Students’ choice of language and initial motivation for studying Japanese at the University of Jyväskylä Language Centre
Takala, P. (2015). Students’ choice of language and initial motivation for studying Japanese at the University of Jyväskylä Language Centre. In J. Jalkanen, E. Jokinen, & P. Taalas (Eds.), Voices of pedagogical development : expanding, enhancing and exploring higher education language learning (pp. 279-318). Research-publishing.net. https://doi.org/10.14705/rpnet.2015.000298
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Elective language courses, particularly those starting from the beginner
level, constitute their own special group within the communication and
language course offerings of universities. The elementary courses of less
commonly taught languages (LCTL), such as Japanese, provide students
with the opportunity to acquire, among other benefits, a proficiency that
distinguishes them from other job applicants. Ordinary language skills,
commonly limited to English only, are today regarded as the default and not
as any unique international asset. Even partial knowledge of a less commonly
taught language and culture broadens one’s worldview and increases cultural
understanding. The many years of experience in teaching Japanese have
evoked in me the desire to analyse my students’ backgrounds, studies and
employment. The survey described in this article constitutes the basis for a
broader study to be conducted in the future. The purpose of the survey was to
collect and analyse data on the faculties and major subjects of students who
attend elementary Japanese courses, as well as their language repertoires
besides Japanese. Their initial motivation, reasons for the choice of Japanese
and plans for the future related to Japan and Japanese studies were analysed.
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