일본 ‘国語に関する世論調査’로 살펴보는 공공언어정책에 관한 연구 -다양성과 통일성의 관점에서-

Abstract

This study explains some of the results of Japan's "Public Opinion Survey on Japanese Language" and examines the hidden public linguistic policy implications and timely language policy items. The role of the National Institute of Korean Language Research in Japan, a language policy organization that studies Korean, and the boundaries between diversity and unity in language policy are explained. Japan has been conducting public opinion polls on the Japanese language for more than 25 years. Through this survey, data on language policy are continuously accumulated. Since public opinion polls on the Korean language are conducted every year, it has the advantage of adjusting the language policy items at the time of the survey. In particular, wearing masks is becoming a daily occurrence amid the pandemic. This has led to many changes in language management. For example, according to the survey, daily communication has changed since wearing a mask. As a result, non-verbal communication has become more important than verbal communication. In formulating language policies, it is necessary to consider these non-verbal communication-related policies. In the case of Japan, public opinion polls on the Japanese language are conducted in cooperation with the National Institute of Japanese Language. Korea is also conducting a five-year survey on the people's language consciousness through cooperation with the National Institute of Korean Language. However, shorter cycles of research will be needed to reflect timely language policy. In addition, it is desirable that language diversity be recognized, language policy formulated, and implemented without compromising unity.