L2 language development of Japanese learners of English in oral and written modalities

2022 Fiscal Year Research-status Report

• Project/Area Number: 22K13169
• Research Institution: Nagoya University of Commerce & Business
• Principal Investigator: Son Myeongeun 名古屋商科大学, 経済学部, 講師 (20909478)
• Project Period (FY): 2022-04-01 – 2027-03-31
• Keywords: second language / modality / speaking / writing

Outline of Annual Research Achievements

During the first year, I completed to collect data from English second language (L2) learners from Japan with diverse proficiency. Following the procedure that I planned before, each participant completed the speaking and writing tasks under my guidance. After finishing the data collection, two research assistants transcribed the speaking data. Then, another two research assistants organized the speaking and writing data for scoring.

Current Status of Research Progress

2: Research has progressed on the whole more than it was originally planned.

Reason

Similar with my original plans, I could finish data collection and data organization in the first year.

Strategy for Future Research Activity

Following the plans, I am planning to analyze the data and start to focus on writing up the manuscript in the second year.

Causes of Carryover

I planned to purchase some items for research; however, it has been slightly delayed. In addition, the process has taken longer time than I expected. Therefore, I could not use the funding to analyze the data. I am planning to go to an international conference to give a presentation about a part of my research. I will use the funding for this travel.
In addition, I am planning to purchase some electronic items, such as a tablet PC and a printer, which will be used while writing up the manuscript.
Also, I will pay for membership fee and dropbox by using the fund.