Language Support for Immigrants in Japan

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

Part 1: History of Policies of Immigrants and Language Supports
Chapter 1 Japan's Policies for Accepting Immigrants and the History of Official Japanese Language Education
Chapter 2 Japanese Language Learning Support Activities by Local Residents for Immigrants
Part 2: Practice in Various Fields
Chapter 3 Roles and Practices of Local International Associations: Focusing on Activities Related to the Japanese Language
Chapter 4 People Involved in Language Learning Support in Community-based Japanese Language Classes
Chapter 5 Japanese Language Support for Immigrants in Rural Areas
Chapter 6 Japanese-language Education on Unrecognized ¿Refugees¿ in Japan: From the Viewpoint of Participatory Learning
Chapter 7 Japanese Language Learning for Technical Intern Trainees from Vietnam: Considering through the Supporting Experience at the Kawaguchi Catholic Church
Chapter 8 Challenges and Possibilities of Literacy Education for Immigrants: Focusing on `Kanji for Everyday Life¿ Program
Chapter 9 Japanese Language Education for Young Immigrants Who Are Beyond School Age: The Example of Filipino Students Attend High School After Public Night School
Chapter 10 Literacy Practices Ensuring Education for Resident Koreans in Japan: Centering on the Case Study of a Public Night School