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A Study of Current Pronunciation Issues of Japanese English Learners
https://doi.org/10.14993/0002000683
https://doi.org/10.14993/0002000683ec09e393-3cc2-414d-b340-733641f6f747
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| Item type | 学位論文 / Thesis or Dissertation(1) | |||||||||||||
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| 公開日 | 2025-04-25 | |||||||||||||
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| タイトル | A Study of Current Pronunciation Issues of Japanese English Learners | |||||||||||||
| 言語 | en | |||||||||||||
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| 言語 | eng | |||||||||||||
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| 資源タイプ識別子 | http://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_db06 | |||||||||||||
| 資源タイプ | doctoral thesis | |||||||||||||
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| ID登録 | 10.14993/0002000683 | |||||||||||||
| ID登録タイプ | JaLC | |||||||||||||
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| アクセス権 | open access | |||||||||||||
| アクセス権URI | http://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_abf2 | |||||||||||||
| 著者 |
木村, まさみ
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| 内容記述タイプ | Abstract | |||||||||||||
| 内容記述 | This study investigates pronunciation challenges faced by Japanese undergraduate students majoring in English, focusing on both segmental (consonants and vowels) and suprasegmental (stress, intonation) features that impact intelligibility in spoken English. In an increasingly globalised world, English serves as a vital communication tool worldwide, particularly among non-native speakers. However, Japanese learners often struggle with English pronunciation due to the fundamental differences between Japanese and English phonological systems. These challenges can significantly reduce intelligibility, affecting learners' confidence and communication effectiveness. To address these issues, this study explores common pronunciation difficulties and proposes ways to improve the teaching of pronunciation. The research involved collecting questionnaire data and speech recordings under three conditions: 1) a diagnostic word list, 2) reading passages aloud, and 3) spontaneous speech. Analysis of these data revealed prevalent pronunciation issues among participants, such as difficulties with specific consonants (/l/, /r/, /θ/, /ð/) and vowels (/æ/, /ɔː/, /əʊ/), as well as suprasegmental challenges, particularly with word stress. Findings also highlighted a gap between learners’ self-perceived difficulties and their actual performance, emphasising the need for learner-centred pronunciation instruction. The study offers theoretical insights into the role of both segmental and suprasegmental features in intelligibility, emphasising that effective pronunciation instruction should integrate both aspects in a balanced manner. Practically, this study proposes a structured approach to pronunciation instruction, focusing on consonants, vowels, and suprasegmental features, and allowing educators to tailor their teaching methods to meet the specific needs of learners. Additionally, integrating technology such as speech recognition apps into pronunciation practice is proposed as an effective tool for autonomous learning, providing immediate feedback and fostering continuous improvement. Despite limitations in sample size and reliance on qualitative assessments, it is hoped this research contributes valuable insights for pronunciation instruction, particularly for Japanese learners. Future research should expand sample diversity, develop objective assessment tools, and examine broader suprasegmental features, such as sentence stress, intonation, and rhythm. Overall, this study not only enhances our understanding of Japanese learners' pronunciation difficulties but also contributes to the field of second language acquisition, offering theoretical and practical implications to support the development of communicative competence in English. |
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| 言語 | en | |||||||||||||
| 書誌情報 |
p. 1-190, 発行日 2025-03-20 |
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| 学位授与番号 | 甲第225号 | |||||||||||||
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| 言語 | ja | |||||||||||||
| 学位名 | 博士（英語教育学） | |||||||||||||
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| 学位授与年月日 | 2025-03-20 | |||||||||||||
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| 学位授与機関識別子Scheme | kakenhi | |||||||||||||
| 学位授与機関識別子 | 34517 | |||||||||||||
| 言語 | ja | |||||||||||||
| 学位授与機関名 | 武庫川女子大学 | |||||||||||||
