Language and education.
Japanese as a Second Language
Research from a perspective.
Through learning Japanese, you can rediscover what kind of people the Japanese are and what kind of person you are as a Japanese person. It also opens the door to teaching Japanese to foreigners once you have gained a deeper understanding of the language. You can become a person who can play an active role in Japan, which is a very international country.
The hidden meaning of words and the power they hold
Learn,
Become a "word magician"!
For example, if you say "I'm hungry," your family will cook you dinner, and if you say "I want to see the ocean," someone might drive you to the ocean. Even though you haven't done anything physically, someone will act on their own, interpreting the intention of your speech. Don't you think words are magic? In this major, you will learn the hidden meanings behind words and the power they hold. Let's learn Japanese and become a "word magician"!Motonobu SuzukiProfessor PhD (Linguistics)
Key points for studying this major
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- １Deepen your understanding of the Japanese language,
Improve your language skills. - You will learn the origins, correct meanings, and usage of words. By reviewing everyday words and exploring their nuances and the impressions they give, you will improve your conversation skills and vocabulary, which are necessary for working adults.
- １Deepen your understanding of the Japanese language,
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- ２From your favorite literature and history
Understand the language and deepen your learning. - For example, you can read the original novel of a movie you saw, a classic you came across by chance in a bookstore, or research your favorite historical figure. By studying your favorite literature or history, you can deepen your understanding of Japanese and improve your language skills.
- ２From your favorite literature and history
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- ３Language and Education
Through learning from both sides,
There are many options for the future. - By broadly studying both Japanese linguistics, which studies the history and rules of language, and pedagogy, which studies effective teaching methods, students can aim for a variety of career paths, such as teaching or working in the media industry, which deals heavily with language.
- ３Language and Education
Four-year learning process
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- First grade
- Take classes in linguistics and education to learn different ways of looking at language.
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- Second Year
- Based on basic knowledge of linguistics and education, you will learn about the connections with sociology, psychology, and other fields.
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- Third grade
- Students will deepen their research through seminars, and students aiming to become teachers will participate in internships, practical training, and seminars.
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- 4th grade
- Students will then conduct research and give presentations in seminars on the topic they have explored, and compile their findings into a paper.
In practical classes where Japanese is conveyed carefully,
I gained knowledge and confidence.
The Japanese language teaching practicum was especially fun, and the mock lessons in teams allowed me to learn ideas that I would never have thought of. The feedback I received from the teachers after the practicum was also encouraging. I'm glad to see my circle of friends expanding one after another through the teachers. In particular, teaching a class for students from Mahidol High School in Thailand, which was my first attempt, was a valuable experience. The students' reactions exceeded my expectations, which made me realize that I had acquired knowledge and gave me a boost of confidence.
Suzuki HinaMr. Miss.
Graduated from Osaka Prefectural Education Center High School
Pick Up Classes
- Japanese Pragmatics
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Motonobu SuzukiProfessorPhD (Linguistics)
For example, when a friend says to you, "A new cafe has opened," some people will take it literally and say, "Yeah, that's right," while others will think it's an invitation and say, "Sorry, I'm busy today." Pragmatics is about thinking thoroughly about what lies behind words, which are interpreted differently depending on the receiver. Through this class, try to objectively grasp the differences in communication between you and others. It is important to know that words can have interpretations that differ from their intentions in order to become a sensible member of society.
- Teaching Japanese to foreigners
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Goji MatsumotoAssociate ProfessorPhD (Japanese Language Education)
This is a preparatory class for teaching Japanese to non-native speakers. For native speakers of Japanese to teach, it is necessary to look at Japanese as a foreign language, so we will teach you how to do this. Rather than just listening, it is more effective to actually participate, think for yourself, and put it into practice, not just in foreign language learning, but in any learning. In this class, we will also think about such "fun Japanese classes" and "active Japanese classes." Learning a foreign language means that your world will expand. And by learning to teach, you can also reexamine your own way of learning.
By research topic
- ● Japanese values hidden in J-pop lyrics
- ● The difference between funny puns and not funny puns
- ● What are the difficult "Chinese words" for Chinese learners of Japanese?
- ● Should "dialects" be taught in Japanese language education?
- ● Do Japanese people's personalities and ways of thinking change when they speak English?
List of majors availableMajor subjects
Course names have been updated to make them easier to understand
- Japanese Studies and Asian Studies Course
- International Coexistence Course