한일 언어문화관련 수업의 필요성에 대한 일고찰

Abstract

In this article, I present a questionnaire-based analysis of the classes on Korean-Japanese Language Cultures in order to improve the environment of Japanese language education and provide an effective method of teaching the Japanese language. The questionnaires consist of 29 questions, and were answered by the 107 students of the class “Understanding Japanese-Korean communication.” The students provided a number of answers which indicates that the students looked forward to the class and they found it to be helpful for improving their communication skills. As for the content of the class, the students seemed to be especially interested in topics where cultural differences between the two countries are clear. Other opinions suggest that they got interested in Japanese language and culture through the class and changed their views on it. In this connection, notable opinions include “Audiovisual materials were prepared, and they were helpful for understanding the content of the class” and “This class should be taken by the first year students.” Other remarkable opinions suggest the need for classes relating to language and culture to form and maintain the peaceful interpersonal relation between Korean and Japanese people. This is indicative that the improvement of communication skills is required for the learners of Japanese in the contemporary society where human interactions are quite active. It is necessary that the finding of this study should be a basis for improving the environment for Japanese language education by forming a meaningful connection with other classes and incorporating into classes various teaching methods based on intercultural communication.