An Introduction to CLIL for Japanese as Community Language

繋生語としての日本語のためのCLIL入門

This online seminar will be conducted in Japanese.

※こちらのオンラインセミナーは日本語で行われます。

In the 22nd seminar in our series, we welcome Professor Yukiko Okuno from Tokyo Metropolitan University to explore how CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) can be used in teaching Japanese as community language.

CLIL is an approach that focuses not simply on “learning the language itself,” but on “using the language to learn something.” Rather than only “learning Japanese,” learners also have opportunities to “learn through Japanese,” developing both language skills and knowledge of a particular topic along the way.

In this seminar, we will explore how the principles of CLIL can be applied to Japanese as community language and consider practical ways to incorporate them into classroom activities.

第22回のセミナーシリーズでは、東京都立大学より奥野由紀子教授を迎え、繋生語としての日本語を教える現場で、CLIL（クリル：Content and Language Integrated Learning）をどう実践していくかを考えます。

CLILとは、「ことばそのものを勉強する」のではなく、「何かを学ぶためにことばを使う」学び方。「日本語を学ぶ」だけでなく、「日本語で学ぶ」ことを取り入れながら、ことばと内容の両方を学んでいきます。

今回のセミナーでは、このCLILの考え方をコミュニティランゲージとしての日本語教育にどう生かし、教室での活動につなげられるかを探ります。

What is KEISHOGO (繋生語)?

Keishogo refers to the language of children living outside Japan who have connections to Japan. It includes language passed on from parents, but is not limited to what is inherited. It grows out of connections with parents, family, friends, and the wider community, creating new connections and new meanings, which can then be carried forward to the next generation.

In this seminar series, we use the term “Japanese as community language” without the article a, reflecting our view of language as fluid, evolving, and shaped through connections with others.

繋生語とは

「繋生語」は、海外に住む日本と繋がる子どもたちのことばを表します。親から受け継ぐことばだけでなく、親や家族、友だち、社会との繋がりから生まれ、さらなる繋がりと新しい意味を生み出しながら、次の世代へと繋がっていくことばです

【Message from the presenter】

Let’s explore together how we can use CLIL to create more moments when learners feel inspired to speak, share, and connect with others.

I look forward to meeting you all online!

【講師からのメッセージ】

CLILを取り入れることで学習者が自ら話したい、伝えたい、繋がりたいと思う瞬間が増えるような実践を一緒に考えていきましょう。オンラインで皆さまとお会いできるのを楽しみにしています。

【Heritage Language Information】

• JPF Sydney “Japanese as Community Language” (including past seminars VOD) HERE
• Website of  “Australian Network for Japanese as Community Language”  HERE
• Access the Facebook group “オーストラリアで日本語を使う子どもを育てる” HERE
• See JPF Sydney Library’s page on heritage-language education HERE

【継承語情報】

• 国際交流基金シドニー日本文化センター「Japanese as Community Language」（過去実施済みセミナーVODを含む）はこちら
• 「豪州繋生語研究会」ウェブサイトはこちら
• Facebook グループ「オーストラリアで日本語を使う子どもを育てる」はこちら
• 国際交流基金シドニー日本文化センター図書館の継承語関連蔵書はこちら

SEMINAR DETAILS

November 7, 2026 (Saturday)
6pm-8pm AEDT
(Check time zone here)

*Online conference room opens at 5:30pm AEDT

VENUE

This event will be held online via Zoom (web conference system).

REGISTRATION OPEN

October 9, 2026 (Friday) at 9am AEDT

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

November 2, 2026 (Monday) at 3pm AEDT

ENQUIRIES

(02) 8239 0055