Noriko Iwasaki
Biographic Data
| ID | 5435577 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Noriko Iwasaki |
| GIVEN NAMES | Noriko |
| FAMILY NAME | Iwasaki |
| SIGNATURE | IWASAKI N |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of London |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4233-9788 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 7 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2004 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Mayumi Usami
Mutsuko Endo Hudson, Yoshiko Matsumoto, and Junko Mori
Pair-work dynamics
Adopting microgenetic analysis of languaging (Swain, 2006) in pair-work, this study aims to advance our understanding of learners’ developmental processes for the complex concepts of Japanese particles ni/de. Two pairs whose learning outcomes differed were chosen, and their languaging was examined, focusing on ‘stronger’ learners, the peers who showed more target-like knowledge of particles on fill-in-theblank pre-test than their partners. Both i…
What It Means to Read “Critically” in a Japanese Language Classroom
Questioning the traditional reading instruction that overly emphasizes literal comprehension of texts, one of the authors conducted action research and revised her advanced-level Japanese reading course at a university by incorporating some principles from critical literacy. The “critical reading” course aimed at developing students' ability to analyze linguistic features of texts and making students cognizant of the effects of the writer's langu…
Style Shifts among Japanese Learners before and after Study Abroad in Japan
Previous studies on L2 Japanese sojourners often reported that learners overuse the plain style or haphazardly mix the plain and polite styles upon return. These styles, which are often associated with formal or informal con-texts, also index complex social and situational meanings, and native speakers are reported to shift their styles to create desired contexts. In order to better understand L2 development of the use of the plain and polite sty…
Stating and Supporting Opinions in an Interview
Stating and supporting opinions are important speech acts for language learners to develop. This article examines how speakers of Japanese as their first language (L1) state and support their opinions. Performances of second language (L2) learners of Japanese were also examined to identify the language abilities that L2 learners may need to develop. While L1 speakers often sought common ground using various mitigation devices such as ‐zyanai desu…
Iconicity and Viewpoint in Determining Word Order in Japanese Dative Construction
Stating and Supporting Opinions in an Interview
Stating and supporting opinions are important speech acts for language learners to develop. This article examines how speakers of Japanese as their first language (L1) state and support their opinions. Performances of second language (L2) learners of Japanese were also examined to identify the language abilities that L2 learners may need to develop. While L1 speakers often sought common ground using various mitigation devices such as ‐zyanai desu…
Iconicity and Viewpoint in Determining Word Order in Japanese Dative Construction
Stating and Supporting Opinions in an Interview
Stating and supporting opinions are important speech acts for language learners to develop. This article examines how speakers of Japanese as their first language (L1) state and support their opinions. Performances of second language (L2) learners of Japanese were also examined to identify the language abilities that L2 learners may need to develop. While L1 speakers often sought common ground using various mitigation devices such as ‐zyanai desu…
Style Shifts among Japanese Learners before and after Study Abroad in Japan
Previous studies on L2 Japanese sojourners often reported that learners overuse the plain style or haphazardly mix the plain and polite styles upon return. These styles, which are often associated with formal or informal con-texts, also index complex social and situational meanings, and native speakers are reported to shift their styles to create desired contexts. In order to better understand L2 development of the use of the plain and polite sty…
What It Means to Read “Critically” in a Japanese Language Classroom
Questioning the traditional reading instruction that overly emphasizes literal comprehension of texts, one of the authors conducted action research and revised her advanced-level Japanese reading course at a university by incorporating some principles from critical literacy. The “critical reading” course aimed at developing students' ability to analyze linguistic features of texts and making students cognizant of the effects of the writer's langu…
Pair-work dynamics
Adopting microgenetic analysis of languaging (Swain, 2006) in pair-work, this study aims to advance our understanding of learners’ developmental processes for the complex concepts of Japanese particles ni/de. Two pairs whose learning outcomes differed were chosen, and their languaging was examined, focusing on ‘stronger’ learners, the peers who showed more target-like knowledge of particles on fill-in-theblank pre-test than their partners. Both i…
Mutsuko Endo Hudson, Yoshiko Matsumoto, and Junko Mori
Mayumi Usami
Linguistics (6 works) · Language, Discourse, Communication Strategies (5 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Discourse Analysis in Language Studies (3 works) · EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning (3 works) · Pedagogy (3 works) · Philosophy (3 works) · History (2 works) · Mathematics education (2 works) · Sociology (2 works)