シオバラ　フランセス   Frances Shiobara
  塩原　フランセス
   所属   教育学部 教育学科
   文学部 英語学科
   文学研究科 国語国文学専攻
   職種   准教授
言語種別 英語
発行・発表の年月 2016/09
形態種別 研究論文（学術雑誌）
査読 査読あり
標題 Increasing Attendance in a Self-Access Language Lounge
執筆形態 共著
掲載誌名 Studies in Self-Access Learning Journal
掲載区分国内
巻・号・頁 7(3),pp.301-311
著者・共著者 Bibby, Simon; Jolley, Kym
概要 Scheduled class time for students in tertiary language classes is limited, and is likely insufficient in itself to enable students to attain second language mastery (Nunan, 1989). Provision of language practice can be expanded outside regular class time through various means, including self-access centers. However, without effective marketing and management, and effective teaching staff, such facilities risk low participation rates. The current paper discusses the provision of an English language conversation lounge facility at a Japanese university in the light of a 69% increase in student attendance for the year 2015-16. The discussion is initially situated in the need for extra language study outside regular class time. A brief description of the language center is then given. The focus of the present paper is to note recent changes, and to consider effective practice for increasing attendance and for improving participation.