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Factors influencing learner outcomes in dual-language study abroad programs

Research Project

Project/Area Number 19K13279
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists

Allocation TypeMulti-year Fund
Review Section Basic Section 02100:Foreign language education-related
Research InstitutionKansai University

Principal Investigator

RAMONDA Kris  関西大学, 外国語学部, 教授 (10626427)

Project Period (FY) 2019-04-01 – 2024-03-31
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2023)
Budget Amount *help
¥2,730,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,100,000、Indirect Cost: ¥630,000)
Fiscal Year 2022: ¥390,000 (Direct Cost: ¥300,000、Indirect Cost: ¥90,000)
Fiscal Year 2021: ¥650,000 (Direct Cost: ¥500,000、Indirect Cost: ¥150,000)
Fiscal Year 2020: ¥910,000 (Direct Cost: ¥700,000、Indirect Cost: ¥210,000)
Fiscal Year 2019: ¥780,000 (Direct Cost: ¥600,000、Indirect Cost: ¥180,000)
Keywordsstudy abroad / COVID-19 / student experiences / remote learning / social distancing / pandemic / perceptions / metaphorical idioms / coronavirus / coping strategies / global perspectives / personality traits
Outline of Research at the Start

In order to investigate the effects of a one-year dual-language study abroad on proficiency and affect in the L2 and L3, data from monthly Skype interviews during the study abroad and proficiency tests upon program completion will be analyzed and triangulated with pre-departure data.

Outline of Final Research Achievements

The COVID-19 pandemic, declared in January 2020, significantly impacted the educational sector globally. This study examines the study abroad experiences of Japanese undergraduate students, investigating how the pandemic affected their academic performance, cultural immersion, and overall satisfaction. The findings highlight both positive and negative impacts of social distancing and remote learning. Specifically, it analyzes how social distancing affected students' ability to form friendships and engage in cultural exchanges, and how remote learning influenced their efficiency and motivation. The study outlines challenges and benefits, such as closer relationships with host families and increased self-study opportunities, and offers insights into potential improvements for study abroad programs during pandemics.

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

This study investigated the impact of COVID-19 on Japanese undergraduates' study abroad experiences. It revealed the effects of social distancing and remote learning on cultural immersion and learning efficiency. The research provides key insights for improving educational programs during pandemics.

Report

(6 results)
  • 2023 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report ( PDF )
  • 2022 Research-status Report
  • 2021 Research-status Report
  • 2020 Research-status Report
  • 2019 Research-status Report
  • Research Products

    (5 results)

All 2024 2023 2021

All Journal Article (2 results) (of which Int'l Joint Research: 1 results,  Peer Reviewed: 1 results,  Open Access: 1 results) Presentation (3 results) (of which Int'l Joint Research: 2 results)

  • [Journal Article] Raising the bar: Enhancing study design and validity in L2 idiom research.2024

    • Author(s)
      Ramonda K.
    • Journal Title

      Review of Cognitive Linguistics

      Volume: - Issue: 2 Pages: 330-353

    • DOI

      10.1075/rcl.00185.ram

    • Related Report
      2023 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed / Int'l Joint Research
  • [Journal Article] Study abroad during a pandemic : The impact of remote learning and social distancing on student experiences2023

    • Author(s)
      Todd James Allen & Kris Ramonda
    • Journal Title

      関西大学外国語学部紀要 = Journal of foreign language studies

      Volume: 28 Pages: 93-108

    • DOI

      10.32286/00028118

    • URL

      https://kansai-u.repo.nii.ac.jp/records/24109

    • Related Report
      2022 Research-status Report
    • Open Access
  • [Presentation] Locked down, not out: Japanese students' study abroad experiences during COVID-19.2024

    • Author(s)
      Ramonda K.
    • Organizer
      American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL)
    • Related Report
      2023 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Optimizing study abroad programs during a pandemic2023

    • Author(s)
      Kris Ramonda
    • Organizer
      ICEDU 9th International Conference on Education
    • Related Report
      2022 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Study Abroad During a Pandemic: Problems and Solutions2021

    • Author(s)
      Kris Ramonda & Todd James Allen
    • Organizer
      JALT 2021
    • Related Report
      2021 Research-status Report

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Published: 2019-04-18   Modified: 2025-01-30  

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