| Project/Area Number |
20K00695
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
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| Allocation Type | Multi-year Fund |
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| Section | 一般 |
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| Review Section |
Basic Section 02090:Japanese language education-related
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| Research Institution | University of Tsukuba |
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Principal Investigator |
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| Project Period (FY) |
2020-04-01 – 2025-03-31
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| Project Status |
Granted (Fiscal Year 2023)
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| Budget Amount *help |
¥1,820,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,400,000、Indirect Cost: ¥420,000)
Fiscal Year 2022: ¥520,000 (Direct Cost: ¥400,000、Indirect Cost: ¥120,000)
Fiscal Year 2021: ¥780,000 (Direct Cost: ¥600,000、Indirect Cost: ¥180,000)
Fiscal Year 2020: ¥520,000 (Direct Cost: ¥400,000、Indirect Cost: ¥120,000)
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| Keywords | Life-long learning / Integration / Language skills / Career support / life-long learning / integration / language skills / Foreigners / Lifelong learning |
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| Outline of Research at the Start |
This study researches how lifelong learning opportunities help integrate long-term foreign workers in Japan. The study investigates language education among these workers, and suggests that both profession-specific and situation-specific communication skills are needed to integrate in society.
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| Outline of Annual Research Achievements |
The researcher focused on creating online content for career support, and collecting data.
1)Together with Hideaki Ito, a colleague at the University of Tsukuba, we created online learning content to support international students during their job search process. First, we conducted interviews with Japanese and international students to understand the differences in their needs. Based on the findings, oral presentations were made and proeceedings have been written. For details, refer to part 10 below. Next, the actual content with five components (self-analysis, entry sheet writing, individual interview practice, group discussion practice, and teacher feedback) was created and is now available at https://shuukatsu-jumpstart.cegloc.tsukuba.ac.jp/. In addition, a multilingual manga that explains the job search process is also accessible on the site. Two workshops have been conducted to introduce the content to those interested, such as instructors at Japanese language schools and universities that host international students.
2)Data collection: The researcher has continued collecting data related to the immigrant situation in Belgium. Concretely, after the approval of the University’s ethics review board, the researcher conducted in-person interviews with three entities in the Dutch-speaking region of Belgium. The interview covered 1) local policies and strategies regarding immigrants, 2) career support for immigrants, and 3) creative language learning through theater. The data is currently being analyzed.
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| Current Status of Research Progress |
Current Status of Research Progress
3: Progress in research has been slightly delayed.
Reason
Compared to the previous years of the project, progress has been made. The researcher had hoped to interview persons concerned in Japan in a similar manner as the interviews that were conducted in Belgium. The focus has shifted slighlty to international students and the language support they need.
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| Strategy for Future Research Activity |
The researcher has extended the research project with one year.
In FY2024, the online learning content will be fine-tuned, and international presentations are planned.
In addition, the data collected on FY2023 will be analyzed in order to write up a paper. Follow-up interviews are needed and are planned to be conducted in September 2024.
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