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Motivation for learning Chinese as a second foreign language: A case study of first-year university students in Japan

Creator	Creator Name ZHAO, Yirong 趙, 一嶸チョウ, イチエイ Affiliation Affiliation Name Faculty of Arts and Science, Kyushu University 九州大学基幹教育院
Language	English
Publisher	九州大学基幹教育院
Publisher	Faculty of Arts and Science, Kyushu University
Date	2024-02-22
Source Title	Bulletin of KIKAN Education
Vol	10
First Page	13
Last Page	23
Publication Type	Version of Record
Access Rights	open access
JaLC DOI	https://doi.org/10.15017/7169323
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Abstract	Unlike in many other countries, Chinese language is one of the most popular languages selected as a foreign language in Japanese universities. Hence, the motivations of Chinese language learners can d...iffer in Japan. Thus, in this study, we investigate the motivations for studying Chinese as a foreign language at Kyushu University, Japan. The aim is to reveal the reasons that students chose Chinese as their foreign language. The students used in this study are first year bachelor students at Kyushu University. Surveys were collected from six different classes over two years. The survey consists of questions about the students' motivations for learning Chinese their history with Chinese, their impressions about the language, and goals in language learning. This study finds that the main motivations are integrated motivation. instrumental motivation, interest in China, recommendations from others, and similarity to Japanese. In addition, the interest in China and the Chinese language was explored.show more

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PISSN	2189-2571
EISSN	2189-258X
Record ID	7169323
Peer-Reviewed	Refereed
Type	Article
Type	論文
Created Date	2024.02.27
Modified Date	2024.02.27