Learner Development Study Abroad During a Pandemic: Problems and Solutions more

Mon, Nov 15, 12:45-13:10 Asia/Tokyo

For many second language learners, study abroad presents an opportunity for both cultural immersion and L2 language development. However, the necessity of social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic has greatly impacted the study abroad experience for many learners. This presentation reports on a cohort of Japanese university students who studied abroad in 2020, including the problems they encountered and the solutions they adopted to maximize their experiences.