This study examined learners’ perceptions of Travel Japanese, a five-day online course for incoming university students. A questionnaire focused on Japanese language learning, cultural understanding, course management, and adjustment to university life, with open-ended responses analyzed using KH Coder. The results showed that most learners perceived improvements in speaking (89.2%), listening(84.8%), and reading (89.1%) skills, as well as information-search skills (91.3%) and the ability to use Japanese in travel situations (87.0%). Positive responses were also found for understanding Japanese culture (97.8%), motivation to continue learning Japanese (95.6%), active participation (97.8%), and adjustment to university life (91.3%). The open-ended responses indicated that learners valued experiencing university classes before enrollment, interacting with future classmates through group activities, receiving guidance from the instructor, and having opportunities to use Japanese. The instructor’s supportive attitude and clear explanations were also positively evaluated. Areas for improvement included time allocation, group composition, and technical issues related to Zoom. Overall, the findings suggest that a short-term online Japanese course before enrollment can support not only Japanese language learning but also students’ adjustment to university life.
한국일본언어문화학회 [Japanese Language & Culture Association of Korea]
설립연도
2001
분야
인문학>일본어와문학
소개
본 학회는 일본어학 및 일본문학은 물론, 일본의 정치, 경제, 문화, 사회 등의 일본학 전반에 걸친 연구 및 일본의 언어, 문화를 매체로 한 한국과의 비교 연구를 대상으로 하고 있다. 본 학회는 회원들에게 연구 발표 및 정보 교환의 기회를 부여하고 나아가 한국에서의 바람직한 일본 연구 자세를 확립하는 것을 주된 목표로 하고 있다.