A Case Study on Cultural Exchange for Beginner-Level Learners in Korean Language Education at Overseas Universities : Focusing on Speaking Activities Between Japanese and Korean University Students

This study examined the cultural exchange activities between Japanese and Korean university students to provide insights into cultural education targeting beginner-level learners at overseas universities. A satisfaction survey was conducted with the participants to examine their perceptions of cultural exchange activities. This study focuses on specific abilities essential for cultural exchange, including linguistic competence, cultural communication skills, cultural receptivity, and interaction skills, to draw practical implications from a Korean cultural exchange perspective. The findings revealed that beginner-level learners at overseas universities could effectively engage in cultural exchanges in Korea, outside their local environments. Moreover, the integration of pre-learning activities and online learning environments has been shown to be a sustainable and effective approach to cultural education for beginner-level learners. The results are anticipated to serve as a foundational resource for the design and implementation of various cultural exchange activities in the future.