2010 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
The Research on Communication in Japan-India Business-Towards developing Japanese Language Resources
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20520464
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Section | 一般 |
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| Research Field |
Japanese language education
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| Research Institution | National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies |
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Principal Investigator |
KONDOH Aya 政策研究大学院大学, 政策研究科, 准教授 (90377135)
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| Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) |
KIM Hyokyoung 政策研究大学院大学, 政策研究科, 客員准教授 (30467063)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2008 – 2010
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| Keywords | 日本語教育 / 異文化理解 / インド |
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| Research Abstract |
This research addresses the problem that current Japanese language education in India does not cater to learners' and companies' needs effectively. To improve this situation, this research investigates the problems in Japan-India business as its first objective. Based on the nature of the problems identified, the second objective of this research is to develop the language resources necessary for effective business communication.
As a result of interviews conducted in three major cities in India and PAC analysis conducted thereafter, the following problems were revealed : Even if the language used by Indian speakers during communication with native Japanese speakers was linguistically accurate, the communication was resulting in misunderstandings between the two. In addition, factors such as differences in business customs, differences in approach to evaluation of performance, and differences in the way of working(e. g., attitude towards taking responsibility) were the major causes of conflict. Moreover, it was also revealed that pushing the Indian people to adhere to the"Japanese way of working"without providing proper explanation of it was a major factor in Indian people leaving their jobs, resulting in higher attrition. Interpretation which helps to bridge the gaps of understanding between the two cultural contexts is seen as highly necessary.
Based on the research, a syllabus, educational resource lists,"Can-do-Statements,"and an"Interpretation Program"of business communication in the field of manufacturing industry were developed. By continuing this research, we plan to develop further educational resources and evaluate those.
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Research Products
(21 results)
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[Remarks] 日本語教育学会「ビジネス日本語におけるケース活動」講師2011年3月5日、政策研究大学院大学
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[Remarks] 日本語教育学会教師研修「ケース(事例)で学ぶビジネス日本語教育-問題解決型討論活動のデザイン-」企画・運営
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[Remarks] 静岡県「多文化共生プログラム」トレーナー研修(異文化理解促進実践トレーニング手法研究委託)「ケース活動とケースライティング」講師、2011年2月20日、静岡県立大学
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[Remarks] 立教大学ビジネス日本語事業外部評価委員
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[Remarks] 日本語教育学会SIG第3回ビジネス日本語研究会幹事「会員の実践・研究発表」2011年2月18日、政策研究大学院大学
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[Remarks] 日本語教育学会SIG第2回ビジネス日本語研究会幹事「教育現場と企業の連携」2010年11月12日、政策研究大学院大学
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[Remarks] アジア人材資金構想2010年度地域型講師研究会(九州地区:FAIS)「留学生へのビジネス日本語教育に対する産業界のニーズと授業設計」講師、2010年12月11日
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[Remarks] AJALT(国際日本語普及協会)第26回日本語教師のための公開研修講座「仕事に直結した日本語教育-ビジネス場面の課題に着目して-」講師、2010年7月10日～11日
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[Remarks] 日本語教育学会SIG第1回ビジネス日本語研究会発起人「ビジネス日本語研究会への期待」2010年6月18日、政策研究大学院大学
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[Remarks] 座談会「ビジネス日本語の今後を考える」月刊日本語、2010年6月、アルク
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