2012 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Effects of pre-task planning on oral performance before and afterstudy abroad experience
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23720296
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
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| Allocation Type | Multi-year Fund |
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| Research Field |
Foreign language education
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| Research Institution | Nagoya Gakuin University |
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Principal Investigator |
NITTA Ryo 名古屋学院大学, 外国語学部英米語学科, 准教授 (00445933)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2010 – 2012
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| Keywords | 第二言語習得論 / 言語評価 |
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| Research Abstract |
The effects of pre-task planning time in speaking tests on performance have not been sufficiently well understood despite its popularity. Using a multifaceted approach including analysis to extend the process of performance, the aim of this research is to investigate the effect of pre-task planning in a paired format, which has been relatively under-researched. The results from rating scores and discourse analytic measures revealed that planning had limited effect on performance. Conversation analysis, however, identified the possibility of a contrastive mode of discourse under the two planning conditions, raising concerns that planning might deprive test-takers of the chance of demonstrating their abilities of interactingcollaboratively.
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