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English as an International Language  in Japan,[object Object],Online presentation written by Melvin Critchley,[object Object]
Presentation Outline,[object Object],Introduction,[object Object],English as an International Language,[object Object],Advantages,[object Object],Disadvantages,[object Object],Teaching Context,[object Object],A Way Forward,[object Object],Conclusion,[object Object]
Introduction,[object Object],English is regarded as the world’s international language owing to its spread and people’s attitudes towards it as a lingua franca.,[object Object],“It is generally accepted that English is currently the most widely used language in the world…”,[object Object],“…it was stated that by the year 2000 there would be one thousand million people learning English, four hundred million speaking it as a second language and another four hundred million speaking it as their mother tongue.”,[object Object],(Arndt et al., 2000: 212),[object Object]
English as an International Language (EIL) in Japan,[object Object],The Japanese Education Ministry has afforded a higher status to the learning of English above any other foreign language in order for it as a nation to compete on an equal footing in a global economy.,[object Object],“With the progress of globalization in the economy and in society, it is essential that our children acquire communication skills in English, which has become a common international language, in order for living in the 21st century. This has become an extremely important issue both in terms of the future of our children and the further development of Japan as a nation.” (MEXT: 2002),[object Object]
Why English in Japan?,[object Object],Historical Japanese and American trade relations,[object Object],The development of technology in English-speaking countries and its impact on global communication,[object Object],The global English learning “boom”,[object Object],(Fujimoto-Adamson: 2006),[object Object],Thus, English has earned the status as an international language and is deemed vital to Japan’s continual economic development and success,[object Object]
Advantages of EIL in Japan,[object Object],A medium for international communication,[object Object],A medium to understand and explore other cultures of the world,[object Object],English education has a long history in Japan,[object Object],English education is compulsory for all Japanese students from Grade 5 elementary school – a total period of 8 years,[object Object]
Advantages of EIL in Japan,[object Object],Enable Japanese companies to strengthen the Japanese economy through independent participation in a global economy,[object Object],Enable Japanese academics to participate in global research as well as share knowledge and exchange ideas,[object Object],Give ordinary citizens access to greater personal opportunities,[object Object]
Disadvantages of EIL in Japan,[object Object],Undermines the importance and necessity of learning other foreign languages, especially those of Japan’s closest neighbours such as Chinese, Korean, and Russian,[object Object],An expensive national policy if it does not reap the expected benefits,[object Object],Few opportunities to use English inside Japan,[object Object]
Disadvantages of EIL in Japan,[object Object],The teaching style of English creates an aversion towards language learning,[object Object],Oppressive governmental policies that every citizen must learn English creates an aversion towards English language and culture ,[object Object],Many Japanese believe that it is impossible for them to learn English – ‘learned helplessness’,[object Object]
Teaching Context,[object Object],Public senior high school near Osaka, Japan,[object Object],Compulsory English lessons across all grades with a strong focus on reading and writing,[object Object],Large classes of about 40 students,[object Object],Grammar-translation is still widely used despite Government mandated changes to encourage communicative English lessons,[object Object]
Teaching Context,[object Object],Many Japanese teachers of English lack the ability, knowledge and resources to implement communicative English lessons,[object Object],Student participation in class and output of English is low,[object Object],Student motivation and attitude towards English is low,[object Object],The main objective for learning English is to pass the English university entrance examination ,[object Object]
Resulting Consequences ,[object Object],English is learnt in order to pass each test  ,[object Object],English is taught to ensure students pass each test,[object Object],English is taught through translation and rote-memorization,[object Object],Few students have intrinsic motivation to learn and use English communicatively,[object Object],So,…,[object Object],English is not learnt because students want to participate as members of a global community,[object Object],English is not taught so that students can become effective communicators in a global community,[object Object]
A Way Forward,[object Object],The teaching of English needs to adapt to local linguistic and cultural contexts,[object Object],The promotion of a weak version of CLT to fit a Japanese context ,[object Object],Prepare learners to develop their English ability relevant to their future communication partners,[object Object],Change the teaching style and methods of assessment through teacher-training,[object Object],Abolish English university entrance examinations, or replace them with oral examinations,[object Object]
Conclusion,[object Object],English as an international language in Japan still faces some difficult obstacles and challenges,[object Object],The Japanese Government has made some attempts to effect change to support their goals of English communicative proficiency in Japan.  Further changes are necessary.,[object Object],However, Japanese teachers of English must implement these changes to improve their students’ motivation and attitude which are conducive to effective foreign language learning ,[object Object]
Bibliography,[object Object],Arndt, V., Harvey, P. & Nuttal, J.  (2000).  Alive to language. Perspectives on language awareness for English language teachers.  Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.,[object Object],Fujimoto-Adamson, N. (2006). Globalization and history of English Education in Japan.  Retrieved October 11, 2010, from http://www.asian-efl-journal.com/Sept_06_nfa.php,[object Object],Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.  (2002).  Developing a strategic plan to cultivate Japanese with English abilities: Plan to improve English and Japanese abilities.  Retrieved October 11, 2010, from http://www.mext.go.jp/english/news/2002/07/020901.htm,[object Object]

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