静岡キャンパスに在籍する留学生が、11月2日・3日に開催された第3回静岡キャンパス建学祭にて日本語劇「清水次郎長」を披露しました。日本語劇は、留学生のために開講されている講義「世界と日本」「総合日本語」（担当教員：斉木ゆかり）におけるプロジェクトワークの一環として行われ、当日は6名の留学生が参加。2日は体育館、3日は3310教室にて上演しました。
日本語劇の脚本・監督は担当教員である斉木先生が、登場人物・ポスター・小道具・効果音は留学生が担当し、劇で使用する三度笠、縞合羽、刀などの小道具は清水港船宿記念会館、衣装は秦野市民劇団「おから塚歌劇団」の協力を得ました。3日には3310教室で国際フェアも開催。留学生（中国、台湾、韓国、マレーシア、ガボンの国と地域）の故郷、留学生にとってのヒーローについてプレゼンしました。また、ガボンの留学生がアフリカダンスを披露し、来場者と共に踊りました。
今回のプロジェクトワークを通じて斉木先生は、「留学生たちは劇やプレゼンの練習を重ねるごとに演技が大胆に、また声が大きくなり、その後授業でも発話が積極的になってきたのが印象的だった。今後も留学生が大学のイベントに積極的に参加できるよう期待します」と語り、参加した留学生たちは、「以前は建学祭は日本人学生のためのもので、自分たちには関係ないと思っていたが、見るより参加する方が何倍も楽しいことが分かった」と感想を語りました。
Shizuoka Campus International students enrolled in a Japanese language course in Japan performed a Japanese play at The University Festival
Shizuoka Campus International students enrolled in the “Shimizu Jirocho” Japanese language drama program at the 3rd Shizuoka Campus The University Festival held on November 2nd and 3rd, 2024. Six international students participated in the performance, which was held in the gymnasium on November 2nd and in Room 3310 on November 3rd.
The Japanese-language play was written and directed by Ms. Saiki, the faculty member in charge of the play, and the characters, posters, props, and sound effects were created by the international students. The props used in the play, such as the Sandogasa hats, striped wings, and swords, were provided by the Shimizu Port Boat Inn Memorial Hall, and costumes by the Hadano citizens’ theater company, Okarazuka Revue. The International Fair also held in Room 3310 on the 3rd. International students (from China, Taiwan, Korea, Malaysia, and Gabon) gave presentations about their hometowns and heroes for international students. In addition, international students from Gabon performed African dance and danced with the visitors.
Through this project work, Ms. Saiki said, “It was impressive that the international students became bolder in their acting and louder in their voices as they practiced their plays and presentations, and that their speech became more active in class afterwards. I hope that international students will continue to actively participate in university events in the future.” The participating international students shared their impressions, saying, “I used to think that The University Festival was for Japanese students and had nothing to do with us, but I now realize that it is many times more fun to participate than to watch”.
