2013 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Study on Relationship-Building Communication in the Support Services Provided by Bilingual Supporters
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23520623
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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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| Research Field |
Japanese language education
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| Research Institution | Shinshu University |
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Principal Investigator |
TOKUI Atsuko 信州大学, 教育学部, 准教授 (40225751)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2011 – 2013
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| Keywords | 複言語サポーター / インタビュー調査 / 外国人支援 / コミュニケーション / 複言語・複文化主義 |
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| Research Abstract |
This study aims to elucidate the role and actual work of plurilingual supporters, non-native speakers with roots overseas who support foreign residents at schools and in communities in Japan by using more than one language depending on the context and situation. The results of the interview survey are summarized below.
(1) Plurilingual supporters use a variety of communication styles. They emphasize listening. They offer the client a sense of security. They help the client visualize the issue in question. (2) Plurilingual supporters serve as bridges in the formation of a relationship between the two parties by performing various roles. Such roles include that of cultural mediator, of trust builder, and of intermediary in the case that friction arises. (3) Plurilingual supporters provide support by changing their own position in light of the situation. Moreover, it was evident that they take multilayered positions.
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Research Products
(10 results)
