This lecture handles several issues on Japanese language education as a second language.
In April 2019, the revised immigration law was enforced to promote a system where more international workers could stay in Japan. Additionally in June 2019, the law promoting Japanese language education was enacted in order to support foreigners living in Japanese society. This lecture focuses on understanding the current state of the Japanese language education and the state of those who need such education in Japan, and discusses Japanese language education overseas, it’s recent history, and what the future holds. Moreover, students will understand the features of the Japanese language, and learn the skills and attitudes of controlling their Japanese language usage to pursue better communication with various Japanese speakers.