Tatsuya Nakata
PhD Candidate
School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington 6011 New Zealand
Office: Room 407, Von Zedlitz Building, Kelburn Parade, Kelburn Campus
email: tatsuya.nakata[at]vuw.ac.nz
URL: http://www.howtoeigo.net/english/ (English) http://www.howtoeigo.net/ and http://gamp.c.u-tokyo.ac.jp/~t-nakata/index.html (Japanese)
Supervisors: Dr Stuart Webb, Prof. Paul Nation
Research Interests:
Second language vocabulary learning
Computer-assisted language learning (CALL)
Education:
BA in English and American Literature, College of Arts, Rikkyo University,
Japan. March, 2002
MA in Language and Information Sciences, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Japan. March, 2005
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PUBLICATIONS
PRESENTATIONS
AWARDS
EMPLOYMENT
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
SCHOLARSHIPS / RESEARCH GRANTS
EFL MATERIALS
PUBLICATIONS
Thesis
Nakata, T. (2013). Optimising second language vocabulary learning from flashcards (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand (submitted on 1 May 2013).
Book sectionsNakata, T. (2012a). Web-based lexical resources. In C. Chappelle
(Ed.) Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics (pp. 6166–6177). Oxford, UK; Wiley-Blackwell. [Invited / Peer reviewed]
Nakata, T. (2012b).
「相関分析入門（2）―関係や結果を予測するには」 [Regression analysis]. In O. Takeuchi & A.
Mizumoto (Eds.), 『外国語教育研究ハンドブックー研究手法のより良い理解のためにー
』 [A handbook of foreign language education and research] (pp. 132-146). Tokyo: Shohakusha.
Nakata, T. (2009). The role of positive evidence for L2 lexico-semantic
development: From perspectives of prototype, item learning, and rule forming
(in Japanese). In Foreign Language Teaching Association, The University
of Tokyo (Ed.), On the frontiers of foreign language education: From four skills to intercultural
communication (pp. 2-14). Tokyo: Seibido. [Peer reviewed]
Nakata, T. (2004). English word lists for Japanese learners: JACET 8000
and SVL 12000 (in Japanese). In JACET Basic Words Revision Committee (Ed.),
How to make the best of JACET 8000: For educational and research application (pp. 58-59). Tokyo: The Japan Association of College English Teachers.
Articles in refereed journals
Nakata, T. (2011). Computer-assisted second language vocabulary learning in a paired-associate
paradigm: A critical investigation of flashcard software. Computer Assisted Language Learning, 24(1), 17-38. doi:10.1080/09588221.2010.520675 [Cited by ...]
Nakata, T. (2009).The effects of positive evidence and metalinguistic information on L2 lexico-semantic
development. JACET Journal, 49, 1-13.
Nakata, T. (2008). English vocabulary learning with word lists, word cards, and computers:
Implications from cognitive psychology research for optimal spaced learning. ReCALL Journal, 20, 3-20. doi:10.1017/S0958344008000219. [Awarded EUROCALL Research Award, from European Association for Computer-Assisted Language Learning, March,
2007] [Cited by ...]
Nakata, T. (2007). Learning formulaic sequences with the Low-First Spaced Learning Method (in Japanese). Language and Information Sciences (University of Tokyo), 5, 165-180.
Nakata, T. (2007). English collocation learning through meaning-focused
and form-focused tasks. Bulletin of Foreign Language Teaching Association (University of Tokyo), 11, 51-68.[Cited by ...]
Nakata, T. (2006). English vocabulary learning based on the reactivation theory of spacing
effects: Examination of the effects of structural elaboration as corrective
feedback. Language and Information Sciences (University of Tokyo), 4, 229-242. [Cited by ...]
Nakata, T. (2006). Implementing optimal spaced learning for English vocabulary learning: Towards
improvement of the Low-First Method derived from the reactivation theory. The JALT CALL Journal, 2, 19-36. [Cited by ...]
Non-refereed publications
Nakata, T. (2009). Development and examination of a test of English word meanings for Japanese
learners: Scoring based on correctness and confidence level (in Japanese). STEP Bulletin (Society for Testing English Proficiency). 21, 78-95.
Nakata, T. (2007). English collocation learning through meaning-focused
and form-focused activities: Interactions of activity types and L1-L2 congruence.
Proceedings of the 11th Conference of Pan-Pacific Association of Applied
Linguistics. 154-168.
Nakata, T. (2006). English vocabulary learning with or without computers:
A test of the effectiveness of the Low-First spaced learning method (in
Japanese). Proceedings of the 46th National Conference of the Japan Association for
Language Education and Technology, 195-204.
Nakata, T. (2003). A case study of Spanish teaching at Washington and Lee University in the
U.S. and Rikkyo university in Japan and its implications on Japan's English
education. The Rikkyo Review (Rikkyo University), 63, 181-211.
Projects commissioned by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology
Yamauchi, Y., Nakata, T., Miyao, H., Tomono, K., Matsumoto, M., & Fujita, H. (2006). ICTキュービック[ICT for Teacher Training: A web-based training system for high school English teachers]. Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. Available online at <http://www.nicer.go.jp/ict3/>.
Yamauchi, Y., Nakata, T., Miyao, H., Ohta, H., Sato, S., Tomono, K., Inoue,
Y., & Oguchi, T. (2004). e授業Web研修システム [E-Classes: A web-based
training system for high school English teachers]. Ministry of Education,
Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. Available online at <http://www.nicer.go.jp/eltt/english/juniorhigh/> and <http://www.nicer.go.jp/eltt/english/high/>.
Nakata, T. (2012). Effects of expanding and equal spacing on second language vocabulary learning: Do the amount of spacing and retention interval make a difference? The 22nd Annual Conference of the European Second Language Association (EuroSLA), Poznań, Poland. [Awarded EuroSLA Doctoral Award]
Nakata, T. (2011a). The effects of block size on L2 vocabulary learning. 1st Auckland Postgraduate Conference in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, Auckland, New Zealand.
Nakata, T. (2011b). Effects of expanding and equal spacing on second language vocabulary learning. Seminar presented in the School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies Research Seminar Series, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.
Nakata, T. (2006). English collocation learning through meaning-focused and form-focused activities: Interactions of activity types and L1-L2 congruence. 11th Pan-Pacific Association of Applied Linguistics Conference, Chuncheon, South Korea.
AWARDS
Victoria Doctoral Completion Award (NZ$2,000), from Victoria University of Wellington, May, 2013.
EuroSLA Doctoral Award, from European Second Language Association, September, 2012.
EUROCALL Research Award, from European Association for Computer-Assisted Language Learning, March,
2007.
EMPLOYMENT
Part-time Instructor of English, Faculty of Human Studies, Musashino University,
Japan. Apr. 2005 - Aug. 2009.
Part-time Instructor of English, Center for General Curriculum Development,
Rikkyo University, Japan. Sep. 2007 - Aug. 2009.
Program Coordinator, College of Intercultural Communication,
Rikkyo University, Japan. Apr. 2008 - Mar. 2009
Teaching Assistant. "Teaching and Learning Vocabulary (LALS 522)" School of Linguistics & Applied Language Studies, Victoria
University of Wellington. May - Jun, 2010.
Research Assistant. School of Linguistics &
Applied Language Studies, Victoria University of Wellington. April -
Present, 2012.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Ad hoc reviewer for the following:
Vocab@Vic Conference, Victoria University of Wellington, 2013.
Language Learning & Technology, The University of Hawai'i and Michigan State University, 2011 - 2013.
Computer Assisted Language
Learning, Routledge, 2011.
Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics. C. Chappelle (Ed.) Oxford, UK; Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.
Discourse Processes, Routledge, 2009.
International Journal of Vocational and Technical Education, Academic Journals, 2009.
SCHOLARSHIPS / RESEARCH GRANTS
The 21st Eiken Research Grant, 290,000 yen, from Society for Testing English Proficiency, Jul. 2008.
Doctoral Research Grant, 300,000 yen, from The University of Tokyo, Oct. 2008 - Mar. 2009.
Doctoral Research Grant, 150,000 yen, from The University of Tokyo, Aug.
- Oct. 2009.
Student Exchange Support Program (Long-Term Study Abroad) Scholarship,
Full tuition + 119,000 yen per month, from Japan Student Services Organization,
Dec. 2009 - Nov. 2010. (Full tuition + 110,000 yen per month from April,
2010).
Faculty Research Grant, NZ$1,999.97, from Victoria University of Wellington,
Jun. 2010 - Apr. 2011.
Victoria PhD Scholarship, from Victoria University of Wellington, Full
tuition + NZ$1,750 per month, Dec. 2010 - Present
Faculty Research Grant (conference grant), NZ$242.09, from Victoria University of Wellington,
Mar. 2011.
Faculty Research Grant,
NZ$750.00, from Victoria University of Wellington, Jun. 2011 - Sep. 2011.
Faculty Research Grant, NZ$3,007.94, from Victoria University of Wellington,
May 2012 - Sep. 2012.
EFL MATERIALS
TV series
Material developer for 「NHK テレビ新3か月トピック英会話：英単語ネットワーク～めざせ10,000語！～」
broadcast by NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation). July - September, 2007
and April - June, 2008 .
Material developer for 「NHK ニュースで英会話 オンライン」 broadcast by NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation). January - November,
2009 + April, 2013 - Present.
Software
Consultant for みんなのDSゼミナールカンペキ英単語力 (Master English vocabulary:
an educational game for Nintendo DS). Tokyo: TDK Core..
Consultant for 暗記君 (Potable Tutor: a mobile learning tool). Nagoya: Makitech.
Books
Shimizu, K., Currie, W., & Nakata, T. (2009). イラストで記憶に残る 語源ビジュアル英単語[Building English vocabulary using word parts and visuals]. Tokyo: Gakken Publishing .
Mark D. Stafford, Nakata, T, & Mizumoto, A. (2009). Mark your goal:
語彙と文法で攻略するTOEIC(R) Test [Mark your goal: Vocabulary and grammar
tactics for the TOEIC Test]. Tokyo: Kinseido Publishing .
Shimizu, K., Currie, W., & Nakata, T. (2008). パーフェクトBOOK 語源とイラストで一気に覚える英単語 [Building English vocabulary using word parts: Perfect]. Tokyo: Asuka Publishing.
Shimizu, K., Currie, W., & Nakata, T. (2007). 語源で英単語 連想式にみるみる身につく[Building
English vocabulary using word parts and associations]. Tokyo: Gakken Publishing.
Matsumoto, S., Nakata, T., Kosaka, T., & Kishi, B. (2007). 新TOEICテスト大戦略シリーズ:新TOEICテストリーディング問題ルール14
[Developing skills for the New TOEIC Test: Reading]. Tokyo: Obunsha Publishing.
Matsumoto, S., Asaoka, C., Irinoda, K., Nakata, T., Nakagami, K., & Kosaka, T. (2007a). 新TOEICテスト大戦略シリーズ:新TOEICテスト730点突破のルール20 [Developing skills for the New TOEIC Test: Intermediate]. Tokyo: Obunsha Publishing.
Matsumoto, S., Asaoka, C., Irinoda, K., Nakata, T., Nakagami, K., &
Kosaka, T. (2007b). 新TOEICテスト大戦略シリーズ:新TOEICテスト900点突破のルール20
[Developing skills for the New TOEIC Test: Advanced]. Tokyo: Obunsha Publishing.
Mizumoto, A., Corti, M. E., & Nakata, T. (2006). TOEFL TESTによく出る英単語2500
[2500 words you need to know for the TOEFL Test]. Tokyo: Asuka Publishing.
Nakata, T., & Mizumoto, A. (2005). わんたん:1から覚える英単語集 [Wantan:
English basic vocabulary builder]. Tokyo: Gakken Publishing.
Shimizu, K., Currie, W., & Nakata, T. (2004). HYPER語源とイラストで一気に覚える英単語 [Building English vocabulary using word parts: Advanced]. Tokyo: Asuka Publishing.
Shimizu, K., Currie, W., & Nakata, T. (2003). 語源とイラストで一気に覚える英単語
[Building English vocabulary using word parts]. Tokyo: Asuka Publishing.
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