| 研究課題/領域番号 |
20K00826
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| 研究機関 | 秋田大学 |
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研究代表者 |
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| 研究分担者 |
松本 奈緒 秋田大学, 教育文化学部, 准教授 (30364699)
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| 研究期間 (年度) |
2020-04-01 – 2023-03-31
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| キーワード | pronunciation / articulation / vowels / muscle memory / training |
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| 研究実績の概要 |
We have acquired research materials and equipment in preparation for the time when we can safely commence data gathering, but have been disappointed by the time it has taken for the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. However, the delay has given us an opportunity to focus more time on background research and preparing equipment and systems to ensure a smooth start to the experimental phase. COVID-19 restrictions seem to be easing as the majority of the population have now been vaccinated, and so we expect to be able to commence recruitment of subjects and then begin the experimental phase this year.
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| 現在までの達成度 (区分) |
現在までの達成度 (区分)
4: 遅れている
理由
This research project requires the researchers to be in close proximity with subjects and the use of masks would make it impossible to observe and demonstrate the articulation of vowels. Due to these important safety concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, we decided to delay the start of the experimental phase of this project until it could be carried out in a safe manner. We have also been required to teach classes online, which has made it difficult to meet with student subjects in-person for recruitment and for training and observing their articulation of vowels.
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| 今後の研究の推進方策 |
As soon as we can ensure a safe environment for ourselves and our subjects, we plan to commence the experimental phase. The period of data gathering will probably need to be shorter than intended in order to make up for lost time. COVID-19 restrictions seem to be easing, so in the next couple of weeks we intend to begin recruiting 5 or 6 subjects of varying levels of English ability from among the student body and commence the experimental phase.
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| 次年度使用額が生じた理由 |
Due to COVID-19 restrictions we were not able to travel to attend conferences as planned. We also have had to delay recruiting subjects and so have delayed using those funds to compensate them for their time.
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