The Importance of Education in Improving Local Cultural Awareness in The Globalization Era : Japanese Language Studies in Cross-Cultural Communication
Ina Ika Pratita

Universitas Negeri Surabaya

Abstract

In the era of globalization, challenges in various aspects of life must inevitably be faced. The progress of science and technology which is marked by the rapid flow of information and communication systems without boundaries has an impact on the conformity of the world of education.
The above must be immediately reduced to an educational setting that can lead students to find their identity. The negative impacts that will occur are intervened early, then structuring and planning are carried out towards a more targeted education pattern in order to save the younger generation from backwardness.
Communication and information that occurs quickly out of control, especially in the field of education, must be utilized and empowered. Furthermore, the person concerned is able to equip himself in preparing for selection and sorting effectively and creatively to serve as a benchmark in carrying himself.
To avoid misinterpretation or misunderstanding in Communication Cultural Internalization and intercultural communication, each participant tries to understand the language they use. An understanding of language that contains an understanding of cultural items will lead to the development of a common discourse. This similarity of discourse will eliminate the assumption of strangers among the communication participants or speech participants.

Keywords: Local Cultural Awareness, Globalization, Japanese Language, Cross Culture

Topic: Solidarity, Partnership, and Culture