Motivation for Self-Expression through Video Project for a Japanese Language Class

Abstract

The following paper will introduce the video project of the students for the Japanese language class. The authors try to prove that their video project can be an effective method to develop foreign students' ability of learning Japanese language, especially because it utilizes the drama form, focusing on dialogue. (Actually, it was proposed as a workshop for the multi-cultural communication class by Usami. The possible effects of the project could be that: 1) it would stimulate foreign students' motivation for expressing themselves and develop their ability of presentation., 2) students would learn the various forms of speech through role-playing, and 3) utilizing machines would positively activate the class activity. The authors will describe report on the project and even point out some problems of the project.