The education of ]apanese in Korea will be heavily influenced by the recent cultural exchanges between Korea and ]apan and the introduction of new educational systems. Therefore, it is imperative that we be prepared to adjust ourselves to the changing international environment. To study the language of a country is to understand her culture or to acquire the means to understand it. ] apan has made steady efforts to expand the education of ] apanese in other countries as a way of helping foreigners better understand ]apan and the ]apanese. There have been civilian programs for that particular objective as well as. the Government-directed projects such as financial supports for a large number of foreign students. Paying attention to the ]apanese efforts, it is time for us to reexamine our educational system of ] apanese. We should not forget the past history in relation with ]apan. But we should not ignore the present reality, either. We are witnessing the ever-increasing inflow of ]apanese culture in Korea. We need to realize that an objective and precise understanding of ]apan and the ]apanese culture is needed for the best interest of our countηT. That is the reason why 1 argue for a search for a new method of ]apanese education.

I. 머리말
II. 한 · 일 문화교류의 흐름과 의미
　1. 한 · 일 문화교류의 흐름과 교훈
　2. 한 · 일 문화교류의 확대와 의식변화의 필요성
III. 문화와 공존하는 일본어 교육의 방향
　1. 일본어교육의 현황과 교과과정의 방향
　2. 교수법에 있어서의 방향
lV. 교육 시스템에 있어서의 방향
V. 맺음말

• 문명재(한국외국어대) | Moon, Myung-Jae