Then, it discusses critical perspectives on global talent. In conclusion, the result of this study can provide suggestions for Japanese language education in Taiwan.