LERC Journal
The LERC Journal publishes quantitative and qualitative research relevant to the learning context of the Center, and reports on various aspects of the center’s curricula and programs. Both regular and adjunct faculty are welcome to publish. Below is a list of issues and articles, available in print form at university libraries across Japan.
Click here for a list of international journals that have published papers by LERC faculty with additional information about research at the LERC.
The LERC Journal publishes quantitative and qualitative research relevant to the learning context of the Center, and reports on various aspects of the center’s curricula and programs. Both regular and adjunct faculty are welcome to publish. Below is a list of issues and articles, available in print form at university libraries across Japan.
Click here for a list of international journals that have published papers by LERC faculty with additional information about research at the LERC.
VOlume 4 - 2009
A Reliability Comparison of Summative Test Formats
Trevor HOLSTER
Instrumental Motivation in EFL University Classrooms: An Inventory Validation
Luke FRYER, OZONO Shuichi & Peter CARTER
The Effect of Chunking on Text Level by EFL Learner
YOKOMITSU Hiroshi & OZONO Shuichi
First Year University EFL Teachers’ Experiences
Quit OGA-BALDWIN
A Comparison of Vocabulary Test Methods
Jeffrey STEWART, Nicholas BOVEE & Suzy CONNOR
Teacher Beliefs about Vocabulary and its Instruction: An Exploration
C. Jeff ANDERSON & Anthony FISHER
全学共通英語の実施状況＜2008（平成20）年度報告＞
Trevor HOLSTER
Instrumental Motivation in EFL University Classrooms: An Inventory Validation
Luke FRYER, OZONO Shuichi & Peter CARTER
The Effect of Chunking on Text Level by EFL Learner
YOKOMITSU Hiroshi & OZONO Shuichi
First Year University EFL Teachers’ Experiences
Quit OGA-BALDWIN
A Comparison of Vocabulary Test Methods
Jeffrey STEWART, Nicholas BOVEE & Suzy CONNOR
Teacher Beliefs about Vocabulary and its Instruction: An Exploration
C. Jeff ANDERSON & Anthony FISHER
全学共通英語の実施状況＜2008（平成20）年度報告＞
Volume 5 - 2010
Examining the Effects of Pseudowords in Yes/No Vocabulary Tests for Low Level Learners
Raymond STUBBE, Jeff STEWART & Tim PRITCHARD
A Rash Look at Vocabulary Knowledge
Trevor HOLSTER, TOKUNAGA Miki & Simon WILKINS
Validating a Test of Vocabulary Depth
Jeffrey STEWART, Nicholas BOVEE, Suzy CONNOR & Raymond STUBBE
Metalinguistic Knowledge of University Students
TOKUNAGA Miki
Programming and Assessment for Speaking
Simon WILKINS
Chunking Effects on Learner Comprehension and Reading Speed
YOKOMITSU Hiroshi & OZONO Shuichi
Instrumental Motivation in Compulsory English Classes: An Inventory Exploration and Validation
Luke FRYER & OZONO Shuichi
Raymond STUBBE, Jeff STEWART & Tim PRITCHARD
A Rash Look at Vocabulary Knowledge
Trevor HOLSTER, TOKUNAGA Miki & Simon WILKINS
Validating a Test of Vocabulary Depth
Jeffrey STEWART, Nicholas BOVEE, Suzy CONNOR & Raymond STUBBE
Metalinguistic Knowledge of University Students
TOKUNAGA Miki
Programming and Assessment for Speaking
Simon WILKINS
Chunking Effects on Learner Comprehension and Reading Speed
YOKOMITSU Hiroshi & OZONO Shuichi
Instrumental Motivation in Compulsory English Classes: An Inventory Exploration and Validation
Luke FRYER & OZONO Shuichi
volume 6 - 2011
Examining the Rater Reliability of a Text-Based Approach to Speaking Assessment
Simon WILKINS, Stella MILLIKAN, Mark HOWARTH & C. Jefferson ANDERSON
Using Yes/No Tests to Examine the Relationship between Frequency and Difficulty in the Vocabulary Knowledge of Second Language Learners
Aaron GIBSON & Jeffrey STEWART
Investigating Student Beliefs of ALC NetAcademy
Stella MILLIKAN, SHIMAI Yoshie & Mark HOWARTH
A Replication of “The Use of English Articles : An Analysis of the Knowledge Used by Japanese University Students”
HOKE Shintaro & Jeffrey STEWART
A Synthesis of SLA and General Education Feedback Research: A Working Paper
C. Jefferson ANDERSON
Developing and Piloting a Qualitative Instrument to Gather Teacher Feedback in SLA Classroom: A Working Paper
Marie-Emilie MASSON
Interpreting TOEIC Bridge Test Scores
Jeffrey STEWART & Aaron GIBSON
語学教育研究センター・全学共通英語教育報告 ー 本学学生の入学時の英語能力について
OZONO Shuichi & MATSUMOTO Takanori
Simon WILKINS, Stella MILLIKAN, Mark HOWARTH & C. Jefferson ANDERSON
Using Yes/No Tests to Examine the Relationship between Frequency and Difficulty in the Vocabulary Knowledge of Second Language Learners
Aaron GIBSON & Jeffrey STEWART
Investigating Student Beliefs of ALC NetAcademy
Stella MILLIKAN, SHIMAI Yoshie & Mark HOWARTH
A Replication of “The Use of English Articles : An Analysis of the Knowledge Used by Japanese University Students”
HOKE Shintaro & Jeffrey STEWART
A Synthesis of SLA and General Education Feedback Research: A Working Paper
C. Jefferson ANDERSON
Developing and Piloting a Qualitative Instrument to Gather Teacher Feedback in SLA Classroom: A Working Paper
Marie-Emilie MASSON
Interpreting TOEIC Bridge Test Scores
Jeffrey STEWART & Aaron GIBSON
語学教育研究センター・全学共通英語教育報告 ー 本学学生の入学時の英語能力について
OZONO Shuichi & MATSUMOTO Takanori
Volume 7 - 2012
E-learning: Reasons Students Don’t Want To
Nicholas BOVEE, Luke FRYER & Jeffrey STEWART
Self-assessment: Student and Teacher Perceptions of Speaking Performance
Simon WILKINS
A “Sound” Approach to Vocabulary Learning: The Effect of and Audio-Supported Approach on Retention
Mark HOWARTH
Scaling Acquisition of Grammatical Forms
HOKE Shintaro, Jeffrey STEWART, OZONO Shuichi & Luke FRYER
Student Attributions for TOEIC Bridge Test Scores: A Pilot Qualitative Study
Tim PRITCHARD & FUCHIGAMI Keiko
The LERC Vocabulary Program: Score Gains for First and Second Year Students
Jeffrey STEWART
KSU myWordの開発経過およびALC PowerWordsとの完了状況比較
Nicholas BOVEE
Nicholas BOVEE, Luke FRYER & Jeffrey STEWART
Self-assessment: Student and Teacher Perceptions of Speaking Performance
Simon WILKINS
A “Sound” Approach to Vocabulary Learning: The Effect of and Audio-Supported Approach on Retention
Mark HOWARTH
Scaling Acquisition of Grammatical Forms
HOKE Shintaro, Jeffrey STEWART, OZONO Shuichi & Luke FRYER
Student Attributions for TOEIC Bridge Test Scores: A Pilot Qualitative Study
Tim PRITCHARD & FUCHIGAMI Keiko
The LERC Vocabulary Program: Score Gains for First and Second Year Students
Jeffrey STEWART
KSU myWordの開発経過およびALC PowerWordsとの完了状況比較
Nicholas BOVEE
Volume 8 - 2013
Visual Word Recognition in Japanese Learners of English: Evidence from Response Time Tests
Alex CAMERON & Aaron GIBSON
Enhancing Self-Efficacy in Vocabulary Learning and Testing: A Pilot Study
Stephen M. PATON
Development of and Advanced Reading and Writing Syllabus
Simon WILKINS
The Development of the Four Skills Course: An Introductory Course in the Career English Program
Marie-Emilie MASSON
Score Comparisons Between the KSU LR Test and the TOEIC Bridge Test
Jeffrey STEWART & Aaron GIBSON
eラーニングの導入現状と開発焦点：myWordとSpotline
Nicholas BOVEE
Alex CAMERON & Aaron GIBSON
Enhancing Self-Efficacy in Vocabulary Learning and Testing: A Pilot Study
Stephen M. PATON
Development of and Advanced Reading and Writing Syllabus
Simon WILKINS
The Development of the Four Skills Course: An Introductory Course in the Career English Program
Marie-Emilie MASSON
Score Comparisons Between the KSU LR Test and the TOEIC Bridge Test
Jeffrey STEWART & Aaron GIBSON
eラーニングの導入現状と開発焦点：myWordとSpotline
Nicholas BOVEE
Volume 9 - 2014
L1 and L2 Knowledge of Loanwords
NAKAO Kaori
中国語を母国語とする日本語学習者の「移動を表す動詞」と共起する場所につく「に」の習得に関する研究
OKADA Miho, Linda JOYCE & NOUDOMI Junko
Teacher and Student Perceptions of a Pilot Flipped English Conversation Course at KSU
Nicholas BOVEE & Mark HOWARTH
The Four Skills and Advanced Reading and Writing Syllabi
Charles J. ANDERSON & Simon WILKINS
A Report on Student’s Fluency and Self-Concept Development within KSU LERC’s First and Second-Year Eigo/Eigokaiwa Classes
Luke FRYER & OZONO Shuichi
LERC Semester Vocabulary Tests: Increasing Score Interpretability with Estimates of Words Learned
Aaron GIBSON & Jeffrey STEWART
KSU Reading Spotlightシリーズの共同製作に関する進展状況
OZONO Shuichi
NAKAO Kaori
中国語を母国語とする日本語学習者の「移動を表す動詞」と共起する場所につく「に」の習得に関する研究
OKADA Miho, Linda JOYCE & NOUDOMI Junko
Teacher and Student Perceptions of a Pilot Flipped English Conversation Course at KSU
Nicholas BOVEE & Mark HOWARTH
The Four Skills and Advanced Reading and Writing Syllabi
Charles J. ANDERSON & Simon WILKINS
A Report on Student’s Fluency and Self-Concept Development within KSU LERC’s First and Second-Year Eigo/Eigokaiwa Classes
Luke FRYER & OZONO Shuichi
LERC Semester Vocabulary Tests: Increasing Score Interpretability with Estimates of Words Learned
Aaron GIBSON & Jeffrey STEWART
KSU Reading Spotlightシリーズの共同製作に関する進展状況
OZONO Shuichi
Volume 10 - 2015
The Development and Validation of a Measure of Student Interest in English Learning Tasks
Andrew THOMPSON, OZONO Shuichi, Mark HOWARTH, Alonzo R. WILLIAMS & Luke K. FRYER
How Correct Are the Corrective Feedback Beliefs and Practices of Two KSU English Educators?
Charles J. Anderson
中国語を母語とする日本語学習者の格助詞「を」の習得に関する研究
OKADA Miho
KSU English Grammar Test の開発に向けた文法理解度調査
KAWASHIMA Mayumi, OZONO Shuichi, Jeffrey STEWART & HOKE Shintaro
今後の小学校英語教育の課題 ― 小学校教員を対象とした研修報告を通して ―
NAKAO Kaori & Stella MILLIKAN
Initial Validation of a Machine-Scoreable Listening Transcription Test
Jeffrey STEWART & Alexander CAMERON
iPad-Based Classroom Activities and Grammar Tests Under Development at the LERC
Nicholas BOVEE & Alexander CAMERON
iPadソフトウェア利用の提案：授業内での2015 (平成27) 年度OCSTを試行的実施について
語学教育研究センター (LERC)
Andrew THOMPSON, OZONO Shuichi, Mark HOWARTH, Alonzo R. WILLIAMS & Luke K. FRYER
How Correct Are the Corrective Feedback Beliefs and Practices of Two KSU English Educators?
Charles J. Anderson
中国語を母語とする日本語学習者の格助詞「を」の習得に関する研究
OKADA Miho
KSU English Grammar Test の開発に向けた文法理解度調査
KAWASHIMA Mayumi, OZONO Shuichi, Jeffrey STEWART & HOKE Shintaro
今後の小学校英語教育の課題 ― 小学校教員を対象とした研修報告を通して ―
NAKAO Kaori & Stella MILLIKAN
Initial Validation of a Machine-Scoreable Listening Transcription Test
Jeffrey STEWART & Alexander CAMERON
iPad-Based Classroom Activities and Grammar Tests Under Development at the LERC
Nicholas BOVEE & Alexander CAMERON
iPadソフトウェア利用の提案：授業内での2015 (平成27) 年度OCSTを試行的実施について
語学教育研究センター (LERC)
volume 11 - 2016
The English Language: Just Because it’s Important, Does it Mean it’s Perceived as Useful?
Zelinda SHERLOCK & NAKAO Kaori
KSU English Grammar Test 2015を用いた大学生の文法理解度調査
大薗 修一 (OZONO Shuichi) & Jeffrey STEWART
語学教育研究センターにおける全学共通英語教育と高大連携による入学前英語教育
森 英一 (MORI Eiichi)
Overseas Job Training: The Value of Study Abroad and Internship
Lyndell NAGASHIMA
Using the OCST as a Speaking Activity in LERC Reading & Writing Classes
Jeffrey STEWART & Nicholas BOVEE
Customizing Moodle for Large Installations: Additions and Improvements in KSU SpotLine
Nicholas BOVEE
Zelinda SHERLOCK & NAKAO Kaori
KSU English Grammar Test 2015を用いた大学生の文法理解度調査
大薗 修一 (OZONO Shuichi) & Jeffrey STEWART
語学教育研究センターにおける全学共通英語教育と高大連携による入学前英語教育
森 英一 (MORI Eiichi)
Overseas Job Training: The Value of Study Abroad and Internship
Lyndell NAGASHIMA
Using the OCST as a Speaking Activity in LERC Reading & Writing Classes
Jeffrey STEWART & Nicholas BOVEE
Customizing Moodle for Large Installations: Additions and Improvements in KSU SpotLine
Nicholas BOVEE
Volume 12 - 2017
Re-examining the Perceived Benefits of True Cognates
Yumiko COCHRANE
Exploring the Effects of Semantic Clustering in Student Vocabulary Acquisition
Zachary T. ROBERTSON
The Effect of C1 Cultural Images on L2 Speech Performance
Samuel TAYLOR
中級レベルの日本語学習者の格助詞「に」を「で」とする誤用の研究 ー 中国語話者を対象として ー
OKADA Miho
Reading教材としての新しいe-learningコンテンツの開発 ー KSU Spotline Reading と予備的調査 ー
OZONO Shuichi & Nicholas BOVEE
Yumiko COCHRANE
Exploring the Effects of Semantic Clustering in Student Vocabulary Acquisition
Zachary T. ROBERTSON
The Effect of C1 Cultural Images on L2 Speech Performance
Samuel TAYLOR
中級レベルの日本語学習者の格助詞「に」を「で」とする誤用の研究 ー 中国語話者を対象として ー
OKADA Miho
Reading教材としての新しいe-learningコンテンツの開発 ー KSU Spotline Reading と予備的調査 ー
OZONO Shuichi & Nicholas BOVEE
Volume 13 - 2018
Correlating Speech Fluency Measures with Speech Fluency Perceptions
Samuel TAYLOR
Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety in Japanese University Students of English
Kenji KANEKO
Japanese Students’ Perception of Native Speaking Teachers and Japanese Teachers of English
Kevin WHITE
中級レベルの日本語学習者の移動先「に」と範囲限定「で」の混同
岡田美穂 (OKADA Miho)
Diary Studies as a Method of Collecting Student Observations of Course Content
Paul CAPOBIANCO
Samuel TAYLOR
Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety in Japanese University Students of English
Kenji KANEKO
Japanese Students’ Perception of Native Speaking Teachers and Japanese Teachers of English
Kevin WHITE
中級レベルの日本語学習者の移動先「に」と範囲限定「で」の混同
岡田美穂 (OKADA Miho)
Diary Studies as a Method of Collecting Student Observations of Course Content
Paul CAPOBIANCO
VOLUME 14 - 2019
A Validation Study of Japanese Language Translations of Rapport, Participation, and Cognitive Learning Scales
Neil WITKIN and Eriko FUJITA
Selecting a Textbook for a Listening & Speaking Class at Kyushu Sangyo University
Andrew GALLACHER, Peter HARROLD, Jeffrey STEWART, and Samuel TAYLOR
Exploring Japaense University Students' Preferences Towards Their English Language Teachers
Kevin WHITE and Emi OKAMOTO
英語初級クラス用文法教科書の新たな開発 ーALC NetAcademy NEXT 完全準拠 基礎からの英文法トレーニングコーステキストブック【前編・後編】ー
大薗 修一 (OZONO Shuichi)
An Analysis of Listening & Speaking E-learning Usage Patterns Over the 2018 Academic Year
Nicholas Bovee
Neil WITKIN and Eriko FUJITA
Selecting a Textbook for a Listening & Speaking Class at Kyushu Sangyo University
Andrew GALLACHER, Peter HARROLD, Jeffrey STEWART, and Samuel TAYLOR
Exploring Japaense University Students' Preferences Towards Their English Language Teachers
Kevin WHITE and Emi OKAMOTO
英語初級クラス用文法教科書の新たな開発 ーALC NetAcademy NEXT 完全準拠 基礎からの英文法トレーニングコーステキストブック【前編・後編】ー
大薗 修一 (OZONO Shuichi)
An Analysis of Listening & Speaking E-learning Usage Patterns Over the 2018 Academic Year
Nicholas Bovee
VOLUME 15 - 2020
Factors Affecting the Speaking Fluency of Japanese EFL Learners
Samuel TAYLOR
Developing Reading Fluency with a Short-Term Speed Reading Program
Paul MATTHEWS, David JOHNSON, and Matthew BAKER
A Preliminary Study of Genre in the Xreading Data of Four Skills I Students
Lisa M. HUNSBERGER
Student Usage of the Xreading Online Library for the 2019 Academic Year
David JOHNSON and Samuel TAYLOR
Adding Functionality to Online Educational Systems Using Browser Scripting Tools
Nicolas MAY
国内研修報告書 ー タブレット端末を活用した反転授業に関する調査 ー
Nicholas Bovee
Samuel TAYLOR
Developing Reading Fluency with a Short-Term Speed Reading Program
Paul MATTHEWS, David JOHNSON, and Matthew BAKER
A Preliminary Study of Genre in the Xreading Data of Four Skills I Students
Lisa M. HUNSBERGER
Student Usage of the Xreading Online Library for the 2019 Academic Year
David JOHNSON and Samuel TAYLOR
Adding Functionality to Online Educational Systems Using Browser Scripting Tools
Nicolas MAY
国内研修報告書 ー タブレット端末を活用した反転授業に関する調査 ー
Nicholas Bovee
VOLUME 16 - 2021
Development and Maintenance of Declarative and Procedural Knowledge Among Low-Level Learners
Michael MCAULIFFE
Analysis and Amendment of LERC English Program Vocabulary Lists
Samuel TAYLOR
The Effects of Gamified Instruction on Japaense English Learner Vocabulary Recall
Tyler MITCHELL and Jonathan SHACHTER
Student Perceptions of the Automated Essay Scoring System Write & Improve
Samar KASSIM
Examining the Impact of a Genre-Based Approach to Writing Instruction on the Production of University Student Texts
Arron PASSMORE
Michael MCAULIFFE
Analysis and Amendment of LERC English Program Vocabulary Lists
Samuel TAYLOR
The Effects of Gamified Instruction on Japaense English Learner Vocabulary Recall
Tyler MITCHELL and Jonathan SHACHTER
Student Perceptions of the Automated Essay Scoring System Write & Improve
Samar KASSIM
Examining the Impact of a Genre-Based Approach to Writing Instruction on the Production of University Student Texts
Arron PASSMORE
