A Longitudinal Study of the effect of 3rd Language Study on Japanese University Student's English Motivation

• Project/Area Number: 24K04147
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Section: 一般
• Review Section: Basic Section 02100:Foreign language education-related
• Research Institution: Kansai University
• Principal Investigator: BAILEY Benjamin 関西大学, 外国語学部, 特任外国語講師 (70794444)
• Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha): 高橋 千佳 愛媛大学, 法文学部, 准教授 (30749833) ; HUMPHRIES Simon 関西大学, 外国語学部, 教授 (60609535) ; HUANG JERRY・YUNG・TEH 関西大学, 外国語学部, 特任外国語講師 (80986414)
• Project Period (FY): 2024-04-01 – 2027-03-31
• Project Status: Granted (Fiscal Year 2024)
• Budget Amount: ¥4,680,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,600,000、Indirect Cost: ¥1,080,000); Fiscal Year 2026: ¥1,170,000 (Direct Cost: ¥900,000、Indirect Cost: ¥270,000); Fiscal Year 2025: ¥1,300,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,000,000、Indirect Cost: ¥300,000); Fiscal Year 2024: ¥2,210,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,700,000、Indirect Cost: ¥510,000)
• Keywords: English / LOTE / Motivation / University

Outline of Research at the Start

How does studying a Language Other than English (LOTE) affect English motivation? To answer this question, we propose a longitudinal study of Japanese university students’ English motivation during their period of university study in a department where students could select either LOTE study or additional English classes (Professional English). Using a complex dynamic system theory (CDST) approach, we compare English learners’ evolving motivation in their L2 (English) while studying LOTEs with those who focus solely on English.