タケイ　ミツコ   TAKEI Mitsuko   竹井　光子    所属   広島修道大学  国際コミュニティ学部    職種   教授
発表年月日	2024/01/03
発表テーマ	Japanese as a lingua franca: Exploring communication dynamics and pedagogical insights for L1 speakers
会議名	9th IAFOR International Conference on Education – Hawaii (IICE2024)
主催者	International Academic Forum (IAFOR)
学会区分	国際学会
発表形式	口頭（一般）
単独共同区分	単独
開催地名	Honolulu, Hawaii, USA & online
発表者・共同発表者	Mitsuko Takei
概要	Lingua franca (LF) communication research is critical to addressing the challenges and opportunities posed by our increasingly interconnected and linguistically diverse global society. English is at the forefront of LF scenarios as it has both global prevalence and international significance. By contrast, Japanese as a lingua franca (JLF) has a different dynamic, unfolding primarily within specific communities and contexts. For example, internationalization efforts in Japan’s higher education institutions have given rise to intercultural collaborative learning courses and virtual exchanges. These endeavors foster JLF communication between local students and Japanese language learners from overseas partner universities, aiming to enrich students’ communication skills and intercultural competence. LF communication, in theory, involves both first language (L1) and non-L1 speakers, bridging linguistic divides through a common medium of choice. However, research focusing on L1 speakers within the LF paradigm remains relatively limited. This study examines the dynamics that Japanese L1 speakers experience as they adapt, communicate, and perceive their roles and behaviors while using their L1 Japanese in an LF context. Drawing upon online JLF interactions and subsequent interviews, empirical data are presented to highlight the distinctive behaviors and perceptions of Japanese L1 speakers in these situations, compared to L1-speaker contexts. The findings provide valuable insights into their strategies and attitudes for effective communication. Furthermore, this study explores the pedagogical implications of these findings, providing educators with practical insights for preparing L1 students for meaningful engagement in JLF scenarios, thereby promoting intercultural understanding and effective meaning negotiation.