This paper reflects the interest in and attitudes towards learning English of the first year nursing students at the Japanese Red Cross Junior College of Akita who participated in the Summer English Homestay Program at Monash University, Victoria, Australia. The purpose of this study is to learn about students past and present activities related to English and to investigate the outcomes of the program especially in its cross-cultural aspects. The findings obtained from the two questionnaires and oral interviews conducted before and after the program will be discussed. The results indicate that a short-term study-abroad program affects students' motivation and interests positively. The results also suggest that the host culture plays an important role in promoting cross cultural-attitudes and improving English proficiency.
雑誌名
日本赤十字秋田短期大学紀要
雑誌名(英)
Bulletin of the Japanese Red Cross Junior College of Akita
オーストラリア・モナッシュ大学におけるホームステイプログラムから
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