Research
My primary research interest lies in second language acquisition. So far, I have previously conducted research from various perspectives, including neurolinguistic, theoretical (or generative), and pedagogical approaches. Below, I have summarized my research projects along with related publications and presentations. Please see CV page for more detail.
Child Second language acquisition
This topic is related to my PhD project, supervised by Dr. Shiro Ojima (Waseda Univ.). My PhD project has been accepted for DC2.
Publication
- Miura, A., Shibata, N., & Ojima, S. (Forthcoming). Impacts of extensive English exposure on Japanese children: Language skills and brain activity. Current Issues in L2 Teaching and Research.
Conference Presentation
Ojima, S., Miura, A., & Shibata, N. (October, 2023). How does extremely long exposure to English affect Japanese children’s English speaking, academic Japanese, and brain activity?. Paper presented at Tunghai International Conference on Second Language Teaching and Research 2023. [Refereed]
Ojima, S., Shibata, N., Miura, A., Hirose, Y., & Tanaka, H. (June, 2023) An introduction to the linguistics of Japanese children’s English learning. Invited conference symposium at the 166th Annual conference of the Linguistic Society of Japan.
*Other than child L2 participants, I also investigate L1 brain activity (with Dr. Hiromu Sakai (Waseda Univ.)) and L1/L2 emotion-word processing (with Dr. Kristopher McEown (Univ. of Tokyo).
Linguistic Approaches to Second Language Acquisition
I originally major in theoretical or generative approaches in my Master’s course. Since then, I continue some projects based on theoretical linguistics with some collaborators Dr. Masahiko Komatsu (kanagawa Univ.), and Mr. Hajime Mori (Unv. of Tokyo)
Publication
Miura, A. (2024). Sensitivity to silently structured interveners: Sluicing interpretation in L2 learners. Current Perspectives on Generative SLA - Processing, Influence, and Interfaces. Selected proceedings of the 15th Generative Approaches to Second Language Acquisition Conference (pp. 220-237). Book info.
Miura, A. & Komatsu, M. (2023). A closer look at the different rhythm metrics in L2 English: Inter-and intra-speaker variability and individual difference. Language Studies (言語研究), 45, 107-120. Download
Conference Presentation
Miura, A., & Mori, H. (April, 2025) Universal and/or Existential: How L1-Japanese/L2-English Learners Interpret Free Choice Any. Poster presented at the 5th International Conference on Theoretical East Asian Psycholinguistics (ICTEAP 5) [Refereed]
Miura, A. (October, 2022) Proficiency may not predict sensitivity to intervention effect in sluicing structure. Poster presented at Japan Second Language Association (J-SLA) The 22nd Annual Convention. [Refereed]
Miura, A. (May, 2022) Sensitivity to silently structured intervener: From L2 learners’ sluicing interpretation. Poster presented at Generative Approaches to Second Language Acquisition (GASLA 16). [Refereed]
Miura, A. (July, 2021) Can parser avoid building the structure with intervention effect? Active gap creation and intervention effect. Poster presented at the International Symposium on Bilingualism (ISB 13). [Refereed]
Miura, A. (June, 2019) The acquisition of control structure by Japanese learners: Focus on the intervention effect. Paper presented at the Japan Second Language Association (J-SLA) The 19th Annual Convention. [Refereed]
Instructed Second Language Acquisition
My Bachelar’s degree is on English Language Education. I am really interested in language education and classroom practice. I conducted several kind of research with many collaborators: Mr. Takayuki Nagamine (UCL), Dr. Takumi Uchihara (Tohoku Univ.), Dr. Yuichi Suzuki (Waseda Univ.) and among others.
Publication
- Miura, A. & Nagamine, T. (2022). Using synchronous computer-mediated communication to develop L2 learners’ oral fluency. In J. Levis & A. Guskaroska (eds.),Proceedings of the 12th Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference, held June 2021 virtually at Brock University, St. Catharines, ON. https://doi.org/10.31274/psllt.13347
Conference Presentation
Miura, A. & Nagamine, T. (August, 2023). Writing as your speaking practice tutor: Anatomizing the practice modality on L2 speaking training. Paper presented at the 56th British Association for Applied Linguistics (BAAL) [Refereed]
Nagamine, T. & Miura, A. (April, 2022) Write to speak: Effects of timed writing practice on development of the L2 learners’ oral performance. Poster presented at the 10th International Symposium on the Acquisition of Second Language Speech (New Sounds 2022). [Refereed]
Miura, A. & Nagamine, T. (June, 2021) Using synchronous computer-mediated communication to develop L2 learners’ oral fluency. Poster presented at the 12th Annual Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching conference (PSLLT 2021). [Refereed]
Software
Brain imaging: MATLAB(EEGLAB)
Statistical Analysis: JASP, R/R Studio
Phonetic/phonological Analysis: Praat
Experimental Platform: E-Prime, Gorilla
