豪州繋生語研究会
ごうしゅう けいしょうご けんきゅうかい
Australian Network for Japanese as Community Language
Australian Network for Japanese as Community Language (ANJCL) aims to support the well-being of Australian KEISHOGO-speaking communities. In our context, KEISHOGO is Japanese that is spoken and used in local communities in Australia by those who have Japanese family members, or other connections to Japan.
ANJCL engages in educational, community and research activities that encourage development of communities of children and youths, as well as their parents/guardians and teachers, in Australia with connections to Japan.
What is KEISHOGO 繋生語?
The term KEISHOGO (繋生語) is read the same way as "Keishogo" (継承語), or Heritage Language. "Keishogo" (継承語) plays an important part in the discussion of migrants’ heritage language. KEISHOGO (繋生語) includes the meanings of the term "Heritage Language” (継承語), but also suggests language that can be widely connected, create new meanings, and evolve.
KEISHOGO (繋生語) is defined as the language that is born from connections with parents, family, and friends, and that creates further connections, generates new meanings, and passes these connections on to the next generation.
PROFESSOR CHIHIRO KINOSHITA THOMSON
President of Australian Network for Japanese as Community Language