An Analysis of LINE Communication in the Tripartite Non-Face-to-Face Contact Situation

Abstract

In recent years, as SNS has rapidly become popular, it has become important for international students to acquire the skills necessary for non-face-to-face communication. Therefore, this study analyzed the communication in a LINE group consisting of an undergraduate international student and two Japanese tutors, as well as interview data, to clarify what kind of problems may occur in LINE group communication. Problems attributed to the characteristics of LINE were observed, such as instantaneity, parallelism of subjects, and the lack of non-verbal information, as well as problems unique to tripartite communication. In addition, Japanese participants pointed out the pragmatic aspect as a problem.