Language Support for Immigrants in Japan

Keiko Hattori is professor of biology-oriented science and technology at Kindai UniversityKurie Otachi is professorof organization for educational support and international affairs at Tottori UniversityMakiko Shinya is professorof international studies at Osaka Sangyo University

• Part 1: History of Policies of Immigrants and Language SupportsChapter 1 Japan's Policies for Accepting Immigrants and the History of Official Japanese Language EducationChapter 2 Japanese Language Learning Support Activities by Local Residents for ImmigrantsPart 2: Practice in Various FieldsChapter 3 Roles and Practices of Local International Associations: Focusing on Activities Related to the Japanese LanguageChapter 4 People Involved in Language Learning Support in Community-based Japanese Language ClassesChapter 5 Japanese Language Support for Immigrants in Rural AreasChapter 6 Japanese-language Education on Unrecognized “Refugees” in Japan: From the Viewpoint of Participatory LearningChapter 7 Japanese Language Learning for Technical Intern Trainees from Vietnam: Considering through the Supporting Experience at the Kawaguchi Catholic ChurchChapter 8 Challenges and Possibilities of Literacy Education for Immigrants: Focusing on ‘Kanji for Everyday Life’ ProgramChapter 9 Japanese Langua

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