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Study Abroad and Long-Term Change in L2 Motivation

This study will examine the impact of study abroad experiences on Japanese university students' long-term L2 motivation. Two groups of students will participate in the study: students in three-week programs and those in six-month or longer programs. They will complete a questionnaire and have follow-up interviews five times: before their departure, upon their return, 5 months later, 10 months later, and upon graduation. Following the presentation of the results, pedagogical implications will be discussed.