| Project/Area Number |
19K13279
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists
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| Allocation Type | Multi-year Fund |
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| Review Section |
Basic Section 02100:Foreign language education-related
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| Research Institution | Kansai University |
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Principal Investigator |
RAMONDA Kris 関西大学, 外国語学部, 教授 (10626427)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2019-04-01 – 2024-03-31
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| Project Status |
Completed (Fiscal Year 2023)
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| 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)
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| Keywords | study abroad / COVID-19 / student experiences / remote learning / social distancing / pandemic / perceptions / metaphorical idioms / coronavirus / coping strategies / global perspectives / personality traits |
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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